JohnnyFlash wrote: » FG back in Government for a historic third term; riding high in the opinion polls; people of the calibre of Varadkar, Donohoe, Harris, Coveney, Humphreys in Cabinet, and the most invigorated and engaged local party structure I've seen since FitzGerald. Hugely proud to be a member of a political party who have done so much for this country. Divorce, gay marriage, abortion rights, recognition of the travelling community as an ethnic minority, A State apology to the women who spent years in the laundry system - all delivered under FG governments. Hugely pro the European Union, and our place within it. A focus on balancing the books, while still delivering the largest increases in inward investment, health budget, and social welfare. A party that was founded on the principal of having a Republic of equals.
Bowie wrote: » So what went wrong in the election? Didn't get the message out? The opener reads like a rogue's gallery of entitlement and incompetence.
Rodney Bathgate wrote: » Seems strange that there is a thread with that title when the party in question is actually in government again.
john4321 wrote: » Will you ignore my post because its a new thread?https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=114272642&postcount=9959
john4321 wrote: Any chance you would post genuinely?
Bowie wrote: » We know what they'll be doing for the next six months, should it survive that long.
JohnnyFlash wrote: » FG focused too much on the achievements on Brexit delivered during the minority government. Which, in fairness, were a credit to our Civil Service, Government, and diaspora. Time will look extremely favorably on that period. It was the most confident, competent, and cohesive Government we have had in generations. Even Shane Ross did a good job!
JohnnyFlash wrote: » FG back in Government for a historic third term; riding high in the opinion polls; people of the calibre of Varadkar, Donohoe, Harris, Coveney, Humphreys in Cabinet, and the most invigorated and engaged local party structure I've seen since FitzGerald. Hugely proud to be a member of a political party who have done so much for this country. Divorce, gay marriage, abortion rights, recognition of the travelling community as an ethnic minority; a State apology to the women who spent years in the laundry system - all delivered under FG governments. Hugely pro the European Union, and our place within it. A focus on balancing the books, while still delivering the largest increases in inward investment, health budget, and social welfare. A party that was founded on the principal of having a Republic of equals. A proper party of Christian/Social democracy.
Bowie wrote: » You respond to this and we'll talk.
smurgen wrote: » What movie is this again?
john4321 wrote: » Sure, that post made no sense to me so I didn't reply. I don't think the OP even replied but you jumped in to derail my post for some unknown reason where I just clarified the story and numbers. We got to a point in the thread where you acknowledged that point after a multiple posts. You said "Never said you did. Satguy mentioned the cartridges, you clarified the details." Now back on topic have you a reply to my last post about your false statement regarding the €5 bonus?
JohnnyFlash wrote: » It's called Reality: 2020. Featuring yourself, and a cast of millions. It's in 3D, Ultra-HD, and it's very interactive. :eek:
Bowie wrote: » Although Leo lifted some of the dialogue from other Netflix titles
Bowie wrote: » You claimed I said you used SF to deflect. I asked for a quote/proof you then moved it to being about the number of cartridges. A complete dishonest fudge and you know it. There was a thread on boards regarding the Christmas bonus. People were going nuts at even a fiver raise. Was a few years ago. The point is people will go nuts over that but stay silent on the meat processing using foreign workers who dont even pay tax in Ireland. I know FG have previous for not paying tax and they like giving contracts to a non-resident but non-resident meat packers is a new one.
JohnnyFlash wrote: » I'm not sure anyone really cared about that, dude. It was a social media 'thing'. The vibe I'm getting is that people are starting to realise how competent Leo, Simon, Heather, Simon really were.
john4321 wrote: » I didn't claim anything, I replied to the OP correcting a post with facts which I should be allowed to do on a public forum. Maybe the didn't reply as as they were incorrect I don't know why they didn't.
If you can point out where I used a SF tale to deflect from FG please show me or respectfully withdraw the comment.
john4321 wrote: » Now onto the new point you raised you made a false statement and again I just corrected it using backed up facts. All you had to do was acknowledge the statement was incorrect but instead you proceed to post a statement about processing plants, foreign workers and non resident tax payers. This isn't genuine debate or discussion, It's in my opinion soapboxing as no proof to back it up is provided.
smurgen wrote: » Any idea when the LOKdown will end?
markodaly wrote: » What amazes me that we have a long running thread like this about FG and especially Leo, while the other two parties in government, The Greens or FF don't have their own separate long running threads. You guys do know that there are 3 parties in the government, right? From the last few weeks, FG have come out of it much better IMO. FF are wrecked from infighting and reminding us all on who they are. The Greens are already panicking and looking for a way out it seems.. ...yet the focus seems to be on FG who are riding high in the polls and are the party coming across as more competent than the other two.
markodaly wrote: » You tell us? As the whole world may want to know the answer to that.
smurgen wrote: » Any idea when the LOKdown will end? Have FFG reigned in the meat barons at all or are they still out shopping?
Poor_old_gill wrote: » "Out shopping" has got the be the most pathetic attempt to attack a party that I have ever seen. It's like an insult that you would hear 8 year olds giving each other in school.
Yurt! wrote: » dUdE. MAgiC mOneY TREe. iS I doING pOLItix RrighT?