Could it be that the population of Northern Ireland have finally realised how their ‘life chances’ are entirely dependent on the extraordinary generosity of the English Taxpayer?*
(* ditto Scotland.)
17.OO BST: Hurrah! It finally seems that HMG** is to cease the vexatious prosecution of former Northern Ireland veterans!
So Johnny Mercer’s sacrifice of his political career was not in vain!
Spot on. This writer focuses on birth rates by religion, with some reference to lifestyle and economics. But life options is the crux of it – younger catholics don’t believe in their religion and just want the best opportunities. The U.K. gravy train provides that, so they’re not fools who’ll jump off it.
Last edited 1 year ago by Ian Stewart
Edit Szegedi
1 year ago
“while ethnic Hungarians found it easier to get hold of family planning devices. ” – well, this is an example of Western ignorance. The majority of ethnic Hungarians did not have easier access to family planning. Those who lived near the borders had easier access because of the flourishig cross-border black markets.
David McDowell
1 year ago
Interesting article. I wonder what political consequences differential birth rates in England will have and why no one is writing about it.
Ray Mullan
1 year ago
Aren’t polls a great comfort? There’s tremendous comfort in polls altogether.
And statistics. Statistics are the thing.
aaron david
1 year ago
I wonder if Brexit has more to do with not wanting unification than we thought it would. In that many people in NI prefer to be part of GB’s market as opposed to the Eurozone.
You may wonder but please note that a majority of voters in the North opposed Brexit.
Jorge Espinha
1 year ago
Does the Republic want unification? It takes two to dance a tango. I lived two years in the Republic, it doesn’t make me an expert, but I didn’t meet many Irish keen in unification. It’s anecdotal, but many were has baffled about NI politics than the average outsider.
ARNAUD ALMARIC
1 year ago
Duplication due to the peculiar slowness of today’s comment system,
or ‘flash to bang’ as some would say!
Last edited 1 year ago by ARNAUD ALMARIC
Peter B
1 year ago
“Scottish independence, like Brexit, may change the equation, but not necessarily decisively.” Stated as though this is a certainty ! It’s not going to happen.
Aaron ~
1 year ago
“Republican and Nationalist leaders with names like Wilson and Hume, and Loyalist terrorists with names like Murphy“ *Republican terrorists with names like Adams. Righteous Among Nations with names like Foley
Aaron ~
1 year ago
“Republican and Nationalist leaders with names like Wilson and Hume, and Loyalist terrorists with names like Murphy“ *Republican terrorists with names like Adams. Righteous Among Nations with names like Foley
Could it be that the population of Northern Ireland have finally realised how their ‘life chances’ are entirely dependent on the extraordinary generosity of the English Taxpayer?*
(* ditto Scotland.)
17.OO BST: Hurrah! It finally seems that HMG** is to cease the vexatious prosecution of former Northern Ireland veterans!
So Johnny Mercer’s sacrifice of his political career was not in vain!
(** Today’s Queen’s Speech.)
Spot on. This writer focuses on birth rates by religion, with some reference to lifestyle and economics. But life options is the crux of it – younger catholics don’t believe in their religion and just want the best opportunities. The U.K. gravy train provides that, so they’re not fools who’ll jump off it.
“while ethnic Hungarians found it easier to get hold of family planning devices. ” – well, this is an example of Western ignorance. The majority of ethnic Hungarians did not have easier access to family planning. Those who lived near the borders had easier access because of the flourishig cross-border black markets.
Interesting article. I wonder what political consequences differential birth rates in England will have and why no one is writing about it.
Aren’t polls a great comfort? There’s tremendous comfort in polls altogether.
And statistics. Statistics are the thing.
I wonder if Brexit has more to do with not wanting unification than we thought it would. In that many people in NI prefer to be part of GB’s market as opposed to the Eurozone.
You may wonder but please note that a majority of voters in the North opposed Brexit.
Does the Republic want unification? It takes two to dance a tango. I lived two years in the Republic, it doesn’t make me an expert, but I didn’t meet many Irish keen in unification. It’s anecdotal, but many were has baffled about NI politics than the average outsider.
Duplication due to the peculiar slowness of today’s comment system,
or ‘flash to bang’ as some would say!
“Scottish independence, like Brexit, may change the equation, but not necessarily decisively.”
Stated as though this is a certainty ! It’s not going to happen.
“Republican and Nationalist leaders with names like Wilson and Hume, and Loyalist terrorists with names like Murphy“
*Republican terrorists with names like Adams. Righteous Among Nations with names like Foley
“Republican and Nationalist leaders with names like Wilson and Hume, and Loyalist terrorists with names like Murphy“
*Republican terrorists with names like Adams. Righteous Among Nations with names like Foley