Race for the ARAS 2025

[Shamrock Shore]

Catherine Connolly finding her ties to Moscow Mick and Kremin Clare not washing with lots of folk, inc myself.

But it's a marathon, not a spint. Lots can happen. She needs to explain her ties to them, to Assad and Putin. Even typing that makes me think she's an also-ran.

Martin has ditthered too long and allowed Bertie and an others to look for the gig. Typical Meehall. He makes Hamlet look impulsive.

Heather will bring Tray Bakes to the Aras. No harm in that. May not be fluent in the Gaelige but neither am I so I am not going to be judgie.

[armaghniac]

Catherine Connolly finding her ties to Moscow Mick and Kremin Clare not washing with lots of folk, inc myself.

She's being interviewed on RTÉ now and wriggling when asked about Moscow Mick and Kremlin Clare. Apparently we should consider not sanctioning Russia because we haven't sanctioned every nasty place. 

[PadraicHenryPearse]

Catherine Connolly finding her ties to Moscow Mick and Kremin Clare not washing with lots of folk, inc myself.

She's being interviewed on RTÉ now and wriggling when asked about Moscow Mick and Kremlin Clare. Apparently we should consider not sanctioning Russia because we haven't sanctioned every nasty place. 

https://www.facebook.com/catherineconnollyTD/videos/catherines-statement-on-the-third-anniversary-of-russias-invasion-of-ukrainer%C3%A1it/643913554787819/

Claire and Mick

https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/mick-wallace-and-clare-daly-why-we-voted-against-the-eu-resolution-on-ukraine-1.4816676

[Banks of the Bann]

Catherine Connolly finding her ties to Moscow Mick and Kremin Clare not washing with lots of folk, inc myself.

She's being interviewed on RTÉ now and wriggling when asked about Moscow Mick and Kremlin Clare. Apparently we should consider not sanctioning Russia because we haven't sanctioned every nasty place. 

https://www.facebook.com/catherineconnollyTD/videos/catherines-statement-on-the-third-anniversary-of-russias-invasion-of-ukrainer%C3%A1it/643913554787819/

Claire and Mick

https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/mick-wallace-and-clare-daly-why-we-voted-against-the-eu-resolution-on-ukraine-1.4816676

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Is that article supposed to be some sort of defence of those two tramps?

Calling on Russia to do something they know they won't do, i.e. cease all military activities in Ukraine while simultaneously being against Ukraine being given the means to defend itself. Total utter disingenuous claptrap.

[Banks of the Bann]

Catherine Connolly finding her ties to Moscow Mick and Kremin Clare not washing with lots of folk, inc myself.

She's being interviewed on RTÉ now and wriggling when asked about Moscow Mick and Kremlin Clare. Apparently we should consider not sanctioning Russia because we haven't sanctioned every nasty place. 

https://www.facebook.com/catherineconnollyTD/videos/catherines-statement-on-the-third-anniversary-of-russias-invasion-of-ukrainer%C3%A1it/643913554787819/

Claire and Mick

https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/mick-wallace-and-clare-daly-why-we-voted-against-the-eu-resolution-on-ukraine-1.4816676

Is that article supposed to be some sort of defense of those two tramps?

Calling on Russia to do something they know they won't do, i.e. cease all military activities in Ukraine while simultaneously being against Ukraine being given the means to defend itself. Total utter disingenuous claptrap.

[PadraicHenryPearse]

Catherine Connolly finding her ties to Moscow Mick and Kremin Clare not washing with lots of folk, inc myself.

She's being interviewed on RTÉ now and wriggling when asked about Moscow Mick and Kremlin Clare. Apparently we should consider not sanctioning Russia because we haven't sanctioned every nasty place. 

https://www.facebook.com/catherineconnollyTD/videos/catherines-statement-on-the-third-anniversary-of-russias-invasion-of-ukrainer%C3%A1it/643913554787819/

Claire and Mick

https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/mick-wallace-and-clare-daly-why-we-voted-against-the-eu-resolution-on-ukraine-1.4816676

Is that article supposed to be some sort of defense of those two tramps?

Calling on Russia to do something they know they won't do, i.e. cease all military activities in Ukraine while simultaneously being against Ukraine being given the means to defend itself. Total utter disingenuous claptrap.

thought I was an anti zionist turns our I'm Tel Aviv PHP, as I am calling o Israel to do something I know they won't do while simultaneously being against Palestinans being given the means to defend themselves. A position I believe the late Pope also had..

what have US and Europeans done only sell off old stock just enough to keep the slaughter and war going while updating and increasing their own arms and budgets!!! at the same time all these wonderful allies look away at the genocide in Gaza and the ethic cleansing in the west bank.

[Banks of the Bann]

Catherine Connolly finding her ties to Moscow Mick and Kremin Clare not washing with lots of folk, inc myself.

She's being interviewed on RTÉ now and wriggling when asked about Moscow Mick and Kremlin Clare. Apparently we should consider not sanctioning Russia because we haven't sanctioned every nasty place. 

https://www.facebook.com/catherineconnollyTD/videos/catherines-statement-on-the-third-anniversary-of-russias-invasion-of-ukrainer%C3%A1it/643913554787819/

Claire and Mick

https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/mick-wallace-and-clare-daly-why-we-voted-against-the-eu-resolution-on-ukraine-1.4816676

Is that article supposed to be some sort of defense of those two tramps?

Calling on Russia to do something they know they won't do, i.e. cease all military activities in Ukraine while simultaneously being against Ukraine being given the means to defend itself. Total utter disingenuous claptrap.

thought I was an anti zionist turns our I'm Tel Aviv PHP, as I am calling o Israel to do something I know they won't do while simultaneously being against Palestinans being given the means to defend themselves. A position I believe the late Pope also had..

what have US and Europeans done only sell off old stock just enough to keep the slaughter and war going while updating and increasing their own arms and budgets!!! at the same time all these wonderful allies look away at the genocide in Gaza and the ethic cleansing in the west bank.

Where would Ukraine be now without all the old stock they were provided?

There probably wouldn't be a Ukraine, something that would make you, Clare, and Mick very happy.

p.s they have received brand new equipment as well so you're talking shite there, as usual.

And of course, as most tankies fail to acknowledge, if Russia hadn't invaded, there would be no need for any weapons to be provided to Ukraine.

[PadraicHenryPearse]

Catherine Connolly finding her ties to Moscow Mick and Kremin Clare not washing with lots of folk, inc myself.

She's being interviewed on RTÉ now and wriggling when asked about Moscow Mick and Kremlin Clare. Apparently we should consider not sanctioning Russia because we haven't sanctioned every nasty place. 

https://www.facebook.com/catherineconnollyTD/videos/catherines-statement-on-the-third-anniversary-of-russias-invasion-of-ukrainer%C3%A1it/643913554787819/

Claire and Mick

https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/mick-wallace-and-clare-daly-why-we-voted-against-the-eu-resolution-on-ukraine-1.4816676

Is that article supposed to be some sort of defense of those two tramps?

Calling on Russia to do something they know they won't do, i.e. cease all military activities in Ukraine while simultaneously being against Ukraine being given the means to defend itself. Total utter disingenuous claptrap.

thought I was an anti zionist turns our I'm Tel Aviv PHP, as I am calling o Israel to do something I know they won't do while simultaneously being against Palestinans being given the means to defend themselves. A position I believe the late Pope also had..

what have US and Europeans done only sell off old stock just enough to keep the slaughter and war going while updating and increasing their own arms and budgets!!! at the same time all these wonderful allies look away at the genocide in Gaza and the ethic cleansing in the west bank.

Where would Ukraine be now without all the old stock they were provided?

There probably wouldn't be a Ukraine, something that would make you, Clare, and Mick very happy.

p.s they have received brand new equipment as well so you're talking shite there, as usual.

why would I be happy or claire and mick for that matter...absolutely ridiculous logic as usual. pointless engaging with you.

Ukrainians can hold different views on war etx. but on the board and in irish media if you aren't for more war, you are a tankie etc.

[Banks of the Bann]

Catherine Connolly finding her ties to Moscow Mick and Kremin Clare not washing with lots of folk, inc myself.

She's being interviewed on RTÉ now and wriggling when asked about Moscow Mick and Kremlin Clare. Apparently we should consider not sanctioning Russia because we haven't sanctioned every nasty place. 

https://www.facebook.com/catherineconnollyTD/videos/catherines-statement-on-the-third-anniversary-of-russias-invasion-of-ukrainer%C3%A1it/643913554787819/

Claire and Mick

https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/mick-wallace-and-clare-daly-why-we-voted-against-the-eu-resolution-on-ukraine-1.4816676

Is that article supposed to be some sort of defense of those two tramps?

Calling on Russia to do something they know they won't do, i.e. cease all military activities in Ukraine while simultaneously being against Ukraine being given the means to defend itself. Total utter disingenuous claptrap.

thought I was an anti zionist turns our I'm Tel Aviv PHP, as I am calling o Israel to do something I know they won't do while simultaneously being against Palestinans being given the means to defend themselves. A position I believe the late Pope also had..

what have US and Europeans done only sell off old stock just enough to keep the slaughter and war going while updating and increasing their own arms and budgets!!! at the same time all these wonderful allies look away at the genocide in Gaza and the ethic cleansing in the west bank.

Where would Ukraine be now without all the old stock they were provided?

There probably wouldn't be a Ukraine, something that would make you, Clare, and Mick very happy.

p.s they have received brand new equipment as well so you're talking shite there, as usual.

why would I be happy or claire and mick for that matter...absolutely ridiculous logic as usual. pointless engaging with you.

Ukrainians can hold different views on war etx. but on the board and in irish media if you aren't for more war, you are a tankie etc.

Tankie logic in all its glory folks - giving Ukraine the means to defend itself = wanting more war.

You know fine rightly, and Wallace and Daly know, what not giving Ukraine those weapons would mean, you just don't give a f**k and you would call the destruction of a sovereign nation, peace.

Disingenuous at best.

[PadraicHenryPearse]

and there is the labels and name calling...I'll have a go.. zealot!! 

while the whole board calls for the same for the palestinans and no one thinks its disingenuous or that people dont give a f**k...

[Banks of the Bann]

and there is the labels and name calling...I'll have a go.. zealot!! 

while the whole board calls for the same for the palestinans and no one thinks its disingenuous or that people dont give a f**k...

More tankie logic in all its glory folks - calling for Ukraine to be given the means to defend itself makes you 'for more war' and now a 'zealot'.

Where would Ukraine be now without those weapons? You know where they would be, you don't give a f**k and you would call it 'peace'.

[Rossfan]

There are Russia and Gaza threads folks.

Back to ÁRAS.
Connolly won't be getting the major slice of the middle Ireland vote that MD got. Probably none of that plus not all Labour voters will support her.

She's probably unelectable now.
Maybe if the * Shinners, whom she seemed to be courting in a big way last week, don't enter she might stay in the field long enough to push the FF or FG candidate to a few counts.

* Pearse Doherty being mentioned now.

[PadraicHenryPearse]

as always engaging with you is pointless.. anti war advocates are now tankies!!! 3 years of war, but there is/was no possible better option...

anyway, back to topic, Jim Gavin, supported by M. Martin will run under a Fianna fail ticket, who met Netanyahu and went to Israel, previously met Assad I believe... never mind how fucked housing/homeless is.... when you play the association game there is much worst that wallace and Daly.. but I doubt the Indo will run too many articles with those associations.

[Banks of the Bann]

as always engaging with you is pointless.. anti war advocates are now tankies!!! 3 years of war, but there is/was no possible better option...

anyway, back to topic, Jim Gavin, supported by M. Martin will run under a Fianna fail ticket, who met Netanyahu and went to Israel, previously met Assad I believe... never mind how fucked housing/homeless is.... when you play the association game there is much worst that wallace and Daly.. but I doubt the Indo will run too many articles with those associations.

Everyone is an anti-war advocate. Not everyone would advocate leaving Ukraine defenceless against Russia. Wallace and Daly would and you would.

Tell us all about the better options. And while you're at it explain why providing Ukraine with the means to defend itself while exploring these 'better options' appear to be mutually exclusive in the tankie mindset.

[Bord na Mona man]

Gavin is an unusual choice and it could go either way.
The assurances that he has a personality, behind the dullness he projected when Dublin manager will be put to the test.
Being of GAA stock usually implies a certain folksiness, and he'll have to show some of this.

Presidential races can get unpleasant because it's about the person, their personality, their past actions, not any supposed ideas or policies.

Catherine Connolly is already finding this out. Her poor takes on Ukraine, unwise Syrian trip and her associations with Wallace and Daly will make her transfer repellent to the centre ground.

Whatever about his dullness, Jim Gavin is unlikely to go off script with hot takes about NATO warmongering, EU tyranny, and how poor old Putin was provoked.