Tonight With Vincent Browne Thread v2.0

Lady Chatterton · 21-12-2011 01:27AM

Harry Angstrom wrote: »

The worst part is when Joe calls out the names of the roads as if we're all supposed to know them!

Google is your friend!!

Lady Chatterton · 21-12-2011 01:29AM

Harry Angstrom wrote: »

But were they really there?? I'm convinced that everything in that studio is a hologram. As Bertie would say, it's all smoke and daggers.

I saw them, they were displayed on a little table in front of the panel.

Then again, I have had two glasses of wine, so my judgement might not be the best. Well it is Christmas after all

Harry Angstrom · 21-12-2011 01:30AM

MrsD007 wrote: »

Google is your friend!!

Nah MrsD. I've got an aversion to all things Doooblin.

Harry Angstrom · 21-12-2011 01:32AM

MrsD007 wrote: »

I saw them, they were displayed on a little table in front of the panel.

Then again, I have had two glasses of wine, so my judgement might not be the best. Well it is Christmas after all

Yep. I saw them as well.

But I still wouldn't be surprised if they were holograms.

Lady Chatterton · 22-12-2011 12:15AM

Anyone watching President and Mrs. Higgins?

JonathanAnon · 22-12-2011 12:18AM

MrsD007 wrote: »

Anyone watching President and Mrs. Higgins?

Ah it's all a bit MEEEEEHHHH... Pre record, safe questions...

Elmer Blooker · 22-12-2011 12:19AM

Yeah, that artificial fire is really annoying me!

Lady Chatterton · 22-12-2011 12:21AM

They seem like a very ordinary couple, I mean that in the nicest possible way. Thankfully, they appear to be untouched by the likes of Terri Prone.

Skid · 22-12-2011 12:21AM

It's a bit dull, alright.

Maybe one one of them will do their Party Piece in a minute, or throw on a bit of music.

Lady Chatterton · 22-12-2011 12:23AM

Sabina reminds me of my mother, she keeps cutting across Michael D.

pixelburp · 22-12-2011 12:23AM

In fairness, not every interview should be about grilling the politician or badgering them on political points: can't speak for anyone else, but I'm enjoying watching a likeable statesman talk of his time as President. D Higgins' obvious nationalism and optimism is refreshing & infectious. They both seem like two genuine, likeable people and I'm happy Higgins got elected.

JonathanAnon · 22-12-2011 12:24AM

only plus of living in the Arás.... You get to have security throw Derek Mooney out, when he trespasses to check on his nestboxes... "Get out Mooney and dont come fkn back... byeeeeeeeee"

Lady Chatterton · 22-12-2011 12:25AM

I'm beginning to wonder who is actually President. Sabina is taking over

pixelburp · 22-12-2011 12:26AM

MrsD007 wrote: »

I beginning to wonder who is actually President. Sabina is taking over

Ha; they remind me of nearly every Irish husband/wife combo of a certain age & longevity. In a nice way

JonathanAnon · 22-12-2011 12:28AM

Ask him "Why do you think Gay Mitchell didnt show up for the inauguration?"

Lady Chatterton · 22-12-2011 12:31AM

JonathanAnon wrote: »

Ask him "Why do you think Gay Mitchell didnt show up for the inauguration?"

JA, this is a soft focus Christmas interview, Vinny has already said that he was meeting them to discuss how their lives have changed since Michael D became President, there will be no hard questions.

Skid · 22-12-2011 12:32AM

MrsD007 wrote: »

JA, this is a soft focus Christmas interview ... there will be no hard questions.

Should have been on Xpose then.

Waste of time, really.

hotmail.com · 22-12-2011 12:33AM

Mamma Mia over (yeh I know), so is this interview any good?

It's a bit of a coup for VB to get this interview!

Lady Chatterton · 22-12-2011 12:34AM

Skid wrote: »

Should have been on Xpose then.

Waste of time, really.

Do you really expect the President of Ireland to be controversial???

pixelburp · 22-12-2011 12:34AM

Skid wrote: »

Should have been on Xpose then.

Waste of time, really.

Gain an insight into the thoughts of our newly-elected President, not long after one of the most public & talked-about elections in years? Seems like a great bit of TV to me. Not everything needs to be hardball.

JonathanAnon · 22-12-2011 12:37AM

hotmail.com wrote: »

Mamma Mia over (yeh I know), so is this interview any good?

Tougher questions were asked in Mamma Mia...

Lady Chatterton · 22-12-2011 12:42AM

I think it is fairly clear from Sabina's body language that she really loves and admires Michael D.

artful_codger · 22-12-2011 12:43AM

i knew it was pre-recorded, but 2010 !?

JonathanAnon · 22-12-2011 12:47AM

Michael D hasnt got a word in edgewise with the missus.. He seems old and lethargic just sitting back... looks extremely tired as well..

It's has the real feel of that One To One show that RTE put out.. hosted by Aíne Lawlor..

Lady Chatterton · 22-12-2011 12:49AM

JonathanAnon wrote: »

Michael D hasnt got a word in edgewise with the missus.. .

I like them, they remind me of my parents.

Harry Angstrom · 22-12-2011 12:49AM

This is all such a load of bollocks. I've always liked Michael D. Higgins. I always looked upon him as a true socialist, but I was disgusted by the way that he kept his mouth shut during the Presidential election in relation to Labour's policies once they entered Government. For that reason I couldn't vote for him in November.

I'd love if Vinnie would ask him about Joan Burton's Thatcherite policies, and her slashing of the disability allowance in the budget we've just had, but we know he ain't going to ask him that. Poetry is all very well and good but it doesn't put bread on the table.

Lady Chatterton · 22-12-2011 12:53AM

Harry Angstrom wrote: »

I'd love if Vinnie would ask him about Joan Burton's Thatcherite policies, and her slashing of the disability allowance in the budget we've just had, but we know he ain't going to ask him that. Poetry is all very well and good but it doesn't put bread on the table.

It is definitely not the role of the President to comment on government policy. It would be inappropriate for him to criticise Joan Burton.

hotmail.com · 22-12-2011 12:59AM

Harry Angstrom wrote: »

This is all such a load of bollocks. I've always liked Michael D. Higgins. I always looked upon him as a true socialist, but I was disgusted by the way that he kept his mouth shut during the Presidential election in relation to Labour's policies once they entered Government. For that reason I couldn't vote for him in November.

I'd love if Vinnie would ask him about Joan Burton's Thatcherite policies, and her slashing of the disability allowance in the budget we've just had, but we know he ain't going to ask him that. Poetry is all very well and good but it doesn't put bread on the table.

The President is above daily politics. I support that.

He won't receive a hard question for the next 7 years.

cranky bollix · 22-12-2011 12:59AM

more importantly - does anyone know if they have their own private chef in the aras

Lady Chatterton · 22-12-2011 01:02AM

cranky bollix wrote: »

more importantly - does anyone know if they have their own private chef in the aras

Yes, they would have a chef and kitchen/household staff.

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