Would you protest?

INSCOPE

I am absolutely furious and embarrassed with this gov't. I am normally pretty compliant but I feel the need to actually do something. I believe we the people need to be heard. We need to tell this joke of a gov't what we think. We need to protest. It seems the only way they listen. So my question is how to go about it? If we protest next weekend, how do we get the word out? If we have hundreds of thousands of people bringing the country to a stand still, we will be heard. What type of legacy are we giving our children by doing nothing? So please let me know what you think.

FunnyStuff

No.

The day is coming soon when the only protest you need is to VOTE. And vote for a better future for everyone. Not because some fat tosser got that pothole down the end of your road fixed, or got that parking fine wiped off the record for you because he knew your aunts neighbours best friends dog got the same rabies shots as he did.

Hopefully this time we can get it right. But VOTE, if you dont VOTE, then forever hold your tongue.

tweedledee

Irish people are waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too lazy to protest.Its the subserviant mentality.Irish people can talk up a good arguement in the pub or Uni coffee shop but when it comes to ACTUAL action,dont make me laugh,useless,waste of time nation.Always waiting for somebody else to do the durteee.Imagine it takes a Northern Irish national to get the ball rolling in the so called Republic,FFS.

sligopark

no folk down here are too mammy and pappy to riot

ronkmonster

Why protest at the weekend? Why not during the week when it will actually bring the country to a stop.

Protest don't achieve anything when you leave at the end of the day.

INSCOPE

tweedledee wrote: »

Irish people are waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too lazy to protest.Its the subserviant mentality.Irish people can talk up a good arguement in the pub or Uni coffee shop but when it comes to ACTUAL action,dont make me laugh,useless,waste of time nation.Always waiting for somebody else to do the durteee.Imagine it takes a Northern Irish national to get the ball rolling in the so called Republic,FFS.

But why? I'm talking about actually making a difference now. So what about the past. This is now. This is our children's future. This is our future. We need to say to them that we need an election right now. Not Match 11th.

sligopark

Whats your plan?

INSCOPE

I'm not sure. I have never done anything like this before. I set up a group on Facebook. I am going to write to the Metro. I'm on here. I'm just a regular person feeling so passionately that we need to do something. I am so welcome to suggestions. I was also thinking of sending something to the media tomorrow. But besides a marketing campaign we need people to get behind it. And that's where I fall short. I know that there are so many people out there that feel the exact same way but how do we get together to say how we feel?

lugha

INSCOPE wrote: »

We need to say to them that we need an election right now.

No we don't. Match 11th will be Hunky Dorey. There is no difference, other than we get to scratch this awful itch.

Chucky the tree

INSCOPE wrote: »

But why? I'm talking about actually making a difference now. So what about the past. This is now. This is our children's future. This is our future. We need to say to them that we need an election right now. Not Match 11th.

Why?

D1stant

I'm hosting a tubberware party with Burritos.
The proceeds will be sent Leinster House,
I'm loving it!

INSCOPE

We have no actual leader of the country right now.

sligopark

INSCOPE wrote: »

But besides a marketing campaign we need people to get behind it. And that's where I fall short.

This thread is now going nowhere - I was hoping you would tell us how you had crowds of kids collecting bottles and brick for months .....

Tayla

What's the facebook page?

lugha

INSCOPE wrote: »

We have no actual leader of the country right now.

Yes we do. Not one a lot of us want, but we have one nonetheless.

Wolfe Tone

Not much point is there? The date is there.

femur61

I agree with you, feel your frustration but why we don't protest is not because we're lazy IMO, we're too self conscious we don't think our opinion is good enough and are with not arrogance, if we were we would be in politics. A lot of people don't vote unfortunately the people who have left the country are the people who would've voted as they are proactive. If I didn't have kids I would be gone, did it before and would certainly do it again.

johngalway

ronkmonster wrote: »

Why protest at the weekend? Why not during the week when it will actually bring the country to a stop.

Protest don't achieve anything when you leave at the end of the day.

Very true.

INSCOPE

This whole thread just proves what is wrong with this country. No backbone to stand up for what you believe in. No action. Just sit back and wait for these idiots in gov't do something for you. But all of you just sit back and complain about it and DO nothing.

lugha

INSCOPE wrote: »

This whole thread just proves what is wrong with this country. No backbone to stand up for what you believe in. No action. Just sit back and wait for these idiots in gov't do something for you. But all of you just sit back and complain about it and DO nothing.

As things stand there will be an election in 7 weeks, and it is not looking increasingly like it will be sooner, perhaps 3 weeks.
If we all took to the streets in protest, and it was as successful as it could possibly be, then the very most that could be achieved would be a toppling of the government .... and elections in perhaps 3 weeks! :rolleyes:
We will have our day in the polling booths soon enough. Bide your time.

mikemac

By law, 30 days notice for an election.

Protesting now maybe move the election date a week or two forward, don't see people protesting over that

ISAW

INSCOPE wrote: »

I'm not sure. I have never done anything like this before. I set up a group on Facebook. I am going to write to the Metro. I'm on here. I'm just a regular person feeling so passionately that we need to do something. I am so welcome to suggestions. I was also thinking of sending something to the media tomorrow. But besides a marketing campaign we need people to get behind it. And that's where I fall short. I know that there are so many people out there that feel the exact same way but how do we get together to say how we feel?

If you actually run for election yourself you will probably get an idea of what is involved. If not go and support someone who is running. You may then have some respect for the people in political parties and community groups who actually do this day in day out even when there are no elections. Are you involved in your local community/church/sports clubs? Why not get involved there? If and when you do vote why dont you keep up a commitment to write to your local TD or attend a clinic weekly or monthly and tell them your views? Not ask them for anything but tell them what you think about their party ( or independent group) and how you would like to help them.

As regards the electionread a copy of the constitution. If all the dail agreed tomorrow to an election it would not happen before later February. As it is it is happening early March. Fair play for wanting to act. Now try actually acting. The important thing is what you do after the election and that you don't wait another five years to do something.

zig

Hi Inscope, unfortunately at the moment your too little too late, I presume you've attended as much protests as you could last year when they mattered more yea?

If you really want to change this country, start getting active, start attending meetings where theres talk of change, start working within the community for change. Get involved in projects for disadvantaged areas.
Facebook groups arent enough, they just dont work. Its too easy for people to click "like" and leave it at that. I remember there was one there with about 14000 members, 'call for a revolution', they set a date to protest and afaik about 6 people showed up. Now all that said, it is a good means of communicating with masses of people if you really do wanna start being active.

Also , ignore any of the condescending posts from people here that just sit back behind their keyboards and have a bit of a laugh at your passion for the want of change. They're the very people that will find every excuse not to go and protest and not bother doing anything at all.

SC024

This is actually funny , People can protest till their blue in the face, frozen to death starved whatever.

Protesting will not and can not change one simple fact.. We are stilling living beyond our means to the tune by roughly 15,000,000,000.00 (Billion) euros and in spite of what Fine Gael, Labour, Sinn Fein, Eirigi, People before profit or anyone promise. Who ever gets elected WILL HAVE TO CUT the dole, Child benefit and probably every other area of state spending. They simply won't have any choice in the matter.

Also as an aside to the above, Does anyone else find it amusing that Fine Fine Gael have been hiding their leader away, only 1 or 2 appearances since before Xmas. Don't know what others thnk but it makes me worry if hes like this now in oppisition what the hells he going to be like as Taoisach? Right Cowen is bad utterly useless but at least hes around?

ilovesleep

Some good replies here from zig and isaw.

I would love to take to the streets in a march or something to show my absolute disgust at what our government has done to our country. Some people would argue that we'll get our chance at election time. For me, I have a load of tension that I need to release and the voting station will not be enough. Would love to shout my head off at the gates of leinster house. I probably sound like a crackpot or something.

Einhard

INSCOPE wrote: »

This whole thread just proves what is wrong with this country. No backbone to stand up for what you believe in. No action. Just sit back and wait for these idiots in gov't do something for you. But all of you just sit back and complain about it and DO nothing.

Ummm, I plan to vote and replace the government in a democratic manner. Apologies if it's not exciting and derring-do enough for you. Off you go and rant and rave outside the Dail if you want, maybe throw a few bottles and light a fire in a barrel or something. Might scratch an itch for you, but considering we'll be having an election in the next 7 weeks, it's somewhat pointless. Still though, you'll be able to come back in here and be all condescending and tell us all how you played your part in the revolution, while us passive, subserviant serfs pathetically content ourselves with casting our votes.

femur61

Even if we have an election who are we voting for. Nobody new, bunch of teachers and people who have never worked in the real world, let alone live in it.

djpbarry

femur61 wrote: »

Even if we have an election who are we voting for. Nobody new, bunch of teachers and people who have never worked in the real world, let alone live in it.

Voting for the least worst option is still better than not voting at all.

INSCOPE

Well, I'd like to thank a few on here for some valid advise. I have volunteered to help the campaign of Paul Sommerville. I believe people like him can make a change for this country. I've never volunteered to help a politician so this ought to be interesting to see the process first hand.