the fools, the fools, the fools! - they have left us our Fenian fools

heganboy · March 08, 2009, 02:37:24 PM

So after 10 years of trying it looked as if some progress was being made by Belfast. A huge investment conference last year was reaping rewards, despite the state of the economy globally, a lot of effort by a lot of people (and surprisingly a few politicians) were about to culminate in the creation of thousands of high paying jobs. One of the legacy of the troubles, thousands of well educated yet underpaid young people was about to become a big attraction for that small number of international firms actually expanding.

Yet along come three weak minded fools who have been told that the killing of 2 soldiers preparing to go to Afghanistan is a blow for the cause. Genius.

We are now left in the situation where the daily lives of those who live in the north will be hugely affected by the decision of a number of loyalists as to whether they should react to this act of unmitigated stupidity. One move and the spiral begins again.

And so it comes to this, we are faced with the British, Irish and European governments having to increase security spending in the north at a time that it cannot be afforded. All this at the cost of money for health, education and infrastructure. This murder of another couple of kids whose economic disadvantage has led them to be preparing to fight in a conflict they don't understand by a couple of kids whose economic disadvantage has led them to be preparing to fight in a conflict they don't understand.

Tony Baloney · March 08, 2009, 03:16:45 PM

Heganboy this was a blow against British Imperialism and we can expect a full withdrawal by HMG tomorrow!

Midman · March 08, 2009, 07:34:19 PM

Quote from: heganboy on March 08, 2009, 02:37:24 PM
So after 10 years of trying it looked as if some progress was being made by Belfast. A huge investment conference last year was reaping rewards, despite the state of the economy globally, a lot of effort by a lot of people (and surprisingly a few politicians) were about to culminate in the creation of thousands of high paying jobs. One of the legacy of the troubles, thousands of well educated yet underpaid young people was about to become a big attraction for that small number of international firms actually expanding.

Yet along come three weak minded fools who have been told that the killing of 2 soldiers preparing to go to Afghanistan is a blow for the cause. Genius.

We are now left in the situation where the daily lives of those who live in the north will be hugely affected by the decision of a number of loyalists as to whether they should react to this act of unmitigated stupidity. One move and the spiral begins again.

And so it comes to this, we are faced with the British, Irish and European governments having to increase security spending in the north at a time that it cannot be afforded. All this at the cost of money for health, education and infrastructure. This murder of another couple of kids whose economic disadvantage has led them to be preparing to fight in a conflict they don't understand by a couple of kids whose economic disadvantage has led them to be preparing to fight in a conflict they don't understand.

Well said that man, I hope to God we can get through this without anyone else being killed

Maguire01 · March 08, 2009, 09:24:48 PM

Quote from: heganboy on March 08, 2009, 02:37:24 PM
A huge investment conference last year was reaping rewards, despite the state of the economy globally, a lot of effort by a lot of people (and surprisingly a few politicians) were about to culminate in the creation of thousands of high paying jobs.

Really? $:-\$

RedandGreenSniper · March 09, 2009, 01:19:57 AM

Yes Ros ffs. Catch a grip. The day should be long gone when a death can be 'excused' because its a soldier

heganboy · March 09, 2009, 02:03:52 AM

Quote from: Maguire01 on March 08, 2009, 09:24:48 PM
Quote from: heganboy on March 08, 2009, 02:37:24 PM
A huge investment conference last year was reaping rewards, despite the state of the economy globally, a lot of effort by a lot of people (and surprisingly a few politicians) were about to culminate in the creation of thousands of high paying jobs.
Really? $:-\$

Really, and having been involved personally it looks like the hearts and minds battle has been lost in one evening. Obviously that pales into insignificance compared to the loss of lives but there had been a lot of time effort and money pushing that particular adventure.

And Ros, (despite the appeals to their voters) I was shocked and surprised at the efforts and joint ventures undertaken by some of the politicians that I had slated for being worse than useless.

nifan · March 09, 2009, 09:38:34 AM

Any indication yet as to how this has affected the proposals over in the states yet HB?
Im sure itll be a busy day for you.

red hander · March 09, 2009, 04:53:04 PM

What happened the Antrim shooting thread?

SidelineKick · March 09, 2009, 05:05:55 PM

Quote from: red hander on March 09, 2009, 04:53:04 PM
What happened the Antrim shooting thread?

It was pulled.

heganboy · March 09, 2009, 05:56:58 PM

Quote from: nifan on March 09, 2009, 09:38:34 AM
Any indication yet as to how this has affected the proposals over in the states yet HB?
Im sure itll be a busy day for you.

pm'ed you there

heganboy · March 10, 2009, 01:05:57 AM

Never underestimate the power of stupidity, having been caught at every attempt to remotely cause mayhem due to infiltration and ineptness, they have resorted to the only means available and under their control. They have taken a gun and in cold blood "proven their commitment to a cause" and in so doing tried to push the people of the north back at least 15 years and into a time of conflict and hatred.

It is up to every one of us to push back against the idiots and reinforce the idea that these clowns are not going to be welcomed in communities, that they will not be given our protection and they do not have our support. This is not the way forward but backward, not the road to freedom, but to pain and suffering and containment and isolation and fear.