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#1

General discussion / Re: Eurovision final here we c...

Last post by Blowitupref - Today at 12:19:55 PM

Eurovision has kicked out the Netherlands' entrant following a controversy over an 'incident' he was involved in.

Joost Klein was alleged to have made verbal threats to a female Eurovision production worker at the event's venue in Malmo, Sweden, on Thursday night.

#2

General discussion / Re: The far right

Last post by Truthsayer - Today at 12:12:01 PM

As a rule I wouldn't let anyone from countries like Somalia in, one of the least developed countries in the world and fair to say they have fairly different views to us. Oh and seem to like to carry knives.

Was going to say bit of subtle racism there but it isn't even subtle.. just throw it out on social media that Somalians 'like to carry knives' - is how the far right works to instil fear and animosity towards migrants. Do u have evidence to support this?

#3

General discussion / Re: The far right

Last post by Kidder81 - Today at 11:52:25 AM

As a rule I wouldn't let anyone from countries like Somalia in, one of the least developed countries in the world and fair to say they have fairly different views to us. Oh and seem to like to carry knives.

#4

General discussion / Re: The far right

Last post by whitey - Today at 10:57:41 AM

It's not really that complicated

Enforce existing laws

Deport people whose claims are denied

Rigorous background checks on new arrivals

Set Welfare benefits in line with European averages (not double)

Can you explain to me how you do "rigorous background checks" on someone fleeing a warzone. Do you send a form to their local police station?

Also, do you think their should be rigourous checks on all sides. Would there be anything to be said for some checks on these far right goons? I mean if they were involved in local sports, foroige, community games etc then they'd already have been Garda vetted, but we know none of them do anything in their community. I'm all for rigorous checks on them so we can see who has criminal records, beats their wife and sells drugs etc. I'm sure you'd agree you wouldn't want those type of people heading up your racist protests

Great

So we're in agreement then. More rigorous checks on incoming applicants are a good thing.

So we don't end up with a shambolic situation like the one highlighted last week where a guy (convicted sex offender) denied asylum in 3 separate countries can get in having destroyed a fake Swedish passport

And he then took a (taxpayer funded) legal action against the government to avoid deportation

#5

GAA Discussion / Re: Ulster Senior football cha...

Last post by pbat - Today at 10:56:12 AM

Armagh/Donegal play next Sunday in the Ladies Ulster final, would it have been that hard to agree a financial arrangement with the Ladies to get a few quid from tomorrows gate and have a double header?

#6

General discussion / Re: The far right

Last post by Rossfan - Today at 10:41:05 AM

And who is funding them.

One of them goes about roaring about protecting children. Yet a Court has banned him from any contact with his children. And he has drug dealing convictions to boot.
Another has a foreign wife who belched on a bank loan.

Reynolds and Barrett who both claim to be leaders of "The National(sic) Party" are standing in the North/West Euro constituency.
I wonder will they get more votes than Jamie Bin Lid 167.

#7

GAA Discussion / Re: GaaGo

Last post by didlyi - Today at 10:37:55 AM

I think Cork People have every right to be upset. They are the most populous hurling county and yet 3 of their munster hurling matches are behind a pay wall. Something stinks about that, the Gaa know that these 3 games alone will generate huge income. Do the Gaa or RTE produce viewing figures for Gaago?

#8

GAA Discussion / Re: All Ireland U20 football c...

Last post by Rossfan - Today at 10:36:00 AM

Big day today.
C'MON ROS💛💛💛💙💙

#9

Antrim / Re: Antrim Hurling

Last post by Derryman forever - Today at 10:00:17 AM

Wishing Antrim hurlers good luck, good hurling and a safe and happy trip home.

#10

General discussion / Re: The far right

Last post by Itchy - Today at 09:44:26 AM

It's not really that complicated

Enforce existing laws

Deport people whose claims are denied

Rigorous background checks on new arrivals

Set Welfare benefits in line with European averages (not double)

Can you explain to me how you do "rigorous background checks" on someone fleeing a warzone. Do you send a form to their local police station?

Also, do you think their should be rigourous checks on all sides. Would there be anything to be said for some checks on these far right goons? I mean if they were involved in local sports, foroige, community games etc then they'd already have been Garda vetted, but we know none of them do anything in their community. I'm all for rigorous checks on them so we can see who has criminal records, beats their wife and sells drugs etc. I'm sure you'd agree you wouldn't want those type of people heading up your racist protests