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#1
General discussion / Re: The DUP thread
Last post by From the Bunker - Today at 03:25:01 PM
Quote from: yellowcard on Today at 03:19:43 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on Today at 03:16:08 PMIn 10 years they have had as leaders;
Ian Paisley
Peter Robinson
Arlene Foster
Edwin Poots
Jeffrey Donaldson
Gavin Robinson

The melt-down continues.

In the words of the late Ian Paisley (senior) ''Where's Jeffrey?''




Its a poisoned chalice for whoever steps in next as well. They will have to appoint a leader soon as there are elections coming up in the next year. I don't see too many who would be queuing up to get the job with all of the issues that they have to deal with.


Maybe the unelected Emma Little-Pengelly could be leader? Sure she is Deputy First Minister?
#2
General discussion / Re: The DUP thread
Last post by yellowcard - Today at 03:19:43 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on Today at 03:16:08 PMIn 10 years they have had as leaders;
Ian Paisley
Peter Robinson
Arlene Foster
Edwin Poots
Jeffrey Donaldson
Gavin Robinson

The melt-down continues.

In the words of the late Ian Paisley (senior) ''Where's Jeffrey?''




Its a poisoned chalice for whoever steps in next as well. They will have to appoint a leader soon as there are elections coming up in the next year. I don't see too many who would be queuing up to get the job with all of the issues that they have to deal with.
#3
General discussion / Re: The DUP thread
Last post by gallsman - Today at 03:16:58 PM
I wouldn't have much faith in Robinson's ability to keep anything together or lead in any way. A human burger.
#4
General discussion / Re: The DUP thread
Last post by From the Bunker - Today at 03:16:08 PM
In 10 years they have had as leaders;
Ian Paisley
Peter Robinson
Arlene Foster
Edwin Poots
Jeffrey Donaldson
Gavin Robinson

The melt-down continues.

In the words of the late Ian Paisley (senior) ''Where's Jeffrey?''


#5
General discussion / Re: The Fine Gael thread
Last post by trueblue1234 - Today at 03:15:33 PM
Quote from: whitey on Today at 03:00:05 PM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on Today at 02:57:56 PM
Quote from: whitey on Today at 02:57:02 PM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on Today at 02:31:07 PM
Quote from: whitey on Today at 01:04:05 PM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on Today at 11:06:15 AM
Quote from: whitey on Today at 12:51:46 AM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on Today at 12:35:34 AM
Quote from: whitey on March 28, 2024, 11:42:17 PMI get it

Any any all complaints/concerns regarding migrants/refugees/asylum seekers are driven by racism or stupidity or both

If you're a taxpayer how dare you question the funneling of hundreds of millions in taxpayer money to immigration when basic services such as healthcare, law enforcement and education go unfounded

Should be an interesting election season 



I think the point is why are you not as agitated about other perhaps more significant issues such as the aforementioned tax evasion on the likes of the Healthcare, law enforcement etc if you can explain that, then people might be less likely to label you as potentially racist for constantly referring it back to immigration.

Who said I'm not agitated about all these other things........we just happen to be discussing immigration and in my opinion people have legitimate beefs with the government over how they've handled this crisis

Whether it's the non
enforcement of our own laws, or suddenly finding hundreds of millions of Euros in funding for refugees while basic services for the population at large are seriously underfunded

Do you think they have handled it properly?


It's obvious from your posts your more motivated by the impact of immigration than others aspects that affect healthcare and service provision. I'd say 80% + of your posts are on immigration. If it's just because of the impact immigration has on other services then why aren't you as vocal about the other major factors?

Can you understand why it looks like racism?

Refresh my memory-exact what race do Ukrainians (and Georgians) belong to?



I don't believe they're the only ones that have you hot and bothered. But I'm quite happy to change the word to xenophobic if you prefer?
Quote from: trueblue1234 on Today at 02:31:07 PM
Quote from: whitey on Today at 01:04:05 PM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on Today at 11:06:15 AM
Quote from: whitey on Today at 12:51:46 AM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on Today at 12:35:34 AM
Quote from: whitey on March 28, 2024, 11:42:17 PMI get it

Any any all complaints/concerns regarding migrants/refugees/asylum seekers are driven by racism or stupidity or both

If you're a taxpayer how dare you question the funneling of hundreds of millions in taxpayer money to immigration when basic services such as healthcare, law enforcement and education go unfounded

Should be an interesting election season 



I think the point is why are you not as agitated about other perhaps more significant issues such as the aforementioned tax evasion on the likes of the Healthcare, law enforcement etc if you can explain that, then people might be less likely to label you as potentially racist for constantly referring it back to immigration.

Who said I'm not agitated about all these other things........we just happen to be discussing immigration and in my opinion people have legitimate beefs with the government over how they've handled this crisis

Whether it's the non
enforcement of our own laws, or suddenly finding hundreds of millions of Euros in funding for refugees while basic services for the population at large are seriously underfunded

Do you think they have handled it properly?


It's obvious from your posts your more motivated by the impact of immigration than others aspects that affect healthcare and service provision. I'd say 80% + of your posts are on immigration. If it's just because of the impact immigration has on other services then why aren't you as vocal about the other major factors?

Can you understand why it looks like racism?

Refresh my memory-exact what race do Ukrainians (and Georgians) belong to?



I don't believe they're the only ones that have you hot and bothered. But I'm quite happy to change the word to xenophobic if you prefer?

So is it xenophobic for people to support the governments policy of
"bringing Ireland in line with other EU countries" when it comes to welfare payments to Ukrainians?

https://www.barrons.com/amp/news/ireland-to-cut-financial-support-for-ukrainian-refugees-1f1b1c7d#

Who claimed that?

You did. Unless I misunderstood you


You did.

The reason I think you're xenophobic is that you only post about the impact of immigration on service provision, And none of the other factors that impact it. That makes me think you've decided to weight more against that factor because it fits in with your beliefs better.

Just my opinion to be fair.
#6
General discussion / Re: The DUP thread
Last post by AustinPowers - Today at 03:10:30 PM
Quote from: dec on Today at 02:14:09 PMConvenient timing for the hardliners after he agreed to go back in to government.

That would be  my thinking too.

Might we see Stormont  collapse again?  I wouldn't be surprised with  big Jeff gone., and  Robinson  now  head honcho
#7
General discussion / Re: Cost Of Living
Last post by theticklemister - Today at 03:05:57 PM
Aye a fish supper is dear as f**k
#8
General discussion / Re: The Fine Gael thread
Last post by whitey - Today at 03:04:31 PM
Great-we've reached a consensus then

So if a person is upset about the financial cost of the Ukrainians to the Irish taxpayer, they are neither racist nor xenophobic
#9
General discussion / Re: The Fine Gael thread
Last post by whitey - Today at 03:00:05 PM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on Today at 02:57:56 PM
Quote from: whitey on Today at 02:57:02 PM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on Today at 02:31:07 PM
Quote from: whitey on Today at 01:04:05 PM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on Today at 11:06:15 AM
Quote from: whitey on Today at 12:51:46 AM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on Today at 12:35:34 AM
Quote from: whitey on March 28, 2024, 11:42:17 PMI get it

Any any all complaints/concerns regarding migrants/refugees/asylum seekers are driven by racism or stupidity or both

If you're a taxpayer how dare you question the funneling of hundreds of millions in taxpayer money to immigration when basic services such as healthcare, law enforcement and education go unfounded

Should be an interesting election season 



I think the point is why are you not as agitated about other perhaps more significant issues such as the aforementioned tax evasion on the likes of the Healthcare, law enforcement etc if you can explain that, then people might be less likely to label you as potentially racist for constantly referring it back to immigration.

Who said I'm not agitated about all these other things........we just happen to be discussing immigration and in my opinion people have legitimate beefs with the government over how they've handled this crisis

Whether it's the non
enforcement of our own laws, or suddenly finding hundreds of millions of Euros in funding for refugees while basic services for the population at large are seriously underfunded

Do you think they have handled it properly?


It's obvious from your posts your more motivated by the impact of immigration than others aspects that affect healthcare and service provision. I'd say 80% + of your posts are on immigration. If it's just because of the impact immigration has on other services then why aren't you as vocal about the other major factors?

Can you understand why it looks like racism?

Refresh my memory-exact what race do Ukrainians (and Georgians) belong to?



I don't believe they're the only ones that have you hot and bothered. But I'm quite happy to change the word to xenophobic if you prefer?
Quote from: trueblue1234 on Today at 02:31:07 PM
Quote from: whitey on Today at 01:04:05 PM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on Today at 11:06:15 AM
Quote from: whitey on Today at 12:51:46 AM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on Today at 12:35:34 AM
Quote from: whitey on March 28, 2024, 11:42:17 PMI get it

Any any all complaints/concerns regarding migrants/refugees/asylum seekers are driven by racism or stupidity or both

If you're a taxpayer how dare you question the funneling of hundreds of millions in taxpayer money to immigration when basic services such as healthcare, law enforcement and education go unfounded

Should be an interesting election season 



I think the point is why are you not as agitated about other perhaps more significant issues such as the aforementioned tax evasion on the likes of the Healthcare, law enforcement etc if you can explain that, then people might be less likely to label you as potentially racist for constantly referring it back to immigration.

Who said I'm not agitated about all these other things........we just happen to be discussing immigration and in my opinion people have legitimate beefs with the government over how they've handled this crisis

Whether it's the non
enforcement of our own laws, or suddenly finding hundreds of millions of Euros in funding for refugees while basic services for the population at large are seriously underfunded

Do you think they have handled it properly?


It's obvious from your posts your more motivated by the impact of immigration than others aspects that affect healthcare and service provision. I'd say 80% + of your posts are on immigration. If it's just because of the impact immigration has on other services then why aren't you as vocal about the other major factors?

Can you understand why it looks like racism?

Refresh my memory-exact what race do Ukrainians (and Georgians) belong to?



I don't believe they're the only ones that have you hot and bothered. But I'm quite happy to change the word to xenophobic if you prefer?

So is it xenophobic for people to support the governments policy of
"bringing Ireland in line with other EU countries" when it comes to welfare payments to Ukrainians?

https://www.barrons.com/amp/news/ireland-to-cut-financial-support-for-ukrainian-refugees-1f1b1c7d#

Who claimed that?

You did. Unless I misunderstood you

#10
General discussion / Re: The Fine Gael thread
Last post by trueblue1234 - Today at 02:57:56 PM
Quote from: whitey on Today at 02:57:02 PM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on Today at 02:31:07 PM
Quote from: whitey on Today at 01:04:05 PM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on Today at 11:06:15 AM
Quote from: whitey on Today at 12:51:46 AM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on Today at 12:35:34 AM
Quote from: whitey on March 28, 2024, 11:42:17 PMI get it

Any any all complaints/concerns regarding migrants/refugees/asylum seekers are driven by racism or stupidity or both

If you're a taxpayer how dare you question the funneling of hundreds of millions in taxpayer money to immigration when basic services such as healthcare, law enforcement and education go unfounded

Should be an interesting election season 



I think the point is why are you not as agitated about other perhaps more significant issues such as the aforementioned tax evasion on the likes of the Healthcare, law enforcement etc if you can explain that, then people might be less likely to label you as potentially racist for constantly referring it back to immigration.

Who said I'm not agitated about all these other things........we just happen to be discussing immigration and in my opinion people have legitimate beefs with the government over how they've handled this crisis

Whether it's the non
enforcement of our own laws, or suddenly finding hundreds of millions of Euros in funding for refugees while basic services for the population at large are seriously underfunded

Do you think they have handled it properly?


It's obvious from your posts your more motivated by the impact of immigration than others aspects that affect healthcare and service provision. I'd say 80% + of your posts are on immigration. If it's just because of the impact immigration has on other services then why aren't you as vocal about the other major factors?

Can you understand why it looks like racism?

Refresh my memory-exact what race do Ukrainians (and Georgians) belong to?



I don't believe they're the only ones that have you hot and bothered. But I'm quite happy to change the word to xenophobic if you prefer?
Quote from: trueblue1234 on Today at 02:31:07 PM
Quote from: whitey on Today at 01:04:05 PM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on Today at 11:06:15 AM
Quote from: whitey on Today at 12:51:46 AM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on Today at 12:35:34 AM
Quote from: whitey on March 28, 2024, 11:42:17 PMI get it

Any any all complaints/concerns regarding migrants/refugees/asylum seekers are driven by racism or stupidity or both

If you're a taxpayer how dare you question the funneling of hundreds of millions in taxpayer money to immigration when basic services such as healthcare, law enforcement and education go unfounded

Should be an interesting election season 



I think the point is why are you not as agitated about other perhaps more significant issues such as the aforementioned tax evasion on the likes of the Healthcare, law enforcement etc if you can explain that, then people might be less likely to label you as potentially racist for constantly referring it back to immigration.

Who said I'm not agitated about all these other things........we just happen to be discussing immigration and in my opinion people have legitimate beefs with the government over how they've handled this crisis

Whether it's the non
enforcement of our own laws, or suddenly finding hundreds of millions of Euros in funding for refugees while basic services for the population at large are seriously underfunded

Do you think they have handled it properly?


It's obvious from your posts your more motivated by the impact of immigration than others aspects that affect healthcare and service provision. I'd say 80% + of your posts are on immigration. If it's just because of the impact immigration has on other services then why aren't you as vocal about the other major factors?

Can you understand why it looks like racism?

Refresh my memory-exact what race do Ukrainians (and Georgians) belong to?



I don't believe they're the only ones that have you hot and bothered. But I'm quite happy to change the word to xenophobic if you prefer?

So is it xenophobic for people to support the governments policy of
"bringing Ireland in line with other EU countries" when it comes to welfare payments to Ukrainians?

https://www.barrons.com/amp/news/ireland-to-cut-financial-support-for-ukrainian-refugees-1f1b1c7d#

Who claimed that?