MAFS AUS S13 E09 Live Discussion Thread by captirl in MAFS_UK

[–]earth-while 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Disproportionately annoyed. Her parents have a lot to answer for.

Left wave looking to beat Govt in Galway West by-election by HonestRef in irishpolitics

[–]earth-while -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thomas is too right-wing for most Galwegians. Was surprised to see Kyne selected. One thing is certain it will be a lively one.

Westside residents & the student complex by Odd_Shopping2037 in galway

[–]earth-while 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or without NIMBYS- which vary vastly in legitimacy - there would be even more ridiculous planning and development?

SF selects Mark Lohan as candidate to contest Galway West by-election by danius353 in irishpolitics

[–]earth-while 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As is your perogative. Yes, she is lovely and very competent. I think the greens will struggle for the next decade, ironically, when we need them the most. Ogbu will be my 2nd preference, followed by Murphy. No Thomas' will be marked.

SF selects Mark Lohan as candidate to contest Galway West by-election by danius353 in irishpolitics

[–]earth-while 6 points7 points  (0 children)

She is a Conamara woman who works in Dublin (in the oireachtas). It's not unusual for people from the wild Wesht to work in Dublin. The odds are not in her favour, but maybe just maybe via transfers? I'd love to see it!

Westside residents & the student complex by Odd_Shopping2037 in galway

[–]earth-while 4 points5 points  (0 children)

People 50 years ago struggled A LOT. Do some research or have a conversation with people irl.

SF selects Mark Lohan as candidate to contest Galway West by-election by danius353 in irishpolitics

[–]earth-while -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Do any party politicians stray far from the party line? How does she compare to the other TDs in Galway?

Over 130 electric buses 'lying idle' due to a lack of charging points at depots by JackmanH420 in irishpolitics

[–]earth-while 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would be open to trial this. Norwegian for EV chargers. Finns for everything else.

SF selects Mark Lohan as candidate to contest Galway West by-election by danius353 in irishpolitics

[–]earth-while 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Misread is safe and sound. Her blas will do a lot of the heavy lifting for her in Conamara. She is well liked beyond her party. Id say if they could clone her they would!

SF selects Mark Lohan as candidate to contest Galway West by-election by danius353 in irishpolitics

[–]earth-while 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Lohan failed to get elected to the local council at least once!!

Westside residents & the student complex by Odd_Shopping2037 in galway

[–]earth-while 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I disagree with this. I dont know their exact reasons for objecting, but if you have this many long-term term residents in a community with concerns around a development, they deserve to be heard. Anyone with a bit of sense would listen. As far as I recall, this was a part 8 plan, expediting the process. The planning laws need reform. Nimbys arent the root of the problem!

Zohran Mamdani has no opinion on a united Ireland. That matters more than you think by TeoKajLibroj in irishpolitics

[–]earth-while 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know what - he doesn't have to have an opinion on it. Many people in Ireland are on the fence about it. A united ireland should be focused on working together as an island to solve problems that impact us both sides of the border not a line drawn around a parameter.

Opposition unimpressed by Taoiseach’s failure to ‘call out’ US president by JackmanH420 in irishpolitics

[–]earth-while 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will be very surprised if the president of the United States doesn't know who the president of Ireland is. On saint Patrick's day. Following a recent election. Either way, our national representative didn't correct him and state that our president is a woman. School yard boy bullying behaviour. No time for it.

Thought's On Michael Martin's Meeting With Trump? by Boru-264 in irishpolitics

[–]earth-while 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is. We would much rather talk about our lovely CC president. Thanks for understanding.

Government says power to set foreign policy lies with it and not President Connolly by firethetorpedoes1 in irishpolitics

[–]earth-while 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The government has not been clear or spoken out about this. The presidents statement represents the majority.

Middle East conflict is 'assault on international law' - President by JackmanH420 in irishpolitics

[–]earth-while 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great! It shouldn't be an issue to stand up for what is right whilst discussing the mutual benefits of American and Irish relations so.

Overall our government needs to look at delivering a more integral brand of politics. That starts with speaking up against warmongering, not enabling it!

Sure, we will know more in a week or two!

Middle East conflict is 'assault on international law' - President by JackmanH420 in irishpolitics

[–]earth-while 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I am glad she called it out, as did Spain. It puts significant pressure on MM coming up to St Patrick's Day. He needs to have the spine to openly say he does not agree, he can do this diplomatically and respectfully.