Is Stormont going to fall?

[balladmaker]

Last night was as heated a debate I've seen in a long time, the DUP mask slipped, and Poots and co. were shown for what they are, they don't want a catholic about the place and that is clear for all to see.  The fact that Sinn Fein have a massive mandate to be there, and are likely to increase that mandate at the next assembly elections, DUP and Unionists are seriously worried about the potential for a Sinn Fein First Minister.  The message that this will send out to their electorate could do both parties long term damage.  The writing is on the wall for Unionism, this place has changed considerably, the tide of demographics are against them, and we can expect continued erratic behavior from unionism as it tries to adjust to the inevitable reality that it must one day face.

It was a sad day for Unionism when David Irvine died.

[imtommygunn]

If SImon Hamilton doesn't want his children to grow up in the environment of the 80s and 90s maybe he should change party because those people seem like they would like to bring us back to dark days again.

It's the only environment they would ever survive in. Nothing but sectarian bigots.

[muppet]

If SImon Hamilton doesn't want his children to grow up in the environment of the 80s and 90s maybe he should change party because those people seem like they would like to bring us back to dark days again.

It's the only environment they would ever survive in. Nothing but sectarian bigots.

Why are the last 25 years the only bad years?

SF obviously can say very little to counter that rhetoric, without sounding like the usual knee-jerk response, but the SDLP or Alliance surely can. Why are they silent on this myopic view of recent history? Surely the middle of road parties can provide balance, otherwise what the hell are they there for?

[Hereiam]

Totally agree Muppet.

[lfdown2]

http://www.sportsjoe.ie/football/there-was-trouble-in-stormont-today-over-northern-ireland-and-republic-of-irelands-euro-2016-qualifiers/43230

Probably for the wtf thread...

[imtommygunn]

If SImon Hamilton doesn't want his children to grow up in the environment of the 80s and 90s maybe he should change party because those people seem like they would like to bring us back to dark days again.

It's the only environment they would ever survive in. Nothing but sectarian bigots.

Why are the last 25 years the only bad years?

SF obviously can say very little to counter that rhetoric, without sounding like the usual knee-jerk response, but the SDLP or Alliance surely can. Why are they silent on this myopic view of recent history? Surely the middle of road parties can provide balance, otherwise what the hell are they there for?

Yep you are bang on. Long etc have their chance to stand up and be counted.

McDonnell seems to be AWOL these days. When I say these days maybe I mean these years and he's supposed to be a party leader.