Irish Presidential Bet

[Bob Shillin]

I think that Labour made a big mistake not backing Fregus Finlay, and supporting C. Connolly. Finland would have a great chance.

[John m]

I think that Labour made a big mistake not backing Fregus Finlay, and supporting C. Connolly. Finland would have a great chance.

Champaign Socialist ,got more good jobs and seats on boards that Berty .He would have NO chance .Not sure how reliable this is .Berty is looking for the Nom .He is waiting until Mick Martin decides if FF will run a candidate .If they are he will seek it .If they dont then he will try get 20 Td or 4 councils .He is going to look for it .

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One newspaper commentator made the point that Bertie has the advantage that he knows the questions and muck that'll be thrown at him.  And he's had 10+ years to get his answers right.  The other candidates don't know what dirt will emerge from all the background digging that'll be done on them...  And with the internet nowadays, they'll only have hours to come up with an answer.

I didn't like his smirk which accompanied his so called "apology".

I found it strange that with his downfall came the closure of the beauty salon just up the road.

https://www.thejournal.ie/celia-larkin-breaks-down-on-liveline-864-Jul2010/

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ahern-defends-480-weekly-make-up-bill-1.784055

Barrack Obama said, "You can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig".

How apt!

[John m]

If Fg go for yer one she might get the Protestant Vote .Most of that would of been FG vote anyway but she is probably tipping the balance a bit twords FG .I might have to reassess FG chances if she gets the Nomination .If Shinners support Connolly their core voters wont come out to vote .I would make Humphries the Fav at the Moment .

[watty]

One newspaper commentator made the point that Bertie has the advantage that he knows the questions and muck that'll be thrown at him.  And he's had 10+ years to get his answers right.  The other candidates don't know what dirt will emerge from all the background digging that'll be done on them...  And with the internet nowadays, they'll only have hours to come up with an answer.

I didn't like his smirk which accompanied his so called "apology".

I found it strange that with his downfall came the closure of the beauty salon just up the road.

https://www.thejournal.ie/celia-larkin-breaks-down-on-liveline-864-Jul2010/

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ahern-defends-480-weekly-make-up-bill-1.784055

Barrack Obama said, "You can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig".

How apt!

It was a bit more than that!  Have you ever walked into a pub and cashed a cheque for ~€9,500?  Based on today's money, that's what a TD earns every month before tax.  Minister of Finance (at the time) Bertie claimed he didn't have a bank account and used to cash his monthly cheque in Fagans pub...

History tells us it's the cover-up that gets ya, not the original crime naughtiness 

[John m]

Watty he was never found Guilty of anything just like Gerry Hutch and John Gilligan .But in the Court of Public Execution there is smoke without fire .Humphries history will be trown up .Her Grandfather signed the Ulster Covenant .So no Shimmer or border area voter are going to support her even ardent FGers ..Like I said I think my OPINION only Berty can WIN it anybody else succeeded as the next worst option .They woll get it so somebody else cant not because they were really wanted .

[watty]

Yeah Bertie does stand out but only because he's the best of a weak bunch.

Re the tribunal... in the newspaper article I mentioned above (no link), his line of defence position now is he wasn't found guilty of anything and him and the Tribunal judge just had a difference of opinion!

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Yeah Bertie does stand out but only because he's the best of a weak bunch.

Re the tribunal... in the newspaper article I mentioned above (no link), his line of defence position now is he wasn't found guilty of anything and him and the Tribunal judge just had a difference of opinion!

I remember a case where a thief was found not guilty.

He then asked the judge "Does that mean I get to keep the money?".

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Watty he was never found Guilty of anything just like Gerry Hutch and John Gilligan .But in the Court of Public Execution there is smoke without fire .Humphries history will be trown up .Her Grandfather signed the Ulster Covenant .So no Shimmer or border area voter are going to support her even ardent FGers ..Like I said I think my OPINION only Berty can WIN it anybody else succeeded as the next worst option .They woll get it so somebody else cant not because they were really wanted .

Al Capone was eventually caught on tax evasion.

[Bob Shillin]

I think that Labour made a big mistake not backing Fregus Finlay, and supporting C. Connolly. Finland would have a great chance.

Champaign Socialist ,got more good jobs and seats on boards that Berty .He would have NO chance .Not sure how reliable this is .Berty is looking for the Nom .He is waiting until Mick Martin decides if FF will run a candidate .If they are he will seek it .If they dont then he will try get 20 Td or 4 councils .He is going to look for it .

Have to disagree, best man for the job, and would follow recent trends, even Mc Aleese had to change sides.

[John m]

I think that Labour made a big mistake not backing Fregus Finlay, and supporting C. Connolly. Finland would have a great chance.

Champaign Socialist ,got more good jobs and seats on boards that Berty .He would have NO chance .Not sure how reliable this is .Berty is looking for the Nom .He is waiting until Mick Martin decides if FF will run a candidate .If they are he will seek it .If they dont then he will try get 20 Td or 4 councils .He is going to look for it .

Have to disagree, best man for the job, and would follow recent trends, even Mc Aleese had to change sides.

He has been knocking around for years Tell me one thing he has achieved .Collecting Wages for sitting on Boards does not count ? Labour party was for Fucking Wasters who could not get into a Proper Party .With the Exception of Noel Brown the rest were wasters .

[silverbullet]

I think that Labour made a big mistake not backing Fregus Finlay, and supporting C. Connolly. Finland would have a great chance.

Champaign Socialist ,got more good jobs and seats on boards that Berty .He would have NO chance .Not sure how reliable this is .Berty is looking for the Nom .He is waiting until Mick Martin decides if FF will run a candidate .If they are he will seek it .If they dont then he will try get 20 Td or 4 councils .He is going to look for it .

Have to disagree, best man for the job, and would follow recent trends, even Mc Aleese had to change sides.

He has been knocking around for years Tell me one thing he has achieved .Collecting Wages for sitting on Boards does not count ? Labour party was for Fucking Wasters who could not get into a Proper Party .With the Exception of Noel Brown the rest were wasters .

My old regular passenger Michael D, (who isn't gay), is a Labour man. Just saying.
Robbo was a red too.

[John m]

Fine Fail say they WILL run a Candidate Berty now only 9/2 third fav and he is not even announced yet if he will look for the Nomonation .Wait and see how long before he is on Breakfast With Brian or Radio with Pat the Patsy .?

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Ahern, the canary with Putin:

[John m]

Support is gathering pace within Fianna Fáil to put Bertie Ahern forward as its candidate for the presidential election.
At least a dozen TDs and senators said they would back the former taoiseach if he chooses to stand.