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Miriam Won't be going for Presidency

[Deleted User]

Just confirmed on RtE 9pm news.

I didn't think it was a good idea for her to run at this time- right decision IMHO.

Maybe years from now, who knows.

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Barry Badrinath

DeanAustin wrote: »

I still would.

Jaysis no.

The head on her...the voice on her...the 47 kids she's had...like a pencil in a ring doughnut that one.

Ulysses Gaze

Anyone but that scumbag Ahern.

tayto lover

Miriam Won't be going for Presidency

Thank God for that. Can't stand her fakeness.

Barry Badrinath

[Deleted User] wrote: »

The igloo competitions around here were great :pac::pac:

#there'salwaysanother35yearsfromnowifyou'rearound :P

Aaww

Im home in 6 weeks, will ya make it snow please!

Kermit.de.frog

Surely it's time we deleted the Presidency?

Do we really need a President?

Yer Da sells Avon

Deleted User wrote: »

What's people's views of Bertie? Not now, but maybe next election time in 5 years- still too soon?

Twenty years will probably be too soon. Which is sort of a shame because he'd probably be a really good president.

[Deleted User]

Barry Badrinath wrote: »

Aaww

Im home in 6 weeks, will ya make it snow please!

Well, while it went to 15.5 degrees today, I wouldn't be surprised given the cold since Christmas that we'd have a freak shower

#don'tstopbelieving

Kermit.de.frog wrote: »

Surely it's time we deleted the Presidency?

Do we really need a President?

It's part of our constitution. Leaving that aspect aside, I do think they have a good role to play and they add value to Ireland as a brand, which creates jobs, tourism, business, influence with other countries, world stage representation etc etc.

screamer

Kermit.de.frog wrote: »

Surely it's time we deleted the Presidency?

Do we really need a President?

Given that they sign stuff into law then yes for the moment we do need one. Course we could change that and not need one. We don't need one IMHO. But then I also think we don't need a seanad not such a large number of politicians for such a tiny country. We're kinda full of bull in Ireland.

Kermit.de.frog

Deleted User wrote: »

It's part of our constitution.

It's an elected office.

From what i'm hearing is suggestions there would be no contest. Kinda shows it's a joke tbh.

[Deleted User]

Hapax Legomenon wrote: »

Twenty years will probably be too soon. Which is sort of a shame because he'd probably be a really good president.

Since I asked the question, I'll give my view.

I think he did Trojan work for the peace process.
He was arrogant at the time of the 2008 financial crises which lasted many years after and for many, up to this evening and beyond.

If he went for presidency this year, I wouldn't vote for him if Higgins went too.But in 5 years time? I'd see who else was running first- but if I didn't like them, I would vote for him- but purely on the basis of the peace agreement.

99nsr125

statesaver wrote: »

Genuinely delighted

Genuinely :-)

Yer Da sells Avon

Deleted User wrote: »

Since I asked the question, I'll give my view.

I think he did Trojan work for the peace process.
He was arrogant at the time of the 2008 financial crises which lasted many years after and for many, up to this evening and beyond.

If he went for presidency this year, I wouldn't vote for him if Higgins went too.But in 5 years time? I'd see who else was running first- but if I didn't like them, I would vote for him- but purely on the basis of the peace agreement.

I'd vote for him if Miggledy Higgins wasn't running. Not just because of his work during the peace process, but also because he'd be really good at it.

[Deleted User]

Hapax Legomenon wrote: »

I'd vote for him if Miggledy Higgins wasn't running. Not just because of his work during the peace process, but also because he'd be really good at it.

I'd have to really reflect on voting for him this election.

He'd need to start with an act of contrition, either now or 5 years time. He presided over a government that ultimately caused an awful lot of hurt and suffering; hence the demise of FF.

While I might be "OK", many others aren't; and I'm not willing to push them to one-side. I'd prefer to lose the chance of Ireland gaining from what qualities he has, than "betray" the people who are still suffering today, from the legacy of his approach to government.

Maybe I'm wrong in thinking that way but it's hard to think differently.

AllForIt

I'm sorry but I think the idea of Miriam as president is just laughable.

Mutant z

Best news i have heard this week.

diomed

dublinman1990 wrote: »

Her own summer chat show is called off for this year because she is making a documentary on the Northern Ireland troubles.

https://www.rsvplive.ie/news/tv-film/miriam-ocallaghan-wont-replaced-saturday-12310173

I hope RTE don't buy this.

Ipso

Deleted User wrote: »

I'd have to really reflect on voting for him this election.

He'd need to start with an act of contrition, either now or 5 years time. He presided over a government that ultimately caused an awful lot of hurt and suffering; hence the demise of FF.

While I might be "OK", many others aren't; and I'm not willing to push them to one-side. I'd prefer to lose the chance of Ireland gaining from what qualities he has, than "betray" the people who are still suffering today, from the legacy of his approach to government.

Maybe I'm wrong in thinking that way but it's hard to think differently.

People are actually considering Bertie? He presided over a massive credit bubble and help pump the property bubbly, and then told anyone who spoke out to go commit suicide.
F***er should be shot with a ball of his own sh1te.

[Deleted User]

Ipso wrote: »

People are actually considering Bertie? .

Well, yes they are. Doesn't mean they'll ultimately vote for him though if he did run.

retro:electro

Ridiculous that this was ever even a thing that needed to be refuted. Miriam as president would be a national embarrassment. Jaysus no. Stick to bobbin your head on Prime Time pretending you know what you’re on about

diomed

The problem is we will be offered candidates we don't want.
Who wants to vote for preening egomaniacs? I don't.

ReReginald Perrin

Someone with 8 kids signing the baby killer legislation off, lol

sdanseo

This is good news, but not all good news. The battleaxe will continue to be given hundreds of thousands in our taxes to squeak dramatically and spout shíte for the forseeable future.

Hitman3000

Not that it's important but I would like Mickey H. to do something politicians are not known for, but to keep his word and only serve one term. He did state he would only serve one term prior to his election. What an experience to see a politician keep their word.

mfceiling

Good.

A tv presenter as our head of state. No thanks.

sdanseo

Hitman3000 wrote: »

Not that it's important but I would like Mickey H. to do something politicians are not known for, but to keep his word and only serve one term. He did state he would only serve one term prior to his election. What an experience to see a politician keep their word.

If it's in the interests of the country breaking his word is still the honourable thing to do.

Given the alternatives appear to be Bertie Ahern or Gerard Carughwell, it's pretty obvious what's best for Ireland in this scenario.

Hitman3000

sdanseo wrote:

If it's in the interests of the country breaking his word is still the honourable thing to do.

Oxymoron if ever I saw one. Thanks I'm impressed.

sdanseo

Hitman3000 wrote: »

Oxymoron if ever I saw one. Thanks I'm impressed.

I would have called it a (rather high quality) paradox myself. But you're welcome.

FranklinMint

Ipso wrote: »

People are actually considering Bertie? He presided over a massive credit bubble and help pump the property bubbly, and then told anyone who spoke out to go commit suicide.
F***er should be shot with a ball of his own sh1te.

He'd have to open a bank account first

I had to do the same with my last job

dense

The Senator Craughwell character who's mad to get to the Aras, he's channeling that retired garda vibe, he's very like that Gerry O'Carroll fella.

They look and sound like they were separated at birth.

Laois_Man

Strazdas wrote: »

I hope it's not the case that Higgins gets a free run at this and there's no election. There's no way that should be a 14 year job and he doesn't even have to go to the electorate second time.

As far as I'm concerned, Mickey D can have a free run at this with no election for 100 years if he could live that long...it shouldn't be a 14 year job, it should be a job until death if anyone wants it that long. Irish presidential election is a massive waste of time and money.