Who is this man, and why does he have to tell us that he is a fine Gael? Is he trying to pick men up? Is he trying to show them he's both erudite and dares to dream, thus not relying on just being a fine Gael? And is he part of the homosexual agenda in their quest to destroy Ireland?
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tJY707kmeC0/ToiPBh6Q0-I/AAAAAAAACko/7YglbJE9bwk/s1600/GayMitchell2011.jpg)
On a serious note, I see these posters all over the place. My sister and I are having a great laugh over it.
I don't know but I'm voting for him regardless.
Quote from: Nigel on October 20, 2011, 05:33:01 PM
I don't know but I'm voting for him regardless.
Gay Mitchell, preferred presidential candidate for Discordians worldwide :)
I can field these:
Quote from: Nph. Twid. on October 20, 2011, 05:20:41 PM
why does he have to tell us that he is a fine Gael?
So that you won't mistake him for a Fianna Fáil, who CAUSED THIS MESS DAMNIT.
Quote from: Nph. Twid. on October 20, 2011, 05:20:41 PM
Is he trying to show them he's both erudite and dares to dream, thus not relying on just being a fine Gael?
Yes, because Fine Gael have not FIXED THIS MESS YET DAMNIT.
Quote from: Nph. Twid. on October 20, 2011, 05:20:41 PM
And is he part of the homosexual agenda in their quest to destroy Ireland?
No, the Big Gay Candidate in this election is David Norris, the guy who took the country to the European Court of Human Rights to legalise buttsex.
He is not doing so well in the polls. Though I think he's doing better than Gay Mitchell.
Incidentally, have you seen any Mary Davis posters? Much has been made over their similarity to Special K ads.
MARY DAVIS OMG YOU CAN TOTALLY TELL SHE HAS HIPS AND BREASTS
AND SHE'S WEARING RED
I BET SHE HAS SEX
SERIOUSLY, WHAT IS A WOMAN EVEN DOING RUNNING FOR OFFICE UNLESS WE CAN MAKE FUN OF HER FOR LOOKING LIKE A BULL-DYKE?
Exactly.
Ireland has no truck with sexay womenz in charge.
They are far too scary.
He's a one of the fine candidates running in this years
freakshow presidential election we also have:
- The Waff
- The Terrorist
- The Queen
- The Mary
- The dragon
- The Dana
- The Relic
The Waff (Gay Mitchell): As the only candidate from the current government (who are as incompetent as the last), he gets automatically disqualified fine ol' gal or not.
The Terrorist (Martin McGuinness): Arrested with 250 lb of explosives in his car. Since then he has been instrumental in the peace process so he's not so bad.
The Queen (David Norris): Self appointed queen of gay people and Drama magnet, his presidential campaign has been a tough one because of letters emerging where he pleaded for clemency for a former lover who had been arrested for statuary rape. Not all that awful a thing to do, but he did it on official government letterhead.
The Mary (Mary Davis): a quarter of the republics history has been with a Mary as the presidential candidate, as such dark forces conspire to continue this trend. Upon winning this election the shoggoth inhabiting Mary McAleese will detach itself from her lower intestine and lodge itself to it's new host.
The Dragon (Seán Gallagher): Entrepreneur and self made millionaire Seán Gallagher is selling himself entirely on his Randian appeal and his celebrity persona as one of the Dragons of the business investment program Dragons Den. (I'm probably going to vote for this guy).
The Dana: Washed up Celebrity and former winner of the European song contest Dana has so far pre-emptively denied allegations about her that eh... never appeared. As a devout Catholic Dana probably resurrect traditional Catholic traditions such as child molestation and beating young pregnant girls.
The Relic(Michael Dee Higgins): Very soothing voice, probably a good choice for international relations but there is a strong chance he would die in office (presidency of Ireland is 7 years), if not during this presidential campaign.
That declaration by Dana was really weird. There were apparently "online rumours" about what the allegations were...but everywhere I looked just said there was online rumours.
Quote from: Cain on October 20, 2011, 08:13:45 PM
That declaration by Dana was really weird. There were apparently "online rumours" about what the allegations were...but everywhere I looked just said there was online rumours.
God must have come to her in a vision and told her to expect these allegations.
Quote from: Igor on October 20, 2011, 05:55:41 PM
I can field these:
Quote from: Nph. Twid. on October 20, 2011, 05:20:41 PM
why does he have to tell us that he is a fine Gael?
So that you won't mistake him for a Fianna Fáil, who CAUSED THIS MESS DAMNIT.
Quote from: Nph. Twid. on October 20, 2011, 05:20:41 PM
Is he trying to show them he's both erudite and dares to dream, thus not relying on just being a fine Gael?
Yes, because Fine Gael have not FIXED THIS MESS YET DAMNIT.
Quote from: Nph. Twid. on October 20, 2011, 05:20:41 PM
And is he part of the homosexual agenda in their quest to destroy Ireland?
No, the Big Gay Candidate in this election is David Norris, the guy who took the country to the European Court of Human Rights to legalise buttsex.
He is not doing so well in the polls. Though I think he's doing better than Gay Mitchell.
Incidentally, have you seen any Mary Davis posters? Much has been made over their similarity to Special K ads.
I was working with a pun on Fine Gael :lulz:
I've seen the Mary Davis ones, but mostly when I was passing through Galway City. The only ones I've seen here are the Gay Mitchell one.
Seriously, I can't say or type that name with a straight face.
Oh, dammit, that pun was not intended, but there it is.
Quote from: Faust on October 20, 2011, 08:11:42 PM
He's a one of the fine candidates running in this years freakshow presidential election we also have:
- The Waff
- The Terrorist
- The Queen
- The Mary
- The dragon
- The Dana
- The Relic
The Waff (Gay Mitchell): As the only candidate from the current government (who are as incompetent as the last), he gets automatically disqualified fine ol' gal or not.
The Terrorist (Martin McGuinness): Arrested with 250 lb of explosives in his car. Since then he has been instrumental in the peace process so he's not so bad.
The Queen (David Norris): Self appointed queen of gay people and Drama magnet, his presidential campaign has been a tough one because of letters emerging where he pleaded for clemency for a former lover who had been arrested for statuary rape. Not all that awful a thing to do, but he did it on official government letterhead.
The Mary (Mary Davis): a quarter of the republics history has been with a Mary as the presidential candidate, as such dark forces conspire to continue this trend. Upon winning this election the shoggoth inhabiting Mary McAleese will detach itself from her lower intestine and lodge itself to it's new host.
The Dragon (Seán Gallagher): Entrepreneur and self made millionaire Seán Gallagher is selling himself entirely on his Randian appeal and his celebrity persona as one of the Dragons of the business investment program Dragons Den. (I'm probably going to vote for this guy).
The Dana: Washed up Celebrity and former winner of the European song contest Dana has so far pre-emptively denied allegations about her that eh... never appeared. As a devout Catholic Dana probably resurrect traditional Catholic traditions such as child molestation and beating young pregnant girls.
The Relic(Michael Dee Higgins): Very soothing voice, probably a good choice for international relations but there is a strong chance he would die in office (presidency of Ireland is 7 years), if not during this presidential campaign.
Oh man, I don't even.... :lulz:
I overheard my grandfather at the reception that he was probably going to vote for McGuinness, seemingly due to his role int the peace process.
Quote from: Cain on October 20, 2011, 08:13:45 PM
That declaration by Dana was really weird. There were apparently "online rumours" about what the allegations were...but everywhere I looked just said there was online rumours.
Do either of you guys have links to it? I'm looking forward to some non-American political lulz
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-15314163
QuoteDana Rosemary Scallon has vowed to continue her Irish presidential campaign despite "malicious lies" spread about a member of her family.
Ms Scallon told TV3 News that she had been warned by a freelance journalist that allegations of a "sexual nature" were due to appear in the Irish press.
She said that prompted her to make a statement during a presidential debate on RTE on Wednesday.
She told viewers that she was taking legal action over the claims.
Although she initially refused to state what the "untrue, malicious and vile" allegations were, she admitted on Friday that they were of a sexual nature involving a relative.
She also referred to a "threatening" email she had received, which is understood to have originated in the US.
"I had received an anonymous email on the Saturday night. It wasn't signed," she said.
"I won't be able to share all that was in the mail. It said 'hahahahaha the b**** is finally getting what she deserves' and went on from there to make false accusations."
Ms Scallon said the claims were part of an "orchestrated campaign" against her.
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2011/1021/1224306217545.html
QuoteLIBEL ACTION: DANA ROSEMARY Scallon has refused to retract statements she made about members of her family, despite their threat of legal action.
It emerged yesterday that Ms Scallon's niece Susan Gorrell and her sister Susan Stein have told the candidate and TV3 of their intention to issue libel proceedings against them unless she withdraws allegations made last week.
The legal firm representing Ms Gorrell and Ms Stein issued a statement saying libel proceedings would be issued unless "totally unfounded and highly defamatory allegations made during the course of a broadcast on October 14th are retracted immediately".
The statement by Paul Tweed, senior partner with the solicitors' firm Johnsons, added: "My clients are completely bemused as to why this extremely distressing issue has been raised at this time and in such a manner."
On the campaign trail in Wexford yesterday, Ms Scallon said she would be not be retracting her comments on TV3.
Separately, Ms Scallon has made a formal statement to the Garda regarding her suspicions that her car tyre was tampered with prior to an incident in which it blew out as she was being driven to Dublin on Tuesday night.
Garda sources have told The Irish Times there is no evidence at present to suggest the tyre was tampered with.
Not saying that she's a paranoid loony, but you have to admit, her actions suggest she is a paranoid loony.
Quote from: Nph. Twid. on October 20, 2011, 05:35:17 PM
Quote from: Nigel on October 20, 2011, 05:33:01 PM
I don't know but I'm voting for him regardless.
Gay Mitchell, preferred presidential candidate for Discordians worldwide :)
My vote remains for Toyama Koichi.
Quote from: Cain on October 21, 2011, 02:34:25 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-15314163
QuoteDana Rosemary Scallon has vowed to continue her Irish presidential campaign despite "malicious lies" spread about a member of her family.
Ms Scallon told TV3 News that she had been warned by a freelance journalist that allegations of a "sexual nature" were due to appear in the Irish press.
She said that prompted her to make a statement during a presidential debate on RTE on Wednesday.
She told viewers that she was taking legal action over the claims.
Although she initially refused to state what the "untrue, malicious and vile" allegations were, she admitted on Friday that they were of a sexual nature involving a relative.
She also referred to a "threatening" email she had received, which is understood to have originated in the US.
"I had received an anonymous email on the Saturday night. It wasn't signed," she said.
"I won't be able to share all that was in the mail. It said 'hahahahaha the b**** is finally getting what she deserves' and went on from there to make false accusations."
Ms Scallon said the claims were part of an "orchestrated campaign" against her.
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2011/1021/1224306217545.html
QuoteLIBEL ACTION: DANA ROSEMARY Scallon has refused to retract statements she made about members of her family, despite their threat of legal action.
It emerged yesterday that Ms Scallon's niece Susan Gorrell and her sister Susan Stein have told the candidate and TV3 of their intention to issue libel proceedings against them unless she withdraws allegations made last week.
The legal firm representing Ms Gorrell and Ms Stein issued a statement saying libel proceedings would be issued unless "totally unfounded and highly defamatory allegations made during the course of a broadcast on October 14th are retracted immediately".
The statement by Paul Tweed, senior partner with the solicitors' firm Johnsons, added: "My clients are completely bemused as to why this extremely distressing issue has been raised at this time and in such a manner."
On the campaign trail in Wexford yesterday, Ms Scallon said she would be not be retracting her comments on TV3.
Separately, Ms Scallon has made a formal statement to the Garda regarding her suspicions that her car tyre was tampered with prior to an incident in which it blew out as she was being driven to Dublin on Tuesday night.
Garda sources have told The Irish Times there is no evidence at present to suggest the tyre was tampered with.
Not saying that she's a paranoid loony, but you have to admit, her actions suggest she is a paranoid loony.
What are you talking about Cain? The Gardai are clearly hiding something.
:tinfoilhat:
Probably Scallon's meds.
So the presidential debates were on this evening. Some nasty stuff aired on this guy
Quote from: Faust on October 20, 2011, 08:11:42 PM
The Dragon (Seán Gallagher): Entrepreneur and self made millionaire Seán Gallagher is selling himself entirely on his Randian appeal and his celebrity persona as one of the Dragons of the business investment program Dragons Den. (I'm probably going to vote for this guy).
He was delivering bribes for the then in government party. No way would I vote for him now.
Quote from: Faust on October 20, 2011, 08:11:42 PM
The Relic(Michael Dee Higgins): Very soothing voice, probably a good choice for international relations but there is a strong chance he would die in office (presidency of Ireland is 7 years), if not during this presidential campaign.
This guy though is a brilliant speaker with an even more brilliant mind. I feel guilty for ribbing on his age because even if the worst comes to the worst and he did die in office he is the ONLY candidate suitable out of this shower of shits.
Well- the way I understand the role of the Uachtaran within the Irish government, is that they have about the same amount of power as the Queen, excepting that they're elected for 7 year terms. I almost always hear only about the Taoiseach, unless it happens to be a Presidential election year. Wouldn't really be so bad if you elected a decent dude for the job and have him die in office. Would be less disastrous than here, especially if he had a shite veep.
Quote from: Nph. Twid. on October 25, 2011, 02:06:04 AM
Well- the way I understand the role of the Uachtaran within the Irish government, is that they have about the same amount of power as the Queen, excepting that they're elected for 7 year terms. I almost always hear only about the Taoiseach, unless it happens to be a Presidential election year. Wouldn't really be so bad if you elected a decent dude for the job and have him die in office. Would be less disastrous than here, especially if he had a shite veep.
The two Marys changed that, its now basically a trumped up Ambassador position, they go out and seek trade for Ireland and have to be involved in the peace process. The last two Marys have left some big shoes to fill.
Anyone interested in watching this mess you can do so here:
http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/1025/president.html#video
Quote from: Faust on October 25, 2011, 09:32:14 AM
Anyone interested in watching this mess you can do so here:
http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/1025/president.html#video
Watched part of it but it halted after the first commercial break. Will reattempt shortly.
Also, this is probably as good of a place to mention it.
It confuses me that (Irish) Americans' views on Irish politics are somewhat incompatible with their American politics and vice versa.
For example, you see among those here who take at least a passing interest, some sort of support for Sinn Fein on the grounds of nationalism, ignoring the fact that Sinn Fein is just as linked to Socialism, at least historically, as it is to Unification. But they would never support any Socialist party. No. Those Socialists are evil Socialists!
Conversely, there will be people generally affiliated with Fianna Fail or Fine Gael who are opposed to abortion (interesting spin on it- I noticed over there the media describes "pro-choice" as "pro-abortion") which is illegal in Ireland, don't give a crap about gay rights, and are generally socially conservative in other ways. But they fucking hate the GOP, especially Bush, and they fucking love the Democratic Party, especially Kennedy and Clinton.
I suppose it makes some sort of sense, at least from the Irish perspective. America is Ireland's lumoxy, tantrum-prone friend. It's more about the foreign policy than America's internal politics.
Oh, this debate is pretty lulzy.
I feel bad for the moderator. It's like herding retarded cats at times.
Also, any Irish spags plus Cain,
What do you think of the proposed 29th and 30th amendments being voted on?
I don't really have the background on this to form a decent opinion. Not that Ireland allows me to vote anyway, since I'm not a resident, but just for interest's sake.
Quote from: Nph. Twid. on October 26, 2011, 02:57:31 AM
Oh, this debate is pretty lulzy.
I feel bad for the moderator. It's like herding retarded cats at times.
Never feel sorry for Pat Kenny, that man has more power then any of those candidates. He has to but speak a word and a legion of pensioners will rise up to do his bidding.
Quote from: Nph. Twid. on October 26, 2011, 09:04:03 AM
Also, any Irish spags plus Cain,
What do you think of the proposed 29th and 30th amendments being voted on?
I don't really have the background on this to form a decent opinion. Not that Ireland allows me to vote anyway, since I'm not a resident, but just for interest's sake.
One is to reduce judges pay; I'm in favour they are overpaid.
The other is to allow the government the right to publically discuss confidential material and personal details of people bypassing a court ruling allowing them to do it:
fuck no
The 30th sounds terrible. It puts the inquiry process under the direct control of the government.
Quote from: Cain on October 26, 2011, 09:44:43 AM
The 30th sounds terrible. It puts the inquiry process under the direct control of the government.
On the bright side, if for whatever reason it got through, our government would have no idea how to use it.
Quote from: Faust on October 26, 2011, 10:00:40 AM
Quote from: Cain on October 26, 2011, 09:44:43 AM
The 30th sounds terrible. It puts the inquiry process under the direct control of the government.
On the bright side, if for whatever reason it got through, our government would have no idea how to use it.
Ugh.
The Republic is some messy business, from what I've been hearing lately.
Quote from: Nph. Twid. on October 26, 2011, 10:12:06 AM
Quote from: Faust on October 26, 2011, 10:00:40 AM
Quote from: Cain on October 26, 2011, 09:44:43 AM
The 30th sounds terrible. It puts the inquiry process under the direct control of the government.
On the bright side, if for whatever reason it got through, our government would have no idea how to use it.
Ugh.
The Republic is some messy business, from what I've been hearing lately.
It's.... mixed.
Its still one of the best places to live in the world, the government isn't too intrusive, I mean when the only issues it can be largely faulted on are abortion (which can be bipassed with an 80 euro ticket), and gay marriage we really dont have it too bad.
Quote from: Faust on October 26, 2011, 10:31:56 AM
Quote from: Nph. Twid. on October 26, 2011, 10:12:06 AM
Quote from: Faust on October 26, 2011, 10:00:40 AM
Quote from: Cain on October 26, 2011, 09:44:43 AM
The 30th sounds terrible. It puts the inquiry process under the direct control of the government.
On the bright side, if for whatever reason it got through, our government would have no idea how to use it.
Ugh.
The Republic is some messy business, from what I've been hearing lately.
It's.... mixed.
Its still one of the best places to live in the world, the government isn't too intrusive, I mean when the only issues it can be largely faulted on are abortion (which can be bipassed with an 80 euro ticket), and gay marriage we really dont have it too bad.
Well, I do plan on retiring there. The climate at least holds no surprises and you don't get the extremes that you do in Boston. I also imagine that Irish liberalism will catch up by that time due to a dying off of staunch Catholicism in the next 25 years.
Quote from: Nph. Twid. on October 26, 2011, 10:35:52 AM
Quote from: Faust on October 26, 2011, 10:31:56 AM
Quote from: Nph. Twid. on October 26, 2011, 10:12:06 AM
Quote from: Faust on October 26, 2011, 10:00:40 AM
Quote from: Cain on October 26, 2011, 09:44:43 AM
The 30th sounds terrible. It puts the inquiry process under the direct control of the government.
On the bright side, if for whatever reason it got through, our government would have no idea how to use it.
Ugh.
The Republic is some messy business, from what I've been hearing lately.
It's.... mixed.
Its still one of the best places to live in the world, the government isn't too intrusive, I mean when the only issues it can be largely faulted on are abortion (which can be bipassed with an 80 euro ticket), and gay marriage we really dont have it too bad.
Well, I do plan on retiring there. The climate at least holds no surprises and you don't get the extremes that you do in Boston. I also imagine that Irish liberalism will catch up by that time due to a dying off of staunch Catholicism in the next 25 years.
I wouldn't bank on it, but even if it doesn't we have progressed to the stage that this is one of the more tolerable Countries.
Higgins is set to win.
I just saw on the news. Looks like your man won faust!
Im glad, to be honest after the last debate there was no way sean was going to win. I wonder what the outcome if the two referenda were.
Cant seem to find any news on them. Maybe theyre still counting the votes on it.
Probably, normally takes two to three days.