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General Election TV debates

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,705 ✭✭✭✭Idbatterim


    _Kaiser_ wrote: »
    What have they done for the taxpayer in the last 3 years? Is a fiver a week (offset against more expensive charges) really something to be championing?

    Why will they be different next month if they're elected? What's changed?

    They’ve been a disgrace for the taxpayer. The others have all actively said they will target us though.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 854 ✭✭✭tacofries


    Voted Fg last time but realistically they were a disaster in the sense that homelessness is at an all time high, there is a total housing and rental crisis and healthcare has gone down hill all despite huge tax intakes. Really wanted to see MM step up here but he's too weak. Leo can hold a crowd but his record says no matter how well he can talk, the country isn't benefiting from it. And Mary Lou who can also talk stands for a party that are massively over promising and are unrealistic in what they want to do. More confused then ever on who to go for! Would love MM to let out a roar or something to show the passion haha


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 249 ✭✭bonaparte2


    They done the right thing. These people are spending years rearing beef herds to receive a paltry price for their efforts. They had to do something to for the government to stand up and notice. I realise it must be frustrating to be stuck on the m50 fair enough, but sometimes it takes drastic action.

    Completely counterproductive. They closed down the beef industry earlier in the year , that was drastic action too. And what was the result? They had to back down and the factories got the blockaded cattle later in the year for less money.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,717 ✭✭✭BarryD2


    Rich Boy got the most cheers... but will he even be re-elected??


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,373 ✭✭✭Phoebas


    Who “won” in your opinion?

    My guy won; your guy lost; the guy who doesn't really threaten my guy came second.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 50 ✭✭ZeroCool17


    Mary Lou is the wrong leader for SF. Pearce Doherty would be out there speaking so much better. She just likes her sound bites. No substance.

    Leo for me tonight has been the best. Best of a bad bunch, but the best.

    Claire is a great presenter. Really making it flow. Enjoyable overall.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,346 ✭✭✭easypazz


    Claire wins

    Louise


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 79,480 ✭✭✭✭FrancieBrady


    RBB
    MLM
    LEO
    BRENDAN HOWLIN
    ROISIN SHORTALL
    MICHAEL MARTIN
    EAMONN RYAN

    in that order. Think it might have rescued a point or two for Leo off Martin in the polls.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,500 ✭✭✭Jinglejangle69


    tacofries wrote: »
    Voted Fg last time but realistically they were a disaster in the sense that homelessness is at an all time high, there is a total housing and rental crisis and healthcare has gone down hill all despite huge tax intakes. Really wanted to see MM step up here but he's too week, Leo can hold a crowd but his record says no matter how good he can talk, the country isn't benefiting from it and Mary Lou who can also talk stands for a party that are massively over promising and are unrealistic in what they want to do. More confused than ever on who to go for!

    Don't be fooled by the homeless issue.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,596 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    GDY151


    Lundstram wrote: »

    Blocking up the M50 in their 191 John Deeres worth about €70k. My heart bleeds. :rolleyes:


    Driven mostly by kids.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,953 ✭✭✭DeanAustin


    tacofries wrote: »
    Voted Fg last time but realistically they were a disaster in the sense that homelessness is at an all time high, there is a total housing and rental crisis and healthcare has gone down hill all despite huge tax intakes. Really wanted to see MM step up here but he's too week, Leo can hold a crowd but his record says no matter how good he can talk, the country isn't benefiting from it and Mary Lou who can also talk stands for a party that are massively over promising and are unrealistic in what they want to do. More confused than ever on who to go for!

    Isn't homelessness on the decrease? Not by a lot but I thought I heard Murphy say it was coming down last week.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,623 ✭✭✭Millionaire only not


    _Kaiser_ wrote: »
    Disagree. I have found it a really worthwhile debate to be honest - largely down to Claire keeping them (mostly) in order and calling them out where necessary

    It was because were all on boards taking the piss out of them !


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 119 ✭✭Borgo


    Is Brendan really that small or is he far away?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,373 ✭✭✭Phoebas


    Boring bit now


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 29,791 ✭✭✭✭_Kaiser_


    Good god Ryan looks smug there!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,129 ✭✭✭Lundstram


    Homelessness.

    The biggest myth in Ireland over the last 5 years.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,712 ✭✭✭YFlyer


    Trying to keep a straight face.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,705 ✭✭✭✭Idbatterim


    tacofries wrote: »
    Voted Fg last time but realistically they were a disaster in the sense that homelessness is at an all time high, there is a total housing and rental crisis and healthcare has gone down hill all despite huge tax intakes. Really wanted to see MM step up here but he's too week, Leo can hold a crowd but his record says no matter how good he can talk, the country isn't benefiting from it and Mary Lou who can also talk stands for a party that are massively over promising and are unrealistic in what they want to do. More confused than ever on who to go for!

    Homelessness again. How about all those working their asses off , with miserable commutes and can’t afford to buy or rent. You’ll never end homelessness and can’t. Well run countries can’t and this is a banana republic. You won’t be able to solve much , when ff or the others further to the left send us off a cliff again , remember that !


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,546 ✭✭✭✭gmisk


    DeanAustin wrote: »
    Isn't homelessness on the decrease? Not by a lot but I thought I heard Murphy say it was coming down last week.
    Who knows...he tends to spout a lot of rubbish


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 56,702 ✭✭✭✭tayto lover


    Eamon has been practicing in front of the mirror.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,129 ✭✭✭Lundstram


    No, Brendan, thank you for sticking around 'til the end.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,981 ✭✭✭Naggdefy


    Ryan's face is very pock marked lately.

    Hope he's eating his greens.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,346 ✭✭✭easypazz


    Eamonn rubbish. Lets see who tries to sneak a few extra seconds over his 45.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 75,453 ✭✭✭✭L1011


    DeanAustin wrote: »
    Isn't homelessness on the decrease? Not by a lot but I thought I heard Murphy say it was coming down last week.

    By about 1% in the last figures. Could reverse in the next month.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,252 ✭✭✭deisedevil


    Claire couldn't hold back the smirk after Ryan finished.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,596 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    GDY151


    So many promises Leo but while you were at the wheel the last few years you couldn't run a pissup in a brewery.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,981 ✭✭✭Naggdefy


    Look away from Varadkar and I hear Brian O'Driscoll.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,500 ✭✭✭Jinglejangle69


    Idbatterim wrote: »
    Homelessness again. How about all those working their asses off , with miserable commutes and can’t afford to buy or rent. You’ll never end homelessness and can’t. Well run countries can’t and this is a banana republic. You won’t be able to solve much , when ff or the others further to the left send us off a cliff again , remember that !
    You spent years calling out FG and calling Leo a rat and now you suddenly think they are the best.

    WTF like!???


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,953 ✭✭✭DeanAustin


    Too rehearsed Leo.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,346 ✭✭✭easypazz


    Leo with a trust FG message again, he has been shilling the word trust all night.


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