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Divorce Referendum (2019): Why I’m Voting “Yes”

Posted on May 23, 2019 by NFB

Are you kidding me? Of course I am voting “Yes” on this. Even if I had zero experience or connection to somebody who has, or is currently going through, divorce proceedings in this country I would still be voting “Yes” … Continue reading →

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The Blasphemy Referendum: Why I’m Voting “Yes”

Posted on Oct 23, 2018 by NFB

Yes, that’s right. We are having a referendum on Friday, though you’d be hard pressed to find much mention of it among political parties, the media or anyone else. The 37th amendment to the Irish constitution is flying very much … Continue reading →

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8th Amendment Repeal: Why I’m Voting “Yes”

Posted on May 11, 2018 by NFB

I’m going to be voting “Yes” on the 25th May, for the repeal of the 8th Amendment, and you should to. I was originally planning on a lengthy post, but after some thought I realised that is wasn’t necessary. Because the reasons … Continue reading →

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Same-Sex Marriage Referendum: Victory

Posted on May 25, 2015 by NFB

There are only a few things that I want to say today. The turnout was huge and the margin of victory was overwhelming. The electorate of Ireland was not duped by a disgraceful campaign of lies, fear, scaremongering and misinformation … Continue reading →

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Same-Sex Marriage Referendum: One Day Out

Posted on May 21, 2015 by NFB

So. I could try a number of things here. Another link dump for the past 24 hours worth of news. An appeal to emotional. An appeal to rationality. All of those things can be found throughout the internet and social … Continue reading →

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Same-Sex Marriage Referendum: Two Days Out

Posted on May 20, 2015 by NFB

Less than 48 hours until the polls open! Last night there was a debate. I did not watch it. I’m confident that if I had, I would have thought “Yes” won, while “No” voters will think “No” won. And the … Continue reading →

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Same-Sex Marriage Referendum: Three Days Out

Posted on May 19, 2015 by NFB

Hotting up now, a veritable avalanche of news every time I turn to Google. Despite the fact that most polls indicate that a huge majority – up to 80% or more – have already made up their minds, both sides … Continue reading →

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Same-Sex Marriage Referendum: Four Days Out

Posted on May 18, 2015 by NFB

Time’s moving on now. As expected a few more polls have been released since the last time I wrote on this, and it’s a varied mix. The common thread is that the “Yes” side has the lead, and a sizable … Continue reading →

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Same-Sex Marriage Referendum: Five Days Out

Posted on May 17, 2015 by NFB

So, here we are. Five days away from the vote, and no one certain about how things are going to proceed. Regardless of what anyone says, it was always going to be this way. At time of writing, I have … Continue reading →

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Same-Sex Marriage Referendum: Why I’m Not Voting “No” (Part Two)

Posted on May 11, 2015 by NFB

For Part One, please click here. In the interim, I realised that there is actually a seventh reason that some may vote “No” that is worth discussing, and that will be the last one that I cover. Let’s jump right … Continue reading →

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