Should we stop buying from companies based in the North who have Unionist leadership?

Balanadan · 29-12-2018 11:49AM

0lordy wrote: »

I think that's a good idea. Maybe let's go one further and only watch the non-unionist members of the Irish rugby team.
We can't have people with different political viewpoints around, that would be democratic or something.

I have no problem with people having different viewpoints, although judging by some of the responses on here, there are a minority of people who want to shout down the viewpoint that I've put forward.

Balanadan · 29-12-2018 11:50AM

Wanderer78 wrote: »

our custom?

SEPT 23 1989 · 29-12-2018 11:54AM

I have cancelled all my orders to Harland and Wolff expect mass lay offs Monday morning

Thanks OP

McMurphy · 29-12-2018 11:54AM

Allinall wrote: »

What’s wrong with the actions of the DUP?

RHI
Anti LGBT
Don't believe in abortion rights for women
Rife sectarianism and bigotry
Some of its members are active creationists

That's off the top of my head.

mikemac2 · 29-12-2018 12:15PM

facehugger99 wrote: »

Love a drop of Bushmills.

That’s Protestant whiskey !!

Straight to hell for you

Samuel Vimes · 29-12-2018 12:19PM

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

RHI
Anti LGBT
Don't believe in abortion rights for women
Rife sectarianism and bigotry
Some of its members are active creationists

That's off the top of my head.

Sounds a bit like a lot of religions to be honest

Guy:Incognito · 29-12-2018 12:20PM

Balanadan wrote: »

As a starting point, they're acting in their own interest rather than working to achieve what the majority of the people in the North voted for, i.e. the people that they're supposed to represent.

By continuing to abstain, sinn Fein are operating in the DUP's own interest on Brexit too.........

soups05 · 29-12-2018 12:27PM

On the day after st Stephen's day I needed a part for my car, all local car parts shops were closed and I needed it in a hurry. A shop in Cookstown was open, I went up, got part, back on the road within a few hours.
I cannot tell you their politics, religion or beliefs. I can tell you they were friendly, knowledgeable and most importantly they were OPEN. as for the rest, who cares?

Mr. CooL ICE · 29-12-2018 12:28PM

Balanadan wrote: »

I have no problem with people having different viewpoints, although judging by some of the responses on here, there are a minority of people who want to shout down the viewpoint that I've put forward.

People are shouting down your viewpoint because your viewpoint is silly and nonsensical.

facehugger99 · 29-12-2018 12:30PM

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

RHI
Anti LGBT
Don't believe in abortion rights for women
Rife sectarianism and bigotry
Some of its members are active creationists

That's off the top of my head.

So, Ireland a few years ago?

P_1 · 29-12-2018 12:34PM

mikemac2 wrote: »

That’s Protestant whiskey !!

Straight to hell for you

All the good whisky is protestant though

Yer Da sells Avon · 29-12-2018 12:35PM

The National Transport Authority spends tens of millions of Euro every year on buses from Wrightbus - a northern company with a history of not employing Catholics, and whose owner is a vocal Brexit and DUP supporter. In addition to this, the company's products are vastly inferior to those available elsewhere.

P_1 · 29-12-2018 12:38PM

Yer Da sells Avon wrote: »

The National Transport Authority spends tens of millions of Euro every year on buses from Wrightbus - a northern company with a history of not employing Catholics, and whose owner is a vocal Brexit and DUP supporter. In addition to this, the company's products are vastly inferior to those available elsewhere.

Now that's the sort of thing we should be targeting

dxhound2005 · 29-12-2018 12:43PM

P_1 wrote: »

Now that's the sort of thing we should be targeting

But do some research before taking the word of someone on the internet. The company is in Ballymena. If it was in Crossmaglen, I think the workforce would be all Catholic.

McMurphy · 29-12-2018 12:47PM

facehugger99 wrote: »

So, Ireland a few years ago?

No.

29-12-2018 12:55PM

What products come to mind?

P_1 · 29-12-2018 12:58PM

dxhound2005 wrote: »

But do some research before taking the word of someone on the internet. The company is in Ballymena. If it was in Crossmaglen, I think the workforce would be all Catholic.

Tbh it's the inferior busses I'd be more concerned about rather than petulant nationalism

FrancieBrady · 29-12-2018 01:04PM

If Brexit goes ahead 'hard', then that decision will be made for you OP.

A Hard Brexit = the biggest act of self harm since those lemmings spotted that cliff edge.

Agricola · 29-12-2018 01:15PM

No, that plays directly into their hands. The DUP need stuff like this to warrant their existence. It's the Trump playbook, "Look at them over there, hate them, they're the cause of all our problems" They WANT to see a fall off in trade with the south. They WANT to see tariffs, barriers, and restrictions across the border, anything that moves NI further away from RoI. Odious cúnts.

Avatar MIA · 29-12-2018 01:26PM

The DUP have done more for the cause of a United Ireland than any body or organisation I can think of.

For that I'll be eternally grateful. I'm lifting a virtual glass of Bushmills in their honour. Sláinte!

Muahahaha · 29-12-2018 01:36PM

Balanadan wrote: »

As a starting point, they're acting in their own interest rather than working to achieve what the majority of the people in the North voted for, i.e. the people that they're supposed to represent.

This is a complete misunderstanding of the Unionist mindset- they see themselves as British and Britain as a whole voted to leave the EU. While NI voted to remain the Unionists recognise the democratic vote as being the overall British result, not just what happened in their region of Britain. Its hard for us down south to comprehend but thats the way they think and it ain't changing anytime soon.

dxhound2005 · 29-12-2018 01:36PM

Avatar MIA wrote: »

The DUP have done more for the cause of a United Ireland than any body or organisation I can think of.

For that I'll be eternally grateful. I'm lifting a virtual glass of Bushmills in their honour. Sláinte!

We spent the first part of our independence getting rid of the Protestant population. Do we want a new state with a million more of them?

Lucy8080 · 29-12-2018 01:38PM

dxhound2005 wrote: »

But do some research before taking the word of someone on the internet. The company is in Ballymena. If it was in Crossmaglen, I think the workforce would be all Catholic.

It kinda stinks either way. Derry would be in the Republic if we did some research,eh?

Sardonicat · 29-12-2018 01:54PM

dxhound2005 wrote: »

Avatar MIA wrote: »

The DUP have done more for the cause of a United Ireland than any body or organisation I can think of.

For that I'll be eternally grateful. I'm lifting a virtual glass of Bushmills in their honour. Sláinte!

We spent the first part of our independence getting rid of the Protestant population. Do we want a new state with a million more of them?

We did what now?

raze_them_all_ · 29-12-2018 02:04PM

whippet wrote: »

What are you on about ?

They were voted in to office by the electorate?

As for Leo .. he topped the poll in his constituency and then was duely elected by the dail to office ... what’s your point ?

They are not the power, they weren't elected to run Northern Ireland. They are using their ability of 13 odd seats to milk there sea may for everything they can.

gandalf · 29-12-2018 02:47PM

Personally I decide on my purchases depending on the best quality and value for money. The politics of the management of a business normally does not factor at all. Bear in mind if they are a large employer they will have workers from all communities in the North.

Finally if you truly believe in a united Ireland you need to stop this blickered sort of thought process now.

You'll also find that the majority of business people in NI don't share the DUPs stance on Brexit.

gandalf · 29-12-2018 02:50PM

raze_them_all_ wrote: »

They are not the power, they weren't elected to run Northern Ireland. They are using their ability of 13 odd seats to milk there sea may for everything they can.

Well if Sinn Fein took their seats in Westminster they wouldn't have this leverage now would they?

Balanadan · 29-12-2018 03:22PM

Would the moaners on here prefer if the proposal was to stop buying from ALL companies based in the North?

gandalf · 29-12-2018 03:25PM

Balanadan wrote: »

Would the moaners on here prefer if the proposal was to stop buying from ALL companies based in the North?

And the purpose of that is? Again if your goal is eventually a united Ireland how would that play out?

Man some people shouldn't be allowed to post on the internet.

Mad_maxx · 29-12-2018 03:27PM

Balanadan wrote: »

As a starting point, they're acting in their own interest rather than working to achieve what the majority of the people in the North voted for, i.e. the people that they're supposed to represent.

They represent unionists, large majority of unionists voted for brexit

Should we stop buying from companies based in the North who have Unionist leadership?

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