Irish general election: 25 February 2011

[ilikeverin]

This is brilliant.  I demand constant coverage.

[ilikeverin]

So when is the snap election likely to be held?

An election has already been called. For March 11.

Before you move into condescending mode, you might want to read what I read - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-12261077

The Green Party in the Republic of Ireland is to decide today whether to stay in the coalition government.

If the party pulls out, it will force an election next month - earlier than a planned poll on 11 March.

Indeed, a new date will likely have to be scheduled.

[ilikeverin]

I would watch that for the entertainment value.

[ilikeverin]

I would watch that for the entertainment value.

I fear such value would see remarkably rapid decreasing marginal returns as the debate progressed.

But... but... lolololol: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsBv1ukVp9U

[ilikeverin]

Why do you say that, Xahar?  (I'm honestly curious; I used to be more into election systems than I am now, so I'm mostly just uninformed.)

[ilikeverin]

I don't know if you can watch from outside Ireland, but someone here might find the TG4 debate amusing. There are subtitles.

Streaming.

Oh!  Oh!  You can!  Oh!  I'm not at a spot where I can actually listen right now, but I really hope I get to.

[ilikeverin]

Kenny being schooled on the core subjects of the Leaving Cert.



The debate is actually the best one yet.

It certainly seems quite lively!

[ilikeverin]

Imperfect, but then they all are...
votomatic.ie fills the void of the who should you vote for internet quizzy thingimajig.

"You are hard to please, but you are closest to the Labour Party."

1) Labour (+3)
2) FF (+2)
3) Greens (0)
4) SF (-6)
5) FG (-7)