SF activist with 23 previous convictions is jailed for robbing pensioner

Who's telling you to ignore the past?

Probably less than died under this and the last government.

Yes I would. So what? People leave the military for politics. My only comment. I'm personally delighted the IRA ceased operations and turned to politics.

Nah, you brought in sf up north and criminality in government.

Are they involved in crime or are you just throwing **** to see what sticks?

I'm aware their are former IRA. If you know of any active criminals do dish?

Up the 'RA? So what? Half the party were probably members.

Stop telling porkies. Who am I defending? So you've no list of active criminals in SF you are just throwing **** to see if it sticks.

Have all the concerns you like.

Who am I making excuses for? More made up yarnage .

Bluster? I asked you to support your made up claims which you have abandoned for more waffle.

Sure g'wan with your 'Bobby Sands ate my hamster' :)

What has Bobby Sands got to do with anything?

Again you are trying to shut this thread down and shut down comment you dont like. The thread is about criminals in SF, if you have are only here to attack posters, then let us all know?

It seem to be a lot of "what about......"

No idea what Bobby Sands has to do with this thread?

I wonder what Bobby Sands would think when his name is fired out constantly by some people to defend some lad robbing a pensioner?

Things are that bad, steadily. Instead of just looking at the electorate, also look at the quality and character of the government. Any scaremongering regarding shinners is often fair comment. I personally don't think any SF minister will be making bombs or robbing banks. The last bunch of former terrorists we let govern settled in well enough.

What has the government got to do with some scumbag going around robbing pensioners while working fro Sinn Fein?

Excellent example of you defending this guy which you claim you are not.

Still waiting for an explanation about why Bobby Sands was mentioned?

Chief, the person was discussing why anyone would support SF with the criminality. I gave my 2 cents on it. Discussion.

So only active criminals are a problem. That explains a lot.

Can you explain your definition of an active criminal?

You have consistently maintained that a person is innocent until proven guilty, but by the time someone who is accused of something is convicted, they are obviously not an active criminal because they are in garda custody and then in jail, so how could they be an active criminal? If they are found innocent, they are obviously not an active criminal either.

OK, so having ruled out those who are found innocent of being active criminals, and those in custody or convicted are now former criminals rather than active criminals, the only people who could be active criminals in your mind, are those who have been accused of criminality. Now that makes for very interesting discussions as your party leader is suing RTE because she was accused of something. Does that make her an active criminal?

Actually, scrub all of the above. There is no point in applying logic to your arguments. Let's get back to the basics. It goes like this. Anyone who was ever involved in Sinn Fein in any way cannot be an active criminal but anyone with any connection to Leo or Denis O'Brien is evil personified.

People with an IRA past are not a problem for me if they are peaceful and engaging in politics.

Let's get back to the point, former soldiers often turn to politics. Which I welcome. Former IRA are in SF. We know.

You really have a bee in your bonnet about Denis O'Brien. Your pals will be sorting him out with more sweet deals I imagine.

No, former IRA are. Read it again. They were at war, we have a peace, they turned to politics.

I don't do favours for Lowry and won't support the party that does.

Again, back to the point. There are ex IRA in SF. We know this. If they have put violence and criminality behind them, I have no issue with them being in politics.

When you create your own false narrative you can find what you like :)