RTE Investigates Program

Borussia wrote: MayoMark wrote: So nobody knew Bertie was crooked in 2007? Give me a f**king break I was only a teenager when Ray Burke was elected for the last time - Everybody knew then out our way.

But since he was exposed how many elections did he win?

I am not saying their aren't bent Dub politicians, but once exposed they are done, unlike rural Ireland who lap up the rogue

roverstillidie wrote: Borussia wrote: MayoMark wrote: So nobody knew Bertie was crooked in 2007? Give me a f**king break I was only a teenager when Ray Burke was elected for the last time - Everybody knew then out our way. But since he was exposed how many elections did he win? I am not saying their aren't bent Dub politicians, but once exposed they are done, unlike rural Ireland who lap up the rogue

I dont think that programme is a shock to anybody tbh. I actually nearly admire the balls on that Monaghan guy, couldn't give a flying f**k. I read an article in the Independant i think it was, about 6 or 7 years ago, that said Monaghan is a bit unique in terms of politics in this state. A county with a large population of Prodestants that consistantly vote Blueshirt, regardless. Maybe thats why he didnt give a toss. 

I've always been more of a traditionalist myself. Id prefer to see my representatives armed, and in Military Uniform, like 100 years ago. You know if they're willing to take a bullet for you, they won't rip you off.

roverstillidie wrote: Bent Dublin politicians who left politics on exposure or country politicians voted in time and time again, some with criminal convictions?

SuperDave84 wrote: No, but the military in government tend to be more likely to put a bullet in you than either taking one for you or ripping you off. I'd be careful exactly what you wish for.

Era, im not talking Pol Pot or anything like that. 

Like before the foundation of the State, people got involved for the right reasons, to do right by the people, not to line their own pockets. They're the type of people i'd like to see in charge.

SuperDave84 wrote: No, but the military in government tend to be more likely to put a bullet in you than either taking one for you or ripping you off. I'd be careful exactly what you wish for.

roverstillidie wrote: gspain wrote: dead right as those culchies continued to elect the likes of Ray Burke Liam Lawlor, Bertie Ahern and Charlie Haughey long after they knew they were bent. But not one of the above got re-elected after they were exposed....

Ray Burke's corruption was a front page story in the Indo in 1974.  Haughey was known to corrupt since the 1960's.  Lawlor was also known from an early stage.  As for Bertie the most cunning and devious of them all.....

At 14 I could name the councilors in Limerick that were on the take and those that were straight.

The reality is too many  this country turns a blind eye to corruption and it doesn't matter where in the country they are from.    It's cross party too btw.

Unfortunately the story in 1974 was Ray Burke being cleared of wrong doing.

Shouldn't all you culchies be off shopping in Dublin today ?????!!!