CertifiedSimp wrote: » So Commissioners can do whatever they want? By the way, the story made the NY Times. It's gone global.
Limpy wrote: » Deflection?
Yurt! wrote: » Conspiracy theory alert. Has it occurred to you that perhaps quite a lot of people simply don't like this government? We live in a democracy and we're free to speak on the merits or demerits of the political organisations that seek to serve us. Time to get used to it.
MickeyLeari wrote: » Indeed I don’t think this Government will last as it is clearing in crisis and panic. Although I will leave the country if the Shinners get in.
CertifiedSimp wrote: » Big moment for the EU I feel. At least FF are sacking ministers. Are the EU just going to wait for this and be worse than FFG? Or are they going to show they are for the common person and sack Hogan. Decisions like these can grow or damage anti-EU sentiment. I am sick of politicians getting away with things when the people want action.
Limpy wrote: » People said the same If Trump was elected, and guess what, they didn't.
Gerry Hatrick wrote: » This apology will not suffice the Irish people. The man must go.
Richard Hillman wrote: » Phil Hogan knows full well that EU are too busy to be concerning themselves over this. He'll face the music when he goes back over to Brussels for a day or 2 and then it will be back to normal. To get sacked as a commissioner you would have to do something seriously bad.
MickeyLeari wrote: » I came back here last year after a decade abroad and the mess of the last week would not entice me to stay.
Pelezico wrote: » A lot of SF shills on here..trying to stir up trouble.
Sir Oxman wrote: » Also, am I right in saying no other commissioner has been sacked/forced to resign? I know in 1999, the entire commssion resigned en masse before they were all to be sacked by the parliament over a corruption scandal.
Dav010 wrote: » Get over it, if that effects your decision on where you live, you are a tad too sensitive.
Phishnet wrote: » Phil Hogan made a bad decision, but let's get real. Is it proportionate for him to resign. He is the European Commmissioner for Trade, that one of the most important positions in the EU, and guess what he is IRISH. He is the guy whom along with Barnier will try and knock out a trade agreement with Boris the bully, relating to BREXIT. Cop on people, if he goes we lose our representation in Europe particularly regarding agriculture. Do you think a replacement EU Commissioner for Trade, from somewhere like Estonia, is going to have Ireland's back. Think, before we look for this head on a plate. The old phrase " Cutting off your nose to spite your face" springs to mind. Strategic thinking is required in this instance. By all mean look for Woulfe's head, he signed off on the Covid legislation so he has no defence. But leave big Phil in place, it's in Ireland's interest.
Gerry Hatrick wrote: » Lol. You think anything said on boards influences decision making in this country?
MickeyLeari wrote: » Perhaps a tad too sensitive - agreed. Or perhaps better to get ahead of the curve. But thankfully as a EU citizen I have freedom of movement which I value.
Dav010 wrote: » If you are looking for a country where all politicians behave responsibly to live in, let us know if one exists.
MickeyLeari wrote: » Level headed people usually look at a prism over years. Level headed people recognise that things are not always black and white. And level-headed people certainly don’t base their full analysis of someone in a media frenzy. No stick but seek your resignation and then wonder afterwards why we lose influence.
B.A._Baracus wrote: » You're some chancer and **** stirrer :pac:
MickeyLeari wrote: » No but sometimes better when you don’t understand the news and can be in blissful ignorance. I find it harder to tune out here for obvious reasons and I can honestly admit I don’t help myself at times reacting to things when I shouldn’t.
Dav010 wrote: » It astonished me that politicians the world over think they can do the stupidest things and people won’t find out. Irish politicians are no different to politicians anywhere else.
Dav010 wrote: » It astonishes me that politicians the world over think they can do the stupidest things and people won’t find out. Irish politicians are no different to politicians anywhere else.
silver2020 wrote: » plenty of people have an opinion, but just look at those posting incessantly and you'll see a pattern. Very obvious when you dig a little into their posting history. IMO, MM is not up to the job and Stephen Donnelly has been found out toeb full of hot air. They made an announcement tuesday night that made no sense. You can't have 50 people in one room at an event on Wednesday, but no problem if it was last Monday or Tuesday. Of course no problem if it was a wedding or a "cultural" event either. Knee jerk BS from MM and Donnelly and that's where they ire should be targeted.
caveat emptor wrote: » I agree. It’s strange that the executive branch of the EU is not answerable to any electorate. No taxation without representation and all.
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