The reason that Ireland is in this state . . Is you . .

Its funny , the concept of delusion and passing the book seems to be always associated with the politician.

Sometimes, sayings can be inaccurate or just hyperbole and overused but I think I can confidently say that in this country, our government mirror our people.

Who am I ? A politician or Joe Public -

• I like to blame others for decisions I made, its never my fault for things that dont go right for me, taking responsibility for ones actions is for other people.
• I like to only make comparisons of my views when it suits me. If somebody has a conflicting point, I either ignore or shout them down with insults.
• I know there is pain needed but dont think I should be part of any of it.
• I believe my pain is the worst and that I got it worse then others.
• I dont like to be punished for my bad judgement
• I dont like to be told when I have made bad calls
• I get angry when people say that doing/saying nothing is just as bad as making the wrong calls

I could go on, but I think the point is made.

What I find is that People in Ireland are seldom able to discuss Irish Politics without letting their own ignorance and prejudice cloud constructive debate. I have been classed as an FF spin Doctor simply because I have tried to have open, proper debates about our politicians. This is ignorance of the highest grade and is a cancer on peoples abilities to make the correct choices that our country needs in the next election. I accept FF deserve to be out of government, I dont accept that this means our future government's policies and performances should not be discussed now. And I dont accept that it means people shouldnt vote for good FF politicians.

I personally think our Government has let us down badly, very very badly. But our electorate have let us down in that we have not even got a credible alternative that gives anybody confidence.(even just an alternative).

It was funny and sad that Labour's popularity grew for the simple reason they didnt really say much about Cowengate . . Its a terrible inditement of how little our people think of our politicians overall. But its an even poorer reflection on us as a society have helped promote poor quality people into potential positions of serious power. . I had considered getting into politics but really didnt want to because I know that the Irish People will not vote me in unless I drop my morals, principles, tell them what they want to hear and lambast FF.

Its just so sad . . People are ALL about what they want to hear (not saying its limited to Ireland) and NOTHING has changed and nothing will change unless people start waking up to their ignorance . . Bertie got in and was successful because he said exactly what people wanted to hear.

Lets take Gilemore for example. . Few (if any) of his party's policies stand up to scrutiny , yet he is saying all the right things, stoking the right fires . . People ignore the uncanny resemblence this kind of politics had with Bertie's FF.

So how do we make things right ?

Well, the Irish People have to value Morals and make this an important part of their decision making process when voting. Politicians will follow and mirror its people, but only if the people show courage to match their convictions.

Once the Irish people realise that the success and failure of this country starts with them and accept responsibility for their role in our collapse, we can begin REAL CHANGE.

Whether you voted for FF or not is irrelevant. The opposition have been lame so you havent even offered us a decent alternative. Nobody is blameless. Before you start pointing fingers at others for the Ills of this country, take a look in the mirror and ask yourself not what your country can do for you, but what can you do for your country.