After Hours, one and only Queen thread

Dionysus · 17-05-2011 10:46AM

I've never seen as many gardaí on Dublin's streets. What's the betting they won't be found next month when their hours will be cut back to make up for this expense? Ah well, sure doesn't it look impressive. :rolleyes:

CiaranC · 17-05-2011 10:46AM

stovelid wrote: »

I think it's time - as obvious as it seems - to dispense with the fiction that the cost and inconvenience of the security operation

Funny, there was no huge extra cost and inconvenience for the people of Dublin last week due to this handful of nutjobs.

Seems to me we are being charged and inconvenienced so our political establishment can play self indulgent arent-we-important-on-the-international-stage games when they should be managing the orderly collapse of our republic (which they caused).

mehfesto · 17-05-2011 10:48AM

AnonoBoy wrote: »

It's the British National Anthem. She gets to hear it a lot I'd wager.

There was no hassle when they played it in Croke Park for the rugby a few years back. And I seem to remember there was a spot o'trouble with the British up there some years ago.

Yeah, but anthems are expected at international matches. They couldn't have not played it.

In the Garden of Rememberance it just seems a little bit unnecessary, especially when there seems to be little need for it to be played. I always thought the garden was for the memories of Irish citizens that died for independence.

Im in no way a fenian, but I just think things like this will just cause anger when they could have easily been ignored.

Jaxxy · 17-05-2011 10:49AM

O'Connell St is a sea of Gardai, I've never seen anything like it in my life. It's fairly likely that all they'll be doing is searching handbags and giving tourists directions.

AnonoBoy · 17-05-2011 10:50AM

It's hilarious that some people won't even admit to themselves that there's a real threat to security during the Queen's visit despite all the bomb threats and a viable device being found yesterday.

Fratton Fred · 17-05-2011 10:50AM

Predator_ wrote: »

Disrespectful is what our west brit establishment do very well.

The British and Irish heads of state standing next to each other as equals and the respective national anthems being played one after the other is disrespectful?

This is exactly what Pearse et al died for, to be treated as equals and it seems very fitting to me and not one bit disrespectful.

Happyman42 · 17-05-2011 10:53AM

As long as Mrs Windsor sees no evil & hears no evil, the visit will be paraded as a success. Notwithstanding the bad taste, bitterness and disgust it will have left behind.
I know in my heart that there are a lot of people holding their tongues because they are quite frankly, conflicted.
They have no wish to align themselves with the dissidents but can't help feeling the cold chill of disrespecting our forefathers. That sensitivity has also been ignored today.
Pious and false rhetoric has trumped silent dignity.

Jaxxy · 17-05-2011 10:54AM

AnonoBoy wrote: »

It's hilarious that some people won't even admit to themselves that there's a real threat to security during the Queen's visit despite all the bomb threats and a viable device being found yesterday.

I think most people realise that there may very well be various threats of violence, but it's going to happen with or without heavy security presence. To be honest I think a lot of people are just buying into the sensationalism of the media.

AnonoBoy · 17-05-2011 10:55AM

mehfesto wrote: »

Yeah, but anthems are expected at international matches. They couldn't have not played it.

In the Garden of Rememberance it just seems a little bit unnecessary, especially when there seems to be little need for it to be played. I always thought the garden was for the memories of Irish citizens that died for independence.

Im in no way a fenian, but I just think things like this will just cause anger when they could have easily been ignored.

I dunno. I think if you were more likely to get annoyed it would be with it being played at the sight of a massacre.

elius · 17-05-2011 10:56AM

Anyone's who is worried about the costs incurred by the queens visit. Don't be. The 7 billion they gave us in bail outs will more than cover it...:pac::pac::pac:

Cathaoirleach · 17-05-2011 10:57AM

Has the auld bat landed yet?

CiaranC · 17-05-2011 10:58AM

elius wrote: »

Anyone's who is worried about the costs incurred by the queens visit. Don't be. The 7 billion they gave us in bail outs will more than cover it...:pac::pac::pac:

They didnt "give" us anything, they loaned "us" money at a punitive interest rate to prop up some failed private banks to prevent a knock-on effect to their own economy

humanji · 17-05-2011 11:01AM

Happyman42 wrote: »

As long as Mrs Windsor sees no evil & hears no evil, the visit will be paraded as a success. Notwithstanding the bad taste, bitterness and disgust it will have left behind.
I know in my heart that there are a lot of people holding their tongues because they are quite frankly, conflicted.
They have no wish to align themselves with the dissidents but can't help feeling the cold chill of disrespecting our forefathers. That sensitivity has also been ignored today.
Pious and false rhetoric has trumped silent dignity.

Our forefathers fought and died to make this moment possible. It's disrespectful to dismiss their sacrifice in order to hold a grudge.

noodler · 17-05-2011 11:02AM

elius wrote: »

Anyone's who is worried about the costs incurred by the queens visit. Don't be. The 7 billion they gave us in bail outs will more than cover it...:pac::pac::pac:

4bn

CiaranC wrote: »

They didnt "give" us anything, they loaned "us" money at a punitive interest rate to prop up some failed private banks to prevent a knock-on effect to their own economy

They loaned us money at a rate approx half the going market rate.

They didn't have to.

I am pretty sure figures are unavailable as to how much in bonds British banks hold in the six guaranteed Irish institutions.

Far more imporant would be the major trade, tourism and investment links between us.

Fratton Fred · 17-05-2011 11:03AM

Happyman42 wrote: »

As long as Mrs Windsor sees no evil & hears no evil, the visit will be paraded as a success. Notwithstanding the bad taste, bitterness and disgust it will have left behind.
I know in my heart that there are a lot of people holding their tongues because they are quite frankly, conflicted.
They have no wish to align themselves with the dissidents but can't help feeling the cold chill of disrespecting our forefathers. That sensitivity has also been ignored today.
Pious and false rhetoric has trumped silent dignity.

Haters are always gonna hate to be honest.

stovelid · 17-05-2011 11:03AM

Just walked down Parnell street.

Some tourists were taking photos of a couple of lads hanging outside the Sinn Fein office and playing tunes out the window.

Seems a fitting thing to be on the list of anachronistic Oirish things to do when here.

CiaranC wrote: »

Funny, there was no huge extra cost and inconvenience for the people of Dublin last week due to this handful of nutjobs.

Seems to me we are being charged and inconvenienced so our political establishment can play self indulgent arent-we-important-on-the-international-stage games when they should be managing the orderly collapse of our republic (which they caused).

Think you're after the wrong person, C. I've no fondness for the British monarchy or our politicians but I can't see how they can get around providing security for the visiting head of state of our main geogrpahical/trading neighbour

Run_to_da_hills · 17-05-2011 11:07AM

elius wrote: »

Anyone's who is worried about the costs incurred by the queens visit. Don't be. The 7 billion they gave us in bail outs will more than cover it...:pac::pac::pac:

There is no such thing as a free lunch, we will be paying dearly for that.:p

investment · 17-05-2011 11:10AM

Few of my friends are heading Baldonnel , I'll keep you all posted on whats happening

amacachi · 17-05-2011 11:11AM

Anyone know whereabouts the courthouse is in Drogheda? Apparently it's been evacuated, as have the courthouses in Dundalk and Monaghan.

MagicMarker · 17-05-2011 11:11AM

investment wrote: »

Few of my friends are heading to O Connell street to protest at 12 today, I'll keep you all posted

Will they be wearing Celtic jerseys?

Pauleta · 17-05-2011 11:12AM

I will cream myself if those fighter jets fly over my gaff

CiaranC · 17-05-2011 11:12AM

stovelid wrote: »

I can't see how they can get around providing security for the visiting head of state of our main geogrpahical/trading neighbour

They can get around it by not inviting the silly old tart in the first place. They have no business inviting her here at huge cost and tying up practically the entire state apparatus while we are in the middle of the worst crisis in the states history.

It just shows how out of touch the establishment are with the feeling on the ground in this country. Nero fiddles while Rome burns.

JONJO THE MISER · 17-05-2011 11:12AM

amacachi wrote: »

Anyone know whereabouts the courthouse is in Drogheda? Apparently it's been evacuated, as have the courthouses in Dundalk and Monaghan.

**** just got real:p

starviewadams · 17-05-2011 11:13AM

Guards said the don't mind me standin with them at the side of the Naas Road when herself drives by but I'm not allowed take any pictures!

Chairman Meow · 17-05-2011 11:14AM

investment wrote: »

Few of my friends are heading to O Connell street to protest at 12 today, I'll keep you all posted

Nah, dont bother.

"backwards idiots stage minute protest, goes largely unnoticed"

Ive saved you the hassle.

Cantona's Collars · 17-05-2011 11:15AM

amacachi wrote: »

Anyone know whereabouts the courthouse is in Drogheda? Apparently it's been evacuated, as have the courthouses in Dundalk and Monaghan.

People will do anything to avoid paying a fine these days:D

amacachi · 17-05-2011 11:15AM

JONJO THE MISER wrote: »

**** just got real:p

If they make me late for my exam you better believe it.

elius · 17-05-2011 11:15AM

noodler wrote: »

4bn

They loaned us money at a rate approx half the going market rate.

They didn't have to.

I am pretty sure figures are unavailable as to how much in bonds British banks hold in the six guaranteed Irish institutions.

Far more imporant would be the major trade, tourism and investment links between us.

Well said but i think you will find its 7B
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2010/nov/22/ireland-bailout-uk-lends-seven-billion

To be honest its a bit tiring the hole matter more than half the people giving out can be seen wearing man u, liverpool, arsenal jersey they read the sun ans the star and shop in tesco's... And there to stupid to realise this...

Xivilai · 17-05-2011 11:16AM

starviewadams wrote: »

Guards said the don't mind me standin with them at the side of the Naas Road when herself drives by but I'm not allowed take any pictures!

She probably doesn't want her soul stolen

TheZohanS · 17-05-2011 11:18AM

investment wrote: »

Few of my friends are heading Baldonnel , I'll keep you all posted on whats happening

Why don't you just stick it up your arsè in your blog?

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