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

recylingbin · 03-06-2011 11:57AM

Couldn't vote for anyone who is unable to speak proper english.

sensibleken · 03-06-2011 12:00PM

recylingbin wrote: »

Couldn't vote for anyone who is unable to speak proper english.

he was just quoting Joyce

"Where from? roars Poolbeg. Cookingha'pence, he bawls Donnez-moi scampitle, wick an wipin'fampiny Fingal Mac Oscar Onesine Bargearse Boniface Thok's min gammelhole Norveegickers monikerOg as ay are at gammelhore Norveegickers cod."

Nodin · 03-06-2011 12:20PM

yupyup7up wrote: »

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another thanks whore. I read the website and publications about him, I can only suss him out by what I'm given. I'm not going to say he's the man for the job just because he's gay. I fucking swear to god I'm sick of people playing that homophobia card. Would you vote for him if he wasn't so controversial?
.......

You said he was plaguing people about the fact he was Gay. If you have film of Mr Norris jumping out of the proverbial bowl of rice and screaming about how gay he is, by all means present it.

Corkfeen · 03-06-2011 12:27PM

thebigbiffo wrote: »

i did say i'd a certain respect for him and being an openly gay senator who fought for this obviously ridiculous law to be scrapped is part of that reason. however - i wouldn't compare his achievements to either Robinson or McAleese. McAleese's work on the Troubles and Robinsons involvment in various campaigns outshine his imo.

So getting a nation to accept that gay people deserve as many human rights as straight people is outweighed by other president's work? He helped us to start catching up with other first world nations human rights so I think he's rather deserving. It's like saying that Martin Luther King didn't do as significant work as other people in politics, because sure he was just after black civil rights. :rolleyes:

Spread · 03-06-2011 12:45PM

After reading John Waters' article I would add 'opportunistic' to the Norris CV.

Paparazzo · 03-06-2011 12:45PM

thebigbiffo wrote: »

but still very camp. and i dont want a camp head of state. the irish president is effectively the country's highest ranked diplomat and diplomats by their very nature need to be unoffensive and appealing to a wide cross section of people and cultures - i just can't imagine Norris making a particularly good impression on King Abdullah...

You're worried that Norris won't impress King Abdulla?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women's_rights_in_Saudi_Arabia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_rights_in_Saudi_Arabia

Shouldn't it be the other way around?

yupyup7up · 03-06-2011 12:45PM

yupyup7up wrote: »

solely from looking at his website, I wouldn't ever vote for him.

Why does he insist on plaguing people with his sexuality?
I see a lot of people pulling the homophobia card out though if somebody doesn't agree with it. It's not my cup of tea but I am friends with gay people.

I don't mind people being gay, but don't rub it in our faces.

But I know people who are straight and don't shut up about sex and that annoys me too.

Why does he have a fake accent?
Couldn't care less about his religion(as long as it's not extremist).

He said the heroes of 1916 were terrorists didn't he?:mad:
and, he wants Ireland to rejoin the commonwealth which I disagree with.

He seems a bit too radical and seems to have a hidden agenda which I can't put my finger on, but I'm certainly not voting for him as he doesn't appear to be of presidential material.

By the way, he was born in the Congo, is he even qualified to run for the presidency? I'm not sure about the rules and regulations.

AudreyHepburn wrote: »

Reported.

You didn't mention straigh people as far as I can see. You simply complained about homosexuals flaunting it. And to me you came across as homphobic/anti gay. It was not because you wouldn't vote for him and you know it.

And don't call me one-sided or insult me just because I choose to support Norris, it doesn't help your argument in any way. Less of the smart ass crap as well please.

Of course I read all posts, of course I'm open-minded just not to homophobes.

Above is my original post. You will see where I spoke about straight people highlighted.:rolleyes:
How did I come across as anti-gay? Not that it's any of your business what I believe in. Never said I was anti-gay and I don't see how I portrayed myself like that. Any examples?
How could I have gay friends if I was a homophobe?

And there is supporting someone and there's shoving it down our throats. I don't want to vote for him and you call me a homophobe for it. And you're not reading the posts correctly because you missed the bit about straight people in my OP.

Why did you report me anyway? Because I have a different view to you? Please grow up and stop with this politically correct left wing nonsense and be open to others' opinions.

Nodin · 03-06-2011 12:49PM

yupyup7up wrote: »

............I don't mind people being gay, but don't rub it in our faces......
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It is true though.

We have to stand up to the random cock drapers and tea baggers.

Stand up and say "No!". Or at least "Not unless we have a drink and a chat".

yupyup7up · 03-06-2011 12:49PM

Nodin wrote: »

You said he was plaguing people about the fact he was Gay. If you have film of Mr Norris jumping out of the proverbial bowl of rice and screaming about how gay he is, by all means present it.

Did you not read my post? I said I was going by the website and what I read in the media. Jesus christ it's like explaining rocket science to a 3 year old

zuroph · 03-06-2011 12:50PM

yupyup, the original website you ran is run by an extremist christian called Enoch Burke, who is trying to block Norris as president using very underhand and misleading information. google the burke family from Castlebar, and see the sort of stuff they shout about at their "protests". They're like the Irish equivilant of the westboro baptist church, not people whos "info" you should be putting any weight in.

Yes, people are throwing about the "homophobe" card far too easily here. I dont think you are homophobic yupyup, however, you've been quite mislead about Norris thanks to that website, and this thread has covered it many times already, so some people are becoming frustrated and losing the head a bit, on both sides.

Nodin · 03-06-2011 12:51PM

yupyup7up wrote: »

Did you not read my post? I said I was going by the website and what I read in the media. Jesus christ it's like explaining rocket science to a 3 year old

You're a Rocket Scientist? Groovy.

yupyup7up · 03-06-2011 12:58PM

Nodin wrote: »

You're a Rocket Scientist? Groovy.

are you 4 years old?

Paddy De Plasterer · 03-06-2011 12:59PM

I hear that Shell to Sea are backing Norris in the Áras, he has backed Maura Harrington and the Shell out campaign in the Senate all the way.

Spread · 03-06-2011 01:12PM

Paddy De Plasterer wrote: »

I hear that Shell to Sea are backing Norris in the Áras, he has backed Maura Harrington and the Shell out campaign in the Senate all the way.

Yes! New slogan "NORRIS TO SEA" ...... to join the flotsam in the Sargasso. Surely the nail in the coffin when backed by this unhappy shower of muppets.

sensibleken · 03-06-2011 01:33PM

How exactly is he rubbing his sexual orientation in our faces?

I for one have never been wang wiped by the senator

idluv2shag davidnorris · 03-06-2011 01:36PM

David Norris 4 #1 !!!!!

yupyup7up · 03-06-2011 01:40PM

sensibleken wrote: »

How exactly is he rubbing his sexual orientation in our faces?

I for one have never been wang wiped by the senator

I told you already, the website and the media is what I read.

I'm voting for Kodos.

Paddy De Plasterer · 03-06-2011 01:41PM

Spread wrote: »

Yes! New slogan "NORRIS TO SEA" ...... to join the flotsam in the Sargasso. Surely the nail in the coffin when backed by this unhappy shower of muppets.

Remember what scripture used used say about having a millstone tied around you neck and drowned in the depths of the ocean.
Norris really lost the plot when he was whinging on Pat Kenny show,and quoted Bible about those who persecute you.

sensibleken · 03-06-2011 01:42PM

yupyup7up wrote: »

I told you already, the website and the media is what I read.

I'm voting for Kodos.

thats not what i asked

yupyup7up · 03-06-2011 01:46PM

sensibleken wrote: »

thats not what i asked

jesus christ! I told you already it's in the website! I know its not his now (which I didnt know) and if you read it, its portrays him as someone who rubs his sexuality in your face.(figuratively and no not in your face)

sensibleken · 03-06-2011 01:49PM

yupyup7up wrote: »

jesus christ! I told you already it's in the website! I know its not his now (which I didnt know) and if you read it, its portrays him as someone who rubs his sexuality in your face.(figuratively and no not in your face)

you seem to be a very angry young man. are you perhaps repressing any feelings, confusing ones maybe?

zuroph · 03-06-2011 01:50PM

sensibleken wrote: »

you seem to be a very angry young man. are you perhaps repressing any feelings, confusing ones maybe?

Ken, don't be a dick.

Nodin · 03-06-2011 01:50PM

sensibleken wrote: »

How exactly is he rubbing his sexual orientation in our faces?

A slow grinding motion centred on and coming from the hips, I'd imagine.

RachaelVO · 03-06-2011 01:51PM

yupyup7up wrote: »

I was on this site, http://www.davidnorris4president.com, so I went by that one

This is the site you said you were on. This site is NOT run by David Norris, it's run by Enoch Burke, he is an extreme right wing Christian, who opposes David Norris based on his sexuality. If you have based your opinion on David Norris based on this site, it's an uninformed site! His vision for the presidency is faultless. His main three issues are

Mental Health

For too long Irish society has allowed the issue of mental health to hide behind a curtain of shame. As a small community based nation one of the few remaining areas in Irish Society ruled by silence and to remain hidden is that of mental health and mental wellbeing. As we struggle to rebuild our nation under times of great stress, now more than ever as a society we need to address how each of us can support those who live with depression on a daily basis. Now is the time to embrace the fact that there is no shame in addressing this issue. Each day we are told that more and more members of our society see no future and choose suicide. There has to be a better alternative where shame has no place and the chain of silence is broken.

Culture

Worldwide we are renowned for our culture and heritage. A culture based on stories handed from one generation to the next; Ireland has a proud tradition and culture that is one of the greatest natural resources we possess. This tradition and culture is a living, breathing resource. Despite this, we remain blind to the important role that culture can play in restoring the Irish economy. We export musical talent all over the world. Influential people like Bono, Van Morrison, Glen Hansard and Enya mix with the world of theatre, sport and dance and help to sell Ireland as a nation of arts, heritage and culture.

Enterprise

As president I will ensure that enterprise and innovation projects will play a key role in my itinerary. Ireland is a country full of intelligent, enterprising people who simply need a chance. They ask for little else. I believe in showing the kind of leadership that will harness the ingenuity and creativity of a nation that is hungry to get back on its feet. A nation that believes in what this country can be.

http://www.norrisforpresident.ie/vision-for-my-presidency

sensibleken · 03-06-2011 01:54PM

zuroph wrote: »

Ken, don't be a dick.

i wont if you wont

yupyup7up · 03-06-2011 01:56PM

RachaelVO wrote: »

This is the site you said you were on. This site is NOT run by David Norris, it's run by Enoch Burke, he is an extreme right wing Christian, who opposes David Norris based on his sexuality. If you have based your opinion on David Norris based on this site, it's an uninformed site! His vision for the presidency is faultless. His main three issues are

Mental Health

Culture

Enterprise

http://www.norrisforpresident.ie/vision-for-my-presidency

I know now that the site wasn't his. I was also going by the media view. I'm completely ignoring the site now, but the media coverage of him isn't inspiring either.

The mental health and enterprise issues are both very good points but I don't think he would reflect the country as whole in terms of culture

seoirserob · 03-06-2011 01:57PM

Big list of candidates this time, no job offer is left without a stack of applications it seems! I think he's a good candidate, don't know if he's the best of the bunch though.

yupyup7up · 03-06-2011 01:58PM

sensibleken wrote: »

i wont if you wont

A member whose username certainly doesn't reflect their qualities.

sensibleken · 03-06-2011 02:01PM

yupyup7up wrote: »

A member whose username certainly doesn't reflect their qualities.

do go on...

zuroph · 03-06-2011 02:01PM

sensibleken wrote: »

i wont if you wont

point out where I was a dick please. we're having a discussion about the presidency, and some people are descending into secondary school levels of slagging "you're gay" "no u r" :rolleyes:

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

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