The DUP thread

[red hander]

People of Rathlin not too happy about Zelda from The Terrahawks using their name when Bojo the Clown gave the bitch some ermine to wear

[JPGJOHNNYG]

RDE, Kate Hoey, and Owen Polly FFS. All 3 of them ooze bitterness. I listened to the interview on TalkBack and thought he spoke very well.

[HokeyPokey]

Hoey is a weird one as she apparently supported the civil rights movement and was on record as supporting a United Ireland up until the 1990s I think?

It's likewise interesting to see some of the original founders of the DUP, who would be pretty hardcore protestants and Davy Adams, a former UDA man, coming out basically saying things like they think a United Ireland is inevitable or that they'd be open to persuasion.

It's really hard to know where sentiments are among PUL, with many unwilling to speak out because of the grief they'd get. Likewise there's plenty of spin and narratives.

I think people in general aren't that well informed, north and south (in different ways). The headlines are always on what way people would vote if a vote was tomorrow, but we don't know what they'd be voting for. The polling on preference and aspiration, seems to show a very solid block of 30-35% who are against a UI full stop, a similar number who would vote for a UI regardless, maybe another 30-35% who aspire to unity, but aren't fully convinced yet and then 10-15% don't knows. That should be what drives the debate. I'm not sure why this is glossed over so much by governments and media. I think there's some who just want it to go away for political reasons or personal preference and others who want to have the margin larger so it can be a smoother process.

[Orior]

Fine Gael favourite, crater face Hoey having a go at Jarlath Burns and the GAA
https://x.com/catharinehoey/status/1782365465433498036?s=46

What paper is  that article from? The Newsletter?

Yes, Newsletter

[lurganblue]

Big day for Jeffrey and the DUP in Newry

[johnnycool]

Donaldson, 61, faces 11 charges: one count of rape, one count of gross indecency towards a child and nine counts of indecent assault on a female from 1985 to 2006. The allegations relate to two complainants.



Jesus,  that's not good....

[From the Bunker]

''His wife Eleanor Donaldson, 58, is facing four charges including aiding and abetting the offence.''

Does that mean turning a blind eye to what was going on?

I've noticed that none of the papers are referring to him as ''Sir''

[marty34]

''His wife Eleanor Donaldson, 58, is facing four charges including aiding and abetting the offence.''

Does that mean turning a blind eye to what was going on?

I've noticed that none of the papers are referring to him as ''Sir''

Does he still get paid as a MP etc.?

[armaghniac]

''His wife Eleanor Donaldson, 58, is facing four charges including aiding and abetting the offence.''

Does that mean turning a blind eye to what was going on?

I've noticed that none of the papers are referring to him as ''Sir''

Does he still get paid as a MP etc.?

He hasn't yet been convicted of anything. This will take a while, and there may well be an election before this process takes its course. MPs are eligible to receive a loss-of-office payment if they lose at an election, but I suppose he would have to run in the election to get that. There is also a winding-up payment to close the office etc,. he might not get that if he resigns so better to wait for an election.

[dec]

with his christian fish symbol

[tbrick18]

Having been WhatsApp'd some of the allegations around what is supposed to have happened and who the victims are, I really hope an example is made of him and his wife if they are proven to be correct. There must be a substantial body of evidence if it has gotten as far as it has though. If he's found guilty - he's had some nerve to put himself out in the public domain the way he has for the last 30odd years and shows a complete disregard for the victims.

There's always the flip side to that I suppose too, if he's innocent its a hell of an ordeal to go through.

Only thing for sure is that there are no winners, but hopefully justice is service.

[imtommygunn]

If he's guilty of what he's alleged to be guilty of then he'd have no shame so wouldn't bat an eyelid about victims. If he's not no reason he shouldn't be in public life.

A completely mad one. Could be staring at a lengthy enough jail term. Who knows what way it will pan out.

[armaghniac]

Only thing for sure is that there are no winners, but hopefully justice is service.

As I said before, it is hard to see how you can prove something 20 years ago beyond reasonable doubt, I doubt there were witnesses other than his wife.

[AustinPowers]

Some of the videos  I seen after court was a  bit  ridiculous (The  getaway car not being  available didn't help  either)

He's still   innocent until  proven otherwise though  , is he not?

[Tony Baloney]

Some of the videos  I seen after court was a  bit  ridiculous (The  getaway car not being  available didn't help  either)

He's still  innocent until  proven otherwise though  , is he not?

Indeed he is, regardless of who or what he is.