SOMMERVILLE AND ROSS AND MCWILLIAMS
Jan 23rd, 2011 by Conor McCabe
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Funny how in recent times, the exuberant phrase “we’re elected” isn’t as popular as it had once become. Another that has seemingly disappeared from popular discourse; “Ask ten different economists the same question, and you’ll get ten different answers.” There seems to be unanimous agreement, 2011 is not going to be good.
Shane Ross was on point grilling Alan Dukes(FG) on the appointments to the Anglo board of people with strong FF ties. I find that his column is hit and miss, but occaisonally brilliant, particularly the stuff fuelled by the research and promotion of the “wasters” book. I saw a remark that, now the Seanad looks to be on the way out, Ross wants to go for the Dail - this proves to me he’s self serving. Even so, I imagine he’s going to be an improvement on the Greens or FF, or FG, if successful.
David McWilliams will at least be able to warn people about the eventual consequences of the decisions they are discussing. I don’t think you can say that of many presently in the Dail.
What is more remarkable now is George Lee’s departure so early on, in that those elected have more power to change things than anyone. Lee presumably went with FG for the added voting muscle of having a party and a whip behind him, yet still didn’t see fit to finish his term.
Better than a kick in the face?