A United Ireland. Opening up the discussion.

[foxcommander]

To a certain extent, they're putting the bigger picture before the party because that is exactly how it would be seen by unionists. As you well know. I'm also doubtful as to how successful they would be up here unless they merged with the DUP.

No way. Fine Gael already called dibs on merging with the DUP.

[Rossfan]

If you believe Tony they'll want stricter limits on abortion and the abolition of same sex marriage.
The future All Ireland political entity will be a Confederation of two semi autonomous areas - present 26 and 6 Cos.
The terms of the GFA will continue to apply in the 6 Cos e.g Dual Irish and British citizenship (if "Britain"still exists then).

What's the point then? Doesn't sound much different to current  situation.

All Ireland will be a sovereign State.

[OgraAnDun]

To a certain extent, they're putting the bigger picture before the party because that is exactly how it would be seen by unionists. As you well know. I'm also doubtful as to how successful they would be up here unless they merged with the DUP.

No way. Fine Gael already called dibs on merging with the DUP.

Oops! Meant to say SDLP.

[foxcommander]

To a certain extent, they're putting the bigger picture before the party because that is exactly how it would be seen by unionists. As you well know. I'm also doubtful as to how successful they would be up here unless they merged with the DUP.

No way. Fine Gael already called dibs on merging with the DUP.

Oops! Meant to say SDLP.

Is there a difference??

[Applesisapples]

Last Lucid Talk poll showed Unionism 1 point ahead of Nationalism with 10% or so alliance.

[Horse Box]

I refer you all to questio 5 , you`ll have to scroll down a bit :

http://lucidtalk.co.uk/images/News/LTDec17TrackerPoll-GUENGLProjectReportF.pdf

[yellowcard]

https://ianjamesparsley.wordpress.com/2017/12/19/dup-destroy-the-union-party/

I would agree with much of this article in the sense that the DUP is run by middle class wealthy educated people yet it preys on the fears and insecurities of ordinary working class protestants and is able to maintain the status quo by continuing to do so. It's as much about power, domination, control and personal status as it is about their own people's daily lives for many of these charlatans.   

[Rossfan]

For the benefit of those who claim to be Nationalists but are stuck in a partitioning mindset and also stuck in the 19 30s -
The Irish Free State went out of existence EIGHTY YEARS AGO today.

#OTD in Irish History – 29 December:  stairnaheireann.net
Constitution Day (Ireland)


1937 – The new Constitution of Ireland (Bunreacht na hÉireann) repealed the 1922 Constitution, and came into effect on this date, after having been passed by a national plebiscite the previous July.

[heganboy]

Interesting poll yesterday.

.     "If it cost the Irish government €9 billion per annum for Northern Ireland to unite with the Republic of Ireland, how would you vote in relation to a referendum on a United Ireland?"

60-40 in favor

https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/897526/brexit-irish-border-poll-united-ireland

[T Fearon]

More wasted discussion on something that will never happen.

[lenny]

More wasted discussion on something that will never happen.

It will certainly happen, just a matter of when. Brexit has made it more likely to happen much sooner than previously expected. It might take 10 years or it might be 40 but it will inevitably happen.

[playwiththewind1st]

For the benefit of those who claim to be Nationalists but are stuck in a partitioning mindset and also stuck in the 19 30s -
The Irish Free State went out of existence EIGHTY YEARS AGO today.

#OTD in Irish History – 29 December:  stairnaheireann.net
Constitution Day (Ireland)


1937 – The new Constitution of Ireland (Bunreacht na hÉireann) repealed the 1922 Constitution, and came into effect on this date, after having been passed by a national plebiscite the previous July.

Sure - we were completely sold down the river in December 1921. So those bits afterwards don't matter that much.

[foxcommander]

For the benefit of those who claim to be Nationalists but are stuck in a partitioning mindset and also stuck in the 19 30s -
The Irish Free State went out of existence EIGHTY YEARS AGO today.

#OTD in Irish History – 29 December:  stairnaheireann.net
Constitution Day (Ireland)


1937 – The new Constitution of Ireland (Bunreacht na hÉireann) repealed the 1922 Constitution, and came into effect on this date, after having been passed by a national plebiscite the previous July.

Sure - we were completely sold down the river in December 1921. So those bits afterwards don't matter that much.

That's totally irrelevant. Just stop hurting his feelings by saying he's a freestater. As he mentioned it was all resolved by the stroke of a pen 80 years ago.

[red hander]

More wasted discussion on something that will never happen.

Like discussing what will or won't gain you entry into heaven.

Touche 

[Avondhu star]

For the benefit of those who claim to be Nationalists but are stuck in a partitioning mindset and also stuck in the 19 30s -
The Irish Free State went out of existence EIGHTY YEARS AGO today.

#OTD in Irish History – 29 December:  stairnaheireann.net
Constitution Day (Ireland)


1937 – The new Constitution of Ireland (Bunreacht na hÉireann) repealed the 1922 Constitution, and came into effect on this date, after having been passed by a national plebiscite the previous July.

Sure - we were completely sold down the river in December 1921. So those bits afterwards don't matter that much.

But if that hadnt happened what could ye use to justify the big chips on your shoulders?
In any case it took ye a long time to do anything about it