Introducing your new candidate for Europe

Dav

Inspired by Kim Dotcom's bold leap into the world of politics, Boards.ie announces a new candidate for the upcoming European Parliament elections.



Tom "DeVore" Murphy has been an activist for internet rights for almost 20 years. In this time he has seen it change from Sir Tim Berners-Lee's humble beginnings to an integral part of daily life. However, we have all seen the shockingly poor knowledge and foresight shown by our politicians when it comes to understanding this revolutionary tool and this has to change. European citizen's rights are being decided upon by people with almost no hands on experience of daily life with the Internet.

With this said, Murphy's key issues will be:

• A free and open internet for all
• Internet access is a basic right, every citizen needs it
• Repealing the 2009 Defamation Act to once again allow free speech in Ireland
• Integration of Boards.ie's Moderation and Administrative tools into PULSE for the tracking and aprehension of internet criminals
• Repealing "Sherlock's Folly" and enacting real and meaningful law in areas of copyright
• Bring Dáil Éireann into the 21st Century - mandatory Social Media training for all members
• Transparency in all Governmental and Civil Service departments
• All schools to teach responsible internet use
• Anti-spying measures introduced to all public and private sector internet data

We propose that membership to Boards.ie be mandatory for all TD's Senators and elected representatives, as well as all departments of the civil service and that meaningful communication between the people and their servants be brought about to try and restore public faith in the government that serves them.

Tom DeVore Murphy wrote:

For too long I've stood by and watched successive governments fail our country. We have attracted some of the biggest names in the international technology landscape to Ireland, but a fundamental lack of knowledge in how they operate costs us more jobs, more taxes into the economy and more innovation for the world over. Starting today, my campaign will aim to bring about a fairer, stronger and connected Ireland and Europe. We will no longer let our internet be held hostage by rogue "intelligence" agencies operating with impunity or by clueless ministers who wilfully ignore the best legal and expert advice in the country. We will make sure that those who watch the watchers will never have to fear a disgusting public display of scandal again.

Tom "Devore" Murphy will be running in the Dublin constituency and if you live in this constituency, you can expect to hear from him or his team very soon.

Thank you all for your time.

Dav

Your replies on this forum are pre-moderated, but please post your thoughts and messages of support and we'll approve them as the day goes on. We expect a personal statement from Tom around lunchtime today.

Wossack

I hear he's just running to get a better shot at Merkel

Sleepy

This is a pretty cruel April Fools giving false hope of the idea of a politician with vision and integrity.

Penn

While I wish him lots of success and think he can make some real, positive changes if given the opportunity, how will the following affect Boards rules regarding banning people etc?

A free and open internet for all
Repealing the 2009 Defamation Act to once again allow free speech in Ireland

Setun

This should actually happen.

kippy

Ah now lads...........
A bit too obvious........

OldGoat

I for one welcome our new OVorelord

Agent Coulson

With this said, Murphy's key issues will be:
A free and open internet for all

Dav wrote: »

Your replies on this forum are pre-moderated,

Yakuza

Two April 1st posts on one day, omergawsh.

Kintarō Hattori

April Fools...... right?

MugMugs

Dev for April Fools Taoiseach!!!!!!!!

regi

I think I would fly back to Ireland, gain residency rights and actually vote for this.

Khannie

I'd vote for him.

Hermy

Long live the king!

MajesticDonkey

I support every single issue mentioned 100%. Fair play agat!

Liamario

You have my vote!

Was talking to Tom about this recently. He's very excited about his future as a politician. He's done so much for SSF and for mental health in Ireland that this was the natural progression. He'll get my vote.

DeVore

I will stop at nothing,
Say the right things,
When electioneering I trust I can rely on your vote

freyners

Tom, best of luck with your run. You've always impressed me by your knowledge and ability to debate well on a range of topics.

If you have a moment, could you explain how you hope to accomplish things such as the Pulse idea when working out in Brussels?

GLaDOS

The only problem is I can only vote for you once.

4zn76tysfajdxp

What is this, some kind of joke?

Tigger

I wish I could vote for this I believe in DeVore

Tar.Aldarion

DeVore wrote: »

I will stop at nothing,
Say the right things,
When electioneering I trust I can rely on your vote

Your vote is mine, a valued and accurate view on all these key issues. Tom for Europe.

LegacyUser

DeVore wrote: »

I will stop at nothing,
Say the right things,
When electioneering I trust I can rely on your vote

I assume that you will stop at saying the things the people think they want to hear. Also you will now have every thing you typed as your history and judgement. So I think you may have meant "nothing will stop me" Good Luck, with you as possible future official. That is a future I can believe in.

karlh

Finally a reason to vote. Best of luck Dev!

LegacyUser

Go get'em Tom. You'll be running the show within five years.

bumper234

I for one welcome our new alien overlord and look forward to the beginning of his 1000 year reign.

bumper234

I for one welcome our new alien overlord and wish him well in his 1000 year reign.

Beasty

Not sure about this - may have a bit of the Johnny Logan look but he's not getting my backing until I've heard what he's going to sing

Sky King

Any reason April 1st was chosen!!??

Ahem...

pinkypinky

April Fool?

Toto Wolfcastle

Beasty wrote: »

Not sure about this - may have a bit of the Johnny Logan look but he's not getting my backing until I've heard what he's going to sing

That's a bit unfair. Tom has DeVilishly good looks while Johnny Logan is just meh.

/coat

And if he sings like Johnny he's definitely losing my vote. It's for the good of the people.

dublinman1990

Finally someone with a lot of sense to vote for in this election.

You will get my vote Tom. I hope you will win it.

Zillah

You're going to block any posts pointing out that it's April 1st, aren't you?

It was the comment about joining boards.ie being mandatory that gave you away!

Doctor DooM

Tom where do you stand on difficult issues like rage quitters in Fifa '14?

lynski

Well doe Tom the first cyper-candidate of 2014, thi is the way of the future.
Is it possible to align with Tom as a Boards candidate for the Midlands–North-West (European Parliament constituency)?
I fully subscribe to all of Toms positions and would like to add my candidacy to his for the Midlands–North-West (European Parliament constituency) ticket.
I do not have Tom's long-standing, fearless, advocacy history but I have been a boards member of long-standing and this is more then enough knowledge.
I also would fulfill the 'party's' female quota requirement.

Act. React. Impact. Indeed.

unkel

I've checked this forum every day for the last 5 years waiting for an announcement. I'm glad the wait wasn't in vain. Go Tom!

Pawwed Rig

I spent the morning printing out post #1 10,000 times. Does anyone want to help me distribute them to the lunchtime work crowd?

Dymo

Am I the only one to think this is an April Fool's ???

the_syco

It's sad that more through was put into this April Fools joke than the running of our banks... :pac:

Micky Dolenz

Where can I get some badges?

Star Lord

DeVore wrote: »

I will stop at nothing,
Say the right things,
When electioneering I trust I can rely on your vote

Finally someone that's worth voting for!!!

Ben D Bus

ScienceNerd wrote: »

The only problem is I can only vote for you once.

Just sign up with multiple accounts! :cool:

ABajaninCork

Did anyone look at the date?

stimpson

When I saw a Voice for Europe, I thought Eurosong.


I am disappoint.

Lucious Sweet

Best of luck with the election but you election poster is very blue and cold.
You need to warm it up a bit.

Something like this perhaps
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or this

Gordon

About time.

vicwatson

Which European party will you align yourself to if voted in?

Happy April 1st btw !! :-)

Manach

I look forward to picketing his events, "Down with this sort of thing!".

Gaspode

Bank details sent, best of luck Tom.