president of ireland

[quinner]

is having a very highly paid president a wise thing in view of the economic crisis

[sheelbee]

is having a very highly paid president a wise thing in view of the economic crisis

Joe, a silly question, since when have we ever done the right thing in this fair land..............Next question please..

[quinner]

Joe, a silly question, since when have we ever done the right thing in this fair land..............Next question please..

true......but you never know lol

[sheelbee]

true......but you never know lol

In these straightened times we have a record number of candidates spending vast amounts of "our" money to secure a handy little number for the next 7 years. If we could only elect all 7 and make them HAPPY.........Fairies and away come to mind..........

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In these straightened times we have a record number of candidates spending vast amounts of "our" money to secure a handy little number for the next 7 years. If we could only elect all 7 and make them HAPPY.........Fairies and away come to mind..........

there is vast amonts of your money being spent almost everywhere....but can the president's salary be justified....start at the top and work down.....europe has rewarded the public sector out of all proportion to the private sector (wealth creators)...you have to start somewhere

[bigby]

is having a very highly paid president a wise thing in view of the economic crisis

I do not think we need a highly paid president, but I think we should have a president

[quinner]

I do not think we need a highly paid president, but I think we should have a president

agreed......what can you do about it????

[sheelbee]

agreed......what can you do about it????

Next question please....Nada...

[quinner]

Next question please....Nada...

have you given up

[bigby]

http://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/mary-kenny-if-you-want-my-vote-for-president-do-it-cheaper-2335138.html

I have not given it much thought as to what I could do about it

[sheelbee]

have you given up

In the words of me ould mate the Rev. Ian.....NEVER...NEVER............Zoli for resident...

[quinner]

http://www.independent.ie/opinion/an...r-2335138.html

I have not given it much thought as to what I could do about it

same as most people.......but why.....they are public servants

[bigby]

same as most people.......but why.....they are public servants

I think because we can not just force them to lower the salary and we do not trust them to lower it themselves, as the article says,

"And it is not in the interest of the political class to suggest reducing the pay of the incoming President. Why, if you reduced the presidential pay, next thing you might have to reduce the pay and expenses of TDs, senators, councillors, quangocrats and all the rest.

So, although I believe the people would support this proposal of doing the job for less, the politicians would not. And they have the power. "

[sheelbee]

I think because we can not just force them to lower the salary and we do not trust them to lower it themselves, as the article says,

"And it is not in the interest of the political class to suggest reducing the pay of the incoming President. Why, if you reduced the presidential pay, next thing you might have to reduce the pay and expenses of TDs, senators, councillors, quangocrats and all the rest.

So, although I believe the people would support this proposal of doing the job for less, the politicians would not. And they have the power. "

And we elected those same politicians to represent "us"......Talk about listening to the people................me arse.

[quinner]

I think because we can not just force them to lower the salary and we do not trust them to lower it themselves, as the article says,

"And it is not in the interest of the political class to suggest reducing the pay of the incoming President. Why, if you reduced the presidential pay, next thing you might have to reduce the pay and expenses of TDs, senators, councillors, quangocrats and all the rest.

So, although I believe the people would support this proposal of doing the job for less, the politicians would not. And they have the power. "

wrong!!!!!!...the people have the power........and it can be used peacefully