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BS: Corruption in Ireland

20 Dec 06 - 04:53 AM (#1914499)
Subject: BS: Corruption in Ireland
From: Paul Burke

there's probably a song about Charles Haughey and his financial probity. But I certainly remember the teashirt slogan:

Ben there
Dunne that
Bought the Taoiseach"


20 Dec 06 - 07:50 AM (#1914592)
Subject: RE: BS: Corruption in Ireland
From: GUEST

a Colleague said he had seen the graffito in Ireland
(Ben Dunn is a clothing store chain owner linked to the corruption) taoiseach is pronounced Tea shock.

Ben there
Dunn that
Bought the Taoiseach

d8^)


20 Dec 06 - 01:08 PM (#1914937)
Subject: RE: BS: Corruption in Ireland
From: GUEST

Thank God none of our politicians in America are involved in such undemocratic actions, and I am sure Tony Blair and his party are entirely free of such scandal, as were his predecessors.


20 Dec 06 - 02:24 PM (#1914989)
Subject: RE: BS: Corruption in Ireland
From: McGrath of Harlow

At least it comes out in Ireland. Eventually.


20 Dec 06 - 03:26 PM (#1915022)
Subject: RE: BS: Corruption in Ireland
From: Gulliver

Excellent, Paul. I'll get a teeshirt made up (Christmas present to meself)...