Northern Ireland

[gordondaviesmoustache]

There's been a broadly liberal consensus among the British political classes over the last generation, or so.

We now have the unedifying spectacle of a British government signing an agreement, to remain in power, with a group that many would describe as crypto-fascists.

How do people on the 'mainland' now feel about Northern Ireland being at the heart of British political decision making?

Are they happy to continue to bankroll a province that has challenging levels of self-reliance?

Are NI citizens more or less of a burden that those from the rest of the EU?

If, given the choice, would you want the six counties to remain part of the UK?

 

[worsleyweb]

There's been a broadly liberal consensus among the British political classes over the last generation, or so.

We now have the unedifying spectacle of a British government signing an agreement, to remain in power, with a group that many would describe as crypto-fascists.

How do people on the 'mainland' now feel about Northern Ireland being at the heart of British political decision making?

Are they happy to continue to bankroll a province that has challenging levels of self-reliance?

Are NI citizens more or less of a burden that those from the rest of the EU?

If, given the choice, would you want the six counties to remain part of the UK?

Haven't a clue - but lovely murals on Terrist houses - on both sides - rangers and Celtic - So quaint.

 

[Gareth Barry Conlon]

I have always wondered why we bother. Genuine question, if given a referendum what would they do?

 

[BimboBob]

I have always wondered why we bother. Genuine question, if given a referendum what would they do?

They would stay, the south would want an all Ireland. I'm with you. Have no idea why we still bother.

 

[Two Gun Bob]

Because they are our countymen.
An intrinsic part of who we all are.

I have no objection to the dup or any payments to promote this deal.
They are British and that will do for me.
Northern ireland is British and a pleasure to do business.

 

[blue b4 the moon]

I have always wondered why we bother. Genuine question, if given a referendum what would they do?

Given a referendum what would we do in England?

I'd imagine we'd cut them adrift, I'd also think we'd cut Scotland & Wales as well.

 

[m7mcfc]

Narr...Those Northern Irish away kits in orange are they just trying to alienate people. Whose idea was that?

 

[citytilllidie]

You ask a Taff, he'll say he's Welsh.
You ask a Jock, he's Scottish.
England, English.
Now, Northern Ireland? Oh, he's British! Weird

 

[GSW Blue]

I'm not sure we're going to solve this on here but in my opinion we should let the Republic swallow their pride and rejoin the UK.

 

[m7mcfc]

I'm not sure we're going to solve this on here but in my opinion we should let the Republic swallow their pride and rejoin the UK.

Don't think so, it's in the name Republic where is your thinking coming from.? The easter rising would have been in vain.

 

[Bill]

Because they are our countymen.
An intrinsic part of who we all are.

I have no objection to the dup or any payments to promote this deal.
They are British and that will do for me.
Northern ireland is British and a pleasure to do business.

Bang on the money.