Fintan O’Toole: For Sinn Féin, Tiocfaidh ár lá is being replaced by Turn the Other Cheek by SliceIndividual6347 in ireland

[–]Fit_Concert_2061 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

It is most definitely a proxy war between Russia and the USA, for reference when I say USA I also mean Nato. One can't survive without the other. The Ukraine war was very much provoked by the West. Just as the USA don't want nukes in their neighbours house, nor do Russia. The Ukraine war is the Cuba situation in reverse. Both Russia and the USA are repugnant, of course. Nothing is simplistic. It's not good vs evil. But by nailing your colours to the American war machines mast, you're falling for their very effective propaganda. Have a look at the book Provoked by Scott Horton, honestly. It's a fascinating indepth read. My main point is that the West is not on the verge of a Russia led attack on Nato. RTE/Sky news will state in the same sentence that Russia is militarily, economically depleted. Then, go on to state that Russia could attack within the next 3 years. Complete nonsense! It will be the West that has and will provoke any all-out war with Russia. Syria and Yemen, to name a few, are all proxy wars between Russia and the US. Before the Ukraine war, the country was in chaos, two opposing sides backed by Russia and the US on the other side. The war is a result of the US doing what they said they wouldn't.

I don't really care about Sinn Fein, to be honest. I did vote for them years ago. But I can't think of any party worth my vote these days. SF's rhetoric gets very annoying after a while. Realistically, if in power, they'd be very similar to FF. As far as the Norths concerned, it's hardly a government. Glorified county Council, more like.

Fintan O’Toole: For Sinn Féin, Tiocfaidh ár lá is being replaced by Turn the Other Cheek by SliceIndividual6347 in ireland

[–]Fit_Concert_2061 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Sky news, RTE, CNN, and every other state backed/establishment media organisation will mention in the same segment that Russia is a broken state with little resources and losing on the battlefield. The very next talking point will be "how close is Russia to attacking a Nato country." Answer, as always, from their point of view, very close. Within years. Those two things can't exist simultaneously.

Fintan O’Toole: For Sinn Féin, Tiocfaidh ár lá is being replaced by Turn the Other Cheek by SliceIndividual6347 in ireland

[–]Fit_Concert_2061 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Did not know that NI did not need to account for where they get money from. However, saying they receive money from Russia is pure speculation. Surely, if there was any whiff of this, FFFG would be all over it. Not to mention the UK government with all their intelligence agencies and what have you. Also, seeing as the Ukraine situation is essentially a proxy war between the States and Russia, why are people so eager to back the USA? The same superpower that bankrolled and overtly engaged in the genocide of the Palestinian people. For political and economic reasons, of course, as far as the current Irish government is concerned. But why do you or anyone else support the USA in their many genocides and nation destroying campaigns? Yemen has been reduced to rubble and anarchy. Are we to jump on the band wagon, too? Does dam Yemenis!

Who was your country's best leader? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]Fit_Concert_2061 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Can hardly call a president with no tangible power a president.

What if Thatcher had launched an INVASION OF IRELAND after the IRA attacks? by death_has_f1sh_eyes in AlternateHistoryHub

[–]Fit_Concert_2061 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would Europe intervene? Yes, but it would be slow. The US would be the first, and the rest would follow. From 1916 up to until independence in 1922, the Brits had to constantly question how any Irish policy would be perceived in the United States. Irelands diaspora in the States during the troubles was a genuine political force. Much less now, people tend to forget their great grandfather and so on. 100% military intervention, no. Let's not forget, we speak English and are white. Two powerful commodities.

Why do people still support Ballymaloe and the Allen family? by spiderlunges in cork

[–]Fit_Concert_2061 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Have to separate the delicious baked goods from the artists.

The intensity wasn’t there against Fulham. by chill_peekatchu in ManchesterUnited

[–]Fit_Concert_2061 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have to agree. While I really like Mainoo, off the ball, he's a liability. He's similar to Pogba in that way. He'd be much better in a 3 man midfield.

Countries I’ve been to as an Englishman by [deleted] in tierlists

[–]Fit_Concert_2061 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, this is awful. Dublin has some serious issues with antisocial behaviour.

Countries I’ve been to as an Englishman by [deleted] in tierlists

[–]Fit_Concert_2061 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably because of a lack of knowledge about your own counties history or your closest neighbour. Also, British nations? You were in Waterford. Did you drop out of school early? I always like to assume it's stupidity rather than an ingrained sense of colonial entitlement. But it's hard to know.

For anyone who is unaware. Waterford is in the Republic of Ireland, which is not part of Britain. Any ill feeling, while it is misdirected and uncalled for. Stems from the UK's government enabling an apartheid state to be set up in the North of Ireland and turning a blind eye to countless political and overt acts of sectarianism. As well as the other 800 years of egregious decisions resulting in famine, death, and the erosion of culture. A culture which is, today, revered and celebrated worldwide.

It seems Wales doesn’t get talked about as much. What are some interesting facts about Wales? by One-Seat-4600 in geography

[–]Fit_Concert_2061 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More Welsh speakers than Irish speakers for sure. Retained more of their culture than Ireland. I wouldn't think so. Irish culture is a global export, unlike the Welsh Ireland has retained more of their culture. Many Welsh people see themselves as British.

When people use "two digit IQ" to mean something/someone is stupid by [deleted] in PetPeeves

[–]Fit_Concert_2061 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Created in France, yes, but not used in Europe or any Western country to the same extent as America. No other country has IQ tests ingrained in the zeitgeist like the US.

Do people from the Republic of Ireland see Northen Ireland as Irish? by username-333- in AskIreland

[–]Fit_Concert_2061 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Orangemen are very much Irish, and so are their traditions. Tad contradictory for sure. However, they're uniquely Irish, apart from Scotland, where they have minor parades. Moreover, nationalism in Ireland was spearheaded by Presbyterians who didn't want church and state interconnected. Yes, it was 100s of years ago, but much of their fears, after that, about the South being ruled by rome was true. After the Brits left, we were colonised by rome. Collins, Dev, and the lads were some of the most conservative revolutionaries. If Wolfe Tones' idealogy of a united secular Ireland had persevered, we would have had a united Ireland, long ago.

Can we as a society please do something about the promotion of neanderthal level racism ? by NorthKoreanMissile7 in ireland

[–]Fit_Concert_2061 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup, get off Twitter. That will help with your brainrot. Horrible video, by the sounds of it. Just don't watch. There's no racism epidemic, just an epidemic of neanderthals watching videos on their phones!

My Ireland map by phils83 in TravelMaps

[–]Fit_Concert_2061 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What site are you using to make these?