Is Peter Robinsons position as First Minister untenable?

[Amach na Casca]

Watching last nights hearts and minds program confirmed for me that Peter Robinson is not fit to be First Minister of the assembly. He steadfastly refuses to budge on the substantive issue of the moment ie policing and justice, despite it being an integral part of the St Andrews agreement. When the question about devolving powers was put to him he shrugged it off saying it wasn't of interest to the unionist community, despite the presenter giving him figures than many unionists do indeed want it to happen. The presenter then reminded him that he has responsibility for all the community and not just a section of it.

Robinson is an ego who thinks SF are just pushing for this to undermine his leadership, and not because its of its prime importance to the occupants of the 6 counties. Is he really fit for the important position he now holds?

[Young Ned]

Watching last nights hearts and minds program confirmed for me that Peter Robinson is not fit to be First Minister of the assembly. He steadfastly refuses to budge on the substantive issue of the moment ie policing and justice, despite it being an integral part of the St Andrews agreement. When the question about devolving powers was put to him he shrugged it off saying it wasn't of interest to the unionist community, despite the presenter giving him figures than many unionists do indeed want it to happen. The presenter then reminded him that he has responsibility for all the community and not just a section of it.

Robinson is an ego who thinks SF are just pushing for this to undermine his leadership, and not because its of its prime importance to the occupants of the 6 counties. Is he really fit for the important position he now holds?

Unfortunately, he's only untenable if his constituents decide so. He's certainly keeping a huge swathe of them happy by stonewalling Sinn Féin on these issues.

[Amach na Casca]

Unfortunately, he's only untenable if his constituents decide so. He's certainly keeping a huge swathe of them happy by stonewalling Sinn Féin on these issues.

Perhaps so, but the house of cards executive will come tumbling down sooner rather than later if he doesn't put down a timeframe for devolution. He'll then be the First Minister of nothing.

[Young Ned]

Perhaps so, but the house of cards executive will come tumbling down sooner rather than later if he doesn't put down a timeframe for devolution. He'll then be the First Minister of nothing.

It does seem as if change is in the air. I agree that things can't continue in the way they are, but I haven't any idea where it may lead. I'm very curious about how Sunday goes.

[caulfield]

I wouldnt put Peter Robinson in charge of getting himself dressed in the morning.
Paisley - for all his faults- was very charismatic and responsible single handedly for building DUP support. I can only hope that a party run by the likes of Robinson, Campbell and Dodds will be less attractive to voters.

[Parnella]

Watching last nights hearts and minds program confirmed for me that Peter Robinson is not fit to be First Minister of the assembly. He steadfastly refuses to budge on the substantive issue of the moment ie policing and justice, despite it being an integral part of the St Andrews agreement. When the question about devolving powers was put to him he shrugged it off saying it wasn't of interest to the unionist community, despite the presenter giving him figures than many unionists do indeed want it to happen. The presenter then reminded him that he has responsibility for all the community and not just a section of it.

Robinson is an ego who thinks SF are just pushing for this to undermine his leadership, and not because its of its prime importance to the occupants of the 6 counties. Is he really fit for the important position he now holds?

When the question about devolving powers was put to him he shrugged it off saying it wasn't of interest to the unionist community, despite the presenter giving him figures than many unionists do indeed want it to happen. The presenter then reminded him that he has responsibility for all the community and not just a section of it.

The fallacy that he has ANY concern whasoever in anything rather than clinging on to Unionist power and supremacy put to bed.

Of course he not fit or suitable for the position, he's a homophobe and a bigot, fit to rule the DUP on that basis but not a multi-ethnic government.

[odie1kanobe]

Dunno it seems the longer that the DUP gets kept in power the lower their electibility will be......its a good strategy.

[Amach na Casca]

I wouldnt put Peter Robinson in charge of getting himself dressed in the morning.
Paisley - for all his faults- was very charismatic and responsible single handedly for building DUP support. I can only hope that a party run by the likes of Robinson, Campbell and Dodds will be less attractive to voters.

Robinson is a dour, mean-minded, petty individual from what i've seen of him. He may have some appeal amongst the lowest common denominator, backwoodsmen types who hark back to the 18th century. I agree, i'd imagine his appeal would be limited amongst forward thinking progressive unionists types. I really think things would be progressing much further with Paisley, who certainly seemed to have a road to damascus type convertion coming to the end of his political tenure. Alas, Robinson it seems wants to put his own mark on things and seek validation from the old school unionists who still have a major issue coming to terms with powersharing with Taigs.

[Parnella]

Quote:
Originally Posted by caulfield
I wouldnt put Peter Robinson in charge of getting himself dressed in the morning.
Paisley - for all his faults- was very charismatic and responsible single handedly for building DUP support. I can only hope that a party run by the likes of Robinson, Campbell and Dodds will be less attractive to voters.

Robinson is a dour, mean-minded, petty individual from what i've seen of him. He may have some appeal amongst the lowest common denominator, backwoodsmen types who hark back to the 18th century. I agree, i'd imagine his appeal would be limited amongst forward thinking progressive unionists types. I really think things would be progressing much further with Paisley, who certainly seemed to have a road to damascus type convertion coming to the end of his political tenure. Alas, Robinson it seems wants to put his own mark on things and seek validation from the old school unionists who still have a major issue coming to terms with powersharing with Taigs.

A very good summary of the position.

You do of course run the risk of being called a Sectarian for posting these views. That is so much easier than having to address the facts you lay out.

[sarak2]

peter has groovy 80's hair