Convicted child killer canvassing for sinn fein[Mod warning-First Post]

Happyman42 · 24-05-2014 10:07AM

Happyman42 wrote: »

The feigned surprise among RTE and Indo 'journalists' about SF gains will be a thing to behold.

Editor: 'Get me an excuse and get it QUICK!'

Just heard the first barrage of bewilderment on RTE there in relation to Lynn Boylan's 24% of the poll result.

old_aussie · 24-05-2014 10:26AM

Is this about a convicted child killer(who's done his time)

or polarising a nation

no, don't worry about it, I'm in Oz

LordSutch · 24-05-2014 11:05AM

Happyman42 wrote: »

Just heard the first barrage of bewilderment on RTE there in relation to Lynn Boylan's 24% of the poll result.

So who is this Lynn Boylan and what shade of Shinnerism is she?

If quizzed on the doorstep would she defend the actions of the PIRA, or would she distance herself from their actions?

Is she a new breed of Shinner that distances herself from all the bloodshed, and might she be slightly more remorseful of their murderous actions?

I only ask because whatever you think of SF policies, most of them will defend most of their terrorism, and for that reason you can always count me out.

So whats Lynns take on the recent past associations with terrorism? I wonder . . .

Happyman42 · 24-05-2014 11:12AM

LordSutch wrote: »

So who is this Lynn Boylan and what shade of Shinnerism is she?

If quizzed on the doorstep would she defend the actions of the PIRA, or would she distance herself from their actions?

Is she a new breed of Shinner that distances herself from all the bloodshed, and might she be slightly more remorseful of their murderous actions?

I only ask because whatever you think of SF policies, most of them will defend most of their terrorism, and for that reason you can always count me out.

So whats Lynns take on the recent past associations with terrorism? I wonder . . .

I'm sure there are some already scouring the internet for photos of her in hats. :rolleyes:

Reformed Character · 24-05-2014 11:55AM

I didn't vote SF, no surprise!
But I have to hand it to them, based on the exit polls they have got 16% of the national vote, cementing their place as the 3rd biggest party in the state.
Interesting times ahead.

Banjo String · 24-05-2014 11:57AM

Word on the ground is Paul Donnelly is very close to topping the polls in the Dublin West by election.

Must admit I didn't see that one coming.

Possibly another SF TD for the capital.

Reformed Character · 24-05-2014 12:00PM

Banjo String wrote: »

Word on the ground is Paul Donnelly is very close to topping the polls in the Dublin West by election.

Must admit I didn't see that one coming.

Possibly another SF TD for the capital.

His early tallies look good but he is still behind Coppinger, but a tremendous showing none the less.

tayto lover · 24-05-2014 12:08PM

The Labour party has bit the dust :pac:
Delighted for them.
Great to hear a Rabbitte whinge.

Dan_Solo · 24-05-2014 12:15PM

LordSutch wrote: »

So who is this Lynn Boylan and what shade of Shinnerism is she?

D'ya reckon she has an e-mail address?

smurgen · 24-05-2014 12:17PM

I voted SF yesterday in protest as it was only a local election and swore I wouldn't vote them in a general election.but after the out and out biasness of the media im very tempted to vote for them.

tayto lover · 24-05-2014 12:18PM

smurgen wrote: »

I voted SF yesterday in protest as it was only a local election and swore I wouldn't vote them in a general election.but after the out and out biasness of the media im very tempted to vote for them.

A lot of people in that boat.

Let's see if the SF councillors and MEP's can hold onto those voters.
That's the big challenge for SF now.

Son Of A Vidic · 24-05-2014 12:24PM

Phoebas wrote: »

Well - maybe just a bit.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executions_during_the_Irish_Civil_War

How does an internal civil war, yes, note the word internal. How does that change what I said earlier? Our army has never invaded and occupied other nations. Nor has it brutalised or oppressed their citizens. The Irish Army is respected the world over and has been widely lauded for its peace keeping contributions across the globe. So again, explain to me, how does an internal civil war change any of that?

mickydoomsux · 24-05-2014 12:24PM

smurgen wrote: »

I voted SF yesterday in protest as it was only a local election and swore I wouldn't vote them in a general election.but after the out and out biasness of the media im very tempted to vote for them.

Voting out of spite is obviously the best way to pick your leaders :rolleyes:

Banjo String · 24-05-2014 12:25PM

tayto lover wrote: »

The Labour party has bit the dust :pac:
Delighted for them.
Great to hear a Rabbitte whinge.

They don't look like winning a single seat in Europe.

Will the poor election results have a knock on effect for the coalition? I don't see them seeing in 2016 tbh.

tayto lover · 24-05-2014 12:25PM

mickydoomsux wrote: »

Voting out of spite is obviously the best way to pick your leaders :rolleyes:

As opposed to being a sheeple :rolleyes:

Banjo String · 24-05-2014 12:26PM

mickydoomsux wrote: »

Voting out of spite is obviously the best way to pick your leaders :rolleyes:

Like I said already yesterday, the electorate "voted out of spite" in 2011, FG only got into Govt because they weren't FF.

Few pigeons returning home to roost Mickey.

Happyman42 · 24-05-2014 12:28PM

Banjo String wrote: »

They don't look like winning a single seat in Europe.

Will the poor election results have a knock on effect for the coalition? I don't see them seeing in 2016 tbh.

Can see us at the polling stations within a year.

tayto lover · 24-05-2014 12:28PM

Banjo String wrote: »

They don't look like winning a single seat in Europe.

Will the poor election results have a knock on effect for the coalition? I don't see them seeing in 2016 tbh.

It could very well be the case especially with two more austerity budgets in the offing.
I can see a Labour revolt very soon after the results and the leadership getting the boot.

Banjo String · 24-05-2014 12:29PM

Happyman42 wrote: »

Can see us at the polling stations within a year.

Rabbite and Gilmore forsee this too. They said as much only last week.

Dan_Solo · 24-05-2014 12:32PM

mickydoomsux wrote: »

Voting out of spite is obviously the best way to pick your leaders :rolleyes:

I guess FG getting in was just protest votes too then since their policies are identical to FF's.

Happyman42 · 24-05-2014 12:33PM

Banjo String wrote: »

Rabbite and Gilmore forsee this too. They said as much only last week. The

The arrogance of Rabbitte on the radio at the minute is astonishing. He doesn't care anymore his career is effectively over I'd say. His arrogance has had a huge effect in Labour's demise today

Flex · 24-05-2014 12:33PM

tayto lover wrote: »

It could very well be the case especially with two more austerity budgets in the offing.
I can see a Labour revolt very soon after the results and the leadership getting the boot.

Yea, then we can have some short sighted and reckless governance like we did with Fianna Fail hopefully! Serves the government right for not pushing the 'reset' button on the deficit upon entering Leinster house!

:rolleyes:

Dan_Solo · 24-05-2014 12:34PM

tayto lover wrote: »

It could very well be the case especially with two more austerity budgets in the offing.
I can see a Labour revolt very soon after the results and the leadership getting the boot.

The only pity is that Labour, Green or whoever suffer most when the major party is the real target. Would be nice to see FF or FG die a death instead.

smurgen · 24-05-2014 12:35PM

mickydoomsux wrote: »

Voting out of spite is obviously the best way to pick your leaders :rolleyes:

all I ask for from our national broadcaster and the national media is transparency.is that too much to ask?the conspiring against sinn fein is a red flag to me and more than anything I don't like being told what to do our how to feel. my local sinn feinn representative is a lovely man, his name is tommy gould.always involved with people in our constituency and very down to earth and approachable. I cant say I've seen lil o donnell ff or pat gosh at any local events before the election. why in gods name should I vote for people I don't know? should I just rely on what the media has to say about the party they represent and hope they have the same attributes and beliefs?

Warper · 24-05-2014 12:35PM

comongethappy wrote: »

Meh ...... Their supporters seem to care little for SFs terrorist associations

Terrorist?? So when a country is invaded and people fight back its called terrorism?? Funny that

Phoebas · 24-05-2014 12:37PM

Corvus Maximus wrote: »

How does an internal civil war, yes, note the word internal. How does that change what I said earlier? Our army has never invaded and occupied other nations. Nor has it brutalised or oppressed their citizens. The Irish Army is respected the world over and has been widely lauded for its peace keeping contributions across the globe. So again, explain to me, how does an internal civil war change any of that?

Well I note the word internal now, a qualification along with some other qualifications that you didn't gave in the post I responded to.

I can't imagine why you think your qualification is important - is it only bad when you brutalise foreign citizens, but it doesn't count when brutalise your own citizens?

Corvus Maximus wrote: »

The Irish Army, unlike their British counterparts, is not and has never been associated with invasion, occupation, brutality or oppression.

Reformed Character · 24-05-2014 12:38PM

Looks like Matt Carthy could be in real trouble, fighting for the last seat.
He is on about 13% on the tallies and well below opinion polls of last week, might have been a mistake to McMahon canvassing for him.

smurgen · 24-05-2014 12:39PM

Banjo String wrote: »

Like I said already yesterday, the electorate "voted out of spite" in 2011, FG only got into Govt because they weren't FF.

Few pigeons returning home to roost Mickey.

you know what,its actually depressing because it shows that voters are aiming for the least bad choice. I cant say any of the political parties represent my beliefs to be honest.the only thing I know is that I hate fianna fail with a passion.

Dan_Solo · 24-05-2014 12:39PM

Don't we have Irish Army soldiers embedded with NATO troops in Afghanistan? And we provide pretty comprehensive logistical support to NATO also.
Neutral me hole.

neamhspleachi · 24-05-2014 12:47PM

I live in what is known as a hotspot estate for anti-social activity etc., a problem area if you will

What seriously peeved me off with this election is that not one single candidate from any party except Sinn Féin canvassed door to door in our estate & yet Thursday morning my hall floor was littered with candidates election pamphlets that had been pushed through the letterbox

Selective canvassing, it's no wonder Sinn Féin did so well in our constituency

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