Quote from: yellowcard on August 31, 2022, 12:28:45 PMNot starrting any 'lundification' of Jimmy Nesbitt, but I struggle to see why anyone would pay a blind bit of notice about what he says. He also seems to stop short of saying where he stands on a border poll, so seems a bit of a non story to me.Quote from: screenexile on August 31, 2022, 11:46:40 AM
Fair play Jimbo . . .
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/james-nesbitt-wants-new-union-of-ireland-as-he-reveals-project-to-give-voice-to-silent-majority-38287899.html
Talks about a lot of what we've been on about above. "Former" Unionists embracing the inevitable and trying to make a new inclusive society work for everyone!
Only a matter of time before he is 'lundified' and he will probably have the distinction of appearing on some bonfires next year.
It's no coincidence that educated young protestants are often the more progressive in society. Think of the Rory Best, James Nesbitt, Stephen Ferris, Andrew Trimble types. People who have seen a bit of the world instead of being stuck in an insular bubble and howling at the moon from within the 6 counties. Meanwhile those who come from more disadvantaged areas are fed a diet of hatred and sectarianism facilitated by their elected representatives most of whom are simply feathering their own nests and seeking to maintain a level of power and control.
Also, somewhat of a sweeping generalisation where you seem to demonise all working class protestant people. People like Carl Frampton would not fit the stereotype you are pushing above. Be curious to know if you actually know or work with many Protestant people from disdavantaged areas.