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Leo Varadker

  • 24-09-2012 9:48am
    #1
    Mick990
    Registered Users Posts: 105 ✭✭


    Hey,

    I am just curious to see what people think of Leo Varadker

    I probably don't follow politics as much as I should but I've noticed that anytime a journalist is liking for a quote they go straight to him . Am I right in assuming this is because he is minister for comms or does he just like the sound of his ow voice ??

    It also seems that twice in the last month or so he seems to have stuck the knife in on James Reilly . I am not a supporter of Reilly but I just thought the government should be trying to stick together or at least having there arguements behind closed doors ??


Comments

  • #2
    Lucy from fair city
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭Lucy from fair city


    A right wing smug west brit who needs to have that smug look wiped off his lardy face.


  • #3
    0ph0rce0
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,987 ✭✭✭0ph0rce0


    There is just something about him that makes you want to punch him right in his face alright.


  • #4
    Joey the lips
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,262 ✭✭✭✭Joey the lips


    He is what he is because he is let get that way. If you hate leo when he goes your hate will go. Really if you think of it. If you hate leos policies then you hate fine gael policies so this is where your anger should lie


  • #5
    Dirk Gently
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,784 ✭✭✭Dirk Gently


    Leo has a tendancy to speak first, then get corrected by party spin doctors later so he's usually good for a boo boo as he likes to call it. He's also a bit miffed at his transport role and likes to think he has a say in bigger portfolios.


  • #6
    markpb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,342 ✭✭✭markpb


    Lucy from fair city wrote: »
    A right wing smug west brit who needs to have that smug look wiped off his lardy face.
    0ph0rce0 wrote: »
    There is just something about him that makes you want to punch him right in his face alright.

    Is this After Hours or Politics?
    Mick990 wrote: »
    does he just like the sound of his ow voice ?? [..] I just thought the government should be trying to stick together or at least having there arguements behind closed doors ??

    Every politician loves the sound of their own voice, it's how they develop and image and how they get re-elected. Silent politicians remain unknown and unloved by the electorate. Ministers should (probably) stick together in government but they're all thinking about the next election. If they don't criticise an unpopular politician, they risk being seen as disconnected from the electorate.


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  • #7
    Dannyboy83
    Registered Users Posts: 4,236 ✭✭✭Dannyboy83


    I never understand why he is so disliked.

    He regularly gives the most truthful or accurate representation..........actually that is probably why he is disliked.

    It's silly when people complain they want politicians to be truthful, then when they actually are, they get slated for it.
    What do people want? A fairytale?


  • #8
    Slurryface
    Closed Accounts Posts: 225 ✭✭Slurryface


    Probably one of the more forthright and honest ministers in the current giovernment, probably also one of the more socially liberal.


  • #9
    bmaxi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,859 ✭✭✭bmaxi


    Given the basis on which they were elected, i.e. reform, the only Government Minister I'll have respect for is the one that comes out and says that pay and allowances in the public service, including themselves, is morally unjustifiable. In other words, I can't see myself ever having respect for any Government Minister.


  • #10
    goose2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,798 ✭✭✭goose2005


    Dannyboy83 wrote: »
    I never understand why he is so disliked.

    He regularly gives the most truthful or accurate representation..........actually that is probably why he is disliked.

    It's silly when people complain they want politicians to be truthful, then when they actually are, they get slated for it.
    What do people want? A fairytale?

    Young people, and anyone who appears to have intelligence or opinions, get automatically attacked.


  • #11
    dean23
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 12 ✭dean23


    He would knife you in the back
    lastnight he did not fully back Reilly on the week in politics
    I belive he would love to see Reilly sacked as reilly is a big backer of Enda and it might open up another attack to remove Enda


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  • #12
    dean23
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 12 ✭dean23


    bmaxi wrote: »
    Given the basis on which they were elected, i.e. reform, the only Government Minister I'll have respect for is the one that comes out and says that pay and allowances in the public service, including themselves, is morally unjustifiable. In other words, I can't see myself ever having respect for any Government Minister.
    Moan moan moan


  • #13
    hyperborean
    Closed Accounts Posts: 655 ✭✭✭hyperborean


    goose2005 wrote: »
    Young people, and anyone who appears to have intelligence or opinions, get automatically attacked.

    these are the people attacking Varadker by the looks of it,


  • #14
    bmaxi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,859 ✭✭✭bmaxi


    dean23 wrote: »
    Moan moan moan

    You think it's not worth bemoaning the fact that people in the Public Service are being paid extra allowances to do a job they are actually contracted to do, while frontline services are being cut? You can only be a Public Servant


  • #15
    Black Swan
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 47,340 CMod ✭✭✭✭Black Swan


    markpb wrote: »
    Is this After Hours or Politics?

    MOD CLOSING COMMENT:
    Please be advised that this OP falls below standards for posting in Politics.
    Dr Galen wrote: »
    This is a Politics forum, not Liveline... Certain standards of debate are expected, and will be enforced.
    Dr Galen wrote: »
    This isn't AH or Humour. Threads (and posts) that are not based on serious and legitimate Political discussion will be removed without warning.


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