Flatley for President

[NewBroom]

So Michael Flatley has indicated that he will be seeking a nomination to run in the upcoming presidential election. I think he'd be an interesting candidate, certainly a breath of fresh air from the politicians and poets. If he does get a nomination I could see myself voting for him, depending on the nature of any dirt that's dug up and thrown at him. Personable, a good talker, has the cultural aspect nailed down with the dancing and flute, well known around the world, would go down well with the diaspora, right age and energetic. Lots of things to like.

But I noted a certain amount of knives being drawn even yesterday. The state broadcaster announcing this on lunchtime news took pains to emphasis his 'MANSION' several times in the report. Later I noticed the story quite prominently on some UK news sites but when I looked up rte.ie, it was buried as a foot note to a load of palaver about the FG and SD candidates and others.

I could see both FG and SD trying to scupper Flatley's attempt to get nominated. As he'd be a serious threat to their anodyne candidates.

But what of FF and SF? It'd be a handy way out for one or other to offer to support his nomination 'on the basis of democracy' whilst not funding or getting behind it as a party.

[schmittel]

Urghh. If elected I think Flatley would turn out to be quite an embarrassing president. Very little dignity to the man.

I suspect it is a moot point, as cannot see him getting a nomination.

[marhay70]

It would be the equivalent of electing Darby O'Gill.

[Enoch Von Clausewitz]

he has homes in #Cork & #France.... mebbe he'll gette #flotilla out and stoppe #dinghies at ye pass good luck to him !

[knownunknown]

Urghh. If elected I think Flatley would turn out to be quite an embarrassing president. Very little dignity to the man.

I suspect it is a moot point, as cannot see him getting a nomination.

I don’t get the hate for him, have I missed something? He’s famous and know worldwide, the president is a ceremonial role, what’s the problem exactly? Tbf I know next to nothing about him but he’s got to be better than a career politician. He might actually speak his mind.

[ceannairceach]

I’d vote for him tbh.

[marhay70]

I don’t get the hate for him, have I missed something? He’s famous and know worldwide, the president is a ceremonial role, what’s the problem exactly? Tbf I know next to nothing about him but he’s got to be better than a career politician. He might actually speak his mind.

I don't think it's about hate for him. I certainly don't hate him, I just don't see him as a suitable representative of the Irish people. The President is supposed to have a degree of dignity and decorum which i just don't associate with Flatley, the American accent is another thing and the razmatazz that would inevitably follow him.

[Enoch Von Clausewitz]

if we canne have an #Indian #"PM" ..... #steppe in rightte directionne MF wouldde be as President- from a #Leprechaun leastteways... Flatley more ye type methinkkes whatte couldde #shootde#proverbialle withe likes of Vlad , Donald andde Victor..

[schmittel]

I don’t get the hate for him, have I missed something? He’s famous and know worldwide, the president is a ceremonial role, what’s the problem exactly? Tbf I know next to nothing about him but he’s got to be better than a career politician. He might actually speak his mind.

What marhay said basically. I just think he comes across as very brash and tacky. Yes the role is ceremonial, but I'd prefer somebody with a bit more gravitas than the Lord of the Dance.

[Bubblypop]

He would be a complete embarrassment. Knows nothing of diplomatic protocols. Wouldn't be a good fit at all.

[NewBroom]

I don't think it's about hate for him. I certainly don't hate him, I just don't see him as a suitable representative of the Irish people. The President is supposed to have a degree of dignity and decorum which i just don't associate with Flatley, the American accent is another thing and the razmatazz that would inevitably follow him.

What's wrong with electing someone with a bit more energy and razmatazz about them? The president is the 'first citizen' and there to represent all citizens, who come in a variety of moulds. I think he could be great and a breath of fresh air.

[NewBroom]

He would be a complete embarrassment. Knows nothing of diplomatic protocols. Wouldn't be a good fit at all.

Plenty of advisors on the diplomatic bit and whatever Flatley is, he's not stoopid! Go down well with the diaspora and our image abroad.

[PogMoThoin22]

What's wrong with electing someone with a bit more energy and razmatazz about them? The president is the 'first citizen' and there to represent all citizens, who come in a variety of moulds. I think he could be great and a breath of fresh air.

I agree, it's an actors role, he would fit in

[knownunknown]

Not exactly the epitome of dignity and gravitas here either.

[ceannairceach]

He would be a complete embarrassment. Knows nothing of diplomatic protocols. Wouldn't be a good fit at all.

Yeah and Higgins has been a great example hasn’t he ? He’ll need therapy to remove his tongue from Greta Thumberg’s arse.

[marhay70]

What's wrong with electing someone with a bit more energy and razmatazz about them? The president is the 'first citizen' and there to represent all citizens, who come in a variety of moulds. I think he could be great and a breath of fresh air.

I don't think that arriving with a full Ceilidh orchestra and a bevvy of leggy beauties in skorts would go down too well in the Vatican.

[knownunknown]

Mary Robinson too helped kidnap an Arab princess and keep her held hostage.

What a great time that was for the country.

[Setanta]

What's wrong with electing someone with a bit more energy and razmatazz about them? The president is the 'first citizen' and there to represent all citizens, who come in a variety of moulds. I think he could be great and a breath of fresh air.

He's 67,he'd be 75 leaving office,we dont want to end up like America with geriatrics over the government,so probably need elect someone who can at least do the job,50 is probably oldest you can expect


At least we'd not paying the hoor a pension for too long I guess

[Bubblypop]

Plenty of advisors on the diplomatic bit and whatever Flatley is, he's not stoopid! Go down well with the diaspora and our image abroad.

I cannot see how he would or what difference that would make. I'm not a fan of celebrity in the Aras.
Someone with dignity who understands the role of president and our constitution should be voted in.

[marhay70]

Mary Robinson too helped kidnap an Arab princess and keep her held hostage.

What a great time that was for the country.

Was Mary Robinson the President at that time? I think she had long left the Aras by then. An embarrassment, nonetheless.

[knownunknown]

Was Mary Robinson the President at that time? I think she had long left the Aras by then. An embarrassment, nonetheless.

You’re right she wasn’t at the time, she was UN commissioner for human rights. Goes to show what a joke the UN are.

[NewBroom]

He's 67,he'd be 75 leaving office,we dont want to end up like America with geriatrics over the government,so probably need elect someone who can at least do the job,50 is probably oldest you can expect. At least we'd not paying the hoor a pension for too long I guess

Sure the present lad is mid 80s and well past it. I was happy to vote for MichaelD 14 years ago but I took him at his word that he'd be a one term president. He lied. He was a busy enough chap in that first term but largely invisible apart from missives issued from the park during his second incumbency. I've had little time for him the past 7 years as I don't like liars.

Flatley maybe has reached the 'bus pass' age but he's a damn sight fitter than any of those other wannabes, retiring politicians. And notwithstanding some previous health issues, I'd reckon a damn sight fitter than many in their 50s.

[Bubblypop]

You’re right she wasn’t at the time, she was UN commissioner for human rights. Goes to show what a joke the UN are.

No she was High commissioner between 1998-2002. Long before that incident.

[Setanta]

Sure the present lad is mid 80s and well past it. I was happy to vote for MichaelD 14 years ago but I took him at his word that he'd be a one term president. He lied. He was a busy enough chap in that first term but largely invisible apart from missives issued from the park during his second incumbency. I've had little time for him the past 7 years as I don't like liars.

Flatley maybe has reached the 'bus pass' age but he's a damn sight fitter than any of those other wannabes, retiring politicians. And notwithstanding some previous health issues, I'd reckon a damn sight fitter than many in their 50s.

TBF I voted for Martin McGuiness that time 14 years ago,felt he was a more neutral candidate and better suited for the job


I'd be skeptical of flately,feel he's too establishment,but I guess he'd be a laugh at the Europe council and a nice change from Michael D,he looked a shook old man today at the all Ireland

[NewBroom]

Heard AK47 going off this afternoon and holing Connolly well below the waterline
She'd a bit of a neck expecting Labour to support her and he also exposed her as cosying up to the likes of Mick The Red Wallace.