Ireland vs Northern Ireland?

Question

in ur opinion how would you resolve the situation between the north and the south of ireland?

to get ireland back as 32 counties and not da 6 counties ruled by england

i mean to get all 6 counties back as well

Answer 1

why does it need to be resolved by us.

Answer 2

They need to accept they lost Northern Ireland in the war, it is part of the UK, the Republic is pefectly okay the way it is.

Countries all over the world and only portions have been taken over, I mean Imagine if all beaten areas started demanding their land back, since historically it has all been owned by some one else at some point there would be chaos, anyone on here fancy vacating there home? because it used to belong to another country?

Besides the Republic has absolutely no need whatsoever for the north, their economy in the south is good, they have lived this way for a long time.

To resolve the conflict the south and north should stay the way they are and Tony Blair should stop being being so bloody nice to all the terrorists who are the real problem anyway, Maybe then Catholic and Protestant would not have to worry about intermingling more.

Answer 3

Some good answers here.
It is good to see the Northern Ireland troubles aren't what they used to be.

I think what needed to happen was a genuine commitment to enfranchise and include the minority but significant Catholic communities of Ulster. The ever-present distrust between both sides pushed them into taking out their frustrations in paramilitary anger to try to "protect" their own. I kind of feel, however, that as long as there is a Protestant majority in Ulster it will seek to remain part of the U.K. Just because of the long-standing distrust on both sides, Anglican Irishman won't want to be swamped by the rest of Catholic Ireland. They've got a good situation there at the moment where Northern Ireland is self-governing but Catholics also have representation.

Just got to wonder where we go from here? United Ireland?
Hope I've read the situation right?!

Answer 4

I believe that they should be reunited - It was England's land grab that was wrong in the first place, just because it's been awhile doesn't change that. England should take the step and withdraw. What on earth are they still there for in this day and age? There will be some adjustments to be made, but it needs to be done.

Partitioning countries does not work. Never has. Eventually there is a war.

My opinion doesn't factor into it though, as I am an Irish-American, and it's not my country. Other countries trying to insert their opinions/will by force is what created the whole mess.

And it isn't really a religious problem - those are just the lines that have been drawn. The ones with power want to keep it.

Answer 5

Although I love Ireland, it is very backward. To still be fighting over Christian religions after all these years. Northern Ireland considers themselves Irish, so England should just let them all be Irish and give up any control or support in the north.

Answer 6

Ironically: the muslim terrorist threat has pacified the area massively...

The IRA, UDA and others are so feared of being labelled a terrorist in the post-9/11 redefinition of the term...Remember theh support they used to get from America...they can't afford to lose that: There HAS been a a dramatic turn for the better over there, I was in Belfast three weeks ago for a wedding, I would never have dreamed of going before 9/11....

The world is turning, or it seems to be at least

Answer 7

Ireland has no separate existence.It has no economy or industrty of its own.It will have to depend on rest of Britain or UK for its survival.Independent Ireland is not viable.It will become a poor coutry like Bangladesh,Pakistan etc.It has to export only terrorism or narcotics for survival.Only united Britain or UK has a chance to survive or become another state of USA.The experience of small countries like Sri Lanka,Nepal should be an eye opener for the separatists.

Answer 8

It is a DEA subject which has a lot of pain on both sides. I live in Belfast and there may be a "ceasefire" but still a lot of hate in both communities.

The politicians have a lot to answer for again on both sides of the community with their stubborn attitudes.

I have a lot of friends in the South and most of the people both north and south hate the idea of confrontation, as the man says " it only takes one prick to spoil a bunch of roses"

Answer 9

TonyB, you're an idiot. The Scots came from Ireland, not the other way round.

I think it should stay as it is, if they want to stay as part of the union, and the general consensus in N.Ireland is that they should stay as part of the union, then you should respect what they want. On the contrary, I think it is the Republicans, who are trying to force the Unionists to leave the UK when they don't want to, who should f*ck off; what the Republic thinks is completely irrelevant and doesn't matter squat.

Answer 10

without a doubt get the thirty two counties under the rule of the south and give people the option of a new life in mainland britain if they so desire. Simple. should have happened in 1920!!

Answer 11

Have the six counties get together to vote to get England out of there and back it up by international force. If not, hold an election for both countries together as one..