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carrowdore Unregistered User (3/6/01 12:46 pm) Reply |
Conservatism in Ireland Irish conservatism seems to have widespread support, especially in rural Ireland, but with little viable political outlet. Fianna Fail and Fine Gael are both uncomfortable mixtures of liberal and conservative elements; in both parties the liberal wings seem to have increasing influence. Smaller parties such as the Christian Solidarity Party have yet to gain enough electoral momentum to get elected. At the minute Dana seems to be the only significent conservative voice in Irish politics. What do other Irish list members think that conservatives in the country should do to harness the substantial constituency that exists for conservative policies? My own view is that electoral competition between Fianna Fail/Fine Gael over the national question has allowed conservatism to be sidelined and has permitted the liberal agenda to triumph. Perhaps the seeming demise of Fine Gael may enable Irish politics to escape from this sterile dead end. Unfortunately FF is hardly any more committed to Christian and family values than FG. I suppose this meant that I'm waiting for a breakthrough by the CSP or the other smaller parties. Dana's election in Connaght/Ulster shows that it is possible. Best not to hold my breath, I suppose. David |
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