Sean O'Rourke Today Show

Callan57 · 13-03-2019 1:12pm

elperello wrote: »

For a person living alone say 3-4 miles from the pub that means never drinking in the pub.
That's why JHR is on the radio. Not because he manufactured an issue but because there is one.
Given its a small enough issue in the greater scheme of things.

Why don't the people who work themselves up so much about the poor old guy up the boreen actually put themselves out and offer him a lift. :rolleyes:
It's telling that those who are most articulate on this "issue" have a vested interest in the drinks trade. If publicans had made an effort for years to do more than just rattle the greasy till their business wouldn't have died a death.
Society has changed get with it and stop whinging

BarryD2 · 13-03-2019 1:49pm

Callan57 wrote: »

The problem is the obsession that everything has to involve drink & that it is not possible to enjoy a night out without getting plastered.

It's not about getting plastered. If you want to get plastered, then you arrange a lift and drink yourself to oblivion if you wish.

It's about people getting out and having a pint or two in their rural local over a couple of hours, having a chat and no more. That's normal society.

The RSA and politicians have set the limits so low and the consequences so high that ordinary rural law abiding citizens are in a corner.

The people who couldn't give a feck, who will get plastered and then drive - will carry on as normal. The chances of getting caught are small and even if they're banned, they couldn't give a toss and will be back at it again.

So you basically end up screwing ordinary reasonable citizens for very little tangible results. The legislators should be concentrating on those who drink heavily and drive, jail terms that will take them off the roads for long terms. Not putting the fear of God into people that like a moderate tipple.

dulpit · 13-03-2019 3:43pm

elperello wrote: »

For a person living alone say 3-4 miles from the pub that means never drinking in the pub.
That's why JHR is on the radio. Not because he manufactured an issue but because there is one.
Given its a small enough issue in the greater scheme of things.

How about they group together and take turns being the designated driver? Or they could drink coke/tea/water in the pub and have the socialisation anyway?

elperello · 13-03-2019 4:47pm

Callan57 wrote: »

Why don't the people who work themselves up so much about the poor old guy up the boreen actually put themselves out and offer him a lift. :rolleyes:
It's telling that those who are most articulate on this "issue" have a vested interest in the drinks trade. If publicans had made an effort for years to do more than just rattle the greasy till their business wouldn't have died a death.
Society has changed get with it and stop whinging

This is a cultural change and you can't expect it to be carried through without a bit of "whinging".
People are losing a lot of independence and for those set in their ways it can be a difficult transition.
For someone used to their own autonomy it can be hard to bother neighbours for lifts etc.

Eventually designated driver, lifts and taxis will make rural Ireland more pub friendly but it will take time.

I think it's good to see RTE taking an interest in the problem.

hotmail.com · 13-03-2019 6:31pm

BarryD2 wrote:

It's about people getting out and having a pint or two in their rural local over a couple of hours, having a chat and no more. That's normal society.

BarryD2 wrote:

The RSA and politicians have set the limits so low and the consequences so high that ordinary rural law abiding citizens are in a corner.

This isn't just a rural issue. Urban people have had to change their ways regarding drink driving.

People can still socialise with tea or coffee and then drive home. Having a few pints doesn't come ahead of road safety and other road users.

Why would someone want to drink and drive?

Callan57 · 22-03-2019 12:54pm

Why is Sean allowing this lady to repeatedly talk across everybody else on the panel?

jeremyj1968 · 22-03-2019 12:55pm

If O'Riordan wants to show the courage of his convictions, why doesn't he ask for the 80 refugees to be housed in his own constituency. His constituency has far more access to health services and other public services than what would be available in Roosky. The refusal of permission for the housing of refugees in Roosky provides him with the perfect opportunity for him to show how much better than the rest of us he really is. Is his only commitment to calling the rest of us racists, and not actually getting involved in helping out the people?

padd b1975 · 22-03-2019 12:55pm

Callan57 wrote: »

Why is Sean allowing this lady to repeatedly talk across everybody else on the panel?

Sinéad O' Carroll.

No manners whatsoever.

serfboard · 22-03-2019 1:21pm

Charlie Flanagan talking some rubbish on the programme this morning.

If Direct Provision is so bad, says Charlie, then why are refugees who have been given status remaining on?

This is indeed a puzzle, especially when you consider the vast availability of affordable housing :rolleyes:

hotmail.com · 22-03-2019 6:28pm

jeremyj1968 wrote:

If O'Riordan wants to show the courage of his convictions, why doesn't he ask for the 80 refugees to be housed in his own constituency. His constituency has far more access to health services and other public services than what would be available in Roosky. The refusal of permission for the housing of refugees in Roosky provides him with the perfect opportunity for him to show how much better than the rest of us he really is. Is his only commitment to calling the rest of us racists, and not actually getting involved in helping out the people?

How sick do people think asylum seekers are?

They are mostly young and healthy and don't use medical services that often.

Callan57 · 25-03-2019 11:11am

Paschal always makes me feel like a 4 year old at the back of a slow learner class

jeremyj1968 · 26-03-2019 11:10am

I do wonder what the response of the Government would be if the woman was married to a republican terrorist. They would have been climbing over each other to condemn her in that instance. Complete double standard, sickening from the Government.

Callan57 · 26-03-2019 11:15am

jeremyj1968 wrote: »

I do wonder what the response of the Government would be if the woman was married to a republican terrorist. They would have been climbing over each other to condemn her in that instance. Complete double standard, sickening from the Government.

Are they seriously suggesting sending the Government Jet to bring this woman back to Ireland ... has someone totally lost their marbles? :mad:

She was not a child, unlike the girl in UK, she knew all about what ISIS was doing and made a conscious, informed decision to join this evil terrorist outfit ... I'm in total agreement with Alan Shatter.

jay0109 · 27-03-2019 11:29am

How does Alistair Campbell get so much air time on the issue of Brexit on Irish airwaves - was his credibility not shot to pieces around the time of the Iraq war?

Spouting off about Politicians not listening to the people after 1m people marched to stay in the EU at the weekend. I remember an anti-Iraq war protest in London before the war itself started that also had 1m people march and Alistair and his boss didn't worry too much about it

dulpit · 27-03-2019 11:49am

jay0109 wrote: »

Ho does Alistair Campbell get so much air time on the issue of Brexit on Irish airwaves - was his credibility not shot to pieces around the time of the Iraq war?

Sprouting off about Politicians not listening to the people after 1m people marched to stay in the EU at the weekend. I remember an anti-Iraq war protest in London before the war itself started that also had 1m people march and Alistair and his boss didn't worry too much about it

#whataboutery

jay0109 · 27-03-2019 1:26pm

dulpit wrote: »

#whataboutery

Really? Is that it?

serfboard · 27-03-2019 1:55pm

jay0109 wrote: »

Sprouting [sic] off about Politicians not listening to the people after 1m people marched to stay in the EU at the weekend. I remember an anti-Iraq war protest in London before the war itself started that also had 1m people march and Alistair and his boss didn't worry too much about it

I remember seeing him interviewed at the first anti-Brexit march, but didn't hear anyone say to him, What's the point in marching Alistair, didn't the government of which you were a part show that marching was pointless, no matter how many you bring onto the streets?

serfboard · 27-03-2019 1:56pm

dulpit wrote: »

#whataboutery

Normally not a fan of the tactic, but in the case of Alistair Campbell a fully-justified whataboutery to demonstrate his hypocrisy.

Callan57 · 01-04-2019 10:33am

Finian McGrath is a typical Tadhg an dá thaobh ... he's happy to collect his ministerial salary but doesn't want to take the responsibility of cabinet decisions.

While he's busy apolgising to the Gardaí he might also apologise to the bereaved families whose loss and pain his self-serving comment demeaned.

Topgear on Dave · 01-04-2019 10:41am

Where is he today to defend himself?

Id say he's the worst but Halligan will pop up again shortly......

Brendan Bendar · 01-04-2019 6:57pm

Callan57 wrote: »

Finian McGrath is a typical Tadhg an dá thaobh ... he's happy to collect his ministerial salary but doesn't want to take the responsibility of cabinet decisions.

While he's busy apolgising to the Gardaí he might also apologise to the bereaved families whose loss and pain his self-serving comment demeaned.

Agree there Callan, hasn’t the balls of 3 month old Poodle.

sligojoek · 03-04-2019 10:21am

Sean is giving Coveney a very easy ride there

Callan57 · 03-04-2019 11:12am

All these ATM raids ... someone is preparing for No Deal BREXIT

serfboard · 03-04-2019 7:40pm

Callan57 wrote: »

All these ATM raids ... someone is preparing for No Deal BREXIT

Thought the same myself. Armalites don’t grow on trees, you know!

Callan57 · 04-04-2019 10:34am

That was an interesting comment from the nurses' union ref said "Many" nurses who alos work agency hours are still compliant with the working hours directive. Does that not suggest that many are not? Surprised Sean let that comment go.

serfboard · 04-04-2019 1:03pm

Callan57 wrote: »

That was an interesting comment from the nurses' union ref said "Many" nurses who alos work agency hours are still compliant with the working hours directive. Does that not suggest that many are not? Surprised Sean let that comment go.

Good spot.

"Many" sounds far less than "most" and definitely not "all".

Many could be any number greater than nine (Many - it's into double figures, you know). A totally meaningless thing to say and definitely should have been picked up by Sean.

Harry Palmr · 05-04-2019 11:36am

Sean you've lost the news!

Callan57 · 09-04-2019 11:04am

Jaysus that guy is a giant pain in the arus - I've a headcold why is he shouting at me?

Harry Palmr · 09-04-2019 11:05am

He started out quietly and reasoned and ended up nearly in full rant mode.

Topgear on Dave · 09-04-2019 11:16am

Harry Palmr wrote: »

He started out quietly and reasoned and ended up nearly in full rant mode.

WHo was it?

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