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The “Tweetgate” Effect

Posted on Mar 13, 2012 by NFB

Poor old Sean Gallagher. The whole affair over that Frontline debate had a stink of it, and it wasn’t just coming from him. The revelation that RTE botched its own vetting procedures on accurate content to introduce to the debate … Continue reading →

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Clusterf**k To The Aras Aftermath: The Losers

Posted on Nov 2, 2011 by NFB

The last of my posts on the Presidential election. We’ve discussed the winner and the “sort-of” winners. Now the losers. Mitchell was the worst of the choices that Fine Gael could have gone with. I’ve discussed it about him before. … Continue reading →

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

Posted on Nov 1, 2011 by NFB

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 Aftermath: The Winner

Posted on Oct 31, 2011 by NFB

The first of five post-vote articles that I’m throwing up daily for the next week. The election is done, and the Labour candidate will be inaugurated as our President in a week or so. I’m sure Higgins will make a … Continue reading →

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Clusterf**k To The Aras: Live Count

Posted on Oct 28, 2011 by NFB

1200: Hi. 1202: So, straight into it. All the exit polls indicate one thing: Michael D. Higgins will be the next President of Ireland. Not only has he cut Gallagher’s lead, he has surpassed him in 9 out of every … Continue reading →

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Clusterf**k To The Aras: Predictions

Posted on Oct 27, 2011 by NFB

I won’t mince words. I believe that Michael D. Higgins will be the next President of Ireland, but that is dependent, mostly, on one crucial issue: he has to be within 10 percentage points of Sean Gallagher at the first count. If … Continue reading →

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Clusterf**k To The Aras: Moratorium Be Damned

Posted on Oct 26, 2011 by NFB

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: The Worst Debate And The Worst Candidates

Posted on Oct 22, 2011 by NFB

It’s been an interesting few days. The latest polls would seem to indicate that Gallagher has not only maintained, but increased his lead. Combined with Dana leapfrogging Davis and Higgins losing votes, well, it’s enough to make me intensely distrustful … Continue reading →

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

Posted on Oct 19, 2011 by NFB

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 Oct 14, 2011 by NFB

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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