jmh8300 2 Posted April 7, 2006 Paisley going strong at 80 Bugger! EDIT: Good grief what a complete twat I am. I meant to post my first entry on the site in the Ian Paisley thread and ended up starting a new one. I hang my head in shame. [Threads merged - ff] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Crossed 33 Posted April 7, 2006 Paisley going strong at 80 Bugger! EDIT: Good grief what a complete twat I am. I meant to post my first entry on the site in the Ian Paisley thread and ended up starting a new one. I hang my head in shame. You succeeded, however, in evading the swearfilter. Huzzah! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted April 7, 2006 When he does go to meet his boss (God/Satan, take your pick) the power strugle within the DUP will be brutal! God\Satan\ - Let's open our eyes and face reality. There isn't any. No heavens in the sky - The devil just a faery tale lie' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest_corkdood_* Posted July 7, 2006 Any update on this. Ian seems to still be going strong doing his best to frustrate any attempt of a compromise in Northern Ireland. I suspect no lasting deal will be done until he leaves this world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,639 Posted July 7, 2006 I suspect yer right. No significant developments in his health since the posts above. The immovable object still breathes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted October 10, 2006 Saw him on the news yesterday and he looked extremely healthy. I think he'll be alright for a while yet.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twelvetrees 10 Posted October 10, 2006 Saw him on the news yesterday and he looked extremely healthy. I think he'll be alright for a while yet.... Me too, I saw him in the (admittedly baggy) flesh last week at the Tories' conference in Bournemouth (I was there in a neutral capacity, I may add). He was getting around with little difficulty and managed to deal with the potential pitfalls offered by a revolving door with relative ease. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,639 Posted March 6, 2007 Radio Four 1-30 next Sunday, half hour show in which the great, sorry grate man speaks and his history is examined up to and including the plan to get him sectioned and - thereby - discredit and under-mine him. One worth hearing I'd say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ize 3 Posted March 7, 2007 Elections tomorrow, could lead to Ian Pasily having a rather stressful full time job(First Minister) at the age of eighty.But as he probably wouldn't agree to form a government with Sinn Fien it's not so much of an issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,639 Posted March 7, 2007 Just tossin' in another mild enquiry here: Since he's been head honcho of his own church and led a party that hadn't a hope in hell of doing anything much regarding power - given the way Northern Ireland has been ruled at a distance for so many years - how hard has this man actually worked for the last six decades? I mean, okay, still on the stump at eighty is an achievement, and he did take his Westminster seat, but on a 9-5, breaking sweat basis, has he put in the hours over the years or just staged the stunts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ize 3 Posted March 8, 2007 Just tossin' in another mild enquiry here: Since he's been head honcho of his own church and led a party that hadn't a hope in hell of doing anything much regarding power - given the way Northern Ireland has been ruled at a distance for so many years - how hard has this man actually worked for the last six decades? I mean, okay, still on the stump at eighty is an achievement, and he did take his Westminster seat, but on a 9-5, breaking sweat basis, has he put in the hours over the years or just staged the stunts? I know a few people who live in his constituency and he is known for working quite hard for constiuents,even catholics, on more local issues(housing, planning, schools etc). I know theres a good few catholics who vote DUP, at least in concil elctions, because they're seen as more effective. Then again his seat has no fewer than three MLA's of his own party so he can afford a few days off at his leisure. Generally he is quite active as far party leaders go I suppose. Don't see him on TV as much these days as his mind seems to wander without a pre-prepared speech but does seem to travel and work quite alot, esspecially around elction time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted March 9, 2007 Looks like he is about to become First Minister of Northern Ireland. At his age that's a stroke waiting to happen, especially being N. Ireland. Stupid really, if he dies or has to resign Gerry Adams would become First Minister (if he becomes Deputy First Minister (which is also likely). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death in Vegas 3 Posted March 10, 2007 Article taken from the BBC. Whatever you think of his views to have to have respect for someone who's been going as long as he has. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitehouse 872 Posted March 10, 2007 And yet, a mild but deadly stroke would be welcome for this unforgiving bastard. Mind you, I'm not even catholic. I'm even ashamed that my country is the true spritiual home of the colour the orangemen have hijacked, the Netherlands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Townie1488 0 Posted March 10, 2007 And yet, a mild but deadly stroke would be welcome for this unforgiving bastard. Mind you, I'm not even catholic. I'm even ashamed that my country is the true spritiual home of the colour the orangemen have hijacked, the Netherlands. Call him what you want, he has much more respect in Ulster than adams has. I hope adams kicks the bucket first even if Paisley has to live until in his 90's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave to the Grave 11 Posted March 10, 2007 And yet, a mild but deadly stroke would be welcome for this unforgiving bastard. Mind you, I'm not even catholic. I'm even ashamed that my country is the true spritiual home of the colour the orangemen have hijacked, the Netherlands. It's good of you to take the blame (well your country anyway), but I think you will find it all started in a little town in the south of France, (Orange). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunjaman5000 30 Posted March 26, 2007 He looks pretty chipper for his age in the latest news. He'll be around until at least next March, or the next march, whichever is first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,639 Posted March 26, 2007 Whatever you think of his views to have to have respect for someone who's been going as long as he has. On that basis Robert Mugabe is also deserving of high respect, not something I'd give readily in his case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grobler 35 Posted March 27, 2007 I had Paisley down as a decent choice for sometime in the next year or 2 . With this latest news....Im not so sure . I reckon he will take a back seat on the political front....get the blood pressure down....and last at least another 2 years.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted April 1, 2007 personally I am pleased that the Rev Paisley lived long enough to agree the peace deal with Gerry Aadams.Maybe only he could do it.Maybe he will be a different man from now on... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One shot Paddy 1,205 Posted April 1, 2007 personally I am pleased that the Rev Paisley lived long enough to agree the peace deal with Gerry Aadams.Maybe only he could do it.Maybe he will be a different man from now on... Aye right! He will just be the same biggoted old C-word he always was, only now he has the one thing he has wanted for 40 years, his own dictatorship! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madame Defarge 21 Posted April 1, 2007 personally I am pleased that the Rev Paisley lived long enough to agree the peace deal with Gerry Aadams.Maybe only he could do it.Maybe he will be a different man from now on... Aye right! He will just be the same biggoted old C-word he always was, only now he has the one thing he has wanted for 40 years, his own dictatorship! Of course he's not gonna change but I'm taking the more optimistic view that his own personality will turn on him, from stress, pent-up hatred etc. Also someone might do him in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,100 Posted April 1, 2007 Also someone might do him in. Can't see that, he'd become a modern day martyr if that happened Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madame Defarge 21 Posted April 2, 2007 Also someone might do him in. Can't see that, he'd become a modern day martyr if that happened That's a revolting thought, he very well may become just that if he is assassinated. If he graduates from my DDP team this year, let's hope its from natural causes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,639 Posted May 8, 2007 He survived the sharing of power today, summat I thought might kill him with shock, assassination, or both. Will he thrive or shrivel now? And - more to the point - does One Shot Tankslapping Paddy or anyone else know what's behind all the rumours of a biopic of the great ranter's life? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
