The fact that he is a violent rapist did not discourage the racists from rallying behind him, but the intelligence to actually understand that there were electoral procedures to be followed was clearly beyond his ability to comprehend.
Many leading racist right figures were happy to be in McGregor's company and engage in mutual supportive back slapping public appearances, and of course the fact that he was prepared to bankroll activities also helped. These supportive figures ranged from the anti-immigrant councillors Malachy Steenson and Gavin Pepper to various ‘citizen journalists’ and on-line agitators.
When McGregor announced he was quitting on his presidential ambitions, the right then pinned their hopes on Maria Steen, who also went on to fail to meet the constitutional requirements to become a candidate. Her failure led to a massive spin, portraying her as some kind of victim and a political martyr, rather than just another loser. She was not blocked or discriminated against, she just didn’t make the grade.
Many leading racist right figures were happy to be in McGregor's company and engage in mutual supportive back slapping public appearances, and of course the fact that he was prepared to bankroll activities also helped. These supportive figures ranged from the anti-immigrant councillors Malachy Steenson and Gavin Pepper to various ‘citizen journalists’ and on-line agitators.
When McGregor announced he was quitting on his presidential ambitions, the right then pinned their hopes on Maria Steen, who also went on to fail to meet the constitutional requirements to become a candidate. Her failure led to a massive spin, portraying her as some kind of victim and a political martyr, rather than just another loser. She was not blocked or discriminated against, she just didn’t make the grade.
Continue @ DCAR.
We have a candidate of the 'broad left' for our President which is great. Let's hope this left-wing unity can build a government. The problem is, and away from Aras, the fascists still controll the streets. Control of our streets, as happened in Nazi Germany, is a major step towards power. What can a broad left president do, if anything, to clip their wings?
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Where would it emerge from?
DeleteSinn Fein, who did serious heavy lifting work during the election campaign, is still hard to describe as a left wing party. In my view it has been completely captured by the institutions.
I canvassed and voted for Catherine on one ground - genocide in Gaza. Not because I felt it would lead to a left wing coalition.
The composition of her council of state should tell us something about the trade off in order to get SF endorsement.