Sean O'Rourke Today Show

Welsh Megaman · 19-10-2018 09:44AM

Difficult not to listen to Michael D. Higgins on the radio without thinking of Oliver Callan.

Especially when he talks about his poetry.

HeidiHeidi · 19-10-2018 09:54AM

I'm convinced he's a complete shoo-in next week, and will probably vote for him - but my goodness, he's hard to listen to. Very argumentative and belligerent. And an absolute genius at dodging questions he doesn't want to answer (not necessarily this interview as I didn't listen to much, but in previous ones I've heard)

applehunter · 19-10-2018 10:15AM

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

I'm convinced he's a complete shoo-in next week, and will probably vote for him - but my goodness, he's hard to listen to. Very argumentative and belligerent. And an absolute genius at dodging questions he doesn't want to answer (not necessarily this interview as I didn't listen to much, but in previous ones I've heard)

And you are voting for him, why?

Badabing · 19-10-2018 10:17AM

The fake posh accent he puts on the is hard to stomach.

Brendan Bendar · 19-10-2018 10:18AM

What a complete windbag.

Callan57 · 19-10-2018 10:24AM

Who is the guy talking 90miles an hour ... can't understand a word

Welsh Megaman · 19-10-2018 10:26AM

Guy Martin is taking just cod liver oil, right?

sligojoek · 19-10-2018 10:31AM

Callan57 wrote: »

Who is the guy talking 90miles an hour ... can't understand a word

HeidiHeidi · 19-10-2018 10:47AM

applehunter wrote: »

And you are voting for him, why?

Because look at the opposition :rolleyes:

Same reason as I voted for him last time - least worst candidate.

marieholmfan · 19-10-2018 10:50AM

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

Because look at the opposition :rolleyes:

Same reason as I voted for him last time - least worst candidate.

Joan Freeman is a great alternative.

HeidiHeidi · 19-10-2018 10:51AM

marieholmfan wrote: »

Joan Freeman is a great alternative.

Not in my opinion she isn't.

elperello · 19-10-2018 10:57AM

Callan57 wrote: »

Who is the guy talking 90miles an hour ... can't understand a word

Guy Martin - legend.

zell12 · 19-10-2018 11:00AM

An apology to Pat O'Donnell read out at 11:59!
and not read by Sean

HeidiHeidi · 19-10-2018 11:01AM

Oooh, a grovelling apology there on behalf of the Meeeeriam show a couple of weeks ago.

Anyone hear it? Was it a guest who dropped the clanger, or Meeeriam herself?

HeidiHeidi · 19-10-2018 11:01AM

zell12 wrote: »

An apology to Pat O'Donnell read out at 11:59!
and not read by Sean

Nothing to do with Sean or his show.

elperello · 19-10-2018 11:03AM

zell12 wrote: »

An apology to Pat O'Donnell read out at 11:59!
and not read by Sean

Well at least they didn't get Guy Martin to read it

HeidiHeidi · 19-10-2018 11:03AM

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

Oooh, a grovelling apology there on behalf of the Meeeeriam show a couple of weeks ago.

Anyone hear it? Was it a guest who dropped the clanger, or Meeeriam herself?

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

Nothing to do with Sean or his show.

Oh.... have I got that wrong???

8th October was a Monday, not Sunday..... but I could have sworn I heard him say it was on the Miriam show?

Jaysus, I'll wind up having to issue an apology now :eek:

marieholmfan · 19-10-2018 01:34PM

zell12 wrote: »

An apology to Pat O'Donnell read out at 11:59!
and not read by Sean

Who is Pat O'Donnell?

Callan57 · 19-10-2018 02:30PM

marieholmfan wrote: »

Who is Pat O'Donnell?

The magnificient sponsor of Clare Hurling

;)

zell12 · 29-10-2018 10:28AM

stand-in Miriam interviewing Peter Casey

Callan57 · 29-10-2018 10:30AM

zell12 wrote: »

stand-in Miriam interviewing Peter Casey

He makes for very difficult listening ... spluttering, hesiting, waffling ....

zell12 · 29-10-2018 10:32AM

Callan57 wrote: »

He makes for very difficult listening ... spluttering, hesiting, waffling ....

Would you not be in the presence of

zell12 · 29-10-2018 10:36AM

Casey just stated he'll set up a party if FF reject him!

anthonyjmaher · 29-10-2018 10:38AM

zell12 wrote: »

stand-in Miriam interviewing Peter Casey

Miriam: "And will you be claiming back your (presidential election) expenses from the state?"

Peter: "Yes I will".

Miriam (in surprised tone): "But you're a rich man you don't need the money".

I just hope Miriam asks the same question when she speaks to fellow millionaire Michael D Higgins.

Callan57 · 29-10-2018 10:45AM

anthonyjmaher wrote: »

Miriam: "And will you be claiming back your (presidential election) expenses from the state?"

Peter: "Yes I will".

Miriam (in surprised tone): "But you're a rich man you don't need the money".

I just hope Miriam asks the same question when she speaks to fellow millionaire Michael D Higgins.

Amazed you missed his adding "I'm entitled ..." :rolleyes::rolleyes:

anthonyjmaher · 29-10-2018 11:31AM

Callan57 wrote: »

Amazed you missed his adding "I'm entitled ..." :rolleyes::rolleyes:

The point is not about entitlement. Both Higgins and Casey are entitled to get their expenses back. The question was spun that he was a millionaire and could afford not to recoup his expenses. My point is that the same question will not be asked of socialist millionaire Michael D Higgins.

Callan57 · 29-10-2018 11:56AM

anthonyjmaher wrote: »

The point is not about entitlement. Both Higgins and Casey are entitled to get their expenses back. The question was spun that he was a millionaire and could afford not to recoup his expenses. My point is that the same question will not be asked of socialist millionaire Michael D Higgins.

But Casey was the one who said he could afford to loose the cost of running for election & didn't need the salary.
He it was who "had a go" at welfare receipients & those who thought they had any entitlements.

Just thought it was interesting how quick he was to reach for the "entitlement" word when it suited!

Also did I hear him trot out a disparaging nickname at a sitting elected TD? Now who have I heard do that ...... behind the charming whimsy is a dangerous individual :rolleyes:

Brendan Bendar · 29-10-2018 12:41PM

Callan57 wrote: »

But Casey was the one who said he could afford to loose the cost of running for election & didn't need the salary.
He it was who "had a go" at welfare receipients & those who thought they had any entitlements.

Just thought it was interesting how quick he was to reach for the "entitlement" word when it suited!

Also did I hear him trot out a disparaging nickname at a sitting elected TD? Now who have I heard do that ...... behind the charming whimsy is a dangerous individual :rolleyes:

Steady up, he didn't "have a go " at welfare recipients, he criticised those who were gaming the system, and he was dead right.

Welfare is there for a reason and once you play by the rules its there to get you back on your feet.

It's not there as a lifestyle choice to be enjoyed by those operating in the cash economy and supplementing their tax free income by gaming welfare.

It's like the travellers and stable issue.

Sure horses are an intrinsic part of your 'culture' nobody minds that, but you pay for their upkeep yourself if you want them.

An awfull lot of bulldust spoken about all this and people bridling up about 'anti welfare' views.

It's anti welfare abusers and gamers, people,well some people object to and they are quite right to do so.

Doesn't matter how many, how much money involved, it's wrong and needs to be called out.

Callan57 · 29-10-2018 02:19PM

Brendan Bendar wrote: »

Steady up, he didn't "have a go " at welfare recipients, he criticised those who were gaming the system, and he was dead right.

Welfare is there for a reason and once you play by the rules its there to get you back on your feet.

It's not there as a lifestyle choice to be enjoyed by those operating in the cash economy and supplementing their tax free income by gaming welfare.

It's like the travellers and stable issue.

Sure horses are an intrinsic part of your 'culture' nobody minds that, but you pay for their upkeep yourself if you want them.

An awfull lot of bulldust spoken about all this and people bridling up about 'anti welfare' views.

It's anti welfare abusers and gamers, people,well some people object to and they are quite right to do so.

Doesn't matter how many, how much money involved, it's wrong and needs to be called out.

I agree with you but he didn't "call it out" as you put it ... he made a sweeping, populist, cheap & lazy comment.

Would it not be worthwhile for someone to "call out" the tax cheats, the tax exiles, the people buying items off the back of a lorry, those getting jobs done "for cash", not to mention our banker mate who finds 500,000 an inadequate salary.

Funny how all the need to "call out" only applies to one side of the equation.

Brendan Bendar · 29-10-2018 05:00PM

Callan57 wrote: »

I agree with you but he didn't "call it out" as you put it ... he made a sweeping, populist, cheap & lazy comment.

Would it not be worthwhile for someone to "call out" the tax cheats, the tax exiles, the people buying items off the back of a lorry, those getting jobs done "for cash", not to mention our banker mate who finds 500,000 an inadequate salary.

Funny how all the need to "call out" only applies to one side of the equation.

Of course, everybody, BREAKING THE LAW,should be called out.

Are these “tax exiles “ as you put it, breaking the law?

That’s my criterium, C, are you breaking the law, or are you not.

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