Glen Hansard and his crocodile tears

dor843088 · 21-12-2016 10:29PM #1

Embarrassing watching this guy, a multi millionaire crying on tv about homeless people when he could house those 40 people he cares so much about with the stroke of a pen. I wonder if he loses sleep about the issue from his high walled mansion. Or does he want people who actually pay tax in this country on the money they have earned to house them. A minimum wage worker probably has paid more towards social issues and services in this country than this guy and hes on tv crying.

Oodoov · 21-12-2016 10:31PM

Who?

KungPao · 21-12-2016 10:31PM

Oodoov wrote: »

Who?

Outspan.

briany · 21-12-2016 10:32PM

Oodoov wrote: »

Who?

Some guy who was in a film once.

Wibbs · 21-12-2016 10:33PM

I somehow doubt he's a multimillionaire TBH. Well off enough, but not in the U2 stakes or anything like it. Though, yes I do get a pain in my unmentionables when the preaching starts from screen or stage.

Jayop · 21-12-2016 10:34PM

Shocking that you'd have to listen to someone bring attention to a national disgrace. Poor you.

A Dub in Glasgo · 21-12-2016 10:35PM

dor843088 wrote: »

Embarrassing watching this guy, a multi millionaire crying on tv about homeless people when he could house those 40 people he cares so much about with the stroke of a pen. I wonder if he loses sleep about the issue from his high walled mansion. Or does he want people who actually pay tax in this country on the money they have earned to house them. A minimum wage worker probably has paid more towards social issues and services in this country than this guy and hes on tv crying.

So anyone who has become successful cannot agitate for better conditions unless they meet your criteria?

mansize · 21-12-2016 10:37PM

Terrible people using their fame to highlight the plight of the less fortunate...

Bubbaclaus · 21-12-2016 10:40PM

Glen Hansard is Ireland's greatest ever musician and he can do whatever the hell he likes for all I care.

That's all I have to add to this.

osarusan · 21-12-2016 10:40PM

Breaston Plants wrote: »

http://en.mediamass.net/people/glen-hansard/highest-paid.html

Did you read that link beyond the headline?

Like say, the bit about how he owns a football team called the Dublin Angels? Or that he has his own fashion line called Glen Hansard seduction?

or even this bit: UPDATE 21/12/2016 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Breaston Plants · 21-12-2016 10:42PM

osarusan wrote: »

Did you read that link beyond the headline?

Yes, removed post. But the man is still a multi millionaire.

FixdePitchmark · 21-12-2016 10:43PM

Not sure I would pick on Glen.

I'm fairly sure he lives here (and is he resident here ?)
Has fairly solid working class credentials
Is a down to earth guy - who keeps his profile low
Is fairly sound by all accounts
Is a bloody talented musician - and hard worker at his craft.
And was part responsible for one of the best low budget - global successes out of here (Once) - in fact, he was in commitments too.

I hope what they are doing is symbolic - and if it is - it worked.

If it wasn't symbolic - they made a bollix of it. It was more symbolliix

Will be interesting if they stay there over Christmas.

I think behind it all - they are so grateful Peter McVeigh has saved them with a bit of sense.

But it is better than doing nothing - it is better than starting a thread.

Nabber · 21-12-2016 10:44PM

If he made is money legally, pays his taxes and abides by the laws of the land, why hasn't he got the right to expect that it's a social problem.

It's not his duty to house all homeless, I bet OP you could forego holidays, night outs and any luxury items, use the saved monies to and get a homeless person into a hostel.

Should we be out raged that you don't?

Knock the SJW crap on the head. We live in a capitalist country, we put no limits on how rich people can become. If you think the rich or super rich should pay for all of societies failings you are deluded.

What you want is socialism. Communism is better than socialism.

Next you'll want people to get preference in the private sector base on their social standing rather than their ability!

alchemist33 · 21-12-2016 10:44PM

Bubbaclaus wrote: »

Glen Hansard is Ireland's greatest ever musician and he can do whatever the hell he likes for all I care.

That's all I have to add to this.

*cough*

Ahem, Richie Kavanagh?

dor843088 · 21-12-2016 10:44PM

My point is if he cared he would solve the issue with one swipe and not be on tv "crying" about it.

FixdePitchmark · 21-12-2016 10:44PM

Wibbs wrote: »

I somehow doubt he's a multimillionaire TBH. Well off enough, but not in the U2 stakes or anything like it. Though, yes I do get a pain in my unmentionables when the preaching starts from screen or stage.

I'd say his royalties from "Once" the musical - might surprise a few.

Breaston Plants · 21-12-2016 10:45PM

osarusan wrote: »

Did you read that link beyond the headline?

Like say, the bit about how he owns a football team called the Dublin Angels? Or that he has his own fashion line called Glen Hansard seduction?

or even this bit: UPDATE 21/12/2016 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

http://m.independent.ie/business/irish/busker-turned-oscarwinner-hansard-tunes-up-profits-of-14m-31310244.html

The Backwards Man · 21-12-2016 10:45PM

Prefer Jimmy Nail's crocodile shoes meself

ThisRegard · 21-12-2016 10:45PM

I wonder if they all availed of the artists tax exemption these days, first €50,000 tax free at the moment. Might have covered the cost of a bed or two.

osarusan · 21-12-2016 10:46PM

Breaston Plants wrote: »

http://m.independent.ie/business/irish/busker-turned-oscarwinner-hansard-tunes-up-profits-of-14m-31310244.html

Grand yeah, I made no comment on his wealth, just that the original website was obvious nonsense.

dor843088 · 21-12-2016 10:47PM

Nabber wrote: »

If he made is money legally, pays his taxes and abides by the laws of the land, why hasn't he got the right to expect that it's a social problem.

It's not his duty to house all homeless, I bet OP you could forego holidays, night outs and any luxury items, use the saved monies to and get a homeless person into a hostel.

Should we be out raged that you don't?

Knock the SJW crap on the head. We live in a capitalist country, we put no limits on how rich people can become. If you think the rich or super rich should pay for all of societies failings you are deluded.

What you want is socialism. Communism is better than socialism.

Next you'll want people to get preference in the private sector base on their social standing rather than their ability!

You took me up wrong mate I dont want the rich to pay for any social problems I just dont want to them on tv crying trying to get everyone else to pay for them while they hoard their millions.

A Dub in Glasgo · 21-12-2016 10:48PM

dor843088 wrote: »

My point is if he cared he would solve the issue with one swipe and not be on tv "crying" about it.

No, your point is you begrudge Hansard for becoming successful and agitating for a cause that you probably dispise

Oodoov · 21-12-2016 10:48PM

Irish people begrudging someone doing well, that's a first.

Bubbaclaus · 21-12-2016 10:51PM

Oodoov wrote: »

Irish people begrudging someone doing well, that's a first.

Didn't you do the typical begrudger comment of "who?" in one of the very first replies to the thread?

suicide_circus · 21-12-2016 10:51PM

Jayop wrote: »

Shocking that you'd have to listen to someone bring attention to a national disgrace. Poor you.

Only for Glen I wouldn't have had a clue about the homeless crisis as it hasn't been a media hot topic and on every screen and page for the guts of three years.

mzungu · 21-12-2016 10:51PM

Bubbaclaus wrote: »

Glen Hansard is Ireland's greatest ever musician and he can do whatever the hell he likes for all I care.

That's all I have to add to this.

Ah now, what about Rory?

Bubbaclaus · 21-12-2016 10:55PM

mzungu wrote: »

Ah now, what about Rory?

I should've clarified by saying living musician.

Rory is king.

FixdePitchmark · 21-12-2016 10:55PM

dor843088 wrote: »

You took me up wrong mate I dont want the rich to pay for any social problems I just dont want to them on tv crying trying to get everyone else to pay for them while they hoard their millions.

But how do you know they hoard their millions.

I'd say Glen is fairly charitable.

They spend years in poverty chasing a dream and their art. If any of them become successful - fair play to them.

Using music for a cause has been part of political movements for, I don't know - ever.

It isn't about money - it is about the point.

Yes it is miss guided and doesn't work at times. But it definitely highlights the issue.

Jayop · 21-12-2016 10:56PM

suicide_circus wrote: »

Only for Glen I wouldn't have had a clue about the homeless crisis as it hasn't been a media hot topic and on every screen and page for the guts of three years.

Has he or has he not been involved in an action that has greatly raised awareness and support and in turn will force the government into action.

I'm sure you would be aware of the homeless as you step over them. That's not the same as trying to actually do something about it. Hansard isn't screaming 'give me your ****ing money' he's trying to get the government to uphold their responsibilities and quite possibly they could have shamed them into doing that.

Horrible for you.

Chris. · 21-12-2016 10:57PM

dor843088 wrote: »

Embarrassing watching this guy, a multi millionaire crying on tv about homeless people when he could house those 40 people he cares so much about with the stroke of a pen. I wonder if he loses sleep about the issue from his high walled mansion. Or does he want people who actually pay tax in this country on the money they have earned to house them. A minimum wage worker probably has paid more towards social issues and services in this country than this guy and hes on tv crying.

Except of course and this a good one, it is not up to Glen Hansard to house 40 homeless people (even if he is one of many actually housing these 40 homeless people over the Christmas at least) it's up to the mighty government of ours. You know, the people we elect to run our affairs and make sure s**t like homelessness doesn't happen.

By your logic anyone who makes a success of themselves through their own hard work and enjoys very good finances as a result, should not dare speak of the wrongs in this country. Who are they to speak with all the money they have tut tut.

They're doing a whole lot more right now than you or I that's for sure. If there is anything embarrassing its your post and the way you and many like you think.

Jayop · 21-12-2016 10:58PM

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

But how do you know they hoard their millions.

I'd say Glen is fairly charitable.

They spend years in poverty chasing a dream and their art. If any of them become successful - fair play to them.

Using music for a cause has been part of political movements for, I don't know - ever.

It isn't about money - it is about the point.

Yes it is miss guided and doesn't work at times. But it definitely highlights the issue.

Bob Dylan the bastard singing about war while he sat in sunny San Francisco. How dare he.

Glen Hansard and his crocodile tears

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