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...for President!

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,815 ✭✭✭✭galwayrush


    flash1080 wrote: »
    Bertie helped bring about the good times, having him involved in anyway is vital to our recovery.

    L.M.F.A.O.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,312 ✭✭✭AskMyChocolate


    I would opine that that would be the limit of Higgins' ambitions

    I would opine that he would be the only one who wouldn't take a big scuttery ****e, you know the ones flutt, that get a bit of sweetcorn stuck in them, after a big curry, on the graves of Connolly, Pearse and Collins while trying to be funny while they wipe their dingleberry clad flatulent fat chocolate factories on what some of us know as the Proclamation of Independence.

    Or am I talking ****e?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,559 ✭✭✭DublinWriter


    Sykk wrote: »
    So what exactly does the president of this country do anyway? Besides live off of our taxes?
    Effectively, nothing. It was a position created by Dev during treaty negotiations to be a counterbalance signatory to the British Monarch.

    Therefore it's a non-executive presidential position and possibly a unique example in modern constitutional democratic republics. For all intents and purposes the position is our 'King' or 'Queen'.

    We can't afford this political frippery of a bauble any more. It should be abolished.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61 ✭✭mowhawk


    To Morlar:

    Declan Ganley might get to be president when Donegal becomes an independent state. He got his answer from the rest of Ireland in the last referendum.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8,305 ✭✭✭DOC09UNAM


    We need a black president if we wanna be cool like usa.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,132 ✭✭✭Killer Pigeon


    A president who takes a breath after every 50 words, it would be interesting.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 542 ✭✭✭ILA


    Taking this on a serious note: he'd get my vote. He'd be the best candidate (i.e: the one which would do the least harm) and is an excellent orator to represent the nation both at home and abroad.

    Out of the declared candidates so far, even though its year away, I'm stuck with either David Norris or Michael D. Higgins. So much for choice!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,932 ✭✭✭hinault


    He'd get my vote : a gentleman and a great Irishman.

    I don't think he would run for office : more's the pity.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 17,918 ✭✭✭✭orourkeda


    flahavaj wrote: »
    He commentates on his last All ireland final this Sunday.I think its a no-brainer to make him president. He stands for everything that is good and great about being Irish. All political parties should unite as one and put him forward as the sole candidate.

    How about using your brain for your next suggestion for the presidency?

    I have nothing against him as a person. But president material, I dont know.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 17,918 ✭✭✭✭orourkeda


    DOC09UNAM wrote: »
    We need a black president if we wanna be cool like usa.

    No we don't


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  • Registered Users Posts: 357 ✭✭Horse_box


    Micheal O Mhuircheartaigh is one of the most decent, charming men ever to come out of this country

    An absolute gent


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,704 ✭✭✭fonecrusher1


    I can't get over the fact that the man is 80 years old??? I thought he was about 60.:pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,739 ✭✭✭johnmcdnl


    orourkeda wrote: »
    How about using your brain for your next suggestion for the presidency?

    I have nothing against him as a person. But president material, I dont know.

    in all fairness out president isn't about being a politician - it's about being a people's person to represent us abroad - Micháel would be perfect for this role because who wouldn't get on with them man... He just has that character that everyone would love and would be a great ambassador for us


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,925 ✭✭✭th3 s1aught3r


    Having brought peace to our Island and created economic prosperity , which only collapsed after he left office, is Bertie Ahern an ideal candidate for president and to represent Ireland abroad ?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 532 ✭✭✭King Felix


    He wouldn't know his Aras from his elbow.

    I vote no.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,547 ✭✭✭Agricola


    :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,551 ✭✭✭SeaFields


    Atari Jaguar
    No. That is all.

    Actually OP, add a poll. Just for the craic like.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 31,117 ✭✭✭✭snubbleste


    Níl


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,990 ✭✭✭Cool_CM


    Now that you mention it, he is ideal to represent us abroad seeing as he sums up everything that is wrong with Ireland.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,221 ✭✭✭BluesBerry


    NO


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,653 ✭✭✭✭amdublin


    SeaFields wrote: »
    Actually OP, add a poll. Just for the craic like.

    Ooh! Ooh! Yeah add a poll.

    My vote is No.

    He deserves to be left in the kitchen press advertising NOTW for the rest of his life.


  • Registered Users Posts: 539 ✭✭✭DingosAteMyBaby


    Ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh




















    No.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,731 ✭✭✭alex73


    SeaFields wrote: »
    No. That is all.

    Actually OP, add a poll. Just for the craic like.


    Let him run! Then we will see how little support there is.

    Michael D Higgins by far is the best candidate. Not a big fan but would be an excellent president.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,221 ✭✭✭BluesBerry


    I heard George Hook will run as well if Bertie does


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,925 ✭✭✭th3 s1aught3r


    I want to add a poll
    How do I add a poll ?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,551 ✭✭✭SeaFields


    Atari Jaguar
    alex73 wrote: »
    Let him run! Then we will see how little support there is.

    Michael D Higgins by far is the best candidate. Not a big fan but would be an excellent president.

    I'd like to see David Norris there. But then again I think the general consensus is

    ANYBODY BUT BERTIE


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,221 ✭✭✭BluesBerry


    I want to add a poll
    How do I add a poll ?

    Thread tools?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,256 ✭✭✭Ronin247


    Absolutely no.Having someone who is suspected of dishonesty and deceit as President would be like having a minister for health who is obese.......or a minister for education who can not talk properly.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,731 ✭✭✭alex73


    I want to add a poll
    How do I add a poll ?

    Why waste your time!. I think the responses so far mean WE DONT WANT BERTIE BACK!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,089 ✭✭✭ascanbe


    Having brought peace to our Island and created economic prosperity , which only collapsed after he left office, is Bertie Ahern an ideal candidate for president and to represent Ireland abroad ?

    He didn't create 'economic prosperity'. He was the chief architect in creating the conditions that have led to the mess the country finds itself in today.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,551 ✭✭✭SeaFields


    Atari Jaguar
    Ronin247 wrote: »
    Absolutely no.Having someone who is suspected of dishonesty and deceit as President would be like having a minister for health who is obese.......or a minister for education who can not talk properly.

    Or a minister for science that was going to launch a book denying evolution.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,848 ✭✭✭bleg


    The man claims travel expenses when he has a state car and driver.


    No.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,731 ✭✭✭alex73


    ascanbe wrote: »
    He didn't create 'economic prosperity'. He was the chief architect in creating the conditions that have led to the mess the country finds itself in today.

    I don't think he cause the collapse.,.. He just did what all politicians do, rode the wave of popular opinion, (on the back of property bubble). He if he put a stop to it in 2004 FG/Labour would not have changed much.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    Ronin247 wrote: »
    Absolutely no.Having someone who is suspected of dishonesty and deceit as President would be like having a minister for health who is obese.......or a minister for education who can not talk properly.

    Indeed, thank God we don't have to endure such national embarrassments. Could you just imagine the...........fcuk, wait a minute..........


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,207 ✭✭✭meditraitor


    Big NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.....


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,818 ✭✭✭Minstrel27


    Having brought peace to our Island and created economic prosperity , which only collapsed after he left office

    Rat abandoning a sinking ship comes to mind.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,570 ✭✭✭Ulysses Gaze


    No
    Having brought peace to our Island?

    That kind of washes over the work done by other parties to the Peace Process (SF, SDLP, UU, Americans )- you know the ones who actually did all the hard work while Ahern made the tea.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,731 ✭✭✭alex73


    George Hook for President? I think he would do a good job,,,


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,089 ✭✭✭ascanbe


    alex73 wrote: »
    I don't think he cause the collapse.,.. He just did what all politicians do, rode the wave of popular opinion, (on the back of property bubble). He if he put a stop to it in 2004 FG/Labour would not have changed much.

    If my aunt had balls..
    He didn't put a stop to it and FG/Labour didn't come to hold office.
    Creating hypothetical situations is pointless and doesn't do anything to absolve those who held the reins and led the charge towards the reality we now find ourselves faced with.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 230 ✭✭DHYNZY


    HA. This is trollin'..


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,731 ✭✭✭alex73


    ascanbe wrote: »
    If my aunt had balls..
    He didn't put a stop to it and FG/Labour didn't come to hold office.
    Creating hypothetical situations is pointless and doesn't do anything to absolve those who held the reins and led the charge towards the reality we now find ourselves faced with.

    Suppose you are right,, But if you are saying that the Irish Economy collapsed because of Bertie I don't think so.

    I am not voting for him because he (probably/maybe) is corrupt.

    Don't really think he masterminded the collapse,


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,221 ✭✭✭BluesBerry


    Right which one of you voted yes on that poll!!!!!!!! Own up


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,132 ✭✭✭Killer Pigeon


    Nah, I wouldn't vote for Bertie but I do think that we need a man up the Áras.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 34,567 ✭✭✭✭Biggins


    Its a suggestion I suppose.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 34,567 ✭✭✭✭Biggins


    No.

    A man that couldn't lie straight in an ordinardy bed - and you want to stick him in a presidential one?

    Kop-on!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 705 ✭✭✭yurmothrintites


    Atari Jaguar
    No......just no.

    He would make Sky TV obligatory


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,547 ✭✭✭Agricola


    The Presidency should be about character, respect, elegance, and decorum.
    So.........not george hook then!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 20,759 ✭✭✭✭dlofnep


    Having brought peace to our Island and created economic prosperity , which only collapsed after he left office, is Bertie Ahern an ideal candidate for president and to represent Ireland abroad ?

    Hi Bertie.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,089 ✭✭✭ascanbe


    alex73 wrote: »
    Suppose you are right,, But if you are saying that the Irish Economy collapsed because of Bertie I don't think so.

    I am not voting for him because he (probably/maybe) is corrupt.

    Don't really think he masterminded the collapse,

    I'm saying he played a large part in it; he was in charge of the country while the foundations for the collapse were being laid.
    Of course, those who came after him, chiefly Brian Lenihan, have managed to turn a terrible situation into a catastrophic one.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,559 ✭✭✭DublinWriter


    I couldn't imagine the Aras looking good with a Sky dish on top of it.

    I've fallen in laaaaave with a product endooooorsement.


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