1916 celebrations Warning in post #1

martingriff · 27-03-2016 01:57PM

FalconGirl wrote: »

I wonder where they hid all the junkies for the day?

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Needed to ask again as no one would agree with you the first time?

salmocab · 27-03-2016 01:57PM

maryishere wrote: »

+1.
And how much is this country, which was rescued by the IMF/EU only a few years ago and which owes more now than it did then ( €200,000,000,000.00 ?) borrowing to celebrate the insurgents of 1916? Another €50,000,000 ?

Would that not have been better spent trying to cherish the children of the nation who are homeless or drug addicts often found on or near this very street ?

where did you pull 50 million from?

My name is URL · 27-03-2016 01:58PM

maryishere wrote: »

+1.
And how much is this country, which was rescued by the IMF/EU only a few years ago and which owes more now than it did then ( €200,000,000,000.00 ?) borrowing to celebrate the insurgents of 1916? Another €50,000,000 ?

Would that not have been better spent trying to cherish the children of the nation who are homeless or drug addicts often found on or near this very street ?

How did you manage to drag yourself out of bed this morning with the weight of all that bitterness holding you down?

I'd say you and your ilk are absolutely hating life today. I take great pleasure from that

jam_mac_jam · 27-03-2016 01:58PM

That_Guy wrote: »

Oh for fu...

Great argument. Really has me convinced

martingriff · 27-03-2016 01:58PM

ThisRegard wrote: »

FalconGirl wrote: »

I wonder where they hid all the junkies for the day?

Someone already asked already, and they weren't funny either.

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Same person

keith16 · 27-03-2016 02:01PM

maryishere wrote: »

+1.
And how much is this country, which was rescued by the IMF/EU only a few years ago and which owes more now than it did then ( €200,000,000,000.00 ?) borrowing to celebrate the insurgents of 1916? Another €50,000,000 ?

Would that not have been better spent trying to cherish the children of the nation who are homeless or drug addicts often found on or near this very street ?

FalconGirl wrote: »

I wonder where they hid all the junkies for the day?

Yes. Lets never celebrate anything until we have solved world hunger, cancer and super AIDS. Nobody go outside next week and spend money. They junkies will get you. Them or the luas drivers.

That_Guy · 27-03-2016 02:01PM

jam_mac_jam wrote: »

Great argument. Really has me convinced

If you think we're all equal you're obviously deluded. But given the occasion that's in it, can you not give it a fúcking rest for one weekend?

The bitterness from you reeks and I feel sorry for you.

Pink Fairy · 27-03-2016 02:02PM

martingriff wrote: »

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Same person

It actually wasn't :rolleyes:

murpho999 · 27-03-2016 02:03PM

Dr Strange wrote: »

Have a look at the comments in the the Sky News section on the commemorations:

http://news.sky.com/story/1667596/ireland-commemorates-easter-rising-centenary

Some of the responses are pathetic but not surprising.

Unreal stuff, the Brits really don't know a lot about their past.

Also, they're comparing this to marches in the North which are completely different things.

Collie D · 27-03-2016 02:07PM

murpho999 wrote: »

It was a representation of the United Nations.

Amazing what happens if you listen to the commentary.

Get up on wrong side of bed? Thanks for info but hope you're not a teacher by profession

That_Guy · 27-03-2016 02:07PM

We all know about the mess we're in but come on lads, leave it for another day.

https://twitter.com/darraghdoyle/status/714075860471582721

martingriff · 27-03-2016 02:08PM

FalconGirl wrote: »

I wonder where they hid all the junkies for the day?

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Apologise thought it was you must get eye sight checked

purplepanda · 27-03-2016 02:09PM

BunkMoreland wrote: »

I'd say if we had a referendum on joning the UK it'd be a close call based on the ****e you see on boards on a daily basis.

We hear this all the time that there is a large unrepresented unionist opinion in Ireland yet not one candidate will stand for election in any of the 166 seats available in 40 constituencies. :rolleyes:

Put up or shut up I say! :pac:

leahyl · 27-03-2016 02:10PM

murpho999 wrote: »

Unreal stuff, the Brits really don't know a lot about their past.

Also, they're comparing this to marches in the North which are completely different things.

Agreed. The amount of Irish people also who seem to just want the forget our history is just astonishing to be honest. People are so holier than thou nowadays and far too PC about everything.

I, for one, am extremely proud of what took place today - a wonderful day and I'm very proud to be Irish.

maryishere · 27-03-2016 02:12PM

salmocab wrote: »

where did you pull 50 million from?

The Irish Examner ( from Ireland real capital, boy) say thats what the "celebrations" on 1916 are costing.
http://www.irishexaminer.com/budget2016/budget2016-analysis/budget-2016-50m-earmarked-for-events-of-1916-commemoration-359142.html

Jayop · 27-03-2016 02:12PM

That looked great. Was happy to see all the blue lights getting represented as well as the defense forces.

Highlight of the day was seeing someone had in their wisdom put Marty and Joan together.

Also can the whingers just give it a break for one day.

laugh · 27-03-2016 02:13PM

leahyl wrote: »

Agreed. The amount of Irish people also who seem to just want the forget our history is just astonishing to be honest. People are so holier than thou nowadays and far too PC about everything.

I, for one, am extremely proud of what took place today - a wonderful day and I'm very proud to be Irish.

It lead to the formation of the state, celebrate that. Have military appreciation day some other time.

Torricelli · 27-03-2016 02:14PM

Everyone so proud to be Irish today. Will they be so proud tomorrow when all the bells and whistles are replaced by junkies and homeless people?

We are such a fake nation.

27-03-2016 02:14PM

That_Guy wrote: »

O'Connel Street was only open to those whose relatives were related to those in the 1916 rising and VIP's which is a correct and fair way of doing it imo.

As long as John Bruton isn't one of them. God save us if that ineffably embarrassing sycophant to all things British, who regrets the independence of this part of the country, is there. Shudder. Anybody else from any political party I can live with (although it would be better if invitations were only given out to people who have improved our society, rather than to members of political parties - people like Peter McVerry, etc should be there)

I've never been into militarism in any form as it reminds me of all those British state glorifications of violence/war on tv each year. But given the people here who are condemning the role of the Defence Forces today are also the same people who commend those British poppy glorifications while condemning Irish independence and culture across this site, I've a temporary conversion to it this week.

27-03-2016 02:14PM

laugh wrote: »

It lead to the formation of the state, celebrate that. Have military appreciation day some other time.

The military celebrate it every year, why should they be excluded now?

jam_mac_jam · 27-03-2016 02:15PM

That_Guy wrote: »

If you think we're all equal you're obviously deluded. But given the occasion that's in it, can you not give it a fúcking rest for one weekend?

The bitterness from you reeks and I feel sorry for you.

I am not bitter at all. Just think the street should be open to all. Calm down there you are projecting a lot based on me saying people are equal. That was the point of the rising. It is stated in the proclamation. Maybe you should find out more about it.

You feel sorry for me?based on one comment I made that you disagree with. Get over yourself

Jayop · 27-03-2016 02:15PM

maryishere wrote: »

The Irish Examner ( from Ireland real capital, boy) say thats what the "celebrations" on 1916 are costing.
http://www.irishexaminer.com/budget2016/budget2016-analysis/budget-2016-50m-earmarked-for-events-of-1916-commemoration-359142.html

Ah those wasteful bastards with their tree planting and new museums.

Behave will you

Jawgap · 27-03-2016 02:16PM

maryishere wrote: »

The Irish Examner ( from Ireland real capital, boy) say thats what the "celebrations" on 1916 are costing.
http://www.irishexaminer.com/budget2016/budget2016-analysis/budget-2016-50m-earmarked-for-events-of-1916-commemoration-359142.html

Good value for money - €50 million for 1,500 events.

Having watched RTE's coverage today, I'd say it was good value.

That_Guy · 27-03-2016 02:16PM

Torricelli wrote: »

Everyone so proud to be Irish today. Will they be so proud tomorrow when all the bells and whistles are replaced by junkies and homeless people?

We are such a fake nation.

Oh give over would ya. Why do you feel the need to speak up for what other people supposedly think.

You're so edgy for seemingly not caring about these celebrations.

laugh · 27-03-2016 02:16PM

riffmongous wrote: »

The military celebrate it every year, why should they be excluded now?

By all means include them, this is exclusively military.

cajonlardo · 27-03-2016 02:17PM

Torricelli wrote: »

Good to see the military being put to good use for once. Must beat sitting around a barracks playing the Playstation all day.

At least they're earning their wages for once.

One single unit marching down O'Connell street earned 16 D.S.O's on over seas service. That was over seas service that was keeping peace in a war torn hell hole.

And they don't need balaclavas or dark shades - because they have fcuk all to be ashamed of .

That_Guy · 27-03-2016 02:18PM

jam_mac_jam wrote: »

I am not bitter at all. Just think the street should be open to all. Calm down there you are projecting a lot based on me saying people are equal. That was the point of the rising. It is stated in the proclamation. Maybe you should find out more about it.

That was the crux of your argument though... :rolleyes:

I know well what is stated in the proclamation but despite the promotion of equality in every day life, we are anything but. - Different argument for another day.

But I have no issue whatsoever with them closing O'Connell St today for dignitaries or relatives.

Jawgap · 27-03-2016 02:18PM

Torricelli wrote: »

Everyone so proud to be Irish today. Will they be so proud tomorrow when all the bells and whistles are replaced by junkies and homeless people?

We are such a fake nation.

Why wouldn't they be?

If anything the parade highlighted the number of people - paid and unpaid - who work behind the scenes to try and correct issues such as homelessness and who are there when accident, illness and tragedy strikes.

Dyr · 27-03-2016 02:18PM

Jawgap wrote: »

Ah well, at least the DF's Pipe Band is giving it socks.

Great to see the contribution of the DF to the UN placed at the heart of the march past.

I do like a good pipe band.

rosser44 · 27-03-2016 02:18PM

Mocking the armed forces of the country, as the veterans of UN missions march down O'Connell St with the memories of their comrades that were killed on deployment fresh in their minds is disgusting.

Those of you smugly acting like d1cks, I feel nothing but pity for you and your sad "look at me" attention grabbing attempts. Shame on you.

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