HE came to denounce foul-mouthed yob culture but instead Labour leader Pat Rabbitte left his own four-letter imprint on proceedings. As a fire alarm disrupted the launch of his party’s survey on neighbours from hell, Mr Rabbitte let out a despairing: “Ah, f..k’s sake!” -
Irish Examiner
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Pretty clear from the print coverage of the event that the 'meeja' just dont like the guy and wont cut him a break. Thats a real problem for Labour in the run in to a General Election. Rabbittes apparent lack of 'likeability' either with the media or the general public will undermine much of what they do in the next year or so. Labour clearly have to work on their mans appeal or start to divide up the duties a bit among some of the senior heavyweights in their front line.
To be honest I think thats a pretty good article for the party. Parody is acceptance. There is no concerted effort to outline how the policy ideas of Labour are incorrect. Irish politics always needs a party it can laugh at in power for some reason...
I'm not saying 'silly' parties. Just ones that seem alittle more Human. Rabbitte while seemingly not liked by the Media has huge popularity ratings in Urban areas, Working Class areas and even Remote Rural areas such as Mayo.
Labour does also have a very strong Front Bench and will definitly be making full use of it in the run up to the election. Labour isn't just a LEader. Its a party.
[To be honest I think thats a pretty good article for the party. Parody is acceptance. There is no concerted effort to outline how the policy ideas of Labour are incorrect. Irish politics always needs a party it can laugh at in power for some reason...
I'm not saying 'silly' parties. Just ones that seem alittle more Human. Rabbitte while seemingly not liked by the Media has huge popularity ratings in Urban areas, Working Class areas and even Remote Rural areas such as Mayo.
Labour does also have a very strong Front Bench and will definitly be making full use of it in the run up to the election. Labour isn't just a LEader. Its a party.]
Oh would that were true GOM. Fact is that the party IS the leader and in this case he just isnt living up to expectations. The party thought they were electing a sort of wisecracking Terminator what they got was a little disapointing to say the least. Pat doesnt generate any traction with the media and to be honest there is no evidence anywhere of 'huge populatrity' - not even within the Labour Party itself. Agree with what you say about Labour's front bench - remember that under Rauiri Quinn that same front bench were hailed as the best front bench pound for pound and the real opposition. When a good team stops playing well under a new Captain there is a limit to the conclusions you can draw.[/quote]
Firstly, Mayo is not that remote. Castlebar has its own thrid level insituation and Ballina is a thriving town. Parts of Mayo are remote (like Bellmullet) but other parts are only 45mins from Galway City.Originally Posted by GÓM
Secondly, Labour do not have any TD in Mayo.
Thirdly, can you think of any reason why he may be personally popular in Mayo?
"Consistency is the last refuge of the unimaginative."
Oscar Wilde
If Mayo isn't remote where the hell in Ireland is???
I know that he isn't a candidate there its just an example. But Pat's popularity is stronger than the journos admiration for him...
...Code:Ahern has established a lead over his rivals, however: 31 per cent of the electorate trust him as taoiseach, ahead of the figures for Kenny (19 per cent) and Rabbitte (25 per cent)
Thats pretty high an approval rating for the third largest party.
Anyway. What I was getting at in my original post before confusing myself and everyone reading this is that out of the articles I read today concerning Labour's stance on Anti-Social Behaviour I'm very happy with its direction and also the coverage it is getting. Haven't seen any negative coverage of yet. The Examiner Article was a positive one in my opinion.
You know I have really missed Dubliners since moving over here.
Parts of Mayo are remote. That is true. Parts of Wicklow are remote. That is true.
To say the whole country is remote is nonsense. Castlebar has a third level insitute, Westport is a massive tourist draw in the reegion and Ballina, half way between Sligo and Galway City is thriving and has a very good reputation. They also have a good rugby and Basketball team. If you ever went to these places you would realise this. I suspect you haven't. Yet you are prepared to tell me how popular Rabbite is there.
Anyways, any clue why it might be said Pat Rabbite is popular in Mayo?
"Consistency is the last refuge of the unimaginative."
Oscar Wilde
My my, a Galway man defending Mayo- but then you spoil it all by equating 'civilisation' with Galway City! :P
Actually many Mayo people view Rabbitte as someone delighted to shake the dust of Ballinrobe from his shoes and forget about his native county.
It always amuses me to hear fellow Mayo men speak of the glory that will be bestowed on the county the day there is a ‘Mayo Taoiseach and Tánaiste’ one has barely set foot in the county since the day he departed for University and the other when a Minister represented a county starved for funds.
The difference between Kenny and Rabbitte is Kenny is a nice guy. Rabbitte will always be happier in the cosy confines of the law library or downing pints in Doheny and Nesbitts than admitting any Mayo heritage.
"Be advised, my passport's green / No glass of ours was ever raised / To toast the Queen." Seamus Heaney 1982
"I'm a bit of a green myself" Charles Haughey 1989
*&$€*@# sake Pat!
If I could mass-sterilise the planet, I would. Seriously.
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Rabbite's problem is that he is pure distilled smugness masquerading in a human form.
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