This from the guy with the post on positive mental attitude?! You're a complex man! I'd like to take George at his word and give him a shot. We need new people at the top. Otherwise nothing is going to change.
Hey having a PMA doesnt mean you need to be naieve about individual peoples intentions . .
This guy has a headstart over anybody starting out. He has in essence been canvassing himself for years and has the public trust (as highlighted here) whether intentionally or not.
Most people in the media have some sort of agenda. I suppose I just find the convenience of Lee's situation to be a little to far fetched to believe its all been simply innocent actions that have led to this moment.
Nothing would make me happier to be wrong but there is an underlying problem that seems to happen alot in Ireland , kinda like groundhog day.
Everytime somebody has an opinion thats popular and hits a chord with the general public (or a sector of the public) we follow without asking questions. Bertie was our number 1 for years while it suited us and while we were "part of the bubble".
You need only say something negative about FF as a celebrity and you have a good chance of getting voted in (this is so wrong).
Unions and the labour party are the "in" things to support if they are saying exactly what you think. I suppose I subscribe to the line of thought "beware of people who tell you what you want to hear" particularly if they have something to gain by it.
I have nothing against George Lee, has done nothing against me, but I am not willing to take any Celebrity professional at their word on their impartiality over the years, when the facts point to something differant . .
I think he could be a great potential politician and good for the country, but am not going to assume that because he was a good commentator. I suppose some could look at it asking why he didnt try to enter politics when he knew things were going so bad, as opposed to waiting until the bar has been lowered so low, he should stroll into the Dail with little expectations (after the previous govt). But that would be truely cynical . ..
That said, it will be very interesting to see how he deals with the pressures of actually having to implement policies (as opposed to sit talking about them). For that I will have some sort of respect for the man . ..