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As a pal of mine used to say when he didn't want something when you asked him a question "Just like the Irish Army, no tanks"

[Seems like the only victim she cares about is herself]

My thoughts entirely.I think she is losing sympathy for her case, and ignoring anomalies like Allister sharing platforms with loyalist killers. Seems like the only victim she cares about is herself

Her sister was murdered.  That has to be one of the most unpleasant sentences posted on this board in some time.

It never ceases to amaze me how those most vociferous in their support for the Union are also those who are most contemptuous of the Scots, Welsh, and Irish. If they think the Celtic fringes are that useless, why not be rid of them?

As someone from a unionist background, I've never really understood the attraction of Scotland, Wales and NI for the English.  All three are a drain on their resources and most people resident within each don't even like them!  I guess it is easier to punt brand Britain globally, compared to England on its own.

[Republican]

Remembered - Not in my name as an Irishman and a Republican.

You really have no idea. Not even a clue.

Yes I use the word correctly. It is not my fault if you think the word means other than it dose. You're as bad as the fleg-crowd thinking Ulster is just 6 counties.

You are no republican Mayo, not in any definition. Your constant spitting at everyone from the 6 counties and your partitionist stance on almost everything and every thread are an embarrassment. Do us a favour and stay in f**king England where you belong.

Please, myles, give him a small 'm'. There are anti-partitionist people in Co. Mayo like myself who disagrees a lot with him and his views.

I am not a partitionist. However I do hate SF, the Provos, DUP and Loyalists. I do also get rightly pissed off about the abuse spouted on this board against the 26 counties and the Republic in general, Lawnseed being the current catalyst for most of my responses.

I also cannot stand the Poppy, Israeli Defence Forces, international terrorism, Man.Utd., Glasgow Celtic, the Rangers, AC Milan, Ketchup, Fianna Fail, Charles Haughey, Religion, E DeValera, Winston Churchill, George W
Bush, calling Connacht - Connaught, Bertie Ahern, Eoin O'Duffy, Cromwell etc.

Have you been to the wee 6 recently? I was up there for a look last month and the place was definitely severely dysfunctional pre 1968. It is a pity that things deteriorated so badly that violence seemed the only way to change things but you can't change history. I wouldn't vote SF either but many people do. At the end of the day NI is part of Ireland regardless of how many Union Jacks are flying there.

There is a very interesting mural on the Falls Road quoting an ancient Irish poem about a blackbird and it puts much unionist ideology in the shade. NI is not really a different country. It's more like a political concoction in flux.  The James Craig model didn't last very long. 

I wonder how the unionists will deal with the challenges of modernity from here on. I wouldn't fancy being one of their strategists. They'll probably put on a big do for the 100 year anniversary of the battle of the Somme but are the target punters in England going to be even remotely interested?

They will probably put a big do on to remember the many thousands of Ulstermen who died there.  I wouldn't say the English were the target punters at all.  Unionists have known for a long time that people in Great Britain don't give a flying f**k.

According to my pal, big Edwin used to be the Car Park Attendant at Green's in Lisburn.  Not ideal preparation for his current position.

COYG!

I think it may it has been discussed on this board before, but what happened to the Protestant minority in the 26 counties?  Did they get a fair crack of the whip and why did their % make-up of the population fall so dramatically in a relatively short space of time?
As for your comment about chips on shoulder and looking to take offence, surely you would concede that this is not a one way street.

They saw the great (preferential) deal their co-religionists were getting on the other side of the border and made the move. Only very slightly flippant in that answer - it was definitely a significant factor.

What sort of numbers moved North?

[that unlike your community and their behaviour in the apartheidesque days of the 6 county abhoration, the reunited Ireland will be an easy place to live in for you folks]

lads - what about all those questions I been asking? Not a wee not embarrassed by the lack of answers?

You may not like the answers I provide but I do at least have the decency to engage in the dialogue and defend my position.

any questions have been answered.

funnily enough, you dont seem to like the answes you are getting either - running away from them or attempting to deflect by claiming 'typo' !
unless you figure out what democracy actually is, there is no point in you pretending you are engaging in any actual debate.

you will find out soon enough though, that unlike your community and their behaviour in the apartheidesque days of the 6 county abhoration, the reunited Ireland will be an easy place to live in for you folks - far from the picture you seem to have in your minds.
just the problems of normal society to contend with - once you lose the chip on your shoulder and the notion of looking to take offence.

I think it may it has been discussed on this board before, but what happened to the Protestant minority in the 26 counties?  Did they get a fair crack of the whip and why did their % make-up of the population fall so dramatically in a relatively short space of time?
As for your comment about chips on shoulder and looking to take offence, surely you would concede that this is not a one way street.

Agreed Reminds me of the charisma of David Jeffrey

Big DJ sure to be getting sacked soon.

I do enjoy the Lions tours, one of the few amalgamation teams in any sport that actually works.

I am a fan of the Lions too but just as an alternative opinion this article may be worth a read

http://www.irishpost.co.uk/sport/british-and-irish-lions-are-an-embarassment

Acts the bollix, then quotes Thatcher, f**king p***k.

Interesting statistics relating to playing numbers for combined home unions vs NZ, SA and Australia.   

A Twisted Root by Patricia Craig is a very interesting read for people interested in Irish history.

Kevin Sheedy?

I wonder why?

Seriously, no need for them at any sporting occasion imo.

I think Amhran na bhFiann adds a lot to the atmosphere at Croke Park especially when the last line is dropped and crowd start roaring .
But there is absolutely no call for it in any nightclub.

Or before every game.

Yes it should be restricted in sport to national teams or for subnational teams restricted to national finals. In the North of Ireland, should the region adopt a regional anthem. The Derry-Londonderry air perhaps. The star if the County Down appears to be a common song to both communities.

Thanks for your input into "North of Ireland" affairs there.  Incidentally, what anthem do you think should be played before Ireland rugby matches?  Something common to both communities also?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjNCSw41QSA

First track from The Sleepy Jackson Lovers LP from 2003.  A fantastic, under-rated record.

'Music isn't what it used to be'. Bullshit. Maybe if your source of music is the X Factor and commercial radio stations. There's endless good music out there. Thinking of the last few years - The National, Villagers (already mentioned), Phoenix, Richard Hawley,Doves, James Vincent McMorrow, Bat For Lashes, Bright Eyes, Ryan Adams, Arcade Fire, TV On The Radio, The Gaslight Anthem...
the list is endless.

The National playing Belfast in November.  Can't see them filling the Odyssey mind you.

It's a half arena show.

Had a look at the map on Ticketmaster and thought that it seemed a bit strange.  Ever been to a 'half arena show' there?