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McDowell undresses the Emperor

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  • 29-04-2002 9:49pm
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    Victor
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    http://www.ireland.com/newspaper/breaking/2002/0429/breaking64.htm
    McDowell backs Harney criticism of Stadium plan
    By Aoife O'Reilly Last updated: 29-04-02, 20:11

    The Attorney General, Mr Michael McDowell, today added weight to PDs leader Ms Mary Harney’s opposition to Fianna Fáil’s Campus Stadium plan, calling it a flawed project.

    Speaking in Dublin, Mr McDowell, who is standing for the Progressive Democrats, said: "Campus Stadium is a potent symbol of all that has gone wrong in the past - and that will go wrong in the future - if the Irish people revert to politics of one party, one leader, one voice. [Victor - different echos of "Ein Volk, ein Reich, ein Fürhrer"] ...

    "The time has come for the people to point out that the emperor is not wearing fine new clothes - before we are given a display of the most expensive form of political stadium streaking in history," Mr McDowell said.


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    Jorinn
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    McDowell is just a dumb fook trying desperately to get elected at any cost. He just wants attention. In preperation for his vist to my house I'm going to compile all the things I can to verbally discredit him on my doorstep and then explain to h im my stratedgy of voting to keeep him out of office if possible. It's generally best just to ignore him.


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    Victor
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    Originally posted by Jorinn
    McDowell is just a dumb fook trying desperately to get elected at any cost.
    Well actually, by most measures he comes across as intelligent - BA (Economics / Politics), barrister, Attorney General (I have to admit he is considered awkward by certain sleazy politicians). And look at the other who wish to fill the Dáil.

    Ahearn's response http://www.unison.ie/irish_independent/stories.php3?ca=9&si=743513&issue_id=7323 ("The Emporor Strikes Back"?)


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    Jorinn
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    Originally posted by Victor

    Well actually, by most measures he comes across as intelligent - BA (Economics / Politics), barrister, Attorney General (I have to admit he is considered awkward by certain sleazy politicians). And look at the other who wish to fill the Dáil.

    Ahearn's response http://www.unison.ie/irish_independent/stories.php3?ca=9&si=743513&issue_id=7323
    You don't need to be supremely intelligent to get a degree, just look at Charlie McCreevey if proof is needed.


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