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CoVid-19 Part VIII - 292 cases ROI (2 deaths) 62 in NI (as of 17th March) *Read OP*

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  • #7082
    Bubbaclaus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,460 ✭✭✭Bubbaclaus


    New Home wrote: »
    I find him particularly patronising tonight. He actually used the sentence "Not all heroes wear capes". Seriously.

    A rake of condescending clichés, as far as I'm concerned.

    What's condescending about that? Looks like you had your opinion made already and are just trying to fit something into it.


  • #7083
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 9,106 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    GREAT fckin speech and way beyond what USA and UK are doing. Thanks Leo.


  • #7084
    holyhead
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,249 ✭✭✭holyhead


    I thought he spoke well. A little corny in parts but his delivery was good and warm. Light though on details re the financial hardship facing us though.


  • #7085
    walshb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60,131 ✭✭✭✭walshb


    LRNM wrote: »
    wtf was the point of that? :confused:

    Really, if it needs explaining to you then it’s lost!


  • #7086
    Shelga
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 3,074 ✭✭✭Shelga


    I did like his speech, especially about everyone standing together globally throughout this nightmare, but the main thing I took from it was that “could” = “will”.


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  • #7087
    C__MC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,430 ✭✭✭C__MC


    Imagine Mary Lou doing that
    Brilliant from Leo.


  • #7088
    ctrl-alt-delete
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 16,242 ✭✭✭✭ctrl-alt-delete


    Nothing new no - but the old news needs repeating and repeating, rinse and repeat - just like washing the hands.

    There are still people not taking it as seriously as they should.


  • #7089
    Hurrache
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,509 ✭✭✭✭Hurrache


    Gotta hand it to him, a good speech.


  • #7090
    Panrich
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 4,186 ✭✭✭Panrich


    gmisk wrote: »
    Totally agree, good in a crisis not so good with the day to day unfortunately


    Well it's safe to say we are in a crisis.


  • #7091
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    New Home wrote: »
    "Not all heroes wear capes". Seriously.

    Followed by ''they wear scrubs'' etc paying tribute to front line staff. There was merit in it.


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  • #7092
    New Home
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 80,623 Mod ✭✭✭✭New Home


    Stheno wrote: »
    He's laying it on thick here.
    GetWithIt wrote: »
    Fupping hell, I got a full house on Leo buzzword bingo after 5 mins

    So it's not just me that got that impression!
    Mysteriouschic wrote: »
    Is this lockdown coming or ?
    Atlantic Dawn wrote: »
    I was expecting all non food shops and public transport to be locked down.

    Softly, softly...


  • #7093
    STB.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,380 ✭✭✭STB.


    stephenjmcd wrote: »
    Honestly do not see where they are getting this from.

    Would give us the highest per capita case numbers in the world

    From modelling, Stephen.

    He is pointing out there is a shít storm coming up and VERY soon.

    Its is going to go on for months well into the summer.

    Asking that older people cocoon themselves and gen public to social distance.

    This is all about not overwhelming the limited health resources and ventilators that we have in Ireland.


  • #7094
    Deep Thought
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,880 ✭✭✭Deep Thought


    I found him very good. And the **** I read in this forum is exactly what he is talking about.. who was that gob****e who said he is pal was a guard and that the army are deployed a you need documents .. it’s that kind of **** that scars people.

    This thread should be closed

    The narrower a man’s mind, the broader his statements.



  • #7095
    Lundstram
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,129 ✭✭✭Lundstram


    So so glad we have Varadkar in charge of our little nation of 4.8m while Boris and Trump mess with the lives of 450 million people.


  • #7096
    STB.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,380 ✭✭✭STB.


    stephenjmcd wrote: »
    Honestly do not see where they are getting this from.

    Would give us the highest per capita case numbers in the world


    From modelling, from modelling, Stephen.


    He is pointing out there is a shít storm coming up and VERY soon.



    Its is going to go on for months well into the summer.



    Asking that older people cocoon themselves.


    This is all about not overwhelming the limited health resources and ventilators that we have in Ireland.


  • #7097
    Hurrache
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,509 ✭✭✭✭Hurrache


    Gotta hand it to him, a good speech.


  • #7098
    Jim Root
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 487 ✭✭Jim Root


    I’m not a Leo fan boy but that was an epic speech. True leadership.


  • #7099
    saabsaab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,052 ✭✭✭saabsaab


    Mr.S wrote: »
    Shoutout to the boards.ie thread!


    Yes. Boards was on this way before Government. Leo is warning us all.


  • #7100
    JRant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 15,110 ✭✭✭✭JRant


    He said the emergency services were getting tooled up :)

    "Well, yeah, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man"



  • #7101
    ITman88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 876 ✭✭✭ITman88


    Fantastic speech. Very measured. He more or less suggested to forget about boards!!!


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  • #7102
    froog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,784 ✭✭✭froog


    top speech. inspiring even.


  • #7103
    is_that_so
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,132 ✭✭✭✭is_that_so


    An Ciarraioch wrote: »
    Was there much need for a TV address, given he said nothing new?
    Probably was, people need to be reassured and he did say March 29 is just a mark along the road.


  • #7104
    freddie1970
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 572 ✭✭✭freddie1970


    Some difference between Leo and Boris..


  • #7105
    Cilldara_2000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,199 ✭✭✭Cilldara_2000


    Taois did well there IMO. Most people get their news either from RTE or from mad wans on social media. A reasonable summation from An Taoiseach to these people to make clear what's happening.


  • #7106
    05eaftqbrs9jlh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭05eaftqbrs9jlh


    LRNM wrote: »
    wtf was the point of that? :confused:
    Optics.

    He's so slimy, I can't stand it. I think he loves this.


  • #7107
    Thespoofer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,122 ✭✭✭Thespoofer


    It's like I'm in a version of the hunger games or something...


  • #7108
    all about the mane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,401 ✭✭✭all about the mane


    brevity wrote: »
    I liked it. He did well.

    It was grand. I just don't rate him as the most inspiring speaker. He did ok


  • #7109
    igCorcaigh
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 13,340 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    Excellent speech IMHO.


  • #7110
    Cork Boy 53
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,829 ✭✭✭Cork Boy 53


    kingshankly wrote: »
    The contrast in compassion from Leo compared to boris and trump is vast

    Absolutely no comparison to those 2 clowns.


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  • #7111
    GM228
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,917 ✭✭✭GM228


    Have to hand it to him, was a good speech in fairness.

    "Calm before the storm"

    "Not all heroes wear capes" :)


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