Susan Hated Literature

So did that post title get your attention, well this isn’t all that exciting. It is more of a complaint about Fianna Fail, the Publican Party (okay, stolen from a letter in the paper today).

For the few non-Irishers that exist, we have this minister for justice, Michael McDowell. Recently he’s been in the papers here because of his plans to introduce ASBOs, but also because of plans to try and introduce cafe-bars. Places where people can eat and drink at the same time, and so hopefully not get vomiting/fighting drunk all the time.

But then some politicians got upset. 14 FF backbenchers I believe. And Mr. McDowell decided, hmmm, maybe not such a great idea, instead he’s going to allow restaurants to serve a full range of alcoholic beverages (is this really so different?).

Everyone knows that there is a drink problem in Ireland. But personally I don’t see how limiting pub hours, and having them all end at the same time is ever going to help reduce drunken fights. But maybe, having people get used to eating and drinking (so drinking less) will help to change attitudes/practice. Of course it isn’t going to happen instantly, but anyone thinking we can stop night-time brawls with any sort of knee-jerk reaction is not too bright.

If people object to “drunken mobs” then maybe they should try and get more gardaí out on the streets, and so arrest anyone who is causing hassle. Of course, that’d cost more money wouldn’t it?

I’m not even going to go into the fact that there are a whole lot of non-drinkers and designated drivers being ripped off every time they go tot he pub to meet people. And as for mentioning the fact that not everyone who has a couple of drinks in a night is not a “father jack” type.

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So just how out of touch with reality are the IRA
I mean they are often condemned for their vigilante style justice, what with the knee-cappings and punishment attacks etc. So, now that they are trying to improve PR with the “local” community, what do they do? Say that they have conducted an investigation, and are willing to shoot those responsible for the murder of Mr. McCartney.

“THE IRAÂ’s offer to shoot the murderers of Robert McCartney shows the Provisional movement is in “political freefall” and in deep crisis, a clearly astonished Justice Minister Michael McDowell said last night.”

Personally I heard their offer mentioned on the news and burst out laughing.

Definition of GUBU.
(EDIT) Full text of the IRA statement

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When the IRA do it.
Or at least that is according to Mr. McLaughlin on Questions and Answers last night. I was the cinema so didn’t see it, but according to today’s Irish Times he was

“Asked by the Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell, if he would classify the shooting of Ms McConville as a crime, he said: “I think it was wrong”. Asked again if he thought it was a crime, he replied: “No, I do not”.
Jean McConville, a widowed mother of 10, was abducted and killed by the IRA in 1972. Her remains were found on Shelling Beach, Co Louth, in 2003.
- Mary Brennock (subs required)

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So obviously we should believe them when they say that the IRA were not involved in the robbery of however many millions from that bank last month. Just like they weren’t involved in the killing of Garda McCabe!

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has a speech on the release of those responsible for the death of Garda Jerry McCabe (apols if it is spelt with a G, have seen both versions). The full text is up on politics.ie

He makes a lot of good points (bloody FFers shouldn’t be allowed make sense), but I still don’t like the fact that FF only seem harsh of SR when election time roles around.
Make up your minds boys. Then again this is FF I’m talking about…

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