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NOTE: John Fitzgibbon tried to comment on my Modest Proposals, but for some reason, perhaps due to the length, it didn’t take. So in the interests of openness I’m reproducing his email to me, with his permission.

I agree with much of your proposals Philip. Not briefed to judge others. I think the following
Longstanding issues were [...]

The debate between Mr Ahern and Mr Kenny showed, if ever anyone doubted it, that it was between two deeply conservative leaders. This is often hidden by the Irish names of the parties. In European terms how could you label them? This is my attempt.
Parties
Fianna Fáil: Conservative (populist)
Fine Gael: Conservative
Progressive Democrats: Neo-Conservative
Sinn Féin: Conservative [...]

If only political videos - and indeed quasi-political blogs like alternative party - were as lively and instructive as this, a detailed tutorial on making pancakes.
Failing that, the next best thing is VoteTube