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[The Free State is rotten and mired in corruption.]

For those who seem to believe that the Republic is a failed state and is any way comparable to what they have in NI

A few simple facts

NI currently has a population 36% of the Republics

1.1920 2 counties Down and Antrim had 80% of the total economic output of the Island, today the total NI economic output is 8% of this islands output.

If NI was in any fit state economically, it would be contributing a third or more.

2.The Size of the Republics economy is €400bn odd, the size of NI's is £40bn odd

NI's economy should be treble what it is, £120bn odd

3.Exports

ROI total exports €160bn odd,2020 up 8% on 2019

NI total exports £7bn odd

the reality is that the increase in the Republic exports between 2019 and 2020 is greater than NI total exports tells its own story.

4.Cross Border Exports by value

34% NI exports to the Republic

1% ROI exports to NI


I could go on and on with examples as regards the disparity in wages, educational attainment, quality of life, life expectancy, even social welfare benefits which seems to a preoccupation of some from NI and the likes of gay rights and abortion rights but I wont.

I'm sure the sainted northern NHS will be thrown at me as an example of where NI is better the Republic, but when you look at the thousands on waiting lists up there, it kinda dilutes that claim too.

The reality is that the Republic is a free open and tolerant European country, hardly the failed state that some Northerners on here make it out to be, possibly to make themselves feel better.

Yet why have they a two tier health service with the public health system seeing 600-700 people lying on hospital trolleys every year, working class people being priced out healthcare?

Why have you such issues with homelessness and where being able to afford a home is a pipedream for most of the generation in their 20s?

You try and spin it anyway you want, the free state is a failed statelet and time and time again, the vested interests are looked after at the cost of the people.

Look at the ever widening welath inequality in the 26 that grows bigger and bigger every year. Look at how the FS government consistently pilfer off state resources and services to the private sector so their billionaire pals can gouge the working man for a few quid more to vital services and resources. They can vote to not pay their student nurses but are happy to overpay a billionaire €10m and refuse to look for it back.

The Free State is rotten and mired in corruption.

you are sounding more and more like Jim Alister with every passing comment son.

200,000 on NHS waiting lists in NI

10,000 Families Homeless in NI

For those who seem to believe that the Republic is a failed state and is any way comparable to what they have in NI

A few simple facts

NI currently has a population 36% of the Republics

1.1920 2 counties Down and Antrim had 80% of the total economic output of the Island, today the total NI economic output is 8% of this islands output.

If NI was in any fit state economically, it would be contributing a third or more.

2.The Size of the Republics economy is €400bn odd, the size of NI's is £40bn odd

NI's economy should be treble what it is, £120bn odd

3.Exports

ROI total exports €160bn odd,2020 up 8% on 2019

NI total exports £7bn odd

the reality is that the increase in the Republic exports between 2019 and 2020 is greater than NI total exports tells its own story.

4.Cross Border Exports by value

34% NI exports to the Republic

1% ROI exports to NI


I could go on and on with examples as regards the disparity in wages, educational attainment, quality of life, life expectancy, even social welfare benefits which seems to a preoccupation of some from NI and the likes of gay rights and abortion rights but I wont.

I'm sure the sainted northern NHS will be thrown at me as an example of where NI is better the Republic, but when you look at the thousands on waiting lists up there, it kinda dilutes that claim too.

The reality is that the Republic is a free open and tolerant European country, hardly the failed state that some Northerners on here make it out to be, possibly to make themselves feel better.

100%
I worked all over the republic in 2000's, totally blown away by economic growth, and yes Dublin still gets most investment but the amount of work outside Dublin also(medical device etc) is very impressive.

the Dublin Belfast Corridor would be a powerhouse of Industry in a UI and that's not discounting the need for a balanced regional plan for everywhere else on the island also

its madness for example that there's no motorway between Derry and Belfast or between Limerick and Cork and that's just for starters.

You hear the narrative the whole time of the South cant afford us.

well maybe if the northern section of the economy was to double to €80bn or €90bn in a United Ireland economy,there wouldnt any issue with it paying its way and even at that its under performing pro rata to what it should be at €120bn.

In blunt terms the NI economy is performing at a third of its potential relative to the south

The IGNORE function Clonad

Hes one mixed up Puppy in fairness Ross

more to be pitied than anything else, thank f**k he represents no one only himself

For those who seem to believe that the Republic is a failed state and is any way comparable to what they have in NI

A few simple facts

NI currently has a population 36% of the Republics

1.1920 2 counties Down and Antrim had 80% of the total economic output of the Island, today the total NI economic output is 8% of this islands output.

If NI was in any fit state economically, it would be contributing a third or more.

2.The Size of the Republics economy is €400bn odd, the size of NI's is £40bn odd

NI's economy should be treble what it is, £120bn odd

3.Exports

ROI total exports €160bn odd,2020 up 8% on 2019

NI total exports £7bn odd

the reality is that the increase in the Republic exports between 2019 and 2020 is greater than NI total exports tells its own story.

4.Cross Border Exports by value

34% NI exports to the Republic

1% ROI exports to NI


I could go on and on with examples as regards the disparity in wages, educational attainment, quality of life, life expectancy, even social welfare benefits which seems to a preoccupation of some from NI and the likes of gay rights and abortion rights but I wont.

I'm sure the sainted northern NHS will be thrown at me as an example of where NI is better the Republic, but when you look at the thousands on waiting lists up there, it kinda dilutes that claim too.

The reality is that the Republic is a free open and tolerant European country, hardly the failed state that some Northerners on here make it out to be, possibly to make themselves feel better.

[you have a small minded free stater attitude and a misplaced, unfounded sense of superiority that believes the southerners should rule the roost.]

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And the best advertisement for not having a United Ireland if there are a considerable minority inside Northern Nationalism who think like you.

It's one thing having to deal with the mixture of arrogance and ignorance that the likes of you display here on a regular basis but you then throw the PUL mix into the tank,I don't think so

As regards my lack of education comment,you are blinded by your own stupidity there also.

You're the one displaying arrogance, intolerance and ignorance here so no need to project your shortcomings on me.

It's not a case of the north being taken in by the south. It's case of two rotten states coming to an end and a new state forming - it's your arrogance and entitlement that does not allow you see this. It's why you are against reunification, you have a small minded free stater attitude and a misplaced, unfounded sense of superiority that believes the southerners should rule the roost.

In a new Ireland - that does not happen and I look forward to that day.

point out to me where I said that?

Well you're disputing the point?

Reunification means partition of the island comes to an end, two failed states come to an end and a new state is formed. It is not a case of the north being taken in by the south.

Point out to me where i said it

[you have a small minded free stater attitude and a misplaced, unfounded sense of superiority that believes the southerners should rule the roost.]

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And the best advertisement for not having a United Ireland if there are a considerable minority inside Northern Nationalism who think like you.

It's one thing having to deal with the mixture of arrogance and ignorance that the likes of you display here on a regular basis but you then throw the PUL mix into the tank,I don't think so

As regards my lack of education comment,you are blinded by your own stupidity there also.

You're the one displaying arrogance, intolerance and ignorance here so no need to project your shortcomings on me.

It's not a case of the north being taken in by the south. It's case of two rotten states coming to an end and a new state forming - it's your arrogance and entitlement that does not allow you see this. It's why you are against reunification, you have a small minded free stater attitude and a misplaced, unfounded sense of superiority that believes the southerners should rule the roost.

In a new Ireland - that does not happen and I look forward to that day.

point out to me where I said that?

[it will be nothing of the sort. It will be a new state forming from two failed ones.]

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@LucidTalk (Northern Ireland)

Support for a United Ireland:

No: 53%
Yes: 47%

(Excludes DK's at 11%)

Sample - 2,392
January 15-18th, 2021



Its getting closer...

Anybody hazzard a guess when a border poll will take place?

10, 20 or 30 years?

We'll need another year or two to see the outworkings or Brexit.

As an aside, I wonder will there be a census this year - are they not usually every 10 years.  If so, the results of that will be interesting.

Although in fairness, there'll be a lot of lads on here ticking the...mmmm...northern irish box.

It has no chance when you have parties like FFG who were willing to turn a blind eye to British state atrocities on this island as long as they could cling to their power and an elite ruling class in their state.

The problem with a lot of partitionists down south is that they think it's a case of the north joining their state, it will be nothing of the sort. It will be a new state forming from two failed ones.

Lol, how can you call  Republic a failed state, might be many things but that's not one

Homelessness and poverty
Disgraceful two-tier health service which has 6-700 on hospital trolleys every year with extortionate health insurance required
Inherent and widespread political corruption from FFG since the inception of the state
Institutionalised child abuse in state facilities that was ignored and hidden for decades
Massive national debt burdended on them by the govt to save the wealth of private investors
A culture of selling off state resources and services to the private sector for a song and a brown envelope
A state run by shadowy figures like Denis O'Brien and Larry Goodman
The current leaders of the two establishment parties - MM - took a bung from a property developer and LV has been up lately for interfering in the process to judicial appointments to appoint a crony and then leaks confidential documents to his mate.

Good to see we have one strong unionist who will vote No to a United Ireland

I will be voting yes to reunification.

Reunification frightens you and your rotten state.

But why would you want to be part of a "rotten state"?

Clearly you dropped out of school very early and can't read, my earlier post that you replied to covered that. I don't want to be part of your rotten state. Reunification is about the end of two rotten states and the formation of a new state. It's frustrating having to deal with people like you and having to repeat myself because you are a little bit dim but here it goes. My earlier post, that you quoted and replied to, the important bits in bold.

The problem with a lot of partitionists down south is that they think it's a case of the north joining their state, it will be nothing of the sort. It will be a new state forming from two failed ones.


Now maybe you're just a free state troll or maybe you're just not intelligent, maybe it's just the ego of free staters to think it's you're state and we're only going to be tenants - but that's not what reunification is about and that is why I assume a narrow minded person like you oppose it.

And the best advertisement for not having a United Ireland if there are a considerable minority inside Northern Nationalism who think like you.

It's one thing having to deal with the mixture of arrogance and ignorance that the likes of you display here on a regular basis but you then throw the PUL mix into the tank,I don't think so

As regards my lack of education comment,you are blinded by your own stupidity there also.


Edit by Mod5:  Personal insult deleted, user banned for 2 days.

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@LucidTalk (Northern Ireland)

Support for a United Ireland:

No: 53%
Yes: 47%

(Excludes DK's at 11%)

Sample - 2,392
January 15-18th, 2021



Its getting closer...

Anybody hazzard a guess when a border poll will take place?

10, 20 or 30 years?

We'll need another year or two to see the outworkings or Brexit.

As an aside, I wonder will there be a census this year - are they not usually every 10 years.  If so, the results of that will be interesting.

Although in fairness, there'll be a lot of lads on here ticking the...mmmm...northern irish box.

It has no chance when you have parties like FFG who were willing to turn a blind eye to British state atrocities on this island as long as they could cling to their power and an elite ruling class in their state.

The problem with a lot of partitionists down south is that they think it's a case of the north joining their state, it will be nothing of the sort. It will be a new state forming from two failed ones.

Lol, how can you call  Republic a failed state, might be many things but that's not one

Homelessness and poverty
Disgraceful two-tier health service which has 6-700 on hospital trolleys every year with extortionate health insurance required
Inherent and widespread political corruption from FFG since the inception of the state
Institutionalised child abuse in state facilities that was ignored and hidden for decades
Massive national debt burdended on them by the govt to save the wealth of private investors
A culture of selling off state resources and services to the private sector for a song and a brown envelope
A state run by shadowy figures like Denis O'Brien and Larry Goodman
The current leaders of the two establishment parties - MM - took a bung from a property developer and LV has been up lately for interfering in the process to judicial appointments to appoint a crony and then leaks confidential documents to his mate.

Good to see we have one strong unionist who will vote No to a United Ireland

I will be voting yes to reunification.

Reunification frightens you and your rotten state.

But why would you want to be part of a "rotten state"?

if Liam is so opposed to amalgamations and so pro the smal club

Maybe he could start at home and not have Trumera's juveniles being coached everywhere bar Trumera

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@LucidTalk (Northern Ireland)

Support for a United Ireland:

No: 53%
Yes: 47%

(Excludes DK's at 11%)

Sample - 2,392
January 15-18th, 2021



Its getting closer...

Anybody hazzard a guess when a border poll will take place?

10, 20 or 30 years?

We'll need another year or two to see the outworkings or Brexit.

As an aside, I wonder will there be a census this year - are they not usually every 10 years.  If so, the results of that will be interesting.

Although in fairness, there'll be a lot of lads on here ticking the...mmmm...northern irish box.

It has no chance when you have parties like FFG who were willing to turn a blind eye to British state atrocities on this island as long as they could cling to their power and an elite ruling class in their state.

The problem with a lot of partitionists down south is that they think it's a case of the north joining their state, it will be nothing of the sort. It will be a new state forming from two failed ones.

Lol, how can you call  Republic a failed state, might be many things but that's not one

Homelessness and poverty
Disgraceful two-tier health service which has 6-700 on hospital trolleys every year with extortionate health insurance required
Inherent and widespread political corruption from FFG since the inception of the state
Institutionalised child abuse in state facilities that was ignored and hidden for decades
Massive national debt burdended on them by the govt to save the wealth of private investors
A culture of selling off state resources and services to the private sector for a song and a brown envelope
A state run by shadowy figures like Denis O'Brien and Larry Goodman
The current leaders of the two establishment parties - MM - took a bung from a property developer and LV has been up lately for interfering in the process to judicial appointments to appoint a crony and then leaks confidential documents to his mate.

Good to see we have one strong unionist who will vote No to a United Ireland

https://www.gaa.ie/hurling/news/limerick-city-s-hurling-revolution/

Offaly in the process of putting in 6/7 GPO's into clubs in their county

2 clubs there already have a full time GPO

With another ready to be shared by 2 clubs when the schools reopen

They are also looking for an additional 2 GDA's

Westmeath are looking at 5 GPO's


Meanwhile here there's .........................

Cummins seems to move around a lot, and invariably prioritises TV work. I'd prefer to see someone else in there if it's possible

How much work does Enda Rowland need though?

Few hours with Cummins a week will more than polish him,Enda's in the top 3/4 keepers in the country as it is

Not the point. You're either part of a set up or you're not. Nothing frustrates guys more (even at club level where it is a lot more common) than people dipping in and out of a set up. And I don't think Cheddar would or should put up with it.
Definitely couldn't see both Ryan & Cummins involved.

Well we were fairly pliant  with Brennan managing us  and being on the Sunday game at the same time

It wouldn't have been let happen in any other serious hurling county bar here

Huge issues still especially with groupage loads. Hauliers now point blank refusing to lift some as the paperwork is just astronomical. Is there a choice or shortage issue in ROI?

No issues here

We are practically bathing in orange juice we have so much of it

Cummins seems to move around a lot, and invariably prioritises TV work. I'd prefer to see someone else in there if it's possible

How much work does Enda Rowland need though?

Few hours with Cummins a week will more than polish him,Enda's in the top 3/4 keepers in the country as it is

I would have liked to have seen a Committed goalkeeping coach come in and work with all the Keepers in the county from development squads up to Senior sub keepers,but you can't have everything.

It's a much neglected area.

But the names being mentioned as part of cheddars backroom squad are impressive as it is

Particularly interested to see Franny Forde involved,excellent coach

Himself and Noel Larkin will be looking for another stab at Galway senior management at some point even if Geoff Lynskey is the heir apparent