I disagree with his point about the “national broadcaster has a role to do in reflecting the mood of the people”. It should focus on giving people as unbiased news as possible.
I don’t really care about the Michael D comment, but could see why some people would be annoyed at the national broadcaster clearly admiring the president. Whilst he was very popular, he wasn’t universally liked.
It was the national broadcaster clearly indicating affection for the man who at the time was still president. If it was any other politician they wouldn’t do it.
And what gives the national broadcaster a right to be clearly admiring a politician. If MD was some far right nut job president would you want the broadcaster doing that ?
Pretty black and white view of the world there. Good look placing everything into a good and bad category. You should try be a bit more nuanced. When MM is attending the next inauguration possibly in 14 years time when he will be nearly 80, I guarantee he won’t get that type of admiration from the national broadcaster (quite rightly). I personally don’t think any political figure should.
I’m not right wing. Higgins was not unprecedentedly popular, at least the 3 presidents before him were equally as popular. Getting 55% of the vote doesn’t make you “unprecedentedly popular”. Point still stands, if it was a right leaning president like say Michael McDowell, RTe wouldn’t have done it. It shouldn’t be expressing support for political figures. You’re only okay with it because it’s one you support.
Why pretend the president and the Taoiseach are the same when you know they are not? FG don't cry when RTE shows reverence to Robinson or McAleese. This is a nothing issue and O'Donovan just comes across bitter and cynical here.
FG complaining about bias after that presidential campaign is as ridiculous as it is fully expected.
These were posted on main RTE's main account, not its news account, there's a trend of such accounts being informal...
Jesus talk about tone deaf. What a cry baby
Just comes off as bitterness really.
Well this is the fella that civil.aervants in his Department called princess because of his diva behaviour.
I know people who worked in the civil service for him, they said he was fine and the only issue was Sabina.
Thankfully O'Donovan will not have to worry about any such articles about himself.
Fine Gael complaining about Media Bias is like Jeffrey Epstein saying he hates pedophiles
The President is above politics, nothing wrong with the State broadcaster making such comments on social media.
Patrick O'Donovan has ridiculously thin skin in fairness
Wait until he sees what the Dublin airport account is posting
That minster has very thin skin if that’s what’s bothering him. A couple of emojis on a tweet? Is this seriously worth commenting on? Pathetic.
Wait so an allegedly serious paper asked a minister leading questions because of gobshitery on twitter? And he responded?
Scarlet for Irish journalism’s Ma.
Here's the posts
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=837051812358169
The Taylor Swift song post
https://www.facebook.com/reel/2030241264472746/
They posted photos, and a couple of complimentary comments from viewers about Higgins.
https://www.facebook.com/RTEOne/posts/pfbid02JQU8r3mPnrjFMNZN4PpkUA1UeeWHsGjCKuAFZgAbPQwgv2DdjGeCtxvRkbBz4ZVUl
And they thanked him in response to his final video message as President along with a 'highlights reel'.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/694489786658732/
And a clip of his interview with Tommy https://www.facebook.com/reel/3830170380617366/
O'Donovan would be better off doing some actual work, rather than spending time over analysing social media.
Our wee Miggledy. The greatest president we have ever had. The best.
The neck of FG
Dead right
I disagree with his point about the “national broadcaster has a role to do in reflecting the mood of the people”. It should focus on giving people as unbiased news as possible.
I don’t really care about the Michael D comment, but could see why some people would be annoyed at the national broadcaster clearly admiring the president. Whilst he was very popular, he wasn’t universally liked.
This wasn't purporting to be news.
It was the national broadcaster clearly indicating affection for the man who at the time was still president. If it was any other politician they wouldn’t do it.
Yes exactly, because it was the President on his way out.
And what gives the national broadcaster a right to be clearly admiring a politician. If MD was some far right nut job president would you want the broadcaster doing that ?
No, obviously not, because bad things are bad and good things are good.
Pretty black and white view of the world there. Good look placing everything into a good and bad category. You should try be a bit more nuanced. When MM is attending the next inauguration possibly in 14 years time when he will be nearly 80, I guarantee he won’t get that type of admiration from the national broadcaster (quite rightly). I personally don’t think any political figure should.
He'll be nearly 100. Good chance he won't be attending any more inaugurations.
The ongoing bleating from right-wingers over this unprecedentedly popular president continues to be hilarious.
I’m not right wing. Higgins was not unprecedentedly popular, at least the 3 presidents before him were equally as popular. Getting 55% of the vote doesn’t make you “unprecedentedly popular”. Point still stands, if it was a right leaning president like say Michael McDowell, RTe wouldn’t have done it. It shouldn’t be expressing support for political figures. You’re only okay with it because it’s one you support.
You have flared yourself as a right winger.
Why pretend the president and the Taoiseach are the same when you know they are not? FG don't cry when RTE shows reverence to Robinson or McAleese. This is a nothing issue and O'Donovan just comes across bitter and cynical here.