Sinn Fein? They have gone away, you know.

[Rossfan]

"Open Borders" is another of the Continental Europe Fascist buzz words.

Do those Irish anti immigrant individuals* want the 26 Cos to leave the CTA and the EU and seal the Border with the rest of Ireland?

* including those FF Councillors who are getting so vocal last few days in Galway and Cork.
One saying he's nearer to Fianna Fáil thinking than Micheál Martin

[Eire90]

If right wing political insurgents types have a   better local election that expected and sinn fein do worse could we see sinn fein pivot towards more anti immigration.

[trailer]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-67723760

Housing probably a major issue in the next election. But it isn't just an Irish problem.

[seafoid]

Biden on St Patrick's Day is very tricky for the Shinners. They can't afford to cut themselves off from Irish America by doing a Paddy Cosgrave but if they don't they betray the Palestinians. What would Jesus do?

[Milltown Row2]

Biden on St Patrick's Day is very tricky for the Shinners. They can't afford to cut themselves off from Irish America by doing a Paddy Cosgrave but if they don't they betray the Palestinians. What would Jesus do?

Be interesting to hear what you think they should do?

If any politician has any grain of decency they shouldn't turn up if they believe in the cause of the Palestinians.

They'll need to source new money for funding the party though. 

[Rossfan]

I presume "Irish America" is supportive of Netanyahu's butchery too?

[Milltown Row2]

I presume "Irish America" is supportive of Netanyahu's butchery too?

You can be Irish American and not supportive?

[marty34]

Biden on St Patrick's Day is very tricky for the Shinners. They can't afford to cut themselves off from Irish America by doing a Paddy Cosgrave but if they don't they betray the Palestinians. What would Jesus do?

Irish America is still America unfortunately.

Be interesting to see what ALL the political parties do in 3 month's time.

[weareros]

It will be a tricky one. Biden and Schumer (most powerful Jewish-American politician) have been very supportive of Ireland during Brexit/Protocol, strong supporters of GFA, and Irish unity, and now Irish legal challenge to legacy bill. They are also the two most responsible for sending money/arms to Israel to slaughter Palestinians. Every year Sinn Fein get their photo with Chuck and he backs Irish unity and gets thick with the DUP, a they get even thicker with him. Will SF boycott? No. Will Chuck boycott Saint Paddy's celebrations? No. The headline "Schumer boycotts Saint Patti's Day in White House" won't play well with the Irish-American democratic voter. All politicians require a certain level of hypocrisy at the end of the day.

[LC]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-67723760

Housing probably a major issue in the next election. But it isn't just an Irish problem.

Read the article, scary stuff but not surprising.

My kids are still relatively young yet but I am already making provision to be in a position to support them in years to come and / or else give them a bit of a head start in life.

Back in my day I was able to get through uni, get married and buy my first house all under my own steam without any support from the folks.  No matter how much a grafter any young person his now they will still need substantial support (primarily financial) to get through the main stages of life I referred to above.

[Milltown Row2]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-67723760

Housing probably a major issue in the next election. But it isn't just an Irish problem.

Read the article, scary stuff but not surprising.

My kids are still relatively young yet but I am already making provision to be in a position to support them in years to come and / or else give them a bit of a head start in life.

Back in my day I was able to get through uni, get married and buy my first house all under my own steam without any support from the folks.  No matter how much a grafter any young person his now they will still need substantial support (primarily financial) to get through the main stages of life I referred to above.

Be prepared to have a lot of money, student loans won't cover rent should they move from home to a college across the water or far enough that living at home isn't an option.

I've covered both their rents, to 'help' lessen their burden, that's on top of my own mortgage, throw in the current cost of living, that help will require more funding.

Add in the sos calls of "I've no money" I'm not sure what's been siphoned out behind my back too..

So fair fecks for adding additional help for them to get on the property ladder!

I hope they don't get married 

[seafoid]

Biden on St Patrick's Day is very tricky for the Shinners. They can't afford to cut themselves off from Irish America by doing a Paddy Cosgrave but if they don't they betray the Palestinians. What would Jesus do?

Be interesting to hear what you think they should do?

If any politician has any grain of decency they shouldn't turn up if they believe in the cause of the Palestinians.

They'll need to source new money for funding the party though. 

It doesn't look like they have much choice. They need the US as a counterweight to the Unionist bloc. It has been vital since the GFA . Grandstanding will do nothing for them imo.

[whitey]

The populist facade that Sinn Fein portray is  well and good when played out at the local county council chamber

Enter the world of global politics where sides have to be taken and friends/advocates expect to be supported and it's a whole different ballgame

[imtommygunn]

Most of the world doesn't have a choice it appears. Even the UN had issues in there. Speak out at your peril tbh. It's quite worrying the hold that is had over "superpowers " that allows what is going on to go on.

[Deerstalker]

Money, power and clout will come first for most political parties