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Spider Jerusalem

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8. Sorry, no.

Sun Mar 18, 2012, 03:13 AM

Mar 2012

Facts: The Irish have a country. It's called the Republic of Ireland. Anyone born in Northern Ireland who wishes to do so may take up citizenship in the Republic and move there. Northern Ireland has a solid majority who are of the opinion that the long-term future for Northern Ireland should be as part of the United Kingdom with a devolved political administration; in the most recent poll 58% favoured this option vs just 16% favouring unification with the Republic (with 15% favouring remaining part of the UK without devolved administration...so the total "remain part of the UK" is 73%). When and if a majority of the people of Northern Ireland decide they want to join the Republic, then, well and good, let them go. At present they do not, and there is no indication that they will anytime soon.

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At the close of St Patricks Day I wish to say.. One Ireland!!! [View all] Loudmxr Mar 2012 OP

It is sad to me that I too will probably never see a united Ireland. hlthe2b Mar 2012 #1

Wont happen OPOS Mar 2012 #2

I disagree. It may take the next 100 years but Ireland will be united. Loudmxr Mar 2012 #3

100 vs. 800 OPOS Mar 2012 #18

It will probably happen on it's own with demographics riderinthestorm Mar 2012 #19

Again... OPOS Mar 2012 #22

I already said they don't have to move! Let them stay. riderinthestorm Mar 2012 #24

Not all Northern Irish Catholics are Nationalists... Agent William Mar 2012 #25

I agree ProgressiveProfessor Mar 2012 #4

The population of NI is heading toward a Catholic majority JaneQPublic Mar 2012 #5

Let Northern Ireland alone. Boudica the Lyoness Mar 2012 #6

I disagree he is at just as much liberty to discuss his views MichaelMcGuire Mar 2012 #10

ironic a English person telling people to butt out. Sea-Dog Mar 2012 #11

Wow! Way to dismiss centuries of brutality and oppression by the Brits towards the Irish! riderinthestorm Mar 2012 #13

Cue Mrs. Krapabble style laughter (from the Simpsons for those who don't know). a la izquierda Mar 2012 #14

Actually, Drahthaardogs Mar 2012 #21

Perhaps if your family came to this country WolverineDG Mar 2012 #23

+1000 Starry Messenger Mar 2012 #26

tis true St Pat was not Irish, he was born in Scotland to a Romanized family. unapatriciated Mar 2012 #27

I prefer to say "one Europe" hfojvt Mar 2012 #7

Sorry, no. Spider Jerusalem Mar 2012 #8

Never been against an united Ireland. MichaelMcGuire Mar 2012 #9

Loved Riverdance.....but with Michael Flatley as lead dancer.... a kennedy Mar 2012 #12

One of the best political bumper stickers I've seen read, "26 + 6 = 1." On another note. I was in Citizen Worker Mar 2012 #15

Yes excuse not to write Mar 2012 #16

k & r Sea-Dog Mar 2012 #17

K & R chieftain Mar 2012 #20