Are the majority of Irish stupid and greedy?

24-11-2019 06:11PM

Not dumb but there's certainly a level of ignorance. There's so many people that think anyone from Lithuania/Latvia is just "Russian". Compounding that, if you pull them up on it they'll say "ah ya know what I mean" or "it's all the same". By the same token, anyone from Slovakia is just "Eastern European" and anyone from the Balkans is just "Bosnian".

They'd be the first to cry their eyes out if someone called them English or thought they were from the UK.

We also expect foreigners to speak English to us here at home and when we go abroad. Heaven forbid you learn and try to use a few phrases in Spanish or French. That's all without knowing our own language.

Capt'n Midnight · 24-11-2019 07:38PM

redzerdrog wrote: »

The majority of people.

'Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.'
- George Carlin

24-11-2019 07:40PM

It started in the late 1990’s, the days when we left ourselves behind and became obsessed with the next euro and one-upping the neighbours. The majority of people have been vermin since then, and even a good recession didn’t even sort it out as the greed was ingrained.

Princess Consuela Bananahammock · 24-11-2019 07:41PM

Greedy? Yes, absolutely.
Dumb? No.

TuringBot47 · 24-11-2019 07:59PM

Horsebox9000 wrote: »

Genuine question
I notice through my trawling of news sites and their respective pages on the social media etc.. That there doesn't seem to be too many braincells in comments

If it's a genuine question then you need to think more for yourself.

Social media and comments sections are going to bring out opinionated people as opposed to educated people.

nthclare · 24-11-2019 08:02PM

If you go around looking for stupid and greedy people you'll encounter them one way or the other.

I venture around a city now and again, and I just do whats needed to be done.
I don't look many of them in the eye, or at what they're wearing etc

I was in Galway there today and I went down the Christmas market it was really nice, there was a lot of movement of people, and I can honestly say I didn't get a glance at any of their faces, what they're wearing or how they present themselves.
I just totally zone out from it all, might take the odd glance at an attractive looking woman, if we nearly walk into each other or something.

But not looking people in the eye for a day or few hours browsing around a city can be absolutely empowering, bring a book sit outside a cafe and read it....

I don't notice the thick middle classes any more, they're non existent in my eyes.
They're just filling in the hole's in society, I prefer good honest working class people or old money type's because they're very much the same happy with their lot...

As for the middle classes well....

Aongus Von Bismarck · 24-11-2019 08:21PM

I’m an Irishman living in Germany, so can give a fairly objective perspective on this. There’s some wonderful people in Ireland, however it’s true to say that a large percentage of the people are greedy, stupid, and petty. They are also spectacularly vulgar, and have very little class or culture.

I always have to chuckle when you hear an Irishman (or woman) complain about the calibre of politician in the country. One has to wonder why the wonderful, intelligent, and dignified people of Ireland vote for such idiots. The reality however is that those politicians are just a perfect example of the people they represent – in fact I’d go so far as to say that politicians tend to be cleverer, more dignified, hard-working, and honest than the average Paddy who complains endlessly about them.

Finally, most of the Irish are terrible with money. They buy horrible low-end cars, clothes that don’t suit their potato-shaped bodies, and go on depressing holidays to Costa Del Lager. It’s a pity they wouldn’t spend more money on dental work. Money doesn't suit them.

pgj2015 · 24-11-2019 08:21PM

barneygumble99 wrote: »

I work with the public every day and I genuinely have to ask myself how the **** some people manage to dress themselves in the morning. The dumbest questions you’re asked.
Don’t know how some people manage to do tasks like booking flights and having the wherewithall to get to an airport and through security. Things that require a bit of organisation and thought. In general a lot of people want others to do everything for them and don’t want to think for themselves. No plan B whatsoever.

"what time does tesco close in tallaght"?

I see sheep · 24-11-2019 08:30PM

Horsebox9000 wrote: »

Genuine question
I notice through my trawling of news sites and their respective pages on the social media etc.. That there doesn't seem to be too many braincells in comments

Read an article about the Luas the other day and someone was legitimately moaning there wasn't one in their area even though it was a rural area with cheap rent and not much facility wise.

Read an article about the Garda and someone mentioned the Garda were scum because they arrested said poster in public before and embarrassed them.

Another person stating that the 2 new 24 hr bus routes is an attack on the Taxi drivers of Ireland by the people of Ireland and the routes should be scrapped cause now taxis might have to work harder.

And of course politics. Anything... literally anything gets announced and instantly barrages of what about the homeless and FF FG LABOUR (people don't seem to be aware Labour aint in gov anymore) not fit for purpose.

So really what I am saying is there seems to be a few pre meditated responses to the big.issues in Ireland and I notice that's all people can ever say.
Why do they not have constructive criticism and why is everything me me me?

Housing- the Governemnt should build social houses. Gov builds the houses . The houses aren't free enough or i don't like the noise of construction so don't build here. It's too high. Yada yada

I'm legit wondering do people see the same online or am I alone ? And yes I believe the comments made by some people to be stupid hence the title.
Also are we stagnating progress by always listening to and sometimes acquiescing to their demands?

What's your solution for the homeless you see?

I see sheep · 24-11-2019 08:31PM

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

I’m an Irishman living in Germany, so can give a fairly objective perspective on this. There’s some wonderful people in Ireland, however it’s true to say that a large percentage of the people are greedy, stupid, and petty. They are also spectacularly vulgar, and have very little class or culture.

I always have to chuckle when you hear an Irishman (or woman) complain about the calibre of politician in the country. One has to wonder why the wonderful, intelligent, and dignified people of Ireland vote for such idiots. The reality however is that those politicians are just a perfect example of the people they represent – in fact I’d go so far as to say that politicians tend to be cleverer, more dignified, hard-working, and honest than the average Paddy who complains endlessly about them.

Finally, most of the Irish are terrible with money. They buy horrible low-end cars, clothes that don’t suit their potato-shaped bodies, and go on depressing holidays to Costa Del Lager. It’s a pity they wouldn’t spend more money on dental work. Money doesn't suit them.

**** off man you're not funny anymore

Princess Consuela Bananahammock · 24-11-2019 08:32PM

Deleted User wrote: »

FYP.

Are you trying to disagree with him that the Irish are NOT stupid and petty...? Because as it stands, you're making the man's argument for him.

Horsebox9000 · 24-11-2019 08:33PM

I see sheep wrote: »

What's your solution for the homeless you see?

That's what you get from my post?
This is kind of what I'm talking about

I Am The Law · 24-11-2019 08:34PM

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

It’s a pity they wouldn’t spend more money on dental work. Money doesn't suit them.

Can't, Irish dentists are a perfect example of Irish greed.

The Jman · 24-11-2019 08:37PM

I think Irish people are very soft and want everything handed to them. If that nasty leo cut all taxes and spent billions and billions on houses, health and education we'd be a much better country seems to be the popular opinion!!

I see sheep · 24-11-2019 08:38PM

Horsebox9000 wrote: »

That's what you get from my post?
This is kind of what I'm talking about

If you think something then say it, don't be a coward

24-11-2019 08:41PM

Princess Consuela Bananahammock wrote: »

Are you trying to disagree with him that the Irish are NOT stupid and petty...? Because as it stands, you're making the man's argument for him.

*reads thread title again*

The irony of one defending a parody, but you know this already :rolleyes:

2ygb4cmqetsjhx · 24-11-2019 08:43PM

Never go into the comment section.

Cee-Jay-Cee · 24-11-2019 08:49PM

Empty vessels make the most noise.

Princess Consuela Bananahammock · 24-11-2019 08:50PM

Deleted User wrote: »

*reads thread title again*

The irony of one defending a parody, but you know this already :rolleyes:

Yeah.... "parody" - let's say it was just a parody and move quickly along, shall we?

24-11-2019 08:53PM

Princess Consuela Bananahammock wrote: »

Yeah.... "parody" - let's say it was just a parody and move quickly along, shall we?

It has long been understood by more knowledgeable posters.

El_Duderino 09 · 24-11-2019 09:13PM

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

It started in the late 1990’s, the days when we left ourselves behind and became obsessed with the next euro and one-upping the neighbours. The majority of people have been vermin since then, and even a good recession didn’t even sort it out as the greed was ingrained.

Joke or serious? What makes you think it happened in the 90s? What make you think it wasn't always so?

EmmetSpiceland · 24-11-2019 09:21PM

I Am The Law wrote: »

Can't, Irish dentists are a perfect example of Irish greed.

In for a check up and you leave with four appointments for “root canals” and then two “wisdom” teeth will have to come out as well.

irishguitarlad · 24-11-2019 10:08PM

I don't know about stupid but I think the Irish are extremely greedy, I would only have the yanks ahead of them.

cj maxx · 24-11-2019 10:32PM

1 stupid stupid person here !

ILoveYourVibes · 24-11-2019 10:35PM

No.

The majority are intelligent and generous.

Elmer Blooker · 24-11-2019 10:48PM

There are greedy people wherever you go.
Are Irish people stupid .. I would have to say yes.
The Irish are incapable of getting outraged about anything, we get little or nothing for our taxes, crap services, crap everything and just put up with it.
Shure anyway I'll have a pint .... 'low lie the fields of Athenry ....'

kowloon · 25-11-2019 12:26AM

El_Duderino 09 wrote: »

The majority are below average...

So the larger this majority is by volume and below averageness, the more above average the above average people are. Where would one meet these selfless intellectuals?

MoashoaM · 25-11-2019 12:50AM

All I want out of life is the impossible.

25-11-2019 01:05AM

Two best ones I have seen today, new 24 hour bus service..."thats no use to me" moan ..and a job posting "thats only minimum wage" no well done or even thsts interesting, it really has become a bit of a cesspit, the amount of anger and cynicism is astounding as well.

Feisar · 25-11-2019 01:33AM

I fly frequently. Most humanoids do not have the mental capacity to remove liquids from their bags. Or if they do, don’t realise 100ml is the max capacity per container.

Why Is there no IQ test for those in emergency exit rows? One of the simple minded idiots I spoke of above may be at an emergency exit.

Are the majority of Irish stupid and greedy?

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