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Politics: My Flowerpot Problem And Other Thoughts

I haven’t been talking much about politics lately have I? Used to be a mainstay here as long term readers will know, but not so much in the last while. Like so many others, I have become apathetic towards the … Continue reading

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Fiscal Compact Aftermath: Party By Party

In line with the party-by-party thing that I wrote at the start of the campaign, I might as well finish off my coverage of the Fiscal Compact referendum with the same thing, a few months on. Fine Gael Well, they … Continue reading

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Fiscal Compact: Two Weeks Out

Round-up time. The campaign continues, with much of the momentum now on the side of the “Yes” camp, who have been able to present a more united front then their opponents and have excelled in the debates that have been … Continue reading

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Fiscal Compact: Thoughts On The Campaign And Austerity In Elections

It has been a while since I spoke about the Fiscal Compact referendum. The reason for this is largely how unenthusiastic I have become about the whole process, a point I may expand upon fully at a later date. Suffice … Continue reading

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Fiscal Compact: Party By Party

The campaign has taken its first tentative steps, as the “Yes” and “No” camps make their early declarations. The narrative of the debate so far seems based largely on the issue of whether a re-negotiation of bailout terms would lead … Continue reading

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Limerick, Defence And Foreign Affairs: Cian Prendiville

So, the other day, I received another reply to my e-mail to the Limerick City constituencies…a week after the election. Socialist/ULA candidate Cian Prendiville, the 21 year old. He finished in mid-table, and only now has decided to get back to me. Getting a reply … Continue reading

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General Election 2011: Final Thoughts

So, some election huh? Some constituency by constituency stuff coming later, but for now, I’ll just go party by party based on their totals. Fine Gael, well, it was their day. Utterly masterful vote management saw them get three seats, … Continue reading

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NFBs General Election Index

The coverage is done. if you ever feel nostalgic, you can come here. The Daily Round Up Posts And Here We Go (24 Days To Election) Promises, Promises (23 Days To Election) Honest Fighters (22 Days To Election) Debating The … Continue reading

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The Count: 0940 To 1400

Archive 1000 Hello and welcome to NFBs coverage of the count for General Election 2011. This particular post will serve up until around 13:00 and will proceed in a top down fashion, with the latest news being at the top. … Continue reading

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Success And Nowhere (One Day To Election)

How thin the line between the two, eh? (referring to the title there). Little of substance actually happening today, other than the final rallying calls, the last desperate attempts to gain a few paltry votes. You do notice as time goes … Continue reading

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