FG to still just do nothing for the next 5 years - part 2

Bubbaclaus wrote: »

Once again, McMurphy is is the one that nitpicked on the use of 'abroad'. Feel free to PM him if you still have an issue with being pedantic about it.

It's a discussion site, for discussing things. I found your "abroad" comment odd, I even mentioned Leo and his overseas comment when I picked up on it.

It would appear mighty odd to me if someone posts something here, which has shown to be controversial to some (see Leo's apology), and technically incorrect anyway, to describe six other counties on the same island, and them get annoyed about anyone wanting to "nit pick" part of the discussion, on a web site for discussing things.

The poor province of Ulster must feel rightly cheated that 3/9 counties are abroad from each other.... That's worth commenting on bubbs.

James Brown wrote: »

Commenting on the use of 'abroad', as with 'confidential' and 'recent', we both know where the pedantry lies.

Once again, McMurphy is is the one that nitpicked on the use of 'abroad'. Feel free to PM him if you still have an issue with being pedantic about it.

Bubbaclaus wrote: »

Criticise away mate. I doesn't change anything about my post, which remains fully understandable and accurate.

Nitpicking for the sake of it. Gas.

Commenting on the use of 'abroad', as with 'confidential' and 'recent', we both know where the pedantry lies.

McMurphy wrote: »

Even Leo apologised to nationalists living in the north for using "overseas".

Taoiseach: I'm sincerely sorry for referring to north as 'overseas'

He was kicking it old school the other day. Now he's no longer Taoiseach he was out making promises of all the things he'll do to make sure people get a fair wage etc. etc.. With no specifics and more than likely no follow through.

James Brown wrote: »

I'm talking about your use of the word 'abroad'. As were McMurphy and yourself. You even posted the definition.
You were trying to justify the use of it. I'm criticising the use of it.

Criticise away mate. I doesn't change anything about my post, which remains fully understandable and accurate.

Nitpicking for the sake of it. Gas.

James Brown wrote: »

I'm talking about your use of the word 'abroad'. As were McMurphy and yourself. You even posted the definition.
You were trying to justify the use of it. I'm criticising the use of it.

Even Leo apologised to nationalists living in the north for using the term "overseas" to describe the six counties.

Taoiseach: I'm sincerely sorry for referring to north as 'overseas'

Bubbaclaus wrote: »

You seem confused James. Maybe read back the posts in chronological order? McMurphy came in to nitpick about my use of the word 'abroad'. You are giving out about nitpicking, I sinply pointed out to you that it was McMurphy, not me, that was nitpicking over it.

Simple.

I'm talking about your use of the word 'abroad'. As were McMurphy and yourself. You even posted the definition.
You were trying to justify the use of it. I'm criticising the use of it.

At this point I'd like to offer my thoughts and prayers to all the poor mother's and father's who have to wave goodbye each morning to their children as they make their journeys abroad to their schools.

4km away in the next county.

James Brown wrote: »

What's bizarre is you taking every comment personally.

This is you yeah?

Or will you later try claim you are casually commenting on what some SD said on twitter?

You seem confused James. Maybe read back the posts in chronological order? McMurphy came in to nitpick about my use of the word 'abroad'. You are giving out about nitpicking, I sinply pointed out to you that it was McMurphy, not me, that was nitpicking over it.

Simple.

Bubbaclaus wrote: »

You do realise that McMurphy was the one that came in nitpicking about my post yeah? And I have no idea what damage control you are talking about here.

Bizarre.

What's bizarre is you taking every comment personally.

This is you yeah?

Bubbaclaus wrote: »

Some tangent there McMurphy. 2 senior members of our Government are receiving threats from abroad and you post that waffle rather than simply condemning it?

Welcome back.

Or will you later try claim you are casually commenting on what some SD said on twitter?

Suckit wrote: »

No argument there, I was just correcting/pointing out omissions on your post.

No corrections at all required to my post. Thanks.

Suckit

Bubbaclaus wrote: »

You love an argument for the sake of it don't you. To what end I've no idea.

My original post is perfectly clear for anyone not being deliberately contrary. Threats are being received by Government ministers from outside the jurisdiction they govern. Call that whatever you want.

No argument there, I was just correcting/pointing out omissions on your post.

Suckit wrote: »

You are being very selective on the definition there. First of all, it says:

A foreign country is defined as- any state of which one is not a citizen; "working in a foreign country takes a bit of getting used to" or country using foreign language.
And we all know that anyone born in N.I. automatically gets Irish citizenship. Ireland-UK relations are also not defined as Foreign Countries.

You also chose the U.S. version, which also has other definitions, The UK version which we generally recommend and use on this side of the Atlantic defines it as:

But both also define it as also meaning
Outside, not at home and other meanings which are not really used any more.

You love an argument for the sake of it don't you. To what end I've no idea.

My original post is perfectly clear for anyone not being deliberately contrary. Threats are being received by Government ministers from outside the jurisdiction they govern. Call that whatever you want.

James Brown wrote: »

I was abroad when I went from one part of Leinster to another? Fancy.
I imagine one is 'abroad' if visiting an embassy?

You have to admire the depths folk are willing to embarrass themselves nit picking terminology and redefining the meaning of words to try do damage control for Fine Gael.

Can we argue calling sections of the Irish province of Ulster 'abroad' isn't 'a thing'? :rolleyes:

You do realise that McMurphy was the one that came in nitpicking about my post yeah? And I have no idea what damage control you are talking about here.

Bizarre.

I was abroad when I went from one part of Leinster to another? Fancy.
I imagine one is 'abroad' if visiting an embassy?

You have to admire the depths folk are willing to embarrass themselves nit picking terminology and redefining the meaning of words to try do damage control for Fine Gael.

Can we argue calling sections of the Irish province of Ulster 'abroad' isn't 'a thing'? :rolleyes:

Suckit

Bubbaclaus wrote: »

Merriam Webster
Definition of abroad
1: beyond the boundaries of one's country

Strange hill to try and die on there. Are you just going to try and find a fault in all my posts or what? How many hours away from Dundalk would you need to be before you are abroad under the McMurphy dictionary definition?

Fact of the matter is that there are 2 senior members of the Republic's Government getting continuing threats from outside the jurisdiction, and their security teams have been briefed.

You are being very selective on the definition there. First of all, it says:

Definition of abroad

1 : beyond the boundaries of one's country : in or to a foreign country traveling abroad hopes to study abroad next year both at home and abroad a family that came here from abroad [=from a foreign country] several years ago

A foreign country is defined as- any state of which one is not a citizen; "working in a foreign country takes a bit of getting used to" or country using foreign language.
And we all know that anyone born in N.I. automatically gets Irish citizenship. Ireland-UK relations are also not defined as Foreign Countries.

You also chose the U.S. version, which also has other definitions, The UK version which we generally recommend and use on this side of the Atlantic defines it as:

abroad
adverb [ after verb ]
uk
/əˈbrɔːd/ us
/əˈbrɑːd/
abroad adverb [after verb] (OTHER COUNTRY)
B1
in or to a foreign country or countries:

But both also define it as also meaning
Outside, not at home and other meanings which are not really used any more.

McMurphy wrote: »

I missed this earlier...

I know Leo thinks fg have an "overseas office" up north, so I can understand your line of thinking there, however a loyalist housing estate in Belfast isn't exactly "abroad" like, it's under an hour away from Dundalk for Christ sake.

Merriam Webster
Definition of abroad
1: beyond the boundaries of one's country

Strange hill to try and die on there. Are you just going to try and find a fault in all my posts or what? How many hours away from Dundalk would you need to be before you are abroad under the McMurphy dictionary definition?

Fact of the matter is that there are 2 senior members of the Republic's Government getting continuing threats from outside the jurisdiction, and their security teams have been briefed.

markodaly

NI would be seen as abroad for many people, not least when dealing with large inheritances!

I missed this earlier...

Bubbaclaus wrote: »

Some tangent there McMurphy. 2 senior members of our Government are receiving threats from abroad and you post that waffle rather than simply condemning it?

Welcome back.

I know Leo thinks fg have an "overseas office" up north, so I can understand your line of thinking there, however a loyalist housing estate in Belfast isn't exactly "abroad" like, it's under an hour away from Dundalk for Christ sake.

McMurphy wrote: »

Noticed Josepha Madigan was No1 trending in Ireland right now.

Opened the trend to see why.

Seems Josepha Madigan was on Clare Byrne earlier, suggesting the Kerryman newspaper be renamed the "Kerrypeople" for inclusive reasons.

The (female) manager of the newspaper is rightly rubbishing this.

All that money splashed on personal advisers was obviously money well spent. /Sarcasm

As we know social media marketing, companies pay people to keep their presence on social media platforms. I think the social media guru we pay to mind Josepha is after seeping into broadcasting.

RandomViewer

Suckit wrote: »

I had the misfortune of hearing her, and found myself agreeing with Michael Healy-Rae.
The manager got on the phone and told her that over 80% of the staff are female, that the paper itself isn't in the dark ages, It is an internationally recognised brand name, has recently released an epaper version etc.
People texted in asking should Woman's way be renamed.. Josepha muttered yes and sidestepped it back to the Kerryman. "Young boys and girls aspiring to grow up.." etc... :rolleyes:
Waste of time to be talking that nonsense. Did she make an appointment with Clare Byrne? Did she contact her about something important she had to tell the people?
How did that blather get air time.

Wandering off topic but was disappointed when Healy Rae was on The week in politics with a picture of JFK behind him, id been hoping for a Sam Fox/Linda Lusardi poster from 1985

Suckit

I had the misfortune of hearing her, and found myself agreeing with Michael Healy-Rae.
The manager got on the phone and told her that over 80% of the staff are female, that the paper itself isn't in the dark ages, It is an internationally recognised brand name, has recently released an epaper version etc.
People texted in asking should Woman's way be renamed.. Josepha muttered yes and sidestepped it back to the Kerryman. "Young boys and girls aspiring to grow up.." etc... :rolleyes:
Waste of time to be talking that nonsense. Did she make an appointment with Clare Byrne? Did she contact her about something important she had to tell the people?
How did that blather get air time.

Noticed Josepha Madigan was No1 trending in Ireland right now.

Opened the trend to see why.

Seems Josepha Madigan was on Clare Byrne earlier, suggesting the Kerryman newspaper be renamed the "Kerrypeople" for inclusive reasons.

The (female) manager of the newspaper is rightly rubbishing this.

All that money splashed on personal advisers was obviously money well spent. /Sarcasm

Bishop of hope wrote: »

Yeah, basically the loyalists still hate the Irish, the Republicans still hate the British.
I know I know, it's FGs fault.

The graffiti was the discussion. Not sure why you felt the need to include, Coveney and other republicans. Is it a 'yeah, basically the loyalists still hate the Irish, the Republicans still hate the British.' generalisation? Like republicans hate 'da brits', prodys, white people and women :rolleyes:

Maybe concentrate on the graffiti who did it and FG maybe rethinking their relationship?

Bubbaclaus wrote: »

Some tangent there McMurphy. 2 senior members of our Government are receiving threats from abroad and you post that waffle rather than simply condemning it?

Welcome back.

I condemned it the first time the story was covered, and my condemnation hasn't shifted, and it's hardly a tangent to further elaborate on the type of people who would write such stuff is it?

Loyalists don't care if you are a shinner or a FG Tanaiste, they hold all Irish folk with the same contempt as Simon and Leo are beginning to realise.

Bishop of hope

Yeah, basically the loyalists still hate the Irish, the Republicans still hate the British.
I know I know, it's FGs fault.

McMurphy wrote: »

Isn't that basically a rehashed story from earlier in the year, certainly looks like the same graffiti about Leo, which was scrawled on the gable of a loyalist housing estate in Belfast bubba.

The kind of place where you'd expect a lot of residents to vote DUP, if I was Leo and Simon I'd be careful with getting too close to them again. Yeah they might hate shinners, but they have no love in general for Irish folk either, and don't get me started on what they'd think of Leo's sexuality or ethnicity.

But they hate shinners, "and the enemy of my enemy is my friend"

That's the important thing there for Leo to remember.

Some tangent there McMurphy. 2 senior members of our Government are receiving threats from abroad and you post that waffle rather than simply condemning it?

Welcome back.

Bubbaclaus wrote: »

If I were them, I would be upping the home security right about now. Scary stuff.

Ironic thing is that it's probably people that voted for Brexit blaming them for an outcome of Brexit.

https://m.independent.ie/irish-news/psni-probes-belfast-wall-graffiti-detailing-home-addresses-of-leo-varadkar-and-simon-coveney-40205910.html

Isn't that basically a rehashed story from earlier in the year, certainly looks like the same graffiti about Leo, which was scrawled on the gable of a loyalist housing estate in Belfast bubba.

The kind of place where you'd expect a lot of residents to vote DUP, if I was Leo and Simon I'd be careful with getting too close to them again. Yeah they might hate shinners, but they have no love in general for Irish folk either, and don't get me started on what they'd think of Leo's sexuality or ethnicity.

But they hate shinners, "and the enemy of my enemy is my friend"

That's the important thing there for Leo to remember.

RandomViewer wrote: »

Don't think she big on people having any kind of fun, fairs and carnivals would be the devils work in her view

She's cool if you enjoy abusing animals.