Belfast rioting over removal of Union Jack

[Square Ball]

One thing I always fail to understand, those who say they respect a FLAG (loyalist or republican) then have it draped over them like a honcho or tied up in a scarf-like-way around their face. Baffling.

funnier when they wear Union Jack boxers

[imtommygunn]

I wonder do some of these boys use union jack bog roll?

[Itchy]

I bet those people in the Kent photo think that the film "This is England" is a training video.

Eh more like Dads army!

[charlieTully]

I wonder do some of these boys use union jack bog roll?

they use red hand bogroll in Tir Eoighain.

[Armaghgeddon]

Probably BNP

[Dougal Maguire]

Here's the boy who seems to be behind the Kent protest. Seems a nice chap. (Do not click on his link in the second message. You'll be there for 10 mins as I was) https://twitter.com/8urkey

I knew what he was going to look like before I clicked on the link.

England jersey? Check
Pasty skin? Check
Bald head? Check
Fat b**tard? Check?
Patriotic Sectarian tats? Check

You forgot:  Union Jack tattoos? Check

[Myles Na G.]

Apologies if this has been commented on before - can't be arsed checking back! I was wondering about the identity of the guy who addressed the crowd in front of the city hall. Thought he might be Orange Order or some such, given his Scottish accent. Seems that he's connected with the BNP:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-20657873

[93-DY-SAM]

Minutes of the Strategic Policy Committee meeting that agreed designated days for Lisburn: 12 councillors (inc Edwin Poots) voted for the following and 2 voted against.

(i)   is not flown at either of the bowling greens (one at the Lagan Valley Leisureplex and one in Warren Gardens) at any time;
(ii)   be flown at the Council flagpole in Castle Street (Castle Gardens, near the War Memorial) on a permanent basis;
(iii)   is not flown at the Council Depot at any time;
(iv)   be flown at the Council flagpole in Dunmurry on designated days (plus the two  additional days), making a total of 19 days; and,
(v)   be flown at the Council flagpole in Moira on designated days (plus the two additional days), making a total of 19 days.

http://www.lisburncity.gov.uk/your-city-council/council-minutes-and-reports/index.php?id=545&sr=0&month=10&year=2006&search_keyword&freshform=no

The DUP really have made a mess of this one esp. Poots who has been shown up for exactly what he is. 

[LeoMc]

Minutes of the Strategic Policy Committee meeting that agreed designated days for Lisburn: 12 councillors (inc Edwin Poots) voted for the following and 2 voted against.

(i)   is not flown at either of the bowling greens (one at the Lagan Valley Leisureplex and one in Warren Gardens) at any time;
(ii)   be flown at the Council flagpole in Castle Street (Castle Gardens, near the War Memorial) on a permanent basis;
(iii)   is not flown at the Council Depot at any time;
(iv)   be flown at the Council flagpole in Dunmurry on designated days (plus the two  additional days), making a total of 19 days; and,
(v)   be flown at the Council flagpole in Moira on designated days (plus the two additional days), making a total of 19 days.

http://www.lisburncity.gov.uk/your-city-council/council-minutes-and-reports/index.php?id=545&sr=0&month=10&year=2006&search_keyword&freshform=no

The DUP really have made a mess of this one esp. Poots who has been shown up for exactly what he is.

The difference is Themmuns didn't propose it.

[AQMP]

Ridiculous that police/stewards stood back and let linfield fans have a flag protest on the pitch at half time in Ballinammard today

Agreed, disgraceful.  Silence from IFA.

Linfield fans also stole Ballinamallard club flag.

[Cold tea]

Ah now they have lifted a few children, they are taking it very seriously!

[Fear Bun Na Sceilpe]

Ridiculous that police/stewards stood back and let linfield fans have a flag protest on the pitch at half time in Ballinammard today

Agreed, disgraceful.  Silence from IFA.

Linfield fans also stole Ballinamallard club flag.

Don't think we should be surprised by ifa or linfield. Couldn't believe that police had to escort 20 loyalists back to the fountain in Derry yesterday. They certainly didn't come down that way and was just a blatant act of antagonisation fr om very small group. This could have led to serious disorder.

[AQMP]

Ridiculous that police/stewards stood back and let linfield fans have a flag protest on the pitch at half time in Ballinammard today

Agreed, disgraceful.  Silence from IFA.

Linfield fans also stole Ballinamallard club flag.

Don't think we should be surprised by ifa or linfield. Couldn't believe that police had to escort 20 loyalists back to the fountain in Derry yesterday. They certainly didn't come down that way and was just a blatant act of antagonisation fr om very small group. This could have led to serious disorder.

Ballinamallard Utd FC say they allowed the protest to take place under advice from the PSNI not to enflame a tense situation and that no BUFC spectators took part.  So, was that a peaceful protest or using the threat of violence to get your own way??.  Frankly they seem more concerned about getting their flag back. 

In a quirk of the fixture list they play Cliftonville at home next Saturday.  I wonder would a half time protest by Cliftonville fans be received with such understanding

[NAG1]

Did anyone see the councillor think she was DUP on the news talking about the burning of the Tricolour at City Hall?

Can anyone tell me the last time they saw a butchers apron burned at a republican gathering or parade? Im genuinely curious to see if this has happened recently.

[mayogodhelpus@gmail.com]

Did anyone see the councillor think she was DUP on the news talking about the burning of the Tricolour at City Hall?

Can anyone tell me the last time they saw a butchers apron burned at a republican gathering or parade? Im genuinely curious to see if this has happened recently.

She was even more stupid than that, she claimed nationalists burned the tricolour too.