Fianna Fail promise more pigs, more people in jail

national | miscellaneous | news report Sunday April 28, 2002 01:30 by GluttonMan

Election promises can be very revealing, let's see what the Republican Party is promising

Promising to expand the the number of cells to take care of the every-growing numbers of satisfied citizens, Fianna Fail also promised a more secure police state, pledging to introduce an extra 2000 officers.

I know that many will think me naive and attack me for this statement, but I for one welcome this promise from Fianna Fail and intend to back them to the hilt in the upcoming election.

This move represents a bold break with the past mores and behaviour of the Republican Party (FF). Bertie Ahern has shown true leadership in deciding to "crack down" on the corruption rampant in Irish political life.

I ask the begrudgers and cynics, "What other party is preparing gaol cells for its supporters and members? What other party is committing our tax-funds to a badly needed extra 2000 officers to sift through the financial documents, the unfollowed leads from past Tribunals (mmmmm...BSE burger anyone? How about a prime intervention rump roast?) and rumours of rezoning?

I call this a bold and visionary gesture.