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Socialist Republic1981The Southern state and its partiesThe Southern state and its parties
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—_—_— In the Limerick Mayoral election lastJune, the city's''socialist" Alderman, JimKemmy, "in the interests of democracy", voted for FiannaFailer, Clem Casey. He justified doing soon the basis that it wouldbea" travesty of justice" if Fine Gael gained the office for a thirdyear inarow. On week later, Casey failedto return the compliment when he usedhiscasting vote, as Mayor, against Comrade Kemmy for the prestigious seat on the Regional Development Organisation. Still, Jim'sprincipled stance for democracy eventually brought its just reward andheis nowallowed to act as deputy By far his most important duty to date hasbeen topresent the * prizesatthe deCourcy'sFat Stock Show and Sale. However, being saddled with this task was rather embarrassing for Ald. Kemmy. For acouple of years now, his favourite hobby horse hasbeen farmer bashing. He makes no differentiation between small farmersandtheranchers, simply seeing everyone outside the city limits as tax—dodgers.
Among the urban population this particular tack has enabled Kemmy to shore up his flagging radical image. The fact that it offersnoreal strategy for wor~ king people in the townsor on the land plays second fiddletohis need to wina Dail seat. He sees this seat being won exclusively oncity votes. Well, of coursea few country votes might make al] the difference inthe scramble for the fiftn seat. So. .asour: photo shows, Jim, complete with Mayoral chain, doeshis duty.
It looks as though he has roped himself abum steer. Mayor at the odd obscure function.
Premier Helmets. by fremL ondon,
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Just BECAUSE | DISUKE FARMERS DOEseN'T MEAN 1 CANT PPPREUATE PRNIMALS ; ESEaALLy TAME ONES LIKE THIS SHEEP.