Diceicle wrote: » I'll give him a vote simply as a black eye to the establishment. All things being equal I wouldn't give him the time of day - he seems barely competent and a chancer - but if a tougher line was taken with traveller integration and the negative aspects of their culture it would be a benefit to society and ultimatelty to the travellers themselves. What were his comments on immigrants?
Edgware wrote: » "barely competent and a chancer" Should do well so as the Irish are not really in favour of electing intelligent people that have more than the cupla focal
mgn wrote: » The elected the likes of Varadkar,Murphy and Harris who would like to think the are intelligent.See what a disaster that is turning out to be.
Danzy wrote: » He is outside the political consensus and people like having someone occasionally off the reservation.
Cryptopagan wrote: » You'd need to be some sad bastard to vote for a guy who has no political experience, no discernible talents, and who has supported an idea as moronic as Irexit, just because he mouthed off about travelers.
Danzy wrote: » He'll get a lot of votes because many of those most against him are arrogant tossers. People will think he must be doing something right if they hate him. He is outside the political consensus and people like having someone occasionally off the reservation.
Berserker wrote: » I see you've decided to omit the whole successful business person thing or is that one negative too far in your book? He's just a qualified as most of the TDs and MEPs out there.
Plumbthedepths wrote: » The cheek of people voting for whoever they want, several running that also have no experience. In the same constituency is a former winner of the lovely girl contest, what experience has she got do you think?
BBFAN wrote: Jesus Christ can you say lovely girl contest any more times and still think it's funny??
BBFAN wrote: » I'd have more respect for Casey if he went full on far right and condemned immigrants, spongers and travellers. But he doesn't have the courage for that.+ He's like your bumbling Grandad, just spouting ****e out of him and backing down when challenged. Sad really.
Edgware wrote: » The anti Caseys are beginning to sound desperate all ready. Afraid that he might upset their cosy little lefty consensus with some home truths
Edgware wrote: » The suckers who voted for the smoked salmon socialists of Labour and pseudo Trots hate the idea that people actually like Casey for telling the truth about the leeches of society
is_that_so wrote: » Most of his "truths" are about Ireland and nowt to to do with the EU. Once people start poking holes in his so-called policies he'll find other ones. Not sure his "nuclear option" will work this time out. In this constituency Labour are nowhere to be seen and are likely to remain that way. It'll be down to FG/FF/SF and Independent, most probably Ming.
hurler32 wrote: » Most voters don’t think any of the candidates will do much if anything in Europe but by voting Casey they are highlighting the massive impact traveller crime is having on rural Ireland and they are only hoping something will be done about travellers destroying so many people’s lives
FrancieBrady wrote: » If Casey was anything but ego driven he would have had service done at Municipal level. His 'truths' are about Peter wanting success, not any regard for a contribution to society
For Forks Sake wrote: » Once again, in what way does that relate to the role of an MEP? Local councillor or TD,.maybe.
is_that_so wrote: » But absolutely nothing to do with Europe and do you honestly think the rest of them will let him get away with just pushing for votes with that line?
Diceicle wrote: » Let him away? What do you mean by that? They're going to go on the radio and call him a racist? Tried that and it didn't seem to work in the Presidential. Ultimately though, Casey will do nothing for Ireland in Europe - though the average voter (IMO) couldn't name what Hayes, McGuinness, Harkin etc has done for them anyway. (though I do know they voted in favour of the restrictive Article 13)
is_that_so wrote: » Yeah it didn't work but no parties campaigned and ultimately nobody was too bothered beyond the offensive tone of it as he was never going to win. This is a multi-seat election requiring transfers. Parties are well-drilled in getting their message out. If he is seen to be a threat they will go after his clueless policies and if all he's got is that single dubious (local) tactic he will not get the transfers.
Diceicle wrote: » Maybe you're right but...while no parties campaigned per se, they certainly had all the talking heads on Newstalk and RTE condemning the man for an opinion that, i'd guess, 80% of Irish people would agree with (not a distinct ethnic group, shouldn't be allowed to occupy lands, are taking the mick in terms of houses and always have the hands out or hands in the taxpayers pocket). I'll give Casey a transfer, I've no reason not to. McGuinness and the other Europhiles can say nothing about him that I can think of to disuade me. I know Casey is a waffler. I would probably not want to be stuck with him at a party. I'd say his interests are narrow and he probably isn't very well read (though has a certain intelligence, I'm sure). He's totemic. He represents what the establishment dislikes and will speak a truth that we otherwise don't hear put forth by those we elect or on the airwaves - basically that everyone should be treated the same, that travellers need to get their collective shid together, and have had oodles of taxes thrown at them, and are simply milking it.
Phoebas wrote: » Didn't Casey at one point have a plan to run for the Dáil in a number of different constituencies at the same time, and then have a replacement take his place? I don't know what the legality of doing that for the Dáil is, but in the EP, you submit a Replacement List of people who will take your place if you decide to do something else (like get elected to the Dáil) We know that Matt Carthy is planning on running in Cavan Monaghan in the next DE election, so a vote for him is a vote for someone called Darren O'Rourke (whoever he is - some guy from Meath). If Casey decides to do something else, his wife gets the gig.https://www.mayoreturningofficer.com/copy-of-nominations
Plumbthedepths wrote: » Do you think it's funny? I don't ,I think it's outdated and demeaning to women . That's just my view of course. As for what you think is pathetic or not don't delude yourself in thinking I care. I give your opinion the same consideration as your colleagues, none.
is_that_so wrote: » Well it's really a vote more for SF, than Carthy.
