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Anyone else concerned at the high number of Independents who might get in?

  • 26-02-2011 10:42pm
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    The Brigadier
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    As things stand at the moment it looks like FG will get in excess of 70 seats. Labour should get 40 or so. If they form a coaltion that will leave and opposition in the region of 40 TDs.

    If we get 40TDs in opposition it looks like the largest block will be independents. Will that cause issues?


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  • #2
    dave1982
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    The Brigadier wrote: »
    As things stand at the moment it looks like FG will get in excess of 70 seats. Labour should get 40 or so. If they form a coaltion that will leave and opposition in the region of 40 TDs.

    If we get 40TDs in opposition it looks like the largest block will be independents. Will that cause issues?

    Only if they decide to as FF did:D

    edit i have a very bad feeling FF may go into power with FG.Hope i'm paranoid


  • #3
    spiralism
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    Ming Flanagan leader of the opposition... would love it!


  • #4
    The Brigadier
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    dave1982 wrote: »
    Only if they decide to as FF did:D

    edit i have a very bad feeling FF may go into power with FG.Hope i'm paranoid

    I think it is the best option. A strong government with Labour as a strong and united opposition.


  • #5
    Eliot Rosewater
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    The Independents are a little less motley that the 30th Dail's ones though. Many of them are under the ideological ULA umbrella, and will at least contribute on a national basis (though I can't see them doing anything productive as they won't be willing to compromise). Shane Ross and his no-messing approach is a very welcome addition.


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