mickydoomsux wrote: » Even if it was 100k then that is still only 2% of the population. Last time I checked that's a fairly tiny minority
Phoebas wrote: » They'll continue to support the democratically elected government. Anyone who thinks otherwise is deluded.
Highflyer13 wrote: » Great turnout today by people from all walks of life and from all corners of the country. Not just people playing to the tune of the lefties as some would say. If this crowd stay true to their word the plan to charge people for will fail. Well done to all who got out and marched. The pro Irish water lads can pipe down a bit with their confidence that only a minority don't support the water charges. There are many more who couldn't make it to Dublin today for all sorts of reasons. Momentum is gathering and no doubt FG and Labour are worried this evening.
Banjo String wrote: » https://vine.co/v/OAprz9pwdza
Bambi wrote: » Where did they say that? I've been on marches where the gardai estimated 10k and I can tell you now there was well over three times those numbers out there today Probably the biggest crowd since the anti war protest in 2002. Which RTE described as huge back then :pac:
Banjo String wrote: » Which is probably why they vastly underestimated (lied) on today's attendance figures.
zanador wrote: » No, I don't. I can say that I choose not to blindly believe what one individual source says to me. I won't just listen to RTE to find about about something. I'll read a few papers, some articles online, come on boards.ie and be able to make a much more informed opinion. Making an opinion based upon ONE source is what I'm arguing against - it wasn't me assuming RTE was corrupt that was other posters. (although I don't assume they're not)
keith16 wrote: » Since your so good at maths and percentages and stuff, explain how passenger numbers have "plummeted" and Irish Rail continues to be in trouble despite the recovery?
Glock Lesnar wrote: » Pictures emerging of the protesters on facebook, 50% are what I like to call the 'Sinn Fein left' these people are walking proof that you can identify someone who doesn't pay any tax just by looking at their photo, look for the 'confused resting face' it's a mixture between a squint and a gurn that's been embedded into their faces ever since they were introduced to long division back in 5th class. For some reason these people have brought their kids along, it's hard to tell who's more confused about the situation. 50% are ponytailed, poncho wearing pot smokers who in fairness are better informed than the shower above, but they'll all bottle it and pay so there's not much point to them being there and Enda Kenny couldn't care less about their opinion.
Technoprisoner wrote: » 50% of any the figures given here today is a big amount.....this comment by you is disgraceful to all those who legitimately protested today. most people in this country at the moment are struggling to pay bills and morgtages and you make a comment that because they cant afford to pay there bills they are either left wing sinn fein tax dodgers or weed smoking hippies. you obviously live in a different world to the ordinary hard working person of this country who are on their knees due to debt that was put on us by the former government
Bongalongherb wrote: » Can I ask you a question ? Do you work for Irish Water ?. Now be honest.
mickydoomsux wrote: » Because they are still carrying heavy debt from the bad years. They actually reported passenger number growth and a slight improvement in their balance sheet last year but their woes won't be fixed overnight, much like the woes of the public finances
keith16 wrote: » Oh THE BAD YEARS! THE SHOCKING BIG BOLD BAD YEARS.......:rolleyes: Sure if they throw in another few fare hikes, that will make things better, won't it? WON'T IT?
Phoebas wrote: » The Gardai are lying about the figure at the behest of the government. Fair enough Banjo - is the tinfoil hat a comfortable fit?
mickydoomsux wrote: » No, I'm just sensible enough to realise that the government won't give a **** about maybe 2% of the population marching in Dublin on a Saturday afternoon
Highflyer13 wrote: » The shills are working overtime today to combat this show of support against the unjust water charges throwing insults and lazy observations to any poster whose opinion differs from theirs. Keep going lads ye must be getting worried:pac:
Bambi wrote: » Second time of asking, where did the gardai give a figure for the numbers?
dxhound2005 wrote: » Well if you wouldn't mind comparing RTE coverage with the other outlets to identify an example of what you think may be going on that would inform the debate greatly. Any topic you like. Any time you like.
keith16 wrote: » They certainly don't give a shit about the other 98% either. Just like Irish rail / Irish pubs don't give a shit about 100% of their customers.
mickydoomsux wrote: » Well obviously, yeah, more money coming in would be good. Are you an accountant or something? This is some next level ****
zanador wrote: » RTE website for one
Grandpa Hassan wrote: » Worried about what?
