Second Republic member survey
What county do you live in?
Response Response
Answer Options
Percent Count
Antrim 0.0% 0
Armagh 0.0% 0
Carlow 0.9% 1
Cavan 0.0% 0
Clare 1.8% 2
Cork 13.8% 15
Derry 0.0% 0
Donegal 2.8% 3
Down 0.9% 1
Dublin 46.8% 51
Fermanagh 0.9% 1
Galway 6.4% 7
Kerry 1.8% 2
Kildare 2.8% 3
Kilkenny 0.9% 1
Laois 0.0% 0
Leitrim 1.8% 2
Limerick 3.7% 4
Longford 0.0% 0
Louth 0.9% 1
Mayo 0.9% 1
Meath 1.8% 2
Monaghan 0.0% 0
Offaly 0.0% 0
Roscommon 0.0% 0
Sligo 0.9% 1
Tipperary 2.8% 3
Tyrone 0.0% 0
Waterford 1.8% 2
Westmeath 0.0% 0
Wexford 2.8% 3
Wicklow 2.8% 3
If you live outside of Ireland, what country do you live in? 21
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skipped question 25
If you live
outside of
Number Response Date Ireland, what Categories
country do you
live in?
1 United Kingdom
2 UK
3 United Kingdom
4 Belgium
5 France
6 in South Africa for *** years, returning *** 2011
7 England
8 Northern Ireland
9 United States of America
10 switzerland
11 Scotland
12 australia
13 France
14 England
15 Germany part time
16 Netherlands
17 Canada
18 England
19 portugal
20 UK
21 Switzerland
Antrim
Second Republic member survey Armagh
Carlow
Cavan
Clare
Cork
Derry
Donegal
Down
Dublin
Fermanagh
Galway
Kerry
Kildare
Kilkenny
Laois
Leitrim
Limerick
Longford
Louth
Mayo
Meath
Monaghan
Offaly
Roscommon
Sligo
ars, returning *** 2011
Antrim
Armagh
Carlow
Cavan
Clare
Cork
Derry
Donegal
Down
Dublin
Fermanagh
Galway
Kerry
Kildare
Kilkenny
Laois
Leitrim
Limerick
Longford
Louth
Mayo
Meath
Monaghan
Offaly
Roscommon
Sligo
Second Republic member survey
Would you regard yourself as a active or passive member of Second Republic?
Response Response
Answer Options
Percent Count
Active 10.3% 13
Passive 89.7% 113
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Active
Passive
Active
Passive
Second Republic member survey
Which of the following Second Republic activities have you done? (Please tick all that
apply.)
Response Response
Answer Options
Percent Count
I attended a national meeting of Second Republic 17.8% 23
I attended a local meeting of Second Republic 18.6% 24
I sent an email to the Second Republic mailing list 47.3% 61
I posted a message on the Second Republic forum part 29.5% 38
I read emails sent to the Second Republic mailing list 80.6% 104
I read messages posted to the Second Republic forum 56.6% 73
I helped organised something on behalf of Second 7.8% 10
I took part in some campaign activity on behalf of Second 14.7% 19
I donated money to Second Republic 10.1% 13
I spread word about Second Republic (in real life) 62.0% 80
I spread word about Second Republic (on the internet) 51.9% 67
Other (please specify) 10
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Other (please
Number Response Date Categories
specify)
1 Filled in Petition
2 I met with an active member of second republic
3 Organised meeting betwen 2R and cppc members
4 did and passed on the petition
5 I spoke to Second Republic founders about their activities and related eve
6 fine gael td on the merits of supporting 2nd republicspoke to phil hogan
7 researched reform possibilities
8 Made canadians aware of this organizatin
9 My views are tooooo radical to contribute-ZeroPointFieldstuff
10 I met with people involved in Second Republic
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90.0%
80.0%
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
I attended a I sent an email I read emails I helped I donated I spread word
national to the Second sent to the organised money to about Second
mber of second republic meeting of Republic Second something on Second Republic (on
Second mailing list Republic behalf of Republic the internet)
wen 2R and cppc members
Republic mailing list Second
Republic
blic founders about their activities and related events
s of supporting 2nd republicspoke to phil hogan
dical to contribute-ZeroPointFieldstuff
ed in Second Republic
I spread word
about Second
Republic (on
the internet)
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We'd like to get an impression of how people think Second Republic is doing as a campaign group. How would you rate Second
Answer Options Terrible Bad Alright
Overall, I think Second Republic is doing: 3 11 62
paign group. How would you rate Second Republic to date?
Response
Good Excellent Rating Average
Count
31 5 3.21 112
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Second Republic member survey
Overall, I think Second
Republic is doing:
0.00 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00
2.50 3.00 3.50
Second Republic member survey
What did Second Republic do correctly?
Response
Answer Options
Count
87
answered question 87
skipped question 47
Categorie
Number Response Date Response Text
s
1 Good timing, open to all, networked very effectively.
2 keeping people informed.
3 Good communications with members, informing them of activities.
4 very active
5 Good PR.
6 set out its raison d'etre well, ensuring it is not affiliated to a political party
7 Contacted me! So people are hearing about it.
8 Formed
9 Start
10 I think Second Republic have done trojan work, the Political Reform site is
11 Message of inclusivity
12 kept the core campaign issue front and centre, without drifting into other a
13 idea is good
Organise
meetings
Set up websuite
letters to paper
emails to
election
candidates
14 petition
15 it got set up, I think that was good a thing. ...it got good media coverage (n
16 Keeps us up to date about progress and appears inclusive.
17 It was the first campaign group that I found wanted to meet in real life. It h
Contacting
political parties
re their
manifestos.
Organise
meetings in
Gresham hotel
Media work was
18 good
19 you created a forum for a lot of people who are very unhappy with the stat
20 You started with a fundamental critique.
21 publicity and website and organising meetings
22 i'm not sure if i'm confusing 2 similar groups here but the ireland iceland p
23 Contacted Candidates in election to press home our objectives - got onto
24 Got a good online presence, held meetings in a good few places, got ye'r
Lobbying
candidates
before election
Media interest
in constitutional
convention
Working with
other lobby
groups
Website
25 Facebook
It
communicated
well with
members.
It tried to put
reform on the
agenda when
few others were
26 doing it.
27 Starting a citizen led movement aimed at political reform.
28 set up meetings to to air views of the public with a view to taking actions fo
29 identify the problem and framework for a solution
30 galthered ssupport from people interested in reform agenda
31 Using the net as well as you did was an good move.
32 Raise the issue for the need of a second republic
33 They came up with a good idea and had the guts to run with it
34 did not convince.
35 It seemed to kick off very well - with the right language and a good degree
36 point out the need for fundamental reform
37 Call for constitutional referendum , citizens assembly
38 Organising , it needed to be done
39 Used good, clear language to explain ideas.
40 Raise awareness of need for change. Provides forum and direction for tha
41 The general gist
42 got attention for call for reform
43 It raised the right type of issues we should be considering in our current st
44 Offer an alternative. .
caught a mood
for political
change.
named a very
clear objective
of having a
national
consultation to
determine the
45 direction
46 Created an organization to address important issues in Ireland
47 Organised its thoughts: organised an association: organised meetings
48 Mobilise people. Engage politicians. Set out a relatively clear vision.
49 Good objectives, good organization and good planning so far.
50 It recognized serious issues in society, and went about rectifying these iss
51 Contact a wide group of people to gain interest
52 Got publicity at a time when public interest in political reform was high.
53 Proppse realistic and empowering alternative political structures
54 Tapped into a desire for change
55 Put its formal structures in place.
56 Start the campaign to try & do something!
57 Any challenge of the status quo in the feudal state in which we live is posi
58 Get organised
59 Organise and goal orientation
60 The idea is right it has large support imo.
61 Right ideas, some nice web innovations.
62 It got ppl motivated, gave a spearhead for ppl
63 Forned an alternative to the idiots
64 Built substantial online campaign
65 The reason for the campaign is very good.
66 trying to create an alternative
67 Organised various groups opposed to current political status quo into one
68 Get together. Get known quite well. Try hard. Be genuine, all inclusive (so
69 Raised awareness of the need for political reform and enabled people to d
70 not attached to a Party
71 I agree what you stand for and admire your work!
72 => raising the profile of political reform
73 name is good - it's time !
74 formed a grouping
75 They got something started
76 The Second Republic campaign is very focused, very active so you get th
77 Getting the message out on need for change
78 Consistent approach, honesty of effort
79 consultation communication and information side good
80 A lot of activity at election time
81 Exists, and it's aims are sound
82 Begun to examine where we are at as a nation.
83 Bring important issues to the public attention
84 It has brought many like minded people together.
85 get organised
86 maintained an independent objective stance
87 start
orked very effectively.
embers, informing them of activities.
nsuring it is not affiliated to a political party
done trojan work, the Political Reform site is a real triumph and I would see Second Republic as having achieved more than Claiming Our Future which I a
front and centre, without drifting into other areas that could be divisive. Second Republic as it currently exists could gain the critical mass of support neces
ood a thing. ...it got good media coverage (national and international). The elected committee sound like they've good qualifications and like they're motiva
ogress and appears inclusive.
p that I found wanted to meet in real life. It held the Dublin meetings, Cork and Mallow
f people who are very unhappy with the state of affairs to get together.
similar groups here but the ireland iceland project is a great idea. the reply from your one refusing failed candidate in the election raised some valid questio
tion to press home our objectives - got onto a few radio panels. But w need to keep on the heels of the politicians
held meetings in a good few places, got ye'r strategy/policies in order.
nt aimed at political reform.
s of the public with a view to taking actions following the meetings
e interested in reform agenda
id was an good move.
a and had the guts to run with it
- with the right language and a good degree of energy
um , citizens assembly
change. Provides forum and direction for that change.
s we should be considering in our current state as a peoples.
dress important issues in Ireland
ised an association: organised meetings
cians. Set out a relatively clear vision.
zation and good planning so far.
n society, and went about rectifying these issues through group collaboration.
ublic interest in political reform was high.
ering alternative political structures
uo in the feudal state in which we live is positive.
posed to current political status quo into one group.
e well. Try hard. Be genuine, all inclusive (sometimes too much so where more leadership/direction seemed needed)
d for political reform and enabled people to do something positive about it.
gn is very focused, very active so you get the impression that this group is not one that will just fizzle out now that the general election is over.
nd information side good
achieved more than Claiming Our Future which I am a member of also. I also spent time with Reset Ireland.
exists could gain the critical mass of support necessary for it to be taken very seriously.
e they've good qualifications and like they're motivated.
candidate in the election raised some valid questions about usurping the dail's authority
now that the general election is over.
Second Republic member survey
What did Second Republic do wrong?
Response
Answer Options
Count
82
answered question 82
skipped question 52
Categorie
Number Response Date Response Text
s
1 Advertising, marketing and PR.
2 national profile too low. No logo yet?
3 not enough focus and direction
4 In not having a clear agenda and in trying to provide an opportunity for ev
5 didn't raise enough profile
6 Not be local enough.
7 Wasted too much time on academic discussion of e.g 'questions not answ
Not got on the
airwaves
enough.
Only have
meetings in
Dublin or, at
least, appear to
be very Dublin
8 concentrated.
9 I think it is all a learning curve and that nothing was done wrong really.
10 Not enough mainstream exposure (perhaps due to the lack of a strong, id
11 didn't draw enough publicity. it needed more media exposure. even thoug
Meetings in
dublin dont suit
everyone.
Forum is quite
confusing for
12 newcomers.
13 no coherent recruitment drive
14 ...I really can't understand why that online petition didn't get more signatur
15 I'm not closely involved enough to respond here I'm afraid
16 It did not develop a strategy of organising at local level.
Not enough
mobilisation of
footsoldiers.
Not enough
women involved
(national
issue?)
Not enough on
environmental
17 sustainability
18 Don't run out of steam
19 It never developed.
20 the email summaries are fantastic. i would really like a summary of the im
21 the videos on youtube are terrible, can't hear the speakers or the audienc
22 Did not spell out a strategy and time scale or calendar to keep supporters
23 Didnt get out in the media enough.
Workload falling
to too few
people
Lack of clarity
and agreement
24 around aims
Seemed to get
bogged down in
meetings,
comitttees, sub
committees and
other
procedural
detail rather
than
campaigning
and lobbying
politicians.
Failed to get
much media
coverage and
failed to push
the issue of
reform high on
the agenda,
especially
during the
general
25 election.
26 The naming of the website/movement doesn't make any sense. It should b
27 should have done internet survey sooner
28 Failed to mobilise public opinion - though I am not sure that this is a failure
29 A bit scatter gunned in appoach think we should be absokutely focused o
30 I think you still need to find a way to gather the support that is out there. 2
Missed
oportunity of
stirring the pot
during election
Insufficiebnt
publicity
TOO much
31 complacence
32 They need to get the word out there. A people's movement is nothing with
33 its primarily dublin based.
34 Not sure. There appear to be a lot of various groups in the same space. It
35 failed to catch the imagination of the people
36 Lack of Protest and lack of direct action
37 Nothing as such, they are only cutting their teeth.
38 Needs an identifiable 'brand'/image. The logic of 'second republic' not imm
39 Maybe too high brow at times, not accessible to masses.
40 It lacked leadership
41 Not sure
42 It did not give enough notice to people re. meeting up to discuss next step
43 Need more exposure
members
expect this
change to
happen quickly.
as the new govt
is now in place,
there is no
mainstream
appatite to
embrace so
radical a
change - this is
44 a long haul.
45 I don't know yet
46 needs more of a profile. More Facebook/Twitter/LinkedIn: More media pre
47 Lack of media coverage. Agm did not receive sufficient coverage. Launch
48 Ease off the pressure maybe.
49 It reasoned that the problems we face today, although they ARE political,
50 translate this into something people who do not share an interest in politic
51 Don't have enough info to say.
52 Exposure levels are disappointing. I feel there needs to be an embrace of
53 Activity appeared to diminish following the general election
54 Didnt get much national media coverage. I'd say most Irish people have n
55 Is not on the radar in the wider world/media. The only visibility I have of 2
56 In fairness, the concept is a little complex & seemingly a long way off the p
57 Failed to request a no-fly zone!
58 Dissemination of information hasn't been great online. E.mails in relation t
59 Publicity and awareness
60 Organisation for campaigning during the election could have been better.
61 Lack of engagement with mainstream media.
62 The online discussions became far too academic (Swedish model or Swis
63 they are new give them a chance
64 Not involved enough to answer.
65 Not enough lobbing of each political party and independents.
66 it should be more grass roots . explain itself in simple terms
67 Concentrated protests and demonstrations on Leinster House as opposed
Dec & Jan in
particular:
2ndRep
purpose/aims
not at all clear -
meant interest
seeped away
even though
huge number
citizens hurt
and hugely
aggrieved.
More was
needed to join
with many other
groups looking
for change and
thereby greatly
increase
collective power
under a united
umbrella group
for demanding
changes.
Undoubted
power in
numbers!
With a new
different
'dictatorship' in,
68 citizens accept
69 Did not have it's own proposals for political reform.
70 referendum on banks as linchpin /stepping stone
71 Didn't get attention (air-time) coming up to election. But that's OK, everyo
72 didn't gather momentum in a general election
73 They lost the sense of agitation, the sense of change. If you think back to
74 Although I did read things about the second republic in the papers (before
75 too much waffle
76 Hiatus after election
Need media
champions.
I have not
encountered the
term Second
Republic
anywhere
outside of my
77 email box.
78 D'ont know.
79 nothing
80 It has not even begun to realise the potential of starting a grass roots orga
81 was too i nternet oriented
82 messon herein the past
and in trying to provide an opportunity for everyone to have their say, the impetus to change lost momentum.
demic discussion of e.g 'questions not answers' instead of rapidly capturing early momentum
and that nothing was done wrong really.
sure (perhaps due to the lack of a strong, ideological conviction).
t needed more media exposure. even though the word was spread by word of mouth by myself for example, even though i'm sure i'm regarded as a trusted
y that online petition didn't get more signatures. I tried to get family/friends to sign. But they didn't seem to engage with the cause. It just didn't motivate the
gh to respond here I'm afraid
f organising at local level.
astic. i would really like a summary of the important key points of the content... find it hard to get a handle on the long text.
ible, can't hear the speakers or the audience, if the sound isn't good then at least some subtitling would help
d time scale or calendar to keep supporters informed and in touch . Must recruit and set up cells around the country and motivate them to spread the word
ovement doesn't make any sense. It should be called 7th Republic. Also, the group policy of "No Answers" was a mistake; the movement should have prop
on - though I am not sure that this is a failure on the part of Second Republic
ch think we should be absokutely focused on Citozens Assembly
way to gather the support that is out there. 2nd Republic should become a household word.
there. A people's movement is nothing without people. I want to hear ordinary people talking about it
a lot of various groups in the same space. It is hard to get involved at a distance - always afraid of being part of groups that don't really represent me.
mage. The logic of 'second republic' not immediately apparent, but obviously the core msg.
, not accessible to masses.
o people re. meeting up to discuss next steps. It is being impatient in relation to the new government's actions - it should allow a period of grace to see if th
Facebook/Twitter/LinkedIn: More media presence- radio/TV/newspaper. Therefore would need alot of funding
did not receive sufficient coverage. Launch of the 'alternative balot box' or the 'pledge needed accompanying photo-shoot (with, for example an over sized
we face today, although they ARE political, cannot be rectified through politics. This I reason is wrong. Conventional politics has failed humanity. The syste
eople who do not share an interest in politics can get excited or involved with.
nting. I feel there needs to be an embrace of media technologies to animate discussion among the non activist minded population at large. Something as a
ollowing the general election
a coverage. I'd say most Irish people have never heard of 2nd Republic. 2nd should have run a candidate in the election somewhere in Dublin in order to a
r world/media. The only visibility I have of 2nd rep is from its own emails.
tle complex & seemingly a long way off the public radar, but it lacked focus & a clear strategy.
hasn't been great online. E.mails in relation to events organised have been proliferate but information on what has been achieved, motions tabled, future pl
during the election could have been better.
me far too academic (Swedish model or Swiss model) and you concentrated power into a small group too quickly. I feel you left the base behind and fractur
olitical party and independents.
. explain itself in simple terms
monstrations on Leinster House as opposed to indivivdual Dáil TD's constituency offices. I, however, am guilty of not being involved enough in the group.
coming up to election. But that's OK, everyone was focused on election stupid - the economy,banks, etc. This is a long-term project.
n, the sense of change. If you think back to when 2nd replublic was started the IMF were on their way, people were fed up with the normal politics. 2nd re
ut the second republic in the papers (before the election) I didn't you getting any coverage on the TV (or, if memory serves me correctly, on the radio).
se the potential of starting a grass roots organisation.
ple, even though i'm sure i'm regarded as a trusted source(!), most people are sceptical and ultimately disinterested in things that haven't yet gained much
o engage with the cause. It just didn't motivate them. I think 2nd Rep needs short and snappy messages to communicate its aim of constitutional reform st
the country and motivate them to spread the word. .
s" was a mistake; the movement should have proposed it's own solutions for political reform.
part of groups that don't really represent me.
ctions - it should allow a period of grace to see if the government does what it promises.
anying photo-shoot (with, for example an over sized pledge card) to get media. While bringing people with the movement is important, I think people will fol
Conventional politics has failed humanity. The system of government is controlled not by the people but rather by big businesses and financial elitists.
ctivist minded population at large. Something as ambitious as Second Republic risks being dismissed as yet another quack group of vested political thinke
e in the election somewhere in Dublin in order to at the very least get much needed publicity and profile. In my view it was a serious error not to run a cand
what has been achieved, motions tabled, future plans etc have not been sent out. As a family man I would find it hard to attend meetings etc in Dublin or C
o quickly. I feel you left the base behind and fractured it at exactly the time you were trying to build it. Finally I think the decision not to put anyone forward fo
m guilty of not being involved enough in the group.
. This is a long-term project.
people were fed up with the normal politics. 2nd republic didn't harness that enough in the run up to the GE.
, if memory serves me correctly, on the radio).
disinterested in things that haven't yet gained much momentum, and haven't shown up on their radar a couple of times at least.
s to communicate its aim of constitutional reform steered by a national convention. ...The aim is a good one. But we somehow need to get people enthused
h the movement is important, I think people will follow a very visible group. I believe the focus of the group should be almost entirely about garnering media
rather by big businesses and financial elitists.
s yet another quack group of vested political thinkers. The movement needs to make clear that is represents an effort towards establishing structures whic
In my view it was a serious error not to run a candidate/s
uld find it hard to attend meetings etc in Dublin or Cork etc but would love to be more informed about whats going on
ally I think the decision not to put anyone forward for the GE was a strategic error and now the new Dail is in place the group has been superseded and do
ouple of times at least.
one. But we somehow need to get people enthused enough even just to sign an online petition and spread the word. That's not a whole lot of enthusiasm to
up should be almost entirely about garnering media attention through quirky attention grabbing campaigns.
ents an effort towards establishing structures which empower the population, not another interest group of ideagogues.
is in place the group has been superseded and doesn't have a voice.
ad the word. That's not a whole lot of enthusiasm to muster, but it hasn't been done yet.
Second Republic member survey
What should Second Republic do next?
Response
Answer Options
Count
89
answered question 89
skipped question 45
Categorie
Number Response Date Response Text
s
1 Needs a road map and clearly-defined strategy. Needs on-going sustaina
2 Go public with high profile names who support constitutional reform. Link
3 get some leadership
Set clear aims
and objectives
that have a
clarity of
purpose.
Chief amongst
these should be
a framework for
discussion of a
new national
constitution.
Clear options
should be
suggested
regarding the
structure of
government,
both local and
national, the
three houses of
the oireachtas
and the
standards
therein, he
judiciary etc....
Everything up
for grabs
including the
responsibility of
4 citizenship.
5 raise profile through endorsements
6 Start a bank!
7 Monitor the Govt.'s performance in terms of its implementation of its Progr
8 Get on the airwaves. Get a celebrity or two to front up. Have regional mee
9 This is the difficult bit, there is a need now to look at the longer term pictur
10 Pressurise the current government (especially via the media - 2 birds with
11 try to get more media exposure? radio interviews, something to get a wee
Use facebook
and twitter in a
better way,
more updates,
more info,etc.
Need a higher
profile
12 campaign.
define the
National
convention
Find TDs who
would support
our general
iams
Set up a
national "Read
the Constitution
book club"
through
contacting book
clubs and
media
Ratify its
Charter
Do more joint
action with
other like-
minded groups
Respond to
letters in paper
on reform
issues
Identify possible
allies in
OIreachtas
Decide on a few
actions which it
sees likely
return for effort
13 Use more
14 keep trying to get the ball rolling on that petition. If it's sold the right way, it
15 Gain a more public profile - anyone I've spoken to about Second Republic
16 Identify what is it in the system that people ask TDs to fix potholes instead
17 Real activity on the ground in regional centres.
18 we MUST get political reform, Absolutely must. There is no alternative.
19 Go back to the drawing board.
this
questionnaire is
great!
I think you are
doing a
fantastic job:
here are more
'creative ideas',
rather than
'should do next"
1- create a
series of easy,
actionable steps
that passive
members like
me can partake
in.
2- engage
interest with a
series of online
polls, multiple
choice e.g.
3- have some
fun with a series
of slogans or
calls to action:
make
wallpaper/deskt
op picture for
people to use...
or a series of
phrases to
20 provoke people.
21 see if there can be a link-up with the some dail committee or the minister f
22 Seek a courtesy meeting with Enda & Eamon & leaders of all opposition p
23 Compile a list of promises made in the 2 coalition partners manifestoes (c
24 Work with other agencies towards a constitutional convention- 1st with go
25 Get more media coverage. Keep pressure on new government. Directly lo
26 It should either change it's leadership or consider disbanding. I would reco
27 proceed with the organisation
28 continue to clearly state their analysis of what needs to happen
29 Must connect with younger people, initiate a grass roots interest in politics
30 Hound government to fulfill thei election promises re reform
Maybe get on tv
debates with
politicians?
Anything that
keeps 2nd
Republics goals
in the public
31 eye.
1. Increase
sense of
urgency
2. Increase
publicity
3.Genrate
funds, although
3. Much more
publicity can be
had for free by
being creaitive
and
32 unconventional
33 Get out there - facebook, twitter, try get on the radio, more articles and int
34 get an sensible but radical agenda and get message out.
35 Suggest linking with others if possible - thinking of Claiming our Future???
36 state concrete aims wahat they would like changed how and why
37 Newsletter, continue forum and social media campaign but engage more
38 Keep pressure on government to be a government for the people, not thei
39 Launch a 'shadow cabinet' and brand.
40 Publish simple bullet points of goals / ambitions.
41 Keep organising
42 Re-think
43 Focus on all the things that it sees should be changed in politics and prep
44 Advertise clear goals and objectives of the party. Still a bit unclear on wha
publicly put it up
to FG to follow
through on its
promises.
get invited onto
panel
discussions -
the frontline /
tonight VB, nail
this objective.
the public does
not want
passivity from
its newly minted
45 govt.
46 STAGE A DEMONSTRATION, INVOLVE EX POLITICIANS
47 continue outreach and awareness raising activities
48 See about profile- as above. See about funds. Organise more meetings.
49 Develop a strong committee. I think it needs to be driven by a few commit
50 Focus on achieving its objectives 100%.
51 If we want to see real change, we have to show, through example, anothe
52 Determine a method to encourage broader interest
53 Possibly pick a single topic campaign and get that highlighted/debated in
54 Actively seek endorsements from bloggers, journalists, economists, politic
55 Continue with it's good work
56 Continue organising and stay in existence. its important 2nd doesnt just fa
57 Get noticed in the wider world. Bang the drum, put up for election, etc.
58 I still think trying to get names on a petition is important. Emphasise & pub
59 Create strategies to curcumvent--referenda, possibly--the government. Do
60 Get on the streets, call to peoples doorsteps like the canvassers. You hav
61 As a result of what I outlined above I would find it hard to fully answer this
Publicity and
awareness.
Enlist the help
of a P.R.
62 professional.
63 Needs a "face" a spokesperson. Focus campaign on the Minister in charg
64 Engage with media, plan and execute 'events', coordinate with other refor
65 inform more and more people of what you are about.. Many in West Kerry
66 It may be difficult to recover momentum. I suggest agitation on the importa
67 Keep looking for integrity and set a team in place to watch for corruption
Move into the
'real' (ie non-
online) world.
Try to use
mainstream
news media.
Lobby new
Oireachtas
members to join
campaign (Dail
68 and Seanad).
69 Ask for space at every parties Ard fiesh/national conference. Make the SR
70 be more radical
71 Make contact with online community Anonymous with the goal of conduct
At the moment
there is a great
need to
watchdog the
current govt and
pressurise for
change but
numbers are
needed to force
change, hense
the umbrella
group. FG have
their agenda set
their own way. It
is light years
away from what
is needed and it
is THEIR way.
NOT GOOD
ENOUGH -
THEY have the
upper hand and
we THE
PEOPLE are
only pests to
them.
My suggestions
72 are in 3 above.
73 Develop it's own proposals for political reform, and consider extending it's
74 Agree core demands, from Members for a referendum media Blitz worldw
75 => keep pressure on politicians to deliver on political reform
76 make sure that the yellow-pack FF'ers (FG & Labour) don't hijake your wo
77 lay out 10 initial objectives and strive for them
78 The next few months and years is going to be troublesome. We have alre
79 Maybe try to get more mainstream media coverage, particularly TV covera
80 Examine the plethora of groups now keen on change and see what synerg
81 Reflect and recharge for maintaining momentum.
82 direct action
83 Lobby TDs (escpecially independents), journalists, commentators, Radio
84 Examine what Human Beings need to fullfill themselves-as informed by S
85 Campaign for as many influential people as possible to become part of the
86 Continue to connect with existing members, clarifying the importance of o
87 Campaign for a referrendum on the bank bailout
88 issue a strong statement of assessment of the government stance on refo
89 move on to see that the actions of as in rules are made stick and endever
y-defined strategy. Needs on-going sustainable and broad-based particiopation and support.
mes who support constitutional reform. Link with similarly focused groups. Make a lot of noise.
ce in terms of its implementation of its Programme for Govt reforms and 'hold its feet to the flames'
lebrity or two to front up. Have regional meetings.
a need now to look at the longer term picture and keep the pressure up as I really do not expect anything much to change.
ment (especially via the media - 2 birds with ones tone)
e? radio interviews, something to get a wee report on the news.
ng on that petition. If it's sold the right way, it could snowball into tens of thousands of signatures. ...Also, the idea for the '2' campaign sounded cool. And i
nyone I've spoken to about Second Republic hasn't heard of it previously.
m that people ask TDs to fix potholes instead of the local councillor. Work on developing a solution.
Absolutely must. There is no alternative.
ith the some dail committee or the minister for change. seek some publicity and a website which would serve as an ideas forum, either the 2nd republic on
Enda & Eamon & leaders of all opposition parties to set out our stall and let them know we mean business. . Seek much more support from the electorate
de in the 2 coalition partners manifestoes (check reformcard.ie ), and outline where theyve strayed. Put out a policy document outlining a strategy for the p
ards a constitutional convention- 1st with gov and later without if necessary.
eep pressure on new government. Directly lobby TD's. Perhaps look at the case study of National Campaign for the Arts which successfully placed arts on
dership or consider disbanding. I would recommend it merge with other like minded movement under one umbrella group e.g. Alliance for Change.
analysis of what needs to happen
ople, initiate a grass roots interest in politics, stimulate a sense that the little person does have a role to play. As a model, look to the Tea Party organizatio
ei election promises re reform
er, try get on the radio, more articles and interviews in magazines, try do snippet interviews on the street. It doesn't have to all be about Second Republic,
enda and get message out.
possible - thinking of Claiming our Future??? Feasta??? Cultivate...
ey would like changed how and why
d social media campaign but engage more rather than asking is x or y going to be in the 2nd republic
t to be a government for the people, not their own interests.
sees should be changed in politics and prepare plan of action as to how to affect change.
ectives of the party. Still a bit unclear on what you want to change.
N, INVOLVE EX POLITICIANS
See about funds. Organise more meetings. Have a membership. Spread the word. An office would need to be made available and 2 persons employed i
think it needs to be driven by a few committed people (I appreciate this is easier said than done). While a diverse geographical spread is welcome, I think
we have to show, through example, another system of operation. We cannot change this fundamentally flawed system from within its lock-tight structures
mpaign and get that highlighted/debated in public. Generally people's attention span is short.
rom bloggers, journalists, economists, political scientists, documentary makers, artists etc. The movement needs to win over influential figures such as Dav
in existence. its important 2nd doesnt just fade away now the election is over. Interest may wane but the objectives of 2nd are critically important to our fut
. Bang the drum, put up for election, etc.
on a petition is important. Emphasise & publicise what Iceland has done/is doing. Recognise 'windows of opportunity' in public sentiment. Get some 'high
ent--referenda, possibly--the government. Do we need a government?
ples doorsteps like the canvassers. You have to start somewhere!
above I would find it hard to fully answer this question. I would recommend a online survey with proposals and ideas submitted so far submitted to the onlin
on. Focus campaign on the Minister in charge of reform.
execute 'events', coordinate with other reform groups.
of what you are about.. Many in West Kerry are not aware of the Second Republic
omentum. I suggest agitation on the important issue of the time (the banks) and linking that to your change agenda. You have focused in on a constitution
set a team in place to watch for corruption
Ard fiesh/national conference. Make the SR higher media profile
munity Anonymous with the goal of conducting information warfare.
r political reform, and consider extending it's campaign to include banking and fiscal reform.
embers for a referendum media Blitz worldwide
ns to deliver on political reform
k FF'ers (FG & Labour) don't hijake your worth-while project.
rs is going to be troublesome. We have already seen the shine come off the new govt with the business as usual approach tot he banks. 2nd replublic sho
eam media coverage, particularly TV coverage. Second Republic seems like it has to build more widespread awareness of the group and political will for t
ps now keen on change and see what synergies are possible and what niche 2nd Rep can best fill if not "amalgamating with other like thinking group(s) Re
endents), journalists, commentators, Radio DJs to begin to discuss the growing movement, in a serious capacity
need to fullfill themselves-as informed by Science ( Neuroscience) i.e. Broad Focus on Human's Needs ; Community Needs ; Society's Needs; National N
tial people as possible to become part of the movement
ing members, clarifying the importance of our aims and objectives at each point in time where the political landscape changes and build one at a time on e
ssessment of the government stance on reform and its own current stance
ns of as in rules are made stick and endever to be as honest as is humanly possible
, the idea for the '2' campaign sounded cool. And it might catch on in facebook too - marketing ideas people - that's what's needed!
serve as an ideas forum, either the 2nd republic one or a new one in conjunction with similar organisations and even the minister for change, where people
ess. . Seek much more support from the electorate . Do a straw poll of say 50 people by each on committee with a set of prepared questions to try and gua
out a policy document outlining a strategy for the propose citizens assembly on the constitution, and PR the f**k out of it. Maybe try for the 100 days in offic
aign for the Arts which successfully placed arts on the national agenda.
ne umbrella group e.g. Alliance for Change.
play. As a model, look to the Tea Party organizationally in the US; whatever your ultimate political stance, strictly the business of a majority of the membe
. It doesn't have to all be about Second Republic, it can be about getting people talking and asking questions about their country and then they will start to
ed to be made available and 2 persons employed in the beginning to bring it all forward- I suggest anyway.
a diverse geographical spread is welcome, I think face to face weekly committee meetings are required. From then on, interesting, media friendly activitie
y flawed system from within its lock-tight structures. The problems we see today are the byproducts of these flaws. Private property and competition are the
nt needs to win over influential figures such as David Malone or Morgan Kelly, - figures who have proved themselves synonymous with opposition to the c
e objectives of 2nd are critically important to our future. I know its expensive but perhaps some form of national advertising campaign, ads in national paper
of opportunity' in public sentiment. Get some 'high profile' media/celebrity support.
s and ideas submitted so far submitted to the online community as a whole, at the very least to receive a more detailed feedback from the people
nge agenda. You have focused in on a constitutional assembly where what you really need to do is tell ppl why or how this assembly is important for the ba
as usual approach tot he banks. 2nd replublic should begin agitating again - in public. The public want to be released from the lunacy of the bank debt. E
pread awareness of the group and political will for their aims.
"amalgamating with other like thinking group(s) Remember "divide and conquer" is what all power structures, empires, etc do.
; Community Needs ; Society's Needs; National Needs and Species Needs.
al landscape changes and build one at a time on existing membership numbers, building towards a structure that will start to connect at grass roots level.
ople - that's what's needed!
ns and even the minister for change, where people could send tweet-sized messages with what their priorities for a new constitution would be, going to the
tee with a set of prepared questions to try and guage what real wish there is for REFORM. Try and get slots on - say- Joe Duffy show to emphasise the ab
the f**k out of it. Maybe try for the 100 days in office date? There'll be a load of groups relesing stuff that day but there should be a bit f a buzz around for t
ce, strictly the business of a majority of the membership, the means to getting to results is what you must develop.
stions about their country and then they will start to associate the name with that kind of activity
. From then on, interesting, media friendly activities, events, protests need to be organised. Eventually people will come.
ese flaws. Private property and competition are the antithesis of social progression. We cannot progress optimally if such features remain in society. We m
d themselves synonymous with opposition to the crisis which Second Republic aims to prevent from happening again. This would align the movement with
ational advertising campaign, ads in national papers maybe. Cost and resources are of course a huge impediment
a more detailed feedback from the people
pl why or how this assembly is important for the banking issue. Ppl aren't interested in some assembly that will take years to conclude. They want leadersh
to be released from the lunacy of the bank debt. Even then we will have anough problems with the gaping hole in the finances. It's time to get back relev
ures, empires, etc do.
cture that will start to connect at grass roots level.
orities for a new constitution would be, going to the govt/dail with some initial suggestions would be very helpful
lots on - say- Joe Duffy show to emphasise the absolute need that we see to follow through on the Reform issue.
t day but there should be a bit f a buzz around for that kinda thing.
s optimally if such features remain in society. We must re-evaluate the institutions we operate under, including our form of government, business, law, and
ppening again. This would align the movement with the future of communication technology driven change (in action in the Arab world) and, more importan
hat will take years to conclude. They want leadership and action NOW.
ing hole in the finances. It's time to get back relevant with people as a force for change.
uding our form of government, business, law, and "democracy" - do they deliver on what they claim to? This system self-perpetuates itself because its me
ge (in action in the Arab world) and, more importantly, lend credibility to our objectives.
This system self-perpetuates itself because its members are largely institutionalized. It is the very foundations of this system that need to be questioned, b
ations of this system that need to be questioned, but which seldom are. That is where change needs to take place. I admire people's passion within this mo
ake place. I admire people's passion within this movement - but for it to be effective, it needs to be directed elsewhere. Like I said, through the gradual est
ted elsewhere. Like I said, through the gradual establishment of an alternative, incongruent system of operation - one which aims to reduce or even elimin
peration - one which aims to reduce or even eliminate its
Second Republic member survey
Would you like to be more involved in Second Republic?
Response Response
Answer Options
Percent Count
Yes 42.5% 45
No 8.5% 9
Not sure 49.1% 52
What would need to happen to enable you to be more involved? 82
answered question 106
skipped question 28
What would
need to happen
Number Response Date to enable you Categories
to be more
involved?
1 sorry but have had some serious health setbacks since I attended the AG
2 Local activity
3 Focused meetings
More regional
centres:
more national
meetings to be
held outside
4 Dublin.
5 You would need to see what I'm doing!
6 more local events- I live in Galway.
7 A radical reform of leadership and energy
8 London meeting
9 Local or regional meetings. Meetings with academics and other experts co
10 Work/ family commitments difficult to balance
11 I think local branches are needed, I would like to be involved but don't wan
12 I'd need to finish my exams!
More info which
is clearer.
13 Clearer goals.
14 Live in Ireland.
15 More active local branch
16 I'm very busy at the moment with study and part-time work. ...I don't know
17 More time, and a clearer understanding about where the organisation pos
18 Make connections with other reform groups in order to develop a network
More
involvement in
environmental
sustainability
More
debate/determin
ation on what
changes we
would make in
19 constitution etc.
20 x
a different cork
meeting time.
evenings clash
with night
classes. (thats
life!)
a small role....
assisting with
something
definable....
don't want to
get caught up
with talking
21 about talking.
22 move more of the discussion on-line but still keep having the meetings, i h
23 see previous comments
24 Finish college, too busy at the moment (final year).
Education
programme
Definite plan
with timeframe
(Inc completion
25 date)
26 Change of leadership and/or a change in the movement's policy of "No An
27 solicite responses through the internet, people like me are to remote and t
28 I am not sure that I have anything to contribute on an intellectual level - pe
29 At a distance and more as an observer from an older generation, born in I
30 have more free time,
31 return home
32 Meetings not to be held on sat during rugby season!
33 Currently unable to commit due to family circumstances.
34 I'd need to move hosef from Bangor!
Oportunities to
participate in
rural area's
I live in West
35 Cork
36 I think the meeting is a good start, knowing what you're really about, what
37 Perhaps link in a way that does not duplicate other groups
38 id like to know were exactly if anywhere it wants to go
39 I have zero spare time at the moment due to being in work full time (thank
40 sorry, Im as they say all duck and no dinner.
41 More online interaction
42 I'm working and studying. I'd need to lose my job or complete my study.
43 clarity about basics
44 Would like to see what happens over next couple of months with current g
45 Sorry. Don't have the time.
46 a few extra nights in the week!
47 Transport is an issue for me
48 I would need to have less work to do. These coming months are down mo
49 I don't think it is possible as I live outside Ireland at the moment. Online c
50 Post message on facebook when the next meeting is
51 Me make more free time.
52 The movement would have to take on a different approach. One not direc
53 A reduction in my current workload at home, in the office and the Boards I
54 I'm financially unable to attend many of the meetings etc. of the group (as
55 Tied up in other activities so the reason for lack of direct involvement is on
56 More visibility of the movement and a critical mass.
57 I have little or no personal resources & live remote, so difficult to do anyth
58 Nothing to do with you, just me finding time.
59 I live in West Cork, so Dublin meetings are impractical for most things. Pa
60 More localised events in the regions where decisions and ideas could be
More publicity.
More people
involved in the
movement.
Target
respected well
known people
to join who
would endorse
61 the movement.
62 I'd have to move back to Ireland!
Just ask I have
experience in
how partys put
money off shore
and steal
I am an owner
in *** we started
in *** and now
operate from ***
in ***
What soul you
like to know
about our
crooked
Bureaucrats
and crooked
63 Politicians
64 Move back to Ireland, but in the meantime have a support group in Englan
65 Localized meetings.
66 I am far too ill to be able - but I need to watch and voice my perceptions.
67 Have clearly defined proposals for political reform and provide clear leade
68 to understand fully what 2nd republic core values are and go forth and sel
69 My problem is time... cannot get envolved for the immediate future...
As I am
currently living
outside Ireland
it is difficult for
me to be
involved in
Second
Republic.
However, if I
move back to
Ireland I would
like to become
70 more involved.
71 The movement would need to be mire relevant, more representative if wh
72 I need it to be more relevant! A citizens collaboration on the consitution is
73 I would have to read through your aims, principles and structure again and
74 Need to know that maximum cooperation with those keen on major chang
75 Engagement with the youth sector as I work in that area.
76 higher profile and direct action - realising this is bit of a chicken-and-egg s
77 As I am already involved in a similar group I don't have the time to be invo
78 A local structure/ grouping, feeding into the comitee level structure would
79 Have a local group
80 higher public profile to encourage me as to the fficacy of the movement
81 if there is a clear plan of action and people who have some links with the w
82 have more action and grater push to reform the wrongs that have been so
Second Republic member survey
e serious health setbacks since I attended the AGM and I need to pull back though I atill support your aims.
Yes
No
Not sure
gs. Meetings with academics and other experts concerning the constitution, the republic, the options and the examples elsewhere.
e needed, I would like to be involved but don't want to give it all my spare time. Politically, I am interested in more than Constitutional Reform as I have a p
ment with study and part-time work. ...I don't know how much of a priority active engagement in politics is for me. ...But I am happy to be a 'semi-active' onl
r understanding about where the organisation positions itself ideologically (apart from the obvious 'Second Republic'). What kind of a republic does it prom
other reform groups in order to develop a network that adapts to Irish community structures.
ssion on-line but still keep having the meetings, i have to go to a lot of meetings at work, residents association etc and i get bored listening to random waffle
at the moment (final year).
nd/or a change in the movement's policy of "No Answers".
gh the internet, people like me are to remote and time negative to go to meetings
anything to contribute on an intellectual level - perhaps as a footsoldier
as an observer from an older generation, born in Ireland, and part of the diaspora for a half century.
on sat during rugby season!
mit due to family circumstances.
good start, knowing what you're really about, what are your goals and what is the action plan to implement those goals.
at does not duplicate other groups
ctly if anywhere it wants to go
t the moment due to being in work full time (thankfully) and studying for an Msc part time
g. I'd need to lose my job or complete my study.
happens over next couple of months with current government. If little is changing then I would get more involved in Second Republic.
s work to do. These coming months are down months for me. I dont take up mad work again till September.
e as I live outside Ireland at the moment. Online campaigns are good but limited in their success. The plan should be eventually to culminate in large numb
ook when the next meeting is
ave to take on a different approach. One not directed towards the conventional political route. Many great lives, and much time and effort get wasted along
nt workload at home, in the office and the Boards I already sit on
attend many of the meetings etc. of the group (as are many of the people who would most like to see change). If the events were recorded and posted on
s so the reason for lack of direct involvement is on my side, nothing do to with 2nd. Time constraints on my side so dont want to commit to something I ma
vement and a critical mass.
al resources & live remote, so difficult to do anything other than online. I can't afford to go to the National Meeting
ublin meetings are impractical for most things. Part of my year is spent in Germany.
the regions where decisions and ideas could be collated at a central hub
ut in the meantime have a support group in England
- but I need to watch and voice my perceptions.
oposals for political reform and provide clear leadership.
2nd republic core values are and go forth and sell it
nnot get envolved for the immediate future...
eed to be mire relevant, more representative if what Irish ppl need at thus time. I just don't believe in the only focus being a national convention on the cons
vant! A citizens collaboration on the consitution is all very well - but it doesn't light my fire. When I am on my death bed will I want to look bak and say 'I he
ough your aims, principles and structure again and refresh my memory.
mum cooperation with those keen on major change is to be assessed and pursued
uth sector as I work in that area.
action - realising this is bit of a chicken-and-egg statement
d in a similar group I don't have the time to be involved in Second Republic but if the campaigns are clear and I agree with them I will use my networks to p
ng, feeding into the comitee level structure would have to come about.
ncourage me as to the fficacy of the movement
action and people who have some links with the world of politics and PR in order to get the new message across
ater push to reform the wrongs that have been so in this land and follow the trail to truth and justice
Yes
No
Not sure
d the examples elsewhere.
d in more than Constitutional Reform as I have a problem with the whole economic approach, there is such lack of fairness.
s for me. ...But I am happy to be a 'semi-active' online supporter and pass on petitions, like 2nd rep postings on Facebook and mention 2nd Rep in convers
nd Republic'). What kind of a republic does it promote (maybe I haven't been reading emails carefully enough)
iation etc and i get bored listening to random waffle from the usual suspects
nvolved in Second Republic.
an should be eventually to culminate in large numbers attending protests but small photo-shoots and TD lobbying is required in the short term. Face to fac
at lives, and much time and effort get wasted along that path. An approach directed towards establishing an alternative ourselves, based on humanitarian,
ange). If the events were recorded and posted on youtube/vimeo etc. or even streamed live I would be in a better position to stay abreast of things.
my side so dont want to commit to something I may not be able to follow through on.
only focus being a national convention on the constitution. I would be very prepared to get involved in change - but the focus is now too narrow.
n my death bed will I want to look bak and say 'I helped people re-examine and possibly change parts of a 70 year old document....' the answer for me is th
r and I agree with them I will use my networks to promote them and support Second Republic in whatever way I can
ngs on Facebook and mention 2nd Rep in conversations with family and friends.
D lobbying is required in the short term. Face to face TD lobbying is required.
an alternative ourselves, based on humanitarian, egalitarian principles.
n a better position to stay abreast of things.
hange - but the focus is now too narrow.
f a 70 year old document....' the answer for me is that won't be enough.
Second Republic member survey
If you would like to be contacted, please leave your email (optional):
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Second Republic member survey
Do you have any comments that you would like to leave?
Response
Answer Options
Count
53
answered question 53
skipped question 81
Categorie
Number Response Date Response Text
s
1 only to wish you luck in the future and sorry cannot be more involved.
2 fair play to those working on second republic its admirable that you have p
3 Second Republic needs to be more than a talking shop. Alternatives to ou
4 I am still ignorant about details of Second republic.
5 I think a 2nd constitution should be a long-term project, because it needs
6 The Second Republic is a timely idea. A good and necessary action. Irela
I think Irish
people are
really very
reluctant to
embrace
change despite
what they say
and we are
much better at
talking than
doing anything
about it!
I have asked so
many people to
get involved in
Claiming our
Future and 2nd
Republic but to
7 no avail.
8 Don't try to run before you can walk
9 i admire you all for trying and I hope the momentum keeps up in the future
10 I wish the 2nd. Republic well, and hopefully we won't suffer from post -ele
11 Glad you started it.
12 Well done for trying.
13 See comments made earlier : you have my email address !
14 Keep it up, and thanks for doing what ye'r doing. The country needs it.
15 well done so far
16 Good luck with the work
17 Have done so.
18 please dont fade away, keep a public profile
19 Oliver deserves a medal for his outstanding work
20 Keep up the good work. “Nobody can go back and start a new beginning,
21 I know its not an easy task to start, let alone carry through on so well done
22 the language of change is ideas not aspirations no matter how well intend
23 I admire your commitment energy and positivity
24 "hitch your wagonto the stars". You are a brave group, you will make chan
25 A great movement, well done
26 don't lose heart!
27 Yes. Well done. Great to have got so far. Great to have brought this all f
28 Great work so far. But I think the committee needs to stop trying to find co
29 I fear I might be completely misunderstood as being Utopian, or unrealisti
30 Keep lobbying the political parties, try to get local TDs to raise parliamenta
31 I admire your goals, but after the election, momentum is evaporating. For
32 Probably 2nd Republic needs to engage younger people - it's their future
33 All of us should fight real property taxation of one's domicile. NO TAX ON
34 Well done to all involved and keep up the good work, you all deserve to be
More publicity.
More people
involved in the
movement.
Target
respected well
known people
to join who
would endorse
35 the movement.
36 Selet People like George McCullagh who used to run Brown Thomas and
37 Good Luck, I think this reform is needed and very important.
38 Blessings to all who have the foresight and courage to stand to make cha
39 The upcoming national strategy meeting is vital to the future of the movem
40 A survey putting before members core topics for a referendum like this on
41 Unfortunately not many people have heard about the 2nd republic.... Not s
=> Pressure
needs to be
kept on all
politicians from
all
constituencies
to deliver on
political reform.
=> Politicians
from
government
parties need to
be continually
reminded of
their promises
on political
reform and held
to task until they
deliver.
=> Political
reform needs to
be delivered as
soon as
possible for two
reasons. Firstly,
the closer it is
until the next
election the less
likely
contentious
42 proposals like
A good start,
the election
came on very
fast and the
new govt found
it's feet to
widespread
applause. So
far, so
predicatble. But
the real troubles
for the land are
still here and
getting worse. I
believe 2nd
republic needs
some heavy
hitting economic
guys to put
forward a
second
arguement on
the banks....
Sinn Fein have
this area on
their own right
now but the
majority of Irish
ppl dont take
the party
seriously -
despite what
43 the election
44 At 74 & involved in many ways, not interested unless optimum cooperatio
45 I admire your work and keep it up!
46 well done for trying
47 Point you towards a document published on the web-The Human Givens
48 Sorry for not filling out the middle section but I didn't feel I could judge you
49 I am sorry I have very little time at the moment to contribute, but I see this
50 Go ndeiri libh
51 This movement is the brighest light in the whole of my lifelong interest in p
52 I admire the ethos of this organisation and its aims. I think it should now lin
53 keep ones egoes in controll and no more of the smell of out of order by an
ure and sorry cannot be more involved.
econd republic its admirable that you have put your time to a good cause.
more than a talking shop. Alternatives to our current systems need to be discussed, debated but then, a particular solution or solutions need to be promot
ld be a long-term project, because it needs to be done right. In the mean-time, radical local government reform is the most important medium-term goal, bu
ely idea. A good and necessary action. Ireland is a very different place to the country of the first republic. A second republic can help forge a brighter future
I hope the momentum keeps up in the future.
and hopefully we won't suffer from post -election apathy. Its vital that people put in the work otherwise it just won't succeed.
you have my email address !
ng what ye'r doing. The country needs it.
ody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.”
start, let alone carry through on so well done for getting it up and running. Now is the test of how open, public and welcoming the organisation/movement c
as not aspirations no matter how well intended good ideas by thier nature are often unwelcome even to those who need them most.
. You are a brave group, you will make change
e got so far. Great to have brought this all forward. Need to hasten slowly- but NOW is the correct time!
he committee needs to stop trying to find consensus and settle into devising a strategy. We all want the same thing. The masses will eventually get behind
sunderstood as being Utopian, or unrealistic, or whatever else. But I have reasoned these things out, and I am happy to discuss any concerns or issues, o
rties, try to get local TDs to raise parliamentary questions on the reform agenda so that the governing parties are continually dealing with these issues and
he election, momentum is evaporating. For me to become involved, being committed to other things, I'd need to see you having more impact in the wider w
to engage younger people - it's their future - but I don't know how one does that. Seemingly, we're not Egypt or Tunisia (yet).
erty taxation of one's domicile. NO TAX ON LAND, or ITS DEVELOPMENTS, WHERE ONE LIVES!!!
keep up the good work, you all deserve to be commended for you efforts so far:)
Cullagh who used to run Brown Thomas and represented Cnadian money in Ireland
is needed and very important.
foresight and courage to stand to make change. May all who need change gain enlightenment , abandon enslavement and stand, all together, to make ch
gy meeting is vital to the future of the movement.
bers core topics for a referendum like this one
e have heard about the 2nd republic.... Not sure how this could be addressed as I am sure you have this on your agenda alrady.
s, not interested unless optimum cooperation/ integration with others is being pursued.
t published on the web-The Human Givens Charter. (2004)
dle section but I didn't feel I could judge your work because I haven't been closely involved.
e at the moment to contribute, but I see this organisation is in consolidation mode at the moment, and that is very important. Count me as a member for th
t light in the whole of my lifelong interest in politics. It is the first real drive in the people's interest in decades
nisation and its aims. I think it should now link up with PR and other professionals to get advice on what steps to take now.
nd no more of the smell of out of order by any person we are equal in this i hope
a particular solution or solutions need to be promoted.
reform is the most important medium-term goal, but everything rests on transparency, as a basis for accountability.
. A second republic can help forge a brighter future for this country.
ublic and welcoming the organisation/movement can be. Be careful not to fall in to the upity young political self important bracket, it has to be about EVER
those who need them most.
same thing. The masses will eventually get behind a well run and visible (through the media) campaign.Thanks.
nd I am happy to discuss any concerns or issues, or to clarity or elaborate on what I've said. I'm in UCD, but can meet up in town, or simply chat over emai
rties are continually dealing with these issues and answering questions on reform all the time. Would be great if 2nd could get a high profile Independent o
need to see you having more impact in the wider world.
on enslavement and stand, all together, to make change.
on your agenda alrady.
hat is very important. Count me as a member for the moment and send me some response to tell me I'm signed up, that'd be great, even if that meant a sub
cal self important bracket, it has to be about EVERYONE.
but can meet up in town, or simply chat over email. Einstein said we cannot rectify the problems we face today at the same level of thinking which created
e great if 2nd could get a high profile Independent on board who could help raise the profile of the issues
signed up, that'd be great, even if that meant a subscription request! the membership question i think is important. Anyway, i am happy to be kept in the lo
e today at the same level of thinking which created them, and that's quite true. We need a new starting point, un-dogmatic, questioning, and reasonable. Le
important. Anyway, i am happy to be kept in the loop, but am too busy to be an active member at the mo. Best regards, Dave Ryan.
oint, un-dogmatic, questioning, and reasonable. Let's not be bogged down by the prejudices and assumptions of our past. Sorry for rambling...! :)
o. Best regards, Dave Ryan.
ptions of our past. Sorry for rambling...! :)