Gay Byrne for President

teol · 05-08-2011 02:14PM #1

Fianna Fáil says it is not making any comment in relation to speculation that it has failed to attract Gay Byrne to run in the forthcoming Presidential Election.

Gay Byrne - Has not ruled himself out
Fianna Fáil has said it is not making any comment in relation to speculation the party has failed to attract Gay Byrne to run as a candidate in the forthcoming Presidential Election.
Earlier, the broadcaster refused to confirm or deny he will run.
He was speaking on the Ryan Tubridy show on RTÉ's 2fm.

http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0805/president.html

The race for the Aras has turned into a farce now.

TheZohanS · 05-08-2011 02:15PM

Fùck off Gaybo.

meditraitor · 05-08-2011 02:15PM

teol wrote: »

The race for the Aras has turned into a farce now.

Amanda brunker, now father gay.......

Best race in years:D

eyescreamcone · 05-08-2011 02:15PM

He'd make a better Prez than the other candidates who have declared.
Not saying much though

red menace · 05-08-2011 02:16PM

Should help him recoup some of the losses on his pension investments

Guill · 05-08-2011 02:17PM

I had a Gay Burne once, couldn't sit down for days, lube is the way to go really.

meditraitor · 05-08-2011 02:17PM

red menace wrote: »

Should help him recoup some of the losses on his pension investments

Those civil servant pensions are just awesome,

phasers · 05-08-2011 02:18PM

Don't blame me, I voted for Jedward

eyescreamcone · 05-08-2011 02:19PM

How about
Sean Og O Halpin (not 35? - what's that about???)
Fr. Dougal Maguire
Jack Charlton
Twink
or the newsreader Sharon Ni Something or other?

mikemac · 05-08-2011 02:19PM

Never knew there were so many Gays in Ireland, they're everywhere

foxyboxer · 05-08-2011 02:20PM

So there may be a gay in the áras after all.....

The_Kew_Tour · 05-08-2011 02:21PM

here's a idea...lets not bother having a President

eyescreamcone · 05-08-2011 02:21PM

Poor Sean Og
Too old for Cork...too young for Ireland

flutered · 05-08-2011 02:21PM

jeeze no fcukin way, he is insufferable enough and so full of himself as it is,

rubberdiddies · 05-08-2011 02:25PM

TheZohan wrote: »

FÃ¹ck off Gaybo.

I know this is AH and all but people seem to moan for the sake of moaning. Tell me Zohan, who would you like to see running? And please don't say Norris

I for one don't think he'd (GayB) make a bad prez but there isn't a snowballs chance in he'll that he will run. This is such a non story!

AH reply: yore ma should run

RichieC · 05-08-2011 02:27PM

I grew up with gaybo and have nout against the man.

mikemac · 05-08-2011 02:28PM

rubberdiddies wrote: »

I know this is AH and all but people seem to moan for the sake of moaning.

Every listen to his radio show?
Near the end he became bitter and pushing an agenda against taxes on people with investments like large pension funds and against high taxes.
Maybe he some good points but there was a lot of self interest also

At least Pat Kenny stays neutral on that radio show

phasers · 05-08-2011 02:29PM

rubberdiddies wrote: »

I for one don't think he'd (GayB) make a bad prez but there isn't a snowballs chance in he'll that he will run. This is such a non story!

God I hate when people diss AH in their posts and then post baseless nonsense.
Gay Byrne has been atrocious as the head of the RSA, he is ill-informed and he is constantly preaching. These qualities make me think he would be a bad president.

What makes you think he would be a good president?

The_Minister · 05-08-2011 02:29PM

He's like the Nation's grandfather.

He wouls probably be better than any of the current candidates.

RichieC · 05-08-2011 02:31PM

mikemac wrote: »

At least Pat Kenny stays neutral on that radio show

All of my favourite pundits have strong opinions. if you want a debate go watch a debate.

mackg · 05-08-2011 02:31PM

After hours for president!!!

My name is URL · 05-08-2011 02:32PM

I don't mind the man but he's 76 like.

MitchKoobski · 05-08-2011 02:32PM

I'd vote for Gay Byrne.

He's the only one I wouldn't call a f*cking eejit.

Dub Ste · 05-08-2011 02:38PM

Holy sweet Jesus NNNNNOOOOOOOO:mad:

He's patronising and condescending enough as it is,what the feck would be like if he was the Prez??

get on yer harley and feck off into the sunset:mad::mad:

rubberdiddies · 05-08-2011 02:38PM

phasers wrote: »

rubberdiddies wrote: »

I for one don't think he'd (GayB) make a bad prez but there isn't a snowballs chance in he'll that he will run. This is such a non story!

God I hate when people diss AH in their posts and then post baseless nonsense.
Gay Byrne has been atrocious as the head of the RSA, he is ill-informed and he is constantly preaching. These qualities make me think he would be a bad president.

What makes you think he would be a good president?

He wasn't afraid of discussing topics such as abortion, homosexuality and contraception on Irish TV back in the day when the catholic church still pretty much controlled the government.

He probably (in his day) had more of an influence for change in Irish society than many taoisigh during his time on radio and tv. Also he is very much a people person and would in my opinion have no problem being a good diplomat when required.

Only problem is he is well into his seventies and believe it or not likes his privacy. In real life he is a quiet man! And that's the truth.

However my point is that it's a completely made up non story because he will never run for president.

leonidas83 · 05-08-2011 02:39PM

He's seems better than most of the candidates currently going fo it, at least he's well read and would represent the country in a good way but there is no need for a President in this country, especially in current times when it is a luxury we could do without.

Found him to be a bit of an ahole to some girls on the Rose of Tralee contest when he was doing it aswell. I would say there is a Narky/mean side to his personality

Plazaman · 05-08-2011 02:41PM

Gay Mitchell, Gay Byrne, Gayvid Norris..... the Presidency just ain't what it used to be.

Although I agree with Terry Mc Geehan in todays Star where he says we should scrap the Presidency for a few years and save over €3 mill a year. Keep Mary on on a contract basis in case Obama or someone else comes back that we need to wheel her out for but scrap the Aras, the fulltime staff, the fulltime mignons that flap around her.

recylingbin · 05-08-2011 02:41PM

The D4 set need someone to vote for too.
Remember George Lee.

My name is URL · 05-08-2011 02:43PM

We do need a president.. I wish people would stop saying that we don't. It may be mostly a ceremonial role but it's also vital to ensure that there's a proper separation of powers in the state.

Android 666 · 05-08-2011 02:44PM

rubberdiddies wrote: »

I know this is AH and all but people seem to moan for the sake of moaning.

AH reply: yore ma should run

Says the person that gave themselves the username rubberdiddies…

And Gay Byrne is a condescending little bollix whose too smart I reckon to put himself under the public scrutiny that occurs with inclusion in the presidential race.

DDC1990 · 05-08-2011 02:46PM

BONE-OH FOR PREZ!

What a pointless Race for a Pointless office!

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