Martin McGuinness for President

Phill Ewinn

Looks like the shinners have a candidte. Getting my vote.

MitchKoobski

MaGuiness?

Jesus...

pablomakaveli

I'd say anyone that doesnt vote for him will probably be kneecapped anyway so we're ****ed either way.

mikemac

We already have a candidate from Derry

Latchy

It's full circle time ...

EggsAckley

Are foreigners allowed to run?

mikemac

Yes, there was an African candidate in it until recently

FetchTheGin

Latchy wrote: »

It's full circle time ...

That's what Norris said.:pac:

maddragon

I'll vote for him.

Captain Darling

For a suspected murderer he's a likeable chap.

Any link to prove that he's running?

mikemac

Captain Darling wrote: »

Any link to prove that he's running?

You're supposed to this OP

http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0916/president.html

Sinn Féin is expected to name its candidate for the Presidential election this weekend.
Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness and former Stormont minister Michelle Gildernew are understood to be among the contenders.

TheZohanS

Captain Darling wrote: »

For a murderer he's a likeable chap.

Any link to prove that he's running?

Any link to prove that he's a murderer?

Latchy

FetchTheGin wrote: »

That's what Norris said.:pac:

I actually think it would be quite amusing if McGuiness got elected

All those people who wanted a real Irish rebel in the house ( the park) will be chuffed to bits although the chattering classes will 'not be amused ' :pac:

Captain Darling

TheZohan wrote: »

Any link to prove that he's a murderer?

Are you saying that he hasnt organised murders to advance the cause? Or should i refer to them as casualties of war.:pac:

omerin

I'd sooner vote for Ahearn or Norris. In other words there no chance Side Show Bob will get my vote

smash

TheZohan wrote: »

Any link to prove that he's a murderer?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_McGuinness

Not proof, but no smoke without fire. Can't believe a word that man says!

Phill Ewinn

Make MaGuiness president - invite the Queen of England over. Sit back and lol.

Guarantted TV gold when Phillip meets him.

Wolfe Tone

I'll be voting for him, great Irishman.

Much better than the other candidates.

willmunny1990

jesus if its true wel have an IRA man and a man defending kiddie fiddlers running!

jesus were some country.

Phill Ewinn

Phonetical spelling. MI6 will be trolling on here otherwise.

FlutterinBantam

[QUOTE=Phill Ewinn;74433558]Looks like the shinners have a candidte. Getting my vote.[/QUOTE]

This is a guy (OP) who gave this reply to a thread where two kids were seen on CCTV robbing his shop.


Kinda says it all for me:rolleyes:

Won't be getting my vote, but you knew that;)

Dangerous Man

Wolfe Tone wrote: »

I'll be voting for him, great Irishman.

Much better than the other candidates.

Had anybody else written this they'd be laughed off as a troll.

Wolfe Tone

Dangerous Man wrote: »

Had anybody else written this they'd be laughed off as a troll.

Ha, well its true he is much better than the other candidates imo, albeit Higgins is decent enough.

pablomakaveli

Wolfe Tone wrote: »

Ha, well its true he is much better than the other candidates imo, albeit Higgins is decent enough.

What makes him better than the rest?

I'd put Higgins miles ahead of him as being more suitable. Hell even though Norris wrote that disgrace of a letter id still put him as more suitable.

karma_

TheZohan wrote: »

Any link to prove that he's a murderer?

No proof I'd imagine, however I will say this, around Derry there is plenty of talk and there is one very infamous incident that has been attributed to him, which I won't repeat here but I'd imagine that quite a few will know which incident I'm referring to.

keano_afc

All he has to do now is say he's gay and he'll be a shoo-in.

StephenHendry

karma_ wrote: »

No proof I'd imagine, however I will say this, around Derry there is plenty of talk and there is one very infamous incident that has been attributed to him, which I won't repeat here but I'd imagine that quite a few will know which incident I'm referring to.

exactly id' say he is probably linked with a lot of the stuff the IRA did , as others have said no smoke without fire etc. he'd have a very good chance of winning as up against political lightweights and a few unknowns i.e. mary davis and sean gallagher

Dub Ste

EggsAckley wrote: »

Are foreigners allowed to run?

Well Dev was American,and Erskin Childers was born in London,so I guess so.

Min

Personally I like the idea of Martin McGuinness as president just to see Enda Kenny and FG having to deal with him.
Apparently he is good enough to be deputy first minister in Northern Ireland but FG will be telling us he isn't good enough to be president of Ireland.

I don't vote SF but I am tempted...

Captain Darling

keano_afc wrote: »

All he has to do now is say he's gay and he'll be a shoo-in.

Sadly its probably more 'popular' to be a suspected murderer for a cause then be gay.

ejmaztec

pablomakaveli wrote: »

What makes him better than the rest?

I'd put Higgins miles ahead of him as being more suitable. Hell even though Norris wrote that disgrace of a letter id still put him as more suitable.

Higgins won't be the only one miles ahead of him, it'll be like a national marathon to the nearest docks.

My name is URL

Can't see myself voting for him but he always struck me as an engaging and nice enough person despite his history.

Monty Burnz

TheZohan wrote: »

Any link to prove that he's a murderer?

Would it matter? Even if such proof existed, we'd be told that there was a 'war' and 'innocent people get hurt' and how unfortunate it all was, and that - if anything - the victim should be apologising to McGuinness for getting in the way.

Wolfe Tone

Captain Darling wrote: »

Sadly its probably more 'popular' to be a murderer for a cause then be gay.

boring...

With all this pontificating about his record in the troubles don't dare mention why the young man from Derry joined the IRA, or mention his integral role in the peace process and post GFA politics, a role which recently led to a presbyterian minister calling him a "great leader".

decies

If he runs will he deny for the next 25 years that he ran in the first place.

Badgermonkey

I actually find his public persona quite likeable.

The substance of the man and the hidden side of his character are a different matter entirely however.

I couldn't vote for him, too much SF bullsh1t baggage.

Monty Burnz

Wolfe Tone wrote: »

boring...

With all this pontificating about his record in the troubles don't dare mention why the young man from Derry joined the IRA, or mention his integral role in the peace process and post GFA politics, a role which recently led to a presbyterian minister calling him a "great leader".

Why did some join the IRA while others joined the SDLP? Good question. Perhaps some people are more comfortable with murders and executions than other people.

John Hume managed not to join the IRA, didn't he? Where did he go wrong? I'm sure he could have racked up a few dead women and kids if he set his mind to it.

Captain Darling

Wolfe Tone wrote: »

boring...

With all this pontificating about his record in the troubles don't dare mention why the young man from Derry joined the IRA, or mention his integral role in the peace process and post GFA politics, a role which recently led to a presbyterian minister calling him a "great leader".

Pontificating my hole. Typical republican obsfuscating by you i think. I admire the man and he surely is an intelligent likable chap, but there is no doubting the fact that he has blood on his hands.

I've attended lectures where he has spoken and he has great charm. I just dont think he is a suitable modern day candidate.

fedor.2.

Makes a change from Dana and Gay Byrne anyway, im all for it

My name is URL

Jesus.. it didn't take long for this thread to become drenched in the usual hyperbole

Captain Darling

fedor.2. wrote: »

Makes a change from Dana and Gay Byrne anyway, im all for it

I'd put him ahead of Dana, but thats not saying much.

Wertz

I was considering voting for whoever SF put forward...until I saw who they were putting forward.
F*ck me.
This whole thing is getting more farcical by the day...

Monty Burnz

My name is URL wrote: »

Jesus.. it didn't take long for this thread to become drenched in the usual hyperbole

And the usual bitching...

Captain Darling

My name is URL wrote: »

Jesus.. it didn't take long for this thread to become drenched in the usual hyperbole

Sorry, i didnt hear you there. I was too busy putting on my celtic jersey, singing republican songs and getting misty eyed about 1916.

4zn76tysfajdxp

My name is URL wrote: »

Jesus.. it didn't take long for this thread to become drenched in the usual hyperbole

Every thread on this site descends into hyperbole.

fedor.2.

Why isnt Gerry Adams going for it though?

Captain Darling

fedor.2. wrote: »

Why isnt Gerry Adams going for it though?

He's too grizzly. Maguinness has a more grandfatherly, werthers original sucking murderer aura about him. More mass appeal.

TheZohanS

Captain Darling wrote: »

Are you saying that he hasnt organised murders to advance the cause? Or should i refer to them as casualties of war.:pac:

You called him a murderer and I asked for a link, have you got one?

My name is URL

Anyway.. I doubt they expect him to be in with any real chance. They probably just want to have a name in the hat. How the hell is he gonna do the whole campaign thing while still serving in Stormont?

Wolfe Tone

Captain Darling wrote: »

Sorry, i didnt hear you there. I was too busy putting on my celtic jersey, singing republican songs and getting misty eyed about 1916.

Thats the spirit haha

Wolfe Tone

My name is URL wrote: »

Anyway.. I doubt they expect him to be in with any real chance. They probably just want to have a name in the hat. How the hell is he gonna do the whole campaign thing while still serving in Stormont?

I imagine Gerry Kelly or someone will take over as acting deputy first minister while he is campaigning