ARE you going to vote

is_that_so · 29-04-2019 1:44pm

Strawberry Milkshake wrote: »

I’d like to see a “none of the above” option on the ballot paper. That would truly be democratic.

You can just write it on and spoil your vote!

Franz Von Peppercorn · 29-04-2019 1:45pm

Are there any Russian controlled candidates?

Balanadan · 29-04-2019 1:46pm

I was kicked off the register, so probably not.

EmmetSpiceland · 29-04-2019 1:46pm

is_that_so wrote: »

So what form will this actually take? It's very cryptic.

One can only assume it will involve a drawing of a crude cock and balls. Possibly with the word “****” scrawled across it, the “R” backwards, of course.

begbysback · 29-04-2019 1:48pm

Strawberry Milkshake wrote: »

I’d like to see a “none of the above” option on the ballot paper. That would truly be democratic.

Or maybe a meritocracy process, where those who have already contributed most are elected?

The benefit to society would be enormous, politicians would have to produce, on paper, what has been already been achieved, rather than a piece of paper stating what they are going to achieve.

vicwatson · 29-04-2019 1:50pm

May 24th - YES
May 26th - NO

FrancieBrady · 29-04-2019 1:51pm

Plumbthedepths wrote: »

Your posting from yesterday shows you are anything but honest. The rest of your comment is as always, condescending nonsense due to your inability to accept an opinion at variance to your own.

Casey has an opinion? It is barely formulated tbh.

EmmetSpiceland · 29-04-2019 1:52pm

Balanadan wrote: »

I was kicked off the register, so probably not.

Off one and on to another?

Whiplashy · 29-04-2019 1:56pm

Never missed a vote I was eligible for yet. There’s only two candidates in our area that I’ve heard of. 1 I’ve heard of because he’s my neighbor, the other because she goes above and beyond helping out people locally. I’ll be telling the neighbor I’m voting for him, but he’s a waster, and I wouldn’t dream of actually doing it

Charles Ingles · 29-04-2019 1:58pm

Absolutely everyone should be made to vote.
I'll be voting for Rita harrold I think she would be an excellent representative for Ireland

29-04-2019 2:00pm

is_that_so wrote: »

You can just write it on and spoil your vote!

No. Because there are numerous reasons that all fall under the header of spoiled vote. I would like to hear the declared numbers who voted none of the above.

Plumbthedepths · 29-04-2019 2:00pm

FrancieBrady wrote:

Casey has an opinion? It is barely formulated tbh.

Your really shouldn't use 'tbh', honesty seems to be an issue for you. Anyhoo I'm not helping you turn this thread into a car crash. Like your buddy its time to put you on ignore.

Utter Consternation · 29-04-2019 2:02pm

Kivaro wrote: »

I will vote a certain way in order to send Varadkar a message:
Don't lie to us and say that you will look after the workers/contributors of this country. Liar.

If enough people vote like this, then the message will get through.
If they don't, then more of the same (lies) will follow.

Do you mean by voting for a certain candidate or you're going to blow up a polling station?

FrancieBrady · 29-04-2019 2:02pm

Plumbthedepths wrote: »

Your really shouldn't use 'tbh', honesty seems to be an issue for you. Anyhoo I'm not helping you turn this thread into a car crash. Like your buddy its time to put you on ignore.

Whenever you are ready to stop fighting some battle you have going on in your head and are ready to deal with the points made, get back to us.

begbysback · 29-04-2019 2:03pm

Charles Ingles wrote: »

Absolutely everyone should be made to vote.
I'll be voting for Rita harrold I think she would be an excellent representative for Ireland

Joking?

Why should people be forced to participate?

FrancieBrady · 29-04-2019 2:04pm

Utter Consternation wrote: »

Do you mean by voting for a certain candidate or you're going to blow up a polling station?

Like the saying goes, 'If you want to send a message, use the post office'.

Charles Ingles · 29-04-2019 2:04pm

begbysback wrote: »

Joking?

Why should people be forced to participate?

Civic duty

Plumbthedepths · 29-04-2019 2:04pm

Charles Ingles wrote:

Absolutely everyone should be made to vote. I'll be voting for Rita harrold I think she would be an excellent representative for Ireland

She's going to work for the planet? Good she is setting her sights high, pity she hasn't a snowballs chance though.

FrancieBrady · 29-04-2019 2:07pm

begbysback wrote: »

Joking?

Why should people be forced to participate?

It has it's merits I have to say. Mandatory voting isn't new and is used in Australia and Brazil I think.

Plumbthedepths · 29-04-2019 2:07pm

FrancieBrady wrote:

Whenever you are ready to stop fighting some battle you have going on in your head and are ready to deal with the points made, get back to us.

Francie as I asked you yesterday whos this 'we' you speak for and now today 'us' ? Is that the bunch of ( pick a name) who made the compliant about Casey to the Guards yourself included?

FrancieBrady · 29-04-2019 2:10pm

Plumbthedepths wrote: »

Francie as I asked you yesterday whos this 'we' you speak for and now today 'us' ? Is that the bunch of ( pick a name) who made the compliant about Casey to the Guards yourself included?

'We' as in all of us here on Boards. I don't speak for them. But I am sure they'll all be delighted to see you engaging with the actual points being made.

Plumbthedepths · 29-04-2019 2:14pm

FrancieBrady wrote:

'We' as in all of us here on Boards. I don't speak for them. But I am sure they'll all be delighted to see you engaging with the actual points being made.

You seem to have appointed yourself as spokesman. I'm sure most my self included don't care what you think. I have enough of you and your nonsense.

Ficheall · 29-04-2019 2:14pm

I set up one of those doodle polls the other day to decide when a club should meet; Monday from 6-7pm or Tuesday from 6-7pm.
Most people didn't vote. Of those that did, most people voted for Monday, and so the meeting will be on Monday.

The people who voted for Tuesday certainly have a right to be displeased. Those who didn't vote, less so, absolutely. What about the people who voted for Monday?

LollipopJimmy · 29-04-2019 2:16pm

I am currently looking into moving to Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown so I can vote for Grace Tallon.

29-04-2019 2:16pm

begbysback wrote: »

Or maybe a meritocracy process, where those who have already contributed most are elected?

The benefit to society would be enormous, politicians would have to produce, on paper, what has been already been achieved, rather than a piece of paper stating what they are going to achieve.

Politicians having to fulfil their promises? You’re living in lala land

Thrashssacre · 29-04-2019 2:17pm

Charles Ingles wrote: »

Absolutely everyone should be made to vote.
I'll be voting for Rita harrold I think she would be an excellent representative for Ireland

Mandatory voting yes as for Rita.... I think I’ll pass

Charles Ingles · 29-04-2019 2:18pm

Thrashssacre wrote: »

Mandatory voting yes as for Rita.... I think I’ll pass

Vote for whomever you like just vote

Thrashssacre · 29-04-2019 2:20pm

Charles Ingles wrote: »

Vote for whomever you like just vote

That’s the idea, pity so many are that let down by past candidates that they don’t see the point. Most of them aren’t lazy unemployed people just sick of hoping things will be different this time around.

29-04-2019 2:30pm

Thrashssacre wrote: »

That’s the idea, pity so many are that let down by past candidates that they don’t see the point. Most of them aren’t lazy unemployed people just sick of hoping things will be different this time around.

But it’s never going to be different, is it?

FrancieBrady · 29-04-2019 2:34pm

Strawberry Milkshake wrote: »

But it’s never going to be different, is it?

Mandatory voting would help to enforce in politicians minds that they are representatives of all the people. Might help to get rid of that feeling of marginalisation too.

Thrashssacre · 29-04-2019 2:34pm

Strawberry Milkshake wrote: »

But it’s never going to be different, is it?

Not without a massive amount of people getting involved in politics at a very local level and by us having a party for nearly every different outlook which in reality ain’t really gonna happen.

Tangatagamadda Chaddabinga Bonga Bungo · 29-04-2019 2:47pm

I've literally voted in every single election and referendum since I turned 18.

I don't think I'm an overly patriotic person, but as a citizen of Ireland I genuinely believe it is my civic duty to vote.

I've given almost every party a preference except for Fianna Fail as I believe they have had too much power and control over the last 100 years. Also would never vote for any far right racist political parties.

For example, if Simon Coveney delivers the Event Center for Cork City I might give him a 1 or 3. Otherwise he'll get no number from me.

It nearly always boils down to the parish pump. It's unfortunate but is true.

Your Face · 29-04-2019 2:50pm

Im going to vote a few times.

29-04-2019 3:45pm

FrancieBrady wrote: »

Mandatory voting would help to enforce in politicians minds that they are representatives of all the people. Might help to get rid of that feeling of marginalisation too.

I firmly believe that a decent whack of those who shout the loudest regarding cutbacks, the government, etc, have probably never bothered their arses to go out and vote.

I vote, I love the excitement around results but right now I’m giving 2 votes out to candidates from my village. The reason being - I have no idea who the others are and popping a pamphlet through my door once every 4 years isn’t putting in the legwork as far as I concerned.

Squatter · 29-04-2019 3:50pm

Charles Ingles wrote: »

Absolutely everyone should be made to vote.
I'll be voting for Rita harrold I think she would be an excellent representative for Ireland

Indeed she would. Furthermore, it would be nice for Ming to have someone to laugh at. It must get lonely being the European Parliament's resident buffoon.

Squatter · 29-04-2019 3:52pm

Tangatagamadda Chaddabinga Bonga Bungo wrote: »

I've literally voted in every single election and referendum since I turned 18.

I don't think I'm an overly patriotic person, but as a citizen of Ireland I genuinely believe it is my civic duty to vote.

I've given almost every party a preference except fpr Fianna Fail as I believe they have had too much power and control over the last 100 years. Also would never vote for any far right racist political patties.

For example, if Simon Coveney delivers the Event Centre for Cork City I might give him a 1 or 3. Otherwise he'll get no number from me.

It nearly always boils down to the parish pump. It's unfortunate but is true.

But Simon isn't running on 26 May!

29-04-2019 3:54pm

Clare Daly and Mick Wallace are though. I’m sure I read that. How can they run when they are TDs?

Plumbthedepths · 29-04-2019 3:58pm

Strawberry Milkshake wrote:

Clare Daly and Mick Wallace are though. Iâ€™m sure I read that. How can they run when they are TDs?

Sitting TD's can run for Europe. Fitzgerald is running she is a current backbencher for FG.

29-04-2019 4:23pm

How is it allowed? You can’t possibly represent your national electorate if you’re concentrating on the fun and games in Europe.

PhilOssophy · 29-04-2019 4:27pm

Strawberry Milkshake wrote: »

How is it allowed? You can’t possibly represent your national electorate if you’re concentrating on the fun and games in Europe.

By-election......

Utter Consternation · 29-04-2019 4:29pm

Strawberry Milkshake wrote: »

How is it allowed? You can’t possibly represent your national electorate if you’re concentrating on the fun and games in Europe.

You're having a fackin' laugh, mate. Daly, Ming, Wallace and the rest of them are only interested in furthering their own interests by jumping on the latest bandwagon and flogging that to death.

The interests of the electorate are not to the forefront at all.

Plumbthedepths · 29-04-2019 4:29pm

Strawberry Milkshake wrote:

How is it allowed? You canâ€™t possibly represent your national electorate if youâ€™re concentrating on the fun and games in Europe.

Sitting TD resigns the seat in the Dail if they are successful. Worked for Brian Hayes. In reverse it's how Murphy became an MEP when Higgins won a Dail seat. He resigned his MEP seat in favour of his nominee Murphy.

29-04-2019 4:41pm

But I’m sure they stay in one job just long enough to be eligible for the pension?

No wonder the electorate are so disillusioned.

For Forks Sake · 29-04-2019 4:47pm

Plumbthedepths wrote: »

Sitting TD resigns the seat in the Dail if they are successful. Worked for Brian Hayes. In reverse it's how Murphy became an MEP when Higgins won a Dail seat. He resigned his MEP seat in favour of his nominee Murphy.

Murphy was, if I recall correctly, fourth or fifth choice on Higgins replacement list.

Plumbthedepths · 29-04-2019 4:49pm

For Forks Sake wrote:

Murphy was, if I recall correctly, fourth or fifth choice on Higgins replacement list.

I described how Murphy got the gig, was I wrong?

Icemancometh · 29-04-2019 5:27pm

friendlyfun wrote: »

Why don't you vote in the EU elections?

I have done and probably will again. Just don't see what difference who your MEP is makes.

Tangatagamadda Chaddabinga Bonga Bungo · 29-04-2019 5:30pm

Squatter wrote: »

But Simon isn't running on 26 May!

Yeah you're right. Was talking generally. I voted for Martin Ferris' daughter the last time purely because she is sexy and hot.

I really hope Crowley doesn't get voted back in. He literally does nothing.

eviltwin · 29-04-2019 5:50pm

I always vote. I'm still thinking about who to give my vote to in the local elections but have my European candidate picked.

Looking forward to voting to reform our ridiculous divorce laws too.

The Rape of Lucretia · 29-04-2019 6:58pm

Sure will. Based on a very clear criteria this election :
Candidates who have put up no posters : No 1
Candidates with minimal posters : after that
Candidates recognised as having polluted the landscape with oodles of posters : no vote

Richard Hillman · 29-04-2019 7:08pm

For the locals, if you don't put up a poster you'll be considered for a vote. It's says you actually care about the area as opposed to purely political ambitions.

For the Euros, you need to be a person who might actually disagree with the EU Class every so often. I'm not looking for another yes man/woman. It's a wasted vote.

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