Fun-Loving Politician of the Day

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15/07/12 6,450 Views 41 Comments

POLITICIAN CAN BE busy people, and when you are the leader of one of the biggest political parties in the country it is doubtful as to whether you have the time for any child-like fun at the weekend.

Wrong.

Exhibit A: Gerry Adams enjoying a zip line today as tweeted from the Sinn Féin Twitter account a few hours ago:

Gerry Adams SF swing

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the lost lenore 15/07/12 #

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The oldest swinger in town.

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Petr Tarasov 15/07/12 #

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Given that he was such a good boy, after his trip to the playground Marty brought him for an ice-cream.

http://blackwatertown.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/adams-ice.jpg

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- Tim Jackson 15/07/12 #
  
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  So Peter, what exactly is “playground Marty” please outline how Sinn Feins policies are disliked? I’m betting you haven’t a clue.
  
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- Peter 15/07/12 #
  
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  No icecream for tim
  
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- Rob 16/07/12 #
  
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  Peter has lost his mond, I mean his intelligence. Clearly many mistaken recommendations.
  
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dublinlad72 15/07/12 #

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Higher Martin, higher…

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SeanNorris 15/07/12 #

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There’s a Phoenix Magazine front cover in there!

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darren parslow 15/07/12 #

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The auld military training camp.

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- Tim Jackson 15/07/12 #
  
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  I presume you were huffing glue when you wrote that.
  
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- Rob 15/07/12 #
  
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  Darren, I’m not worried about Mr. Adams’s past, he was elected a TD by a wide margin, so most voters are smarter than you.
  
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Ciarán Dunleavy 15/07/12 #

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‘Adams no longer on slide — big swing in first preference’

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Dirt Lancaster 15/07/12 #

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Gerry Adams outed as a massive fan of swinging. “I love to swing” said Gerry.

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Dirt Lancaster 15/07/12 #

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Swing when you’re winning!

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- Rory Conway 15/07/12 #
  
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  What is lost on the swings , is gained …….
  
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jason bourne 15/07/12 #

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‘stick em up punk it’s the fun lovin criminal’

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- Tim Jackson 15/07/12 #
  
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  You mean Fine Gael tax evaders like James Reilly?
  
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- Rob 15/07/12 #
  
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  Bourne,
  
  Why won’t James Reilly release his tax returns, or talk about his acts? Important questions.
  
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On the Dole 15/07/12 #

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Wait for it !!!!!

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- SeanNorris 15/07/12 #
  
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  I am still waiting for it whatever it might be!
  
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- Peter 15/07/12 #
  
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  Indiana Adams and The Arus of Doom
  
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- James Hunt 15/07/12 #
  
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  Had to go out for a while. Did I miss it? Did it happen?
  
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Liam Byrne 15/07/12 #

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Greatest pic ever.

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Eoj McGovern 15/07/12 #

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big swinging provo

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- Rob 15/07/12 #
  
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  Big swing for your brain. Not that you have one when you resort to smear campaigning. It isn’t working, SF are up in the polls and growing. I will be voting for them in the next general election too. No more water charges or property taxes. Good riddance to FG and LAB.
  
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- Petr Tarasov 16/07/12 #
  
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  @Rob
  
  SF had nothing to do with the anti-household tax campaign. They had a ‘wait and see’ policy. Disgraceful.
  
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Eoj McGovern 15/07/12 #

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my knees my knees

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Eileen Gabbett 15/07/12 #

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What a great picture ! Love it

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Petr Tarasov 15/07/12 #

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I’ve often said Adams should swing!

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Eoj McGovern 15/07/12 #

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what I meant to say was bloody provo

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Séamus Hazlett 15/07/12 #

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Welcome to the democratic process Patrick.

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Fiona Johnston McLaughlin 15/07/12 #

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Great photo.

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Patrick Coffey 15/07/12 #

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HE IS A TERRIBLE, AWFUL PERSON! WHY ARE PEOPLE FORGETTING THIS?!?!?!

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- Donncha Foley 15/07/12 #
  
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  Because he’s ziplining, a sure way to our hearts. Next week, Assad goes bungee jumping…
  
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Amy Duskwalker 15/07/12 #

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next week Ayman al Zawahiri with a balloon on a stick

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- Mick Collins 15/07/12 #
  
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  The rope is in the wrong position!
  
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- Petr Tarasov 15/07/12 #
  
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  @Amy
  
  Hearty LOL
  
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- Rob 16/07/12 #
  
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  Petr Tarasov,
  
  You’re not as clever as you want others to believe.
  
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Eoj McGovern 15/07/12 #

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id like to apologise to Mr Adams for calling him a provo.

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Canice Maher 16/07/12 #

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Could SF press office confirm that this is not a designated children’s play area, as there are normally restrictions, on age and or height. We would not want a potential candidate for next Taoiseach in breach of regulations, although it good to see somebody in SF has a sense of humor.

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Eoj McGovern 15/07/12 #

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nah just kidding………. smashing bloke really

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neo1 15/07/12 #

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Has any one seen Gerry A about? Aye he’s over there on the zip line….:-)

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