Jacksgranda Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 38 minutes ago, Kejan said: Doesn't necessarily mean they see themselves as British. At least 30% of Catholics in the last census identified as Northern Irish according to Wiki. I don't think anybody said they were British, just happy with the present constitutional set up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Co.Down Hibee Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 17 minutes ago, Jacksgranda said: I don't think anybody said they were British, just happy with the present constitutional set up. I think you could also have said that about No voters in the Scottish referendum ...probably the majority of people in wales too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kejan Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 3 hours ago, RedRob72 said: Aye, 850k see themselves as British, 350k as Northern Irish, which would suggest they identify with the present arrangement irrespective of the religious demographic, no? Just like you'll have Yes voters who identify as British too. I may be wrong, but I believe Alex Salmond has previously he is Scottish and British. Saying that 350k Catholics who class themselves as Northern Irish means they'll stay put in the UK is a bit naive, no? I'm not saying they will vote Yes in any future referendum either, but you also have liberal, previously small u unionists yet pro-European ones who may well vote for Irish reunification as well. Look at the likes of Joe Brolly, Eamonn McCann etc who all have said they are Irish/Northern Irish at points in their life, I was reading an interview with McCann who said he wrote Northern Irish - naturally - as his identity when checking in to a hotel rather than Irish ; yet there's no doubt if a referendum props up they will vote for a united Ireland. Much like Scottish independence, a lot is going to depend on Brexit, IMO and if the UK is in the gutter economically. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Doesn't necessarily mean they see themselves as British. At least 30% of Catholics in the last census identified as Northern Irish according to Wiki. Rory McIlroy is a prime example of this. And Liam Neeson 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kejan Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Just now, John Lambies Doos said: 4 hours ago, Kejan said: Doesn't necessarily mean they see themselves as British. At least 30% of Catholics in the last census identified as Northern Irish according to Wiki. Rory McIlroy is a prime example of this. And for me to jump the shark by using an example of someone I know. He came to Dundee for uni, from outside Derry area - a nationalist background etc - He grew up just at the end of the troubles too, and is fairly open-minded, but he will use the words Northern Ireland, Northern Irish about himself, but obviously sees himself as Irish - he supports the Irish football team first but also Northern Ireland as well - although nae chance of attending a game. And he will vote Yes to a unification referendum as well, I imagine he's one of the 350k who identify as Northern Irish and Irish. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 And for me to jump the shark by using an example of someone I know. [emoji6] He came to Dundee for uni, from outside Derry area - a nationalist background etc - He grew up just at the end of the troubles too, and is fairly open-minded, but he will use the words Northern Ireland, Northern Irish about himself, but obviously sees himself as Irish - he supports the Irish football team first but also Northern Ireland as well - although nae chance of attending a game. And he will vote Yes to a unification referendum as well, I imagine he's one of the 350k who identify as Northern Irish and Irish. Exactly. I edited my post to include Liam Neeson also.Re. Mcilroy at the last Olympics was torn between representing GB or Ireland. He stated that he wished he could just represent NI. He eventually pulled out due to ahem.... Injury 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenconner Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Be interesting to see the stats for those calling themselves Scots or British. Although it's probably meaningless to how they voted in 2014. And then there's the EU citizenship many of us might not want to lose. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kejan Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 1 minute ago, Glenconner said: Be interesting to see the stats for those calling themselves Scots or British. Although it's probably meaningless to how they voted in 2014. And then there's the EU citizenship many of us might not want to lose. I'm sure it was something like 62% identified as Scottish only in the 2011 census. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doulikefish Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 14 minutes ago, John Lambies Doos said: Exactly. I edited my post to include Liam Neeson also. Re. Mcilroy at the last Olympics was torn between representing GB or Ireland. He stated that he wished he could just represent NI. He eventually pulled out due to ahem.... Injury Mcilroy was going to represent the Republic as he played all his junior golf for them,loads of the top golfers pulled out due to the zika virus 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Mcilroy was going to represent the Republic as he played all his junior golf for them,loads of the top golfers pulled out due to the zika virus Aware that he made that announcement but that's after he stated he wished he could represent NI at RIO. Appreciate zika virus but I'd say it suited him fine to not go through with it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doulikefish Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 3 minutes ago, John Lambies Doos said: 6 minutes ago, doulikefish said: Mcilroy was going to represent the Republic as he played all his junior golf for them,loads of the top golfers pulled out due to the zika virus Aware that he made that announcement but that's after he stated he wished he could represent NI at RIO. Appreciate zika virus but I'd say it suited him fine to not go through with it. Crazy talk..imagine wanting to represent your own country and not some made up one 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 11 minutes ago, Glenconner said: Be interesting to see the stats for those calling themselves Scots or British. Although it's probably meaningless to how they voted in 2014. And then there's the EU citizenship many of us might not want to lose. Indeed, Glenny. As an England-dwelling British Scot who upholds the EU-wide free movement of goods, capital and labour I feel under-represented. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRob72 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Just like you'll have Yes voters who identify as British too. I may be wrong, but I believe Alex Salmond has previously he is Scottish and British. Saying that 350k Catholics who class themselves as Northern Irish means they'll stay put in the UK is a bit naive, no? I'm not saying they will vote Yes in any future referendum either, but you also have liberal, previously small u unionists yet pro-European ones who may well vote for Irish reunification as well. Look at the likes of Joe Brolly, Eamonn McCann etc who all have said they are Irish/Northern Irish at points in their life, I was reading an interview with McCann who said he wrote Northern Irish - naturally - as his identity when checking in to a hotel rather than Irish ; yet there's no doubt if a referendum props up they will vote for a united Ireland. Much like Scottish independence, a lot is going to depend on Brexit, IMO and if the UK is in the gutter economically. Jeez pal, I’ve read that post 3 times and still don’t get a grasp on most of it. But I’ll have a go. I didn’t mention any religious persuasion in Northern Ireland or their intentions, you’re right, it would be naive to assume otherwise on that basis alone. The Unionist vote, with a small u as you perfectly describe, may hold a mix of opinions on the EU, but I honestly don’t see that many if any would support unification with the Republic. The residents of P&B in Northern Ireland might tell us otherwise. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenconner Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 27 minutes ago, RedRob72 said: Jeez pal, I’ve read that post 3 times and still don’t get a grasp on most of it. But I’ll have a go. I didn’t mention any religious persuasion in Northern Ireland or their intentions, you’re right, it would be naive to assume otherwise on that basis alone. The Unionist vote, with a small u as you perfectly describe, may hold a mix of opinions on the EU, but I honestly don’t see that many if any would support unification with the Republic. The residents of P&B in Northern Ireland might tell us otherwise. Pity the looney wing of the Tories dragged us all back decades. 21st Century and we're still be dragged into right wing nonsense about nationality and borders. I thought Europe of the Regions was a great idea. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 (edited) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-42906384 He might have been better letting sleeping dogs lie. All the shitebags aren't in Sinn Fein of course - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-foyle-west-42885894 Edited February 2, 2018 by Jacksgranda 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve55 Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 On 07/01/2018 at 16:11, Granny Danger said: I would be happy to see the UK ditch Northern Ireland. They are a huge drain on out tax money. I would send the two ugly sisters over there too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve55 Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 On 07/01/2018 at 10:33, Audaces Fortuna Juvat said: Good to see Barry McElduff representing ALL of his constituents. A hate filled James Hunt of a man. For anyone wondering what the Kingsmill connection is, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingsmill_massacre I think the fact that he is claiming he didn't intend any offence is more insulting than his actions. Then again, my expectations of this utter g0bshite of a man are pretty low, so I'm not particularly surprised. This guy is an MP 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Not any more. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 On 2018/01/20 at 23:53, Glenconner said: Pity the looney wing of the Tories dragged us all back decades. 21st Century and we're still be dragged into right wing nonsense about nationality and borders. I thought Europe of the Regions was a great idea. That awkward moment of how to respond when you agree completely with what somebody on the other side of the divide in ancestral terms just wrote... On 2018/01/20 at 23:20, RedRob72 said: ...The Unionist vote, with a small u as you perfectly describe, may hold a mix of opinions on the EU, but I honestly don’t see that many if any would support unification with the Republic... ...with McElduff and the loaf of bread being Exhibit A as to why people are still driven by visceral level emotions on the UI question. Join us in building the new Ireland after one of our MPs just made a joke out of the cold-blooded murder of 9 of your lot in a youtube clip being an electoral pitch that is unlikely to gain much traction. Gregory Campbell and yoghurt carton or TUV with "leprechaun language" on their website could obviously also be used to explain why Unionism makes little headway in the other direction. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 3 minutes ago, topcat(The most tip top) said: Mass murder does seem a particularly ill advised method of pursuing unity Or the Kirk tbf. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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