Yes, yes of course that's what I was saying. With observational skills like that I'd suggest applying for detective. Just for the hard of reading: No I wasn't saying all members of the Gardai are knobends.
saywhatyousee wrote: » Are you afraid of the power of choice?If you think the law at the moment is on your side its not.The law is there to punish people,there is no such thing as justice for victims.Prisoners should be made work get paid a reduced rate from the minimum wage and give 85% of what they earn to the victims
tayto lover wrote: » Sounds a bit like Fantasy Island. Do you know of any country, state etc where this is the case ? I don't.
Irish Fire wrote: » So are you saying all members of AGS are knobends?
k_mac wrote: » No such thing
saywhatyousee wrote: » Narrow minded?I just think it is wrong for people to " apply" for a position of authority.People the community deem of good character should be selected and given the option to become guards.Its probaly safe to say me and differ on how society should be run.If i had my way there would be only four laws,no murder,no stealing,no damaging people property,and the big one No interfering with peoples free will.All the petty laws like pub opening times, drug possesion,ect are all just a hindrance on the people.Most people have a good sense of right and wrong,some dont ,most do.
tayto lover wrote: » So if everyone felt like that there would be no policemen, just sick minded people. Such a sad post and such generalization. I actually feel sorry for narrow-minded people who can speak like this.
pappyodaniel wrote: » I was with you 100% until it all got a bit arrogant towards the end. Pity
fabbydabby wrote: » Who cares what right they have to ask? They have the power... what's the point fighting it like an angst ridden teenager? I am all like "Yes guard, no guard... Why I am just on my way home guard! and lovely to see you too guard, have a delightful evening and then they wave me on and I drive off smiling at the fact that I am in a nice cosy car going somewhere nice while they are freezing their tits off standing in the cold dealing with argumentative assholes on the road all night because of the shit job opportunities their limited intellect afforded them.
Fulton Crown wrote: » Eh ? Not sure I get where your coming from pal...maybe you could elaborate (make things clearer). Can see why you chose your name though......wasn't Bosco that the loud little puppet on Irish TV who constantly had a hand up his hole ?
Bosco boy wrote: » it's a wonder you never joined, you seem to have all the attributes!
Fulton Crown wrote: » No attitude here Buddy.....may I respectfully suggest that you were the one who started with the rolling eyes. Apologies if I was a little blunt...there was no intention to offend...I have a lot of respect for the Gardai (note spelling) but as we all know, there is in the force - as indeed there is in every large organisation - a rump of obdurate and ignorant gimps who let the very considerable powers they at their disposal go to their heads and behave like little Hitlers at every opportunity. This group tend in the main to be less well educated that most and are decidedly lacking in people skills. That is the only point I was trying to make Buddy.apologies again if was a tad direct...
jive wrote: » :rolleyes: So you're telling me you wouldn't remember a pink car at a checkpoint you've been at before? Not only is the car pink but it also has a male driver? And I'm living in a town not a city. I have seen 1 other pink car around the town. If you think it's not memorable then you're kidding yourself. I stick out like a sore penis. If the guards can't remember me from stopping me before then I'd seriously question their brain capacity. They are meant to be observant individuals.
saywhatyousee wrote: » Only ever had a couple of dealings with the gardai id rate them average. I would never socialize with them tough,or have a huge amount of respect for them.It takes a person with a sick mind to want to have authority over other people.As the old saying goes "Those who seek authority are usually the least suited for it"
Biggins wrote: » Well judging by your words and general attitude, its clear you have a problem with the Gardi and by your brash (to say the least) postings, with others that the vast majority of the time, support them. So I bid you bye. I chose not to converse with anyone with a disgusting attitude such as blatantly yours. No words of anyone is going to change your obvious attitude. Continue to enjoy that chip on your shoulder. P.S. I ain't your pal!
Wibbs wrote: » a pretty clear rape case
Wibbs wrote: » Shít I'd be posting here if they showed up within the hour when needed. And yes I've had to wait over 2 hours after one incident, living in suburbia half a mile from the cop shop. The ambulance arrived very quickly and took away my neighbour, a pensioner in shock after a burglary. A good mate watched a bunch of scumbags take their time(over the course of 30 minutes or so) breaking into 4 cars one after the other in another suburban estate, again not too far from a police station while they an others rang for the Guards. They showed up the next morning, being about as much use as teats on a bicycle. I've a pretty long list of experiences with only a few positives. Not nearly enough IMHO. I'm no junkie who's "known to the Guards" or any of that, I've never been in trouble with them. Actually thats not quite true. I had one bogus speeding ticket I had quashed. Well it's hard to speed when you're not in the country at the time and neither is the car... I have had some positive experiences, but like I say ranged against the negatives... well more like neutrals where they might as well have stayed in the station TBH. I've had dealings with both the Fire Service and the Ambulance service and both were above and beyond the call and very professional while managing not to be knobends. I do agree with not being a knobend myself about it. Answer the question, be polite and go about your day.
Irish Fire wrote: » You are the type of person who would be posting here if AGS were not at your door within 1 -2 min of calling them when needed.
Irish Fire wrote: » Should have answered the question and gone on your way and not stressing yourself about it. You are the type of person who would be posting here if AGS were not at your door within 1 -2 min of calling them when needed. Get a life.....
zuroph wrote: » who DOES like standing out in the dark and cold?!!
AudreyHepburn wrote: » If a Gardai gives you an order ie. stop, pullover of course you have to obey. If he ask you a question, ok you don't have to answer but unless you have something to hard or you simply looking for an excuse to get shirty with him/her then you really have no reason not to. Some people will use any excuse to Garda-bash. In fact many will simply complain and be self righteous because they can. But its true. If you want them to be respectful and not treat you like a criminal then don't act like one! Answer them when they ask you a question instead of being rude and/or smart. Again you may not be obliged (though I'd have to look it uo to see) but it makes no sense not to cooperate unless you looking for trouble. If only it were so easy. For some reason people in this country can't jump fast enough onto the 'the gardai ignorant scum' bandwagon.
the candy man wrote: » i hate it when people give out about the gardai, its being plain hypocritical because if your house is broken into or your assaulted they are going to be the first people you are going to ring. its a gardai's job to ask questions, solve crime, enforce safety on the roads, etc
robbie7730 wrote: » Some gardai are like that alright, and the percentage of gardai that are like that probably matches the percentage of the general population who go on like that. The problem is when its a garda that has that type of attitude/personality, they are in a position to abuse it more than the average person with that type of attitude.
Esel wrote: » I find that taking out my pretend police notebook and making date / time (looking at watch is important here) / location / incident entries helps. Asking for a name/number is great at this point. If by some chance I don't have my notebook to hand, I resort to GS tactics - answer the question with another question. Garda: Where are you going? Me: And why would you want to know that? Garda: I'm just trying to engage you in conversation. Me: And why would that be? You get the idea. It's great gas altogether. YMMV.
