After Hours Presidential Election Poll

Pseudorandom · 23-10-2018 02:17AM

Oh for gods sake.

Tangatagamadda Chaddabinga Bonga Bungo · 23-10-2018 02:28AM

Yes, he is too old. I still think I'll vote for him because I don't want a Dragon to be president. But he was nearly too old for such a high public profile job last time out. I don't know if he can make it full term and still perform his duties to the state at an adequate level.

Princess Consuela Bananahammock · 23-10-2018 02:38AM

Wasn't Dev 90-something when he was president? No one had objections back then...

_Brian · 23-10-2018 02:46AM

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

The Peter Casey thing is a massive distraction from the real issue of the presidential election.

For someone who has had a long time and perhaps too long in the public service , what is Michael D's motivation to keep going.

He has multiple pensions , homes , wealth.

There is doubt if he will make the full term.

He said he would go once. He looks frail to be honest.

It is all a bit selfish - you had your time , you have earned your money , sorry it is time to move on.

Sadly you have to accept, you'd take a dead Micheal D versus a dragon.

What is a dragon at the end of the day - a person who gets a company at a ridiculous equity and abuses power of a tv show. (no thanks)

I really get the impression he just enjoys public service, he’s obviously naturally talented at it, his distinguished career is evidence of it.

I voted for him last time round, he’s performed flawlessly. He will get my vote again and I look forward to another seven years of having our country represented by a proper professional statesman.

haley79 · 23-10-2018 04:29AM

Peter Casey is the hero Ireland doesn't deserve

haley79 · 23-10-2018 04:49AM

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

The Peter Casey thing is a massive distraction from the real issue of the presidential election.

For someone who has had a long time and perhaps too long in the public service , what is Michael D's motivation to keep going.

He has multiple pensions , homes , wealth.

There is doubt if he will make the full term.

He said he would go once. He looks frail to be honest.

It is all a bit selfish - you had your time , you have earned your money , sorry it is time to move on.

Sadly you have to accept, you'd take a dead Micheal D versus a dragon.

What is a dragon at the end of the day - a person who gets a company at a ridiculous equity and abuses power of a tv show. (no thanks)

TO OLD NO
TOO BOLSHEVIK, YES

Mellor · 23-10-2018 05:46AM

Princess Consuela Bananahammock wrote: »

Wasn't Dev 90-something when he was president? No one had objections back then...

He was 84 when he was elected for his second term (77 for the first). And until relatively recently he that was a world record for oldest elected head of state.

bobbyss · 23-10-2018 05:51AM

I think his sight was failing him towards the end.

Turbohymac · 23-10-2018 05:58AM

With all the perks that go with the job/role one term per person should apply..very selfish..should be happy to have had the honor of representing Ireland but should now be happy to allow someone else a chance to take the role..as of his current age from here onwards he will be like an old car unreliable at best. Non viable repairs needed regularly and high emissions

corks finest · 23-10-2018 06:02AM

YES

23-10-2018 06:07AM

Too old, why?
He might die? Peoplevdie young too.
If Martin McGuiness was voted as president in the last election, he would have died in office

mikemac2 · 23-10-2018 06:09AM

Princess Consuela Bananahammock wrote: »

Wasn't Dev 90-something when he was president? No one had objections back then...

He used to throw in the ball in All Ireland finals and then helpers had to hurry him off before he got clattered. Was near blind at the end

Badly Drunk Boy · 23-10-2018 06:12AM

Princess Consuela Bananahammock wrote: »

Wasn't Dev 90-something when he was president? No one had objections back then...

Ahhh, they were different times...

...or something.

RayCon · 23-10-2018 06:24AM

He is pushing on .... but at least he's not Gavin Duffy .... or Sean Gallagher ... actually, at least he's not ANY of the others.

Oink · 23-10-2018 07:26AM

RayCon wrote: »

He is pushing on .... but at least he's not Gavin Duffy .... or Sean Gallagher ... actually, at least he's not ANY of the others.

That’s how you vote now in most Western countries: take out the fascists, the Bolsheviks, the crooks and the clowns, and see what’s left. And what’s left may not feel right (badoom tish)

DChancer · 23-10-2018 07:26AM

With the choices now before us I will probably just spoil my ballot, cant vote for Higgins as he is a confirmed liar and is living the high life while spouting socialism, cant vote for Gallagher because he is a total tool, cant vote for Casey because he is a siht stirring neo nazi, cant vote for Freeman as she is too conservative catholic right wing for me and as for the others....who are they again???

ThunbergsAreGo · 23-10-2018 07:34AM

DChancer wrote: »

With the choices now before us I will probably just spoil my ballot, cant vote for Higgins as he is a confirmed liar and is living the high life while spouting socialism, cant vote for Gallagher because he is a total tool, cant vote for Casey because he is a siht stirring neo nazi, cant vote for Freeman as she is too conservative catholic right wing for me and as for the others....who are they again???

Do they give percentage of spoiled votes?

haley79 · 23-10-2018 07:39AM

DChancer wrote: »

With the choices now before us I will probably just spoil my ballot, cant vote for Higgins as he is a confirmed liar and is living the high life while spouting socialism, cant vote for Gallagher because he is a total tool, cant vote for Casey because he is a siht stirring neo nazi, cant vote for Freeman as she is too conservative catholic right wing for me and as for the others....who are they again???

vote gavin duffy he did nothing wrong

YFlyer · 23-10-2018 07:47AM

Wonder would anyone put on 50 grand on Higgins to win €1000? Would they bother?

haley79 · 23-10-2018 07:53AM

YFlyer wrote: »

Wonder would anyone put on 50 grand on Higgins to win €1000? Would they bother?

i was talking to a big gambler last week and he reckons higgins is too risky to back, for health reasons (age) and because the DRAGONS are going to annihalate him in the debate tonight, if he shows up

Vincent Vega · 23-10-2018 07:54AM

What's with these weird little videos about Michael D appearing on Casey's twitter?

https://twitter.com/CaseyPeterJ/status/1054271429401890816
And the American lad narrating them.
Is he just trying to tap into the American reality tv politics MIGA feel of his supporter base, with their parroting talk of liberals, snowflakes, NPCs and silent majorities? Or could it be possible that he has received support in his campaign from American interests?

I'd say Trump would much rather sit down with Casey than Higgins, and you'd have to wonder if the cancellation of his planned trip here might have been done with that possibility in mind.

haley79 · 23-10-2018 07:56AM

Vincent Vega wrote: »

What's with these weird little videos about Michael D appearing on Casey's twitter?

And the American lad narrating them.
Is he just trying to tap into the American reality tv politics MIGA feel of his supporter base, with their parroting talk of liberals, snowflakes, NPCs and silent majorities? Or could it be possible that he has received support in his campaign from American interests?

I'd say Trump would much rather sit down with Casey than Higgins, and you'd have to wonder if the cancellation of his planned trip here might have been done with that possibility in mind.

says the increasingly nervous higgins suporter for the 700th time this week

YFlyer · 23-10-2018 07:59AM

haley79 wrote: »

i was talking to a big gambler last week and he reckons higgins is too risky to back, for health reasons (age) and because the DRAGONS are going to annihalate him in the debate tonight, if he shows up

He is probably over analysing it.

Fr_Dougal · 23-10-2018 08:02AM

Where was Sean Gallagher for the last 7 years?

Michael D. is a proper statesman. I’d look at his age as a positive, plenty of experience. He’d run rings around a lot of people here.

Franz Von Peppercorn · 23-10-2018 08:05AM

That’s not a huge age these days really. He can resign if there are any issues.

_Brian · 23-10-2018 08:08AM

Fr_Dougal wrote: »

Where was Sean Gallagher for the last 7 years?

Michael D. is a proper statesman. I’d look at his age as a positive, plenty of experience. He’d run rings around a lot of people here.

Gallagher was at home hiding under the bed counting his easy money from RT He is so stupid he thought he could wait back then appear out as the “man who was wronged” the last time out and expect people to be fawning over him.

He’s a fool with no inclination for public service, just self service.

q85dw7osi4lebg · 23-10-2018 08:11AM

The rest of us have to retire before 70. I don't see why he should be treated any differently.

haley79 · 23-10-2018 08:14AM

YFlyer wrote: »

He is probably over analysing it.

well the 4 no-hopers are going to have a go at him, casey can just sit back and enjoy the ride

NIMAN · 23-10-2018 08:26AM

Joan Freeman looks about 120.

AudreyHepburn · 23-10-2018 08:30AM

Surely it’s up to him to decide whether he’s able or not? Yes he’s pushing on but if he feels he can go another term then more power to him I say.

He’s a wonderful president and statesman and he has my vote.

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