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Peter Casey to contest the European elections

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  • #692
    is_that_so
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,132 ✭✭✭✭is_that_so


    Augme wrote: »
    How exactly are they freeloaders?

    He's actually having a poke at a national policy, wrongly as usual, which has nowt to do with Europe.


  • #693
    alchemist33
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,969 ✭✭✭✭alchemist33


    eagle eye wrote: »
    Which politician have you voted for who has provided in-depth knowledge on things?

    I'd settle for even superficial knowledge rather than twitter style rabble rousing


  • #694
    BarryD2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,722 ✭✭✭BarryD2


    Casey amplifies issues but he has a basic point. Refugees should be treated humanely, as we’d like ourselves. But they should be assessed promptly, either allowed to stay or sent back. This business of appeals dragging on years while people get settled is daft. Quick decision, in or out.


  • #695
    super_furry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,364 ✭✭✭✭super_furry


    Casey can do exactly nothing about direct provision or national policy as an MEP. What he's doing here is appealing to the same people who suddenly supported him during the presendential election when he attacked travellers but going after another minority group.

    It's pure cynicism and appealing to the lowest common denominator who just want someone else to blame for their own problems.

    Casey could do nothing about travellers as President and nothing about direct provision as an MEP, but there's a cohort of easily manipulated people out there who will vote for him solely on the basis that he's going after them.


  • #696
    Pintman Paddy Losty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,913 ✭✭✭Pintman Paddy Losty


    gandalf wrote: »
    Well I ensure I am familiar with the policies that they are espousing you have admitted you don't know what he stands for beyond populace ****e that appears in the papers.

    What truth does he tell? The guy doesn't even appear to be paying taxes in this country. All I see is a rich guy who will do fVck all to alleviate the problems of this state and the gimps who will enable him to get into a position where he can only cause more damage.

    As for direct provision yes something needs to be done about the length that people are held in it in this state. There should be enough resources in place to hasten decisions and either deport those who don't have a case or let those who do start their new lives in this country and contribute to it. I see nothing from this guy bar soundbites and absolutely nothing of substance on real solutions to real problems.

    Are you calling me a gimp?

    The only gimps around here are the brainwashed fools voting for FFFGLB expecting a different outcome. Casey will shake things up.

    Lads like Jean Paul Juncker and Donald tusk will be very uncomfortable when actual representatives of the people arrive to Brussels to shake things up.


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  • #697
    RollieFingers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,645 ✭✭✭RollieFingers


    Casey is the leader we need, he tells it like it is unlike the usual waffle trotted out by Leo and Slimon and the likes.


  • #698
    BarryD2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,722 ✭✭✭BarryD2


    super_furry wrote: »
    Casey can do exactly nothing about direct provision or national policy as an MEP. What he's doing here is appealing to the same people who suddenly supported him during the presendential election when he attacked travellers but going after another minority group.

    It's pure cynicism and appealing to the lowest common denominator who just want someone else to blame for their own problems.

    Casey could do nothing about travellers as President and nothing about direct provision as an MEP, but there's a cohort of easily manipulated people out there who will vote for him solely on the basis that he's going after them.

    There is still a basic truth at the heart of his campaign issues. Ordinary people hear and understand that, whilst accepting he exaggerates.


  • #699
    is_that_so
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,132 ✭✭✭✭is_that_so


    Pintman Paddy Losty wrote: »
    Are you calling me a gimp?

    The only gimps around here are the brainwashed fools voting for FFFGLB expecting a different outcome. Casey will shake things up.

    Lads like Jean Paul Juncker and Donald tusk will be very uncomfortable when actual representatives of the people arrive to Brussels to shake things up.

    Ok, not having a poke at you but you are confusing the European Commission and the EU Parliament. The parliament approves the Commission team. Commissioners are nominated by countries. The parliament also approves EU laws. MEPs align and join one of the 8 groups as voting is generally by block.
    Tusk BTW is President of the European Council and voted in by countries.


  • #700
    super_furry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,364 ✭✭✭✭super_furry


    BarryD2 wrote: »
    There is still a basic truth at the heart of his campaign issues. Ordinary people hear and understand that, whilst accepting he exaggerates.

    These aren't campaign issues. He can't effect any change to these situations in either of the roles he stood for. He's going after the easiest of targets to appeal to the lowest common denominator.

    He's complaining about things that would he would never be able to address just because he knows that there's a cohort of people who want to see someone go after refugees and travellers.


  • #701
    is_that_so
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,132 ✭✭✭✭is_that_so


    BarryD2 wrote: »
    There is still a basic truth at the heart of his campaign issues. Ordinary people hear and understand that, whilst accepting he exaggerates.
    Oh, that really depends on the week. The only truth is that he wants to get elected. His problem will be transfers.


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  • #702
    trashcan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,422 ✭✭✭trashcan


    Pintman Paddy Losty wrote: »
    Hell do more than the current crop of useless ****ers in Brussels. Hopefully he uses his platform to solve rural burglaries and ends direct provision. There are 4 people of voting age in my house. All voting casey no. 1

    So you want to end direct provision ? You'd be in favour of giving asylum seekers houses of their own then ? (You do realise that's the alternative, right ? - and don't bother saying, no, the alternative is to put them all on planes. That is not legally possible. You cannot deport asylum seekers )

    If you think Peter Casey is going to change the Common European Asylum system, not to mention our own domestic immigration laws, then I'm afraid you're in for a disappointment.


  • #703
    Pintman Paddy Losty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,913 ✭✭✭Pintman Paddy Losty


    trashcan wrote: »
    So you want to end direct provision ? You'd be in favour of giving asylum seekers houses of their own then ? (You do realise that's the alternative, right ? - and don't bother saying, no, the alternative is to put them all on planes. That is not legally possible. You cannot deport asylum seekers )

    If you think Peter Casey is going to change the Common European Asylum system, not to mention our own domestic immigration laws, then I'm afraid you're in for a disappointment.

    Hahahaha the only alternative is to give them houses.

    Give me a break. We can do like Australia and send them to an island. That worked for Oz. Sharp drop in the number of "asylum seekers" once they realised they were not getting a cushy life in a b&b


  • #704
    Faugheen
    Site Banned Posts: 12,341 ✭✭✭✭Faugheen


    Pintman Paddy Losty wrote: »
    Are you calling me a gimp?

    The only gimps around here are the brainwashed fools voting for FFFGLB expecting a different outcome. Casey will shake things up.

    Lads like Jean Paul Juncker and Donald tusk will be very uncomfortable when actual representatives of the people arrive to Brussels to shake things up.

    You keep saying Casey will shake things up.

    I've asked you twice now what are his policies to 'shake things up' and you've refused to give an answer.

    I'll ask you again. What are the policies you like about Casey that matches his mouth?

    He has none, therefore will do f*ck all, and gullible fools will keep voting for him because underneath it all, they're probably a little bit racist.


  • #705
    Pintman Paddy Losty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,913 ✭✭✭Pintman Paddy Losty


    Faugheen wrote: »
    You keep saying Casey will shake things up.

    I've asked you twice now what are his policies to 'shake things up' and you've refused to give an answer.

    I'll ask you again. What are the policies you like about Casey that matches his mouth?

    He has none, therefore will do f*ck all, and gullible fools will keep voting for him because underneath it all, they're probably a little bit racist.

    I suppose you're a man who votes for the establishment. You can tell it from your tone. Terrified of the likes of casey who is not afraid to call it like it is! It's actually great to see.

    I don't know what his policies are. He's not elected yet. We'll see what they are once he gets his seat. I'm just glad to see someone who is not afraid to speak his mind.


  • #706
    eagle eye
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,862 ✭✭✭✭eagle eye


    super_furry wrote:
    He's complaining about things that would he would never be able to address just because he knows that there's a cohort of people who want to see someone go after refugees and travellers.

    These aren't campaign issues. He can't effect any change to these situations in either of the roles he stood for. He's going after the easiest of targets to appeal to the lowest common denominator.
    The reason people will vote for him is that the established parties have decided not to listen anymore. They are trying to tell us how to think instead if listening and forming policies based in what the electorate want.
    The gap has become very large between what City folk want and what the rest of the country wants. You have to be able to listen to and cater for both.
    If you don't you can expect to see many Caseys, Mings and Wallaces being elected.


  • #707
    donkeykong5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,259 ✭✭✭donkeykong5


    RollieFingers wrote: »
    Casey is the leader we need, he tells it like it is unlike the usual waffle trotted out by Leo and Slimon and the likes.
    Wish I could thank this post a million times. Well said.


  • #708
    Faugheen
    Site Banned Posts: 12,341 ✭✭✭✭Faugheen


    Pintman Paddy Losty wrote: »
    I suppose you're a man who votes for the establishment. You can tell it from your tone. Terrified of the likes of casey who is not afraid to call it like it is! It's actually great to see.

    I don't know what his policies are. He's not elected yet. We'll see what they are once he gets his seat. I'm just glad to see someone who is not afraid to speak his mind.

    At least the parties I vote for have policies and that I know what I'm getting.

    You're voting for someone who has no policies, and judging by your posts in another thread, I know why you're voting for them, and it's the fact that you don't like foreigners.

    You know full well he won't change anything, but hey racists will vote for racists.


  • #709
    eagle eye
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,862 ✭✭✭✭eagle eye


    Faugheen wrote:
    At least the parties I vote for have policies and that I know what I'm getting.
    Can you point out those people you voted for who have promised things before an election and then delivered on them.


  • #710
    Charles Ingles
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,180 ✭✭✭Charles Ingles


    He is excellent on the week in politics.
    How the hell did Maria Walsh get on the ticket


  • #711
    gandalf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,458 ✭✭✭✭gandalf


    Pintman Paddy Losty wrote: »
    Are you calling me a gimp?

    The only gimps around here are the brainwashed fools voting for FFFGLB expecting a different outcome. Casey will shake things up.

    Lads like Jean Paul Juncker and Donald tusk will be very uncomfortable when actual representatives of the people arrive to Brussels to shake things up.

    If you are voting for someone without knowing their policies your not very serious about exercising your vote are you?


    I haven't voted on party lines for the last 20 years, I vote purely on the policies that are put before us at that election also looking at what the election is for. These days I tend to work backwards from who I can't vote for.

    I'm sure the heads in Brussels are just quaking at the thoughts of Peter Casey arriving there. LOL. He'll probably be like Farage, turn up get his soundbite and feck off. But hey if it keeps his gimps happy.


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  • #712
    Plumbthedepths
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,653 ✭✭✭✭Plumbthedepths


    Charles Ingles wrote:
    He is excellent on the week off n politics. How the hell did Maria Walsh get on the ticket

    Gay woman, ex winner of the lovely girl competition. Ticks a few boxes for some.


  • #713
    Charles Ingles
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,180 ✭✭✭Charles Ingles


    Plumbthedepths wrote: »
    Gay woman, ex winner of the lovely girl competition. Ticks a few boxes for some.

    Is that the real reason has she any political pedigree or she she just a "celebrity" candidate


  • #714
    Faugheen
    Site Banned Posts: 12,341 ✭✭✭✭Faugheen


    eagle eye wrote: »
    Can you point out those people you voted for who have promised things before an election and then delivered on them.

    Policies are different to promises.


  • #715
    eagle eye
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,862 ✭✭✭✭eagle eye


    Faugheen wrote:
    Policies are different to promises.
    Not if they never actually act on them. It just means you are a fool believing anything that comes out of their mouths before an election.
    Surely when it happens twice you'd have enough sense to stop falling for it.


  • #716
    Charles Ingles
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,180 ✭✭✭Charles Ingles


    eagle eye wrote: »
    Can you point out those people you voted for who have promised things before an election and then delivered on them.

    Donald trump
    American economy I'd best it's ever been
    The wall is being built
    Putting America first
    Peace building
    Man is true to his word


  • #717
    Plumbthedepths
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,653 ✭✭✭✭Plumbthedepths


    Charles Ingles wrote:
    Is that the real reason has she any political pedigree or she she just a "celebrity" candidate


    No political predigree at all. Celebrity seems to be her qualification.


  • #718
    donkeykong5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,259 ✭✭✭donkeykong5


    Plumbthedepths wrote: »
    Charles Ingles wrote:
    He is excellent on the week off n politics. How the hell did Maria Walsh get on the ticket

    Gay woman, ex winner of the lovely girl competition. Ticks a few boxes for some.
    On Barry's tea advert dont forget.


  • #719
    Faugheen
    Site Banned Posts: 12,341 ✭✭✭✭Faugheen


    eagle eye wrote: »
    Not if they never actually act on them. It just means you are a fool believing anything that comes out of their mouths before an election.
    Surely when it happens twice you'd have enough sense to stop falling for it.

    No, people who vote for someone who rants about foreigners and travellers with no actual plans to tackle those 'issues' are the fools.

    What are those people voting for?

    People are very quick to ask me what I vote for when nobody likes to give me any answers themselves.


  • #720
    Charles Ingles
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,180 ✭✭✭Charles Ingles


    Plumbthedepths wrote: »
    No political predigree at all. Celebrity seems to be her qualification.

    She is terribly blend spouting the PC liberal line.
    It's a pity Casey didn't win the presidential election


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  • #721
    Mad_maxx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,496 ✭✭✭✭Mad_maxx


    Charles Ingles wrote: »
    He is excellent on the week in politics.
    How the hell did Maria Walsh get on the ticket

    He's doing very well in the face of such disdain from aine lawlor

    Maria Walsh is indeed awful


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