#Sinn Féin

[phantom-of-the-memes]

⚠️ The general election in the Republic of Ireland is happening tomorrow, November 29th⚠️

Here’s what you need to know if you are a leftist/ just want Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael out of government.

Firstly, why do we need to get them out?

Because they have been in power for almost 100 years! 100 years of a “centre” right government. We have not even had a centre left government in all this time, never mind a left government. Something has to fucking change. Even if you’re not a socialist like me, you have to acknowledge that all the problems currently in Ireland have been caused, or at least not dealt with by them. They’re the ones in power! And yet they talk about the issues in Ireland and how something has to be done… Simon Harris is a joke with his “a new energy” signs. Cunt you’re the current fucking Taoiseach!

So, who should you vote for?

If you truly want change, and a government that is for the people, vote People Before Profit number one. They are actually putting actions behind their words. They have explicitly said that they will refuse to go into government with FF or FG. They want the other left parties to form a left coalition with them, and also make a stand to refuse a right government. Other left parties, however, are quite lukewarm on the situation, and won’t join the coalition. But still put other left parties for number two and three. Some are more preferable than others. But change is change.

Ok if you’re not a socialist like me, there are other options. Sinn Féin is centre left, so if a bit more conservative than others. This makes it the third most voted for party generally. It’s a bit more palatable to the general public than the commies I vote for lol. I don’t agree with the majority of their policies, especially with them dialling back their support for trans people. I assume to appeal to FF and FG supporters. As a trans person I wouldn’t personally vote for them. But I understand the logic of being strategic about your vote. They’re the most likely to win out of the left parties.

Why should you still vote for parties that likely won’t win the overall vote?

Because they will still get seats! This isn’t a presidential election where it’s all or nothing. The majority winner gets to be the ones in power. But this is a democracy. More votes for a party means more seats for them in the Dáil. So it does matter.

What is each party’s stance on taking action against Israel?

Here’s a very helpful graphic from the ucd bds group on Instagram (ucd_bds):

See FF and FG’s stance? Exactly.

Who you should definitely not vote for?

Aontú are literal nazis. Their main selling point is that they hate immigrants. They want to strip their rights and practically stop immigration all together. They also hate women, and want to criminalise abortion again. The members of the party were big parts of the pro life movement that tried to stop the abortion referendum. Of course they also hate trans and queer people. Basically any and all minorities. They aim to bring fascism to our government. Don’t let this happen. This is also why voting is so important, so we can prevent this.

And this should go without saying, but don’t fucking vote for the joker independent candidates that have signs around saying shit like “make crime illegal”. It’s not even a joke to vote for them. You’re an asshole if you throw your vote away like that.

Remember to find out where your local polling station is, and bring your polling card, on Friday the 29th of November.

[just-ray]

Your Irish general election update 30/11/2024 Saturday night approx 10:30 pm

Currently TDs are in the process of being elected as the votes are counted. Not evey constituency had had TDs elected however.

So far seats have been confirmed for

•Sinn Féin candidate Louise O’Reilly from Dublin Fingal West

•Sinn Féin Candidate Eoin Ó Broin from Dublin Mid West

•Fine Gael Candidate Neale Richmond from Dublin rathdown

•Sinn Féins Paul Donnelly in Dublin West

•Fine Gaels Emer Currie in Dublin West

•Fine Gaels William Aird in Laois

•Fine Gaels Patrick O’Donovan in Limerick City

•Sinn Fein Candidate Johnny Guirke in Meath West

•Michael Fitzmaurice from Independant Ireland elected in Roscommon Galway

•Sinn Féin David Cullinane elected in Waterford

•Independant Verona Murphy elected in Wexford

And for some frontline politicians as well, such as:

•Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin from Corm South Central

•Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou Mcdonald from Dublin Central

•Fianna Fáils Former Finance Minister Jack Chambers from Dublin West

•Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín from Meath West

•Fine Gael Party Leader and Taoiseach Simon Harris from Wicklow

And finally,

•Fine Gael minister Jennifer Carrol McNeill, the first TD elected in the country from Dún Laoghaire

And

•Fianna Fáils Seán Ó Fearghaíl elected automatically to Kildaire South due to position as Ceann Comhairle

Aditionally, this election has seen support for the green party drop dramatically, with even Green Party Leader Roderick O' Gorman fighting for his seat, and Hazel Chu struggling to win Past Leader Eamon Ryan's seat in Dublin Bay South.

Currently, the green party is projected to win one (1) seat, a massive loss considering their recent place in government.

We can also see Independant Hutch Gang Member Gerry "The Monk" Hutch fighting Labours Marie Sherlock for a seat in Dublin Central.

More to be announced tomorrow. I am lucky enough to possibly have the opportunity to see the count at the RDS tomorrow, and will be reporting from there.

[starlightseraph]

so excited for harris to win and start forcefully repatriating children back from australia, these are the policies we need.

[confessionsdiaz]

fellow irish tumblr users! mutuals! followers! random other ppl who may see this!! pls sign this (there is a not in Ireland option as well!)

the fact they're even going currently is disgusting. you can not shake hands with those committing genocide. not only do they besmirch our own history, but they are also ignoring the thousands of Palestinians who have been killed and the thousands who are displaced and under attack. solidarity with Palestine is insanely important and this would be a slap in the face to that. There is a protest tomorrow in Dublin for those who can make it.

[superbeans89]

Man, Irish politics sure took a turn

[thekeypa]

"Overall Israel has killed one Palestinian child every three days for the past twenty-one years. Where is the global condemnation and international action in support of Palestine?"

[gregor-samsung]

" Sto qui, sulla soglia di un altro mondo palpitante. Possa Dio avere pietà della mia anima. Sono pieno di tristezza perché so di aver spezzato il cuore della mia povera madre e perché la mia famiglia è stata colpita da un’angoscia insopportabile. Ma ho considerato tutte le possibilità e ho cercato con tutti i mezzi di evitare ciò che è divenuto inevitabile: io e i miei compagni vi siamo stati costretti da quattro anni e mezzo di vera e propria barbarie. Sono un prigioniero politico. Sono un prigioniero politico perché sono l’effetto di una guerra perenne che il popolo irlandese oppresso combatte contro un regime straniero, schiacciante, non voluto, che rifiuta di andarsene dalla nostra terra. Io difendo il diritto divino della nazione irlandese all’indipendenza sovrana, e credo in essa, così come credo nel diritto di ogni uomo e donna irlandese a difendere questo diritto con la rivoluzione armata. Questa è la ragione per cui sono carcerato, denudato, torturato. "

Bobby Sands, Un giorno della mia vita, introduzione di Sean MacBride, Premio Nobel per la Pace, e di Gerry Adams, Presidente dello Sinn Féin; traduzione e cura di Silvia Calamati, Edizioni Associate, Roma, 1989¹; p. 115.

[Edizione originale: One Day in My Life, The Mercier Press, Cork, Ireland, 1982]

[ly0nstea]

Yk i think the saddest thing about irish politics is that I think that even if Sinn Féin was running the country I don't really think they'll do anything meaningful abt the irish language maybe I'm juet overly pessimistic but I don't see it happening, if Irish is going to come back, it'll be bottom up not top down.

[news4dzhozhar]

Hamas is Partner for Peace - Northern Ireland Prime Minister

[just-ray]

May we never forget the time mary lou did the macarena

[o-the-mts]

[khaperai]

[thekeypa]

"Israel needs to be finally called out for what is: a racist, apartheid regime."