Comments on: Questions for the politicians that stop at your door. http://www.mulley.net/2006/09/05/questions-for-the-politicians-that-stop-at-your-door/ Invisible people have invisible rights Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:16:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: alternative party » Modest Proposals for the Next Irish Government http://www.mulley.net/2006/09/05/questions-for-the-politicians-that-stop-at-your-door/comment-page-1/#comment-247408 alternative party » Modest Proposals for the Next Irish Government Fri, 18 May 2007 00:06:14 +0000 http://www.mulley.net/?p=1508#comment-247408 [...] I’ve been meaning to do this for a long time, particularly since I got an email from William Wall about his Citizen’s Manifesto , and shortly afterwards spotted Damien Mulley’s Questions for the Politicians that stop at your door. Suzy Byrne made a similiar point to my number 1 on Damien’s blog, but I can’t find such a reference on hers. But good to know it’s not just me that thinks Luas sucks the blood from the rest of the transport system. An appointment was cancelled this evening, meaning unexpected spare time, so though it’s a bit late in the day, here goes… [...] [...] I’ve been meaning to do this for a long time, particularly since I got an email from William Wall about his Citizen’s Manifesto , and shortly afterwards spotted Damien Mulley’s Questions for the Politicians that stop at your door. Suzy Byrne made a similiar point to my number 1 on Damien’s blog, but I can’t find such a reference on hers. But good to know it’s not just me that thinks Luas sucks the blood from the rest of the transport system. An appointment was cancelled this evening, meaning unexpected spare time, so though it’s a bit late in the day, here goes… [...]

]]> By: Tír na nÓg » View from my front door http://www.mulley.net/2006/09/05/questions-for-the-politicians-that-stop-at-your-door/comment-page-1/#comment-236321 Tír na nÓg » View from my front door Tue, 01 May 2007 22:54:13 +0000 http://www.mulley.net/?p=1508#comment-236321 [...] Mr Embarr has predicted that the election candidates of Dublin North East will not be beating a path to my door for my vote. In our three and a half years living in this area, we have only ever been visited by Larry O’Toole (SF) who has something of a local stronghold. Being the optimistic one in this household and given what is gearing up to be a very hard fought election, I hold that I will get a visit from at least one or two other candidates. And so I will keep track of the flyers I receive and the callers that come knocking. I want to them to call as I want to get my chance to question them. If you are looking for inspiration when facing down your local candidates, check out this good list of questions courtesy of Damien Mulley. [...] [...] Mr Embarr has predicted that the election candidates of Dublin North East will not be beating a path to my door for my vote. In our three and a half years living in this area, we have only ever been visited by Larry O’Toole (SF) who has something of a local stronghold. Being the optimistic one in this household and given what is gearing up to be a very hard fought election, I hold that I will get a visit from at least one or two other candidates. And so I will keep track of the flyers I receive and the callers that come knocking. I want to them to call as I want to get my chance to question them. If you are looking for inspiration when facing down your local candidates, check out this good list of questions courtesy of Damien Mulley. [...]

]]> By: McAWilliams Verba http://www.mulley.net/2006/09/05/questions-for-the-politicians-that-stop-at-your-door/comment-page-1/#comment-236127 McAWilliams Verba Tue, 01 May 2007 14:53:21 +0000 http://www.mulley.net/?p=1508#comment-236127 <strong>How to vote in Irelands General Election</strong> Ok so the election has been called in Ireland and in 3 weeks time will all be over. Amazingly the placards, handshakes, leaflets, canvassers are out in full swing and this is why I, who is not a scholar of... How to vote in Irelands General Election

Ok so the election has been called in Ireland and in 3 weeks time will all be over. Amazingly the placards, handshakes, leaflets, canvassers are out in full swing and this is why I, who is not a scholar of…

]]> By: squid http://www.mulley.net/2006/09/05/questions-for-the-politicians-that-stop-at-your-door/comment-page-1/#comment-236017 squid Tue, 01 May 2007 10:47:35 +0000 http://www.mulley.net/?p=1508#comment-236017 Jesus Christ, I have managed to avoid Richard Waghorne's neocon views for nearly a year, now I feel as though i want to hurl rocks at someone he makes me so angry. My whole day is ruined now, possibly the bank holiday too. Jesus Christ, I have managed to avoid Richard Waghorne’s neocon views for nearly a year, now I feel as though i want to hurl rocks at someone he makes me so angry.

My whole day is ruined now, possibly the bank holiday too.

]]> By: David Watchorn http://www.mulley.net/2006/09/05/questions-for-the-politicians-that-stop-at-your-door/comment-page-1/#comment-224047 David Watchorn Fri, 20 Apr 2007 17:40:22 +0000 http://www.mulley.net/?p=1508#comment-224047 Did anyone mention the issue of planning? We are still building at very low densities. Miles and miles of 2 storey semis will just result in more and more sprawl. We need to regulate more and force developers to build at higher densities and provide the proper infrastructure for every new development ... Adamstown has done well in living up to some of these requirements, even if the density is not high enough. Did anyone mention the issue of planning? We are still building at very low densities. Miles and miles of 2 storey semis will just result in more and more sprawl. We need to regulate more and force developers to build at higher densities and provide the proper infrastructure for every new development … Adamstown has done well in living up to some of these requirements, even if the density is not high enough.

]]> By: Maman Poulet » Blog Archive » Links for the weekend. http://www.mulley.net/2006/09/05/questions-for-the-politicians-that-stop-at-your-door/comment-page-1/#comment-223929 Maman Poulet » Blog Archive » Links for the weekend. Fri, 20 Apr 2007 14:13:29 +0000 http://www.mulley.net/?p=1508#comment-223929 [...] Bertie call the election will ya? The candidates are tired out but Ciaran is getting to see some lovely houses!!! His campaign manager will have him on leash soon though! [...] [...] Bertie call the election will ya? The candidates are tired out but Ciaran is getting to see some lovely houses!!! His campaign manager will have him on leash soon though! [...]

]]> By: RTÉ 2 FTA — petition press pack http://www.mulley.net/2006/09/05/questions-for-the-politicians-that-stop-at-your-door/comment-page-1/#comment-157192 RTÉ 2 FTA — petition press pack Sat, 17 Feb 2007 01:49:00 +0000 http://www.mulley.net/?p=1508#comment-157192 [...] Someone has asked for a list of questions to ask candidates for the ever nearing election, while this subject should not be on the top of your list (there are more disturbing inequalities in our little rich country, see my list here) I would ask them this. [...] [...] Someone has asked for a list of questions to ask candidates for the ever nearing election, while this subject should not be on the top of your list (there are more disturbing inequalities in our little rich country, see my list here) I would ask them this. [...]

]]> By: joemomma http://www.mulley.net/2006/09/05/questions-for-the-politicians-that-stop-at-your-door/comment-page-1/#comment-93607 joemomma Wed, 22 Nov 2006 22:41:23 +0000 http://www.mulley.net/?p=1508#comment-93607 A number of the questions above could be summarised as "Do you agree without equivocation to address the issue that is my personal hobby horse in precisely the manner I specify please answer yes or no?" Such questions are not likely to lead to productive exchanges on the doorstep: the politician will either just lie or write you off as a crank. Politicians are supposed to have some imagination, so ask a few leading questions and see where it takes them. One sure-fire way of unsettling a politician is not to reveal where you stand on the issue until they've given you their position. A number of the questions above could be summarised as “Do you agree without equivocation to address the issue that is my personal hobby horse in precisely the manner I specify please answer yes or no?” Such questions are not likely to lead to productive exchanges on the doorstep: the politician will either just lie or write you off as a crank.

Politicians are supposed to have some imagination, so ask a few leading questions and see where it takes them. One sure-fire way of unsettling a politician is not to reveal where you stand on the issue until they’ve given you their position.

]]> By: Making Road Safety an Election Issue at Irish Election http://www.mulley.net/2006/09/05/questions-for-the-politicians-that-stop-at-your-door/comment-page-1/#comment-75036 Making Road Safety an Election Issue at Irish Election Thu, 26 Oct 2006 17:00:52 +0000 http://www.mulley.net/?p=1508#comment-75036 [...] Damien Mulley recently asked a series of Irish bloggers to list the questions they would want politicians to answer on the doors. There are some very interesting answers, but little mention of the emerging national crisis on the roads. [...] [...] Damien Mulley recently asked a series of Irish bloggers to list the questions they would want politicians to answer on the doors. There are some very interesting answers, but little mention of the emerging national crisis on the roads. [...]

]]> By: Damien Mulley » Blog Archive » So what *can* bloggers do? http://www.mulley.net/2006/09/05/questions-for-the-politicians-that-stop-at-your-door/comment-page-1/#comment-67302 Damien Mulley » Blog Archive » So what *can* bloggers do? Mon, 09 Oct 2006 22:19:06 +0000 http://www.mulley.net/?p=1508#comment-67302 [...] I’d also like to see campaigns for asking politicians some good questions they can’t worm out of and comparing their answers to their fellow party members of even themselves a few days later. [...] [...] I’d also like to see campaigns for asking politicians some good questions they can’t worm out of and comparing their answers to their fellow party members of even themselves a few days later. [...]

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