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Do you think the electorate are to blame for the political deadlock?

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has said that such an indecisive vote has “not served the country well”.

NEVER ONE TO shy away from having an opinion, Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has given his view on the current political deadlock.

Speaking on RTÉ’s Countrywide he has said that the electorate, including himself, has “not served the country well coming up with such an indecisive vote”.

In this he singled out the practice of people electing “the local favourite or the local lunatic or whichever that may be”.

So today we’re asking you: Do you think the electorate are to blame for the political deadlock? 


Poll Results:

Yes, people should consider the bigger picture when voting. (6915)
No, the deadlock is totally the politicians' responsibility. (4661)
Not sure. (285)
Other (let us know in the comments). (238)

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