(UK of GB and) NI General Election 2015

[Camelza]

The murder of innocents, the attempts at destruction of democracy, or the pettier crimes?

(no whatabouttery please)

I support a united Ireland at all costs and would gladly lay down my life for one and I do not agree with the killing of civilians but innocents must die in every war it's a very sad occurrence but it's what happens

Very logical and mature way of thinking, not. Also, have you asked the people of Northern Ireland if they actually want to unite with the Republic?

[Stormaen]

UUP. Whilst it may be something of a spent force in NI politics, I think its liberal conservatism is – to me – far more appealing than the more hardliner DUP (though they'd probably be my second choice).

I could never vote for a nationalist party, especially not Sinn Féin.

[Benian Republic]

I support a united Ireland at all costs and would gladly lay down my life for one and I do not agree with the killing of civilians but innocents must die in every war it's a very sad occurrence but it's what happens

Terrorism and warfare are two very different things. Real soldiers don't dress in casual clothing, hide in crowds and kill civilians with hidden bombs. The truth of the matter is that the democratic will of the Northern Irish people was- and is- in favour of retaining the union with Great Britain, and the IRA resorted to violence because they couldn't win at the ballot box. Not that Protestant militias weren't as bad in many cases; but those days are past now, and most people in Northern Ireland would be glad to see them remain in the past, I think. Only a few people like you cling to past grievances.

What would you say the Black and Tans counted as then hmmm they planted bombs dressed like civilians and were funded by the British government

[Camelza]

Terrorism and warfare are two very different things. Real soldiers don't dress in casual clothing, hide in crowds and kill civilians with hidden bombs. The truth of the matter is that the democratic will of the Northern Irish people was- and is- in favour of retaining the union with Great Britain, and the IRA resorted to violence because they couldn't win at the ballot box. Not that Protestant militias weren't as bad in many cases; but those days are past now, and most people in Northern Ireland would be glad to see them remain in the past, I think. Only a few people like you cling to past grievances.

What would you say the Black and Tans counted as then hmmm they planted bombs dressed like civilians and were funded by the British government

Stop listening to old republican songs and examine the current situation of Northern Ireland more accurately.

[Sebastianbourg]

Alliance.
I abhor sectarianism and idiotic religious quarrels.

^
This

I'm British but not Northern Irish so I won't be able to vote.

[Benian Republic]

Were all entitled to our own opinions I'm sorry for upsetting you,

[Old Tyrannia]

Terrorism and warfare are two very different things. Real soldiers don't dress in casual clothing, hide in crowds and kill civilians with hidden bombs. The truth of the matter is that the democratic will of the Northern Irish people was- and is- in favour of retaining the union with Great Britain, and the IRA resorted to violence because they couldn't win at the ballot box. Not that Protestant militias weren't as bad in many cases; but those days are past now, and most people in Northern Ireland would be glad to see them remain in the past, I think. Only a few people like you cling to past grievances.

What would you say the Black and Tans counted as then hmmm they planted bombs dressed like civilians and were funded by the British government

The Black and Tans who were disbanded in 1922? And whose actions and conduct received widespread condemnation from the British public, the press, the Church of England, the King, and many MPs at the time? You sure know how to hold a grudge.

[Benian Republic]

Yes I do

[Frazers]

The murder of innocents, the attempts at destruction of democracy, or the pettier crimes?

(no whatabouttery please)

You seem like an ulsterman

Being from Ulster that wouldn't be at all inaccurate.

[Camelza]

Yes I do

Whom exactly are you holding a grudge against? The Northern Irish?

[Frazers]

The murder of innocents, the attempts at destruction of democracy, or the pettier crimes?

(no whatabouttery please)

I support a united Ireland at all costs and would gladly lay down my life for one and I do not agree with the killing of civilians but innocents must die in every war it's a very sad occurrence but it's what happens

Innocents were directly targeted. They weren't collateral.

[Ardoki]

Ireland must be united, and as an Irish person, I would obviously vote for Sinn Féin.

[Old Tyrannia]

Ireland must be united,

Why?

and as an Irish person, I would obviously vote for Sinn Féin.

That's not at all obvious. Many Irish people don't vote for Sinn Fein, or else Sinn Fein would have governed Ireland since independence.

[Ardoki]

Ireland must be united,

Why?

Why should a country be divided on the basis of religion? Do you really believe a secular state is impossible?

and as an Irish person, I would obviously vote for Sinn Féin.

That's not at all obvious. Many Irish people don't vote for Sinn Fein, or else Sinn Fein would have governed Ireland since independence.

Well, I am quite left-wing, and I do support a united Ireland. So, that is the main reason I support Sinn Féin.

(You are spelling Sinn Féin incorrectly, in case you didn't know)

[Sebastianbourg]

Why?

Why should a country be divided on the basis of religion? Do you really believe a secular state is impossible?

That's not at all obvious. Many Irish people don't vote for Sinn Fein, or else Sinn Fein would have governed Ireland since independence.

Well, I am quite left-wing, and I do support a united Ireland. So, that is the main reason I support Sinn Féin.

(You are spelling Sinn Féin incorrectly, in case you didn't know)

He probably doesn't have the acute accent (´) on his keyboard.

[Ardoki]

Why should a country be divided on the basis of religion? Do you really believe a secular state is impossible?


Well, I am quite left-wing, and I do support a united Ireland. So, that is the main reason I support Sinn Féin.

(You are spelling Sinn Féin incorrectly, in case you didn't know)

He probably doesn't have the acute accent (´) on his keyboard.

There is the ability to copy and past, the correct spelling from this thread, wikipedia, google, etc.

[Old Tyrannia]

Why?

Why should a country be divided on the basis of religion? Do you really believe a secular state is impossible?

I think a country should be divided if one part of that country overwhelmingly wishes not to be part of that country. It's called self-determination. And, FYI, I don't believe in secularism.

That's not at all obvious. Many Irish people don't vote for Sinn Fein, or else Sinn Fein would have governed Ireland since independence.

Well, I am quite left-wing, and I do support a united Ireland. So, that is the main reason I support Sinn Féin.

That makes more sense. I disagree with your views, of course, but still.

(You are spelling Sinn Féin incorrectly, in case you didn't know)

I did know. It's a bloody pain to include the accent, though.

[Svatantra Mulukama]

He probably doesn't have the acute accent (´) on his keyboard.

There is the ability to copy and past, the correct spelling from this thread, wikipedia, google, etc.

Is adding the accent on a Internet forum that important?

[Sebastianbourg]

Why?

Why should a country be divided on the basis of religion? Do you really believe a secular state is impossible?

Why not decide it all in a referendum? We could have four options: current status within the UK, devo-max, unification with the Irish Republic and independence (just an extra).

[Sebastianbourg]

There is the ability to copy and past, the correct spelling from this thread, wikipedia, google, etc.

Is adding the accent on a Internet forum that important?

Not really.

[Svatantra Mulukama]

Why?

Why should a country be divided on the basis of religion? Do you really believe a secular state is impossible?

That's not at all obvious. Many Irish people don't vote for Sinn Fein, or else Sinn Fein would have governed Ireland since independence.

Well, I am quite left-wing, and I do support a united Ireland. So, that is the main reason I support Sinn Féin.

(You are spelling Sinn Féin incorrectly, in case you didn't know)

A country shouldn't be divided on the basis of religion. But, it seems as if most Northern Irish people want to be part of Britain, and for the time being, we should respect that.

[Frazers]

Why should a country be divided on the basis of religion? Do you really believe a secular state is impossible?

Why not decide it all in a referendum? We could have four options: current status within the UK, devo-max, unification with the Irish Republic and independence (just an extra).

Did it before and the majority said union

[Sebastianbourg]

Why should a country be divided on the basis of religion? Do you really believe a secular state is impossible?


Well, I am quite left-wing, and I do support a united Ireland. So, that is the main reason I support Sinn Féin.

(You are spelling Sinn Féin incorrectly, in case you didn't know)

A country shouldn't be divided on the basis of religion. But, it seems as if most Northern Irish people want to be part of Britain, and for the time being, we should respect that.

Why not have a referendum and legitimise being part of the UK for a couple of decades or just unify with the rest of Ireland?

[Dejanic]

Why should a country be divided on the basis of religion? Do you really believe a secular state is impossible?

Why not decide it all in a referendum? We could have four options: current status within the UK, devo-max, unification with the Irish Republic and independence (just an extra).

Because the unionists would win, let's wait 10 years and have the referendum then.

[Frazers]

A country shouldn't be divided on the basis of religion. But, it seems as if most Northern Irish people want to be part of Britain, and for the time being, we should respect that.

Why not have a referendum and legitimise being part of the UK for a couple of decades or just unify with the rest of Ireland?

1. Did it before
2. Theres no mandate for it