The end of the Union, who'll go first?
Poll: The end of the Union, who'll go first?
Total Members Polled: 247
Discussion
Sturgeon doesn't want independence. Sure wants a permanent discussion pretending she does. If she achieves independence then she'll just be an average leader and will lose her position in no time.
Watch how many times she raises the idea of another referendum without putting any actual pressure on Westminster to grant one. Hot air is all she has.
Watch how many times she raises the idea of another referendum without putting any actual pressure on Westminster to grant one. Hot air is all she has.
SO a United Ireland exists on the Rugby pitch, and play today in the World Cup.
How is this viewed in NI by he Protestant community? Do they get behind it? Or do they hate the idea? Will they be cheering on the kiwis?
Sport can bring people together. Encourage camaraderie. Trust. Friendship, partnership and togetherness.
But then there’s religion. It seems an oxymoron that a god fearing Christian society can’t come together when they effectivly believe in the same basic religion.
I think the people on NI might just realise that the rest of the UK is tired of having a ‘problem child that won’t leave the nest’.
And if I was a uk citizen in NI, I think I’d prefer a future in the EU.
You just have to sort out the zealots. But I think in NI that’s impossible.
What will be interesting is how business sees an opportunity to exploit the terms of the deal in NI....
How is this viewed in NI by he Protestant community? Do they get behind it? Or do they hate the idea? Will they be cheering on the kiwis?
Sport can bring people together. Encourage camaraderie. Trust. Friendship, partnership and togetherness.
But then there’s religion. It seems an oxymoron that a god fearing Christian society can’t come together when they effectivly believe in the same basic religion.
I think the people on NI might just realise that the rest of the UK is tired of having a ‘problem child that won’t leave the nest’.
And if I was a uk citizen in NI, I think I’d prefer a future in the EU.
You just have to sort out the zealots. But I think in NI that’s impossible.
What will be interesting is how business sees an opportunity to exploit the terms of the deal in NI....
lonny said:
Scotland first but Northern Ireland won’t be far behind. It is somewhat ironic that the Conservative & Unionist party has done more for the cause of Irish nationalism than anyone else in recent years.
It is somewhat ironic that the Conservative & Unionist party has done more for the cause of Irish nationalism than anyone else in the last 3 days.Demographics mean that Ireland is likely in the medium term.
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/new-light...
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/new-light...
Given how firmly the eu are on the fence with the shenanigans in Spain, I can't see them touching a newly independent region with a barge pole. So I expect the hot air to continue blowing south, but no real action.
NI to me is the most likely candidate.
Which of the uk's regions are actually financially viable? London obviously, and probably the south east.
But some level of cross subsidisation is expected in any political area..from a family level right up to nations of 1bn+.
I can't get too upset about it tbh, but could do without the snp bile as if everything the English touch is poison.
NI to me is the most likely candidate.
Which of the uk's regions are actually financially viable? London obviously, and probably the south east.
But some level of cross subsidisation is expected in any political area..from a family level right up to nations of 1bn+.
I can't get too upset about it tbh, but could do without the snp bile as if everything the English touch is poison.
TTmonkey said:
Don’t forget if Scotland breaks away and goes independent the rUK will have to pay $billions in compensation for the stolen North Sea Oil.
No, Boris will negotiate to pay the compo in English Pounds. Which without Scotland's great natural wealth, wind and wave power (and in the SNP's case, very much wind) will be worth practically nothing when converted into Scots Groats.https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&...
Just seen this. BBC mistakes Nicola Sturgeon with Gorrilla. Almost as funny as the taxi driver they thought was a music expert.
Just seen this. BBC mistakes Nicola Sturgeon with Gorrilla. Almost as funny as the taxi driver they thought was a music expert.
Mabbs9 said:
Sturgeon doesn't want independence. Sure wants a permanent discussion pretending she does. If she achieves independence then she'll just be an average leader and will lose her position in no time.
Watch how many times she raises the idea of another referendum without putting any actual pressure on Westminster to grant one. Hot air is all she has.
+1. Power and money without taking any responsibility. The dream of many a politician.Watch how many times she raises the idea of another referendum without putting any actual pressure on Westminster to grant one. Hot air is all she has.
TTmonkey said:
SO a United Ireland exists on the Rugby pitch, and play today in the World Cup.
How is this viewed in NI by he Protestant community? Do they get behind it? Or do they hate the idea? Will they be cheering on the kiwis?
Sport can bring people together. Encourage camaraderie. Trust. Friendship, partnership and togetherness.
But then there’s religion. It seems an oxymoron that a god fearing Christian society can’t come together when they effectivly believe in the same basic religion.
I think the people on NI might just realise that the rest of the UK is tired of having a ‘problem child that won’t leave the nest’.
And if I was a uk citizen in NI, I think I’d prefer a future in the EU.
You just have to sort out the zealots. But I think in NI that’s impossible.
What will be interesting is how business sees an opportunity to exploit the terms of the deal in NI....
The Ireland rugby team is supported by both protestant and catholic rugby fans. The team itself is formed of players from any county team - so generally (as today) has Ulster players on the field, as well as Munster, Connaught et al. Indeed Rory Best captained the side more times than I can remember, as an Ulster player.How is this viewed in NI by he Protestant community? Do they get behind it? Or do they hate the idea? Will they be cheering on the kiwis?
Sport can bring people together. Encourage camaraderie. Trust. Friendship, partnership and togetherness.
But then there’s religion. It seems an oxymoron that a god fearing Christian society can’t come together when they effectivly believe in the same basic religion.
I think the people on NI might just realise that the rest of the UK is tired of having a ‘problem child that won’t leave the nest’.
And if I was a uk citizen in NI, I think I’d prefer a future in the EU.
You just have to sort out the zealots. But I think in NI that’s impossible.
What will be interesting is how business sees an opportunity to exploit the terms of the deal in NI....
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