Sinn Fein? They have gone away, you know.

[All of a Sludden]

The Catholic unionist has triumphed over the Protestant unionist in the mid Ulster by election, though with a greatly reduced majority. The seat was vacated by the deputy prime minister of Northern Ireland.

[omagh_gael]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-21692865

I would usually vote Sinn Fein , however, when will some of them ever learn? In his acceptance speech Francie Molloy thanks "...his colleague and comrade Martin McGuinness" for his hard work etc in the past. Yet he goes on total about not only being a representative for republicans but for all. The language and rhetoric espoused by some of the politicians does nothing but further alienate the so called people they claim to represent. I am sure the Black family from Cookstown are one step closer to accepting their change in representation this morning.

[glens abu]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-21692865

I would usually vote Sinn Fein , however, when will some of them ever learn? In his acceptance speech Francie Molloy thanks "...his colleague and comrade Martin McGuinness" for his hard work etc in the past. Yet he goes on total about not only being a representative for republicans but for all. The language and rhetoric espoused by some of the politicians does nothing but further alienate the so called people they claim to represent. I am sure the Black family from Cookstown are one step closer to accepting their change in representation this morning.

What is wrong with what he said,and why should it annoy the Black family any more than they will be annoyed anyway at another Sinn Fein victory.

[Hardy]

Come on lads, get your act together. That took over an hour and a half.

[Nally Stand]

Come on lads, get your act together. That took over an hour and a half.

Smug remark took you over an hour, hardy. Slipping up.

[omagh_gael]

I accept that certain members of the unionist community, like the Black family, will never tolerate Sinn Fein. However language like "comrade" will only push more tolerant unionists/nationalists away, as well as those voters in the south who could be swayed towards Sinn Fein. IMO it serves no purpose whatsoever.

[glens abu]

I accept that certain members of the unionist community, like the Black family, will never tolerate Sinn Fein. However language like "comrade" will only push more tolerant unionists/nationalists away, as well as those voters in the south who could be swayed towards Sinn Fein. IMO it serves no purpose whatsoever.

OK Gael point taken but its just a term used for a friend in struggle,maybe a bit Red but no offence intended.

[LeoMc]

I accept that certain members of the unionist community, like the Black family, will never tolerate Sinn Fein. However language like "comrade" will only push more tolerant unionists/nationalists away, as well as those voters in the south who could be swayed towards Sinn Fein. IMO it serves no purpose whatsoever.

OK Gael point taken but its just a term used for a friend in struggle,maybe a bit Red but no offence intended.

I wasn't sure if it was Comrade (in arms), a nod to the past, or Comrade (as in marxist-leninist socialism) neither of which are appealing to a large demographic.

[glens abu]

I accept that certain members of the unionist community, like the Black family, will never tolerate Sinn Fein. However language like "comrade" will only push more tolerant unionists/nationalists away, as well as those voters in the south who could be swayed towards Sinn Fein. IMO it serves no purpose whatsoever.

Jesus we better be careful not to offend anyone,esp those who would not even want to be in our company.

OK Gael point taken but its just a term used for a friend in struggle,maybe a bit Red but no offence intended.

I wasn't sure if it was Comrade (in arms), a nod to the past, or Comrade (as in marxist-leninist socialism) neither of which are appealing to a large demographic.

[Ulick]

I accept that certain members of the unionist community, like the Black family, will never tolerate Sinn Fein. However language like "comrade" will only push more tolerant unionists/nationalists away, as well as those voters in the south who could be swayed towards Sinn Fein. IMO it serves no purpose whatsoever.

Sweet Jesus, talk about scraping the barrel to be offended. The only intolerance at play here is intolerance of the English language.

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

I accept that certain members of the unionist community, like the Black family, will never tolerate Sinn Fein. However language like "comrade" will only push more tolerant unionists/nationalists away, as well as those voters in the south who could be swayed towards Sinn Fein. IMO it serves no purpose whatsoever.

'Comrade' is left-leaning og, not Republican per se, and if an individual is offended by that, they're likely to be hostile to the whole idea of Socialism. And the (vast) majority of unionists will be so inclined, by definition.

SF didn't invent the word, its origins are not even based in this part of the world.

[Apparently so]

Lets get offended at something

[Saffrongael]

I accept that certain members of the unionist community, like the Black family, will never tolerate Sinn Fein. However language like "comrade" will only push more tolerant unionists/nationalists away, as well as those voters in the south who could be swayed towards Sinn Fein. IMO it serves no purpose whatsoever.

'Comrade' is left-leaning og, not Republican per se, and if an individual is offended by that, they're likely to be hostile to the whole idea of Socialism. And the (vast) majority of unionists will be so inclined, by definition.

SF didn't invent the word, its origins are not even based in this part of the world.

Business class travel, expensive private surgery, type socialism ?

[glens abu]

Saffron maybe when super Republicans like you and your clowns in RNU have fought the good fight some wealthy friends might help you out some day,but don't hold your breath.

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

Business class travel, expensive private surgery, type socialism ?

And the last time Francie Molloy availed of such was when, exactly?