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[This hilariously long post appeared originally on Disillusioned Lefty. Note that the phrase 'this blog', which pops-up regularly, is nothing more than a subtle, convincing reference to that fantastic blog]
A novice when it comes to politics, and Irish politics especially, I ventured into some of capital’s many bookshops this week in search of enlightenment. With [...]
Tomorrow, we – the Irish – celebrate our national holiday. Tomorrow, we – the Irish – reinforce our national stereotype. Tomorrow, we – the Irish – underpin our established religion, our nationalism, our patriotism. As the city centre prepares to be flooded with booze, barf and emerald green, perhaps it is appropriate that we
now reflect [...]
I hate to bring Finian McGrath into the equation again, but there an issue has arisen in my mind which I feel should be discussed. That is, what do we make of Independent TDs - or, for that matter, Independent MPs in general? The wider issue is particularly pertinent to Ireland, because I’m led to [...]
February’s Magill carries an interesting, if strange, interview with Independent TD Finian McGrath. I don’t know if it’s Ireland’s spirited defeat or Middlesbrough’s hilarious victory, but everything seems quiet on the blogging front today. To liven things up, I thought I’d expose some of the odd similarities which Independent TD Finian McGrath shares with Respect [...]
techPresident – The Future of Campaign Technology: The Ground Game
Irish Parties looking at learning online and database lessons from Obama could do worse than bear this post in mind. Almost as soon as the election is over, improvements and evolution are making some parts redundant and others essential. Get your campaign an i-phone for everyone? Might be better than printing flyers, it goes to show how parties, if they take it seriously, need to keep ahead of the wave - not just follow.
Colman at the EuroTrib give his reasoning on why Lisbon is dead. The Government's incapable handling of the budget cuts are the nail in the coffin.
Fine Gael’s Leo Varadkar offers his view on how the SBP Opinion Poll would translate in an election.
Think tank: Time for democracy to click into place
Dan Sullivan gets himself into The Sunday Times, calling for the internet to connect citizens to a more meaningful democracy. Its an argument I agree with wholeheartedly myself. Have a read and let him know what you think.
Colm Burke MEP reckons that we need to get honest and tell people we will be holding a second Lisbon Vote in Oct 2009 with protocols desigend to secure a yes vote.
