Sinn Féin canvassers seen in Offaly *today*: see any canvassers today?

Dostoevsky

A guy texted in to Seán Moncrieff this afternoon saying that Sinn Féin were canvassing in Brian Cowen's constituency today - already!

Have you seen canvassers from any party yet?

gcgirl

Bit like Easter eggs straight after Xmas

smk89

I saw one, but his face and my door soon made contact.

Terry

Only the local Labour heads. They get my vote anyway, so that wasn't realy annoying.

I'm waiting for FG and FF to show up. They will not get away lightly. SF and the Greens will just be told to **** off.

baldbear

A FF one came to our house on Sunday, i was out and my ma brought the bollíx in and told him she'd vote for him.....!!!

Dostoevsky

baldbear wrote: »

A FF one came to our house on Sunday, i was out and my ma brought the bollíx in and told him she'd vote for him.....!!!

Ara sure he was probably really nice and polite, and well-dressed. How to get the Irish mammy vote 101.

mikemac

Will say the same thing I always say

"My vote is in another constituency"

It's true too, I don't waste their time and they don't waste mine

admiralofthefleet

I saw fianna fail in arklow main street yesterday

Dostoevsky

admiralofthefleet wrote: »

I saw fianna fail in arklow main street yesterday

How fast were they running?

Augmerson

Sinn Fein & Labour are the only parties I'd be interested in hearing what they have to say.

I wonder how many acts of assault will be committed against canvassers for FF?

Dostoevsky

Augmerson wrote: »

Sinn Fein & Labour are the only parties I'd be interested in hearing what they have to say.

I wonder how many acts of assault will be committed against canvassers for FF?

We'll probably only hear about the really bad ones - and watch FF use it to get sympathy!

Athlone_Bhoy

gcgirl wrote: »

Bit like Easter eggs straight after Xmas

Why?

Election was announced for the 11th they will all have their skating shoes on, then after won't see them for another four years.

AckwelFoley

I'm cant wait until a Sinn Fein head knocks on the door.

They will be invited in, where they will be quizzed about political ideals and there plan for economic recovery.

There is nothing better than live comedy in your sitting room

AckwelFoley

Augmerson wrote: »

I wonder how many acts of assault will be committed against canvassers for FF?

Dunno, how many knackers do we have?

Because only a knacker would attack any political representative - regardless of their party or politics.

shivs

admiralofthefleet wrote: »

I saw fianna fail in arklow main street yesterday

FF canvassing in Galway City yesterday.......before it all kicked off:D

admiralofthefleet

Dostoevsky wrote: »

How fast were they running?

their heads were on a mast on the bridge

wolfpawnat

shivs wrote: »

FF canvassing in Galway City yesterday.......before it all kicked off:D

You know what they say, the rats are always the first to abandon a sinking ship!

SeaFields

snyper wrote: »

Dunno, how many knackers do we have?

Because only a knacker would attack any political representative - regardless of their party or politics.

While i agree with this 100%, there are people out there under massive pressure from being unemployed, about to lose their home or even unable to put food on the table. If a Fianna Fail candidate calls to the door there may be an instance where it could all kick off - someone might just crack. There are 400,000 people unemployed. It only takes one to do something and we'll be making global news again.

Pherekydes

Sen Frances Fitzgerald (FG) called to my door a few hours ago! Talk about quick off the mark. I shook her hand and asked her to get rid of the current shower. She asked me for a high preference and I agreed I might give her my number 2.

That's one sent off happy.

Next...

wolfpawnat

SeaFields wrote: »

While i agree with this 100%, there are people out there under massive pressure from being unemployed, about to lose their home or even unable to put food on the table. If a Fianna Fail candidate calls to the door there may be an instance where it could all kick off - someone might just crack. There are 400,000 people unemployed. It only takes one to do something and we'll be making global news again.

That is the problem, because of budget cuts I have had to quit college and go on SW! I am humiliated and heartbroken, though I would not physically abuse any person (aside from Self Defence) I will be giving them an earful and I will not swear or shout but they will NOT hit the point!

And there are thousands more like me!

phasers

nobody canvasses in my area, I don't blame them though because my estate is full of lazy cnuts who probably don't even know what an election is.

Nodin

wolfpawnat wrote: »

That is the problem, because of budget cuts I have had to quit college and go on SW! I am humiliated and heartbroken, though I would not physically abuse any person (aside from Self Defence) I will be giving them an earful and I will not swear or shout but they will NOT hit the point!

And there are thousands more like me!

..swearings allowed.

AckwelFoley

wolfpawnat wrote: »

That is the problem, because of budget cuts I have had to quit college and go on SW! I am humiliated and heartbroken, though I would not physically abuse any person (aside from Self Defence) I will be giving them an earful and I will not swear or shout but they will NOT hit the point!

And there are thousands more like me!

Ear fulls are fine.

"Snapping" and assaulting them isn't*.

*Rational thought required

wolfpawnat

Nodin wrote: »

..swearings allowed.

Can't. It lowers my class!

arybvtcw0eolkf

wolfpawnat wrote: »

That is the problem, because of budget cuts I have had to quit college and go on SW! I am humiliated and heartbroken

Thats awful, I'm really sorry to hear that.

I'll have to dig in very deep to keep my son in college, and my daughter when her time comes.. I've said it in another thread, I never had the chance to go onto third level education. But I'll starve and walk about thread bare if it mean's getting my two through college.

Anyway, hope things pick up for you.

Nodin

wolfpawnat wrote: »

Can't. It lowers my class!

A facility for swearing is the birthright of every paddy. Don't cling to those foriegn notions - fuck them out of it from a height.

stovelid

Is there anywhere you can rent vicious dogs for a few weeks?

wolfpawnat

Raegan Faithful Statute wrote: »

Thats awful, I'm really sorry to hear that.

I'll have to dig in very deep to keep my son in college, and my daughter when her time comes.. I've said it in another thread, I never had the chance to go onto third level education. But I'll starve and walk about thread bare if it mean's getting my two through college.

Anyway, hope things pick up for you.

I am only lucky that his father is in college and will have a great career at the end so we'll manage. But they are those who are far worse off than me!

up for anything

Two young men called last week on behalf of Senator John Paul Phelan. I told them the next time I saw them they'd better have their backs to me and be running. Don't care if he's Fine Gael. They are all cut from the same cloth.

Athlone_Bhoy

snyper wrote: »

Dunno, how many knackers do we have?

Because only a knacker would attack any political representative - regardless of their party or politics.

Imagine Mary running out of blackberry lane.

BigDinny

Had a representative of the Socialist Party at the door earlier on.

shivs

wolfpawnat wrote: »

You know what they say, the rats are always the first to abandon a sinking ship!

You are so right....went to school with this guy - never had him down as a complete nob....:(

foxinsox

Payback time... in a non-violent way..

Could we all make the canvassers (any party not fussy) come in for tea..

I know it would be hard work but could we show them ALL the family photo albums including the old black and white photos..

That's just for starters..

Then maybe read parts of the bible, koran , karma sutra, Dr. Spock and ask them to justify certain parts of it in relation to their solutions to the economic crisis..

Maybe make them watch Judge Judy...

If you have kids: change the kids nappy on the table, let the kids puke on them... too far?

if you have dogs/cats/horses... let the animal hump the leg off them?


Bore them to tears so they run out of your house never to return... and maybe reconsider their political careers?


You get the gist of it?

They've wasted our country...

Can we waste their time at least?

Krusader

Sinn Féin at my door tonight, Dublin South Central

AckwelFoley

Athlone_Bhoy wrote: »

Imagine Mary running out of blackberry lane.

i cant imagine mary o rourke going there in the first place.

She's given up on looking for votes.

She wont be elected again

friendface

Pherekydes wrote: »

Sen Frances Fitzgerald (FG) called to my door a few hours ago! Talk about quick off the mark. I shook her hand and asked her to get rid of the current shower. She asked me for a high preference and I agreed I might give her my number 2.

That's one sent off happy.

Next...

:eek: Sick. I know theres some hatred being directed at politicians but that's just uncalled for.


:pac:

mr kr0nik

You can slag the Shinners off but they have been the only ones calling around here over the last few years about local issues.

I know that we're supposed to keep local and national separate but they're gonna get a few votes around here (Navan).

Two called to the door last night. Their strategy seems to be to go after the labour vote (from their mouths).

Augmerson

snyper wrote: »

Dunno, how many knackers do we have?

Because only a knacker would attack any political representative - regardless of their party or politics.

Are you referring to people of the Traveller community? I don't know. CSO might be your best bet there for statistics.

I do know there is something like over 400,000 people out of work, who still have huge mortgages to pay, whose prospects of revival are looking very glum. Tbf, FF/Greens and Independents who kept the sham government going deserve what they get if they are attacked, verbally or physically. They ruined the country, ****ed everyone else from a height, repeatedly lied to us and just looked after their mates from the Golf course. I'd imagine there are alot of very angry people out there amongst the 400,000+ and all it will take is one of those people to lose the plot when the supporters of the chief architects of this **** pie call around to their home. I won't celebrate anybody getting a slap but at the same time not a tear will be shed for them from this quarter.

orourkeda

The problem with this election is that Bertie Ahern has decided not to run.

I was really looking forward to giving him a piece of my mind and he has denied everyone the privilege.

mikemac

Whatever about abusing the candidate, they can deal with it. You don't become a politician without being able to take criticism and being able to deal with cut throat selection committees. Your worst enemies are probably your own party members who'd walk over you to get selected

A canvasser is a volunteer and is out doing their bit for democracy. They found a candidate they believe and doing more then sitting back and complaining about "all the same" and "what's the point"
No need to abuse a volunteer.

freyners

stovelid wrote:

Is there anywhere you can rent vicious dogs for a few weeks?

our jack russell was hilarious for the local elections, every canvasser was too afraid to go near the front gate cause of the noise he was making at them if they tried to cross the grid, if they had actually crossed the cattle grid he would have ran away he is so timid...ill never forget the sight of two sinners legging it when they saw him

bernardo mac

I will vomit all over chosen FF and FG cute arse candidates.These well heeled knackers are still doing alright in this recession.

Corsendonk

I can't wait, I have all the Jim Corr Youtube Vids ready to show them and the bible and the teachings of Jehovah for a bit of spice.

Biggins

FG was already at my door!

AckwelFoley

Augmerson wrote: »

Are you referring to people of the Traveller community? I don't know. CSO might be your best bet there for statistics.

.

No, i wasn't actually, i was simply referring ti people that attack other people.

That can be anyone of any background that acts like that.

Being from athlone i tend to know quite a few travellers, and tbh, most of the one i know couldn't give a rats arse about politics -maybe their right

Augmerson

feelingstressed wrote: »

Whatever about abusing the candidate, they can deal with it. You don't become a politician without being able to take criticism and being able to deal with cut throat selection committees. Your worst enemies are probably your own party members who'd walk over you to get selected

A canvasser is a volunteer and is out doing their bit for democracy. They found a candidate they believe and doing more then sitting back and complaining about "all the same" and "what's the point"
No need to abuse a volunteer.

I can see your viewpoint but why anyone would think supporting and canvassing for Fianna Fail was doing anything favourable for democracy in Ireland is beyond me. They have consistently lied, decieved and shafted the electorate while looking after a chosen wealthy minority. How could anyone believe in these people? I just don't know.

mikemac

They believe in their candidate and are out on cold dark evenings working for them. Maybe they are misguided but maybe you should find your own candidate who can beat them.

Or do nothing

Ever way be civil

Augmerson

feelingstressed wrote: »

They believe in their candidate and are out on cold dark evenings working for them. Maybe they are misguided but maybe you should find your own candidate who can beat them.

Or do nothing

Ever way be civil

This.

I won't be attacking anyone who arrives at my doorstep but they should be prepared for some colourful language.

chucken1

Timmy Dooley(ff) was here this morning..I missed my chance..I was in the shower.:(

Dead Kennedys

snyper wrote: »

I'm cant wait until a Sinn Fein head knocks on the door.

They will be invited in, where they will be quizzed about political ideals and there plan for economic recovery.

There is nothing better than live comedy in your sitting room

Are you not all laughed out from the last few years of economic master strokes?

highlandseoghan

Sinn Fein will be getting my vote they have been the only party in my area working all year. I think they do a lot of great work for my community.