Declan Ganley on What the Spoiled Vote Exposes in Ireland's Democracy

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Declan Ganley, entrepreneur and activist for the "Spoil the Vote" campaign, discusses the recent Irish presidential election that revealed a significant disconnect between the Irish government and its people. Expect to learn about the unprecedented level of spoiled votes and non-voters in the election, how three-quarters of the Irish electorate remains politically unrepresented, and why Ganley believes this presents an opportunity for a new center-right political movement.

The conversation explores how Ireland's political establishment has shifted leftward while abandoning traditional center-right positions, the influence of NGOs on Irish politics, and the systemic challenges facing those who wish to reoccupy the abandoned political space. Ganley also discusses his role as CEO of Rivada Networks, which is developing a revolutionary satellite communications system called the "Outernet" - designed to maintain critical global communications even if traditional internet infrastructure fails.

The discussion provides insight into Ireland's political transformation and the potential for significant change in its political landscape following what Ganley describes as "the bonfire of the old rules."

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