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Paul Rouse: GAAGO debate a populist stream of opportunism

There has been a confection of outrage rooted in ignorance and self-promotion.
AGAINST THE STREAM: GAAGO at Páirc Uí Chaoimh last Saturday. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

AGAINST THE STREAM: GAAGO at Páirc Uí Chaoimh last Saturday. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

There is something truly galling about the posturing that has characterised the political reaction to GAAGO this week.

As a confection of outrage rooted in ignorance and self-promoting populism, it has several contenders for the leading role.

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