RTE Prime Time Presidential Debate Tues 23.10.18

Try_harder · 23-10-2018 09:31PM

KaneToad wrote: »

Peter Casey is enjoying himself. I reckon he's realised that he won't reach a quota to get his expenses back and is now just having the craic.

He's gearing up for a future tilt at an Oireachtas seat...

He could get a Seanad seat like that fella that was going to run but couldnt get nominated-Craufhwell. Eventually he got nominated by a council panel for the Seanad

eagle eye · 23-10-2018 09:32PM

I'm seriously tempted to change my vote from Michael D to Casey.
It's a wake up call for our government and all politicians if they see we elected a man who is not afraid to say it as he sees it.

Defaulter1831 · 23-10-2018 09:32PM

How did Gallagher almost win in 2011?

I don't think he's presidential material. Going by the thread no one likes him. How did he lead until tweetgate last time?

Busi_Girl08 · 23-10-2018 09:32PM

Roger_007 wrote: »

What do they do during the commercial break?

Gallagher will still be taking about 2011 when it comes back on

weldoninhio · 23-10-2018 09:32PM

_Kaiser_ wrote: »

What exactly has he proved? He's a career politician and a hypocrite who has spent the last 7 years (still) living off the taxpayer and pontificating, yet to the credit of his handlers has somehow been transformed into some sort of loveable leprechaun type figure.

The same handlers he’s thrown under the bus numerous times this campaign.

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000 · 23-10-2018 09:32PM

hotmail.com wrote: »

Most of us enjoying Casey's madness while others are actually taking him seriously.

He's the only one giving straight answers. The rest of them are spoofers especially Gallagher and MDH.

UsBus · 23-10-2018 09:32PM

I take it dragons den is fecked now... I'm out u lying bollix...

Zeek12 · 23-10-2018 09:32PM

Really weak from Gallagher there

He comes across as petty and arrogant

“I led by example”

Please.

Spare us the condescending rubbish

SimonTemplar · 23-10-2018 09:32PM

There is an underlying anger and sense of entitlement to Higgins' delivery. It may not be intentional but it almost seems like he is treating this election just as an inconvenience to his presidency.

Ace2007 · 23-10-2018 09:32PM

Deleted User wrote: »

FFS!!! he is the President of this country. I’d be angry too. He has proved himself over the last 7years , UNLIKE any of the others especially Gallagher . I think the President should have a Lear Jet , why not ? Theresa May has one , Leo Vararker uses it all the time !

Proved himself doing what exactly?

Wheres Me Jumper? · 23-10-2018 09:33PM

tayto lover wrote: »

Gallagher sorry he turned up tonight. Torn apart.

i think he might start to cry soon.

gu1nness · 23-10-2018 09:33PM

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Try_harder · 23-10-2018 09:33PM

Hunky Monster wrote: »

He's the only one giving straight answers. The rest of them are spoofers especially Gallagher and MDH.

How is ranting and raving giving straight answers?

randy hickey · 23-10-2018 09:33PM

"I don't think the viewers are interested in this" - Jaysus, McCullough isn't as slow as he walks aisy.

23-10-2018 09:33PM

Skid X wrote: »

She looks disinterested and disillusioned.

I thought she was reasonably strong early on in the campaign apart from not having a clue what the President can and cant do.

She seems to have spent most of her time canvassing in Munster, so this is really just about her MEP re-election.

Gallagher is a strange mix of disingenuous and delusional.

Atlantic Dawn · 23-10-2018 09:33PM

Rock Lesnar wrote: »

Casey looks like hes thoroughly enjoying this, while the others are getting all flustered

He probably feels a little like Claudio Ranieri.

Try_harder · 23-10-2018 09:33PM

Wheres Me Jumper? wrote: »

i think he might start to cry soon.

Can he sue RTE for emotional distress?

AllForIt · 23-10-2018 09:33PM

fritzelly wrote: »

Why is Gallagher getting so much time?

Because 20% of the program has to be of comedic value...new BAI rules.

baldbear · 23-10-2018 09:34PM

According to the cso nearly 1 in 2 (44%)Irish travellers have 5 kids or more compared to 1 in 24 of the general population.

80% of travellers are unemployed & 11% of travellers are on disability compared to 4% of the general population.

Ordinary people notice these things & it angers them when they act responsibly & have 1 or 2 kids work pay the taxes. These people will throw Casey a few votes

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000 · 23-10-2018 09:34PM

Try_harder wrote: »

How is ranting and raving giving straight answers?

I must have missed the bit where Casey was "Ranting and Raving"...

fritzelly · 23-10-2018 09:34PM

Casey needs to go full tilt

Berserker · 23-10-2018 09:34PM

Defaulter1831 wrote: »

How did Gallagher almost win in 2011?

I don't think he's presidential material. Going by the thread no one likes him. How did he lead until tweetgate last time?

It's a narrative that seems to have popped up since that election. He finished second, well clear of MMG but never looked like winning during the count.

sligeach · 23-10-2018 09:34PM

Watching all the candidates lined up. Who's the standout?

Michael Flea Higgins.

He's over beside the two females. That was definitely strategic. It's a little thing but still noticeable. Just about.

Idbatterim · 23-10-2018 09:34PM

Other than Casey who isn’t a politician. The rest of those f**cking clowns up there, you’d know why this country is the way it is. Don’t take a position on anything ! I’m offended by their blandness and insincerity!

sonic85 · 23-10-2018 09:34PM

_Kaiser_ wrote: »

What exactly has he proved? He's a career politician and a hypocrite who has spent the last 7 years (still) living off the taxpayer and pontificating, yet to the credit of his handlers has somehow been transformed into some sort of loveable leprechaun type figure.

Aw man I wish I could thank this more than once!

_Kaiser_ · 23-10-2018 09:34PM

Try_harder wrote: »

How is ranting and raving giving straight answers?

I think you're confusing him with the angry Cavan lad

Fann Linn · 23-10-2018 09:34PM

baldbear wrote: »

According to the cso nearly 1 in 2 (44%)Irish travellers have 5 kids or more compared to 1 in 24 of the general population.

80% of travellers are unemployed & 11% of travellers are on disability compared to 4% of the general population.

Ordinary people notice these things & it angers them when they act responsibly & have 1 or 2 kids work pay the taxes. These people will throw Casey a few votes

Racist.

Charlie19 · 23-10-2018 09:35PM

It's absolutely ridiculous that these six people are the only candidates for the public to vote for.

Not one of them are fit to be the President of Ireland.

TheBigEvil · 23-10-2018 09:35PM

It's a joke of a debate. No one laying out their vision for the Presidency. In fact it is not a debate at all.

"Why didnt you turn up for the debate", "you're a racist", "you don't create jobs"..."i got EU funds"...... f*ck me.... nauseating!

Embarrassing stuff , really is. Not a big fan of Michael D, but glad he is running, as the other 5 are clowns. Plus Michael D has dogs, which plays well

fritzelly · 23-10-2018 09:35PM

sligeach wrote: »

Watching all the candidates lined up. Who's the standout?

Michael Flea Higgins.

He's over beside the two females. That was definitely strategic. It's a little thing but still noticeable. Just about.

Yep, put him beside the 2 weakest candidates so he looks strong lmao

RTE Prime Time Presidential Debate Tues 23.10.18

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