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Time to bow before the queen?

  • 05-04-2012 09:06AM
    #1
    forfuxsake
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 829 ✭✭✭


    Given that more Irish people choose to live under British rule than under Irish rule. (6,000,000 in Britain + population of NI) is it time for referendum for a united Ireland under British rule?

    Now the idea sickens me but as my belief in democracy is stronger than my republicanism, then part of me feels such a referendum would be fair.

    A united Ireland under British rule would enjoy a lot of autonomy as does NI and Scotland. Perhaps more autonomy than we will 10 years from now anyway.

    What do you think, should we have a referendum and how would you vote?

    How would you vote in a referendum on ROI joining NI in the UK? 303 votes

    I say old chap, why the bloody hell not?
    0% 0 votes
    Yes but only in a Federal British Republic
    26% 79 votes
    Nein!
    8% 26 votes
    Blast it with piss!
    65% 198 votes


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  • #2
    Sunnyisland
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,562 ✭✭✭✭Sunnyisland


    forfuxsake wrote: »
    Given that more Irish people choose to live under British rule than under Irish rule. (6,000,000 in Britain + population of NI) is it time for referendum for a united Ireland under British rule?

    Now the idea sickens me but as my belief in democracy is stronger than my republicanism, then part of me feels such a referendum would be fair.

    A united Ireland under British rule would enjoy a lot of autonomy as does NI and Scotland. Perhaps more autonomy than we will 10 years from now anyway.

    What do you think, should we have a referendum and how would you vote?



    :D:D I love after hours :D:D


  • #3
    partyatmygaff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,992 ✭✭✭✭partyatmygaff


    What a failure of a thread (and logic). That's all my input on this thread.


  • #4
    Sunnyisland
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,562 ✭✭✭✭Sunnyisland


    forfuxsake wrote: »
    Given that more Irish people choose to live under British rule than under Irish rule. (6,000,000 in Britain + population of NI) is it time for referendum for a united Ireland under British rule?

    Now the idea sickens me but as my belief in democracy is stronger than my republicanism, then part of me feels such a referendum would be fair.

    A united Ireland under British rule would enjoy a lot of autonomy as does NI and Scotland. Perhaps more autonomy than we will 10 years from now anyway.

    What do you think, should we have a referendum and how would you vote?


    Maybe we can take Scotlands place if/when they leave ?? :)


  • #5
    smcgiff
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,943 ✭✭✭smcgiff


    No

    And if you are looking for reasoned argument, then just no.


  • #6
    El Weirdo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,651 ✭✭✭✭El Weirdo


    For fuck's sake.


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  • #7
    Sparks43
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,074 ✭✭✭Sparks43


    Wheres my Danish ?


    People WHERE IS MY DANISH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


  • #8
    forfuxsake
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 829 ✭✭✭forfuxsake


    smcgiff wrote: »
    No

    And if you are looking for reasoned argument, then just no.

    well now you have convinced me and I don't think such a referendum would be fair.


  • #9
    gosuckonalemon
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 730 ✭✭✭gosuckonalemon


    forfuxsake wrote: »
    Given that more Irish people choose to live under British rule than under Irish rule. (6,000,000 in Britain + population of NI) is it time for referendum for a united Ireland under British rule?

    Now the idea sickens me but as my belief in democracy is stronger than my republicanism, then part of me feels such a referendum would be fair.

    A united Ireland under British rule would enjoy a lot of autonomy as does NI and Scotland. Perhaps more autonomy than we will 10 years from now anyway.

    What do you think, should we have a referendum and how would you vote?

    Is it just me or has there been an exponential explosion in throlling of late?


  • #10
    Ghost Buster
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,172 ✭✭✭Ghost Buster


    At this stage I would consider this a workable solution as at present i wouldnt trust Ireland with a pair of scissors


  • #11
    Ghost Buster
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,172 ✭✭✭Ghost Buster


    gosuckonalemon wrote: »
    Is it just me or has there been an exponential explosion in throlling of late?

    Throlling and spelling Nazis


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  • #12
    forfuxsake
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 829 ✭✭✭forfuxsake


    gosuckonalemon wrote: »
    Is it just me or has there been an exponential explosion in throlling of late?

    Why is it trolling? I've said I am opposed to it myself. However it is a fact that more Irish people choose to live under British rule. This might be for economic reasons but so would the reunification be.


  • #13
    Sparks43
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,074 ✭✭✭Sparks43


    forfuxsake wrote: »
    Why is it trolling? I've said I am opposed to it myself. However it is a fact that more Irish people choose to live under British rule. This might be for economic reasons but so would the reunification be.

    AHHH forfuxsake:(


  • #14
    gosuckonalemon
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 730 ✭✭✭gosuckonalemon


    forfuxsake wrote: »
    Why is it trolling? I've said I am opposed to it myself. However it is a fact that more Irish people choose to live under British rule. This might be for economic reasons but so would the reunification be.

    Which Irish?


  • #15
    smash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,808 ✭✭✭✭smash


    forfuxsake wrote: »
    Given that more Irish people choose to live under British rule than under Irish rule. (6,000,000 in Britain + population of NI)

    :confused::confused:

    there's more to Ireland than NI you know.


  • #16
    forfuxsake
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 829 ✭✭✭forfuxsake


    gosuckonalemon wrote: »
    Which Irish?

    The ones who choose to live under British rule. I'm not one of them though I have more siblings in England now than Ireland.

    I hate the idea but that doesn't mean it isn't a good one


  • #17
    frag420
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,161 ✭✭✭frag420


    i wish i had a Welsh accent...................


  • #18
    forfuxsake
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 829 ✭✭✭forfuxsake


    smash wrote: »
    :confused::confused:

    there's more to Ireland than NI you know.

    Obviously.


  • #19
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 31,828 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    forfuxsake wrote: »
    Given that more Irish people choose to live under British rule than under Irish rule. (6,000,000 in Britain + population of NI) is it time for referendum for a united Ireland under British rule?
    Given human migration patterns over the past few centuries, I would say that about 95% of Africans had chosen to live outside of Africa!


  • #20
    smash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,808 ✭✭✭✭smash


    forfuxsake wrote: »
    Obviously.
    Then wtf are you talking about?


  • #21
    keithclancy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,157 ✭✭✭keithclancy


    forfuxsake wrote: »
    Given that more Irish people choose to live under British rule than under Irish rule. (6,000,000 in Britain + population of NI) is it time for referendum for a united Ireland under British rule?

    Now the idea sickens me but as my belief in democracy is stronger than my republicanism, then part of me feels such a referendum would be fair.

    A united Ireland under British rule would enjoy a lot of autonomy as does NI and Scotland. Perhaps more autonomy than we will 10 years from now anyway.

    What do you think, should we have a referendum and how would you vote?

    Shouldn't that be 60,000,000 ? :D


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  • #22
    Defiler Of The Coffin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,117 ✭✭✭Defiler Of The Coffin


    Yes OP. Given all the Irish that choose to emigrate to places where Elizabeth II is head of state (Britain, Canada, Australia etc) I think we should definitely have a referendum on this. Let's keep all us far-flung Irish inside the one nation!


  • #23
    Sunnyisland
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,562 ✭✭✭✭Sunnyisland


    Just because one lives in a foreign country does not make one a citizen or watanabe citizen of said country,You dont loose your Irishness if you dont live in Ireland.For the majority of people living abroad, it is a temporary arrangement due to economic factors.


  • #24
    OldGoat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,647 ✭✭✭✭OldGoat


    30,000 Irish living in the Benelux countries so we should throw Margrethe II, Queen of Denmark into the equation.
    Danish Pastries for everyone!

    I'm older than Minecraft goats.



  • #25
    Susie_Q
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,211 ✭✭✭Susie_Q


    I just want to set the record straight... I thought the cop was a prostitute.


  • #26
    Kolido
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,902 ✭✭✭✭Kolido


    In all fairness, they wouldn't want us.


  • #27
    Sunnyisland
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,562 ✭✭✭✭Sunnyisland


    Susie_Q wrote: »
    I just want to set the record straight... I thought the cop was a prostitute.


    Without a shadow of doubt :D


  • #28
    DrumSteve
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,798 ✭✭✭✭DrumSteve


    Lets all go marching lads!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U62_pdVAkfo


    *Awaits Keith*


  • #29
    keithclancy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,157 ✭✭✭keithclancy


    OldGoat wrote: »
    30,000 Irish living in the Benelux countries so we should throw Margrethe II, Queen of Denmark into the equation.
    Danish Pastries for everyone!

    Denmark ?

    Benelux (Belgium, Netherland, Luxembourg)

    Maybe you mean Queen Beatrix ;)


  • #30
    gosuckonalemon
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 730 ✭✭✭gosuckonalemon


    forfuxsake wrote: »
    The ones who choose to live under British rule. I'm not one of them though I have more siblings in England now than Ireland.

    I hate the idea but that doesn't mean it isn't a good one

    Which ones are they? Most republican/nationalist people who live in Northern Ireland would prefer to live in a 32 state republic.

    The others do not consider themselves Irish but British.


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  • #31
    Funglegunk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,566 ✭✭✭Funglegunk


    gosuckonalemon wrote: »
    Is it just me or has there been an exponential explosion in throlling of late?

    Oooh get you with the fanciness.


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