How are we voting on the 6Th??? (88)
ciotogGalway, Ireland9 Threads 530 Postsscribbler83: Marxist? I'm confused I thought he said he was voting for Sinn Féin? Where did he claim to be voting for a Marxist?
I think he has misunderstood the history of Sinn Fein from the 1970s to present (hint: the Marxist wing would be those who became the Workers Party)
I voted Joe Higgins, Socialist Party for Europe and Labour in the locals 
i voted sinn fein
fianna fail shud be sacked
fianna fail shud be sacked
Crazylegs: I just think they are all as bad as each other!!!
ya should've went for the most believable lie, like i did
i didnt vote for anyone,
Cos i can do a much better job myself, plus i didnt know who to vote for,
Cos i can do a much better job myself, plus i didnt know who to vote for,
ciotog: I think he has misunderstood the history of Sinn Fein from the 1970s to present (hint: the Marxist wing would be those who became the Workers Party)
Actually it is considerably more complicated than that. I was a member of SF for 6 years and got to see the very varied nature of that party.
There were many Marxists in SF even at the time of the split. The split was far more complicated than is being suggested (although obviously it happened years before I was born so I won't pretend to be an expert on it.
There are still Marxists within SF, but there are a huge range of views in the party and the leadership are far from marxists. SF is a very broad coalition. Too much so if you ask me. I still gave them my first preference in the locals, but not in the European. I take their candidates on a case by case basis now.
skimpydoo: So you voted Marxist well done
i voted sinn fein a republican socialist party
Crap, I knew there was something I meant to do... 
scribbler83: Actually it is considerably more complicated than that. I was a member of SF for 6 years and got to see the very varied nature of that party.
There were many Marxists in SF even at the time of the split. The split was far more complicated than is being suggested (although obviously it happened years before I was born so I won't pretend to be an expert on it.
There are still Marxists within SF, but there are a huge range of views in the party and the leadership are far from marxists. SF is a very broad coalition. Too much so if you ask me. I still gave them my first preference in the locals, but not in the European. I take their candidates on a case by case basis now.
There were many Marxists in SF even at the time of the split. The split was far more complicated than is being suggested (although obviously it happened years before I was born so I won't pretend to be an expert on it.
There are still Marxists within SF, but there are a huge range of views in the party and the leadership are far from marxists. SF is a very broad coalition. Too much so if you ask me. I still gave them my first preference in the locals, but not in the European. I take their candidates on a case by case basis now.
yes there is a broad range of views within the membership of the party i think it is the reason i joined to me the are the only viable option for a left leaning voter
jimbo79: yes there is a broad range of views within the membership of the party i think it is the reason i joined to me the are the only viable option for a left leaning voter
That's fair enough boy. I totally understand that viewpoint. I was just correcting the misconception that SF as a whole were marxists.
I would just ask people to keep in mind that this is basically a dating and social networking site. If you disagree with the way someone voted, try to be respectful. If you want to argue the toss further, may be a better site to do it on.
scribbler83: Actually it is considerably more complicated than that. I was a member of SF for 6 years and got to see the very varied nature of that party.
There were many Marxists in SF even at the time of the split. The split was far more complicated than is being suggested (although obviously it happened years before I was born so I won't pretend to be an expert on it.
There are still Marxists within SF, but there are a huge range of views in the party and the leadership are far from marxists. SF is a very broad coalition. Too much so if you ask me. I still gave them my first preference in the locals, but not in the European. I take their candidates on a case by case basis now.
Cool, was responding very broadly and it's good to hear a more experienced view on it. I'm sure the short term will be quite interesting for SF.There were many Marxists in SF even at the time of the split. The split was far more complicated than is being suggested (although obviously it happened years before I was born so I won't pretend to be an expert on it.
There are still Marxists within SF, but there are a huge range of views in the party and the leadership are far from marxists. SF is a very broad coalition. Too much so if you ask me. I still gave them my first preference in the locals, but not in the European. I take their candidates on a case by case basis now.
scribbler83: I would just ask people to keep in mind that this is basically a dating and social networking site. If you disagree with the way someone voted, try to be respectful. If you want to argue the toss further, may be a better site to do it on.
yes am on that site its good
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scribbler83: Bump
wonder how the count is going? politics is really not my thing! I did vote though, in true Diva style I wandered in, glanced at the candidates and chose the hotties!
anyone who made me purr got my no 1 vote 
Fianna Fail all but wiped out..and still Mary Hanafin saying that they have the support of the people!!!
lodagh any chabce of a geneal election
Dublin South By-election... 90% voter turnout
1st George Lee (FG)....54%
2nd Labour...18%
3rd Shay Brennan(FF)...12%
Just shows people aren't voting for Brennan on his father's name.
1st George Lee (FG)....54%
2nd Labour...18%
3rd Shay Brennan(FF)...12%
Just shows people aren't voting for Brennan on his father's name.
ciaran64: lodagh any chabce of a geneal election
I suspect there will be one around November. Could be wrong but I don't think we will be waiting too long.
Both Fianna Fail and Greens losing in the locals. Rumours are flying about Greens withdrawing from Government so FF will lose their majority in Dail votes.
I reckon they will try to push through more cuts in the next few weeks (including bringing back college fees/cutting grants/cutting welfare) and a budget in October and will fall then.
As I say..I could be completely wrong.
FG calling a vote of no confidence in the Government on Tuesday. That will be interesting to watch.
Wonder will the Greens find some balls and stand up to Biffo!!!
Wonder will the Greens find some balls and stand up to Biffo!!!
wexlady41: FG calling a vote of no confidence in the Government on Tuesday. That will be interesting to watch.
Wonder will the Greens find some balls and stand up to Biffo!!!
Greens are power hungry little lapdogs .. doubt they'll be getting it together anytime soon. Kenny's no confidence vote is really badly timed ... would be better to have held out longer before trying to put the boot in.Wonder will the Greens find some balls and stand up to Biffo!!!
ciotog: Greens are power hungry little lapdogs .. doubt they'll be getting it together anytime soon. Kenny's no confidence vote is really badly timed ... would be better to have held out longer before trying to put the boot in.
Couldn't agree more.
scribbler83: Couldn't agree more.
On the part about the greens I mean.
ciotog: Greens are power hungry little lapdogs .. doubt they'll be getting it together anytime soon. Kenny's no confidence vote is really badly timed ... would be better to have held out longer before trying to put the boot in.
I agree. FF have said they are making more cuts anouncements after the elections. Kenny should have held out til then.
i did not vote well actually im not even registered to vote 
IMO Choosing between FF and FG is like choosing whether you want to be executed by Electric Chair or Lethal injection. Either way you are banjacksed.
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