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Originally Posted by crooks
But how many times have you spoken directly to the US president?
I used to live in the Taoiseach's (Prime Minister) constituency and met him dozens of times just on my way to work, speaking to him several times in detail, he's the leader of the country and not once was a security guard anywhere near him, he was just sitting on the Bus or Luas, reading a paper - that's what I'm trying to get across, I feel like I know the guy, and even though I don't like his politics I find him genuinely likable as a person.
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There was a time in history when the US was like this. Citizens just walked into the White House during the inaugural party of a president. That was the early 19th century.
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Originally Posted by crooks
I know all my TDs including him on a first name basis, and I expect to meet each several times during any campaign.
Also Ireland during an election is hilarious, simply to see what people will do to show their dedication to standing up for you - one time a local candidate on election day actually offered to mind my dog, whom I was worried about getting taken away as I hadn't a leash, outside the polling station if I voted for him  !
I had no intention of giving him my No. 1 before that but when I saw how serious he was about garnering votes I went straight in and voted for him - have voted for him ever since. |
We are a nation with global reach and interests. We have many friends and enemies. Our political figures are a bit harder to get to for a good reason.