General Election TV debates

James Brown

Itssoeasy wrote: »

I can’t understand how the SD haven’t caught on more. They’d surely be a happy landing site for voters who aren’t drawn to the other parties.

I think they lost a lot of momentum early due to Donnelly's selling out.
I always thought they'd do better. I think the tide is turning and anyone not wanting to go too left as you say could/should go there.

Itssoeasy

L1011 wrote: »

They don't generally even run candidates in rural areas.

They have candidates in cork north and south central which are both urban and rural areas.

Itssoeasy

Matt Barrett wrote: »

I think they lost a lot of steam early due to Donnelly's selling out.
I always thought they'd do better. I think the tide is turning and anyone not wanting to go too left as you say could/should go there.

That Donnelly moving around may hurt him with the FF vote in Wicklow.

Hurrache

Itssoeasy wrote: »

Well her hard core support base has worked before.

Nah, they're all on the scratcher with their free gaffs.

[joke in case the perpetually offended are stalking for offence.]

mzungu

_Kaiser_ wrote: »

Climate change seems to be the only issue is it?

Come back to me when China and the USA start making reforms. Prostrating ourselves through taxation and personal sacrifice won't change a single thing.

You got to start somewhere, though.

Itssoeasy

Hurrache wrote: »

Nah, they're all on the scratcher with their free gaffs.

[joke in case the perpetually offended are stalking for offence.]

So is the tide going out ?

mgn

Ryan still claims his full travel allowance as a TD, so much for cycling to work, like the rest of them, great at telling everyone else what to do, but don't include themselves.

Itssoeasy

Multi nationals by Ruth.

These multi nationals will be on the next plane home to their country of origin Ruth if you were in power.

Hurrache

Itssoeasy wrote: »

So is the tide going out ?

How do you mean, is she losing support?

_Kaiser_

So far most of this is reminding me of this.. (16-23 seconds)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDhlLmHsXwI

CH3OH

Ruth all at sea. And hopefully sinking

Itssoeasy

Was that a laugh from Ruth ? I’ll note it in the spreadsheet.

I'm pissing myself laughing at Ruth

mzungu

RC a bit unsure of that nationalisation idea when asked for more detail.

Calhoun

L1011 wrote: »

Shortall was not great on the first 7 way debate

Murphy was absolutely terrible on the second. So in comparison...


Toibin is very capable of holding himself on these debates but he will be incredibly hard pushed to get 2% once people see some of the loolaas that have attached themselves to the party in the hope of making it a right wing Christian one (as opposed to a centre left Christian one!)

Honestly i am surprised, Murphy from what i have seen in the past has always come across as very articulate and strong politician. I didn't see her second debate i just assumed she would be better.

I know one of the local candidates Toibin has gone with and very new to the political world and they have very little life experience. Its kinda like a shot in the dark. Funny thing is they are less repulsive than the likes of the Irish national party.

Look at this crap lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjkUziJJpKk&feature=youtu.be

Its so cringey and hilarious.

Jinglejangle69

Itssoeasy wrote: »

Multi nationals by Ruth.

These multi nationals will be on the next plane home to their country of origin Ruth if you were in power.

The 13 multinationals paid 9.7 billion in tax last year, 25% of the total tax intake.

Why is she allowed peddle this nonsense?

L1011

"we don't want to nationalise every chip shop"

I think the party policies do intend to in the long run, Ruth!

Hurrache

mgn wrote: »

Ryan still claims his full travel allowance as a TD, so much for cycling to work, like the rest of them, great at telling everyone else what to do, but don't include themselves.

He doesn't just travel to and from government buildings as part of his job though.

RioM

mgn wrote: »

Hopefully Coppingers last TV appearance, sick looking at her for the past 5 years.

Perhaps Ruth should move to China or Russia?

mgn

mzungu wrote: »

You got to start somewhere, though.

Why don't the start first then.

Itssoeasy

Jinglejangle69 wrote: »

The 13 multinationals paid 9.7 billion in tax last year, 25% of the total tax intake.

Why is she allowed peddle this nonsense?

Sure if enough people like the music why change the record ?

Brussels Sprout

L1011 wrote: »

Toibin is very capable of holding himself on these debates but he will be incredibly hard pushed to get 2% once people see some of the loolaas that have attached themselves to the party in the hope of making it a right wing Christian one (as opposed to a centre left Christian one!)

Aontú remind me a lot of where Renua were 4 years ago. They tried their best to shake the image that they were simply a party for pro-lifers. Nobody was buying it though, least of all the nutters who were attracted to them and are now running it. No doubt that if Toibín were to lose his seat (unlikely) then something similar would happen to Aontú.

gmisk

mzungu wrote: »

They haven't caught on because they aren't running enough candidates. They would be in with a good shout if they did.

I don't think they would at all, it would be pointless running a tonne of candidates...realistically they will maybe get one new TD.
Going nowhere fast I am afraid which is a pity.

Hurrache

Coppinger losing it, she hasn't said ordinary decent wurker yet.

Itssoeasy

Slainte Care isn’t going to happen about to deputy coppinger.

L1011

Brussels Sprout wrote: »

No doubt that if Toibín were to lose his seat (unlikely) then something similar would happen to Aontú.

Thats pretty much guaranteed if he's gone. It'd just be an all-island Renua with a few more councillors.

Calhoun

Calhoun wrote: »

Honestly i am surprised, Murphy from what i have seen in the past has always come across as very articulate and strong politician. I didn't see her second debate i just assumed she would be better.

I know one of the local candidates Toibin has gone with and very new to the political world and they have very little life experience. Its kinda like a shot in the dark. Funny thing is they are less repulsive than the likes of the Irish national party.

Look at this crap lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjkUziJJpKk&feature=youtu.be

Its so cringey and hilarious.

Too many immigrants and then cut to Leo. Says all I need to know about that shower.

Itssoeasy

Hurrache wrote: »

Coppinger losing it, she hasn't said ordinary decent wurker yet.

Drinking games are starting slow then.

James Brown

Hurrache wrote: »

Nah, they're all on the scratcher with their free gaffs.

[joke in case the perpetually offended are stalking for offence.]

More bored. The billionaires worried Leo will lose wha? I say billionaires... is this thing on...

Itssoeasy

I’m sure eamonn Ryan is a nice and decent guy but I’m sorry he can’t keep saying the same thing as it’s losing it’s appeal.