ULSU Elections 2012 (Voting Thursday March 22)

roro1neil0 wrote: »

tbh im not even bothered commenting on this farce of an election.

we should all vote RON And have a proper one in a few weeks. really pathetic this year.

I asked today and was told that there is no RON.

roro1neil0 wrote: »

the anti-democracy democracy officer decide that?

No, apparently - and I could be wrong - but its in the new constitution, it just hasn't been ratified yet.

oh yeah,

TST - well done

Voting time! After hustings last night it became a lot easier to chose, although there's still one tight call...

VP/Academic: It has to be Paddy, this nonsense of not liking a desk job really has to stop coming up because it's a well worn and in my opinion irrelevant point. His own current role is being discontinued so no doubt Campaigns & Engagement will filter into the other sabat roles, why not let someone who won't need a trial and error period take on the added responsibility?

DP/Welfare: There's the tough call, Kelly's got the experience but Cathal seems to have some sort of buzz about him. With the exception of anyone on campaign teams who I was friends with, Cathal was the only one to talk to me and even asked a few questions. I did speak to Kelly too, but the reason I make that point is pretty much to disregard the three way ticket of 'fresh faces'.

President: Sure I'm a little biased, I'm friends with Adam as I've said before, but whether the other two candidates just didn't bother to talk to me because of the naive thought they couldn't win my vote or because they weren't talking to anyone, I'll never know. I don't like throwing personal digs, especially after my own campaign, but Eamonn's appearance at hustings (first and only time I seen him in two days) gave off the impression he'd learn as he went along, enough to answer the next question. David on the other hand, would know all the facts but make you feel like a fool for asking the question. I only knew his name before this from being involved with C&S up until this year, hadn't a clue what he even looked like so best of luck to him in getting a whole campus to take into account his experience and ignore the personality points lost to Moursy and Horgan.

Anyway, all that really counts for nothing, which is why I love public forums! Good luck to everyone and regardless of whether you drink or not, you will feel hungover tomorrow!

Are you saying a quieter person who is not used to public speaking can't recruit class reps? A timid, quiet person can be just as influential if not more so to recruit class reps. A person like paddy will recruit people, but a person like Jackie would too. They would recruit different kinds of people, and Jackie's group would probably be more influential.

- Yes I am saying a quieter person who is not used to public speaking will struggle to recruit class reps. True Jackie Woods may recruit different kinds of people, but in these positions you need a leader and a person who will stand out.


- Class rep training
I don't see your point here?

Seeing as education is a position where you will be overseeing the running and organisation of class reps training, generating a good team of class rep's which are up for the job is critical. If they see the position of class rep as being boring they won't do it. If they are boring, the people in their own class won't listen to them. Simple as.


- Engaging with the University re: online results
Or here? Just because you aren't as comfortable speaking to a crowd doesn't mean that you can't sit in a meeting and hammer out a deal

Really? So you mean to say that obvious traits such as persistence and obvious enthusiasm for the job in order to get people in a meeting to work with you aren't needed in order to hammer out a deal? Come out of the clouds.


Yet Paddy was a sabbat during a time when most students became disillusioned with the current regime. He was also perhaps THE most controversial Sabbat, with rumours/allegations/libel over his expenses. So yes, I think I'd prefer Jackie to be my representative.

That is what was rumored from some ill informed members of students and obviously your opinion. If you were at the emergency UGM where all this was discussed and cleared up you would know.


Also, lets not forget Paddy doesn't like desk jobs. He can't hold a public forum every day. If 'we can't see him he's not doing his job', well I'd put it to him, 'if we can see you, you're not representing us to our university so therefore, not doing your job.'

Thats getting old now. From what I remember of the hustings last night Paddy Rockett addressed this question and explained very well. Part of each job in the SU is working with students, so if you can see the person then obviously they are doing their job.

In my honest opinion a shake up of the Education or Academic side of the ULSU with some new idea's and enthusiasm for the job is what is exactly needed for the coming year. Therefore, Paddy Rockett has my vote for that position.

8:30pm? I hope it is, dragged out horribly last year.....considering I knew for about 45-60 minutes the results before they were officially announced....that was difficult. Hopefully it'll run smoother this year.

I will like to see how many people casted a vote today

Jester252 wrote: »

I will like to see how many people casted a vote today

over 1k by noon apparently.

Take god there is some bit of atmosphere around today.
Been so quiet all week

leaoj wrote: »

sure there was no obligation on you to attend the stables announcement...

Out of respect for my campaign team and the other candidates, I believe there was an obligation for myself to be there.

wnolan1992 wrote: »

Tonight. 8:30 in the Stables.

Gotta love internet voting! :P

Why the fcuk can't they do it for general elections I don't know. Would save millions, and would save even more if they hadn't bought those electronic yokes.