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Why can't we start a Revolution?

  • 12-11-2011 01:52AM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,867 ✭✭✭


    I know I'm going to regret posting this in AH, but seriously, the time has come to do something about this.

    Why, like a lot of citizens around the world, can't we stand up for our rights and have some ****ING dignity for ourselves?

    Why do we bend over and let that **** Enda Kenny and the poxy EU shaft us into next week.

    Why can't we at least feel a tad bit of respect for ourselves and go protest?

    I am more than willing to go and protest - why not protest outside Kildare St. right at the heart of the problem, instead of camping outside Dame ****ING Street like a bunch of crusty hippies - this is achieving absolutely nothing. If we want change (and not in the Obama sense) we must strike outside the heart of government, and that is Kildare Street.

    I have a feeling this post will attract the usual ****ing AH nonsense of "cool story bro" and the like, but let me tell you this - cop onto yourselves and stand up for what you believe in.

    The people of Greece and elsewhere are laughing at us. The IMF and the EU are laughing at us - we need to make a stand; we need to make progression, and step out of this 'scared guinea pig' stage we are in at the moment.

    So please have some respect for yourself and your fellow country people - express here your interest in protesting outside Kildare Street and making your voice heard.

    Mods, move this to Politics if you wish, but I know the sensible people of AH will appreciate and embrace this.

    - Ste


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Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,652 ✭✭✭✭El Weirdo


    Didn't you try to start your own protest the other week?

    Didn't sound too dignified IIRC.

    Edit: Found it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,847 ✭✭✭bleg


    I'm pretty happy. I've a good standard of living, have ready access to technology (which makes life incredibly easy) and I feel secure and safe.

    Money is only money. If we show some solidarity with each other and donate time to one another we would be much better off than if we spent our time on the streets rabble rabbling.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,688 ✭✭✭Kasabian


    We need a meeting to come up with a plan, here is where I see the initial problem.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 332 ✭✭Shattered Dreamer


    Our society evolved from killing each other to solve problems to just bitching about our problems. Deal with it because it was for the best OP


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 302 ✭✭RubyRoss


    The people of Greece and elsewhere are laughing at us. The IMF and the EU are laughing at us - we need to make a stand
    You're anger is understandable but I can't imagine either the Greeks or the IMF giving a damn about Ireland let lone laughing.

    And if Irish people should protest, surely it shouldn't be out of a concern with how are being perceived?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,867 ✭✭✭UglyBolloxFace


    El Weirdo wrote: »
    Didn't you try to start your own protest the other week?

    Didn't sound too dignified IIRC.

    Edit: Found it.

    I admit that was a terrible idea. But at least I'm not sitting on my hole complaining about the government but not bothering to do anything about it. Cop on.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 123 ✭✭crash davis


    I don't know why we don't actually since we have such a long history of not tolerating rubbish. Maybe it has to do with our own insecurities as a nation: we fought for independence and now that we have it we think, "sure things are better now with our own people leading us, so let's just row in behind and accept it?"


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 770 ✭✭✭sgb


    OP nice rant

    Who did you vote for in the last general election ?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,867 ✭✭✭UglyBolloxFace


    Kasabian wrote: »
    We need a meeting to come up with a plan, here is where I see the initial problem.

    Well let's organise something?

    The thing is, I remember somebody ages ago trying to sort something out, but nobody (and admittedly myself included) gave a shít about it.

    Now is the time do cop on and do something about this - let's stop being the laughing stock of Europe.

    If I organised something, Kasabian, could you commit?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,514 ✭✭✭PseudoFamous


    The people of Greece and elsewhere are laughing at us.

    No they're not, they're too busy crying about how nothing is their fault and refusing to admit that their own mistakes were the problem. Low level rail staff getting 80€K per annum, madness, akin to our own ESB staff.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 332 ✭✭Shattered Dreamer


    sgb wrote: »
    OP nice rant

    Who did you vote for in the last general election ?

    I'll guess they voted for either the current government or Sinn Fein lol


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,125 ✭✭✭Killer Pigeon


    Because this is Ireland, not Greece. Sure didn't we sit on our holes for 700 years and only then decide to start a proper uprising. Us Irish will never change.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,847 ✭✭✭bleg


    And in fairness the Greeks aren't laughing at anybody. They're going through a very very tough time.

    The EU and IMF have bigger fish to fry, Ireland is just a minor headache for them. Get real.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,688 ✭✭✭Kasabian


    Well let's organise something?

    The thing is, I remember somebody ages ago trying to sort something out, but nobody (and admittedly myself included) gave a shít about it.

    Now is the time do cop on and do something about this - let's top being the laughing stock of Europe.
    If I organised something, Kasabian, could you commit?

    I hope this was a typo

    I am already commited


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,867 ✭✭✭UglyBolloxFace


    No they're not, they're too busy crying about how nothing is their fault and refusing to admit that their own mistakes were the problem. Low level rail staff getting 80€K per annum, madness, akin to our own ESB staff.

    I have studied abroad (and before anyone jumps in and says "well you must have got a loan for that - I used my own money and savings), and the Greeks who have become my friends have told me how during the riots they laughed and chanted "we are not Irish, we will not back down".

    How do you think it felt for me to hear this? My own friends laughing at how spineless we are. We are a ****ing disgrace - we have no-one but ourselves to blame; we shouldn't have allowed this to happen.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,680 ✭✭✭policarp


    We've no leaders and no guns. . .


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 332 ✭✭Shattered Dreamer


    Well let's organise something?

    The thing is, I remember somebody ages ago trying to sort something out, but nobody (and admittedly myself included) gave a shít about it.

    Now is the time do cop on and do something about this - let's top being the laughing stock of Europe.

    If I organised something, Kasabian, could you commit?

    Let me guess it'll be either dirty hippy drum circle with tents or a protest which turns into scumbags looting shops. You people need to get real lol


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,867 ✭✭✭UglyBolloxFace


    Kasabian wrote: »
    I hope this was a typo

    I am already commited

    Typo fixed:pac:

    In what way are you committed?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,847 ✭✭✭bleg


    I have studied abroad (and before anyone jumps in and says "well you must have got a loan for that - I used my own money and savings), and the Greeks who have become my friends have told me how during the riots they laughed and chanted "we are not Irish, we will not back down".


    That worked out well for them.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,227 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    The people of Greece and elsewhere are laughing at us.

    Thats because they are idiots. They want the government to keep spending money they dont have on all the stuff they want, while not wanting to pay taxes and gettign free money fromt he EU and not paying it back. Which part of that is sustainable?

    Then to make matters worse they go rampaging aroudn destroying stuff they cant afford to fix.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,652 ✭✭✭✭El Weirdo


    I admit that was a terrible idea. But at least I'm not sitting on my hole complaining about the government but not bothering to do anything about it. Cop on.
    Never mind


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,867 ✭✭✭UglyBolloxFace


    Let me guess it'll be either dirty hippy drum circle with tents or a protest which turns into scumbags looting shops. You people need to get real lol

    Your attitude is exactly why we are in this mess.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 1,096 ✭✭✭Pete M.


    Fcuk it Man, I'm trying.
    It seems to be taking longer than you thought.
    But it's going to happen. Don't worry. Be patient.
    Just remember that every day you wake up, it's one day closer.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,514 ✭✭✭Duke Leonal Felmet


    Historically, revolutions were triggered by some extreme pressure on food, usually the price of staples such as bread, corn, etc.

    In otherwords, when peoples survival are threatened.

    We are annoyed because we bought too many SUVs and holidays and now don't want to pay for it.

    Not exactly revolution material.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,847 ✭✭✭bleg


    Anyway to answer your question as to why we can't start a revolution, its because there's no appetite for one. We had an election 9 months ago and people nailed their colours to the mast then.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,867 ✭✭✭UglyBolloxFace


    El Weirdo wrote: »
    You were pissed.

    I wasn't pissed - I was fuck-eyed.

    But at least I had the instinct within me which was looking for change. Yes, I went about it the wrong way, which I fully admitted in that previous thread, but why can't we try to build on this and take the peaceful protest to Kildare St?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,243 ✭✭✭LighterGuy


    Why, like a lot of citizens around the world, can't we stand up for our rights and have some ****ING dignity for ourselves?
    Why do we bend over and let that **** Enda Kenny and the poxy EU shaft us into next week.
    Why can't we at least feel a tad bit of respect for ourselves and go protest?

    Because sadly,
    Ireland is full of as*holes. I know its been said before, but its true, and that the Irish are a bunch of moaners & begrudgers who will do nothing about anything. Its been proven time and time again.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,867 ✭✭✭UglyBolloxFace


    bleg wrote: »
    That worked out well for them.

    Well 50% reduction in their debt, while little old bastard Ireland pays the full whack....yes, it did work out very well for them.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 332 ✭✭Shattered Dreamer


    Your attitude is exactly why we are in this mess.

    Really? It's your completely retard "lets start a revolution" attitude that keeps us in the sh*tter. Rational people don't solve their problems with violence. If you think they do go live in the Middle East, you'd love it there.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 11,000 ✭✭✭✭opinion guy


    Cool story bro


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