[Dutchgirl]

Michael D. Higgins made some very sweeping statements about the war, including this statement in the Dail on March 12:

“By the time this House returns on March 25 it is possible that up to one million mothers may be affected by the war, there may be 100,000 direct casualties and 400,000 secondary ones. Ten to 15 million people on food dependency may also be affected.”

I think this may qualify for one of the "Garafolo Awards. I will nominate it here:NOMINATION THREAD FOR THE FREE REPUBLIC GAROFALO AWARDS

[MadIvan]

Michael D. Higgins is an absolute nutcase - I've been following the argument over the use of Shannon Airport by American troops, and the arguments he has deployed against this usage are nonsensical and outrageous.

He is also Foreign Affairs Spokesman for the Labour Party of Ireland. Go figure. ;)

Regards, Ivan