GE Exit Poll 10 pm

mikemac2

That retired FG chairperson guy on RTE is some spoofer

Such is his ability to dodge questions he should have run his election himself

The Secretary General who replaced him is another spoofer

Hurrache

Adam's looking like the coach of the local under 9 team.

is_that_so

gmisk wrote: »

With 3 seats? He had a decent shot.
He is a 21/22 year old student lol

Nah , he can't really as there are too few transfers elsewhere. Biggest non-party FF/FG vote is Greens at under 2K and Canney is ahead.

gmisk

McMurphy wrote: »

There's Gerry on the telly with an Antrim GAA top on him

His opening line cuala bualadh!!! Lol

Hurrache

Galwayguy35 wrote: »

Which of them was saying that?

Racking my brain at the time trying to remember. He was on Radio 1 but I was sorting out the kids in the bath so distracted a little!

statesaver

Lots of issues to be sorted out first Gerry before thinking about a United Ireland referendum.

Spanish Eyes

McMurphy wrote: »

Continuing on a naivety trajectory, it would be extremely foolish to assume that SF would allow themselves to be mudguards for anyone in any hypothetical arrangement.

Extremely foolish indeed.

Well SF have all the answers regarding housing, Slainte Care will take care of Health for the next ten years. They should put their money where their mouths are, if they did, they would rise exponentially in my estimation.

Mudguards? Afraid more like.

gmisk

is_that_so wrote: »

Nah , he can't as there are too few transfers elsewhere.

Let's see, still an amazing result regardless.
I think the want left vote left message has gotten across.
A 22yo student pretty much unknown getting that many first preferences is pretty remarkable

statesaver

statesaver wrote: »

Did i hear Miriam brother is struggling

same thing happened jim corr, it cant be easy

Itssoeasy

statesaver wrote: »

Did i hear Miriam brother is struggling

I didn't hear that but could be awkward.

ednwireland

i would be very disappointed if SF dont go into government.

the people have voted for them, there own fault they arent in a stronger position.

they should go in and fix housing and health like they say they can.

if they spend anothere term throwing insults after getting the vote they got it will show them up as not been interested in governing.

road_high

statesaver wrote: »

Lots of issues to be sorted out first Gerry before thinking about a United Ireland referendum.

Yes he listed all the stuff they’re going to solve as well. Total spoofer but let’s see it in action now in real government

The Rape of Lucretia

ednwireland wrote: »

i would be very disappointed if SF dont go into government.

the people have voted for them, there own fault they arent in a stronger position.

So an FF/FG/SF coalition then ?

ednwireland

ednwireland wrote: »

i would be very disappointed if SF dont go into government.

the people have voted for them, there own fault they arent in a stronger position.

they should go in and fix housing and health like they say they can.

if they spend anothere term throwing insults after getting the vote they got it will show them up as not been interested in governing.

the voters never punish a critical opposition, and i dont think any party is looking at the next term of govt and relishing an easy ride

The Rape of Lucretia

road_high wrote: »

Yes he listed all the stuff they’re going to solve as well. Total spoofer but let’s see it in action now in real government

The true goal of unification shining through. Anything else is just tactic to get to that target.

dxhound2005

LeinsterDub wrote: »

You're meant to be making the process easier and cheaper. Not the opposite

I made those suggestions to be in place for two elections, to match both systems, and allay any fears.

Then use voting machines for all future elections, which would produce a fully accurate result immediately. I don't care if some people are dishonest enough to put their name on the list in two constituencies. It was a big deal for some here. So no need for the fingerprints.

statesaver

road_high wrote: »

Yes he listed all the stuff they’re going to solve as well. Total spoofer but let’s see it in action now in real government

Aye. They're going to be playing senior hurling now Lets see do they have the ability for it.

is_that_so

gmisk wrote: »

Let's see, still an amazing result regardless.
I think the want left vote left message has gotten across.
A 22yo student pretty much unknown getting that many first preferences is pretty remarkable

It won't change and should wrap up moderately quickly.

Hurrache

The Rape of Lucretia wrote: »

So an FF/FG/SF coalition then ?

A government of unity i think is the best way out for all of them. Natural opposition built in, but not a policy passed due to all the in fighting it would bring.

_Kaiser_

statesaver wrote: »

Lots of issues to be sorted out first Gerry before thinking about a United Ireland referendum.

That's always where SF fall down most.

They think a UI is a major issue for the electorate here - it isn't!

Besides, as comments in this thread prove, many are nowhere near ready to let go of the old hatred and prejudices (which isn't the same as ignore or forget the things that happened) and actually try to move forward on the issues thst would need to be addressed.

Spanish Eyes

Just wondered, and forgive my ignorance, what would happen if no agreement is reached regarding the formation of the next Government?

Can the Prez just order them to go and get themselves sorted or what?

road_high

statesaver wrote: »

Aye. They're going to be playing senior hurling now Lets see do they have the ability for it.

They have a mandate. To sort health, housing and as the dear leader says rip offs. They should be in both cabinets this week

lmimmfn

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

Just wondered, and forgive my ignorance, what would happen if no agreement is reached regarding the formation of the next Government?

Can the Prez just order them to go and get themselves sorted or what?

We go again......

The Rape of Lucretia

Hurrache wrote: »

A government of unity i think is the best way out for all of them. Natural opposition built in, but not a policy passed due to all the in fighting it would bring.

With each of the three getting an 18month Taoiseachric? If they did it, they would effectively all guarantee themselves power in eternity, as there would be no viable opposition.

theballz

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

Just wondered, and forgive my ignorance, what would happen if no agreement is reached regarding the formation of the next Government?

Can the Prez just order them to go and get themselves sorted or what?

Second general election

limnam

The Rape of Lucretia wrote: »

The true goal of unification shining through. Anything else is just tactic to get to that target.

I would have thought a goal for any Irish person.

Shelga

Mary Regan is very pretty.

road_high

_Kaiser_ wrote: »

That's always where SF fall down most.

They think a UI is a major issue for the electorate here - it isn't!

Besides, as comments in this thread prove, many are nowhere near ready to let go of the old hatred and prejudices (which isn't the same as ignore or forget the things that happened) and actually try to move forward on the issues thst would need to be addressed.

It’s a nice idea and wanted long term but they were elected on bread and butter issues

gmisk

_Kaiser_ wrote: »

That's always where SF fall down most.

They think a UI is a major issue for the electorate here - it isn't!

Besides, as comments in this thread prove, many are nowhere near ready to let go of the old hatred and prejudices (which isn't the same as ignore or forget the things that happened) and actually try to move forward on the issues thst would need to be addressed.

Totally spot on.
UI majority do not give a toss...northern Ireland would be a financial drain for a start.
For context, I am originally from a really republican area in northern Ireland.

I think housing health more of a reason for their massive vote this time though.

The Rape of Lucretia

_Kaiser_ wrote: »

That's always where SF fall down most.

They think a UI is a major issue for the electorate here - it isn't!

Its big enough - for many its a distinct no-no, and a threat to the 26 county state would be treated vary warily.