The 8th amendment referendum - part 4

Larbre34 · 22-05-2018 08:54PM

Peader already beginning a confused narrative.

RobertKK · 22-05-2018 08:55PM

DubInMeath wrote: »

Any facts to back this up?

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/dr-peter-boylan-stands-over-claim-on-support-for-repeal-1.3496630

Dr Boylan told The Irish Times yesterday that 18 or 19 members of the institute’s national executive had backed repeal at a meeting which specifically discussed the referendum earlier this year.

He also referred to a Survey Monkey form which was distributed to all members of the institute, seeking their views on the referendum and on its related proposals for reform. He said that 79 or 80 members responded, of whom 81 per cent supported repeal.
According to its website, the institute has “close to 200 members, who are experienced consultant obstetricians/gynaecologists and leading experts in their fields”.

Mary Higgins lied with her 80% support just like Peter Boylan lied.

nullzero · 22-05-2018 08:55PM

Larbre34 wrote: »

Somewhere, in an RTÉ broom cupboard, Stepford Steen is tied to a chair, chewing red faced through the duct tape, her wrists bleeding on the cable ties as she watches Trevor torpedo the No campaign single handed.

Do you think he could he dig them out of this hole?

DOS · 22-05-2018 08:55PM

Paedar doing very well.

neonsofa · 22-05-2018 08:55PM

gmisk wrote: »

I don't like Simon Harris particularly... But he spoke pretty well I thought.

I'd say Mary Lou had Peader on warning hence the Sinn féin disclaimer lol

Simon is doing well so far. He seems nervous but composed.

amcalester · 22-05-2018 08:55PM

Peader is struggling to be as coherent as Simon.

Struggling to answer if rape victims should be forced to carry to term.

jjmcclure · 22-05-2018 08:55PM

So that everyone knows. Amnesty International is backing YES. I stopped my 10 year plus monthly donation to them when I realised.

Spread the word no side.

Itssoeasy · 22-05-2018 08:56PM

Is this the first time a politician of a party who has to distance themselves from his parties stated position on an issue ?

bloodless_coup · 22-05-2018 08:56PM

Bit dour so far. Where's the rowdy audience?

gmisk · 22-05-2018 08:56PM

DOS wrote: »

Paedar doing very well.

Er I think you might need to take off those No tinted goggles.... He is useless... He is jumping all over the place and not making a single point lol

22-05-2018 08:57PM

Answer the question.

_Kaiser_ · 22-05-2018 08:57PM

I'm no fan of Harris but he's doing well so far.

Other fella is stumbling and stuttering a lot.

RobertKK · 22-05-2018 08:57PM

Simon Harris is smarmy.

Hotblack Desiato · 22-05-2018 08:57PM

jjmcclure wrote: »

So that everyone knows. Amnesty International is backing YES. I stopped my 10 year plus monthly donation to them when I realised.

Spread the word no side.

They've been backing repeal for a few years now, any donors not aware of that aren't the fastest on the uptake.

gandalf · 22-05-2018 08:58PM

jjmcclure wrote: »

So that everyone knows. Amnesty International is backing YES. I stopped my 10 year plus monthly donation to them when I realised.

Spread the word no side.

How is this news for you that's been their position for ages :rolleyes:

neonsofa · 22-05-2018 08:58PM

It is great that Simon is speaking so passionately and concisely. I am pleasantly surprised.

Arghus · 22-05-2018 08:58PM

I'm a yes voter, but Simon Harris has to much sass and arrogance and not enough warmth.

retro:electro · 22-05-2018 08:58PM

Low blows there from Peadar. Simon seems really passionate, good to see

Shelga · 22-05-2018 08:58PM

Simon Harris doing quite well, he's surprising me! He seems to have his facts in order, other guy trying to deflect by talking about the economic situation?

Surely any eejit can see through this tactic.

bloodless_coup · 22-05-2018 08:58PM

People who leave the country for abortions obviously aren't in danger health wise, therefore they are social abortions / abortions on demand.

spookwoman · 22-05-2018 08:58PM

Paedar not answer the question he wants to force raped women to continue a pregnancy

NuMarvel · 22-05-2018 08:58PM

RobertKK wrote: »

She never answered if she really believed if all those abortions in the UK done on mental health grounds are down to mental health.

I wouldn't expect her to answer that question either, considering she probably hasn't reviewed all the case files. Believe it or not, some doctors are professionals and don't just make things up to bolster their arguments.

DOS · 22-05-2018 08:58PM

amcalester wrote: »

Peader is struggling to be as coherent as Simon.

Struggling to answer if rape victims should be forced to carry to term.

He did very well on that point.

Alf Veedersane · 22-05-2018 08:58PM

Lol, it's a homelessness debate?

amcalester · 22-05-2018 08:58PM

amcalester wrote: »

Peader is struggling to be as coherent as Simon.

Struggling to answer if rape victims should be forced to carry to term.

And now Peader is trying to turn into an anti government debate.

Larbre34 · 22-05-2018 08:59PM

RobertKK wrote: »

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/dr-peter-boylan-stands-over-claim-on-support-for-repeal-1.3496630

Mary Higgins lied with her 80% support just like Peter Boylan lied.

It was 80% of those that responded, was it not?

Did all members of the Institute have the option to respond to that survey? Yes they did.

Do you want to reject the result of Fridays vote if its not 100% turnout? I ask rhetorically, but I suspect your answer will depend on the result...

gmisk · 22-05-2018 08:59PM

neonsofa wrote: »

It is great that Simon is speaking so passionately and concisely. I am pleasantly surprised.

As am I, he seems really clued in.

DOS · 22-05-2018 08:59PM

Arghus wrote: »

I'm a yes voter, but Simon Harris has to much sass and arrogance and not enough warmth.

His voice and tone..

January · 22-05-2018 08:59PM

doylefe wrote: »

People who leave the country for abortions obviously aren't danger health wise, therefore they are social abortions / abortions on demand.

They're in danger for the simple reason that they're travelling. Hemorrahging on a plane isn't fun, and it's a health risk.

_Kaiser_ · 22-05-2018 09:00PM

Harris is obviously very prepared for this... I'm actually impressed

The 8th amendment referendum - part 4

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