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.
It was very easy for him on RTE to sit of the ditch cribbing about the economy.
He worked in a bloated semi state for years.
What did he do with regards the running of RTE?
During the Celtic Tiger - what did he do to highlight the stupidity with regards to house prices?
Err yes, it has been in the news thanks!George Lee only recently joined FG.
ergo it's quite a brave move to actually put his reputation on the line rather than continue to simply commentate on it no?It was very easy for him on RTE to sit of the ditch cribbing about the economy.
Err so?He worked in a bloated semi state for years.
And that is relevant why?What did he do with regards the running of RTE?
Plenty I think you'll find if you actually listened to him during the boom years.During the Celtic Tiger - what did he do to highlight the stupidity with regards to house prices?
Hey having a PMA doesnt mean you need to be naieve about individual peoples intentions . .
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 . .
Someone like Michael O Leary has been been taking bigger pops at FF over the past few years without declaring his political allegiences. I would still love it if he joined FG or Labour! Wouldn't make me think that the past few years spent criticising the Governments transport policies were politically motivated. It was just facts. (expressed in very personal terms!). Same could be said about people like David McWilliams.
I get annoyed when 'celebrities' like Frank McNamara and Packie Bonner are proposed by various parties to run for election. I'm sure they're very nice guys but why on earth should I elect someone to take part in governing the country on the basis of their piano playing or goalkeeping skills. I feel this is really insulting and patronising towards the public. However, George Lee is skilled and talented in an area which is totally relevant to running the country, and has been a vocal critic of FFs economic policies for a long long time. He has shown he knows what he is talking about so I think he deserves a chance to show us what he can do in the Dail. If he messes up, starts putting the party before the country etc, then I won't vote for him again.
If an economic forecaster keeps banging on the same old drum, the cyclic nature of economics will have him right every so often. Just be careful as to when you throw in your lot behind them. McWilliams, in January, was exhorting people to put their under pressure wonga on gold. That was around $935 then. Now it is hovering around $905. But at some stage it will breech the $1'000 mark. This year, next, maybe in ten years time?
. Im shocked Eddie Hobbs hasnt tried to get in on the act . .
Where did I say I throwing my lot in due to their economic forecasting? I know how economics works. Unfortunately not one member of our Cabinet does. I would like that expertise to sitting at the table next time there is a budget meeting.
BTW, this can be done across the board. Brian Lenihan was good Minister of Justice because he understood it. I would like to see someone from a medical background (outside consultant level) be Minister of Health. Someone from the SME sector or a successful entrepeneur as Enterprise & Development etc etc.
I agree. However, in relation to your last point, its the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment, and has a very big remit that goes way beyond just the needs of small businesses.
Where did I say I throwing my lot in due to their economic forecasting? I know how economics works. Unfortunately not one member of our Cabinet does. I would like that expertise to sitting at the table next time there is a budget meeting.
BTW, this can be done across the board. Brian Lenihan was good Minister of Justice because he understood it. I would like to see someone from a medical background (outside consultant level) be Minister of Health. Someone from the SME sector or a successful entrepeneur as Enterprise & Development etc etc.
When I said 'you' I was speaking in general terms. Of course the ideal situaion would be each minister fully understanding and being experienced in his/her role. This is unlikely to happen. The status quo. Let the minister of transport drive his car to work .......... he might understand the problems facing commuters. Let the minister of health join the queue for a proceedure. Let the finance minister try to budget a mortgage, insurance, hp repayments, school expenses, clothes and food and a little bit for emergencies out of the average wage. Let the minister for communication try and run a small business in an area without broadband. I wonder if a lie-detector test could be introduced in the Dail
LMAOI 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.
Do you have any examples of impartially in George Lee's reportng? If so please post.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 . .
Fair enough he will be strong on economics, what if he wants to slash child benefit, halve the dole, remove medical cards for pensioners and reduce the carers allowance? I'm just saying that we should all wait and see a bit more of 'political george' before we cast any votes (not that I can anyhow). He will have to get used to knowing what makes best economical sense and what the people will actually put up with which is not alot.I'm not voting for him because he's a big name, but because he has a proven ability in the area of economics, something which has been lacking in government so far. As other posters have said, we need people with specific and relevant areas of expertise to start running this country properly. Obviously it is always a risk voting someone new in, but its a better option than voting in the same old faces over and over no matter what a mess they've made of things simply because your father always voted for them or they come from a political family or they got a pedestrian crossing installed at the local shopping centre.
Fair enough he will be strong on economics, what if he wants to slash child benefit, halve the dole, remove medical cards for pensioners and reduce the carers allowance? I'm just saying that we should all wait and see a bit more of 'political george' before we cast any votes (not that I can anyhow). He will have to get used to knowing what makes best economical sense and what the people will actually put up with which is not alot.
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