Allianz

[Snapchap]

This is a bit of a cult. Comply or we will pull you on it.

Anyone who can't be arsed/doesn't agree with being asked to do the absolute bare minimum of not standing in front of an Allianz sponsorship board, deserves to be called out.

[Snapchap]

Would it be acceptable if the gaa ended the Allianz sponsorship but still kept them as an insurance provider.
Id say its near impossible to get an insurance policy with any company thats not dodgy in some way. Or linked to similar activity.

I've no doubt there are plenty of insurance companies who haven't actively sought to profit from the mass slaughter of Gazans, but on the off chance there are none, then maybe opt for one that isn't topping the table at such morally bankrupt profiteering.

[RedHand88]

This is a bit of a cult. Comply or we will pull you on it.

Cult... "..a relatively small group of people having beliefs or practices, especially relating to religion, that are regarded by others as strange or sinister or as imposing excessive control over members."
Colm McAlarney, Pascal Canavan, Brendan Devenny, Colm O'Rourke... get some shock to know they're in a cult.
Is very simple, is nothing to comply with. Many/most don't protest or speak up... but using you're GAA membership to promote a company that is endorsing genocide.. of course they'll get called out.

I would argue that the majority of people do not care. They are just trying to get on with their lives. An even bigger majority did not care until a month ago.

[Truthsayer]

This is a bit of a cult. Comply or we will pull you on it.

Cult... "..a relatively small group of people having beliefs or practices, especially relating to religion, that are regarded by others as strange or sinister or as imposing excessive control over members."
Colm McAlarney, Pascal Canavan, Brendan Devenny, Colm O'Rourke... get some shock to know they're in a cult.
Is very simple, is nothing to comply with. Many/most don't protest or speak up... but using you're GAA membership to promote a company that is endorsing genocide.. of course they'll get called out.

I would argue that the majority of people do not care. They are just trying to get on with their lives. An even bigger majority did not care until a month ago.

I don't disagree with you. Is a lot of "I'm OK fuc you Jack"..
Point is there are many in the GAA who do care and will not stand idly by as our association promotes a business involved in genocide.
If you don't care so be it... however if you promote Allianz in the name of the GAA...

[naka]

This is a bit of a cult. Comply or we will pull you on it.

Cult... "..a relatively small group of people having beliefs or practices, especially relating to religion, that are regarded by others as strange or sinister or as imposing excessive control over members."
Colm McAlarney, Pascal Canavan, Brendan Devenny, Colm O'Rourke... get some shock to know they're in a cult.
Is very simple, is nothing to comply with. Many/most don't protest or speak up... but using you're GAA membership to promote a company that is endorsing genocide.. of course they'll get called out.

I would argue that the majority of people do not care. They are just trying to get on with their lives. An even bigger majority did not care until a month ago.

I don't disagree with you. Is a lot of "I'm OK fuc you Jack"..
Point is there are many in the GAA who do care and will not stand idly by as our association promotes a business involved in genocide.
If you don't care so be it... however if you promote Allianz in the name of the GAA...

That's fair
Reality is the Gaa is a very broad church which is reflected in people's political persuasion .
I agree that people are entitled to protest regarding Allianz as I accept that people are entitled to the stance that let it be .

[gallsman]

Looking forward to Truthsayer's vocal condemnation of Peter Canavan for appearing on Allianz League Sunday.

[Duine Inteacht Eile]

Pascal won't be happy.

[Truthsayer]

A huge protest march planned for this Saturday morning at GAA annual Congress. Will leave Gill's Pub on the North Circular Road at 11am, to Croke Park. Supported by, among many others, Fr Aidan Troy, Dr George Little of Healthcare Workers for Palestine and GAA stars David Hickey, Colm O'Rourke, Pat Gilroy, Damian O'Hagan, Brendan Devenny, Leah Shaughnessy, Dara ÓCinnéide, Colm McAlarney and a host of others... #DropAllianz

[Armagh18]

Good enough listen on Brollys podcast where he goes hard on Burn's Allianz stance. Have to say I think Burns trying to legitimise his position by using what we went through here in the troubles is f**king disgusting.

[Truthsayer]

Just listened to that podcast. Very much agree with Joe. They were dreadful comments by Jarlath, also talking about protesters "illegally occupying our property". Whose property?
I do have a modicum of sympathy for Jarlath too. He is getting absolutely hammered and his legacy will be this.
Seems a common ailment in organisations and companies that people climb the ladder and get seduced by power and putting money above people they previously aligned with. Look at the greed in Stormont from MLAs some previously claiming to be for the poor and oppressed. I've seen the same in work where your previous comrade in the union climbs into a management position and puts his/her boot on the worker's neck.
Is an awful position Jarlath has taken.

[AustinPowers]

Would it be the case   that if the GAA broke the Allianz contract, it would have cost an absolute fortune? Maybe even more  than the annual GAA  income?

If Jarlath had said something like  this  , I'm sure  most people would have  understood the predicament.  We've only a year left , and when it's up, we won't be renewing, etc etc.....

Jarlath's tone and speeches  on this isn't helping him.  It's such a shame. I like Jarlath,  but his  presidency and legacy will be forever tainted by this (and RG).

[Baile Brigín 2]

Would it be the case   that if the GAA broke the Allianz contract, it would have cost an absolute fortune? Maybe even more  than the annual GAA  income?

If Jarlath had said something like  this  , I'm sure  most people would have  understood the predicament.  We've only a year left , and when it's up, we won't be renewing, etc etc.....

Jarlath's tone and speeches  on this isn't helping him.  It's such a shame. I like Jarlath,  but his  presidency and legacy will be forever tainted by this (and RG).

What I was going to say but better put.

Treat us like grownups. Explain the rock and a hard place argument.

[Armagh18]

Some things are bigger than money. How much do Allianz put in? Surely there's non child killing companies who would step up and fill at least some of the void?

[Milltown Row2]

Some things are bigger than money. How much do Allianz put in? Surely there's non child killing companies who would step up and fill at least some of the void?

Can't be any USA company or Russian or British for that matter..

Bring back Quinn direct

[Silver hill]

Replacing the million odd quid a year in sponsorship would be the easy bit.
Every club and ground in the country are insured via Allianz. To unravel that and start fresh with another company is the big challenge. Not saying it can't be done but not straightforward