What do you think?
October 30, 2009 by irishpresidencyThe decision has been made
October 4, 2009 by irishpresidencyWhile the EU has help Ireland out on so many issues, it has now turned the country into a full EU state, as a province.
Economical benefits over freedom.
At the end of the day in the modern society in which we all live that will always matter.
The politicians at the same time all, you could say, and the president sold out. There seemed like little choice?
If you don’t like the rules of an organisation don’t join.
‘maintain the constitution of Ireland and uphold its laws’ will there be any point?
The United states of Europe now has a constitution.
I may be exaggerating, I may have even made this blog an entire exaggeration.
What is done is done. We’ll see what this EU future brings for us all.
Try and have a nice day to whoever is reading.
Politicians talk of benefits
September 28, 2009 by irishpresidencyThe politicians talk about the serious benefits to the EU. But what about the articles in the constitution, article 5 is being totally eroded.
No one seems to be speaking out, no one. A minority of councillers have been on the NO vote.
That is what is needed, I doubt the hypothetical question of whether the president should speak out concerning the erosion of article 5 for example.
It isn’t her place, but the oath says to uphold the constitution above all else?
Doesn’t this make sense or what?
If this is the case, then why should so many respect a president who could or should say something of concern?
President lies about neutrality
August 14, 2009 by irishpresidencyPresident McAleese has too many times towed the line of the government.
Ireland is neutral and unaligned, it isn’t. I thought telling lies was a sin.
This is nothing but an insult, and even more insulting is that lying murderous government in Dublin.
There should be a protest outside the Aras
July 28, 2009 by irishpresidencyBanner with, “guardian of the people’s rights”, Article 5, Article 15, Article 9
Not respected by president McAleese. Liar, just as bad as the government.
Atheist president of Ireland
July 10, 2009 by irishpresidencyIs it possible to have an atheist president of Ireland?
So far all former presidents have been christians, but would an atheist one make it to the Aras?
The image that seals the Repubic’s fate
July 4, 2009 by irishpresidency
This image already shows the flag flying on one pole, soon to be the next.
After reading the recently published book, “Mary McAleese and the Irish presidency”
She is a total supporter of the EU, whether she doubts it politically is another question.
But as president, protector of the constitution she has failed here.
Her successor whom ever most likely won’t make a fuss. Clearly as soon as the president would speak up, the risk of the presidency of the future occupent is Jeopardised.
The president in this case to act, not to stand around give speeches all day.
This is a four million euro monarchy style door stop office.
A total Sham!
TD’s appeal is an embarrassment
June 19, 2009 by irishpresidencyThe independent.ie has an article titled, “Don’t forget EU brought us peace.” A letter.
http://www.independent.ie/opinion/letters/dont-forget-eu-brought-us-peace-1382689.html
“TD’s appeal is an embarrassment
Finian McGrath’s call for the president to convene a meeting of the Council of State regarding the Lisbon Treaty is an embarrassment. The president has no power to convene a meeting of the Council of State to consider a referendum proposal.”
This is what I’m looking for, questioning. But, the president is the protector, she may have no power as the constitution gives her what is there. But that isn’t the point, this could be something good in the end if the president spoke out, an “Act” could be made to allow the president to speak out on such a subject if ever it rose again.
The government has been caught lying on this subject, so my concerns are justified, no?
my own quote
June 15, 2009 by irishpresidency“the office of the irish presidency is an office of significance, but also insignificance. It is an office to supposedly hold the government at a meters length, as government manipulation of the constitution is a worry to all who wish to be free.”
Presidential Harp flag
June 12, 2009 by irishpresidency
The flag that flys on the vehicle won’t symbolise much once the EU state is in force.
It may only be a flag, but it symbolizes that the president is the president. The head of the republic, a leader of the republic, even with no power. An ordinary citizen, representing the country.
It may as well be the EU flag, representing an EU member state. Nations under the EU won’t exist.
It would be very interesting to see how this plays out with a future president.
The symbol of the presidency will be gone. I doubt very much it will be obvious at first.
