Thoughts on Conor McGregor running for Ireland PM?
It has come out recently that Conor McGregor - world-renowned UFC fighter - would be running for Ireland PM and that Andrew Tate would vote for McGregor. If you aren't aware of McGregor, then it may be confusing as to why this is a big deal, but to those who know, what is your opinion, and would you vote for him if you could?
Original post by weetabix_muncher
It has come out recently that Conor McGregor - world-renowned UFC fighter - would be running for Ireland PM and that Andrew Tate would vote for McGregor. If you aren't aware of McGregor, then it may be confusing as to why this is a big deal, but to those who know, what is your opinion, and would you vote for him if you could?
Personally, I think it would be funny to see him be PM. It is definitely not the right decision, but how bad can we get? I want to see the humorous side of this and if he gets elected, we would see that. I wonder if he will push his whiskey company though
Hell no, thing is, given recent years I can't really see any humour is electing a controversial celebrity to a position of power over people.
Original post by StriderHort
Hell no, thing is, given recent years I can't really see any humour is electing a controversial celebrity to a position of power over people.
Fair enough. I know I will get backlash for that, but in my opinion, it would be pretty funny. I agree that it is completely wrong, but how bad can it get? He probably wouldn't make it past a year. But, yeah, it would be pretty bad for the economy and country as a whole, which is why I shouldn't believe it is funny
He's thick, volatile and a terrible dresser.
The problem with voting in these kind of people for s**** and giggles is that it is easy to get their ear, and you end up in positions where abortion rights get rolled back or somesuch. 'Haha'.
The problem with voting in these kind of people for s**** and giggles is that it is easy to get their ear, and you end up in positions where abortion rights get rolled back or somesuch. 'Haha'.
Original post by Admit-One
He's thick, volatile and a terrible dresser.
The problem with voting in these kind of people for s**** and giggles is that it is easy to get their ear, and you end up in positions where abortion rights get rolled back or somesuch. 'Haha'.
The problem with voting in these kind of people for s**** and giggles is that it is easy to get their ear, and you end up in positions where abortion rights get rolled back or somesuch. 'Haha'.
I understand what you are saying and I revoke my statement about humour. It isn't funny when people suffer. I apologise
Original post by weetabix_muncher
Fair enough. I know I will get backlash for that, but in my opinion, it would be pretty funny. I agree that it is completely wrong, but how bad can it get? He probably wouldn't make it past a year. But, yeah, it would be pretty bad for the economy and country as a whole, which is why I shouldn't believe it is funny
Well the thing is, a decade odd ago I'd have laughed right along at how silly it would all sound and the stupid **** he'd say, choke out the president of Morocco or whatever.
But yeah it's all a wee bit too close to reality now and I agree with not giving them ideas.
A few things here:
1) The Irish head of government is called the Taoiseach, not Prime Minister. And it's not a position you can simply run for in isolation: as in the UK, you need a majority of elected members of the legislature to endorse your candidacy. Unless McGregor is planning on founding a party and recruiting a good 100 or so willing candidates from across Ireland to run in the next Irish general election (which is 6 months away at most) then, no, it's functionally impossible for him to have a run at becoming Taoiseach.
2) What McGregor has actually suggested is that he might try to run for President of Ireland. But even here, there are a few obstacles. To get on the ballot, a presidential candidate has to be nominated by at least 4 local county or city councils. This might not sound like much, but there are only 31 such councils in total, and it's very likely that the (vast) majority of councillors will already be committed to backing their own party's candidate.
3) Even getting past all that, assuming McGregor did get on the ballot, and did win... the Irish presidency is largely a ceremonial position with very few powers, even compared to most presidents of parliamentary republics. There's very little of substance the president can do without the explicit approval or request of either the Taoiseach, the Dáil (the Irish parliament), or the Supreme Court. The closest British comparison isn't the Prime Minister, but the monarch - the Irish president exists to preside over ceremonial and diplomatic functions, not to run the country.
1) The Irish head of government is called the Taoiseach, not Prime Minister. And it's not a position you can simply run for in isolation: as in the UK, you need a majority of elected members of the legislature to endorse your candidacy. Unless McGregor is planning on founding a party and recruiting a good 100 or so willing candidates from across Ireland to run in the next Irish general election (which is 6 months away at most) then, no, it's functionally impossible for him to have a run at becoming Taoiseach.
2) What McGregor has actually suggested is that he might try to run for President of Ireland. But even here, there are a few obstacles. To get on the ballot, a presidential candidate has to be nominated by at least 4 local county or city councils. This might not sound like much, but there are only 31 such councils in total, and it's very likely that the (vast) majority of councillors will already be committed to backing their own party's candidate.
3) Even getting past all that, assuming McGregor did get on the ballot, and did win... the Irish presidency is largely a ceremonial position with very few powers, even compared to most presidents of parliamentary republics. There's very little of substance the president can do without the explicit approval or request of either the Taoiseach, the Dáil (the Irish parliament), or the Supreme Court. The closest British comparison isn't the Prime Minister, but the monarch - the Irish president exists to preside over ceremonial and diplomatic functions, not to run the country.
Original post by weetabix_muncher
It has come out recently that Conor McGregor - world-renowned UFC fighter - would be running for Ireland PM and that Andrew Tate would vote for McGregor. If you aren't aware of McGregor, then it may be confusing as to why this is a big deal, but to those who know, what is your opinion, and would you vote for him if you could?
i'd rather not have somebody with his crimes run my country
A coke head running for PM..... cute cute.
(edited 2 weeks ago)
President might make more sense for a start – I guess you can 'run for PM' as a celebrity, but you need to set up a party, find candidates to contest seats etc.
Clearly not a serious option, and definitely a case of America-brain trying to do similar things to a Reagan or a Trump or a Schwarzenegger in Europe...
Clearly not a serious option, and definitely a case of America-brain trying to do similar things to a Reagan or a Trump or a Schwarzenegger in Europe...
Original post by Saracen's Fez
President might make more sense for a start – I guess you can 'run for PM' as a celebrity, but you need to set up a party, find candidates to contest seats etc.
Clearly not a serious option, and definitely a case of America-brain trying to do similar things to a Reagan or a Trump or a Schwarzenegger in Europe...
Clearly not a serious option, and definitely a case of America-brain trying to do similar things to a Reagan or a Trump or a Schwarzenegger in Europe...
*Cough Ukrainian President
*Cough remembering something from the Czech Republic too
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