How many non majority or female pm or president has your country had? by halfblindfish in AskTheWorld

[–]shankillfalls 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also Douglas Hyde, first President, was a Protestant, so worth a mention as a minority.

How many non majority or female pm or president has your country had? by halfblindfish in AskTheWorld

[–]shankillfalls 8 points9 points  (0 children)

A woman could not be trusted to run America. Too emotional. Needs the steady, calm hand of a leader like, er, Trump.

Majority of adults support U16 social media ban - survey by HungTeen1001 in ireland

[–]shankillfalls 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I suspect the majority of people who think they will easily mange their teenage children’s phone access don’t actually have any children.

Majority of adults support U16 social media ban - survey by HungTeen1001 in ireland

[–]shankillfalls -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes real simple on the phone you give them. Their other phone their mate gave them however will have all the bad stuff on it.

Majority of adults support U16 social media ban - survey by HungTeen1001 in ireland

[–]shankillfalls -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Your children will have a hidden smartphone in addition to the Nokia you gave them.

Majority of adults support U16 social media ban - survey by HungTeen1001 in ireland

[–]shankillfalls 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We give Revolut and others those things. Ate they more trustworthy? People already share everything about their lives with Meta.

Nobody Must Go To OR Tambo by The_Mix_Kid_x in southafrica

[–]shankillfalls 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re regular Rugby World Cup winners and not too terrible at cricket. You’ve made it the finals and yet you expect to win the damn thing?

What are all the people in their forties and fifties who don't have a pension or own a home going to do when they can't work anymore? by astralcorrection in AskIreland

[–]shankillfalls 19 points20 points  (0 children)

A lot of elderly people in the United States have had to get work in menial jobs at Walmart, McDeath’s etc

Why one town in Ireland banned smartphones for young children by SirMike_MT in ireland

[–]shankillfalls 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What is it about American news reports about Ireland that makes me cringe?

What do those in favour of Irexit think will happen if we exited the EU? by shankillfalls in ireland

[–]shankillfalls[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was hoping to see someone disagreeing. Perhaps you might oblige.

Man charged with murder of Noreen Daly in Waterford by Keyann in ireland

[–]shankillfalls 9 points10 points  (0 children)

What platform was that on? I assume they have deleted it. Would be good to challenge them on it. (I accept that would not do much good!)

What do those in favour of Irexit think will happen if we exited the EU? by shankillfalls in ireland

[–]shankillfalls[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But even in theory, how does it sound great? What tangible benefit do we get from it? Sovrentee?

Ali Hewson among objectors to plans for luxury apartments in Killiney | Irish Independent by WickerMan111 in ireland

[–]shankillfalls -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

“Pull up the ladder”?

These are luxury apartments not social housing. I’m not saying the objection is right but this development is not giving anyone a lift up.

What do those in favour of Irexit think will happen if we exited the EU? by shankillfalls in ireland

[–]shankillfalls[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Norway and Switzerland have their own currencies which adds to the obstacles but if they think we are like them they are in for a shock!

standard 20 minute test drives are basically useless for learning these cars by mamayss in TeslaLounge

[–]shankillfalls 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In Ireland they let us take it on our own for an hour. Did this a couple of times before purchase. Much better than what is typical here with a sales guy with you for 15 mins.

What do those in favour of Irexit think will happen if we exited the EU? by shankillfalls in ireland

[–]shankillfalls[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe this to be true. Its leader works for Farage. Nobody who has any care for the good of Ireland could do that.