briany wrote: » As previously said, there is a democratic out on the matter of the sea border. The problem is that the current makeup of the NI Assembly means around only 41 guaranteed votes against it. Unionism would need to increase seat share by 5 in order to be sure of changing the situation, and if that doesn't happen, and if non-aligned MLAs do not vote against it, then the sea border remains and the question is settled for another four years. So, it's really a straightforward task. Instead of creating havok, get those young lads out on the doorsteps, canvassing neighbourhoods, and capturing hearts and minds. Prove there is a mandate for doing away with the sea border by getting those extra MLAs elected. If you can't do that, however, then maybe accept the position of no sea border is a minority one. I'm not going to say that in that case minority opinion's should not be listened to. If it is a minority opinion, it's still sizable, and not listening to sizable minority hasn't really worked out well in terms of Brexit where there has been some really immature triumphalism and lasting bitterness, but we cannot get away from the intractable problem - the border must go somewhere. The only way out is for the UK to bring their standards into closer alignment with the EU or vice versa, such that a border is not needed.
Hamsterchops wrote: » Brexit; The United Kingdom as a whole voted to leave the EU. Different regions, Cities and areas within the UK voted either one way or the other, London voted to stay in the EU, Scotland voted to stay too, so did NI, and Wakes voted to leave, etc etc etc, but the majority across the whole UK voted to leave ...
Jinglejangle69 wrote: » Do the Garda possess water cannons and rubber bullets? Seems people want a UI soon I think they will need to stock up. Exciting times lay ahead. Can't wait.
Montage of Feck wrote: » The Gardai will never police the north, in a united Ireland the PSNI would remain.
downcow wrote: » ... My country voted for brexit. I am a democrat.
downcow wrote: » You wish! Lol
downcow wrote: » Don’t know what you are talking about
Seth Brundle wrote: » ...but you've no problem with them ignoring the wishes of the NI electorate which ultimately led to the UK government placing a border in the Irish sea?
Tyrone212 wrote: » 100 years anniversary coming up and look at the shape of it. Unionists losing their **** and blaming everyone but themselves. Demographics against them, unrequited love from Britain. I think its finally dawned on them that their time of dominance in the North is over and they just can't hack it. Hence the toys are out of the pram and a perpetual state of victimhood has ensued.
6 wrote: » Yes we are safe.
downcow wrote: » Typical ill-thought through one sided post. Where would you say the ‘nationalists’ are getting their petrol - maybe they are more affluent lil
downcow wrote: » She was unable to appear on radio Ulster tonight in relation to the Philips death. You are just so suspicious
RandomViewer wrote: » Certain government members would love an attack in the South,
downcow wrote: » I have a massive problem with how the dup have handled things so I would find their rationale on anything difficult. I won’t ever forgive them for blackmailing the rest of the UK for £1billion. It was a disgusting act and not very unionist
6 wrote: » Yes we are safe. War is over. People have bigger worries than housing estates in Northern Ireland. Currently under British control. Not our problem. It's fear mongering that'll hamper a UI tbh.
FrancieBrady wrote: » Just seen Arlene's statement on Philip on the news. Great she made such a rapid recovery. She wasn't able to go into the Executive yesterday to face the music answer questions on the riots.
Junkyard Tom wrote: » My country is Ireland. It's not so long ago no-warning bombs ripped through Dublin and the British refuse to open the books on the matter. This is very basic stuff that can be understood with a cursory look at the misery the British state has inflicted on the Irish people in recent history. You think you're safe in the south from that lot? Bless your cotton socks.
batman75 wrote: » If you have no idea why I raised this then you clearly didn't understand my post. Sectarianism isn't a competition. The reality is that there is rampant deep seated sectarianism amongst large section of the Unionist population. On the Catholic side yes there has to be understandable resentment at our country being occupied by Britain. That will change I believe in the next 30 years. In terms of politics on the Unionist side Foster has failed her community and her post by not attempting to be a first minister for all the people of NI. There is a serious lack of leadership in Unionism. Their support for Brexit was misguided both in its subsequent consequences and in terms of Brexit not carrying in NI. Unionism politically keeps shooting itself in the foot. Foster by calling for the head of the PSNI to resign in a sense encourages yobs to riot. She really isn't the brightest light in the harbour.
20silkcut wrote: » Please if you could explain to me the DUP rationale in not supporting Theresa mays deal. This is a genuine question btw
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