• Northern Ireland government on the brink of collapse
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[QUOTE=Intoxicated Spy;48653314]Then Ireland invades to unite /s[/QUOTE] Real talk for a minute, Irish Independence is probably one of the most stupid and unnecessarily violent conflicts in recent history. just saying.
^ Spot the Loyalists.
[QUOTE=Killzone(Dylan);48664581]Ireland should just join the uk itself, no reason for there to be a split in the first place, it's blind patriotism[/QUOTE] But getting away from this shithole is the reason I'm going to move down south in the first place I don't want to live under a country where David Cameron can be [I]re[/I]elected
[QUOTE=Killzone(Dylan);48664581]Ireland should just join the uk itself, no reason for there to be a split in the first place, it's blind patriotism[/QUOTE] What
Yes, because we totally loved being oppressed by a foreign power for 800 years. I think if the North wants to stay in the UK, let them. But we'd rather not, thanks.
[QUOTE=spoder55;48667556]Yes, because we totally loved being oppressed by a foreign power for 800 years. I think if the North wants to stay in the UK, let them. But we'd rather not, thanks.[/QUOTE] what the hell is that to do with anything lmao
why would ireland want to join the UK? [editline]13th September 2015[/editline] [QUOTE=FlashMarsh;48670694]what the hell is that to do with anything lmao[/QUOTE] partition was argued and fought over since the late 18th century. the famine was indeed still fresh in most irish minds. it has everything to do with why partition came about. if a majority population doesn't want to be part of the UK, then it's everything inside their right. nothing to do with patriotism. same applies to northern ireland not wanting to be part of Ireland. [editline]13th September 2015[/editline] [QUOTE=goon165;48664658]Real talk for a minute, Irish Independence is probably one of the most stupid and unnecessarily violent conflicts in recent history. just saying.[/QUOTE] unnecessarily violent? yes unnecessary? fuck no. people should be able to express the right to independance
[QUOTE=Killzone(Dylan);48664581]Ireland should just join the uk itself, no reason for there to be a split in the first place, it's blind patriotism[/QUOTE] Naaaah, we're good. Our politicians are utter retards, but I'd rather Enda Kenny than David Cameron.
Bring the colonies back too pls
[QUOTE=.Lain;48670744]why would ireland want to join the UK? [editline]13th September 2015[/editline] partition was argued and fought over since the late 18th century. the famine was indeed still fresh in most irish minds. it has everything to do with why partition came about. if a majority population doesn't want to be part of the UK, then it's everything inside their right. nothing to do with patriotism. same applies to northern ireland not wanting to be part of Ireland. [editline]13th September 2015[/editline] unnecessarily violent? yes unnecessary? fuck no. people should be able to express the right to independance[/QUOTE] but irish independence is not the same as northern irish... we all accept ireland should be an independent country, but a majority of people in northern ireland want to be in the UK and not part of ireland, so whats the point of going on about irish independence?
[QUOTE=FlashMarsh;48673211]but irish independence is not the same as northern irish... we all accept ireland should be an independent country, but a majority of people in northern ireland want to be in the UK and not part of ireland, so whats the point of going on about irish independence?[/QUOTE] He was talking about the War of Independence in the 1920's, which yes was absolutely necessary. I mean what are you driving at here, the Republic of Ireland is an independent country, why are you saying it "should" be. Everybody here agrees that the North should choose what they want for themselves. I think people are just getting a little off track after a few incredibly dense posts above.
yeah I'm just getting confused about what the hell a bunch of the earlier posts were about, whatever lol
[QUOTE=FlashMarsh;48673211]but irish independence is not the same as northern irish... we all accept ireland should be an independent country, but a majority of people in northern ireland want to be in the UK and not part of ireland, so whats the point of going on about irish independence?[/QUOTE] the guy was saying that irish independence was a joke (and "blind patriotism"). [editline]13th September 2015[/editline] which is really not hard to grasp tbh
Ireland's economy is shit, people are dying to get across the border for the uk and trying to get British passports. Can anyone say the same for ireland? As far as I'm aware it's nowhere near the same scale, a lot of people are also using it as a buffer point to get to the north. Strength in unity
[QUOTE=Killzone(Dylan);48673648]Ireland's economy is shit, people are dying to get across the border for the uk and trying to get British passports. Can anyone say the same for ireland? As far as I'm aware it's nowhere near the same scale, a lot of people are also using it as a buffer point to get to the north. Strength in unity[/QUOTE] Willie Frazer is that you?
[QUOTE=Killzone(Dylan);48673648]Ireland's economy is shit, people are dying to get across the border for the uk and trying to get British passports. Can anyone say the same for ireland? As far as I'm aware it's nowhere near the same scale, a lot of people are also using it as a buffer point to get to the north. Strength in unity[/QUOTE] hope you realise the exact same 'argument' could be made for northern ireland and ireland becoming a separate country entirely [editline]13th September 2015[/editline] please leave the matter of southern irish independance to the irish. thanks. i don't think anyone who claims that ireland should be part of the UK again for 'unification' has any right to call 'blind patriotism' on anyone else
I'm getting really confused at who's being sarcastic and who's being serious in this thread.
I have a feeling that most people have no idea what they're talking about and are just making snap judgement based on the most simplistic understanding of a long and complicated history. In relation to the actual news article, I would prefer if the DUP just fucking pulled out rather than pseudo-pulling out to deliberately make nothing possible.
[QUOTE=Killzone(Dylan);48673648]Ireland's economy is shit, people are dying to get across the border for the uk and trying to get British passports. Can anyone say the same for ireland? As far as I'm aware it's nowhere near the same scale, a lot of people are also using it as a buffer point to get to the north. Strength in unity[/QUOTE] and britain should just unify with germany so you can benefit from their stronger economy you have to realise how stupid that sounds
[QUOTE=Killzone(Dylan);48673648]Strength in unity[/QUOTE] isn't that the catchphrase of the baddies in the "v for vendetta" movie?
England prevails!
That guy is probs a troll
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