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  • #32
    Effluo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭Effluo


    princess_calico wrote: »
    Please vote Louise Feaheny for Ents :):):)

    As a long-standing member of boards.ie :)

    I made a jokey kind of post before about the whole "Don't bitch about us debacle", but that was before I realised you were really canvassing here.

    I'm not trying to "come out and get you", but I just wonder why you think anyone who posts on this forum think should vote for you after this,
    "You all give out about the SU, but what have you done? In case you forgot, the SU is run for students BY students. Tell us what you want us to do! Don't b*tch about it on an online forum."(full post) http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=62732474&postcount=52

    I responded like this;
    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=62752540&postcount=82

    And I still feel the same way about the whole thing. You actively ignored not criticism, but constructive criticism and a solution to the problem which was very serious(when there was a spate of attacks around the town)

    Along with the fact that you've made 16 posts on this forum in the last 3 and a half months, 15 of which have been today looking for votes. I think this shows that I will not expect our "bitching"(suggestions) on ents to be heard on this forum at least.

    Also something else which would not exactly endear me to your politics is this, "I voted no in for the Lisbon, simply because the government told me to vote yes!" .....


    Although I hear you are a jolly nice person(honest) and I hope there will be no hard feelings, I will not be voting for you because of these things which have happened in the past.

    Good luck in the elections, By the looks of the poll you have a good chance


  • #33
    princess_calico
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 373 ✭✭princess_calico


    Effluo wrote: »
    I made a jokey kind of post before about the whole "Don't bitch about us debacle", but that was before I realised you were really canvassing here.

    I'm not trying to "come out and get you", but I just wonder why you think anyone who posts on this forum think should vote for you after this,
    "You all give out about the SU, but what have you done? In case you forgot, the SU is run for students BY students. Tell us what you want us to do! Don't b*tch about it on an online forum."(full post) http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=62732474&postcount=52

    I responded like this;
    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=62752540&postcount=82

    And I still feel the same way about the whole thing. You actively ignored not criticism, but constructive criticism and a solution to the problem which was very serious(when there was a spate of attacks around the town)

    Along with the fact that you've made 16 posts on this forum in the last 3 and a half months, 15 of which have been today looking for votes. I think this shows that I will not expect our "bitching"(suggestions) to be heard on this forum at least.

    Also something else which would not exactly endear me to your politics is this, "I voted no in for the Lisbon, simply because the government told me to vote yes!" .....


    Although I hear you are a jolly nice person(honest), I will not be voting for you because of these things which have happened in the past.

    Good luck in the elections, By the looks of the poll you have a good chance


    I do want to apologise, and I did (as far as I know???)
    I didn't ignore the criticism, but I went straight to Brian about it, and told them all about the students' opinions on boards.

    Because as a non-voting member of the exec, although I have often suggested using boards.ie as a form of communication for the SU I have never had a say in it and it has been shot down a number of times. I'm going to be completely honest, when I logged onto boards today I had no intention of canvassing, merely lurking and having a peep, because as you said I haven't been on in aaaaaaaaages but when I saw the forum open for it, I decided to use it like other people are too.

    About the Lisbon thing, I see my political stance as a positive one. Because I am not affiliated with any political party whatsoever, I feel that this allows for a better judgement of what benefits the student body more. My judgement is not clouded by my political views, but rather open to what is best for students and other matters at hand.

    Thanks for your good luck wish though, I really do appreciate it. I'm sorry we haven't seen eye to eye before on stuff, but I really do appreciate your comment!

    L x:)


  • #34
    Michellenman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,195 ✭✭✭✭Michellenman


    princess_calico wrote: »
    I do want to apologise, and I did (as far as I know???)
    I didn't ignore the criticism, but I went straight to Brian about it, and told them all about the students' opinions on boards.

    Because as a non-voting member of the exec, although I have often suggested using boards.ie as a form of communication for the SU I have never had a say in it and it has been shot down a number of times. I'm going to be completely honest, when I logged onto boards today I had no intention of canvassing, merely lurking and having a peep, because as you said I haven't been on in aaaaaaaaages but when I saw the forum open for it, I decided to use it like other people are too.

    About the Lisbon thing, I see my political stance as a positive one. Because I am not affiliated with any political party whatsoever, I feel that this allows for a better judgement of what benefits the student body more. My judgement is not clouded by my political views, but rather open to what is best for students and other matters at hand.

    Thanks for your good luck wish though, I really do appreciate it. I'm sorry we haven't seen eye to eye before on stuff, but I really do appreciate your comment!

    L x:)

    Other than saying 'about the Lisbon thing' you didn't actually mention anything about why you said that.

    Tbh I would have severe reservations about voting for someone who not only has such an immature opinion about such a serious topic but who openly admits to it.


  • #35
    princess_calico
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 373 ✭✭princess_calico


    Michellenman wrote: »
    Other than saying 'about the Lisbon thing' you didn't actually mention anything about why you said that.

    Tbh I would have severe reservations about voting for someone who not only has such an immature opinion about such a serious topic but who openly admits to it.

    I'm really sorry that I came across as being immature about the whole thing, but I had genuine reasons for voting no. I assure you that my judgement was not based wholly on that- it was a joke. Sorry if it wasn't to your taste. :(


  • #36
    Effluo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭Effluo


    princess_calico wrote: »
    I do want to apologise, and I did (as far as I know???)

    I don't remember it.

    In actual fact you recommended that we stop posting about the college su here and posted on the Dead discussion part of the nuim facebook page.
    You'd imagine then that we might get some kind of response then, but there wasn't!

    Also on the whole Lisbon thing, I really hope that was a joke :(


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  • #37
    declan06
    Closed Accounts Posts: 137 ✭✭declan06


    irish_goat wrote: »
    Can someone explain Declan Meenagh's polling? Holding more Bar Ex's and making the SU carbon neutral don't strike me as matters which really fall under the Finance Officer's remit. :confused:

    On the free bar ex,
    It costs 300 euro for a licence and 300 euro for staff,
    If we had a free bar ex with 3 euro drinks and a theme like 70s, and an exec DJ, we would make money from the bar or at least break even.

    On the carbon neutral union, it's something to aim for, and if we could let a geography student do a project on it then we could make an impact.

    In general, there isn't a lot in the remit:

    11.4 FINANCE OFFICER
    (a) Shall ensure that the accounts for the Union are maintained satisfactorily, and are presented to the Union Council at least once per year.
    (b) Shall advise the Union Council on the financial state of the Union.
    (c) Shall have the right to examine all requisition forms and cheque books at any time in liaison with the Student Activities Officer.
    (d) Shall form a liaison with the Executive and in the direction of Union finances.
    (e) In the absence of the Finance Officer, the President shall perform the Finance Officer's duties.
    (f) Shall conduct a price survey comparing Union services to equivalent competing services and present the results to Union Council.

    There's not a lot of scope there, so I got creative.

    The other two things I want to do are promote special events funding and work with clubs and socs officers to make a sponsorship handbook for clubs and socs.
    For more info go to www.declanmeenagh.com
    Sorry for the rambling nature of this post, but I'm sleep deprived. :D


  • #38
    Michellenman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,195 ✭✭✭✭Michellenman


    Can I just mention, Declan...

    You have the coolest flyer things EVER!! The dollar bills are savage! :D


  • #39
    princess_calico
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 373 ✭✭princess_calico


    Effluo wrote: »
    I don't remember it.

    In actual fact you recommended that we stop posting about the college su here and posted on the Dead discussion part of the nuim facebook page.
    You'd imagine then that we might get some kind of response then, but there wasn't!

    Also on the whole Lisbon thing, I really hope that was a joke :(

    Argh I hate technology... What's wrong with a chat, a cuppa cha and a few rich teas?


  • #40
    banquo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,487 ✭✭✭banquo


    Declan's dollars are indeed savage.


  • #41
    Thwip!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,234 ✭✭✭Thwip!


    Michellenman wrote: »
    Not being bad but I'm not gonna vote for ya just cause you're a member here.
    true, voting for pat...known him for 7 years and know his work ethic and what he can potentially do for entertainment in maynooth and that alone already guarantees my vote for him


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  • #42
    barleybooley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,241 ✭✭✭barleybooley


    Nision wrote: »
    Im a Rob man myself, but to be fair, in the interest of openness i feel i should point out that its Robs Girlfriend (Who is actually a real person) who's saying this. Hardly Neutral.

    Edit: Totally, 100% wrong. My bad.

    A classic example of putting 2 and 2 together and getting 5. And you doing Finance, for SHAME :P

    Is it just me or does Shelly seem to be the only one out campaigning today?


  • #43
    leopoldbloom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 210 ✭✭leopoldbloom


    barleybooley wrote: »
    Is it just me or does Shelly seem to be the only one out campaigning today?

    I'm out!! Getting my Vote f:)r me thing on :D


  • #44
    irish_goat
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 5,894 Mod ✭✭✭✭irish_goat


    Spotted Aengus between Arts Block and JH.

    Lydia was around South Campus yesterday and had nice buns*, so she might be around there today. Tuohy was about there too.





    *iced ones.


  • #45
    banquo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,487 ✭✭✭banquo


    My posters are up.


  • #46
    Michellenman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,195 ✭✭✭✭Michellenman


    I hope to see the one I made up in force. Capeesh?


  • #47
    PrivateEye
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,283 ✭✭✭PrivateEye


    Mugabe would be happy with Presidental Election results like that


  • #48
    princess_calico
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 373 ✭✭princess_calico


    jpcarlow wrote: »
    true, voting for pat...known him for 7 years and know his work ethic and what he can potentially do for entertainment in maynooth and that alone already guarantees my vote for him

    He seems like a really nice guy- he's definitely getting my 2nd


  • #49
    TheManHimself
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17 ✭TheManHimself


    Hmm...Have to say I'm surprised at the VP Welfare poll result.


  • #50
    barleybooley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,241 ✭✭✭barleybooley


    Ah, Rob's posters are up and don't they look just lovely?* :D









    *not a biased opinion


  • #51
    Duddy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,134 ✭✭✭Duddy


    Deadly posters!


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  • #52
    Ms. Koi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,168 ✭✭✭Ms. Koi


    I'm loving this campaign at the moment!
    Louise Feaheny has my vote 100%, the stuff she has planned for the next year sound awesome! After reading Aengus Ó Maoláin's manifesto and plans for the year, he really does have my vote!Declan Meenagh seems to be the best man for Finance, so I hope he gets it. Also, I think Lydia has the experience to bring the VP education and welfare forward to where it could be. She has done so much since she started in Maynooth, and think she is the best candidate for that role.
    Everyone seems to be being quite good natured about the whole thing!
    I'm quite new to boards.ie so bear with me!
    I'm not sure about VP Comms and Devs, I haven't heard many people campaigning for this.
    I'm Louise Feaheny's campaign manager...so look out for us next week!
    :):)


  • #53
    tootyflutty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 782 ✭✭✭tootyflutty


    kellief wrote: »
    Everyone seems to be being quite good natured about the whole thing!

    not so true there. Our apartment got broken into during the week, and all the painting on the windows in support of Pat Byrne (vote PAT for Ents!*), got vandalised to say some offensive stuff about him, and infact another of our housemates.
    Bad form :mad:



    *subtle as a brick to the face


  • #54
    princess_calico
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 373 ✭✭princess_calico


    tootyflutty wrote: »
    not so true there. Our apartment got broken into during the week, and all the painting on the windows in support of Pat Byrne (vote PAT for Ents!*), got vandalised to say some offensive stuff about him, and infact another of our housemates.
    Bad form :mad:



    *subtle as a brick to the face

    Ents is getting horribly bitchy this year! Did you find out who had done it? Is it like this every year or is this a first?


  • #55
    tootyflutty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 782 ✭✭✭tootyflutty


    Actually must agree, great posters there Banquo! Really effective for VP Comms, have two now hanging in our apartment :D


  • #56
    tootyflutty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 782 ✭✭✭tootyflutty


    princess_calico wrote: »
    Ents is getting horribly bitchy this year! Did you find out who had done it? Is it like this every year or is this a first?

    No idea who had done it, but was done in about an hour period when all our housemates were out, so obviously someone was watching to see when they left, they also got in upstairs where the same thing was done. :mad:


  • #57
    princess_calico
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 373 ✭✭princess_calico


    If anyone wants to check out my manifesto, you can on http://www.facebook.com/pages/NUI-Maynooth/Vote-Louise-Feaheny-for-Entertainments-Officer-2010-11/307772817622

    :):):) :)VOTE LOU FOR ENTS :):):):)

    Also, a few of the lads thought about it and decided that perhaps nudity is the was to go...

    http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=152383&id=307772817622


  • #58
    funky penguin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,352 ✭✭✭funky penguin


    tootyflutty wrote: »
    No idea who had done it, but was done in about an hour period when all our housemates were out, so aboviously someone was watching to see when they left, they alos got in upstairs where the same thing was done. :mad:



    Jesus Christ thats bad!

    I hope you reported it!! Although, I don't know what can be done....is there CCTV on campus Apartments?


  • #59
    princess_calico
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 373 ✭✭princess_calico


    tootyflutty wrote: »
    No idea who had done it, but was done in about an hour period when all our housemates were out, so aboviously someone was watching to see when they left, they alos got in upstairs where the same thing was done. :mad:

    That'd freak me out if I knew there were people in my apartment! It's getting really immature, like I don't see why candidates should have to spend their time defending themselves or focusing on negativity from others when they need to just work on their own campaign...

    I miss the first year elections when we all sat in the room sharing sweets until we felt sick... Why cant everyone be nice!


  • #60
    tootyflutty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 782 ✭✭✭tootyflutty


    funky penguin wrote: »
    Jesus Christ thats bad!

    I hope you reported it!! Although, I don't know what can be done....is there CCTV on campus Apartments?

    NOt really much could be done, and only cctv on ground floors. Anywho has only spurred him and all the people in support of him, onb further!


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  • #61
    Ms. Koi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,168 ✭✭✭Ms. Koi


    tootyflutty wrote: »
    not so true there. Our apartment got broken into during the week, and all the painting on the windows in support of Pat Byrne (vote PAT for Ents!*), got vandalised to say some offensive stuff about him, and infact another of our housemates.
    Bad form :mad:



    *subtle as a brick to the face

    I can't believe that! For feck sake!! That's ridiculous! I suppose lou..ents is getting quite bitchy.
    hmmm I may have to retract my previous statement! ;):p


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