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Clusterf**k To The Aras Aftermath: The “Sort-Of” Winners

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

Continuing my post-election series. What is a “sort-of” winner? My definition would be: a person or organisation that claims success despite failing to win in a contest. There are two “sort-of” winners coming out of the Presidential and by-elections and … Continue reading →

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Clusterf**k To The Aras: Moratorium Be Damned

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

As mentioned in my last post on the Presidential campaign, I was undecided about who to actually vote for, due to the deficiencies I could see in all of the candidates. But, since then I have made a decision and … Continue reading →

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Clusterf**k To The Aras: Higgins On The Last Word

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

Impressions: -Bloody hell, he can be condescending. You understand the powers of the President? What a coincidence, so do I! You’re not alone! -I don’t care what his great Grandad did 80 years ago. -Paraphrasing: “I think assassinations are wrong” “Was Osama … Continue reading →

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Clusterf**k To The Aras: Mud-slinging And Round-Up

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

One thing that I have noticed about this Presidential campaign is the amount of commentary on the “mud-slinging” and “dirty” tactics being employed by the media and the candidates. It seems some people think that this 2011 Presidential campaign is … Continue reading →

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Clusterf**k To The Aras: Gallagher And Mitchell

Posted on October 9, 2011 by

It is a very big surprise to see Sean Gallagher doing so well in this race. Saying that, it was inevitable really, if I had put any thought into it. Higgins and Gallagher, the two candidates without any major flaws, … Continue reading →

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Moments In Irish Presidential History: Mary McAleese And…

Posted on October 8, 2011 by

It’s difficult for me to really talk about Mary McAleese in terms of an historical presidential moment. She’s the current President after all, and I was always thought that stuff this recent isn’t history, its journalism. That, and like Mary … Continue reading →

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Clusterf**k To The Aras: Sorry (I Was Caught)

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

So, three candidates are falling away. Mary Davis. The revelations about her earnings in recent years make for uncomfortable reading. While she may have been perfectly entitled to the massive amounts of money that she earned, I would have deep-seeded … Continue reading →

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Clusterf**k To The Aras: The Late Late Debate

Posted on October 2, 2011 by

Having watched the Late Late debate, I thought I’d share a few quick thoughts on each of the candidates. Gay Mitchell – Strong and confident in most of his answers. – But, not much time to answer due to the … Continue reading →

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Clusterf**k To The Aras: And Then There Were Seven

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

It has been a busy week in the Irish Presidential race. I previously expressed my doubts that David Norris could get the required number of Oireachtas members or county councils in order to get on the ballot. I based this … Continue reading →

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Moments In Irish Presidential History: Patrick Hillery And The Late Night Phone Calls

Posted on September 24, 2011 by

In order to understand the most notable moment in the Presidency of Patrick Hillery, one has to understand one of the more complicated Presidential powers. The President appoints the Taoiseach and his/her government, once they have been selected by a … Continue reading →

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