Appropriate Irish political party for the preceding poster?

[Јas]

What is the big difference between FF and FG?

See here and following post for considerations by myself and Gully on this.

I really don't know where I'd fit, since to me they seem kinda similar

I suspect in your case, by far the strongest deciding factor would be your family history going back to the post-Independence Civil War.

In the obvious absence of that, and presuming a hypothetical where that is irrelevant, I'd agree with Gully that FF is the more likely preference for you. As much a question of attitude than anything else.

(except that FF is wierd for being in that nationalist EU group)

IIRC (and this is particularly tenuously offered) both FF and FG applied to be part of the Christian Democratic bloc; FG were accepted on the basis of their having been in power at the time. FF's current position is merely a convenience and not of any real ideological relevance. There are members who would prefer they move to the liberal grouping, but it's not a significant issue.

[Democratic Hawk]

Fianna Fail

Thinking about it, Fine Gael would be a more appropriate party for Hashemite

[Tetro Kornbluth]

Even though he says otherwise I suspect Hawk would be a Fianna Fail voter most of the time. I can't imagine he would have much time for the liberals in the labour party and would probably see FG as too full of <trying to think of the right word... fails..> Petite Bourgeois types. Probably would not like the Progressive Democrats - but they have become less of an issue, supports the government policy in regards to having American troops in Shannon airport.

This is dependant on Hawk being born here; if not his British nationalism would lean him slightly towards FG. But its hard to tell really.

[jokerman]

Green, I suppose.

[Filuwaúrdjan]

Fianna Gael/Fine Fail

[Јas]

Depends, possibly an ex-Democratic Left, now a often discontented leftist Labour voter. I'd imagine certain leftist Independents like Seamus Healy (ex-Tipp S); Catherine Murphy (ex-Kildare N); Tony Gregory (Dublin Central) would appeal. Depends on constituency alot, to the point where a "Write-in: George Orwell" ballot might be cast as often as anything else.

[Tetro Kornbluth]

Depends, possibly an ex-Democratic Left, now a often discontented leftist Labour voter. I'd imagine certain leftist Independents like Seamus Healy (ex-Tipp S); Catherine Murphy (ex-Kildare N); Tony Gregory (Dublin Central) would appeal. Depends on constituency alot, to the point where a "Write-in: George Orwell" ballot might be cast as often as anything else.

Hey, that's what I am thinking of doing during the Children's 'rights' referendum.

As for Jas, Independants - especially ones who scream "OMG TEH HOSPITAL!111" - seem the best choice, that or lawyers. You can always trust lawyers.

EDIT - Oh, @Al:

Fianna Gael/Fine Fail

Was that a subtle Joke? 20 Brownie Points going your way if it was...

[Хahar 🤔]

None, really.

[Filuwaúrdjan]

Was that a subtle Joke?

Yep

[Josh/Devilman88]

Fine Gael

[Willy Woz]

Possibly Greens...

[Hash]

Christian Solidarity

[Josh/Devilman88]

Fine Gael

[Јas]

Josh: Fine Gael

As for Jas, Independants - especially ones who scream "OMG TEH HOSPITAL!111"

There are worse things they can scream about!

seem the best choice, that or lawyers. You can always trust lawyers.

Well, not always. But I think I'm getting better at spotting the right ones from the wrong ones

[Cubby]

Progressive Democrats or Greens (depending on how important the environment is to your vote)

[Hash]

Either Labour or PD

[Democratic Hawk]

Fine Gael

[Filuwaúrdjan]

FF or Labour.

[Tetro Kornbluth]

The Democratic Socialist Party if Al was in Limerick in the 70s and 80s.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Socialist_Party_%28Ireland%29

[Colin]

Neither of course. Probably settle into Fine Gael with advancing age, decreasing radicalism, and increasing boredom.

[Tetro Kornbluth]

Neither of course. Probably settle into Fine Gael with advancing age, decreasing radicalism, and increasing boredom.

No, you've got me confused with farmers.

Anyway I can't imagine my boredom being much higher than it is at present. I'm really only at this forum recently because I was struck down with a minor flu; which means great annoyance to my life and a need to heal at home while doing nothing.

Of course, Colin Wixted would make a great member of the United Ireland Party (FG) - His Americanized accent would win lots of votes in South Dublin alone..