Bertie Ahern. (1 Viewer)

[Goff]

Thankfully, Harris's fifteen minutes are nearly up considering he hitched his wagon too close to Bertie. But, then again, considering his incredibly whore-like ability to switch allegiance and politics at the drop of a hat, he might survive.

But no one really takes him seriously anymore.

The man has been all over the shop politically. Rather than go into it, just have a quick gander at his wikipedia entry. That'll give you all you need to know about the man.

I don't think there's any form of Oirish politics he hasn't been "on the side of" at some stage. But that's cos he sees himself as an influential man. A player.

Well, we've all growed up now, so we'll be the ones voting from now on. So, fuck him and the (many) horses he rode in on.

No one's listening and no one gives a fuck. They only bring him on as a pantomime dame these days. So the other pundits can use him as a way to prove their point.

 

[IFF]

What is an Eoghan Harris?

work colleagues of mine didn't believe me when i said that harris was a former ira man.

they were insistent that he was such a unionist that it was no way possible until one of them looked up wikipedia to prove me wrong,,,,,,,

Thankfully, Harris's fifteen minutes are nearly up considering he hitched his wagon too close to Bertie

Appointed senator Harris sadly does nott have to give up his seat when the person who appointed him gives up his position

in many ways harris reminds me of senator trueba in Hourse of the spirits (by isabel allende). i'm sure that who harris has based his characther on!!!!!

that's it, he saw jeremy irons playing tueba in the film versiona nd decidedthat he like trueba's anti-everything style when it came to politics that he would become like that

although the film was made 15 years ago so i doubt he could keep up one personae that long

i think i've gone off subject?

 

[Goff]

Appointed senator Harris sadly does nott have to give up his seat when the person who appointed him gives up his position

I didn't actually say that. What I meant was, no one else will probably touch him now.

But hey! It's politics.

 

[Franco]

Still in the throes of the momentous week that was, let’s take a look at the life and times and the hidden history of Bertie Ahern.

The Early Days – Patrick Bartholomew Ahern was born in Drumcondra, Dublin in the rare auld times. He quickly became known as ‘Bertie’ due to his fascination with sweet idol Bertie Bassett, and the pair’s shared passion for wearing top hats made entirely of liquorice.

Teenage Troubles – Bertie along with brothers Noel and Maurice establish The Ahernators, a tough street gang who specialise in terrorising old lady fruit traders on Moore Street and getting into various rumbles with Pat Rabbitte’s South Side Warriors. These uncompromising gang duels were usually settled by highly choreographed dance offs, or furious no holds barred toastmasters debates.

Early Political Career – After his wild adolescent years, Bertie finds solace in Fianna Fail party, who take the troubled youth under their wing and teach him the art of self- discipline while also introducing him to his life long companion and confidant, Bass ale. His early years as a TD are generally uninspired, but Taoiseach and vagabond Charles Haughey befriends the young turk and makes a point of patting Ahern on the head for good luck before every crucial Dail vote or election.

Diary of a Ladies Man – Unburdened by an important ministerial position or portfolio, Bertie begins to enjoy the glitzy social life that surrounds being a young, virile backbench politician. He’s earns the nickname, ‘The Don Juan of The Dail’ with innumerable conquests that include Calor Housewife of the Year 1971, Mary Murphy, a holidaying Raquel Welch, and a young and naïve Willie O’Dea.

Heavyweight Politico – Bored of the highlife, Bertie settles down to the serious business of being a career politician. He bags the role of Minister for Labour under the stewardship of Charlie Haughey, and later gets the job of Minister for Finance, a role he secured after Albert Reynolds noticed him wearing a calculator watch at a party conference. Unbeknownst to anyone else in the cabinet, he also appoints himself as Minister for Undeclared Payments and Large Amounts of Sterling, a portfolio he decides to keep to himself.

The Big Cheese – After a resounding General Election knockout victory in 1997, Bertie is presented with the belt for Undisputed World Heavyweight Taoiseach of Ireland. He repeatedly goads the opposition across Dail Eireann, refusing to take off the belt during sessions, calling himself “Pound for pound the best leader in the world”, and pointing to his muscles a lot.

Norn Iron – Bertie oversees the transition to peace in the Six Counties with the help of Tony Blair and a 24-hour pizza delivery joint that keeps the all night negotiations well stocked with fast food. Although Ian Paisley makes initial demands for extra garlic bread, he is placated by the skilled strategy of Bertie, who offers him a large portion of wedges to share with Martin McGuinness. The historic accord is actually reached on Pancake Tuesday, but Bertie makes everyone wait until Good Friday to announce it, as it will “sound way cooler than the Pancake Tuesday Agreement”.
Man oh Mahon - Bertie’s creative accounting comes back to haunt him at the Mahon Tribunal where his convoluted fiscal dealings are pored over in minutia. His primary excuse that all the payments are simply delayed Holy Communion presents does not wash with many political commentators.

The Long Goodbye, April 2, 2008 – An impromptu April Fool’s prank goes horribly wrong for Bertie when he jokingly calls a press conference and announces his resignation from the position of Taoiseach. Mistakenly under the impression that it is Fool’s Day, Bertie later yells “Fool, Fool!” in front of the gathered Fianna Fail parliamentary party, before strategist PJ Mara whispers in his ear, tells him it’s in fact April 2nd, and that there’s “no come backs” from his foolish faux pas

http://www.clarepeople.com/content/view/1409/875/

 

[ernesto]

what a week in May thats gonna be:

• bertie resigns
• (on) my mates birthday
• wobbs wedding
• table-tennis tournament
• man man gig.

could it be the greatest week ever?

 

[egg_]

They're almost like governmental consultant agencies competing for business every election.

Wow! Exactly right!

 

[IFF]

I didn't actually say that. What I meant was, no one else will probably touch him now.

But hey! It's politics.

nah, i think the radio shows and tv stations will still try to get him in as much as possible

i don't know mucha bout talk radio but they like windbags who have a lot to say within really knowing what they're talking about

 

[ratmonkey]

nah, i think the radio shows and tv stations will still try to get him in as much as possible

He'll probably replace Brady on the RTE Champions League panel.

 

[classic seanc]

Jesus, Newstalk pissed me off this morning.
Pointless provincial bullshit.

 

[JohnnyRaz]

Jesus, Newstalk pissed me off this morning.
Pointless provincial bullshit.

you dont be knockin the proud people of laois offaly!

in fairness, it was a bit cringeworthy.

then brenda power came on comparing the armed little scummers in limerick to child soldiers in africa. that woman needs a punishment beating!

 

[classic seanc]

you dont be knockin the proud people of laois offaly!

in fairness, it was a bit cringeworthy.

then brenda power came on comparing the armed little scummers in limerick to child soldiers in africa. that woman needs a punishment beating!

Cowen had his two front teeth knocked out as a teenager in a GAA game, therefore he’s going to make a brilliant Taoiseach.

Arra, it was as if Newstalk just showed up that morning and put everyone on the spot.

And we don’t need a Taoiseach who’s shtuck sholid in his own constituency. Annoys my head.



Fucking child soldiers in Limerick. Christ. Even she didn't know what she was blathering about.

 

[ratmonkey]

8 days to go...

 

[CitySickness]

8 days to go...

Dude, Grand Theft Auto IV is out TOMORROW.

 

[Janer]

Dude, Grand Theft Auto IV is out TOMORROW.

hahaahhahahahahahaha

haha.

 

[puppetmonkey]

Watching him give his speech to the US Congress at the moment. He got an amazing reception.
The speaker for the House of Representatives pronounced his name "Aa - Herne".

 

[IFF]

the fianna failer put on the radio in the office today for the speech

the only other times we use the offic e radio is for cheltenham races and the budget speech

 

[ratmonkey]

A great day.

 

[classic seanc]

Oh it's today isn't it. Good times.

 

[Los Davos]

I came out of the house of flats i'm living in the other day. The
landlord was showing one of the flats to prospective tenants.
As you would expect there was a queue at the front door. First in line was a total howya, she was sitting on the steps with her back to me. Just above her jeans was tattooed 'BERTIE' in gothic writing.

 

[snakybus]

Some of the things said in the Irish Times editorial today, about Bertie Ahern:

extraordinary contribution
phenomenal role
awesome
historic achievement
the man to deliver on the day
hugely significant achivements (sic)
brought politicis to a fine art
did the unthinkable
remembered for the political achievments (sic) of a lifetime



Go and have yer shite, Irish Times!