The glorious 12th

4068ac1elhodqr · 11-07-2019 7:17pm

In reality less than half of the landmass/area of the north is unionist, (a virtual border many, many miles further in from the actual one).
By 2021 perhaps also less than half the population will be deemed unionist.

Of this shrinking amount of unionism, again it's only a small percent that bother with the 'fires or walking clubs in orange attire.
Think most head off to Espania for their 2weeks in the sunshine and sangria and a bit of peace n' quiet.

munsterlegend · 11-07-2019 7:25pm

Liv Famous Throwback wrote: »

In reality less than half of the landmass/area of the north is unionist, (a virtual border many, many miles further in from the actual one).
By 2021 perhaps also less than half the population will be deemed unionist.

Of this shrinking amount of unionism, again it's only a small percent that bother with the 'fires or walking clubs in orange attire.
Think most head off to Espania for their 2weeks in the sunshine and sangria and a bit of peace n' quiet.

Where does Ian Jnr head to? Fire on the Maldives beaches?

igCorcaigh · 11-07-2019 7:29pm

munsterlegend wrote: »

Where does Ian Jnr head to? Fire on the Maldives beaches?

LOL!
Love the reaction to this account when people don't notice it's a parody.

https://twitter.com/lanPaisleyMP/status/1149227758813372416?s=19

4068ac1elhodqr · 11-07-2019 7:32pm

munsterlegend wrote: »

Where does Ian Jnr head to? Fire on the Maldives beaches?

Anywhere that is free, jolly, and 5-star of course.

Funny that the BBC (taxpayers) Spotlight TV show that investigated that debacle, sent their reporter (and film crew) all the way out there, just to take a quick look at the view of luxury spot where he stayed.

Happy to double-verify that they went to the correct sunny beach location if someone wants to supply flights, accom and expenses, in the good name of journalism etc, will take a few snaps and shop for souvenirs as evidence.

munsterlegend · 11-07-2019 7:40pm

Liv Famous Throwback wrote: »

Anywhere that is free, jolly, and 5-star of course.

Funny that the BBC (taxpayers) Spotlight TV show that investigated that debacle, sent their reporter (and film crew) all the way out there, just to take a quick look at the view of luxury spot where he stayed.

Happy to double-verify that they went to the correct sunny beach location if someone wants to supply flights, accom and expenses, in the good name of journalism etc, will take a few snaps and shop for souvenirs as evidence.

True but wouldn’t exactly be a full investigation unless they went. Like most people who lecture us in religion/politics he turned out to be a hypocrite. Unionist politicians love to use their loyalist faithful as pawns in their game.

lawred2 · 11-07-2019 7:45pm

It being a Friday and sunny to boot is going to take it up a few levels.

I pity anyone having to endure this annual drunken hate fest

FrancieBrady · 11-07-2019 7:46pm

igCorcaigh wrote: »

LOL!
Love the reaction to this account when people don't notice it's a parody.

https://twitter.com/lanPaisleyMP/status/1149227758813372416?s=19

Shows you how close it is getting to the truth when that happens. A brilliant social experiment

lawred2 · 11-07-2019 7:48pm

frosty123 wrote: »

Hatred & division??...and who are we to talk look at all the support SF and the IRA get down here ffs!
Ra heads have their marches as well you know which are far more intimidating.

Not exactly a cultural thing though is it..

It's a few fat yobs playing dress up.. fairly lame equivocation

kona · 11-07-2019 8:43pm

Wouldnt it be a shame if they all poisoned themselves and died in horrendous agony.

retalivity · 11-07-2019 10:01pm

I see that the leisure centre bonfire was evacuated due to a 'suspicious device' and respected journalist jamie bwyson was issued a death threat 'by republican elements', who also left the 'suspicious device'. Dogwhistle stuff to further whip up the base

I doubt there are nationalists east of the bann, theyve all gone to donegal/sligo since wednesday.

Up Donegal · 11-07-2019 10:09pm

InTheShadows wrote: »

Look how close it is to people's houses and blocks of flats. Madness

I wonder do any of those who built this bonfire live close to it?

biko · 11-07-2019 10:16pm

The Most Fertile Man in Ireland
Glorious 12th night

https://youtu.be/UYB3RWn2HBk?t=2801

Up Donegal · 11-07-2019 10:19pm

Plumbthedepths wrote: »

It's great their employers give them the time off to build the tower of pallets.

And it's great that they can get as many pallets every year!!! I always was of the opinion that some pallets, particularly the strong blue [Chep?] ones were hard to get. I'm sure there are farmers who are looking for pallets for putting under bales, turf etc, who wouldn't get them as easy. I'm sure all those pallets on the bonfire could be upcycled in some way.

Up Donegal · 11-07-2019 10:24pm

Coillte_Bhoy wrote: »

No words needed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9K_hMsrwRA

I wonder if that guy would like a bonfire of that size built so close to his house?

Gimme A Pound · 11-07-2019 10:32pm

frosty123 wrote: »

Hatred & division??...and who are we to talk look at all the support SF and the IRA get down here ffs!
Ra heads have their marches as well you know which are far more intimidating.

"We"? Speak for yourself. I wouldn't vote SF in a fit, and the IRA did despicable things.

No they aren't more intimidating than 12th July marches.

Contrarian silliness.

Junkyard Tom · 11-07-2019 10:37pm

biko wrote: »

The Most Fertile Man in Ireland
Glorious 12th night

https://youtu.be/UYB3RWn2HBk?t=2801

A delightful fancy dress party attended by lovely gentle folk.

Omackeral · 11-07-2019 11:08pm

Odhinn wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naK7EZRezj8

Honestly hard to fathom that this carry-on goes ahead on this island. It's nuts. I'm not really all that nationalistic or patriotic to be quite honest but that rubs me up the wrong way. It's a nothing but an affront.

[Deleted User] · 12-07-2019 12:20am

Well, do we have ignition? Is the poison pallet prod pyre lit? Any livestreams?

Richard Hillman · 12-07-2019 12:20am

Imagine your mate told you he has joined a marching band and plays the flute? You'd rip the piss out of him. In the North its seen as role of status :pac:

[Deleted User] · 12-07-2019 12:28am

Omackeral wrote: »

Honestly hard to fathom that this carry-on goes ahead on this island. It's nuts. I'm not really all that nationalistic or patriotic to be quite honest but that rubs me up the wrong way. It's a nothing but an affront.

I remember a poster on Boards a while ago saying he can tell from a newspaper headline if the incident occurred north of the border. Not foolproof but accurate at least 90% of the time. A recent exampe - 'Man kills puppy with a hammer' - check.

igCorcaigh · 12-07-2019 12:41am

Richard Hillman wrote: »

Imagine your mate told you he has joined a marching band and plays the flute? You'd rip the piss out of him. In the North its seen as role of status :pac:

Nothing wrong with that at all, most folk just enjoy the yearly parade, I don't see anything wrong with marching bands and the playing of flutes?

igCorcaigh · 12-07-2019 12:45am

And yeah, the event was over three hundred years ago, but history is a strong thing.

The seige of Derry a year previous to the Boyne battle was an appalling thing.

citytillidie · 12-07-2019 12:56am

retalivity wrote: »

I see that the leisure centre bonfire was evacuated due to a 'suspicious device' and respected journalist jamie bwyson was issued a death threat 'by republican elements', who also left the 'suspicious device'. Dogwhistle stuff to further whip up the base

I doubt there are nationalists east of the bann, theyve all gone to donegal/sligo since wednesday.

Yep somehow some nationalist managed to get close to that bonfire with all those people there lol

Noveight · 12-07-2019 1:00am

Looking at tonight’s events on social media would reaffirm the idea that we are better off without the North for another few generations.

You’d rather they be a pain in the UK’s arse than ours.

igCorcaigh · 12-07-2019 1:03am

Noveight wrote: »

Looking at tonight’s events on social media would reaffirm the idea that we are better off without the North for another few generations.

You’d rather they be a pain in the UK’s arse than ours.

Have to agree with this.

Far too many southern nationalists are still of the territorial mindset. All about getting the six back.

No, thank you.

munsterlegend · 12-07-2019 1:56am

igCorcaigh wrote: »

Nothing wrong with that at all, most folk just enjoy the yearly parade, I don't see anything wrong with marching bands and the playing of flutes?

It’s not just that though. The whole Orange day is based on an idea of supremacy as they won some battle over 300 years ago. The ‘we can do whatever we want’ attitude is what has made the north the divided society it is today.

igCorcaigh · 12-07-2019 2:23am

munsterlegend wrote: »

It’s not just that though. The whole Orange day is based on an idea of supremacy as they won some battle over 300 years ago. The ‘we can do whatever we want’ attitude is what has made the north the divided society it is today.

True enough.

But the seige mentality still exists.

There's a deep insecurity there. We have to understand that.

katiek102010 · 12-07-2019 2:53am

The trouble with loyalists is that they are inbred ****tards. They are basically the NI KKK and in all seriousness listening to them speak you can see an uncanny similarities to the American Hill billies and the majority of Jeremy Kyle guests.

Their gene pool is decreasing and hopefully they will die out in a few years.

They can't be educated. Just look at the blank expression in their eyes. These are the same Frigging idiots that produce soccor hooligans.

Eugenics is the answer. Exams in school at a certain age and if you don't pass them sterilisation follows