'I'll stand for election against EU,' says Jim Corr

Ken Sweeney Entertainment Editor

Musician Jim Corr has declared his interest in running for political office as an independent candidate in order to ensure Ireland does not become part of a European federal state.

In an interview with the Sunday Tribune, the Corrs guitarist said he was "overwhelmed" by the recent public support he received after claiming that rogue elements of the Bush administration were responsible for the 9/11 attacks. The 43-year-old was a prominent voice in the 'no' camp during the recent Lisbon treaty campaign.

He claims the Irish government contains a number of Freemasons and that there is a worldwide conspiracy to microchip people so governments can control and manipulate citizens.

June 22, 2008

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#1 rory commented, on June 22, 2008 at 10:37 a.m.:

This is great news for the Yes camp. Once this nut case hits the airwaves advocating a no vote people will vote yes in their droves. Let these anti American and anti European conspiracy theorists go a step too far next time out. Bring on Lisbon 2. One thing's for sure-Corr and his supporters won't create any jobs that will put food on the table. What an ar******.

#2 cillian commented, on June 22, 2008 at 11:37 a.m.:

being the least attractive member of the corrs really took it's toll on his mind.

#3 J commented, on June 22, 2008 at 1:01 p.m.:

If he does get involved in a second referendum then he will be given a high profile by RTE. Also watch out for Coir who will be elevated to an even greater role in the debate. Any excuse to give less time to the capable and articulate representatives of Sinn Fein and Libertas.

#4 al commented, on June 22, 2008 at 4:55 p.m.:

Instead of dismissing Jim's views automatically and parroting the mainstream medias views on "conspiracy theory's" be brave and look into the subjects he raises.
Do the research yourselves the parallels with Germany in the 30's are undeniable,Hitler decreased unemployment and stabilized the economy and it was mainly these actions that allowed so many German citizens to go so deep into denial about his real aims till it was far too late to avert disaster.
you think the EU is benign all the while the mechanisms to remove your control of you own economy,armed forces,Criminal justice system ect are wheeled out as necessary streamlining of EU control.

#5 rory commented, on June 22, 2008 at 7:16 p.m.:

'be brave and look into the subjects he raises.... Do the research yourselves' OK just for you I'll be BRAVE and research every crackpot site on the internet just like Jim...Oh sorry I forgot- I'm not sitting on my royalties from my girl band days . I do'nt have the time I have to get up at 5 every morning to go to work. I'm such a bloody coward not only that but I have three ugly sisters! Some people have all the luck.

#6 cv commented, on June 22, 2008 at 11:36 p.m.:

the guy is a loon, why do you think the press is using him as a poster child of the "No's"?

#7 EM commented, on June 22, 2008 at 11:51 p.m.:

Good for you, fool. As if the U.S. wants a federal Europe!

#8 Ciaran Gallagher commented, on June 23, 2008 at 12:28 a.m.:

The people commenting here have yet to actually research the issues Jim raises. Enough of the insults and start looking up these things!

#9 G commented, on June 23, 2008 at 7:37 a.m.:

Well done Jim. The amount of books now and dvd documentaries on these subjects is incredible, most written and produced by high ranking journalists, investigators, ex-policemen and politicians. I find it so interesting the amount of people who now share Jims views while the rest of the world are content to believe Sky News and the daily papers. Look at all the hours of nonsense people watch on tv, society is asleep, whats more the childish mocking of his views is embarrasing. Are you all five years old again? Do different views deserve ridicule??

#10 Cohen commented, on June 23, 2008 at 5:20 p.m.:

Jaysus.

#11 eli commented, on June 25, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.:

we need to make sure we have a say running our own country the EU are getting to big for there own boots.we have to be careful .we are getting swallowed up by europe and red tape that's why people voted no its a cry for help

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