downcow wrote: » I don’t have a problem with it. In fact I am very proud my community allow the most provocative display the ira can parade through their are and just ignore it. It’s hypocrisy that I despise
downcow wrote: » My point exactly. The behaviour of the republican bands in Kilkeel is disgraceful but the unionist community ignore them. Apologies - some of the republican bands. Some are respectful.
steddyeddy wrote: » Could you provide a few links? .
downcow wrote: » Certainly. There’s actually a much better video on Facebook but I don’t know how to link it. It contains the ira chants and shows parade being lead a well known dissident who is responsible for the deaths of several Protestant residents Remember this is kilkeel town centre (95%) Protestant. And in case you think the crowd on the other side of the street are protesters just note the Celtic shirts. The prods were inside watching coronation street which is where nationalists in ardoyne should be when parades are passing their shops.https://youtu.be/EdXV2c4RYZY That’s another bubble burst for you.
FrancieBrady wrote: » If they are causing provocation and offence then that is wrong.
downcow wrote: » Hypocrisy Francie. Can i assure you that Matina Anderson was wearing her IRA T shirt much closer to where the child was killed than the band was to where the BS people were killed
janfebmar wrote: » A lot of H-block commemorations and the like cause offence. However a lot of people keep their head down and do not complain. Who wants to get their windows broken or tyre slashed?
FrancieBrady wrote: » There has to be conversations about commemorating the dead, on both sides.
janfebmar wrote: » Not the point. The Republicans glorify and commemoate Republican paramilitaries, and do not condemn their murderous deeds. Most unionists do not glorify and commermoate Loyalist paramilitaries, or condone their murderous deeds.
FrancieBrady wrote: » If it isn't provoking anyone, what can be done? No point whinging on here if you refuse to engage with the Parades Commission. Are you silent because you want your 'cultural' expressions on 11th night to continue? That's obscene.
downcow wrote: » I don’t have a problem with it. In fact I am very proud my community allow the most provocative display the ira can parade through their are and just ignore it.It’s hypocrisy that I despise
downcow wrote: » This is ridiculous. Do you know any event involving 100,000s that there is not minor issues at the perifery. GAA matches, St Patricks day, whatever. It seems you requirement for behaviour by 100,000s at 12th is no one gets drunk, no litter is dropped, no one urinates where they should't - show me any large nationalist event and i will show you law braeking. This is clear sectarian begotry
RobMc59 wrote: » The wearing the para badge was wrong and must have caused distress to the families of those killed on bloody sunday. Apart from that,I don`t see any difference between either side-they`re as bad as each other.Bonfires are anti social,a danger to the community and inflammatory, whose ever they are,the burning of flags and pictures of people is wrong and people saying one side is worse than the other are only kidding themselves.You only have to look on the internet to see what`s been going on and what`s planned this evening in Derry.
Commenting on the talks, DUP leader Arlene Foster said they “do not believe motifs worn by band members were illegal and they did not tangibly threaten a breach of the peace”. Foster said the DUP “welcomed the opportunity to challenge the PSNI on this operation”.
A rally called by members of Sinn Féin has been held in the New Lodge tonight following days of anti-social behaviour. Hundreds of residents came together on Victoria Parade, along with Carál Ní Chuilín, Gerry Kelly and JJ Magee, following violence surrounding the controversial anti-internment bonfire on August 8. Speaking at the rally, Ms Ní Chuilín told locals that the events last week were 'absolutely pathetic'. She said: "50 years ago we had to leave our homes because we were under threat from outside of our community. "50 years later we have had to ask our families to leave their homes because of a threat within the community . "That is not going to happen again. Never, ever again. READ MORE Gerry Adams says New Lodge bonfire should "should never have got to this point"
citytillidie wrote: » So no litter eh why did the Belfast council spend £21000 to clean up after he 12th last year?https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-45187951 Bandmen peeing in peoples gardenshttp://www.irishnews.com/news/2015/02/14/news/loyalist-bandsmen-accused-of-urinating-in-gardens-not-being-pursued-by-police-115886/ Shall i go on or are you happy with the evidence provided?
FrancieBrady wrote: » Here is a large part of the problem writ large. Responding after a meeting with the PSNI: Contrast with SF on Interment bonfires:
downcow wrote: » Sf have tonight commended the young people building the fire in bogside for doing everything that was asked of them. No look at the bonfire. Hahahahaha
downcow wrote: » There’s actually a much better video on Facebook but I don’t know how to link it. It contains the ira chants and shows parade being lead a well known dissident who is responsible for the deaths of several Protestant residents
FrancieBrady wrote: » Face it, downcow you are a long way behind here.
janfebmar wrote: » You are right Francie, Downcow and Co are a Kong way behind certain people in the sectarianism stakes.
FrancieBrady wrote: » Downcow wants the behaviour in the video to continue so that his kids can engage in their 11th night 'cultural' activity Jan...consistency he calls it.
downcow wrote: » here is the SF leadership in action just this week. watch the video and tell me does it make you sick to see the SF MEP dancing in the square where the IRA murdered a 5 month old protestant baby and then Shouting chuckie ar la 3 times on the sport the baby was murdered ......and we are concerned about a legal logo on the slieve of a bands shirts - young men who are not MEPshttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/video-news/martina-anderson-calls-out-tiocfaidh-ar-la-at-hunger-strike-commemoration-in-strabane-38374876.html
janfebmar wrote: » The 11th of July Bonfires and 12th of July parades are mostly harmless enough Francie. Much less offensive than the Sinn Fein MEP attending an event to glorify Republic paramilitaries and literally dancing on the spot where a protestant child was slaughtered.
janfebmar wrote: » JDigweed, the site you mention above, irishpassport.com does not contain anything like you suggest, it is just a website address for sale. I wonder what the rest of the European Parliament thinks of her antics? Surely it is bringing the European Parliament in to disrepute if a member behaves like that?
gwalk wrote: » "We experienced a friendly and family-focused aspect of the festival, but also came face to face with its dark side, as we stood among thick crowds around a towering Belfast bonfire as those around us chanted “We hate Catholics”" but its "Culture" though
RobMc59 wrote: » Is this attached link any better?https://www.derryjournal.com/news/crime/dressing-of-derry-bonfire-with-offensive-material-a-hate-crime-says-psni-1-9036963
