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David Norris for President....would you vote for him?

  • 14-04-2011 04:54PM
    #1
    AudreyHepburn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,673 ✭✭✭AudreyHepburn


    Was reading something about Senator Norris recently and was just wondering about people'sopinions on him running for President.

    Simple enough question. Would you/ will you vote for David Norris to be President?

    I certainly would. He seems like a genuinely good man with great intellect and he's one of the few politicians I feel is not in politics for his own gain.

    Would you vote for David Norris to be President? 1521 votes

    Yes
    0% 0 votes
    No
    62% 951 votes
    Maybe/Don't know?
    37% 570 votes
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Comments

  • #2
    squod
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,702 ✭✭✭squod


    Come back last month to find out.


  • #3
    Paparazzo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,395 ✭✭✭Paparazzo


    Depends who he's running against. Although this would make me vote for him: http://www.davidnorris4president.com/index.html


  • #4
    MidlandsM
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,734 ✭✭✭MidlandsM


    No.


  • #5
    flyaway.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 519 ✭✭✭flyaway.


    I like him and would vote for him... providing there wasn't another person running who I thought was better. :)


  • #6
    RachaelVO
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,108 ✭✭✭RachaelVO


    Deffo. He is, and will be the best candidate for the job (bar NONE)


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  • #7
    PeterIanStaker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,072 ✭✭✭PeterIanStaker


    Considering Bertie Ahern and Jackie Really - Hay have expressed interest in the Park, I'd definitely vote for Norris.


  • #8
    El Weirdo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,650 ✭✭✭✭El Weirdo


    Paparazzo wrote: »
    Depends who he's running against. Although this would make me vote for him: http://www.davidnorris4president.com/index.html
    Jesus. There is just so much wrong with that website.


  • #9
    dilallio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,728 ✭✭✭dilallio


    David Norris would make an excellent president, but I'd imagine that someonle like Michael D Higgins would appeal to a wider demographic.
    He would get my vote.


  • #10
    Rawhead
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,076 ✭✭✭Rawhead


    After 800 years of living with a monarchy I for one do not want to be ruled by another queen.


  • #11
    Cookie_Monster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 24,700 ✭✭✭✭Cookie_Monster


    Depends who's running

    I don't really see the point of voting him into such a useless role, pity he didn't run for the Dail.


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  • #12
    Dave!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,856 ✭✭✭✭Dave!


    Will be voting for Michael D Higgins if he's running, but if not, yeah Norris would get my vote


  • #13
    tayto lover
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 56,420 ✭✭✭✭tayto lover


    David Norris overdoes the Gay bit. Some of those people make it sound as if the straight people are out of order. I have nothing against Gays but do many of them have to flaunt it ?
    I have a nephew who is gay and you wouldn't know to look at him or speak to him but many of them go about daily on an advertising mission i feel.


  • #14
    mikemac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,968 ✭✭✭✭mikemac


    Voting for Michael D instead


  • #15
    rontals
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭rontals


    LOL:)

    I dont think there is a person in the country that doesnt know Norris is gay but just in case he has put a page on his site http://www.davidnorris4president.com/how.html

    I`d vote for him. He would probably be more visible than Mary McAleese. I really wonder how she spends her time. Does the Aras need constant hoovering or what!


  • #16
    mikemac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,968 ✭✭✭✭mikemac


    rontals wrote: »
    LOL:)

    I dont think there is a person in the country that doesnt know Norris is gay but just in case he has put a page on his site http://www.davidnorris4president.com/how.html

    That isn't his website silly :D


  • #17
    Wolfe Tone
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,670 ✭✭✭✭Wolfe Tone


    If no one better runs I suppose so.


  • #18
    Yakult
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 7,944 Mod ✭✭✭✭Yakult


    Whats the point of having a president in this country? Its pretty much void. You could have any gobshite as president and nothing would change other than appearance. Pointless job is ****ing pointless.


  • #19
    Fattes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,208 ✭✭✭Fattes


    Just ask yourself does a man that lives in a full recreation of a Georgian Period house who referred to the founders of our state as terrorists represent the Irish people?

    I wont be voting for him but I would vote for Chuck Norris!


  • #20
    Wolfe Tone
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,670 ✭✭✭✭Wolfe Tone


    Ah here wait Im voting for Healy Rae


  • #21
    rontals
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭rontals


    thought it was being a bit hard on himself alright:P


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  • #22
    G_R
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 5,028 Mod ✭✭✭✭G_R


    rontals wrote: »
    LOL:)

    I dont think there is a person in the country that doesnt know Norris is gay but just in case he has put a page on his site http://www.davidnorris4president.com/how.html

    Its pretty obvious that he didn't write that himself, his opposition did.


  • #23
    apoeiguq3094y
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 414 ✭✭apoeiguq3094y


    The fact that Norris is gay is taking over the debate about his candidacy. If say you won't vote for him, everyone assumes its because you have problem with the fact that he's gay.

    Should we not be discussing whether he would fulfil the role of the President. Norris is a good senator, and has worked very hard there, but that doesn't necessarily mean he will be a good President. The Presidency is a non-executive role, so he/she would have very little scope to dictate any policy or side on any issue. I think Norris would politicise the Aras, which would be a bad thing. Norris also (in his own words) considers himself anglican, is that who should be leading the republic. especially since 2016 is just around the corner.

    Norris is probably a better option that Michael D... who would spend his term reading poetry at every opportunity.

    fwiw I would vote for Brian Crowley. I think he would be great for the office.


  • #24
    Dave!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,856 ✭✭✭✭Dave!


    Fattes wrote: »
    Just ask yourself does a man that lives in a full recreation of a Georgian Period house who referred to the founders of our state as terrorists represent the Irish people?

    I wont be voting for him but I would vote for Chuck Norris!
    That stuff about the 1916 rebels being terrorists is just a rumour. See what Norris actually believes here:
    Dear <my name>,

    Thank you for contacting me and raising your concerns about the rumours that have been circulated about me calling the heros of 1916 terrorists. I never made any such comment and in fact had a major Sunday newspaper print a retraction stating so.

    I have great admiration for the men and women of 1916 and it would be my great honour to stand at the GPO and honour their bravery. I do hope this answers your concerns.

    With best wishes
    David Norris


  • #25
    chicken fingers
    Closed Accounts Posts: 645 ✭✭✭chicken fingers


    I would vote for him but I can't see him getting on the ticket*

    As in I don't think the county councils or enough members of the oireachtas will give him their support to enable him to run.


  • #26
    strobe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,872 ✭✭✭strobe


    No. But I wouldn't vote for anyone for president. What a completely pointless position.


  • #27
    Kamata
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭Kamata


    I would vote for him, yeah.


  • #28
    El Weirdo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,650 ✭✭✭✭El Weirdo


    apoeiguq3094y wrote: »
    The fact that Norris is gay is taking over the debate about his candidacy. If say you won't vote for him, everyone assumes its because you have problem with the fact that he's gay.
    In fairness, it seems to be his opponents that are making the big deal about it.


  • #29
    dlofnep
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,759 ✭✭✭✭dlofnep


    I'll wait until the race starts until I make up my mind.


  • #30
    Coeurdepirate
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,576 ✭✭✭Coeurdepirate


    tayto lover wrote: »
    David Norris overdoes the Gay bit. Some of those people make it sound as if the straight people are out of order. I have nothing against Gays but do many of them have to flaunt it ?
    I have a nephew who is gay and you wouldn't know to look at him or speak to him but many of them go about daily on an advertising mission i feel.
    Can you elaborate please?


    Yes I would vote for him


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  • #31
    solerina
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,438 ✭✭✭solerina


    Definately, no matter who is running I would vote for him !!!


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