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Never a truer word spoken. Before George could get to the top of the greasy pole his mentors would make sure that he was one of them. Who would allow any fellow with tree-shaking ambition to get into such a position without first being sorted.God no, the system will corrupt his princicples like everyone else! Let the civil service at him and his ideas for 'change'!
I have to say I admire him. He is giving up a secure job and going into politics.
One of my colleagues reckons if he does not win the seat he is allowed back into his old job in RTE. Apparently this was mentioned on the radio but I have not heard it myself.
One of my colleagues reckons if he does not win the seat he is allowed back into his old job in RTE. Apparently this was mentioned on the radio but I have not heard it myself.
I have to say I admire him. He is giving up a secure job and going into politics.
Heard the interview and the way George explained it was that if he failed to be elected he would be entitled to return to A job in RTE, not his previous job, that his previous job would be filled on a permanent basis (unlike the Teacher thing) but that he wouldn't be returning to broadcasting*.One of my colleagues reckons if he does not win the seat he is allowed back into his old job in RTE. Apparently this was mentioned on the radio but I have not heard it myself.
* Paraphrasing.
Ok, I'm going to lay my cards on the table. I'm not a FG supporter and never have been but I 100% respect and believe George Lee when he says that at some point you have to stop moaning and cribbing from the sidelines and do what you can to make a difference.He has been very clever. Constantly attacked FF as an impartial observer, which has added credibility to his arguements. Then, either because he was always a FG supporter and didnt disclose it, or he sees an opportunity to invest on the wave of disgust at FF by getting into politics (and using his already known image in public to get him in).
I dont know exactly his motivations for doing this, I can only speculate, but I would not think they are for simply doing his bit for the country (I openly admit to being a cynic).
Would be interested to see if he did get a job back at RTE, I would bet he would be back there on a higher wage (as an even higher profile person). If he didnt get that one back he would probably get a job at TV3 so its not really the noble gesture that some are making out.
He has been very clever. Constantly attacked FF as an impartial observer, which has added credibility to his arguements. Then, either because he was always a FG supporter and didnt disclose it, or he sees an opportunity to invest on the wave of disgust at FF by getting into politics (and using his already known image in public to get him in).
I dont know exactly his motivations for doing this, I can only speculate, but I would not think they are for simply doing his bit for the country (I openly admit to being a cynic).
That said, FF havent exactly raised the bar very high for any party to improve on so it should be a walk in the park, if FG dont get into power (even with labour) they should both give up . . .
He's running in my constituency and is definitely getting my number 1.
Yes, he has been openly criticising FF for years and he has been proved right. I don't think there was any game plan there ,he is just a highly intelligent guy with a brilliant grasp of economics - exactly what the country needs now.
Well there has to be some doubt, what do we really know about Mr.Lee, I guess we will find out all about him soon enough.The guy "attacked" government policy/reactions etc.
It so happens to be a FF government. No doubt he would have had similar or equivalent criticisms regardless of who had been in power for the last number of years.
Seriously, theres some really naieve opinions here . . . Thats your right of course . . .
Tell you what in 5 or 6 years time come back looking for me to be the new "in" TD. Irelands economy will eventually recover . . There you go Ive said it, no differant from saying that the boom will eventually collapse . . Its like saying "Im eventually going to die". He was bound to be right at some stage . .
I didnt say I cared where he ended up but somebody commended his big gamble at not having a job, as if its some sort of honorable gesture. He will have a job of some sorts so thats a silly comment. .
I suppose the biggest question I have to anybody whos obviously quite defencive and passionate about Mr Lee's intentions is what exactly has he done to proove that hes as honest as he says he is, why should I trust him when there is obvious Impartial issues (as a media commentator) that need to be addressed, not just ignored (the same thing we give out that FF do alot of, ignoring dodgy issues) . .
And its a just a huge coincidence that hes been attacking FF as an impartial commentator all these years (just conveniently FF have been the main party since he has been in his privelaged position at RTE, to tell the nation what he thinks!) and now is suddenly jumping onto the rising FG boat. Im not saying he wouldnt of attacked another party but the FACT is that he attacked one of them and joined the other . .
It's all very interesting to see a big name appear like this, but should you/we not wait and see what his policies are beyond his economic ideas. He is obviously ambitious and has constantly built his profile on the back of our recession and this looks like the next obvious step. If he fails, then FF still get the blame, it is a very calculated risk imo.
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