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The Official After Hours Presidential Election Thread **POLL RESET 23/10**

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  • #2802
    K-9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 43,313 ✭✭✭✭K-9


    billymitchell wrote: »
    Dont get me wrong, i dont want to see gallagher as president, dont really fancy any of them to be honest. But this whole cheque thing is a major storm in a tea cup, no?

    It is to a large degree, it's his handling of it that made it far worse.
    cosanostra wrote: »
    How about soliciting cash for access to the Taoiseach its the thing that's been wrong with our country and the only way we can get away from this is by punishing those who championed this style of politics!

    FG were at the same thing recently, SF use every available support to get funds, all parties use it to a degree.

    Mad Men's Don Draper : What you call love was invented by guys like me, to sell nylons.



  • #2803
    Freddie59
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭Freddie59


    Horsebox9000 wrote: »
    Really hope people realised Gallaghers true colours from last night. Once a FF, always a white collar criminal.

    I have never ever voted Sinn Fein in my life but Mcguinness has won my number 1(I'm even shocked to say that)

    I really will give up on this country if people vote Gallagher in.

    Is there anymore polls to be released?

    Do you really want to vote in someone who refuses to condemn the murders of a housewife a a member of An Garda Siochana?!


  • #2804
    Morlar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,273 ✭✭✭Morlar


    Reset the POLL !!!


  • #2805
    Freddie59
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭Freddie59


    Crazy Horse 6 wrote: »
    thank god for SF
    :eek::eek::eek:


  • #2806
    Morlar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,273 ✭✭✭Morlar


    :pac: . . . .. :eek::eek::eek:


  • #2807
    mickydoomsux
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,287 ✭✭✭mickydoomsux


    Horsebox9000 wrote: »
    Really hope people realised Gallaghers true colours from last night. Once a FF, always a white collar criminal.

    I have never ever voted Sinn Fein in my life but Mcguinness has won my number 1(I'm even shocked to say that)

    I really will give up on this country if people vote Gallagher in.

    Is there anymore polls to be released?

    "Yeah, thank God that Fianna Fail-er was shown up to be a Fianna Fail-er.

    Now i'm going to vote for a terrorist :pac:"


  • #2808
    Morlar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,273 ✭✭✭Morlar


    Seeing as how the Sitiyation has changed, I think a poll re-set would be great.


  • #2809
    KeithM89_old
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,806 ✭✭✭✭KeithM89_old


    Morlar wrote: »
    Reset the POLL !!!

    Not happening, at least for the time being. Only got reset sunday.


  • #2810
    Morlar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,273 ✭✭✭Morlar


    KeithM89 wrote: »
    Not happening, at least for the time being. Only got reset sunday.

    So, Is it a brown envelope ye'd be after ?

    Seriously, I think last nights /Today's developments would warrant a re-set.


  • #2811
    hondasam
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,418 ✭✭✭✭hondasam


    Morlar wrote: »
    So, Is it a brown envelope ye'd be after ?

    Seriously, I think last nights /Today's developments would warrant a re-set.

    Does it matter, there is only tomorrow left to decide. we should all have our minds made up at this point.
    saying that I have never voted in any of the polls.


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  • #2812
    KeithM89_old
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,806 ✭✭✭✭KeithM89_old


    Morlar wrote: »
    So, Is it a brown envelope ye'd be after ?

    Seriously, I think last nights /Today's developments would warrant a re-set.

    It may get reset tomorrow night, or the morning of the election.


  • #2813
    Lord Trollington
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,415 ✭✭✭Lord Trollington


    I would say Gallagher is absolutely truly pis*ed are MMG right now.


  • #2814
    Horsebox9000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 367 ✭✭Horsebox9000


    mickydoomsux wrote: »
    "Yeah, thank God that Fianna Fail-er was shown up to be a Fianna Fail-er.

    Now i'm going to vote for a terrorist :pac:"

    No. I'm voting for him for the things he has done for the north and the peace and prosperity he has brought there.

    I am 100% aware of his dealings with the IRA. Alot of people seem to forget that the womans son was a member of the RIRA(or so reports say) so there could be more to the story.Obiously, it is still a horrible thing to happen.

    What he done for the North was amazing and no one can deny that.

    Again, I have to emphasize that I never voted Sinn Fein in my life. Infact, I hated them aswell, especially for their ties with IRA and the underline racism alot of their supporters. I was always left leaning in my voting (Ind/Socalist/Labour).

    It is these debates that won me over. I like his ideas and he has held himself very well.

    Your more than welcome to vote for someone who is just a re-hash of our previous government(Remember how that worked out?)


  • #2815
    drunkmonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,899 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    Lord Trollington wrote: »
    I would say Gallagher is absolutely truly pis*ed are MMG right now.

    MMG is pissed with us right now, the pup in the front row last night who didn't think he was Irish and Rte trying again today to get him to call one particular death a murder which happened durning the troubles.
    He stood up for all of us last night, he might not win but hopefully saved us from ourselves.


  • #2816
    darragh16
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 882 ✭✭✭darragh16


    Horsebox9000 wrote: »

    Your more than welcome to vote for someone who is just a re-hash of our previous government(Remember how that worked out?)

    You mean the FG/Lab coalition so?


  • #2817
    Horsebox9000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 367 ✭✭Horsebox9000


    I do echo the opinions that the poll should be reset. I think alot of people would of been swayed last night to different candidates(myself included)

    Altough I did read Sean Gallagher runs boards and asks for threads to be deleted about him. (that's a joke incase a mod gets a bit angry with that)


  • #2818
    mikom
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,391 ✭✭✭✭mikom


    KeithM89 wrote: »
    Not happening, at least for the time being. Only got reset sunday.

    "Maybe this might change your mind."

    *slides plump brown envelope across table*


  • #2819
    Liam Byrne
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,163 ✭✭✭✭Liam Byrne


    drunkmonkey wrote: »
    Lord Trollington wrote: »
    I would say Gallagher is absolutely truly pis*ed are MMG right now.

    MMG is pissed with us right now, the pup in the front row last night who didn't think he was Irish and Rte trying again today to get him to call one particular death a murder which happened durning the troubles.
    He stood up for all of us last night, he might not win but hopefully saved us from ourselves.

    He certainly didn't stand up for or speak for me! As Norris said, I'd have more respect for McG if he actually told the truth.

    And his claim re the need to protect children would be laughable if it weren't so serious - his gang had no issues with turning quite a few children into orphans, or even corpses.

    Not to mention his non-issue with certain "fundraising" in the past which included murdering Gardai.

    Two-faced hypocritical double-standards all the way - if you genuinely (i.e. not party political point-scoring) object to SG then there's no way you could vote for McG.


  • #2820
    the groutch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,096 ✭✭✭✭the groutch


    reset please, last night's debate changed everything
    except that nobody's gonna vote for Dana


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  • #2821
    th3 s1aught3r
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,925 ✭✭✭th3 s1aught3r


    why should anyone be all that surprised that a businessman with close links to Fianna Fail is a bit economical with the truth, or even corrupt
    My only concern is that so many people had planned to vote for such a candidate to be the nations president in the first place :pac:


  • #2822
    starbelgrade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,739 ✭✭✭✭starbelgrade


    th3 s1aught3r wrote: »
    why should anyone be all that surprised that a businessman with close links to Fianna Fail is a bit economical with the truth, or even corrupt
    My only concern is that so many people had planned to vote for such a candidate to be the nations president in the first place :pac:

    I don't think most people - including myself - were aware of his Fianna Fail links. Prior to the campaign, he was just "yer man off the Dragon's Den".

    The candidates keep banging on about the media dragging up dirt about them, but I'm glad they did - they're actually doing a good job & have shown up Norris & Gallagher for what they are.

    If you can't stand up to scrutiny, then they shouldn't be in the job.


  • #2823
    hondasam
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,418 ✭✭✭✭hondasam


    starbelgrade wrote: »
    I don't think most people - including myself - were aware of his Fianna Fail links. Prior to the campaign, he was just "yer man off the Dragon's Den".

    The candidates keep banging on about the media dragging up dirt about them, but I'm glad they did - they're actually doing a good job & have shown up Norris & Gallagher for what they are.

    If you can't stand up to scrutiny, then they shouldn't be in the job.

    same here did not know he was FF or ex FF same difference imo.
    I think Michael D has it now.


  • #2824
    geetar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 469 ✭✭geetar


    id say that polls about right, but id swap the stats for mcguiness and gallagher.

    after the last 2 days, this elections is going to michael d.


  • #2825
    efb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 35,514 ✭✭✭✭efb


    When can we do the vote with the transfers (So my norris vote can go to michael d)


  • #2826
    Sunnyisland
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,562 ✭✭✭✭Sunnyisland


    efb wrote: »
    When can we do the vote with the transfers (So my norris vote can go to michael d)



    Vote DN 1 then MDH 2 and so on .


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  • #2827
    strobe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,872 ✭✭✭strobe


    hondasam wrote: »
    I think Michael D has it now.

    Seems pretty likely alright.

    ...out of curiosity, you still voting for Dana, Sam?


  • #2828
    hondasam
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,418 ✭✭✭✭hondasam


    strobe wrote: »
    Seems pretty likely alright.

    ...out of curiosity, you still voting for Dana, Sam?

    Nope, started with dana, then considered Gallagher but Michael D was always up there for me.
    When I seen dana on the debates I thought she was a bit fragile tbh.


  • #2829
    Fluorescence
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 8,490 Mod ✭✭✭✭Fluorescence


    I'll be voting for Dana. Just for craic :pac:

    DANA NO 1!


  • #2830
    strobe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,872 ✭✭✭strobe


    fluorescence wrote: »
    I'll be voting for Dana. Just for craic :pac:

    DANA NO 1!

    Jesus, don't say that! People are so unimpressed with all the candidates that an ironic "let's vote Dana in for the laugh" campaign launched in the last week has every single possibility of working.


  • #2831
    efb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 35,514 ✭✭✭✭efb


    realies wrote: »
    Vote DN 1 then MDH 2 and so on .

    I know how to vote! I mean do the preferences on boards


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  • #2832
    The_Kew_Tour
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,562 ✭✭✭✭The_Kew_Tour


    Sean Gallagher can't answer a simple question.

    He is a bluffer and I rather see anybody, but a FF in there at minute.

    What people see in him I don't know. If people think he the best and most honest then ye believe anything.

    EVENFLOW



  • #2833
    Fluorescence
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 8,490 Mod ✭✭✭✭Fluorescence


    strobe wrote: »
    Jesus, don't say that! People are so unimpressed with all the candidates that an ironic "let's vote Dana in for the laugh" campaign launched in the last week has every single possibility of working.

    :P At least if she puts her foot in her mouth we won't be able to hear it :pac:

    Michael D has this one in the bag I think.


  • #2834
    OPENROAD
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,692 ✭✭✭✭OPENROAD


    First election I have ZERO interest in :(

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXvACE5Pe9Q


  • #2835
    Sunnyisland
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,562 ✭✭✭✭Sunnyisland


    efb wrote: »
    I know how to vote! I mean do the preferences on boards


    :o:o sorry ;) You cant do preferences on this board poll.


  • #2836
    Sunnyisland
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,562 ✭✭✭✭Sunnyisland


    starbelgrade wrote: »
    I don't think most people - including myself - were aware of his Fianna Fail links. Prior to the campaign, he was just "yer man off the Dragon's Den".

    The candidates keep banging on about the media dragging up dirt about them, but I'm glad they did - they're actually doing a good job & have shown up Norris & Gallagher for what they are.

    If you can't stand up to scrutiny, then they shouldn't be in the job.
    hondasam wrote: »
    same here did not know he was FF or ex FF same difference imo.
    I think Michael D has it now.


    Cheeses lads/lassys its being in the politics thread for ages about his FF links.


  • #2837
    hondasam
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,418 ✭✭✭✭hondasam


    realies wrote: »
    Cheeses lads/lassys its being in the politics thread for ages about his FF links.

    I don't go there, those people scare me. I knew about it before last night btw and I'm sure star did also.


  • #2838
    K-9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 43,313 ✭✭✭✭K-9


    :D

    Hang On | Broadsheet.ie

    Mad Men's Don Draper : What you call love was invented by guys like me, to sell nylons.



  • #2839
    Crazy Horse 6
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,474 ✭✭✭Crazy Horse 6






    If the people of Ireland vote Sean Gallagher as President we may have to come to terms with the fact that Father Ted was a documentary.


  • #2840
    jonnny68
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,670 ✭✭✭jonnny68


    th3 s1aught3r wrote: »
    why should anyone be all that surprised that a businessman with close links to Fianna Fail is a bit economical with the truth, or even corrupt
    My only concern is that so many people had planned to vote for such a candidate to be the nations president in the first place :pac:

    +1

    not a chance would i give that "cute hoor" Gallagher a vote, i don't like any of them to be honest Higgins is the best of a very bad bunch.


  • #2841
    th3 s1aught3r
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,925 ✭✭✭th3 s1aught3r


    The boards poll is interesting. Is it becasue Michael D is more popular among younger people? (making the assumption that boards poll is made up of younger voters)
    Then Sean G lead the national poll (up to today anyway) would assume its the older crowd voting for him , unless im missing something :confused:


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  • #2842
    Fluorescence
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 8,490 Mod ✭✭✭✭Fluorescence


    th3 s1aught3r wrote: »
    The boards poll is interesting. Is it becasue Michael D is more popular among younger people? (making the assumption that boards poll is made up of younger voters)
    Then Sean G lead the national poll (up to today anyway) would assume its the older crowd voting for him , unless im missing something :confused:

    Not necessarily. There's quite a mix of ages here on boards.


  • #2843
    woodoo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,219 ✭✭✭woodoo


    th3 s1aught3r wrote: »
    Then Sean G lead the national poll (up to today anyway) would assume its the older crowd voting for him , unless im missing something :confused:

    People prob think if they vote Sean Gallagher in the property market will take off again and we'll all be back in 2004.


  • #2844
    Ironé
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 260 ✭✭Ironé


    Crazy Horse 6 wrote: »



    If the people of Ireland vote Sean Gallagher as President we may have to come to terms with the fact that Father Ted was a documentary.

    LOL :D

    I'm just reading through posts here and the man is still in with a good chance. I cannot understand it - what on earth do people see in him? How can anyone support him after all this?


  • #2845
    th3 s1aught3r
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,925 ✭✭✭th3 s1aught3r


    fluorescence wrote: »
    Not necessarily. There's quite a mix of ages here on boards.

    I know theres a mix but the majority are under 40 I think ?


  • #2846
    GFJD
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40 ✭GFJD


    http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/299754_10150364513732149_20379962148_8507222_1896976567_n.jpg


  • #2847
    Crazy Horse 6
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,474 ✭✭✭Crazy Horse 6


    Ironé wrote: »
    LOL :D

    I'm just reading through posts here and the man is still in with a good chance. I cannot understand it - what on earth do people see in him? How can anyone support him after all this?

    He's toast. I've spoke to several idiots in work today who where voting for him up until last night and now they realise he's FF through and through and would'nt give him even their number 7 vote. He's done.


  • #2848
    Fluorescence
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 8,490 Mod ✭✭✭✭Fluorescence


    th3 s1aught3r wrote: »
    I know theres a mix but the majority are under 40 I think ?

    True enough, yeah. Most recent poll I could find: here


  • #2849
    My name is URL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,145 ✭✭✭✭My name is URL


    Ironé wrote: »
    LOL :D

    I'm just reading through posts here and the man is still in with a good chance. I cannot understand it - what on earth do people see in him? How can anyone support him after all this?

    His vote on the poll here has gone up about 35% since last night. I'm not sure if that's because more people have been reading the thread since then, but I wouldn't count on it just being that in any case. I reckon some people will vote for him because they either feel sorry for him or don't like the idea of McGuinness being the one to scupper somebody else's chances.

    I wouldn't write him off at all tbh. People have shown in the past that they don't always base their decisions on what is best for the country.


  • #2850
    Ironé
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 260 ✭✭Ironé


    Crazy Horse 6 wrote: »
    He's toast. I've spoke to several idiots in work today who where voting for him up until last night and now they realise he's FF through and through and would'nt give him even their number 7 vote. He's done.

    I really hope you're right. Thursday will be interesting! It could be very tight.


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  • #2851
    GFJD
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40 ✭GFJD


    Ironé wrote: »
    LOL :D

    I'm just reading through posts here and the man is still in with a good chance. I cannot understand it - what on earth do people see in him? How can anyone support him after all this?
    After this....?? lol. comedy gold
    just skip to 6:20 for immediate laughter
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUhFdi7iRL0


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