A political habit we just can’t kick

I WAS quite shocked by the recent election results. Shocked, that is, that Fianna Fáil actually received as many votes as it did. Why anyone would choose to vote for this party of corruption, cronyism, incompetence and shysterism, let alone run, canvass or be an apologist for it absolutely beats me.

I have concluded that Fianna Fáil voters are like smokers who, despite knowing that it is bad for them, belligerently refuse to kick the habit.

They realise that associating with Fianna Fáil is like spending an evening in the company of other smokers — you will wake up the next day emanating a foul stench. You may shower, or fill the washing machine, but you will still reach for another packet of 20 and you just can’t get that smell out of your clothes.