road_high wrote: » Not a peep out of the Mary lou one once the **** hit the fan- not so long ago she was touring the nation telling us how “she’d won the election”. Surely herself and all the other wasters could come together via Teams to push forward a grounding for a new government of “change” we were told was badly needed? As before the majority lies outside FG or FF yet not one of them can be bothered governing. A shocking outcome and clear contempt for those (arguably very deluded voters) that democratically elected them all.
kravmaga wrote: » Yes but Poland just like the Czech Republic locked down their respective borders faster than any other European country including ourselves Ive been in both countries many times over the years and when they plan to do something they do it, unlike in Ireland , too much talk no action. Both countries are well ahead of Ireland and have had a lower death ratehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_Polandhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_coronavirus_pandemic_in_the_Czech_Republic
Ace2007 wrote: » There are too many politicians elected to sit in opposition, if FG/FF can't get enough independents/Greens or SD (lets group them as "others" to on in with them, then under what circumstances where these "others" willing to actually be in government, as if they all came together they could form a government with SF - but it seems that they don't want to do that either. Actually madness to think we can elected someone and then they can be like na don't want to be in government, I'm happy to sit in opposition, as life is easier.
FloatingVoter wrote: » We actually do need an opposition. It'll be a stronger one with SF there and far safer for them. God help us if they had to do something. It might even prove unpopular.
FloatingVoter wrote: » Well, I assume some of the teachers have a vague recollection of the kids capabilities over the year. As for the matriculation bit, let the colleges set the entry exams. While their parents are in danger of losing their livelihoods or at least having them set back somewhat, a poxy litttle exam is of little consequence. If one outcome of this pandemic is the end of the be-all and end all LC then I'll pop the champagne now. It's ruined enough people down the decades. I'm not one of them - I'm a fast study but I saw plenty of lives wrecked by the thing. I wouldn't worry about the emotional little students rolled out for the cameras - they'll all become teachers and safely back in school for life in a few years no matter what.
BoatMad wrote: » I see several countries , Denmark , Austria , Norway , Czech Rep are about to relax, in a small way some of the restrictions , I can’t see us being too far behind that curve.
keynes wrote: » All of these countries have sensibly closed their borders. Ours are still completely open and until that continues, the virus is still coming in and lockdown will have to continue
Ace2007 wrote: » This is not the thread for it - but the way you go on about the first couple for instance - they are living a lifestyle that perhaps they didn't need - the mansion of a house, 2 SUV's, kids enjoying the best of everything. Did this couple not learn anything from the crash in 2008? It's very easy to blame governments/banks etc - but at what stage do people not have to take responsibility for their actions. Why didn't that couple maybe just get a normal size house, maybe not have 2 SUV's etc. Why do their kids think they need to best of everything. Why did they decide to get the hefty mortgage? Why is it fair that some people who live beyond their means think that the banks should act with kindness when we get out of this mess, (all for the banks doing nothing during the mess), but if the couple learned nothing from the 2008 crash and thought of a rainy day fund - ideally 6 months worth of expenses), then they will never learn. One thing hopefully they do realise is that health is wealth. I have friends who won't buy a house because they see it as being in debt for 30 years as a bad thing - I think throwing money away on rent is madness but they like the freedom.
Ace2007 wrote: » While we need an opposition, you have a certain cohort of groups that will never enter government - if your not going to have the balls and stand up and be counted, do you have a right to sit in opposition and constantly give out? SF know that they do not want to be in government right now, or even in the next 2/3 years - they know it's political suicide - and hence you rarely hear of them these days, but the problem they have is that if FF/FG don't get a government and we get another election - they will have to decide - do we run enough candidates to potential go into government, and if not - how do they handle that in the media - because they perform so well last time. I actually think they wold lose seats if there was another election, but again that wouldn't mind, as would mean not being in government.
Idbatterim wrote: » Throwing money away on rent hang on here , you are getting something in return . secondly if a house you are interested in buying, drops a hundred k in a year , while you rent, you still think it's a waste renting?
Plumbthedepths wrote: » We are an island, we need to import stuff. Either by air or sea.
Cupatae wrote: » Yeah, goods not people.
Plumbthedepths wrote: » Isolation for 2 weeks , job done. Where would expect ex patriots to go? Were you happy for medics to return home, how do you think they got here, teleportation?
Padre_Pio wrote: » People still need to travel, whether you like it or not. Plenty of Irish coming home. The lockdown fervour from some people is unbelievable. Curtain twitchers and little Hitler's having a field day with these measures.
Cupatae wrote: » Yeah cause its all medics coming thru...:rolleyes:
Cupatae wrote: » You are assuming its only irish people, for the rest of the waffle about curtain twitchers and hitler... grow up for urself.
BoatMad wrote: » Very few actually travelling
Danno wrote: » Couldn't give two sh1ts how many are travelling. Question is, how many of these are FORCED into taking a test. That is the problem.
Plumbthedepths wrote: » It's pathetic the behaviour and attitude of some. I hope they get a moment of reality and realise this won't last forever but their behaviour will be remembered by those that know them.
Padre_Pio wrote: » So what if it isn't. People still need to travel, end of. The world is still turning and essential people are still working and travelling. Get over yourself. Look after yourself and your own, don't mind what others are doing
Cupatae wrote: » Irish people cant travel to holiday homes within Ireland but your grand with ship loads coming from england... and naive enough to believe theya re all essential... wise up a small bit will ya. If its not 100% essential they shouldn't be coming here end of.
. Five passengers are due to travel on Saturday, seven on Sunday and fourteen on Monday. He said that those passengers who have already travelled to Ireland from Wales were deemed to be taking essential travel. “Some passengers were on the ferry because they couldn’t fly home, so people were meeting them at the port. We had people in a UK reg who were Irish, they were moving back to Ireland because they had lost work and then we had a couple of engineers coming over to fix equipment.
Cupatae wrote: » Can you clarify who you are talking about and what behavior specifically? I believe ive seen quite a few posters on here post about your unpleasant negative posting style and you ve the neck to criticize others, shoot down every opinion that is different to yours, and then when you are factually proven wrong "Your Australia rant" you ask posters not to comment on your posts. :rolleyes:
Padre_Pio wrote: » Ship loads? 26 people I believe are coming into Rosslare this weekend on Irish Ferries. All are deemed essential travel apparently. Either way it's none of your business. Call the gardai if you have any issues. I'm sure you have your local station on speed dial.
Plumbthedepths wrote: » Ok to work through your comment, I dealt with my Australian comment, immunity passports are being looked in Europe. Today's Indo, even posted a link further back. Only asked one poster not to comment to me Tell me how, I have no interest in being lectured by someone living vin America as to how I should feel under a lockdown in Ireland but I already said this to you. Lastly one poster accused me of being unpleasant and has apologised by PM. Hope this has dealt with your comment.
