Irish Republicans to finally get their way?


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There would be another civil war before Ireland is united - maybe in a hundred years time!
Fifteen years ago, who would have thought that Sinn Fein would have been in a position to make such a manifesto pledge? Things have certainly changed in the emerald Isle!
 
Not gonna happen. As much as the Unionists in the north kick off about remaining separate, just as big an obstacle to unity is the deep-rooted fear many in the south have of bringing a bunch of hate-filled sectarians (from both sides) into their country.
 
The vast majority of the general public in Eire want nothing to do with Northern Ireland. A direct quote from an Irish colleague; "we should dig a f***ing great ditch along the border and all push it away".
 
Not gonna happen. As much as the Unionists in the north kick off about remaining separate, just as big an obstacle to unity is the deep-rooted fear many in the south have of bringing a bunch of hate-filled sectarians (from both sides) into their country.

They are British and have fought for the country in two world wars, if Irish unification did happen and the Unionists did not feel comfortable remaining in Ulster then they have every right to return to the mainland.
 
Why shouldn't they have a referendum on it. Let the people decide what they want.
 
The f***ing Irish can't afford to run what they have at the moment. Other than historial and romantic notions of a united Ireland they don't want it. Anyone I've spoken to have said it could never work and it's best off with Britain paying for it.
 
They are British and have fought for the country in two world wars, if Irish unification did happen and the Unionists did not feel comfortable remaining in Ulster then they have every right to return to the mainland.

This is all true, but has nothing to do with what I posted.
 
The f***ing Irish can't afford to run what they have at the moment. Other than historial and romantic notions of a united Ireland they don't want it. Anyone I've spoken to have said it could never work and it's best off with Britain paying for it.

Well then presumably they'll vote no. Which is a perfectly legitimate outcome as well. If they feel they are and wish to stay British as a nation that's fine. If they want to be part of a united Ireland that's fine too.
 
This is all true, but has nothing to do with what I posted.

Disagree william, demographics have changed massively in recent years and there's a strong chance that a referendum could vote in favour of unification. If that happened I can't see any Irish government turning it down.
 
Fifteen years ago, who would have thought that Sinn Fein would have been in a position to make such a manifesto pledge? Things have certainly changed in the emerald Isle!

I really don't think it will happen. Even if there are a lot more in favour of it, there'll always be a minority that will kick-off, and send the minorities on the other side off. And we start all over again.
 
Disagree william, demographics have changed massively in recent years and there's a strong chance that a referendum could vote in favour of unification. If that happened I can't see any Irish government turning it down.

Thing is Sinn Fein will never gain decent power in the Republic. They are the fourth party there. I can't see any party power sharing with them and would Sinn Fein concede power to whoever was in charge in Dublin? I doubt that.

I just can't see it happening.
 
Thing is Sinn Fein will never gain decent power in the Republic. They are the fourth party there. I can't see any party power sharing with them and would Sinn Fein concede power to whoever was in charge in Dublin? I doubt that.

I just can't see it happening.
Fancy a long-term bet?
I'll give you evens we have a UII by 2025. If I'm still alive to pay up. :lol:
 
cant see the problem with having referendum on Irish unity,not sure what the outcome would be but it would intresting to see the findings.
 
cant see the problem with having referendum on Irish unity,not sure what the outcome would be but it would intresting to see the findings.

I suspect if it had been done five or six years ago it would have been quite different to one held now. In the south anyway.

Fancy a long-term bet?
I'll give you evens we have a UII by 2025. If I'm still alive to pay up. :lol:

Go on then I'll have that. Just get your will adjusted to pay out ;)
 
Clicked straight off that link as soon as i seen that bastard on it. f***ing arsehole, hope someone pops him and/or Mcguinness off sooner rather then later
 
I suspect if it had been done five or six years ago it would have been quite different to one held now. In the south anyway.



Go on then I'll have that. Just get your will adjusted to pay out ;)

i agree,remember reading about a poll they done in the republic,5 years ago 80% agreed with irish unity now its down to 55%.
 
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