Lizzie visits Ireland!!

[norrahe]

The Irish are lovely people who almost to a man couldn't give a tulip about what is happening up North anymore. They want peace, they want an end to the hostility. You get more problems about perceived Irishness in Glasgow, Belfast and Boston than you ever do in Dublin.

They want absolutely nothing to do with the scumbags in the North. Right now it is Britain's issue, they do not want it to become Ireland's issue.

There is a reason why Sinn Fein are a Northern Irish party with little presence in the South.

Hear Hear!

[russell]

Rather than peddling this great myth of Britain shafting Ireland over the centuries what you have is the following:



BBC News - Queen in Ireland: Royal visit fails to ignite passions

I have been to Ireland countless times, twice whilst serving to Cork and Dublin. The Irish are lovely people who almost to a man couldn't give a tulip about what is happening up North anymore. They want peace, they want an end to the hostility. You get more problems about perceived Irishness in Glasgow, Belfast and Boston than you ever do in Dublin.

I have served with Irishmen who were as proud to wear the uniform as I was. 7000 Irish servicemen and women died in conflict during WW2, this is more than any of the political troubles post 1916. You pay them a great disservice spouting this nationalist crap. Most Irishmen I have spoken to and drunk with want absolutely nothing to do with the scumbags in the North. Right now it is Britain's issue, they do not want it to become Ireland's issue.

There is a reason why Sinn Fein are a Northern Irish party with little presence in the South.

Gricerboys fantasy posts were more believable than this, come back gricer all is forgiven.

[alreadypacked]

Rather than peddling this great myth of Britain shafting Ireland over the centuries what you have is the following:



BBC News - Queen in Ireland: Royal visit fails to ignite passions

I have been to Ireland countless times, twice whilst serving to Cork and Dublin. The Irish are lovely people who almost to a man couldn't give a tulip about what is happening up North anymore. They want peace, they want an end to the hostility. You get more problems about perceived Irishness in Glasgow, Belfast and Boston than you ever do in Dublin.

I have served with Irishmen who were as proud to wear the uniform as I was. 7000 Irish servicemen and women died in conflict during WW2, this is more than any of the political troubles post 1916. You pay them a great disservice spouting this nationalist crap. Most Irishmen I have spoken to and drunk with want absolutely nothing to do with the scumbags in the North. Right now it is Britain's issue, they do not want it to become Ireland's issue.

There is a reason why Sinn Fein are a Northern Irish party with little presence in the South.

They are and gaining.

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams was elected in Louth on the first count. Sinn Féin will be well into double figures.

Irish general election, 2011 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The finance problems in Ireland has meant anyone who can get out, is going. Those left behind are blaming main stream politicians for the mess and looking for more extreme solutions.

[Incognito]

They are and gaining.

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams was elected in Louth on the first count. Sinn Féin will be well into double figures.

Irish general election, 2011 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The finance problems in Ireland has meant anyone who can get out, is going. Those left behind are blaming main stream politicians for the mess and looking for more extreme solutions.

SF are the fourth party in Irish politics. That puts them on a par with UKIP/Greens/Respect/BNP here in the UK, take your pick.

[alreadypacked]

SF are the fourth party in Irish politics. That puts them on a par with UKIP/Greens/Respect/BNP here in the UK, take your pick.

But if they continue to increase their share at the current rate, it may not be long before they are power sharing in a future government.

With the current government shooting itself in the foot at every opportunity it may not be long before the get another chance to increase their share.

Ireland just floated another proposal that is sure to be another big hit with the general population:

Ireland Proposes To Tax Pensions | zero hedge

Irish Bombshell: Government Raids PRIVATE Pensions To Pay For Spending:

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[Churchill]

Sinn Fein had better watch there arses, trying to distance themselves from the Real IRA and the old guard hasn't done them any favours.

Word on the street here is that they've been told to tone down their condemnation of the recent attacks or else.

Gerry Adams and Martin McGuinness are tulipting bricks. They have upset some very unpleasant characters indeed.

[Incognito]

But if they continue to increase their share at the current rate, it may not be long before they are power sharing in a future government.

The only reason SF increased their vote is the collapse of Fianna Fáil after the implosion of the Irish economy. Fianna Fáil had been the largest party in Irish politics since 1927. They lost almost 3/4's of their seats at the last election. Even with that complete collapse they still have more seats than SF. That tells you everything you need to know.

[Zippy]

The vast majority of us are reasonable people who just want to get along together. I hope the visit goes well. It is a bit of a shame Mrs Windsor can't meet a few of the locals, though.

(Obviously the 'reasonable people' bit doesn't apply to us loonies on CUK)

[Mich the Tester]

The vast majority of us are reasonable people who just want to get along together. I hope the visit goes well. It is a bit of a shame Mrs Windsor can't meet a few of the locals, though.

(Obviously the 'reasonable people' bit doesn't apply to us loonies on CUK)

Actually the Irish are almost the only 'reasonable people' on CUK.

Which reminds me; I haven't seen CM's paddle in a while.

[Churchill]

Actually the Irish are almost the only 'reasonable people' on CUK.

Which reminds me; I haven't seen CM's paddle in a while.

She's busy watching the Queen on TV.