Why bother revamping a political website just to have guff like this?

Fine Gael's new website is actually quite decent-looking (even with regard to the controversy it provoked). But some of its content is awful. Take the 'Values' section (link unavailable). And take this paragraph:

"Hope"
"Fine Gael wants to build an Ireland of excellence and ambition. We hope to do this by promoting a shared vision of a confident and sustainable future for Ireland, both at home and abroad. Fine Gael stands for a climate of hope. To achieve this, we believe in enhancing Ireland's international reputation through our support for the European Union, protecting communities through balanced regional development and safeguarding our children's future through protection of the environment."

Is there anything there that could not be included in Hitler's National Socialists or George Bush's Republican Party? I don't think so.

And it goes on in a similar insulting fashion...

"Integrity"
"Fine Gael believes in being truthful and courageous in what we do, and in promoting and upholding both the rights and the responsibilities of people. Fine Gael stands for integrity in public life. We believe in ensuring all of us live up to our responsibilities as well as enjoying our rights as Irish men and women."

God Almighty.

(Lest anyone think this is some sort of opposition-bashing, I've already had a right go at Fianna Fail's website.)

Comments

[Mr Toys]

Far too much Times New Roman if you ask me! It also seems to be missing a lot of the pro-forma text that websites need like a privacy statement, conditions of use, copyright notice etc. The first thing that stood out when I opened up the page was the Young Fine Gael banner. Like they've given up on the current generation and putting their hope in the next!

[Thomas Brunkard]

It always amazes that the large amount of copy on these websites says absolutely nothing.