tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post6054386546067601161..comments2024-03-23T10:20:15.689+00:00Comments on Léargas: GAME ON!Máirtín Ó Muilleoirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15088662505129211196noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-70848474248610517702010-04-11T14:27:38.290+01:002010-04-11T14:27:38.290+01:00I wish we had your kind of elections in the States...I wish we had your kind of elections in the States. Our "big" elections go on for something like two years now; members of Congress are up for election every two years, so they never stop campaigning. Then, there are the local elections, which seem to be going on all the time.<br /><br />As a Precinct Chair, I'm in the middle of it all the time. I enjoy the canvassing and the constant round of parties, but I really wish the U.S. would shorten the process and that politicians would work for the people instead of for the next campaign.<br /><br />Your Election Day is on my birthday! Hope that brings you some extra good luck.Linda Colemannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-30235797519022032102010-04-10T16:11:20.812+01:002010-04-10T16:11:20.812+01:00Mr Adams, I consider myself a moderate unionist wh...Mr Adams, I consider myself a moderate unionist who respects the politics and aspirations of the Republican electorate in Northern Ireland. In fact it may surprise you that I find our Deputy First Minister a capable and articulate individual. <br /><br />I am a long time reader of your blog and there are times I laugh, scoff, rage and ignore some of the things you write. This however is my first time responding.<br /><br />I am amused at your appeal to the unionist electorate asking what the Union means to us and what our elected expenses representatives do for us. Politicians of whatever hue at the moment are not held in the highest regard. The problems that exists in 'my' community also exists in 'your' community. The social problems are a common bond that unite both communities. So whether its in the context of a sovereign Irish State or the United Kingdom is irrelevant. We live in todays world.<br /><br />The question is for nationalist ireland to ask itself. What type of Ireland would the unionist community like to live in?<br /><br />For too long voices within nationalism have TOLD us of how they see the New Ireland. Just like you describe in this blog. <br /><br />I have no problem with a united Ireland. But it must be exactly want it means. United. <br /><br />Lets be honest Mr Adams, maybe if you listen more to the ordinary unionist citizen and not our 'great' leaders, then maybe just maybe you would understand us better. <br /><br />Best wishes in the General Election.<br /><br />Colin McCormick, East BelfastEast Belfast Blokehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04317065711445724094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-26957802340316112502010-04-10T00:50:57.064+01:002010-04-10T00:50:57.064+01:00God bless you Son. Good luck for the election. Ele...God bless you Son. Good luck for the election. Elections are very important and no-one can underestimate democracy, however imperfect it can be be times. And I know what people think about partitioned democracy, but Sinn Fein is committed to make things right in a proper fashion.Michealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02310793974335095318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-16337357522108295622010-04-08T17:05:06.657+01:002010-04-08T17:05:06.657+01:00this blog
You mean you, surely?
you are not a bl...this blog<br /><br />You mean you, surely?<br /><br />you are not a blog,you write a blog,a blog is not a person<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />samAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-15022938694675204652010-04-08T04:54:03.480+01:002010-04-08T04:54:03.480+01:00Well said, Gerry. It is good to talk for the World...Well said, Gerry. It is good to talk for the World is ruled with Words and they maketh the Man .... and then one can thank GOD* for Women .... or thank Women when Godisagoddess. <br /><br />At least then you'll get a lively discussion and thrusting debate rather than just talking to yourself and sounding silly and mentally unhinged.<br /><br />* In AI HyperRadioProActive NIRobotIQs, Global Operating Devices ........ One of Northern Ireland's Hidden Gems and a very Closely Guarded Stealthy Secret and Transparent ProgramMING Project in the Civil CyberSpace Sphere .... Live Operational Virtual Environment...... for the Better Beta Management of Human Perception with Improved Media Edutainment and Advanced IT Controlled Leverage.<br /><br /><b>Comment moderation has been enabled. All comments must be approved by the blog author.</b> .... To be disapproved would have one pondering on the why should a reasoned explanation be missing.amanfromMarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05742510938925905392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-90066141049447611822010-04-08T01:31:24.842+01:002010-04-08T01:31:24.842+01:00Good luck to all the SF team.
The usual suspects w...Good luck to all the SF team.<br />The usual suspects will try to bolster the SDLP and throw as much muck at you to stifle the growth of SInn Fein.<br />Don't let the B's get you down!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-22277088625825229342010-04-07T22:45:57.903+01:002010-04-07T22:45:57.903+01:00Gerry Day 2 in Newcastle and The SDLP were out yes...Gerry Day 2 in Newcastle and The SDLP were out yesterday touting for a vote.CR has a lot of work to do, The social snobbery is all too prevelant around Newcastle and elsewhere. I hope Catriona is elected with a big mandate She deserves it.You can hear the kids who go to these grammar schols talk about others who don't with a tint of snobbery. The Greens around the town were first out with their posters.Hopefully the local SF cumann will get out quickly. Off to Dublin nowPaul DOrannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-49460189304196563172010-04-07T21:22:59.189+01:002010-04-07T21:22:59.189+01:00Gerry
I'm delighted with your approach for in...Gerry<br /><br />I'm delighted with your approach for integrating Unionists.<br /><br />I would like to ask you, please speak out against the atrocities of the Catholic Church in Ireland. People must not be persuaded any longer by religion when it comes to their vote. The media is already suggesting a possible fear people in the Nationalist community may have for voting Sinn Féin because of the scandal.Angelina Dohertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05752195008990692876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-24779033651984736352010-04-07T19:38:23.720+01:002010-04-07T19:38:23.720+01:00hello Gerry,
To be in Belfast ,now that Sprin...hello Gerry, <br /> To be in Belfast ,now that Spring is here , sould have been the words the poet expressed. Can Sinn Féin do better? ;political movement are just that,a movement. The Ideology of Sinn Féin ,can ane will genuimely move people who care ,about their national goals. Yesterday I was at a meeting with Actor Kirk Douglas , who had a stroke in has changed is life, and works on being a new and better person. Mr.Kirk Douglas had some real collection of inspirational and motivational stories to tell. Ireland and has had a ,likewise has had a storke,adn Sinn Féin can be the doctor,with inspirational and motivational stories, the patient must work to heal.Timothy Doughertynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-89229639639972055162010-04-07T17:04:37.992+01:002010-04-07T17:04:37.992+01:00Gerry
As a political activist myself I have to ag...Gerry<br /><br />As a political activist myself I have to agree that elections are a great time for anyone who genuinely cares. The chance to engage with people, discuss issues both big and small, to meet every aspect of the local community; it's a wonderful opportunity to learn more about your society. And we can never assume that we have nothing more to learn. <br /><br />More seriously, though, I am a little concerned about this election, especially in relation to the north of Ireland. Call me cynical but I am very suspicious about the timing of certain 'revelations' (some might say rumours) over recent months. The capitalist establishment in Britain has been clearly concerned over recent years that they have lost control of the six counties. I would not be surprised to see an increase in subtle nastiness over the coming weeks. The British establishment is great at muckspreading while it suits their purpose, only to apologise later once the damage is done. <br /><br />As for the union, it might be worth pointing out that even that arch-imperialist Winston Churchill, at the time of the 1921 treaty, said that partition should only be a temporary measure. the border is a farce, put in place to perpetuate British divide and rule imperial policies at the time. I think we all know the damage that has caused. <br /><br />This one could be interesting. As a political nerd I'll be watching every minute. Let's see what we're left with on 7 May!Red_Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01162089715546947807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-87606363287000438982010-04-06T22:23:21.781+01:002010-04-06T22:23:21.781+01:00There is nothing local about westminister, it'...There is nothing local about westminister, it's pointless electing anyone to go there, give a good Irish answer to this foreign govt and elect no nationalist to it.It's about time assembly members stood for election in the national parliment in dublin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com