Irish Presidency

I don't to make the same mistake again so soon, but didn't they say he was charging ten monkeys - £5k?
 
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Del Boy unless they paid him there doesn't seem too much wrong with that.

He handled it badly last night but doing political fundraisers for parties is not illegal, although it probably should be. Sinn Fein showed themselves to be the snakes in the Grass that they are. I might vote for Michael D now just because Gallagher didn't handle himself well . He has done nothing illegal.
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5k i believe.
 
That 11/1 is on the first preference vote only
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Watch my lips.

For McGuinness to finish second he would have to get a higher first preference vote than Gallagher...
 
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"That part of the cosmos infested by political donations, where relatively substantial sums slosh around like flood water at a choked drain, resembles a theme park, a magic kingdom, governed by the culture of the 'digout' where no questions are asked, no expectations are articulated and donation thresholds provide convenient fig leafs that impede total transparency.

That provides the basis of subsequent explanations along the lines "I didn't know at the time". Of course - 'in the ask-no-questions and you will be told no lies world', anything is possible. You can even wish to be President and the only disclosure demanded of you is to tell the electorate your name. Don't even think of burdening the little people with concepts like presidential credentials, reputation or credibility.

The political donations environment must be a perfect venue for the unscrupulous to launder money while they buy their privileged access 'to learn about a soft landing for the economy' and to have a photograph taken with the nice man who tells the reassuring story.

Would the attendance at events, such as the July 2008 dinner in Dundalk, be as high if the speaker put the fear of God into his guests and described the turn of events that was to actually unfold, that the governance of the country had imploded under the weight of it's own self-serving incompetence, gold watches and bonuses of €1 million determined in advance of performance and achievement, where there was no ceiling on property prices - especially when the taxpayer was the buyer?

Despite the independent oversight by the Standards in Public Office Commission one cannot completely disregard the whiff of a culture with respect to political donations that is not dissimilar to that which allowed the Priory Hall debacle to fester and flourish. "

Some guy on Indie.
 
I think everyone is sick to the teeth of it. Predict the first preferences for Michael D and Gallagher.

I think Gallagher vote will have collapsed dramatically tomorrow and he could be vulnerable for second.
 
First and second preferences to be predominantly shared between Michael D and Gallagher. Anyones guess but I'm going to say Gallagher to pip it.
 
As a convert to the M McG camp I have taken on board the Sinn Fein mantra of vote early and vote often!:D I think Gallagher will fail spectacularly today and may only come third! If Gallagher wins I will give up on the Irish electorate.
 
The Higgins/McGuinness forecast is now down to 11/4, but I think Gearoid has a point, can Gallagher's near 40% share of the vote in opinion polls only a few days ago evaporate so quickly?

It might be a case of easy come easy go, but on balance I think he'll hang on to at least second place on the first count.
 
When is the vote, and will they accept calls from UK landline numbers?
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Today is the day.

Dana would love to hear from you, she's getting very lonely. Ring Tea Chat.

If you're into poetry read in a soft Wesht of Ireland voice give Professor Pat a call.

Sean Boy Gallagher provides motivational advice at Chanceyourarm. But it will cost you.

If you're looking for something a bit more traditional from a chatline maybe Sailor Boy Norris is the one for you. Ring him on the wrong day, though, and you'll be treated to lengthy tracts of Finnegans Wake.

If you're just looking to shoot the breeze, though, don't call Martin McGuinness. Ever. It could be your last.
 
:D

It's been an interesting read this thread, though I'm left with an overwhelming sense that all of the candidates are unsuitable, for one reason or another.

Can you not just wheel the Mary Robinson yoke from the 90's back out for a second shift? She was a grand old strap.
 
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