Same Sex Marriage Referendum Mega Thread - MOD WARNING IN FIRST POST

efb · 22-05-2015 12:54AM

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

There are also whole weeks when I am described as things that the filters here won't allow me to post....
Just as well really.

Perhaps they get all of their SSM information from rewatching I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry?
Better to watch The Birdcage

Homage to Robin Williams!!!

Kiwi in IE · 22-05-2015 01:04AM

efb wrote: »

I won't be spouse 1 or 2!!!

I'll be Mrs Dr Leo Varadkar TD

:-P

Can I be a man too?

efb · 22-05-2015 01:05AM

Kiwi in IE wrote: »

Can I be a man too?

Huh? You want to marry Leo? Too late! I called dibbs!

Not a NSA agent · 22-05-2015 01:07AM

If we bring in polygamy we can all marry leo.

This referendum isnt about equality if we all cant marry him

Bannasidhe · 22-05-2015 01:08AM

Not a NSA agent wrote: »

If we bring in polygamy we can all marry leo.

This referendum isnt about equality if we all cant marry him

ICK.

He's... right wingish.... *gag*

endacl · 22-05-2015 01:08AM

I don't want marry Leo. Stop bullying me. Immediately.

:mad:

WoolyJumper · 22-05-2015 01:11AM

Bannasidhe wrote: »

ICK.

He's... right wingish.... *gag*

The right wingish puts me off too...but then again imagine the passionate debates before bed :pac:

Kiwi in IE · 22-05-2015 01:11AM

efb wrote: »

Huh? You want to marry Leo? Too late! I called dibbs!

Usually hot and politician are mutually exclusive, but no, not Leo! I think you've a slightly better chance sadly!

Kiwi in IE · 22-05-2015 01:13AM

Not a NSA agent wrote: »

If we bring in polygamy we can all marry leo.

This referendum isnt about equality if we all cant marry him

I am straight and female so I can't marry him. How is that marriage equality? Gay men are more equal than me. Vote No!

efb · 22-05-2015 01:17AM

Kiwi in IE wrote: »

I am straight and female so I can't marry him. How is that marriage equality? Gay men are more equal than me. Vote No!

You can marry Rónán Mullen...

Kiwi in IE · 22-05-2015 01:18AM

Bannasidhe wrote: »

ICK.

He's... right wingish.... *gag*

Well you're not going to want to marry him are you! Duh!

Kiwi in IE · 22-05-2015 01:20AM

efb wrote: »

You can marry Rónán Mullen...

I have reported this post. You are bullying me!

Bannasidhe · 22-05-2015 01:20AM

WoolyJumper wrote: »

The right wingish puts me off too...but then again imagine the passionate debates before bed :pac:

I couldn't possibly dump my beloved lawnmower for a penis... t'would be unnatural...

Bannasidhe · 22-05-2015 01:21AM

efb wrote: »

You can marry Rónán Mullen...

:eek:

fr336 · 22-05-2015 01:24AM

I guess a key factor on top of 'Yes' winning would be - by how much? How much would it take to be 'convincing'? Sure 51% means the country has collectively voted yes in terms of maths, but for a really great stance to shine through....?

Alt J · 22-05-2015 01:27AM

Well its a few hours till we go too the polls too decide. Regardless of what people decide I respect their decision, yes or no. Tomorrow I will vote yes for a country of its first through referendum where we can make all humans equal. I know we will win tomorrow, I know we will make history, that our children regardless of being gay or not will feel equal. Heck if board's still around in 100 years I hope my kids come across this thread and can not believe once a long time ago gay people in Ireland did not have equal constitutional rights. Happy voting too both sides tomorrow. Here's too equal rights and Ireland making history

Alt j.

endacl · 22-05-2015 01:28AM

Bannasidhe wrote: »

I couldn't possibly dump my beloved lawnmower for a penis... t'would be unnatural...

It'd also be weird. Have you ever tried cutting grass with a penis? It just doesn't work.

seenitall · 22-05-2015 01:29AM

The date is here... I'm getting really excited, apprehensive, hopeful... all at the same time.

I won't be voting, I'm not Irish (although resident here 15 years).

But feeling proud to be part of this occasion in the history of Ireland. Proud to be in the front seat and the cheering position in support of civil rights and equality here.

Now, Ireland - show me what you're made of! :cool:

I'm right here, waiting.

smokingman · 22-05-2015 01:29AM

So here we are, on the cusp of allowing love to be recognised by law for more people. Does that not fill you with hope for the human race? Does that not fill you with joy that happiness will spread to more people in our nation? Does that not mean that we know what love really is?

I sometimes stare at my wife when she's asleep and feel a mini euphoria at the joy she has brought to my life; the balance, the giggles, the opposing view in a conversation, the rock I can rely on for support in any of my life decisions...

Then I look at friends of mine that are exactly the same and for years now, have wished they could shout to the world in constitutional law, that this is also how they feel in our country.

If you know what love is, try to share it tomorrow...

fr336 · 22-05-2015 01:31AM

smokingman wrote: »

So here we are, on the cusp of allowing love to be recognised by law for more people. Does that not fill you with hope for the human race? Does that not fill you with joy that happiness will spread to more people in our nation? Does that not mean that we know what love really is?

I sometimes stare at my wife when she's asleep and feel a mini euphoria at the joy she has brought to my life; the balance, the giggles, the opposing view in a conversation, the rock I can rely on for support in any of my life decisions...

Then I look at friends of mine that are exactly the same and for years now, have wished they could shout to the world in constitutional law, that this is also how they feel in our country.

If you know what love is, try to share it tomorrow...

That's lovely.

silverfeather · 22-05-2015 01:32AM

smokingman wrote: »

So here we are, on the cusp of allowing love to be recognised by law for more people. Does that not fill you with hope for the human race? Does that not fill you with joy that happiness will spread to more people in our nation? Does that not mean that we know what love really is?

I sometimes stare at my wife when she's asleep and feel a mini euphoria at the joy she has brought to my life; the balance, the giggles, the opposing view in a conversation, the rock I can rely on for support in any of my life decisions...

Then I look at friends of mine that are exactly the same and for years now, have wished they could shout to the world in constitutional law, that this is also how they feel in our country.

If you know what love is, try to share it tomorrow...

Alt J · 22-05-2015 01:32AM

smokingman wrote: »

So here we are, on the cusp of allowing love to be recognised by law for more people. Does that not fill you with hope for the human race? Does that not fill you with joy that happiness will spread to more people in our nation? Does that not mean that we know what love really is?

I sometimes stare at my wife when she's asleep and feel a mini euphoria at the joy she has brought to my life; the balance, the giggles, the opposing view in a conversation, the rock I can rely on for support in any of my life decisions...

Then I look at friends of mine that are exactly the same and for years now, have wished they could shout to the world in constitutional law, that this is also how they feel in our country.

If you know what love is, try to share it tomorrow...

well said, happy voting,

Sir_Name · 22-05-2015 01:33AM

fr336 wrote: »

I guess a key factor on top of 'Yes' winning would be - by how much? How much would it take to be 'convincing'? Sure 51% means the country has collectively voted yes in terms of maths, but for a really great stance to shine through....?

I would love to think that a yes vote is practically a given but after being out for dinner tonight with friends, 3 of whom surprisingly said they thought they would be voting no I think it's never going to be a run away win. Tbh it's going to be marginal and could go either way.

With any luck the yes vote will prevail as not one single person who has debated the no vote has provided me with any rational reason why the no vote has merit

endacl · 22-05-2015 01:36AM

Alt J wrote: »

Well its a few hours till we go too the polls too decide. Regardless of what people decide I respect their decision, yes or no. Tomorrow I will vote yes for a country of its first through referendum where we can make all humans equal. I know we will win tomorrow, I know we will make history, that our children regardless of being gay or not will feel equal. Heck if board's still around in 100 years I hope my kids come across this thread and can not believe once a long time ago gay people in Ireland did not have equal constitutional rights. Happy voting too both sides tomorrow. Here's too equal rights and Ireland making history

Alt j.

Almost with you. I'd accept a No decision, but I'd find it very difficult to respect.

Why? Because I've listened to the arguments against equality. I've witnessed them being taken apart. Lie by manipulative lie and irrelevance by cowardly irrelevance. And they still came around again and again, like a persistent, unshakeable fungal infection. That's why.

Why? Because I know and care about many to whom a Yes would mean so much. That's why. That's much more why.

ronivek · 22-05-2015 02:00AM

If there's no 'Yes' vote tomorrow I'll quite frankly be embarrassed to be Irish. We'll be one of the few Western countries to refuse to allow gay marriage; and even worse we won't be able to blame our democratically elected government.

If there's a 'Yes' vote I'll be happy that we've taken a step forward; but without a reasonable majority it will really open my eyes to the fact that no matter how far people seem to think the country has come in terms of equality and forward thinking... we still have a long long way to go.

A 'Yes' vote with a reasonable majority of above 65-70% would send a pretty clear message to everyone that we really are the welcoming nation that Tourism Ireland would have the world believe; not just on the surface but in every way that counts.

Personally I feel it'll be quite a close thing but that 'Yes' should pip it; maybe 55-45.

fr336 · 22-05-2015 02:05AM

As an outsider, I predict approx 60% yes 40% no.

certifiedcrepe · 22-05-2015 02:05AM

I'm actually quite emotional tonight seeing all the stuff on social media about a yes vote.. What an amazing thing to see.

If/WHEN it passes... Can you imagine looking back at this in 30,40,50 years time with all the youngsters who have never known any different than two people, ANY two people, in love getting married. I can't wait until I can tell my future kiddies that I was one of the thousands of people that helped make that happen. Even the fact there is a referendum has shown how far the country has came.

Soppy post over... Let's do this guys!!

fr336 · 22-05-2015 02:10AM

An article in Saturday’s Washington Post says Ireland has been “one of the toughest places in the western world to be gay” down through the years, but that it now appears to be “preparing for its coming-out party” in light of favourable poll results for the Yes side.
The paper reflects on the “breathtaking” social change in recent years, leading to a situation where “a majority of Ireland appears ready to defy church teachings and vote to give same-sex partners the same right to marry as heterosexual couples”.

Blahblah2012 · 22-05-2015 02:12AM

ronivek wrote: »

A 'Yes' vote with a reasonable majority of above 65-70% would send a pretty clear message to everyone that we really are the welcoming nation that Tourism Ireland would have the world believe; not just on the surface but in every way that counts.

I'm sure gay marriage is the last thing on a tourists mind....FFS. You'd swear they're screening for gays at dublin airport with that sort of a remark. Heard it all now.

endacl · 22-05-2015 02:22AM

ronivek wrote: »

If there's no 'Yes' vote tomorrow I'll quite frankly be embarrassed to be Irish. We'll be one of the few Western countries to refuse to allow gay marriage;

On the contrary, we are in the majority at the moment. Since The Netherlands introduced same sex unions in 2001, only 16 countries have followed suit.

It'd be nice if Ireland could lead the way with this stuff for a change, instead of lagging years or even decades behind.

Contraception. 1980
Divorce. 1995.
Reproductive rights. Who dafuq knows when we'll face up to reality with that one?!?
Marriage equality? That's up to us, boys and girls.

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