Current Affairs Irish Border and Brexit

[davek]

This is the Eire Nua concept proposed from the 1980s by Ruairi O’Bradaigh.

It hinges on the Unionist Population accepting that they not only have a place in an agreed future but also an opportunity to inform its future direction.

The Unionist elected representatives have refused to even countenance this ideal never mind even have it as a discussion point.

Note how the Alliance Party, the front of the NIO, welcome discussions regarding a border poll.

An exit strategy.

I think I'll stick a Wolfe Tones album on and see in the new year. A belt of the celts.

 

[Prevenger17]

This has been noted Prev.

I jest of course, looking forward to being 31 counties again (assuming, of course, they do the right thing and take Roscommon)

 

[Armaghtoffee]

I jest of course, looking forward to being 31 counties again (assuming, of course, they do the right thing and take Roscommon)

Having had an 8 hour round trip for an postponed game I fully endorse this sentiment.

 

[Armaghtoffee]

I think I'll stick a Wolfe Tones album on and see in the new year. A belt of the celts.

I love the Tones and their aspirational songs but by God, Johnson and the DUP will deliver their point.

God Bless Dave and Happy New Year.

 

[Carl O'Ancelotti]

In about 10 minutes time this thread can be renamed Irish Sea Border and Brexit.

 

[davek]

I love the Tones and their aspirational songs but by God, Johnson and the DUP will deliver their point.

God Bless Dave and Happy New Year.

Same to you mate. Happy and safe new year.

 

[Khalekan]

This is the Eire Nua concept proposed from the 1980s by Ruairi O’Bradaigh.

It hinges on the Unionist Population accepting that they not only have a place in an agreed future but also an opportunity to inform its future direction.

The Unionist elected representatives have refused to even countenance this ideal never mind even have it as a discussion point.

Note how the Alliance Party, the front of the NIO, welcome discussions regarding a border poll.

An exit strategy.

I think Eire Nua was boobalooks then and it remains boobalooks tiday, Army

 

[Khalekan]

In about 10 minutes time this thread can be renamed Irish Sea Border and Brexit.

 

[Khalekan]

I jest of course, looking forward to being 31 counties again (assuming, of course, they do the right thing and take Roscommon)

It might be 33.

Sommat has to be done to stop Dublin winning the All Ireland in perpetuity.

Fingal....thy time has come

 

[Barnfred 55]

Honestly, we don't even want them back. And take Roscommon too ffs

Was that tongue in cheek or are you being serious?

If the latter, are there many of that persuasion in Eire?

I've often wondered at the the desire to take on board a province that is economically challenged and where the population is so divided on so many fronts.

 

[Barnfred 55]

I jest of course, looking forward to being 31 counties again (assuming, of course, they do the right thing and take Roscommon)

Ahh

There's my answer. Had me going for a moment

 

[Prevenger17]

Was that tongue in cheek or are you being serious?

If the latter, are there many of that persuasion in Eire?

I've often wondered at the the desire to take on board a province that is economically challenged and where the population is so divided on so many fronts.

I think if you took a vote here, people would overwhelmingly want a united Ireland. I actually wouldn't consider myself particularly zealous on this issue compared to some of my friends (I would hope they would only do it with majority consent from the people of Northern Ireland) but certainly my preference would be a united island with all of those ugly green roadsigns still using the miles metric torn down in a Berlin Wall style catharsis

 

[The binman chronicles]

Like how this has been put to the back of news. There should have been a subsequent referendum to say as a consequence of brexit are you happy to see the break up of the UK also.

 

[Barnfred 55]

I think if you took a vote here, people would overwhelmingly want a united Ireland. I actually wouldn't consider myself particularly zealous on this issue compared to some of my friends (I would hope they would only do it with majority consent from the people of Northern Ireland) but certainly my preference would be a united island with all of those ugly green roadsigns still using the miles metric torn down in a Berlin Wall style catharsis

Yeah, that's what I originally thought. Agree the majority in NI would need to be in favour first.

To an outsider like me, Irish Unity is an ideology that will come with an initial cost, financially, culturally and logistically. Same with Scottish Independence if that ever get's voted in. Do you not think there are some parallels with those Brexit voters who are prepared to suffer some hardships in the cause of sovereignty?

 

[peteblue]

Yeah, that's what I originally thought. Agree the majority in NI would need to be in favour first.

To an outsider like me, Irish Unity is an ideology that will come with an initial cost, financially, culturally and logistically. Same with Scottish Independence if that ever get's voted in. Do you not think there are some parallels with those Brexit voters who are prepared to suffer some hardships in the cause of sovereignty?

Like Scotland if they wish to leave, they take a portion of the U.K. national debt which for NI would be about £57Bn...