Why the hell should we care what Bill Clinton thinks about Ireland?

SuperInfinity · 01-10-2010 05:14PM #1

As if Bill Clinton would have an absolute clue of what's going on Ireland.

Any old fool can get up and say "I think Ireland can start growing again"... it is completely meanginless drivel.

Bill Clinton wouldn't even know what's going on in USA financial terms anymore either, because it's all different now. He's just going by whoever he's listening to, he has no insider information about it and he especially doesn't have any insider information on what's going on in Ireland. I'd have doubts over if even the president of america really knows about the true finanaces of the USA.

We need to stop putting people on pedastals, as if they would know things magically.

fontanalis · 01-10-2010 05:16PM

SuperInfinity wrote: »

As if Bill Clinton would have an absolute clue of what's going on Ireland.

Any old fool can get up and say "I think Ireland can start growing again"... it is completely meanginless drivel.

Bill Clinton wouldn't even know what's going on in USA financial terms anymore either, because it's all different now. He's just going by whoever he's listening to, he has no insider information about it and he especially doesn't have any insider information on what's going on in Ireland.

Enough about Cowen and Lenihan, what about Clinton?

WindSock · 01-10-2010 05:16PM

Because we care what anyone thinks of Ireland for some reason. Especially people from important countries.

Poly · 01-10-2010 05:17PM

SuperInfinity wrote: »

As if Bill Clinton would have an absolute clue of what's going on Ireland.

I would suggest that he knows more than you.

Scuid Mhór · 01-10-2010 05:18PM

i'd tune in to his talk just for the laugh. nobody's urging you to care and highly doubt anyone is going to take it really seriously.

Micky Dolenz · 01-10-2010 05:19PM

Come on,

The guy is a Leg end. "I didn't have sexual relations with that woman"

Loved to have seen his face when he was told blow jobs and cigar dildos were sexual relations.

Jesus Wept · 01-10-2010 05:19PM

SuperInfinity wrote: »

He's just going by whoever he's listening to

So are the government.
He doesn't have to have inside information to have an opinion, even a valid one.

Anyhow, if that is all he said, it's pretty null. Ireland will grow again, at some point, to some degree.

TheZohanS · 01-10-2010 05:24PM

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

Loved to have seen his face when he was told blow jobs and cigar dildos were sexual relations.

Something like this.....

GAAman · 01-10-2010 05:26PM

He will have been paid a fortune to come here and lecture us so who is the bigger fool?

It's us, for paying him

Phill Ewinn · 01-10-2010 05:28PM

He should lecture on how to get more blowjobs.

Rented Mule · 01-10-2010 05:30PM

Clinton was the best USA President that Ireland has ever know.

He probably doesn't really give a **** about Ireland any more(and why would he), but would you be more pissed off if he told you that 'Ireland screwed itself' and 'is dead in the water' ?

I guess someone else is always to blame for everyone else's troubles.

Speaking of troubles.....he was the first USA President to address this from a different point of view.

dilallio · 01-10-2010 05:33PM

It would be a helluva lot worse, if he said that Ireland was completely fúcked, and had no way forward without the intervention of the IMF.

There are plenty of reasons for the 'markets' to react badly to Ireland right now - I'm glad that Bill Clinton is not adding another one.

Killer Pigeon · 01-10-2010 05:34PM

Ah, is this about the new UCD Clinton Institute for Retard Studies.

liah · 01-10-2010 05:35PM

You people confuse me. You rip your own government to shreds at any given opportunity, but the second someone who isn't Irish says something you get your knickers in a twist and start getting all defensive.

Make up your minds, either you hate your government or you want to stand up for it, don't get mad at other people for saying the exact same things you are. Makes no sense.

mikom · 01-10-2010 05:35PM

I don't know what ye are all bitchin' about.
His words are having a positive effect already.

News report.

Mark200 · 01-10-2010 05:37PM

SuperInfinity wrote: »

As if Bill Clinton would have an absolute clue of what's going on Ireland.

Any old fool can get up and say "I think Ireland can start growing again"... it is completely meanginless drivel.

Bill Clinton wouldn't even know what's going on in USA financial terms anymore either, because it's all different now. He's just going by whoever he's listening to, he has no insider information about it and he especially doesn't have any insider information on what's going on in Ireland. I'd have doubts over if even the president of america really knows about the true finanaces of the USA.

We need to stop putting people on pedastals, as if they would know things magically.

Well considering former Presidents are entitled to certain briefings, they're naturally well connected, and his wife is Obama's top Diplomat I think it's more than a stretch to try to claim he has no inside information.

Donkey Oaty · 01-10-2010 05:40PM

liah wrote: »

You people confuse me. You rip your own government to shreds at any given opportunity, but the second someone who isn't Irish says something you get your knickers in a twist and start getting all defensive.

Very true. That's the art of Hiberno-hypocrisy.

Think of it like having a father or uncle that you complain about all the time - but if someone outside the family has a go, then the gloves come off.

GAAman · 01-10-2010 05:47PM

liah wrote: »

You people confuse me. You rip your own government to shreds at any given opportunity, but the second someone who isn't Irish says something you get your knickers in a twist and start getting all defensive.

Make up your minds, either you hate your government or you want to stand up for it, don't get mad at other people for saying the exact same things you are. Makes no sense.

Has nothing to do with where he is from. He is talking about the economy being down the shítter, while being paid a good sum of money to tell us about our economy being down the shítter.

TheZohanS · 01-10-2010 05:48PM

liah wrote: »

You people confuse me.

You people?!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSNnuiT0qek

Hazys · 01-10-2010 05:52PM

liah wrote: »

You people confuse me. You rip your own government to shreds at any given opportunity, but the second someone who isn't Irish says something you get your knickers in a twist and start getting all defensive.

Make up your minds, either you hate your government or you want to stand up for it, don't get mad at other people for saying the exact same things you are. Makes no sense.

You people?...What do you mean "You people"?

EDIT: Damn you Zohan

WindSock · 01-10-2010 06:01PM

Hazys wrote: »

You people?...What do you mean "You people"?

What do YOU mean 'you people'?

MaryContrary · 01-10-2010 06:05PM

One of the reasons we should care what Bill Clinton thinks of Ireland is: Bill Clinton is an ex-President. Whether you like him or not, some Americans will listen to him and his opinions. If he says he sees recovery in Ireland, big businesses might listen and want to either open or reopen their corporations. This means jobs. Positive words are always a good thing.

Micky Dolenz · 01-10-2010 06:06PM

liah wrote: »

You people confuse me.

Racist :P

Overheal · 01-10-2010 06:16PM

Didn't he have an interest in Ireland when he was in office? Came to visit in the 90s did he? Thought as much..

Liam Byrne · 01-10-2010 06:39PM

It's just Clinton trying to rise to the occasion again.

He's used to lying about stuff, so it's easy for him to spout out a few more, especially if those lies involve denying that there was any screwing going on.

galwayrush · 01-10-2010 07:00PM

Liam Byrne wrote: »

It's just Clinton trying to rise to the occasion again.

He's used to lying about stuff, so it's easy for him to spout out a few more, especially if those lies involve denying that there was any screwing going on.

LOL:D

chops1990 · 01-10-2010 07:17PM

I think most people don't actually care. I defo dont, he's a yank....

LenaClaire · 01-10-2010 07:31PM

SuperInfinity wrote: »

Bill Clinton wouldn't even know what's going on in USA financial terms anymore either, because it's all different now. He's just going by whoever he's listening to, he has no insider information about it and he especially doesn't have any insider information on what's going on in Ireland.

His wife is the Secretary of State, I think he has a very good grasp of what is going on in the United States. His wife supervises the US Foreign Services as well as the US Department of State. I am not sure who in the US would have a better grasp of foreign affairs outside of that couple.