Citing reasons both “personal and political,” Mr. Varadkar, 45, said he would step down from the party leadership effective immediately and would continue to serve as prime minister until Fine Gael elects a new leader before the Easter break. That post is expected to be in filled when the government returns on April 16.
Mr. Varadkar made the unexpected announcement shortly after a cabinet meeting on Wednesday morning, his voice at times cracking with emotion.
There had been no indication of his decision just days earlier when he visited the White House and met with President Biden for St. Patrick’s Day. But Mr. Varadkar has been unable to revive the fortunes of Fine Gael since it came third in the 2020 election, when the most votes went to Sinn Fein — the party that has historically called for uniting Northern Ireland, which remains part of the United Kingdom, with the Republic of Ireland. That result was damaging to the longstanding dominance of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, which went on to form a coalition government alongside the Green Party.
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
If the leader of your country resigned unexpectedly, how might that change your trust or perception of your government?
@Patriot-#1776Constitution2mos2MO
I would rejoice if the leader of my country – Joe Biden – resigned.
My trust would change depending on the reason why the leader resigned.
@9L24H9J2mos2MO
It might make them look a bit smarter
@9L23QLY2mos2MO
A country's leader is very carefully and thoughtfully chosen, so if that leader chooses to step down, the trust of the country's people is at risk.
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
What do you think about politicians who step down for personal reasons; is it an act of self-care or abandonment of duty?
@9L26S242mos2MO
its self care because doing all that is stressful, they need a spa day
@9L26KQD2mos2MO
I think personal issues are fair reasons to resign from such a big role in society because of the fact that they are personal issues. One can never know what is going on in a person's life, so we have no say whether stepping down from, undeniably the biggest roles in the country, is an act of self-care or an abandonment of duty. I personally believe any personal reasons for resigning your role in country decisions is for self-care and to care for others, since the extremity of those personal issues can guide your judgement.
@9L264NK2mos2MO
well i mean yes because is it an act of self-care or abandonment of duty
@9L24NT82mos2MO
I see it as an abandonment of duty. Becoming a politician is a big commitment that should not be taken lightly.
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
Imagine being a politician at the peak of your career; what might drive you to make a decision to resign, and how would it affect your personal identity?
@MerePantherLibertarian2mos2MO
On February 23rd, two Black Horses were spotted with a ‘captured’ White Horse and a Black Flag outside Buckingham Palace. Since then:
• Jacob Rothschild has died.
• Thomas Kingston has died.
• Brian Mulroney has died.
• Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar resigns.
• President of Vietnam resigns.
• Royal Family tries to cover up Kate Middleton’s disappearance.
• Mitch McConnell steps down as Senate’s Republican Leader.
• Pope Francis hospitalised.
• Victoria Nuland resigns from US Government.
• Niger orders US troops to leave the Country immediately.
Are you getting it yet?
@VoterIDPaellaGreen2mos2MO
Nope, I see lots of posts like this but nobody says what is actually going on, please explain
@MerePantherLibertarian2mos2MO
These events represent a shift in power dynamics. The sighting of the Black Horses with the ‘captured’ White Horse and Black Flag symbolises a challenge to established authority and a shift in leadership. The subsequent deaths, resignations and other actions are consequences of this symbolic gesture. There is now tremendous upheaval and change within various spheres of influence.
