Robert Ballagh For President?

OhNoYouDidn't

I hear that the PBP have dropped Norris and are going to get Bobby Ballagh nominated instead with SF.

Interesting.

FreudianSlippers

Isn't he famous for pop-art?


Maybe I should run for president at this point. Boards nomination?

tricky D

Stamps and banknotes, and other things modern.

A bunch I once worked for used to call him Bobby Bollox.

Wolfe Tone

Can't see the point of SF nominating someone tbh, and afaik Ballagh ruled himself out a while back.

OhNoYouDidn't

Wolfe Tone wrote: »

Can't see the point of SF nominating someone tbh, and afaik Ballagh ruled himself out a while back.

He ruled himself out because he was supporting Norris...

Norris appears to be done, so he is back in the game.

Sunnyisland

I am sure he said something similar on rte radio last saturday.

johngalway

FreudianSlippers wrote: »

Maybe I should run for president at this point. Boards nomination?

Go on, I'll vote for ya

imme

He wouldn't appeal to any particular audience, so no chance.

Olney

I hope that Robert Ballagh changes his mind and reconsiders allowing himself be nominated to go forward in the Presidential Election.
I consider that he would have a huge amount to contribute to this office.

Olney

I am new to boards and thought I had already submitted my comment on Robert Ballagh for president but it doesnt seem to be there. So forgive me if this is a repeat!
I would fully support Robert Ballagh for President and feel he has a huge amount to contribute. This contribution would become apparent during the campaign e.g. his contribution to the Peace Process etc etc.

mike65

I suppose he could have appeal as an artsy "Provo lite" candidate, rather than Higgins artsy socialist lite profile.

Olney

Mike65
I have never met the man but from what I have read and heard about him I consider you are incorrect in passing the remark on him with a reference to 'provo'.
Maybe you should do a bit more research before you make such broad statements.
It would be an interesting campaign. I would be interested in hearing further comments from you when you have carried out the suggested research. There was a biography written on his life within the last 12 months which I would recommend that you read - as it gives a very broad picture of Robert Ballagh - the artist , the man and the campaigner etc.
It is available from the public libraries. I cannot remember the exact name of the book - but it is well worth reading.

alejandro1977

Olney wrote: »

Mike65
I have never met the man but from what I have read and heard about him I consider you are incorrect in passing the remark on him with a reference to 'provo'.
Maybe you should do a bit more research before you make such broad statements.
It would be an interesting campaign. I would be interested in hearing further comments from you when you have carried out the suggested research. There was a biography written on his life within the last 12 months which I would recommend that you read - as it gives a very broad picture of Robert Ballagh - the artist , the man and the campaigner etc.
It is available from the public libraries. I cannot remember the exact name of the book - but it is well worth reading.

He campaigned against the Good Friday Agreement. Didn't provide any alternative mind you. And he designed those sh1te banknotes.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Series_C_Banknotes_(Ireland)

mike65

Olney wrote: »

snip

Ballagh is close enough to the Provisional movement (that includes Sinn Fein as much as it does the IRA remember) be warrant my description I think.

After all OhNoYouDidn't was moved to note

I hear that the PBP have dropped Norris and are going to get Bobby Ballagh nominated instead with SF.

Alopex

alejandro1977 wrote: »

He campaigned against the Good Friday Agreement. Didn't provide any alternative mind you. And he designed those sh1te banknotes.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Series_C_Banknotes_(Ireland)

they look pretty good to me.

alejandro1977

Alopex wrote: »

they look pretty good to me.

here's a better view


looks nothing like JJ

Propellerhead

Ballagh did campaign for a No vote for the Good Friday Agreement.