Patrique. I actually agree with you, however, big Ian is not protesting for those reasons. He is peotesting because he is a sectairian biggot!!

wise_guy (Tyrone) - Posts: 1584 - 14/09/2010 13:37:18    774058

I'd sooner shake Ians hand then the popes

Mikeynora (Limerick) - Posts: 888 - 14/09/2010 13:55:44    774077

The trip costs millions when we are making public sector cuts. So instead of having a hospital or a school we have the pope

Patrique the Pope's trip is expected to cost in and around the region of £12 million, the vatican are apparently covering over £10 million of this expense themselves so your point is not entirely valid.

Furthermore given that catholics have been discriminated against in the United Kingdom for a couple of hundred years I think the gesture of incurring the rest of the expense for inviting the Pope over is worth making.

Would you not agree?

Goodfella, Tir (None) - Posts: 1652 - 14/09/2010 14:03:39    774086

Mikeynora
County: Limerick
Posts: 743

774077
I'd sooner shake Ians hand then the popes

Now that I would pay to see, especially if you were wearing a Limerick GAA top it would be a Robert Mugabe moment I think.

fortyfive (Tyrone) - Posts: 5929 - 14/09/2010 14:29:16    774124

patrique

The Catholics of England Scotland and wales are raising the money for this trip. Perhaps they should raise money so the Public service can remain in its priviliged position also.

derryman (Derry) - Posts: 3246 - 14/09/2010 15:01:11    774159

Mikeynora
County: Limerick
Posts: 743

774077 I'd sooner shake Ians hand then the popes

You might have a better idea of where it had been

dhorse (Laois) - Posts: 11374 - 14/09/2010 15:04:14    774166

Maith an fear Ian!!

In fairness I'd probably protest if the Pope landed over here.

MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13816 - 14/09/2010 15:33:04    774205

dhorse.
really , i bet u would not want to shake a imam hand or allah himself , pheew ;]

ta32 (Tyrone) - Posts: 4907 - 14/09/2010 15:47:27    774221

Whats the in colour in popes frocks this year

dhorse (Laois) - Posts: 11374 - 14/09/2010 15:50:21    774228

dhorse
County: Laois
Posts: 5987

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Whats the in colour in popes frocks this year

Its a little strapless black number.

Perfect for cocktail parties.

MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13816 - 14/09/2010 16:02:24    774247

derryman
County: Derry
Posts: 1382

774159 patrique

The Catholics of England Scotland and wales are raising the money for this trip. Perhaps they should raise money so the Public service can remain in its priviliged position also.

What is actually so priviliged about the public service? Give all to the private sector, after all they are the ones who make the world go round!!

omaghredhand (Tyrone) - Posts: 3656 - 14/09/2010 16:35:26    774282

Omagh
read the post iwas replying to then ask again.

derryman (Derry) - Posts: 3246 - 14/09/2010 16:41:09    774294

thats classic dhorse

hipster (Dublin) - Posts: 2509 - 14/09/2010 16:53:26    774303

Good on you Ian...

Who needs fossilised Mosquito blood... when you've got Ian Paisley -vs- The Pope!!

Two modern day dinosaurs going head to head... excellent stuff

jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20763 - 14/09/2010 17:23:44    774338

wise_guy
County: Tyrone
big Ian is not protesting for those reasons. He is peotesting because he is a sectairian biggot!!

hit the nail on the head there wise_guy. even if there was no scandals in the church he would be out protesting. however the pope deserves all he gets. even pope john paul 2 has been shown to cover up abuse of children. disgrace the whole lot of them.

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11640 - 14/09/2010 17:33:20    774351

jimbodub
County: Dublin
Posts: 6539

774338
Good on you Ian...

Who needs fossilised Mosquito blood... when you've got Ian Paisley -vs- The Pope!!

Two modern day dinosaurs going head to head... excellent stuff

Now that is funny!.

williewentwell (Tyrone) - Posts: 1712 - 14/09/2010 17:52:16    774379

Dellboypolecat
County: Tyrone
Posts: 12823

773698
Not one bit suprised at all this hate unionist



I don't think the unionists are protesting, in fact I know they are not.

patrique (Antrim) - Posts: 13709 - 14/09/2010 18:27:55    774425

derryman
County: Derry
Posts: 1383

774159
patrique

The Catholics of England Scotland and wales are raising the money for this trip. Perhaps they should raise money so the Public service can remain in its priviliged position also.



Privileges compared to the Catholic church.

Do they have pensions of £3,800 a year after 40 years service?

Civil servants can't afford to visit England, by and large, as most of them are receiving STATE BENEFITS to make ends meet.

daft isn't it.

patrique (Antrim) - Posts: 13709 - 14/09/2010 18:29:52    774429

I wouldn't want the pope coming to ireland no more than i'd want the queen. i'd bow before no one and i feel sorry for people who do.

hurlinspuds (Cork) - Posts: 1494 - 14/09/2010 18:32:22    774435

hurlinspuds
County: Cork
Posts: 432

774435 I wouldn't want the pope coming to ireland no more than i'd want the queen. i'd bow before no one and i feel sorry for people who do
Would you kiss the popes ring?

dhorse (Laois) - Posts: 11374 - 14/09/2010 18:39:50    774442