Off Topic Thread too point uh

Pink Fairy · 27-02-2016 02:20PM

Zzippy wrote: »

Healy Raes, ugh. Would you lot ever stop voting in gombeens like that!

Better than the fcker Ferris

Stheno · 27-02-2016 02:28PM

Pink Fairy wrote: »

Better than the fcker Ferris

Jesus ye really have a right shower to choose from

Buer · 27-02-2016 03:15PM

Pink Fairy wrote: »

Better than the fcker Ferris

It galls me that the likes of Ferris and Dessie Ellis are voted in by the electorate in this country. They're the lowest of the low. How Ferris was elected less than 18 months after collecting the killers of Gerry McCabe from prison is beyond comprehension.

thomond2006 · 27-02-2016 03:16PM

Buer wrote: »

It galls me that the likes of Ferris and Dessie Ellis are voted in by the electorate in this country. They're the lowest of the low. How Ferris was elected less than 18 months after collecting the killers of Gerry McCabe from prison is beyond comprehension.

Then there's Michael Lowry, the brown envelope collector, in Tipperary.

Buer · 27-02-2016 03:18PM

Stheno wrote: »

Jesus ye really have a right shower to choose from

There's 16 candidates. Nobody is putting a gun to anyone's head to make them vote for any one candidate.

Well....actually, now that I think about it....

Buer · 27-02-2016 03:21PM

thomond2006 wrote: »

Then there's Michael Lowry, the brown envelope collector, in Tipperary.

Another complete cretin. I wouldn't put him on the same level as convicted violent criminals though who have been alleged to be commanders of the IRA and linked to horrendous murders and crimes.

I'd say Lowry is more someone that I wouldn't spit on if he was on fire rather than actively hope they catch fire like the others.

chupacabra · 27-02-2016 03:42PM

Zzippy wrote: »

Healy Raes, ugh. Would you lot ever stop voting in gombeens like that!

While its easy to laugh at their antics and look down on them, they have done a lot for the people of south Kerry over the years.

Yeah_Right · 27-02-2016 03:53PM

Buer wrote: »

someone that I wouldn't spit on if he was on fire rather than actively hope they catch fire like the others.

This is one of the greatest insults ever. I just gave you a standing ovation. I'm stealing it and claiming it.

Awec now has a way of differentiating between refs he hates and the ones he likes.

Buer · 27-02-2016 03:54PM

chupacabra wrote: »

While its easy to laugh at their antics and look down on them, they have done a lot for the people of south Kerry over the years.

They have and that's why they're voted in. But that's supposed to be the job of the local government and councillors as well they know.

The Healy Raes are not nearly as stupid as people believe and play their electorate like fiddles. They're as crooked as any politician but have fostered a siege mentality for their supporters and have manipulated their PR wonderfully.

Even in their double interview on RTE an hour ago the phrase "above in Dublin" must have featured a half dozen times in 3-4 minutes. It's us and them and they know their supporters have bought into it 100%.

Buer · 27-02-2016 03:54PM

Yeah_Right wrote: »

This is one of the greatest insults ever. I just gave you a standing ovation. I'm stealing it and claiming it.

Shucks.

thomond2006 · 27-02-2016 03:58PM

Buer wrote: »

Another complete cretin. I wouldn't put him on the same level as convicted violent criminals though who have been alleged to be commanders of the IRA and linked to horrendous murders and crimes.

I'd say Lowry is more someone that I wouldn't spit on if he was on fire rather than actively hope they catch fire like the others.

Then there's the most intimidating Minister for Defence in the history of the State.

ISIS wouldn't f*ck with him.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO · 27-02-2016 04:15PM

It looks like Joan might retain her seat after all. Pretty handy they threw her home "town" into the Dub West constituency for this one. She'd be retired with a big fat pension if they hadn't. Wonder which one she'd prefer actually.

Zzippy · 27-02-2016 04:24PM

chupacabra wrote: »

While its easy to laugh at their antics and look down on them, they have done a lot for the people of south Kerry over the years.

They have indeed. But that's what we have county councillors for. TDs are supposed to debate legislation and government policy. Not get the potholes fixed. Or provide false alibis to constituents accused of a criminal offence (can't go into details here or I'd be sued for libel).

CatFromHue · 27-02-2016 04:29PM

Buer wrote: »

They have and that's why they're voted in. But that's supposed to be the job of the local government and councillors as well they know.

The Healy Raes are not nearly as stupid as people believe and play their electorate like fiddles. They're as crooked as any politician but have fostered a siege mentality for their supporters and have manipulated their PR wonderfully.

Even in their double interview on RTE an hour ago the phrase "above in Dublin" must have featured a half dozen times in 3-4 minutes. It's us and them and they know their supporters have bought into it 100%.

If I were trying to get elected down the country I'd say

That crowd up in Dublin don't know what it's like down here
They've neglected us
Dublin Media, Dublin Media, Dublin Media

I'd be confident of getting a good following just on those sound bites.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO · 27-02-2016 04:32PM

CatFromHue wrote: »

If I were trying to get elected down the country I'd say

That crowd up in Dublin don't know what it's like down here
They've neglected us
Dublin Media, Dublin Media, Dublin Media

I'd be confident of getting a good following just on those sound bites.

I dunno, there are some genuine grievances to be had in some of these more rural areas. You can understand why the locals vote the way they do sometimes. Although voting for Independents as crooked as you like is never a good idea.

Tox56 · 27-02-2016 04:51PM

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

It looks like Joan might retain her seat after all. Pretty handy they threw her home "town" into the Dub West constituency for this one. She'd be retired with a big fat pension if they hadn't. Wonder which one she'd prefer actually.

Stoneybatter is Dub Central not Dub West

TICKLE_ME_ELMO · 27-02-2016 04:52PM

Tox56 wrote: »

Stoneybatter is Dub Central not Dub West

She's from Cabra, or her family is. There's some sort of connection there anyway.

Tox56 · 27-02-2016 04:58PM

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

She's from Cabra, or her family is. There's some sort of connection there anyway.

Yeah I dont know where shes from I was just going by wiki. Cabra is still Dub Central though

Buer · 27-02-2016 05:02PM

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote:

She's from Cabra, or her family is. There's some sort of connection there anyway.

She lives on the Cabra Road. She grew up in Inchicore.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO · 27-02-2016 05:03PM

Tox56 wrote: »

Yeah I dont know where shes from I was just going by wiki. Cabra is still Dub Central though

Parts of the Navan Rd. were added to Dublin West this time around. Not sure how far down it goes now but I was reading on the Irish Times that Joan was putting all her focus into canvassing down that way and they mentioned the family connection. The mentioned Cabra too but it might just skirt on the actual Cabra area.

The early results were mainly the boxes from that end of the constituency and she was neck and neck with Varadkar in them. So regardless of where she's from or what the connection is the new areas seem to be supporting her quite strongly.

Pink Fairy · 27-02-2016 05:11PM

The Healy Raes were always seen as a bit of a joke in Kerry.... But...they did what they were asked of by their constituents. They have no power in the dáil when it comes to decision making, but if they can get things done for the people of their locale, then they have done their job..... Ferris has done nothing of note in his years in the dáil, so if he swaps his seat for the other Healy Rea, I say more power to Dolly !

27-02-2016 05:15PM

wp_rathead wrote: »

we gonna have to have another election?

at least one

Podge_irl · 27-02-2016 05:20PM

Pink Fairy wrote: »

The Healy Raes were always seen as a bit of a joke in Kerry.... But...they did what they were asked of by their constituents. They have no power in the dáil when it comes to decision making, but if they can get things done for the people of their locale, then they have done their job..... Ferris has done nothing of note in his years in the dáil, so if he swaps his seat for the other Healy Rea, I say more power to Dolly !

I would more say they've done what people think their job is.

Must say, whatever about SF, AAA and their ilk I really don't understand people ditching FG for FF. Can't believe they'll have similar TD counts.

mfceiling · 27-02-2016 06:51PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

at least one

Lisbon treaty all over again. Keep voting until they get what they want...not what was voted for.

Pink Fairy · 27-02-2016 10:16PM

RTE2 showing Invictus...never seen it and listening to Morgan Freeman as Mandela, I don't think I'm going to last 10 minutes

mfceiling · 27-02-2016 10:53PM

Pink Fairy wrote: »

RTE2 showing Invictus...never seen it and listening to Morgan Freeman as Mandela, I don't think I'm going to last 10 minutes

I'm watching "the lobster"....I have absolutely no idea what is going on.

JCX BXC · 27-02-2016 10:57PM

How the feck did rugby get to Argentina?
You can understand Europe and the ex english colonies but Argentina just sticks out.

rsh118 · 27-02-2016 11:08PM

Looks like Bertie's Bunch have made a comeback...

awec · 28-02-2016 12:02AM

Carl The Jackaaaaaaaaaaaall Fraaaaaaaaaampton

Knock his fcuking head off wee man.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO · 28-02-2016 12:10AM

Carnacalla wrote: »

How the feck did rugby get to Argentina?
You can understand Europe and the ex english colonies but Argentina just sticks out.

The Welsh, maybe? Large number of Welsh emigrants went to Patagonia.

Off Topic Thread too point uh

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