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Ming Flanagan this morning

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    #32
    Tom
    Registered Users Posts: 267 ✭✭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?


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    #33
    Tramps Like Us
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    Ming is not on the left.


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    #34
    ford2600
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    Seedy Arling wrote: »
    All the Doper-bots will be up to defend their messiah shortly.

    FYP


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    #35
    Cee-Jay-Cee
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    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.


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    #36
    Terry1985
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    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.


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    LOSTfan57
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    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


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    #38
    Trevor Cortez Zambrano
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    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.


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    Busted Flat.
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    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.


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    SDTimeout
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    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/


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    LOSTfan57
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    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


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    jimgoose
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    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.


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    Banjo String
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    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.


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    Rabelais
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    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.


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    LOSTfan57
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    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?????


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    Busted Flat.
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    Rochelle wrote: »
    The state of the knacker with his long hair, what an attention seeker.

    What a childish post.


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    #47
    jimgoose
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    LOSTfan57 wrote: »
    Whats wrong with Michael D?????

    He annoys me intensely.


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    Trevor Cortez Zambrano
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    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! !


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    gaius c
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    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!


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    afatbollix
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    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.


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    #51
    techdiver
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    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.


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    #52
    Tom
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    Terry1985 wrote: »
    People didn't die to enforce an optional dress code.

    Correct.

    But showing respect for the institution is hardly difficult. You can still have your left wing opinions and stand up for the people who voted you into office - but is it too much to ask to show respect and at least look professional?

    He is by no means the only politician to show disrespect but he is the topic of this thread


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    #53
    bodice ripper
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    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 keep forgetting people like you actually exist, especially outside of the US.


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    #54
    Tom
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    techdiver wrote: »
    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.

    No - it is far from the be all and end all - but showing respect is important.


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    wexfordman2
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    Busted Flat. wrote: »
    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.


    Or how about the drunken rabble during the abortion debate. Pulling women onto their laps etc.

    I think the op needs to re evaluate his perception of respect for the Dail


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    #56
    bodice ripper
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    Tom wrote: »
    No - it is far from the be all and end all - but showing respect is important.


    Its very important to wear a suit while you ride the country sideways. That's the main thing.


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    LOSTfan57
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    Tom wrote: »
    Correct.

    But showing respect for the institution is hardly difficult. You can still have your left wing opinions and stand up for the people who voted you into office - but is it too much to ask to show respect and at least look professional?

    He is by no means the only politician to show disrespect but he is the topic of this thread

    I like that Ming individual not just a clone in a suit. If the biggest thing the Dail has to worry about is enforcing a uniform well then its really messed up priorities


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    #58
    pundy
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    the biggest scumbags in there are the ones dressed to the nines in suits spouting out ideas and nonsense. at least Ming has the decency to make that point about the undrinkable water for his constituents.

    the rest of them couldnt give a fvck about anyone but their own career.

    fair play to the chap. he obviously has a backbone, unlike most of the r3tards in there.


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    SDTimeout
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    #60
    BillyMitchel
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    As the evidence suggests Romper Stomper, you have been looking at too many right wing movies

    Do you think Ming should get a lemon suit like that kant Bertie?

    If Mings dress code is you biggest concern while listening to them clown then may I suggest switching over to Babestation.


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    #61
    techdiver
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    Tom wrote: »
    No - it is far from the be all and end all - but showing respect is important.

    But did the people whio wrecked the country with corruption and gombeenism wear suits? Were they showing respect for the institutions they were elected to?

    Your priorities are all wrong my friend. It doesn't matter what someone wears as long as they do their job.

    Michael O'Leary doesn't wear Italian suits all day and he's the most successful CEO this country has produced. The leaders in the IT world, Zuckerberg, Gates, Jobs weren't suit wearers, but they did a fine job. I'm sure well suited bluffers would be better in those roles though??


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