Someone you really admire.

Frankie Machine · 09-01-2021 12:25am

I admire Kellie-Jay Keen for standing up for women.

Valresnick · 09-01-2021 12:30am

Jessica Fletcher. Solved a lot of murders.

wiggle16 · 09-01-2021 12:45am

theguzman wrote: »

He bedded plenty high-profile good looking women and the Guardian even did a piece on it before he even got elected back in 2016.

https://www.theguardian.com/science/brain-flapping/2016/oct/10/do-alpha-males-even-exist-donald-trump

Yeah, women who would not have got up on him to get over a wall if it wasn't for his money. He has always looked dog-eaten, even in his youth. I wouldn't have gone near him with someone else's knob and I'm not a picky guy.

Trump is someone who has lived his entire life on brinksmanship because he could buy his way out of any consequences, and it shows. Horrible old man.

I never liked Orwell's writing style in terms of fiction, found 1984 hard to finish because of it, but he was an amazing essayist. Should be read a lot more than he already is.

ancapailldorcha · 09-01-2021 12:54am

Rothko wrote: »

Trump is the opposite of what would be considered a "alpha male".

Oh, I know. It's amazing that a guy who needs to pay for it and who'd be an incel if he weren't a billionaire is somehow an alpha according to some.

Vita nova · 09-01-2021 1:21am

Valresnick wrote: »

Jessica Fletcher. Solved a lot of murders.

Did you not think it was a little bit suspicious that Cabot Cove had such a disproportionately high murder rate when Ms. Fletcher was there? I don't think she was the innocent amateur detective that she was portrayed as.

Tony EH · 09-01-2021 1:46am

I don't really "admire" anyone, nor do I have "heroes", but off the top of my head and at this moment, I would say I like Dolly Parton. A woman who came from nothing, born (literally) into a dirt poor family as one of 12 kids whose life was almost destined to be of a very different shade. But, through a combination of many different things, managed to carve out a life that would have been denied to many who were born into her circumstances.

Can't say I have much time for her music, but I'll tip my hat to her and like her healthy sense of self deprecation.

"It takes a lot of money to look this cheap".

Rothko · 09-01-2021 1:47am

theguzman wrote: »

He bedded plenty high-profile good looking women and the Guardian even did a piece on it before he even got elected back in 2016.

https://www.theguardian.com/science/brain-flapping/2016/oct/10/do-alpha-males-even-exist-donald-trump

And how much did he have to pay for it?

PsychoPete · 09-01-2021 1:49am

Valresnick wrote: »

Jessica Fletcher. Solved a lot of murders.

Or did she cause a lot of murders

JupiterKid · 09-01-2021 2:00am

In no particular order -

Jane Goodall
John Hume
Nelson Mandela

09-01-2021 2:19am

Tony EH wrote: »

I don't really "admire" anyone, nor do I have "heroes", but off the top of my head and at this moment, I would say I like Dolly Parton. A woman who came from nothing, born (literally) into a dirt poor family as one of 12 kids whose life was almost destined to be of a very different shade. But, through a combination of many different things, managed to carve out a life that would have been denied to many who were born into her circumstances.

Can't say I have much time for her music, but I'll tip my hat to her and like her healthy sense of self deprecation.

"It takes a lot of money to look this cheap".

Dolly is a good shout. Has made more than the GDP of seven different countries and never forgot her roots.

Great video of her in Páidí Ó Sé's pub...

paddythere · 09-01-2021 2:59am

Noam Chomsky
Julian Assange
Edward Snowden
James Connolly
Charles Stewart Parnell
Tom Barry
Che Guevara
Frank Zappa
Jeremy Corbyn
George Orwell
Iggy Pop
Dalton Trumbo

fiveleavesleft · 09-01-2021 6:15am

AllForIt wrote: »

I find him to one of the most unlikable short tempered politicians I've come across

Was Corbyn really short tempered? Any examples? The great Jim Mclean (a man who should be admired) died over the Christmas. Now there was a guy who was short tempered!:D

What did Corbyn do? Might be a laugh to watch whether we like him or not.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7P7XJxATAA

Duckworth_Luas · 09-01-2021 6:38am

Valresnick wrote: »

Jessica Fletcher. Solved a lot of murders.

Would be doing multiple life sentences if she ever crossed paths with a certain Lt Columbo, "Just one more thing Mrs Fletcher ...".

Thelonious Monk · 09-01-2021 8:06am

Ms Fletcher even came to Ireland once and there were murders galore, plus the regular Garda wore guns

fryup · 09-01-2021 12:18pm

Bob Geldof,

doublejobbing 2 · 09-01-2021 1:56pm

ancapailldorcha wrote: »

I'd be inclined to moot Angela Merkel as well. She enjoyed a career in Physics research before rising to the top of a male-dominated conservative party.

The OP doesn't seem inclined to respond to my question on this, so maybe you would.

Does the fact she is essentially a proxy rapist irk you? That if it weren't for decisions that she took, thousands of German women, children, even men, would be able to say they had never been raped? That they lost this status because she made an absolute lunatic decision to allow all these people in with zero background checking?

I'm just fascinated at how some people can put this to one side because they think she is a strong leader. One would be a pariah if you publicly stated you admired aspects of Hitler's reign.

Dyr · 09-01-2021 2:03pm

Thelonious Monk wrote: »

George Orwell. Fascinating mind. And his books are genius while being really accessible and easy to read. I just wish he lived longer to write more.

Possibly poisoned by soviet agents too.

Montage of Feck · 09-01-2021 2:06pm

Bambi wrote: »

Possibly poisoned by soviet agents too.

I've never heard of this before, any sources?

Badly Drunk Boy · 09-01-2021 2:11pm

Thelonious Monk wrote: »

Ms Fletcher even came to Ireland once and there were murders galore, plus the regular Garda wore guns

People were travelling from Skibbereen to Donegal to other places as if they were all 10 minutes down the road.

And of course the accents were all over the place!

Dempo1 · 09-01-2021 2:25pm

Professor Philip Nolan
Dr Cillian De Guscon
Dr Ronan Glynn
Dr Tony Houlihan
My GP & her Clinic Team
All Health Workers, especially non medical (NOT HOWEVER HSE SENIOR MANAGEMENT)
Mary Regan (RTE Journalist)
Zara King (Virgin Media News)
Sarah Mac Inerney ( the o jesus slip was the radio moment of 2020)

Ten of Swords · 09-01-2021 2:29pm

doublejobbing 2 wrote: »

As a quick side question, for which I only ask a single reply, rather than de rail the thread.

and yet...

doublejobbing 2 wrote: »

Does the fact she is essentially a proxy rapist irk you? That if it weren't for decisions that she took, thousands of German women, children, even men...

etc

The op does not have to respond to your post if they do not wish to. This is off topic so drop it please

Dempo1 · 09-01-2021 3:46pm

Jordan 199 wrote: »

Eddie Jordan for entering the world of Formula 1 and having success in the sport.

But predictably turned into a smug G**

Dempo1 · 09-01-2021 3:48pm

Thelonious Monk wrote: »

Ms Fletcher even came to Ireland once and there were murders galore, plus the regular Garda wore guns

Doesn't she own a house here? I'm sure she does, Gosh she must be some age now!

Philipx · 09-01-2021 3:52pm

Valentino Rossi (Motorcycle God)

Andrea Bocelli (Voice of God)

Michael Collins (Sword of God) :P

But to be honest and serious: my best mate; let's call him John.

An ordinary quiet working man who has battled for years with depression and heavy drinking.

Married, has three kids; each of them the most pleasant, well rounded human beings you could ever meet who adore their Da despite his flaws.

A staunch friend who helped me though a few dark times of my own; was always there with a listening ear.

Spent all of his adult life in voluntary medical organisation giving up countless hours of his time in the community.

One of the many, many faceless unsung heroes who keep society going.

Top man.

take everything · 09-01-2021 5:16pm

Just reading Angela Lansbury's wiki there after she was mentioned in the thread.

She's 95 or so, started acting in the forties at 18, and knew so many famous people. She had a very interesting life herself.

Andrewf20 · 09-01-2021 7:14pm

Ranulph Fiennes. What a man and career. Arguably one of fittest people to have lived. He is not that well known but at one point he was the worlds greatest living explorer. Anyone who can get through SAS training alone in pretty incredible but to do the transglobal journey over land and sea is seriously impressive as he did in the early 1980s.

He also did 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days in his late 50s. He also climbed the eiger north face despite a fear of heights.

Other people I admire:

Ayrton Senna, Joe Simpson (touching the void), Adam Ondra (climber), Alistair Brownlee(tri-athlete) and Bear Grylls.

anewme · 09-01-2021 7:26pm

Garda Alan Leblique, his funeral will take place Monday 11th.

I read today that he had received many cards and letters following the original incident and took the time to respond to them all.

RiP

An Ri rua · 09-01-2021 7:32pm

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

My former partner grew up in the Soviet Union, and her parents were extremely vocal in their belief that Stalin was the last proper Marxist that has ever lived.

They never got to meet Fintan O'Toole.

09-01-2021 7:37pm

anewme wrote: »

Garda Alan Leblique, his funeral will take place Monday 11th.

I read today that he had received many cards and letters following the original incident and took the time to respond to them all.

RiP

Reading about that poor crather.
RIP.

IAMAMORON · 09-01-2021 11:52pm

Shane Carruth.

Primer is a masterpiece.

An Ri rua · 10-01-2021 12:32pm

Having watched this video

https://youtu.be/4G-YmXS9_bs about Leila Janah and her wonderful work, tough upbringing. Social entrepreneur.

Unfortunately passed away in January 2020 at 37 years of age. So much life and potential.
https://edition.cnn.com/2020/02/01/us/leila-janah-obit-trnd/index.html

Capt. Autumn · 10-01-2021 12:42pm

Everlong1 wrote: »

The hundreds of thousands who flocked to their Joshua Tree anniversary and Experience and Innocence Tours a few years ago might disagree.

Sheep.

RikkFlair · 10-01-2021 2:13pm

Tom Crean. Just about to read his book again.

McGinniesta · 10-01-2021 3:58pm

I admire people who stand up for what they really believe in, despite what other people think about them and no matter how mad their ideas may appear to everyone.

It takes courage to stick your neck out.

jmlad2020 · 10-01-2021 6:56pm

William the Conqueror

0lddog · 10-01-2021 8:38pm

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

My former partner grew up in the Soviet Union, and her parents were extremely vocal in their belief that Stalin was the last proper Marxist that has ever lived.

and to think thet it has come to this

Aongus Von Bismarck · 18-01-2021 6:34pm

I spent a bit of time over the weekend catching up on the Covid-19 situation in Ireland. Reading articles, watching the RTÉ Player etc. What struck me is how brilliant a job Dr. Tony Houlohan is doing in representing the wider medical community during this extraordinary crisis. He's a voice of authority and principal, and very much in command of his brief. I have tremendous sympathy for all leaders involved in managing the crisis - trying to balance public health with the wider needs of society is a delicate balancing act, and they don't have the gift of foresight.

He seems like a top fellow, and I'm sure he will be awarded the highest civic honours available to a citizen of Ireland.

andyd12 · 18-01-2021 6:43pm

Terry Wogan
Tom Crean
Rowan Atkinson
Paul McGrath
Terry Tate

Esho · 18-01-2021 7:00pm

The people who set up FoodCloud

retalivity · 18-01-2021 7:36pm

The whitewashing of tony holohan and his role in the cervical check scandal is scary.

Tell me how · 18-01-2021 8:02pm

Would agree with those that have mentioned Merkel, Ardern and AOC. AOC gets a lot of hate from the right people in my view. I hope she has good security these days as I bet some fairly riled up 2nd amendment enthusiasts wouldn't mind getting in her face. Merkel is the most effective leader I've observed in my lifetime to this point.

Marus Rashford is definitely someone I've grown to admire for his stance on child poverty and the long term impacts of it. And I say that as a Liverpool fan.
Carole Cadwalladr also for her commitment in shining a light on the smarmy fcukers behind the scenes in major current affairs events.
Brian Cody, Pat Kenny are two more who I respect for their commitment to their craft.
And Greta Thunberg, up their with AOC for annoying the right people and I respect her greatly for seeing a problem and wanting to fix it. Can only imagine the abuse that she gets sent her way directly.

retalivity · 18-01-2021 9:00pm

I lost a bit of respect for AOC and her "Tax the rich" hoodie for $60.
But i guess its more a sad indictment of the US political system that money talks so she needs the sales/donations to fund her campaigning.

ancapailldorcha · 18-01-2021 9:38pm

retalivity wrote: »

I lost a bit of respect for AOC and her "Tax the rich" hoodie for $60.
But i guess its more a sad indictment of the US political system that money talks so she needs the sales/donations to fund her campaigning.

I once heard that the second half of a Congressman/woman's term is spent fundraising for the re-election campaign.

mackeire · 18-01-2021 10:01pm

Eamon Ryan.
The man gets a huge amount of money for literally sleeping on the job.

2lazytogetup · 18-01-2021 10:12pm

Boris Johnson. Admire his success.

He is terrible at his job and I don't agree with his politics.

But has crafted his public image. Gets all the women even though obese.

I'd say he is great craic in the pub.

Similar for John delaney and lance Armstrong.

And the Irish panto yoke Twink. The cheeky things she gets away with. Fair play getting that success with little natural tallent

Tell me how · 19-01-2021 6:45am

retalivity wrote: »

I lost a bit of respect for AOC and her "Tax the rich" hoodie for $60.
But i guess its more a sad indictment of the US political system that money talks so she needs the sales/donations to fund her campaigning.

Her competitor last November had raised $10M in funding to challenge her. One Republican strategist said that 75% donating to him didn't even know who he was but was doing so in an effort to get AOC out.

That's a measure of how much of a threat she is seen by them that they would make such an effort in a Democrat city. As I said, she angers the right people in my view.

spurious · 19-01-2021 6:56am

Dolly Parton.
I don't think I have ever heard a nasty story about her. She never had it easy and puts her money where her mouth is as regards helping people.

ancapailldorcha · 19-01-2021 9:24am

spurious wrote: »

Dolly Parton.
I don't think I have ever heard a nasty story about her. She never had it easy and puts her money where her mouth is as regards helping people.

I found myself randomly reading about her the other day. Apparently, she's funded libraries all over the world and is quite sound.

Muahahaha · 19-01-2021 9:49am

McGinniesta wrote: »

I admire people who stand up for what they really believe in, despite what other people think about them and no matter how mad their ideas may appear to everyone.

It takes courage to stick your neck out.

Yeah those are exactly the type of people who I admire. Latest one is the Russian guy Alexei Navalny. The absolute balls on him flying back to Russia the other day knowing he is walking into almost certain death but still doing it anyway to stand up to the tyranny of Putin. He has already been poisoned to within an inch of his life and now he is in one of Putins prisons where they supply the food. I cant fathom that kind of courage, its really astonishing.

In a similar vein Oscar Schindler saving all those Jews in WW2. He had a comfortable life in the Nazi regime and had no reason to do what he did except for his empathy for the Jewish people who worked for him. He spent the entire war facing certain death had he got caught. That takes unbelievable conviction and courage when it is much easier to just choose the easy life.

Muahahaha · 19-01-2021 9:54am

Tony EH wrote: »

I don't really "admire" anyone, nor do I have "heroes", but off the top of my head and at this moment, I would say I like Dolly Parton. A woman who came from nothing, born (literally) into a dirt poor family as one of 12 kids whose life was almost destined to be of a very different shade. But, through a combination of many different things, managed to carve out a life that would have been denied to many who were born into her circumstances.

Can't say I have much time for her music, but I'll tip my hat to her and like her healthy sense of self deprecation.

"It takes a lot of money to look this cheap".

"'If you want the rainbow, you got to put up with the rain'. Do you know which philosopher said that? Dolly Parton. And people say she's just a big pair of tits"

David Brent

:pac:

Someone you really admire.

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