Daniel, you’re absolutely right!

Who’s depressed??? Im just a realist, nothing to do with depression…which by the way kills far too many people in our country today… far more than on the roads yet NRA get way more investment than metal health.

Your right Ryan, I don’t like the result however there was several left wing parties in the last election with very credible policies which the public were scare-mongered into believing could not be achieved. Furthermore just because the Irish consistently embarrass themselves by voting for the same two right wing parties, doesn’t make it right and in fact has proved the wrong choice time and time again. I take your point about getting involved in politics and will consider it. With regard to name calling…why do people resort to the same old argument of ‘why are you resorting to name calling’ every time someone puts an apt title on the people who deserve that title??? On negativity…I’m not being negative..I’m being a realist..there is a difference!

Because Glenn, there are many ways to get a point across and if you cant do that without coming off as self righteous and petty then no one will take you seriously. You can call yourself a “realist” but you just come across as cynical, negative and without real insight. You can make a point without alienating people, it will be more effective and people will listen more to what you have to say. I promise!

Also, i didn’t vote for FG this year and the thought of Inda becoming Taoiseach gave me the sweats but they’re in now and i’m resigned to sitting back and seeing how they get on. Who knows, they might do a good job?! Instead of begrudging the majority who actually voted (blame those who didn’t vote maybe?), take a breath, stop pointing fingers and let’s see if we can fix the country together?

Fair enough Nigel, point taken and yes I was being cynical in my name calling comments, however I wont hold my breath waiting for great things from this government and I still feel the majority got it wrong, I was prepared to give them a go but they have already lied about the reduction in junior minister and it would seem on burden-sharing too. I just hope that the people who voted for them will now hold them to account for their bad decisions.

I’d have a little more faith Glenn. In 4 months time if things haven’t changed for the better, i think we’ll see a lot of people on the march in Dublin demanding results. The Irish people have been pushed too far at this stage and we haven’t seen this country get angry yet. A Jasmine Revolution of our own would be lovely. But who would we put in charge?

See I comment saying that we have already been lied to by FG and 5 people vote against it…this is what is wrong with Ireland. The second Enda Kenny appointed 15 junior ministers this country should have been up in arms, because we were lied to and now because everyone seems to have just accepted it there is nothing to stop them thinking they can go on lying…and being politicians they will!

Whatever Nigel..stick your head back in the sand there!!

ha! Way to prove my point, Troll.

Why am i sticking my head “back in the sand” btw?

Now you’ve just proved my point..muppet!

oh my GOD?! How did you do that???!! You are way too smart and clever for me. My hat is off to you Glenn. Have you ever thought of getting your own TV show like Derren Brown or something?

Thanks Nigel…with regard to a TV show, no I couldn’t be bothered , it would be too easy to fool the majority of the Irish public…as FG have proved over the last few weeks.

Like I said Mick nothing but an expensive sentimental speech which wont come near to solving our problems. You hit the nail on the head with your ‘all expenses paid’ remark….country in tatters, high unemployment, private banks being refinanced by the state, international bond holders (or gamblers) being fully compensated for their losses (whether under the bank guarantee or not), EU/IMF fucking us over with unjust interest rates and forcing achievable demands on us and the new leader of the country off on a second honeymoon with the wife….. sick to death with this country and its retarded voters who seem to think there is only 2 parties in the country (both of which are right wing and don’t care about the avarage person because they are in the pockets of big corporations and the rich)

This trip actually enables a lot of fundraising for Irish Charities through the American Ireland Fund which is trying to raise $100m by the end of the year. Not a complete waste of time.

This is the kind of speech Americans need to hear. We do welcome them and we share their history. You must never have been to visit. #

Smile Glenn it might never happen

It already has unfortunately Daniel!

Maybe that’s because people need hope. They need to know someone in power believes in them as a nation?

Have you heard of democracy?

Yes, democracy is a new kind of tyranny these days. Some countries use democracy to destroy other countries these days. They put it before welfare and life of the people. 100000 children will die but some Islamic fundamentalists will have chance to be elected.

Hi Glenn , I voted down all your silly negative looser comments because you clearly love misery. Enda is at least making an effort on our behalf. Remember the last lot said nothing could be done about the IMF ECB interest rate yet Enda has been offered a reduction already. Even if you don’t agree with Enda or the new government you have to agree they are making more of an effort than the greedy corrupt FF’s who landed up in this crap and are laughing at us as they collect their lump sum severance pay and massive pensions. You need to cop on and get behind this government so we can all benefit . You included !!!!!!!

Keep dreaming James…muppet!