Sinn Fein? They have gone away, you know.

[foxcommander]

The reason Slab got done for tax evasion was because they failed to pin anything else on him. There have been more people than Slab at that crack. No evidence that the Shinners had anything to do with it.

As I said - this is payback time from the cops masquerading as a tax issue. They've wanted to jail him for years but couldn't get the evidence to do it.

In fairness fox, I've no doubt he's guilty.  I've also no doubt he was in the IRA.

Rossfan trying to connect it all to SF is a bit pathetic though.  SF are not the IRA.  This constant faux outrage towards SF for the actions of ex IRA members (who are now not connected to the party) is clearly to try to halt their rise in 26 Co. politics.  And it reeks of desperation.

I don't recognise the free state courts and their workings so any judgement they make is prejudiced, especially since the government vote in their own cronies to positions of power.

Mr Murphy certainly won't get a favourable outcome due to past speculation.

Rossfan is a pretty pathetic individual so I wouldn't be too worried what he's got to say. He's just squealing out he party line like a good little boy.

[mikehunt]

Jasus Franko will you come out of cloud cuckooland 

ask him for a lift when he's on his way out.

[Franko]

Rossfan trying to connect it all to SF is a bit pathetic though.  SF are not the IRA.  This constant faux outrage towards SF for the actions of ex IRA members (who are now not connected to the party) is clearly to try to halt their rise in 26 Co. politics.  And it reeks of desperation.

Jasus Franko will you come out of cloud cuckooland 
I'm afraid only the most gullible (or SF party members) believe that oul blather.
As for confusing you earlier I said the loss of potential seats (not existing ones).
Happy Christmas and hope ye're not too disappointed with ye're 22/25 seats return in Feb 16.

I neither have a vote nor particularly care what way the results go.  There are no parties in either of the jurisdictions on this island that provide any real representation (as a party - there are a few decent individuals, but party ties tend to hold them back from achieving more).

I just get a little nauseated by your inane attempts to claim some sort of victory when an old provo gets nailed for something everyone and his dog knew he was up to for years.  It's not going to make a blind bit of difference.  Pack away the party hats and streamers and save them for Christmas.

[Rossfan]

He could have given up his old ways when the War ended in 1998.
Every time an "old Provo" is nailed will open a lot of potential SF voters' eyes to the nature of the beast.
The less seats they get the better the chance of saving the State being fcukd up economically again.
I have to think of the children's future not getting more funds for "Community Workers".

[foxcommander]

He could have given up his old ways when the War ended in 1998.
Every time an "old Provo" is nailed will open a lot of potential SF voters' eyes to the nature of the beast.
The less seats they get the better the chance of saving the State being fcukd up economically again.
I have to think of the children's future not getting more funds for "Community Workers".

Erm...which parties do you think were in power when the state got fckd up economically in the first place..

but they're OK to re-elect??

[Maguire01]

The only problem I can see for SF here is that Gerry will be forced to either condemn Murphy or support him (he can't escape the questions with an election looming). Both options present difficulties. His previous statements on the matter don't help him.

[foxcommander]

The only problem I can see for SF here is that Gerry will be forced to either condemn Murphy or support him (he can't escape the questions with an election looming). Both options present difficulties. His previous statements on the matter don't help him.

I don't see why Thomas Murphy's affairs is something that needs to be brought into the political forum? Or does an elected official need to publicly comment on every politician/businessman/self-employed person's financial status?

Ridiculous.

[Maguire01]

The only problem I can see for SF here is that Gerry will be forced to either condemn Murphy or support him (he can't escape the questions with an election looming). Both options present difficulties. His previous statements on the matter don't help him.

I don't see why Thomas Murphy's affairs is something that needs to be brought into the political forum? Or does an elected official need to publicly comment on every politician/businessman/self-employed person's financial status?

Ridiculous.

Yeah, only Adams has a history in being vocal in supporting this particular individual.

[Franko]

He could have given up his old ways when the War ended in 1998.
Every time an "old Provo" is nailed will open a lot of potential SF voters' eyes to the nature of the beast.
The less seats they get the better the chance of saving the State being fcukd up economically again.
I have to think of the children's future not getting more funds for "Community Workers".

If it takes this verdict to open the eyes of potential voters to the behaviour of Murphy then I'd venture they've been living in that 'cuckooland' you were discussing earlier.  This changes nothing, you'd just like it to because it makes you feel good.

[Hardy]

The only problem I can see for SF here is that Gerry will be forced to either condemn Murphy or support him (he can't escape the questions with an election looming). Both options present difficulties. His previous statements on the matter don't help him.

I don't see why Thomas Murphy's affairs is something that needs to be brought into the political forum? Or does an elected official need to publicly comment on every politician/businessman/self-employed person's financial status?

Ridiculous.

Right. So that'll be an end to your Denis O'Brien/Enda Kenny schtick then?

[Hardy]

The reason Slab got done for tax evasion was because they failed to pin anything else on him.

Worked with Al Capone  so it makes perfect sense.

[foxcommander]

The only problem I can see for SF here is that Gerry will be forced to either condemn Murphy or support him (he can't escape the questions with an election looming). Both options present difficulties. His previous statements on the matter don't help him.

I don't see why Thomas Murphy's affairs is something that needs to be brought into the political forum? Or does an elected official need to publicly comment on every politician/businessman/self-employed person's financial status?

Ridiculous.

Right. So that'll be an end to your Denis O'Brien/Enda Kenny schtick then?

I've never heard Enda being asked consistently about Denis' affairs in the media. But if you'd like to start...
and Mr Murphy is pin money compared to what Dinny has been up to.

[Hardy]

The only problem I can see for SF here is that Gerry will be forced to either condemn Murphy or support him (he can't escape the questions with an election looming). Both options present difficulties. His previous statements on the matter don't help him.

I don't see why Thomas Murphy's affairs is something that needs to be brought into the political forum? Or does an elected official need to publicly comment on every politician/businessman/self-employed person's financial status?

Ridiculous.

Right. So that'll be an end to your Denis O'Brien/Enda Kenny schtick then?

I've never heard Enda being asked consistently about Denis' affairs in the media. But if you'd like to start...
and Mr Murphy is pin money compared to what Dinny has been up to.

I understand. Four legs good, two legs bad. Except ...

[foxcommander]

The only problem I can see for SF here is that Gerry will be forced to either condemn Murphy or support him (he can't escape the questions with an election looming). Both options present difficulties. His previous statements on the matter don't help him.

I don't see why Thomas Murphy's affairs is something that needs to be brought into the political forum? Or does an elected official need to publicly comment on every politician/businessman/self-employed person's financial status?

Ridiculous.

Right. So that'll be an end to your Denis O'Brien/Enda Kenny schtick then?

I've never heard Enda being asked consistently about Denis' affairs in the media. But if you'd like to start...
and Mr Murphy is pin money compared to what Dinny has been up to.

I understand. Four legs good, two legs bad. Except ...

Except Dinny has been directly benefitting from the politicians awards for years.
How we'd all love 100 million euro write-offs.

[Rossfan]

He could have given up his old ways when the War ended in 1998.
Every time an "old Provo" is nailed will open a lot of potential SF voters' eyes to the nature of the beast.
The less seats they get the better the chance of saving the State being fcukd up economically again.
I have to think of the children's future not getting more funds for "Community Workers".

If it takes this verdict to open the eyes of potential voters to the behaviour of Murphy then I'd venture they've been living in that 'cuckooland' you were discussing earlier.  This changes nothing, you'd just like it to because it makes you feel good.

Half the 18 to 35 year olds in the 26 Cos never heard of Slabeen or loads more of the heroes of 1969 to 98.
It always makes me as a taxpayer feel good when any tax dodger is found out.
And it's a bonus if it costs SF and helps prevent them from ruining the Economy.