General Election 2016

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1590

He has no place in this election process.

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1591

The “debate” aside, what the fuck is up with politicians waving their arms and hands about as they try to make a point.
That oul’ cunt Mary Robinson was the 1st. I’d seen at this shite.

It’s a sure sign that what you’re attempting to enunciate is nothing short of bullshit/scutter and you’re adding emphasis by
giving hand signals.

The Burt threw a few shapes there tonight, much like an ostrich throwing a few flaps to attempt flight. Same result.

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1592

Over 15,000 votes in the last election in a constituency in which he’d never competed before and in which the Sunday Indo said he was “struggling to win a seat”.

Yeah, a serious electoral liability, alright. :smile:

1593

Jesus @carryharry would be elected for SF if he ran in Louth

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1594

Gerry Adams has overseen Sinn Fein growing from 0 seats to being likely over 30 this time.

As I said, a terrible electoral liability.

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1595

You are missing my point spectacularly Sid.

I have not argued his election chances, I have not ridiculed his work as leader of the Party driving them to where they are right now. In fact the collapse of the Economy, FF and the reign of FG - Lab will in fact probably build their numbers further this time as opposed to his leadership skills solely.

But for voters with leftist sway, his history no matter what way it’s dressed up will always hold sway & create doubts. No doubt SF have some very good politicians within their ranks, but I don’t think my opinion of Doherty being in command throughout this election would harm them gaining traction with new voters. In fact I believe it would only enhance the party’s appeal to new voters.

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1596

If you say gaining traction one more time ill hunt you down and kill you

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1597

In reality @Sidney Gerry is a liability. He’s a dinosaur with baggage in simple terms. Were he man enough he should bow out and leave the party to the next generation.
That said, they’re caught between the whiff of sulphur that appeals to the Rastoolers and good-looking, erudite, but politically un-proven youngsters.

Long term the Gerry brand will dissolve and they’ll be back to square1 unless he bows out. They offer nothing in real terms, non-coalition partners, toxic, economic Neanderthals etc.,

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1598

Excuse me. Traction is a wonderful term, you once gained traction on your fixie may I remind you.

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1599

Our country was been funded by the imf until recently.thats toxic

1600

Hardly toxic FFS. You’re regressing rapidly. Try addressing Neanderthal.

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1601

He has maximised the rastoolers is all. He’s got each and every one of them out including the ones who didn’t even know it was in them.
If they want to reach beyond that Adams must go. Too many normal right thinking citizens can’t vote for sf with him at the helm.

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@Sidney represents well the cult-like no questioning devotion of the average core SF voter. The leader can never be questioned. The policies can never be questioned. All others are wrong with no merit in anything they say or do. The past being questioned is unacceptable.

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As far as im concerned.adams can never be questioned

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1604

+1. Adams’ and Sinn Féin’s achievements in British Occupied Ireland are phenomenal. They’re to be lauded and celebrated - this isn’t baggage.

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1605

You’re one of those imbeciles who lap up quislings like Martin, Kenny and Bruton point scoring about the troubles. Those parties and successive free state governments were complicit in festering and creating the troubles. They stood back and didn’t intervene while this was happening and having them continue to moralise and point score over this will continually decimate them in the border areas.

I’m pretty sure it will be a FF/FG coalition, then you have like with like and a strong left opposition and a decimated left sellout party. That will change the dynamic going forward.

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1606

Not too many over 50’s are going to vote for the Shinners. Not down the country anyway. If they really want to make the breakthrough they will have to put Gerry out to grass.

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1607

It’s about time for it at this stage.

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‘The 6’ is still technically occupied, SF and Adams have done a shit job up there and the thick Ulster fenians can’t see it.
Cunningly sf now get well paid by the brits to administer British austerity :joy:
That’s something you literally couldn’t make up.
We don’t need sf in the Republic. We have no enemy and no requirement for guerrilla warfare at this moment in time.

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1609

Yatesy does Dublin Bay South

1 FG
1 Green
1 Renua
1 SF.

No seat for Kate O’Connell :frowning: