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Mexican stand off at RTE Primetime

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    #62
    hotmail.com
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    Toibin would force a raped woman to continue her pregnancy.


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    #63
    mzungu
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    hotmail.com wrote: »
    Maria Steen was due to appear on the Pat Kenny debate tomorrow night on TV3. But it appears she has pulled out of that as well.

    The No side imploding.

    I guess that will be blamed on the Yes side too. It would not surprise me if it was a planned stunt by the No campaign.


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    #64
    Atlantic Dawn
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    Fairly respectful from all so far.


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    #65
    Topgear on Dave
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    hotmail.com wrote: »
    It's confirmed that Maria Steen has pulled out of Pat Kenny debate tomorrow. So there must be something going on in the No camp. Imploding with days to go before the vote.

    If they lose the referendum they will claim they were silenced...


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    #66
    Happy4all
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    Is it worth switching on?


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    #67
    Berserker
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    Pegmatite wrote: »
    How so?
    Last week Claire Byrne let Maria Steen and others, shout down and drown out Yes supporters on her show.

    Some examples to back up your claim would be great.

    What did you think of the LLS debate from a few weeks back? The discussions around the referendum on Brendan O' Connors show had a similar vibe. I'd also put forward McCullough on the show tonight. I get that these people have their own opinions on the matter but they need to be pros and act with impartiality. Monday night was a utter mess for both sides.


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    #68
    garhjw
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    Ally Dick wrote: »
    RTE is clearly pro choice. After the disaster of the Claire Byrne show, they're going to make sure that Yes wins tonight

    I don’t think they are showing bias. It’s just the type of people that support and argue for NO vote aren’t normal. It has been shown time and again. Last weeks debate was a prime example when their behaviour was sub human. As for that Iona institute lot......


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    #69
    Ally Dick
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    hotmail.com wrote: »
    Toibin would force a raped woman to continue her pregnancy.

    It's not the child's fault


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    #70
    lawred2
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    Ally Dick wrote: »
    It's not the child's fault

    Not the woman's either


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    #71
    Pegmatite
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    Ally Dick wrote: »
    RTE is clearly pro choice. After the disaster of the Claire Byrne show, they're going to make sure that Yes wins tonight

    Can you back up your claim that RTE is pro choice please. Can you provide some examples please.


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    #72
    garhjw
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    Ally Dick wrote: »
    It's not the child's fault

    And it’s none of your business


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    #73
    Ally Dick
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    lawred2 wrote: »
    Not the woman's either

    But we all know where this is heading if you introduce abortion on demand up to 12 weeks


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    #74
    hotmail.com
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    Ally Dick wrote:
    It's not the child's fault


    This attitude is just harsh and cruel.


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    #75
    Topgear on Dave
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    Was their noise from the audience there?


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    #76
    Berserker
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    Fann Linn wrote: »
    Two men debating abortion. What a fcuk up from the state broadcaster.

    The women pulled out to be fair to them.


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    #77
    Pegmatite
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    Berserker wrote: »
    What did you think of the LLS debate from a few weeks back? The discussions around the referendum on Brendan O' Connors show had a similar vibe.

    Its not what I think, you think there is a bias. I havent seen those debates. Can you explain why you think the debates where biased. What happened to make you belive there was a bias? Some examples would be great thanks.


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    #78
    Ally Dick
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    Pegmatite wrote: »
    Can you back up your claim that RTE is pro choice please. Can you provide some examples please.

    Three words - Phillip Boucher Hayes


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    #79
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    Berserker wrote: »
    There has been a pretty clear bias in favour of the Yes side in the media and RTE, in particular and that's coming from someone who would be a Yes voter.

    this statement presumes that the sides have an equal justification and quality of logical argument

    this not being the case, what you seem to be asking for is for facilitating media platforms to ensure an equal result

    frankly the media has done all it can to keep this ugly farce a contest by refusing to fact-check, by refusing to investigate the disgraceful behaviour online, on the streets and in the printed lies of much of the hardcore no side, by refusing to investigate and report on the funding of the no side, and by refusing to moderate the last debate to any decent standard


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    #80
    garhjw
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    Ally Dick wrote: »
    But we all know where this is heading if you introduce abortion on demand up to 12 weeks

    Heading where? The no side are the same people that said society would break down if marriage equality was allowed.

    With a yes vote it gives women a choice, that mean they don’t have to have an abortion if they don’t want to. Do you find the concept difficult to understand?


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    #81
    Ally Dick
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    hotmail.com wrote: »
    This attitude is just harsh and cruel.

    Abortion is extremely harsh and cruel


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    #82
    Ally Dick
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    garhjw wrote: »
    Heading where? The no side are the same people that said society would break down if marriage equality was allowed.

    With a yes vote it gives women a choice, that mean they don’t have to have an abortion if they don’t want to. Do you find the concept difficult to understand?

    I was all for marriage equality. Nobody was hurt by that.


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    #83
    SEPT 23 1989
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    There's always a correct reason

    So it's on demand


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    #84
    hotmail.com
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    Cora and the No side teased Harris about debating the issue and then doesn't show up for the debate.


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    #85
    Pegmatite
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    Ally Dick wrote: »
    Three words - Phillip Boucher Hayes

    Sorry, I need more then that. What has Hayes done to show bias?
    Has anyone else in RTE shown bias?


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    #86
    Ronan|Raven
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    Ally Dick wrote: »
    RTE is clearly pro choice. After the disaster of the Claire Byrne show, they're going to make sure that Yes wins tonight

    Ah stop talking ****e.


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    #87
    Ronan|Raven
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    Ally Dick wrote: »
    Three words - Phillip Boucher Hayes

    The same PBH who had one of the best series of interviews with people from both sides of the debate over the last few months?


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    #88
    thomas anderson.
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    Rte bias showing yet again. Clearly pushing their No agenda


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    #89
    Fann Linn
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    Harris- 'I love answering questions'.

    Well Mr. Harris ye were very slow in answering questions in relation to the cervical cancer scandal.


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    #90
    Berserker
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    Pegmatite wrote: »
    Its not what I think, you think there is a bias. I havent seen those debates. Can you explain why you think the debates where biased. What happened to make you belive there was a bias? Some examples would be great thanks.

    Well, if you watch them, you see it pretty clearly. I'd suggest that you detach yourself from the emotional aspect of the debate. Lots of Irish people seem to struggle with this.


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    #91
    hotmail.com
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    thomas anderson. wrote:
    Rte bias showing yet again. Clearly pushing their No agenda

    Berserker wrote:
    Well, if you watch them, you see it pretty clearly. I'd suggest that you detach yourself from the emotional aspect of the debate. Lots of Irish people seem to struggle with this.


    Or is it that one side is winning the argument?


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