Ming Flanagan this morning

Romper_Stomper

Did anybody see his disgraceful behaviour in the Dáil chamber during the debate on the Water Services Bill this morning? First of all he turns up in a wooly jumper and denim jeans like a crusty while everybody else is wearing a suit (besides that other slob Wallace). Then he started ranting while using coarse language like "piss" - hardly befitting of a parliamentarian.

To anybody on the Left - this is why people laugh at you and don't take you seriously. This is why all the socialists are hidden in the very back corner while the big boys are talking. What an embarrassment. Ming could be in trouble with Dáil authorities after his outburst. Do you honestly thing he will ever progress beyond a one-term novelty backbencher. Imagine somebody like him representing Ireland in the EU parliament or in a ministry.

swimming in a sea

If I can find Flash Gordan's phone number I'll send it on to you.

2ygb4cmqetsjhx

He can dress and speak as he pleases as far as I am concerned. Who cares what he looks like really?

Romper_Stomper

So he can curse and swear? Then he gave a minister a glass of water and walked out.

Tiddlypeeps

If the only bad thing you can say to discredit him is that he dresses badly and uses the word "piss" I'm not convinced.

I haven't been keeping up to date with politics for a while so I'm not sure what he has up to these days but your argument certainly hasn't persuaded me to want rid of him from the dail.

mathie

Hank Mango Vandalism wrote: »

He can dress and speak as he pleases as far as I am concerned. Who cares what he looks like really?

His missus?

He's one of the few politicians who is willing to stand up to everyone else. Like him or hate him, you have to give him his dues.

More power to him, I say.

reprazant

To people on the right, Áine Ní Chonaill is the reason people don't take you seriously.

/Controversial :suspicious:

Seedy Arling

Hank Mango Vandalism wrote: »

He can dress and speak as he pleases as far as I am concerned. Who cares what he looks like really?

It's more how he acts. Being all high and mighty and then when exposed, like the time with the penalty points, he tries to hang everyone.

Utterly dislikeable individual.

cletus van damme

Romper_Stomper wrote: »

So he can curse and swear? Then he gave a minister a glass of water and walked out.

I think you missed the point. You clearly believe in style over substance.

He made a very valid point that the government expects people to pay for water but the water system only provides some people with the "piss" he presented to the minister.
which is undrinkable.

mathie

Not OK - Dresses differently, says "piss"

OK - Be corrupt to the core, bail out corrupt bankers etc etc

Matt_Trakker

If 'piss' is a curse word then what Ming Flanagan wears and says are the least of your problems. :pac:

Romper_Stomper

He pulled a stunt where he shoved a dirty glass of water at a government minister and stomped out like a child. If you can't debate your point then why be a TD? The Dáil issued this statement

Whilst I fully appreciate the need for Members to attract publicity and inform their constituents of the work that they do in Leinster House but when a Member decides to pull a stunt such as this, it does nothing other than denigrate our National Parliament.”

Eight Ball

You are right OP. All those guys in suits would never use bad language but they would take a medical card from someone with cancer.

splashthecash

Hank Mango Vandalism wrote: »

He can dress and speak as he pleases as far as I am concerned. Who cares what he looks like really?

When I first saw him and Wallace in the Dail wearing their casual clothes (pink polo shirt, wolly jumpers, etc.) I thought ah cool...sticking it to those up tight politicians but the more i think about it, i think there should be professional approach to how you dress coming to the government offices. I know what they wear doesn't have any effect on how they can do their job but it is the perception he gives across when he dresses like this. Is it that he can't be arsed putting some effort into looking slight professional seeing as he has so passion about a lot of things?

If you ever heard the saying "don't dress for the job you have, dress for the job you want"....well those two boyos dress for neither imo

Seedy Arling

All the Doper-bots will be out to defend their messiah shortly.

LOSTfan57

Giggs on the left Beckham on the right.

coolisin

Fair Play to him for dressing like he wants rather then in a suit like he's forced to do.
I dont care what he dresses like when he makes sense. His Attitude was perfect this morning, he is saying what his constituents want him to say.
Charging people will be paying for piss water and he's right to be annoyed.

I find that it more disgusting his act of standing up for people is being called an act of vandalism, shows how up their own arses TD's are. People are expected to drink water that is poison and enjoy paying for it.

Nah, I would much rather have somebody running the country who is not a yes man.
Im not part of the left but the left at the moment are the ones talking sense. While the two big parties talk the same sh1t they have talked for two long.

So no he wasn't disgraceful, your attitude of "Oh the state of the peasant, another brandy" is disgraceful

wexfordman2

Romper_Stomper wrote: »

Did anybody see his disgraceful behaviour in the Dáil chamber during the debate on the Water Services Bill this morning? First of all he turns up in a wooly jumper and denim jeans like a crusty while everybody else is wearing a suit (besides that other slob Wallace). Then he started ranting while using coarse language like "piss" - hardly befitting of a parliamentarian.

To anybody on the Left - this is why people laugh at you and don't take you seriously. This is why all the socialists are hidden in the very back corner while the big boys are talking. What an embarrassment. Ming could be in trouble with Dáil authorities after his outburst. Do you honestly thing he will ever progress beyond a one-term novelty backbencher. Imagine somebody like him representing Ireland in the EU parliament or in a ministry.

Yea, cos if you dress in a suit, your obviously competent as we can see from the rest of our td's.

I reckon the should all go back to wearing whigs to be honest

Busted Flat.

Romper_Stomper wrote: »

Did anybody see his disgraceful behaviour in the Dáil chamber during the debate on the Water Services Bill this morning? First of all he turns up in a wooly jumper and denim jeans like a crusty while everybody else is wearing a suit (besides that other slob Wallace). Then he started ranting while using coarse language like "piss" - hardly befitting of a parliamentarian.

To anybody on the Left - this is why people laugh at you and don't take you seriously. This is why all the socialists are hidden in the very back corner while the big boys are talking. What an embarrassment. Ming could be in trouble with Dáil authorities after his outburst. Do you honestly thing he will ever progress beyond a one-term novelty backbencher. Imagine somebody like him representing Ireland in the EU parliament or in a ministry.

IMO he is better than some of the corrupt in suit's. The suit's do not maketh the man, or something like that.

Banjo String

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Oh wait.

SEPT 23 1989

OP has a crush on Ming

Thundercats Ho

Romper_Stomper wrote: »

So he can curse and swear? Then he gave a minister a glass of water and walked out.

Damn uncultured lefties swearing again.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YD-xxoQwOo4

My name is URL

Romper_Stomper wrote: »

He pulled a stunt where he shoved a dirty glass of water at a government minister and stomped out like a child. If you can't debate your point then why be a TD?

You could count on one hand the number of TDs that can actually debate in a mature and logical way.

Our glorious Taoiseach isn't even capable of it :rolleyes:

Cienciano

Romper_Stomper wrote: »

Did anybody see his disgraceful behaviour in the Dáil chamber during the debate on the Water Services Bill this morning? First of all he turns up in a wooly jumper and denim jeans like a crusty while everybody else is wearing a suit (besides that other slob Wallace). Then he started ranting while using coarse language like "piss" - hardly befitting of a parliamentarian.

To anybody on the Left - this is why people laugh at you and don't take you seriously. This is why all the socialists are hidden in the very back corner while the big boys are talking. What an embarrassment. Ming could be in trouble with Dáil authorities after his outburst. Do you honestly thing he will ever progress beyond a one-term novelty backbencher. Imagine somebody like him representing Ireland in the EU parliament or in a ministry.

It's a disgrace. He should wear the best handmade french shirts like Charlie Haughey did. Good quality clothes means good quality character.
Fianna Fail always wore good suits. The banking sector were famous for wearing them and look how professional they've been.

LOSTfan57

Banjo String wrote: »

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Oh wait.

There an amazing number of new members that start threads in AH immediately after joining

Matt_Trakker

Romper_Stomper wrote: »

If you can't debate your point then why be a TD?

"Don't argue with idiots because they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience."

Trevor Cortez Zambrano

With all due respect, in the most unparliamentary language, **** you Romper Stomper, **** you.

I apologise now for my use of unparliamentary language. It is most unparliamentary and I now withdraw it and apologise for it.

LOSTfan57

My name is URL wrote: »

You could count on one hand the number of TDs that can actually debate in a mature and logical way.

Our glorious Taoiseach isn't even capable of it :rolleyes:

Enda reads good now tbf

4zn76tysfajdxp

Used to think he was alright 'til all that penalty point business came out. Turns out he's just another gombeen looking out for himself.

Terry1985

Romper_Stomper wrote: »

Did anybody see his disgraceful behaviour in the Dáil chamber during the debate on the Water Services Bill this morning? First of all he turns up in a wooly jumper and denim jeans like a crusty while everybody else is wearing a suit (besides that other slob Wallace). Then he started ranting while using coarse language like "piss" - hardly befitting of a parliamentarian

I don't care about his politics, but he doesn't have to conform to the suit wearing bores. The vast majority of people he represents don't wear suits and are angry at the water charge given the current quality of their supply. I'd say he performed his job of representing the people who voted for him admirably in this case.

Tom

The substance of what he says is important but the way he dresses does not show respect for the institution that he was elected to. People died so we could have our own parliament - is it too much to ask to have some respect for it?

Tramps Like Us

Ming is not on the left.

ford2600

Seedy Arling wrote: »

All the Doper-bots will be up to defend their messiah shortly.

FYP

Cee-Jay-Cee

He's a thoroughly despicable little weasel. His antics During the penalty points issue showed him up as nothing more than a greedy little fcuk wit that played the rich politician card when it suited him and then when challenged he tried to blame others for creating a system which allowed him to be that way.

He's a complete fake, he's in it for the salary,expenses and pension like all the rest of them, his scummy looks have ensured no one takes him serious and so therefore he has failed his electorate. Hopefully the people of Roscommon will vote for someone with a little credibility next time.

Terry1985

Tom wrote: »

The substance of what he says is important but the way he dresses does not show respect for the institution that he was elected to. People died so we could have our own parliament - is it too much to ask to have some respect for it?

People didn't die to enforce an optional dress code.

LOSTfan57

Tom wrote: »

The substance of what he says is important but the way he dresses does not show respect for the institution that he was elected to. People died so we could have our own parliament - is it too much to ask to have some respect for it?

Cowan was respectful in that interview he gave pissed. Defenitely should introduce a uniform for the Dail. Then its all fixed

Trevor Cortez Zambrano

Tom wrote: »

The substance of what he says is important but the way he dresses does not show respect for the institution that he was elected to. People died so we could have our own parliament - is it too much to ask to have some respect for it?

I'd hazard a guess that those who died would respect Luke Ming a damned sight more than they would many of the other dispicaple c***s in parliament.

Busted Flat.

Tom wrote: »

The substance of what he says is important but the way he dresses does not show respect for the institution that he was elected to. People died so we could have our own parliament - is it too much to ask to have some respect for it?

What respect do the TD's that dress in suit's that were named in the Tribunals have for their place of work, or the TD's that still associate with the same people.

SDTimeout

In 15 years when we look at how far other countries who acted on things, like Iceland when they went into recession. We will look back at our present selves and be ashamed.

Ireland is a backwards nation, Ming Flanagan speaks a lot of sense and he is just constantly dumped on by the media and people who think they are more well off than they actually are.

This is coming from a political family but I genuinely think there's something wrong with you if you actually want to be a politician. There's an ego shift or tilt that isn't found in normal people. A sense of self importance that your one voice should be heard over and over. People are being born into parties and no body can choose for themselves anymore.

The best politicians are the people who don't want to be politicians.

http://www.messynessychic.com/2012/11/28/meet-the-coolest-mayor-in-the-world/

LOSTfan57

CJC999 wrote: »

He's a thoroughly despicable little weasel. His antics During the penalty points issue showed him up as nothing more than a greedy little fcuk wit that played the rich politician card when it suited him and then when challenged he tried to blame others for creating a system which allowed him to be that way.

He's a complete fake, he's in it for the salary,expenses and pension like all the rest of them, his scummy looks have ensured no one takes him serious and so therefore he has failed his electorate. Hopefully the people of Roscommon will vote for someone with a little credibility next time.

A politician with credibility? HA

jimgoose

I say he's no more embarrassing than that Dustin the Turkey clone we call a President. Let the lad dress his way and shove a few fúcks around - it makes a pleasant change, and the well-dressed, immaculately-haircutted pillars of society have made some Jaysus hames of things hitherto.

Banjo String

Tom wrote: »

The substance of what he says is important but the way he dresses does not show respect for the institution that he was elected to. People died so we could have our own parliament - is it too much to ask to have some respect for it?

I'm sure the martyrs of our country couldn't give a rats ass as to what parliamentarians wear, so long as they had the best interests of the country and it's citizens tbh.


The latest lads to bollox us up all wore suits after all. Being well dressed isn't a requirement to make a good Crook.

Rabelais

He's a gombeen and me-feiner of the worst sort. He has all the debating skills of a rabid drunk and the political acumen of a burst sausage.

A dreadful politician devoid of even the merest hint of civic duty; I look forward to witnessing him lose his seat.

LOSTfan57

jimgoose wrote: »

I say he's no more embarrassing than that Dustin the Turkey clone we call a President. Let the lad dress his way and shove a few fúcks around - it makes a pleasant change, and the well-dressed, immaculately-haircutted pillars of society have made some Jaysus hames of things hitherto.

Whats wrong with Michael D?????

Busted Flat.

Rochelle wrote: »

The state of the knacker with his long hair, what an attention seeker.

What a childish post.

jimgoose

LOSTfan57 wrote: »

Whats wrong with Michael D?????

He annoys me intensely.

Trevor Cortez Zambrano

Rochelle wrote: »

The state of the knacker with his long hair, what an attention seeker.

Yeah. That hair that grows out of his actual head! Who does he think he is! Growing hair on his head! What a terrible man! ! How dare he not take scissors to his hair! !

gaius c

Romper_Stomper wrote: »

Did anybody see his disgraceful behaviour in the Dáil chamber during the debate on the Water Services Bill this morning? First of all he turns up in a wooly jumper and denim jeans like a crusty while everybody else is wearing a suit (besides that other slob Wallace). Then he started ranting while using coarse language like "piss" - hardly befitting of a parliamentarian.

To anybody on the Left - this is why people laugh at you and don't take you seriously. This is why all the socialists are hidden in the very back corner while the big boys are talking. What an embarrassment. Ming could be in trouble with Dáil authorities after his outburst. Do you honestly thing he will ever progress beyond a one-term novelty backbencher. Imagine somebody like him representing Ireland in the EU parliament or in a ministry.

Not like that respectably dressed Bertie fella!

afatbollix

Van Wonderful Supporter wrote: »

Used to think he was alright 'til all that penalty point business came out. Turns out he's just another gombeen looking out for himself.

Same when he said he would give up half his wages, Turns out he kept it just like the others.

techdiver

Tom wrote: »

The substance of what he says is important but the way he dresses does not show respect for the institution that he was elected to. People died so we could have our own parliament - is it too much to ask to have some respect for it?

That's hilarious!

You think wearing a suit is the be all and end all?

It's a personal bug bearer of mine that society has decided that you must dress in a particular way in order to be "respectable"!

How people dress has been proven to be no more of a reflection of their respect for institutions and society in general over the years.