blackwhite wrote: » Peter Casey throwing out the Hail Mary passes at this stage to try and get any voteshttps://www.independent.ie/irish-news/presidential-election-2018/listen-presidential-candidate-peter-casey-believes-travellers-should-not-be-recognised-as-an-ethnic-minority-37428508.html Whether people agree with his view or now - the vast majority also know that such comments aren’t exactly “Presidential”
Hurrache wrote: » His comments are being called racist, and being asked to drop out of the race because of them is a step too far, and I think will actually give him a bounce.
Hurrache wrote: » I don't think it's racist to say they shouldn't have been given ethnic minority status. Did he say he wants to remove that status? But I'm not saying he should have said it, nor am I going any further into that quagmire of a discussion.
Rhineshark wrote: » He said they should not have it, which yes, is actually close enough when running for President. Tbh, you brought up the point regarding the appropriateness of what he said. In my view, it was deeply inappropriate and indicates he should not be running for President if he doesn't want to be a president to all Irish citizens. Mind you, can see the dogwhistle worked for some in the thread. And that is all it was - a hail Mary for support by having a go at the wasy target of Travellers.
nice_guy80 wrote: » Casey has my vote! Seriously though, i won't be voting for Michael D He had his 7 years
naughtb4 wrote: » Its anyone but Michael D for me Not taking part in the debate means he is not credible
Try_harder wrote: » A debate. How many presidential tv debates do we actually need?
naughtb4 wrote: » It depends on how seriously you take the presidency? What has he done to get a 70% share of the vote? He has been there for 7 years, he said he would stay 7 years
VinLieger wrote: » Do we really have to retread this tired childish argument? The only people sticking to it are using it because they simply do not like the man or his politics. Have you never changed your mind about something 7 years after the fact? Also if not taking part in the debate removes his credibility I assume you would not then be voting for sean gallagher either?
Nekarsulm wrote: » Did Ni Riada resign as an MEP to run for President? After the election, will this trigger an election for her seat, or will it remain vacant untill the next round of EU elections?
naughtb4 wrote: » He has been there 7 years, I want to see some achievements
Eric Cartman wrote: » Peter casey being attacked in the indo and on the journal thismorning for saying travellers arent an ethnic minority and are 'basically people camping on somebody elses land' , also in a journal quiz yesterday he was the only one to not just up and agree with a blanket amnesty for those in direct provision to remain. Even a broken clock is right twice a day i suppose.
Sycamore Tree wrote: » Peter Casey has started the inevitable transition to right wing government. I can see him gaining in the polls now and giving more confidence to those who want to set up a right wing party in Ireland.
blackwhite wrote: » AFAIK an MEP is supposed to have a pre-nominated alternate named so if they resign their seat, or die during the term, the alternate automatically assumes their seat.
