anthonyjmaher wrote: » Seems like it's not enough to ask for balance on these panels/boards any more. It's now about vilifying and "social media shaming" of the men who are on the panels/ boards. I heard the McGill organiser earlier this week and he sounds like he's had enough of it. He said that when organising panels, he has to fit numerous criteria on balance like left/right, FG/FF/Shinner, male/female ... His job sounds impossible, particularly when people are just waiting for him to release the names on the panel to start tweeting to push their own agenda.
Brendan Bendar wrote: » What’s his name...Joe Mulholland..big wheel in RTE is in charge of this. Getting a bit more ‘push back ‘ than he ever got in RTE. Probably wishes he never got involved given the cretins who are covering every aspect of these events these days. Not a good outlook in this posters opinion.
Diceicle wrote: » Presumably McGill is privately ran? In that case he should be able to have whatever lineup he wants. Also, when we start down mandatory gender diversity/representation it stands to reason that we then need racial representation, sexual representation and so on.
Callan57 wrote: » Michael D is 77 ... you'd swear by the discussion he was 107. I know lots of 77 year olds who do not consider themselves old or past it and who are more active than many many half their age. As it happens I think he looks better and fitter now than he did during the last election campaign. Vis-a-vis the gender discussion ... when Ml D was elected I remember my nephew (age 15 at the time) questioning how he could be president when he wasn't a woman! We are all influenced by what we see & when we see little or no women in positions of power unconsiously we are being conditioned to accept it as the norm.
alan partridge aha wrote: » I hope some one runs against him, at 77 he is way too old and he did say he was a one term person.
FrancieBrady wrote: » What has he not been able for so far?
Brendan Bendar wrote: » Nothing, but we are talking about 4 to 5 years from now. Are you out peddling the SF line again Francie? The little lad has done his job, for Jaysus sake jack it in now, sit back and enjoy life, don’t be a greedy gimp shuffling around at 81 or two. You are not the pope Have some respect for your country.
FrancieBrady wrote: » I think you must just be someone who likes to whinge and begrudge. If he is unable to do the job, fair enough. But he shows no signs of ill health or infirmity. I don't see why you guys have to make stuff up to cover your dislike of the man. He has been a good and intelligent president, who has shown tremendous respect for everyone. p.s. I have no idea what the SF line is on the office. Unlike some I am well able to make up my own mind.
Brendan Bendar wrote: » You keep up that mantra Francie, I’ve lost count of how many times you try to tell us that. Now, the lad said he would be one term. He was elected on that kind of information. Did he get a liking for the trappings and pomp of the job and the gravy on the plate,and said “I’ll have a bit more of this,please” In my opinion the lad needs to be honest and do the right thing.
FrancieBrady wrote: » Did he sign a contract to only do one term? No, he didn't. Have all the other parties figured out that focus groups and polls show that the majority of the public are more than happy with his tenure. Yes they have. Run for the office yourself maybe, if it is so important that we waste millions trying to find somebody as good. You clearly seem to know what is required. p.s. I really don't see the significance of the repeated trolling about SF. It's rather silly and revealing.
Brendan Bendar wrote: » Nothing, but we are talking about 4 to 5 years from now. Are you out peddling the SF line again Francie?The little lad has done his job, for Jaysus sake jack it in now, sit back and enjoy life, don’t be a greedy gimp shuffling around at 81 or two. You are not the pope Have some respect for your country.
Callan57 wrote: » What's with this "the lad" & "the little lad" ... you sound like an English football manager?
Brendan Bendar wrote: » Agree, the little lad has done a good job. Now, stop being greedy, and do the decent thing.
Brendan Bendar wrote: » Figure of speech C. Have you some problem with it? Apologies if you have.
lawred2 wrote: » The 'little lad' thing makes you sound like a bit of a prick.. It's unnecessary
Brendan Bendar wrote: » What “trolling” is this you refer to. Can posters not express their opinion ? You seem very sensitive about the subject, posters are entitled to comment. Playing the ‘trolling’ card way too early,my friend. Nobody ‘trolling’ here, just saying it as it is.
Brendan Bendar wrote: » No, not a bit of a prick, but if you think so, who am I to disagree. Not unnecessary, it’s saying it as it is. Maybe a little irreverent, but,hey it’s 2018- least I heard.
Callan57 wrote: » Doesn't bother me just wondering. As I say just reminded me of one of those football managers being paternalistic to multi-million pound earning guys ... not that I spend much time listening to football managers!
Oops69 wrote: » Michael d said in his election campaign he would be president for one term , if he decides to run again he’s just like a lot of other politicians and I will have lost a huge amount of respect ..he should do the honorable thing and go , there is a retirement age in a lot of jobs of 65 for a reason , it’s not ageist to say most people aren’t able to work effectively until they die .
mattser wrote: » Was there a decree that people abandoned common courtesy with the arrival of 2018 ?
FrancieBrady wrote: » Oops69 wrote: » Michael d said in his election campaign he would be president for one term , if he decides to run again he’s just like a lot of other politicians and I will have lost a huge amount of respect ..he should do the honorable thing and go , there is a retirement age in a lot of jobs of 65 for a reason , it’s not ageist to say most people aren’t able to work effectively until they die . Is changing your mind such a sin? It wasn't a clause in a legal contract. And why is it such an awful thing that he had decided he would like another term anyway? What heinious crime agin we people is it? Could you explain? Not many of the people of Ireland seem too excerised by this.
Oops69 wrote: » It’s not a ‘ heinous crime ‘ or a ‘sin ‘ but most people would consider keeping one’s word an honorable thing to do .
alan partridge aha wrote: Really hope someone credible decides to run in the possible election. Be a man of your word and retire Michael D.
FrancieBrady wrote: » Is anyone allowed to change their mind because of public approval? Is he doing anything underhand? He has changed his mind. Nothing has changed, anyone can run against him...if he resigned, there would be a campaign anyway. So is anyone going to have the bals and go against popular opinion of how he has fulfilled his role? Nope, not FG or FF or any other party it seems.
