Exit poll: The post referendum thread. No electioneering.

WoolyJumper

"Until people say thinks Ronan we have enough of you in politics" people have been saying that for a long time Ronan

captbarnacles

I'll go first: we've had enough of you in politics Ronan

o1s1n

Itssoeasy wrote: »

Ronan Mullen not surprisingly won't support the legislation.

Bloody hell he's unbearable.

chalkitdown1

Ronan Mullen is an absolute cnut.

Fr Tod Umptious

Grayson wrote: »

What did the exit poll say for that constituency

No idea, and as I said "final totals"

Back in 2011 GE the Exit poll showed far smaller return for FF than actually happened, people were ashamed to even tell a pollster they voted FF.

Not saying that is the case here but the final totals will obviously be a truer reflection than any exit poll.

RobertKK

Billy86 wrote: »

That phenomenal ar*ehole Ronan Mullen on RTE now saying he will not respect democracy.

He can still represent No voters by voting against legislation if he wants which is democracy.

retro:electro

Ronan Mullen is the head of this fella

Billy86

"I have criticised the British laws on abortion, so the British laws on abortion have been called into question."

Basically what that eejit just said. Good riddance, hopefully he fades into oblivion but he's exactly the type of person along with KAte Ascough, her alter ego Katie Martin, Sherlock, etc that I am worried will try to continue to use this as a wedge issue to build a 'new right' with.

Sheeps

chalkitdown1 wrote: »

Ronan Mullen is an absolute cnut.

If ever there is a debate in future, you could plant Ronan Mullen on the side you want to lose. It will guarantee a win for you. The man is toxic.

Itssoeasy

It says something when michael Healy Rae says he'll accept the will of the Irish people and it's Ronan Mullen who says he won't.

Taytoland

Disappointing result but I think the no side should lose with dignity. Not that it effects me living in East Belfast.

Fr Tod Umptious

RobertKK wrote: »

He can still represent No voters by voting against legislation if he wants which is democracy.

Exactly

The democracy for the referendum has allowed the democracy of the representative parliament to legislate on the availability of abortion.

o1s1n

Sheeps wrote: »

If ever there is a debate in future, you could plant Ronan Mullen on the side you want to lose. It will guarantee a win for you. The man is toxic.

He's such a caricature that it's hard to believe he's actually a human with independent thoughts rolling around inside his head.

Grayson

SexBobomb wrote: »

I have to say the attitude of the vocal online pro-choice voters has been very disappointing throughout, all sneering and calling anyone with a different opinion uneducated and anti-woman,
. I'm glad it's over. I'm sure the majority approached the topic and other people with respect but the level of public discourse has been fairly low in my opinion.

There was a guy in Dublin last week with a placard saying "yes voters should have been aborted".

If you look on twitter and facebook you'll see loads of pro lifers referring to yes voters as murderers. There's been comparisons to nazi's and the holocaust (even on boards).
Yeah, those feckers are all uneducated and anti-woman. And for good measure, let me include the entire leadership of the love both campaigns and Iona institute.

captbarnacles

I've had enough of Katie Ascough already.

Kh1993

Ascough still fighting her losing battle, won’t accept the legislation. Bless, maybe she’ll go back to defending her sex education group that tapes people’s hands together.

Inquitus

Atoms for Peace wrote: »

Ironically nations that are in favour of child marriage.

Child marriage is still legal in the US in some states.

Fr Tod Umptious

Itssoeasy wrote: »

It says something when michael Healy Rae says he'll accept the will of the Irish people and it's Ronan Mullen who says he won't.

When have they ever not ?

(Full Disclosure: Kerry resident, not a HR voter though)

Billy86

RobertKK wrote: »

He can still represent No voters by voting against legislation if he wants which is democracy.

Saying he will fight against the will of the people is anti-democratic, this is not disputable in any way, shape or form.

listermint

suicide_circus wrote: »

I should hope so. You can't force parenthood on one gender if the other has an option to avoid it. That would be sexism and lord knows there is nothing more vile and reprehensible than sexism.

If you are that worried about supporting a child wear a condom and pull out .


Lunatic

Itssoeasy

RobertKK wrote: »

Billy86 wrote: »

That phenomenal ar*ehole Ronan Mullen on RTE now saying he will not respect democracy.

He can still represent No voters by voting against legislation if he wants which is democracy.

He can indeed. But a lot of no vote TDs have said they will support(or at least not delay the legislation) because it was the will of the people(which is what elections/referendum).

Water John

Ronan and Katie are the faces of the extremist runt of the No campaign. They will go on but be irrevelent.

STB.

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

I know it's not how majorities work but i was talking in the context of the poast that said



I reckon that when the final totals come in from Kerry and whatever Tipp constituency McGrath represents, the Yes win % will be less than the national.

Thus disproving the statement that the TDs are "totally out of touch with the electorate"

Their electorate are the people in that constituency, not someone the other side of the country.

The Healy- Rae's are far from out of touch with their electorate, that is being debated on another AH thread already this week

If the majority voted yes in their constituencies then they are out of touch.

Try and twist it any other way you want, but thats the facts of itl

erica74

I genuinely feel so emotional watching footage of the leaders of the various groups involved in spearheading the Yes campaign. I've seen footage of them going into count centres to cheers and hugs and tears and it's giving me goosebumps. All of them have done us so proud. Every person who campaigned and canvassed and took part in debates on the TV and on the street deserve so much congratulations on a well run, well fought, long and hard campaign. I can't thank them enough for campaigning on my behalf and on behalf of all girls and women in Ireland.

suicide_circus

listermint wrote: »

If you are that worried about supporting a child wear a condom and pull out .


Lunatic

But contraception can fail. Where is your compassion?

WoolyJumper

I've a feeling we haven't seen the last of Katie. Seems like she will fit in well with Renua

Itssoeasy

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

Itssoeasy wrote: »

It says something when michael Healy Rae says he'll accept the will of the Irish people and it's Ronan Mullen who says he won't.

When have they ever not ?

(Full Disclosure: Kerry resident, not a HR voter though)

I was expected him to give a qualified answer to it but he didn't which was suprising.

o1s1n

listermint wrote: »

If you are that worried about supporting a child wear a condom and pull out .


Lunatic

Won't have to now as we'll all just be relying on having abortions if the loonie pro lifers are to be believed.

listermint

suicide_circus wrote: »

But contraception can fail. Where is your compassion?

The chances of your getting someone pregnant whilst wearing a condom and pulling out are so remote it's not worth talking about.

But sure whatever your having yourself ..like

tigger123

RobertKK wrote: »

He can still represent No voters by voting against legislation if he wants which is democracy.

I'd say the other Senators will only be flocking to his side to give him a dig out.

If the No side had any sense they'd be starting the soft sell to have the legislation watered down as much as possible. But no, digging their heels in and sticking their heads in the sand.