Do FG supporters not object to the expression "Blue Shirts"?

[An Gilladaker]

I don't find the term "blueshirt" particularly objectionable. A lot of FG'ers use it themselves. I don't believe it has any O'Duffy connotations nowadays

Was he one of the circus Duffys ?

[SPQR]

Worse is "Fine (as in day) Gael", always said by FFers!

[Edo]

Im ironing my uniform right now for the trip to Kerry Tomorrow!

competition will be fierce for the best blue-shirt tomorrow !

[flavirostris]

Worse is "Fine (as in day) Gael", always said by FFers!

That's one of Willie O'Dea's favourite derogatory terms sort of like the way Republicans in the US refer to the "Democrat Party" instead of the Democratic Party

[Toland]

I don't find the term "blueshirt" particularly objectionable. A lot of FG'ers use it themselves. I don't believe it has any O'Duffy connotations nowadays

It does to me. Am I alone?

[wombat]

It does to me. Am I alone?

You need a hobby, you're too sensitive

[flavirostris]

I suppose a lot depends on who's using the term and how.

Willie O'Dea or Cowen talking about blueshirts = bad

[wombat]

I suppose a lot depends on who's using the term and how.

Its usually slagging although I usually try to wear one after an election so I can slag the FFers back.

[flavirostris]

Its usually slagging although I usually try to wear one after an election so I can slag the FFers back.

Could be an FG slogan for the next election "which would you prefer, a crisp blue shirt ( picture of Enda ) or a dirty pair of underpants ( picture of Cowen holding some bog roll )"

[wombat]

Could be an FG slogan for the next election "which would you prefer, a crisp blue shirt ( picture of Enda ) or a dirty pair of underpants ( picture of Cowen holding some bog roll )"

I like it but its probably a bit too subtle