Who do you intend to vote for in the upcoming Irish Presidential election?

Deedsie · 19-09-2011 12:15PM

Sc@recrow wrote: »

Point proven!!!!;) Post 17

A complete cop out of an answer. You complained about voters voting for McGuinness/Norris.

TwoShedsJackson · 19-09-2011 12:21PM

Caramel.

Phill Ewinn · 19-09-2011 12:26PM

Voting MaGuiness. Sure to piss off the bigoted lunatics in the orange order. 2011 folks. Time for an end to that stupid cult.

Guy:Incognito · 19-09-2011 12:27PM

Phill Ewinn wrote: »

Voting MaGuiness. Sure to piss off the bigoted lunatics in the orange order. 2011 folks. Time for an end to that stupid cult.

So how many years would you be annoyed with me if I murdered your brother or son before we could be mates? You have to move on and get over stuff sure.

ArticHare · 19-09-2011 12:30PM

I can't believe all this Norris business hasn't put people off voting for him. I'm not saying he doesn't have the right to stand, democratic rights and all that stuff. In the initial stages of the campaign (without being an expert in politics) I thought he'd be a great candidate for president, but everything since has changed my mind. Are there going to be debates? Or will we still know nothing about half the candidates when election day rolls around?

Morlar · 19-09-2011 12:31PM

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

So how many years would you be annoyed with me if I murdered your brother or son before we could be mates? You have to move on and get over stuff sure.

That's the thing about moving on, it takes both sides to acknowledge the past and get on with it, no one side has a moral monopoly.

mikom · 19-09-2011 12:31PM

Morlar wrote: »

Who would you prefer at the 2016 100th year 1916 anniversary commemorations ?

Somone checking his watch, not wanting to be there . . . or Martin McGuinness ?

Get with the times man.
They use digital timers now not the old wrist-watches.

Morlar · 19-09-2011 12:32PM

mikom wrote: »

Get with the times man.
They use digital timers now not the old wrist-watches.

That's about as likely as Norris using his smartphone to googleimage 'boy ass' as the parade marches past.

Guy:Incognito · 19-09-2011 12:33PM

ArticHare wrote: »

I can't believe all this Norris business hasn't put people off voting for him. I'm not saying he doesn't have the right to stand, democratic rights and all that stuff. In the initial stages of the campaign (without being an expert in politics) I thought he'd be a great candidate for president, but everything since has changed my mind. Are there going to be debates? Or will we still know nothing about half the candidates when election day rolls around?

As this and the last general election are proving, people are willing to forget past indiscretions such as "alleged" involvment in acts such as murdering so I'd say a few weeks is the appropriate timeframe to forget about Norriss' stupdity.

stovelid · 19-09-2011 12:33PM

Morlar wrote: »

Somone checking his watch, not wanting to be there . . . or Martin McGuinness ?

He's probably had plenty of experience checking timing devices at public gatherings, in fairness.

Guy:Incognito · 19-09-2011 12:34PM

Morlar wrote: »

That's the thing about moving on, it takes both sides to acknowledge the past and get on with it, no one side has a moral monopoly.

Being an innocent victim kind of gives you a complete majority on the moral front.

stovelid · 19-09-2011 12:34PM

Phill Ewinn wrote: »

Voting MaGuiness. Sure to piss off the bigoted lunatics in the orange order. 2011 folks.

You would piss them off even more if you voted for McGuinness, the Sinn Fein candidate.

Caraville · 19-09-2011 12:44PM

I honestly CANNOT understand how so many people would like to vote for either McGuinness or Norris.

You have on one hand, a man who lead a terrorist organisation- and despite the fact that he comes across as an affable sort, has many skeletons in his closet. I know everybody does, and I know we all have to move on from the past- but I would rather move on with someone with less blood literally on their hands. I don't know how people can vote for him knowing what he has been involved in.

And on the other hand, you have a man who was ridiculously politically naive- ok, he speaks well, is passionate, and I do think he puts his heart and soul into his work. But therein lies the problem- thinking with his heart and not his head led to his problems. How he thought that what he did was a good idea or that it was right shows political weakness and I would rather someone who could say "I'm sympathetic to your situation but I'm afraid professionally I can't back you on this" rather than someone who would think that what Norris did was ok. It was naive and silly, and I hold the role of President in higher regard than that.

starlit · 19-09-2011 12:44PM

I'd vote for someone else to be honest Mary Hannifan be my candidate if she were running. I wouldn't vote for any of the Sinn Fein Crowd though, too much history. Someone new and fresh be better...for a better Ireland?!

MitchKoobski · 19-09-2011 12:51PM

Norris or Higgins. Always liked Norris as a public figure, seems to be one of the few actually living in the year 2011. That being said, he hasn't been great lately. He needs to impress in the race to get the vote. I'd vote Higgins if it came to it atm simply because he's the only one I like out of the rest. Seems passionate about the role.

But if Dana does indeed enter the race, anyone but Dana.

Wolfe Tone · 19-09-2011 12:54PM

I'm voting for McGuinness because I think he is by far the most experienced at what the president will be expected to do (foreign trips, meeting heads of state etc.) He has done it all before, met numerous American presidents, people like Nelson Mandela, lots of other heads of state in Europe, he has just returned from a trade mission to the US with Robinson, he has gone all over the world and he knows what he is doing. I think the presidency will be a great office for him to continue his work in breaking down barriers and trying to heal wounds.

Also he will only take the average wage and will give the rest of the cash to the Irish people. Electing him will really stick it to the political establishment who have carved the presidency up amongst themselves like a trophy for so long.

AND the shock of him being elected may polish off a few Sindo hacks.

stovelid · 19-09-2011 12:58PM

Not really pushed but I'd never not vote so will give it to Higgins.

Morlar · 19-09-2011 01:00PM

stovelid wrote: »

Not really pushed but I'd never not vote so will give it to Higgins.

Am I the only completely immature person who pictures this every time I read that name ?

http://www.treaclechops.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Higgins.jpg

Wonder if there is some hairy culchie in a souped up escort living in a guest house on his grounds ?

Caraville · 19-09-2011 01:05PM

stovelid wrote: »

Not really pushed but I'd never not vote so will give it to Higgins.

Yeah I'm the same, none of them inspire a whole lot in me but Higgins would be my choice out of them all. I do admire him as a person and I think he seems very genuine. I heard him and his wife in an interview once and they came across as really lovely people and they would represent our country well with visitors to Ireland or indeed going abroad themselves.

And I also think people are often too quick to dismiss older people when they can still be very capable despite their age. I really hate when people say that they wouldn't vote for Higgins simply because of his age.

stovelid · 19-09-2011 01:13PM

Wolfe Tone wrote: »

I'm voting for McGuinness because I think he is by far the most experienced at what the president will be expected to do (foreign trips, meeting heads of state etc.) He has done it all before, met numerous American presidents, people like Nelson Mandela, lots of other heads of state in Europe, he has just returned from a trade mission to the US with Robinson, he has gone all over the world and he knows what he is doing. I think the presidency will be a great office for him to continue his work in breaking down barriers and trying to heal wounds.

Also he will only take the average wage and will give the rest of the cash to the Irish people. Electing him will really stick it to the political establishment who have carved the presidency up amongst themselves like a trophy for so long.

AND the shock of him being elected may polish off a few Sindo hacks.

he's in Sinn Fein.

Fixed.

droicead · 19-09-2011 01:14PM

mcguinness...the man is no angel but i admire him,he stood up for what he believed in and firmly nailed his flag to the mast!:D..he is clever and has the best education through life experiences and any interview ive seen of him he mostly held his own.yeah the do gooders will shout terrorist and what not but didnt the queen say on her recent visit we must not be bound by the past?i agree with her!more power to him and to say he will take the standard industrial wage is asking more questions of the elite leeching of the rest of us,like the guy getting 915 euro an hour to sort out the quinn group and nobody even bat an eyelid at this news?jesus wept
my views will be shot down by all the hard talking people on this forum,
i dont mind im rarely here so ill coat

My name is URL · 19-09-2011 01:17PM

I haven't decided yet, but most likely Higgins. I'm actually starting to consider McGuinness as an option too. Whatever though, I'm just happy to see that Mitchell has such little support.

Phill Ewinn · 19-09-2011 01:20PM

stovelid wrote: »

You would piss them off even more if you voted for McGuinness, the Sinn Fein candidate.

Shhhhhh............It's Marty MaGuiness.

Liam Byrne · 19-09-2011 01:31PM

doovdela wrote: »

I'd vote for someone else to be honest Mary Hannifan be my candidate if she were running. I wouldn't vote for any of the Sinn Fein Crowd though, too much history. Someone new and fresh be better...for a better Ireland?!

Mary "I'll pretend I don't know what a guarantee is" Hanafin ?

Jesus wept!

Wolfe Tone · 19-09-2011 01:56PM

stovelid wrote: »

Fixed.

Pathetic stuff there Stovelid!

StephenHendry · 19-09-2011 02:26PM

david norris if he can get on the ticket !!! not looking good so far , i suppose it will be martin mcguinness for me , not to keen on the rest tbh

Haelium · 19-09-2011 02:31PM

I would vote for Fergus Finlay if I could.

PeterIanStaker · 19-09-2011 04:29PM

Deedsie wrote: »

Why do you think it will be disproportional? One vote for each Boardsie. Wasn't the general election poll incredibly accurate?

By disproportionate I meant that Boards isn't representative of the real life electorate. Sorry for late reply.

KnifeWRENCH · 19-09-2011 04:38PM

Sc@recrow wrote: »

so Norris+ McGuinness in front? It's true...the majority of Irish people are fúcking morons when it comes to elections.

So anyone who dares vote for candidates you don't approve of is a "fúcking moron"? Riiiight.....

I'm a filthy hypocrite though because if Gay Mitchell had been in front, I'd 100% agree with you! :pac: speaking of which, I hope the 4 people who clicked Mitchell on this poll are somehow unable to get to the polling booth on election day. 4 votes for that despicable creature is 4 votes too many.

Riskymove · 19-09-2011 04:47PM

Sc@recrow wrote: »

so Norris+ McGuinness in front? It's true...the majority of Irish people are fúcking morons when it comes to elections.

I wouldn't worry about it, this Poll will be as accurate as those for the General election showing massive over support and under support for certain parties

Who do you intend to vote for in the upcoming Irish Presidential election?

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