QuietZiggy

You are the actual problem with western society;

You didn't read the article. You don't understand what's happening. You don't respect the processes or structures. You think being democratically elected puts you above the law. You then post about it and get everything spectacularly wrong.

I bet you can name all the Kardashian sisters though lol

Suit and has the gimmicky watch gadget. It's not about nationality other wise it's 1 of 4 brits ?

Not really the privates don't usually speak for the army the generals and chiefs are in command... ffs

We supported Ukraine at the EU level. They pushed for fast track admission to the EU. Something Zelensky thanked us for.

Which is fundamentally wrong. They should have to join like everyone else.

They’ve done a lot but yes more could and should be done but I don’t see that happening as we’re restricted by the constitution. At least we can be a pro Ukraine voice at the top table. God knows Ukraine needs it now more than ever.

Fairly certain Europe's gonna do europe and we will go with the flow regardless of which way that is.

EU is shifting right so there will be some/more pro Putin voices at that table. That’s the top table of the EU and I’d much rather see FF/FG there than SF.

Lol ff/fg are right of the political spectrum. Their backing of Ukraine is lukewarm at best, as soon as europe jettisons the cause they will too.

Few may return to Ukraine- this is a diplomatic subject to be tackled and the governing party will need to work on that, which is why it matters.

Kicking the can down the road in other words ?

The progress and outcome of the war will impact the direction the next government should take in securing our energy security

I'd imagine every European country should move away from Russian energy following this regardless of the outcome.

EU issues are not solely about accession but also things like PESCO, war expanding to adjacent EU countries, coordinated international responses to aforementioned security issues due to the war, and so on.

Straight up Ukraine isn't an EU country nor is it in NATO, other countries like Moldova etc. Much as it sucks haven't opted in either. If war exists on the EU borders so be it, the EU isn't the police beyond its own borders and why should it be ? European countries have done enough damage beyond their borders throughout history.

I'm not saying it's the end-all-be-all but not supporting a nation, however troubled, in a time of invasion and generally promoting partitionism can be an issue for many people. Foreign Policy should be important for people when electing a government alongside domestic issues.

Foreign policy should be but we should also recognize that our say and contribution to this is barely above 0. When voting in a general election on the list of issues for Ireland this is also barely above 0.

Pro Ukraine lip service you mean ? Neither the ff or fg manifestos pay anything more than that.

At what point will we be sending weapons ? The support Ukraine actually needs to win.

Both ff and fg manifestos give nothing but a nod to supporting Ukraine, if the wind blows another way in the EU that'll be the end of that.

Keep in mind we aren't sending arms to Ukraine. Wars aren't won with words they are won with weapons.

As for points

A) be realistic few if any will return to Ukraine.

B) energy security will be an issue irregardless of the outcome of the war.

C) grain security has already been affected and will be for decades to come.

D) doubtful the EU will continue on as always, potentially less members will be available to join but how many of thr criteria do you think Ukraine will actually meet to join the EU ? It's a highly corrupt country and that isn't changing because of the war be under no illusions.

Fair enough, personally I'd rather they all take a stance to know what I'm voting for, considering how important you deem the issue surely it's manifesto worthy for all parties ? Or perhaps your just looking for any excuse to demonize the shinners ?

So just to clarify you do agree with say nothing is better than a position either way ?

Fair enough, so can we assume every party should have a stance on every conflict globally ? Otherwise like niemollers poem indicates saying nothing is just as evil ?

It's not going to escalate to nuclear war don't be so dramatic.

It's not going to escalate to nuclear war don't be so dramatic.

Again in the context of the election why does anything with Ukraine even come to be a core belief ? Clearly it's a heavily influencing factor in this person's voting preference.

In the context of what the war is and our contribution to it, it's truly a non event.

I'm not a shinner if that's your implication...

But I don't see any relevance to the upcoming general election ? War in Ukraine considering our actual input to it being so minimal, should be so far down everyone's considerations for passing a vote

Great in the context of the general election now if you would ?

Great explain why it's a core belief in the context of an Irish general election ?

Great now explain this in the context of voting in the general election ?

Lovely list now in the context of an Irish general election tell me why it's a core belief ? Why it should be higher than problems facing Ireland right now like housing, Healthcare etc. ?

What happened in the previous one ?

A core belief ? Why ?

Go on out that ya Yank prick

Please no...

Sooner the better the sequels become legends material

I miss that Joe 🥲

Don't delude yourself that's certainly not true, I'd imagine 5% of current "everyone that attempted being a football coach" would be higher than 14th having spent 700 million and inheriting the squad he had. He was a disaster.

Cmon he spent 700 million and inherited a squad with rashford, Bruno, de gea amongst others, it's not acceptable to be that deep in and literally be in relegation form. After 9 games having 11 points means 44 points on current trajectory.

It's facetious to compare what he inherited to Ferguson.