Quote (ferdia @ Mar 30 2024 11:12pm)
Most people dont know anything about Northern Ireland.
For context:
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) is a political party in Northern Ireland that primarily represents unionists, who support Northern Ireland remaining part of the United Kingdom. Historically, it has been one of the major political parties in Northern Ireland, advocating for policies aligned with unionism and often associated with Protestant communities. Jeffrey Donaldson is a prominent figure within the Ulster Unionist Party. He has been a Member of Parliament (MP) for Lagan Valley since 1997, initially representing the Ulster Unionist Party and later switching to the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) in 2004. Donaldson has held various leadership positions within unionist politics and has been known for his involvement in peace negotiations and his stance on issues related to Northern Ireland's constitutional status within the United Kingdom.
Sinn Féin is a political party in Ireland, with a significant presence in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. It advocates for Irish reunification and has strong ties to Irish nationalism and republicanism. Historically associated with the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA), Sinn Féin has transitioned into a solely political organization, participating in elections and peace processes. Gerry Adams was president of Sinn Féin from 1983 to 2018 and was a Member of Parliament for West Belfast from 1983 to 1992 and again from 1997 to 2011. He has been a controversial figure due to allegations of involvement in IRA activities, although he has consistently denied these allegations. Adams is regarded as a significant figure in the shift of Sinn Féin from a militant organization to a mainstream political party.
it makes no sense whatsoever that this is only coming to light now, but there were murmurs of this some years ago as related to Enoch Powell, his mentor. Jeffrey Donaldson has been in the public eye, on TV, for decades. One wonders what the trigger event was for this to come to light right now. Paradoxically Jeffrey Donaldson and Arlene Foster will forever be remembered by Nationalists throughout Ireland for being the 2 most influential people on the Island of Ireland for furthering the cause of Irish Reunification. Gerry Adam is probably hoping to unveil a plaque in their honor noting their bungling before during and after Brexit has opened wide the doorway to a united Ireland.
Unionists really know how to pick em. Fat and rapey. And not even good at getting away with it.