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FF/FG/Green Next Government

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,826 ✭✭✭Truthvader


    LawBoy2018 wrote: »
    You do realise that SF ≠ the IRA?

    Not true IMO.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,826 ✭✭✭Truthvader


    The first Dáil was full of people who did similar. So bad was it, that details were locked away because of their ability to destabilise the new state.

    Violence is indeed, not ok, but it happens and has happened.

    Like what happened under the care of FF and FG in this country, I am sure you will now pivot to the 'it was different' or that is irrelevant' excusing now.

    You can disappear down the rabbithole on your own. For me, the conflict/war is over for SF and the majority of nationalists so now it is time to honour the commitment to bring them into the democratic decision making and running of the state.

    You may get over the fact that that is a done deal and they are here to stay.

    So thats OK then. Make Dessie Ellis Minister for justice and get rid of the Special Criminal Court, appoint slab to the high court and put the Gerry McCabe killers on a patriot pension as heros of the revolution - and sure Uncle Gerry can be President.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,162 ✭✭✭LawBoy2018


    Truthvader wrote: »
    Not true IMO.

    We're all entitled to our opinions but facts are facts.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,126 ✭✭✭Snow Garden


    The Cormac O'Hara show on Radio 1 (1pm-2pm) was a shocker. So much bitching and moaning and shoite talking. Awful stuff.

    The SF guy (Eoin O'Broin) was particularly annoying. A complete head wreck.

    The Green TD (not sure name) sounded the most capable and intelligent.

    The old fox from FG (Bruton) knew when to keep quiet.

    The FF guy sounded like a chancer.

    Michael Fitzmaurice (IND) just wanted to talk about bogs and peat.

    Hard to listen to them all talking utter nonsense. The economic recession will rubbish all their waffle and promises.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 625 ✭✭✭Cal4567


    Sounds to me like the Greens are being lined up for blame even before they enter government.

    Print media politicos still after that well paid government press gig.


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  • Posts: 4,546 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    I think it was Eoin O'Broin on for SF.

    Good to see Fitzmaurice out and about again now that the danger of government has passed.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 79,468 ✭✭✭✭FrancieBrady


    Truthvader wrote: »
    So thats OK then. Make Dessie Ellis Minister for justice and get rid of the Special Criminal Court, appoint slab to the high court and put the Gerry McCabe killers on a patriot pension as heros of the revolution - and sure Uncle Gerry can be President.

    If it happens, like any other democrat you will have to accept it...no?

    Not that I think it will ever happen like that but SF are not put off by the likes of you running candidates for the presidency. They are here to stay therefore.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,126 ✭✭✭Snow Garden


    I think it was Eoin O'Broin on for SF.

    Good to see Fitzmaurice out and about again now that the danger of government has passed.

    Yeah that was him. The guy with the Harry Potter glasses.

    At least they are giving much less airtime to David Cullinane who gives me the creeps. He was forever on the Tonight Show until his stupid singing after the election. Always came across as untrustworthy.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 374 ✭✭NovemberWren


    the first day Dail 'photo optics will be nauseating. Uriah Heep Fianna Fail firstly, with trailing along behind them [at last, at glorious last], the Fein Gael. The entire Lot then, all Together, all on the one, the power, side of the Dail.

    Fianna Fail will be saying, like Jimmy Cagney, - "Made it Ma", "top of the World".


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 79,468 ✭✭✭✭FrancieBrady


    the first day Dail 'photo optics will be nauseating. Uriah Heep Fianna Fail firstly, with trailing along behind them [at last, at glorious last], the Fein Gael. The entire Lot then, all Together, all on the one, the power, side of the Dail.

    Fianna Fail will be saying, like Jimmy Cagney, - "Made it Ma", "top of the World".

    Leo, relegated from the Taoiseach's office, trying not to look awkward having completed the rehabilitation of FF. May have to invest in attention grabbing socks or quote Mrs Brown or such like. :)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,887 ✭✭✭✭Water John


    There hasn't been a poll on it but I would say every single voter that did not put FF and FG as their No. 1. After that I would say many grassroots in FF and some in FG that want to stall the rise of SF. FF and FG are almost identical now.

    Excellent, you finally responded to my multiple posts on Irish Water. Now precious it's question time

    Q1. When was Irish Water set up? Answer = July 27, 2013
    Q2. Who was in government in 2013? Answer = Fine Gael and Labour (for 2 years)
    Q3. Who set up Irish Water? Answer = see above

    Here you go....

    https://www.irishtimes.com/news/environment/irish-water-timeline-from-march-2011-to-july-2018-1.3567056







    I believe the meters will need replacing in 10 years too...

    The meters won't need to be replaced after 10 years. what will need replacing is the battery in the transponder, which sends the metre reading to the collector. But since the domestic customer isn't now being charged, there is no need to read the meter.
    An awful mess, IW, fully at the feet of Coveney and Hogan. Others were minor players.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 374 ✭✭NovemberWren


    Yeah that was him. The guy with the Harry Potter glasses.

    At least they are giving much less airtime to David Cullinane who gives me the creeps. He was forever on the Tonight Show until his stupid singing after the election. Always came across as untrustworthy.

    David Cullinane just seems incredibly pretentious. Doubt he would have got such vote whatsoever, without... his Local Police army of - Thugs.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 15,752 ✭✭✭✭Shefwedfan


    There hasn't been a poll on it but I would say every single voter that did not put FF and FG as their No. 1. After that I would say many grassroots in FF and some in FG that want to stall the rise of SF. FF and FG are almost identical now.

    Excellent, you finally responded to my multiple posts on Irish Water. Now precious it's question time

    Q1. When was Irish Water set up? Answer = July 27, 2013
    Q2. Who was in government in 2013? Answer = Fine Gael and Labour (for 2 years)
    Q3. Who set up Irish Water? Answer = see above
    .

    So in other words you have no idea but seem to think you talk for the Irish people?

    You do know the reason Irish water was setup was because of the bailout and it was one of the terms!!!

    Irish water was never a decision made by any party


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 15,752 ✭✭✭✭Shefwedfan


    the first day Dail 'photo optics will be nauseating. Uriah Heep Fianna Fail firstly, with trailing along behind them [at last, at glorious last], the Fein Gael. The entire Lot then, all Together, all on the one, the power, side of the Dail.

    Fianna Fail will be saying, like Jimmy Cagney, - "Made it Ma", "top of the World".

    It will be a great day


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭McMurphy


    Shefwedfan wrote: »
    So in other words you have no idea but seem to think you talk for the Irish people?

    You do know the reason Irish water was setup was because of the bailout and it was one of the terms!!!

    Irish water was never a decision made by any party

    I wouldn't mind seeing the source for this little nugget of info.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,826 ✭✭✭Truthvader


    LawBoy2018 wrote: »
    We're all entitled to our opinions but facts are facts.

    Indeed. And Gerry was never in the IRA. Facts are indeed facts. Lies spin denial and equivocation doesn't change them.


  • Posts: 17,847 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    I believe the meters will need replacing in 10 years too...

    Only a small component will need replacing. A bit like changing the oil filter in a car. Just some basic maintenance.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,429 ✭✭✭Mortelaro


    Well up to a point you are correct.

    What the electorate will make of the lies they were told
    As pointed out to you already
    Lies refer to past events
    You cannot tell lies about future events
    Otherwise when Someone says they are going to be a doctor,a vet or a lawyer but don't get the points,you are calling them all liars
    That devalues the word
    FF did not get the votes to rule out an FG coalition
    Politics is that simple


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 79,468 ✭✭✭✭FrancieBrady


    Mortelaro wrote: »
    As pointed out to you already
    Lies refer to past events
    You cannot tell lies about future events
    Otherwise when Someone says they are going to be a doctor,a vet or a lawyer but don't get the points,you are calling them all liars
    That devalues the word
    FF did not get the votes to rule out an FG coalition
    Politics is that simple

    If I say I am not going to eat sweets ever again knowing I was going to eat sweets.
    The first part was a lie.

    Please don't pretend that the excuse for this was not given before as, 'shure we all know politicians say things like that before an election'

    You are so used to being lied to you have begun to call it something else. :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,809 ✭✭✭✭maccored


    Truthvader wrote: »
    Indeed. And Gerry was never in the IRA.
    but the facts as we know them legally is Adams was never in the IRA. Otherwise he would have been charged for it.
    Facts are indeed facts. Lies spin denial and equivocation doesn't change them.

    Aye - and you seem to be getting confused between facts and hearsay


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭McMurphy


    Mortelaro wrote: »
    As pointed out to you already
    Lies refer to past events
    You cannot tell lies about future events
    Otherwise when Someone says they are going to be a doctor,a vet or a lawyer but don't get the points,you are calling them all liars
    That devalues the word
    FF did not get the votes to rule out an FG coalition
    Politics is that simple

    You can't tell a lie about a future event?

    What a load of nonsense, ask any adulterous going through the front door telling his wife he's just going on an overnight golfing trip with the lads, and him about to pick up his mistress and head off on an overnight hotel stay with a Viagra in the breast pocket.

    Some mental gymnastics there in your all out defence and no mistake.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,874 ✭✭✭Edgware


    Only a small component will need replacing. A bit like changing the oil filter in a car. Just some basic maintenance.
    Can I have the contract for that?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,173 ✭✭✭RandomViewer


    Truthvader wrote: »
    Not true IMO.

    Lots of FF voters supported the RA, FG TDs visited republican prisoners in the Maze, it's not all black and white like some would like to paint it. FG condemn the Provisional IRA yet hopped into bed with the Official IRA .
    Lynch s cowardice created the RA


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,173 ✭✭✭RandomViewer


    Edgware wrote: »
    Can I have the contract for that?

    No, it's promised to Dinny ,


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 79,468 ✭✭✭✭FrancieBrady


    McMurphy wrote: »
    You can't tell a lie about a future event?

    What a load of nonsense, ask any adulterous going through the front door telling his wife he's just going on an overnight golfing trip with the lads, and him about to pick up his mistress and head off on an overnight hotel stay with a Viagra in the breast pocket.

    Some mental gymnastics there in your all out defence and no mistake.

    You'd have to wonder about the damage FF/FG have done when a supporter comes out with something like that.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 701 ✭✭✭Dank Janniels


    Michael Fitzmaurice (IND) just wanted to talk about bogs and peat.
    Good to see Fitzmaurice out and about again now that the danger of government has passed.

    That guy walks on water in his constituency but is neither use or ornament in reality!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,429 ✭✭✭Mortelaro


    McMurphy wrote: »
    You can't tell a lie about a future event?

    What a load of nonsense, ask any adulterous going through the front door telling his wife he's just going on an overnight golfing trip with the lads, and him about to pick up his mistress and head off on an overnight hotel stay with a Viagra in the breast pocket.

    Some mental gymnastics there in your all out defence and no mistake.
    That's a lie, because he's en route to an event other than the one he is saying
    Its impossible to lie about a future event because it hasn't happened yet and might never happen


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 79,468 ✭✭✭✭FrancieBrady


    Mortelaro wrote: »
    That's a lie, because he's en route to an event other than the one he is saying
    Its impossible to lie about a future event because it hasn't happened yet and might never happen

    What sort of rubbish is this.
    If you say you are not going to do something, knowing very well you will do it if necessary ...that is a lie all day long.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,429 ✭✭✭Mortelaro


    What sort of rubbish is this.
    If you say you are not going to do something, knowing very well you will do it if necessary ...that is a lie all day long.
    No it isn't, I've no intention of jumping into the liffey this evening Francie, but if you fall in, when I'm passing, I will, to save you


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 79,468 ✭✭✭✭FrancieBrady


    Mortelaro wrote: »
    No it isn't, I've no intention of jumping into the liffey this evening Francie, but if you fall in, when I'm passing, I will, to save you

    There is no lie there.

    If you said 'you have no intention of jumping into the Liffey this evening to save me', and you did jump in, that would have been a lie.

    I know you are so used to this it is hard to recognise. But you really need to do it.


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