Last time out less than 44% of the electorate voted in the 2018 Ireland Presidential election. It’s not the head the balls that vote for the lunatics that are the problem. It’s an ever growing rump that don’t feel it’s their problem but who will moan
What’s saddest is that (1) even coked-out, crazy Conor didn’t sound quite as unhinged and ridiculous as Trump often does and (2) Tucker’s leading questions were often more ridiculous than Conor’s answers. The political right in the United States is so crazy today that Conor almost came off as tame by comparison to the American right. For example, when he made brief reference to the importance of “compassion” too, the first thought that came to my mind was that that’s not even a permissible word in the American right’s vocabulary any more.
I’m sorry to have to say there is truth in some of these Macgregor comments. I visited Dublin two years ago, unbelievably I was into my third day before I heard an Irish accent, which actually made me turn around to see who it was.
Ireland is being swamped and although anyone who speaks up is vilified there is no doubt that the essence of Ireland is being severely diluted .
I find it difficult to believe you spent three days in Dublin before detecting an Irish accent. One can and should draw attention to one’s own observations without being hyperbolic. That being said, it’s a clear fact that the world and its population of human beings is in constant change. This has been hastened by climate change and political instability. If caring and empathetic people are unable to discuss it, solutions will be sought and implemented by those who lack thoughtfulness and understanding. I’m a citizen of the United States and I freely admit that the same 🇺🇸 that was erected after the battle for Iwo Jima is the same as the one that rode into the slaughter at the Wounded Knee Massacre. The flag represents many different feelings to many different people from many different countries, including the indigenous people and their descendants. There is change happening in all democracies as they try to cope with the influx of immigrants and asylum seekers. My feeling is that all are welcome, but they should be required to assimilate into the mixed bag of cultures that is the foundation of our society. I’m willing to show respect for Islamic culture and history as long as those adherents leave their bigotry of tolerance for gay and transgendered people at the door. Enough of that already exists without adding to the existential crisis that freedom-embracing democracies are confronted with. Asian societies can leave behind their appetite to eat anything that walks, crawls, or slithers that isn’t human or ape like in appearance. One might say that is an extremely racist comment to post, but those were the exact words uttered to me by a blackjack dealer in Vegas originally from China who was describing some differences between our cultures. People from India should be encouraged to recognize that we are not a country of over a billion people and we ask for respect of our personal space. Men from South and Central America should be encouraged to recognize that we are not a machismo misogynist culture, we strive for gender equality. African countries seem to have pervasive governmental corruption, part of the legacy of colonialism, but most American citizens would admit that as the pendulum swings between democracy and oligarchy in our own nation. I welcome those with cultural differences to the United States, but let’s not fail to lay the groundwork for embracing the good they bring while showing no tolerance for traits and practices that act to marginalize anyone, no matter how different they may be.
Dear God, why? Ireland does not need him. You are right about the outfit!
Thank you for watching on our behalf. I don’t think I’d be able to stand more than 30 seconds!!
Be concerned, many did not take seriously the threat of T in US and yet here we are.
Oh dear lord. I’ll have to read this one. Half looking forward to it, half dreading it
Every friggin nitwit thinks “I can be president too!” now because of the OG Orange Nitwit in the White House. UGH. (Great write up tho!)
Thanks MEC
Last time out less than 44% of the electorate voted in the 2018 Ireland Presidential election. It’s not the head the balls that vote for the lunatics that are the problem. It’s an ever growing rump that don’t feel it’s their problem but who will moan
about the result when it doesn’t go their way.
This is very true, Gerry.
What’s saddest is that (1) even coked-out, crazy Conor didn’t sound quite as unhinged and ridiculous as Trump often does and (2) Tucker’s leading questions were often more ridiculous than Conor’s answers. The political right in the United States is so crazy today that Conor almost came off as tame by comparison to the American right. For example, when he made brief reference to the importance of “compassion” too, the first thought that came to my mind was that that’s not even a permissible word in the American right’s vocabulary any more.
I’m sorry to have to say there is truth in some of these Macgregor comments. I visited Dublin two years ago, unbelievably I was into my third day before I heard an Irish accent, which actually made me turn around to see who it was.
Ireland is being swamped and although anyone who speaks up is vilified there is no doubt that the essence of Ireland is being severely diluted .
I find it difficult to believe you spent three days in Dublin before detecting an Irish accent. One can and should draw attention to one’s own observations without being hyperbolic. That being said, it’s a clear fact that the world and its population of human beings is in constant change. This has been hastened by climate change and political instability. If caring and empathetic people are unable to discuss it, solutions will be sought and implemented by those who lack thoughtfulness and understanding. I’m a citizen of the United States and I freely admit that the same 🇺🇸 that was erected after the battle for Iwo Jima is the same as the one that rode into the slaughter at the Wounded Knee Massacre. The flag represents many different feelings to many different people from many different countries, including the indigenous people and their descendants. There is change happening in all democracies as they try to cope with the influx of immigrants and asylum seekers. My feeling is that all are welcome, but they should be required to assimilate into the mixed bag of cultures that is the foundation of our society. I’m willing to show respect for Islamic culture and history as long as those adherents leave their bigotry of tolerance for gay and transgendered people at the door. Enough of that already exists without adding to the existential crisis that freedom-embracing democracies are confronted with. Asian societies can leave behind their appetite to eat anything that walks, crawls, or slithers that isn’t human or ape like in appearance. One might say that is an extremely racist comment to post, but those were the exact words uttered to me by a blackjack dealer in Vegas originally from China who was describing some differences between our cultures. People from India should be encouraged to recognize that we are not a country of over a billion people and we ask for respect of our personal space. Men from South and Central America should be encouraged to recognize that we are not a machismo misogynist culture, we strive for gender equality. African countries seem to have pervasive governmental corruption, part of the legacy of colonialism, but most American citizens would admit that as the pendulum swings between democracy and oligarchy in our own nation. I welcome those with cultural differences to the United States, but let’s not fail to lay the groundwork for embracing the good they bring while showing no tolerance for traits and practices that act to marginalize anyone, no matter how different they may be.
Some very well thought-out observations, Chip.
Tucker Carlson looks like the guy nobody liked in high school.
Hand me the flame torch.