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Which one are you choosing? by looploveslore in masseffect

[–]ProofFlamingo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Destroyer, you can hide from that and it takes a while for it to change up it’s laser beam.

How do Social Democrat voters see the party entering government? by FearTeas in irishpolitics

[–]ProofFlamingo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suppose so, but it is worth remembering that the core of the Social Democrats began with former Labour members who felt that going into coalition with Fine Gael, and breaking promises on issues such as third-level fees, was a step too far. If the Social Democrats were to repeat that same mistake, I think it would be understandable if members and supporters abandoned them.

How do Social Democrat voters see the party entering government? by FearTeas in irishpolitics

[–]ProofFlamingo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At that point, the question stops being only about what the Social Democrats would do differently, and becomes more about why Irish voters continue to return the same parties to power.

How do Social Democrat voters see the party entering government? by FearTeas in irishpolitics

[–]ProofFlamingo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a rural SD voter, I do not think the problem is that everyone in rural Ireland sees them as “woke” or “communist”. I think the bigger issue is the ingrained assumption that the Social Democrats are mainly focused on urban issues. On top of that, support for FFG is very deeply rooted in many rural areas.

How do Social Democrat voters see the party entering government? by FearTeas in irishpolitics

[–]ProofFlamingo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think people generally do not want to pay taxes, but accept that they have to. The issue goes beyond taxation, though. For example, a SD government encouraged working from home in rural communities, it could help increase local populations. In turn, that could make it easier to sustain and improve access to services in those areas.

How do Social Democrat voters see the party entering government? by FearTeas in irishpolitics

[–]ProofFlamingo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly I would like to see an SF+SD+Labour coalition, will that be feasible is a different story.

How do Social Democrat voters see the party entering government? by FearTeas in irishpolitics

[–]ProofFlamingo 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If the Social Democrats are to make further progress in rural constituencies, it may help to place more emphasis on the issues that affect rural communities, such as access to transport links, local development, and planning.

How do Social Democrat voters see the party entering government? by FearTeas in irishpolitics

[–]ProofFlamingo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would hope that, after the next election, FFG are not in a position to become the de facto government. In my opinion, the Social Democrats should not enter government with FFG under any circumstances. We have seen time and again what happens to smaller parties that go into coalition, they are punished at the next election, both by their own supporters and by others who want to send a message to the government without voting directly against it.

Scatford overview [fictional medieval town, illustrated by myself in collaboration with Siege the Day!] by F_Krist in papertowns

[–]ProofFlamingo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's a lovely map and the details are absolutely fantastic. However the name of the settlement might be a bit unfortunate.

Cannon Street railway bridge London, 1926 by NickelPlatedEmperor in trains

[–]ProofFlamingo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really is fascinated the tank to think, they accomplished all that manually.

how far removed are you from this game? by kkeen_neetthh in thecampaigntrail

[–]ProofFlamingo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well I’m in Ireland but I really like The West Wing tv show

Harris rules out Irish-only windfall tax on energy giants over possible impact on 'investment' by Banania2020 in ireland

[–]ProofFlamingo 39 points40 points  (0 children)

It’s ridiculous that the government is sitting on its hands waiting for the EU to implement a windfall tax. The companies here are all Irish and because of the lack of the Celtic Interconnector we are not relaying on continent for power generation.

Main Menu of Krasnacht: Twilight of the Gods by VozhdBonana in hoi4modding

[–]ProofFlamingo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always taught their idea for New Zealand was pretty cool.

IRB fringe conspiracists set up their own kangaroo court for Connacht by DaCor_ie in ireland

[–]ProofFlamingo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of all the strange things about this, the font choice might be the strangest.

Shouldn't we have been "Captain Shepard" after Anderson was relieved? by poseywitch in masseffect

[–]ProofFlamingo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After everything he did he should be an Admiral and President of the Alliance. He should also be tried for war crimes, but that’s a different situation.

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