Should Irish Institutionalised Cowardice Continue?

[qwe]

It is a sad reflection on the Irish Republic that in the struggle for freedom in the second world war; a struggle which eventually made Ireland a net gainer from the EU at the cost of poverty in the UK, that Ireland did not lose one single soldier in the that war. Thankfuly individual Irishmen; some loyal to Britain others loyal to the Republic, joined the British Army while the Irish State washed its hands.

As we speak American, British and Canadian troops die everyday in Afghanistan to defend the freedom of the Irish people as part of the West yet not one Irish soldier has died for that freedom. Ireland is like a vampire drinking the blood of other nations to get a free ride for her defence.

French and German cowardice in Afghanistan is legendery and it is a surprise that the people of those countries are not embarassed by the way their trooops are carefully shielded from danger in a country at war. But these are nations have fought before and will fight again. The Irish State has institutionalised cowardice in it's constitution.

Yellow in the Irish flag stands for cowardice. Is it not time that the Irish defended their own freedom and the freedom of their allies? Is it not time that Ireland grew up as a nation and accepted that in a world where dark forces are threatening her own democracy and freedom that she should learn to be brave, learn to stand up for herself and learn to share the burdens of defending the West?

Peacekeeping is no substitute for defence.

[PaintingMedium]

It is a sad reflection on the Irish Republic that in the struggle for freedom in the second world war; a struggle which eventually made Ireland a net gainer from the EU at the cost of poverty in the UK, that Ireland did not lose one single soldier in the that war. Thankfuly individual Irishmen; some loyal to Britain others loyal to the Republic, joined the British Army while the Irish State washed its hands.

As we speak American, British and Canadian troops die everyday in Afghanistan to defend the freedom of the Irish people as part of the West yet not one Irish soldier has died for that freedom. Ireland is like a vampire drinking the blood of other nations to get a free ride for her defence.

French and German cowardice in Afghanistan is legendery and it is a surprise that the people of those countries are not embarassed by the way their trooops are carefully shielded from danger in a country at war. But these are nations have fought before and will fight again. The Irish State has institutionalised cowardice in it's constitution.

Yellow in the Irish flag stands for cowardice. Is it not time that the Irish defended their own freedom and the freedom of their allies? Is it not time that Ireland grew up as a nation and accepted that in a world where dark forces are threatening her own democracy and freedom that she should learn to be brave, learn to stand up for herself and learn to share the burdens of defending the West?

Peacekeeping is no substitute for defence.

Biggest nut in a while. Are you saying that not one Irish soldier died in WWII? Are you stupid, cause it looks that way.

Oh and thicko, the Brits were not being defensive when they invaded Afghanistan, an invasion is offensive

[silvamuppet]

Biggest nut in a while. Are you saying that not one Irish soldier died in WWII? Are you stupid, cause it looks that way.

Oh and thicko, the Brits were not being defensive when they invaded Afghanistan, an invasion is offensive

A first post and it's cr@p like that (original post).
Me smells a troll.

I wouldn't justify it with the response to him PaintingMedium!

[PaintingMedium]

Biggest nut in a while. Are you saying that not one Irish soldier died in WWII? Are you stupid, cause it looks that way.

Oh and thicko, the Brits were not being defensive when they invaded Afghanistan, an invasion is offensive

A first post and it's cr@p like that (original post).
Me smells a troll.

I wouldn't justify it with the response to him PaintingMedium!

Yeah I know, I would imagine it is an American actually, British people are not that stupid.

[Mikewex]

As we speak American, British and Canadian troops die everyday in Afghanistan to defend the freedom of the Irish people as part of the West yet not one Irish soldier has died for that freedom. Ireland is like a vampire drinking the blood of other nations to get a free ride for her defence.

Since its seems to be just blood you are looking for, hows about we just randomly shoot an Irish soldier for each war you personally think is a good one? Considering how small the Irish Army is before peacekeeping duties it would be about as useful, and would give you the blood you desire.

And if you would just like to sign up for the Irish Army, we can get started in choosing the first soldier to represent Afganistan.

[Electro]

As we speak American, British and Canadian troops die everyday in Afghanistan to defend the freedom of the Irish people as part of the West yet not one Irish soldier has died for that freedom.

Well I for one am glad we're not taking part in that neo-colonial exercise.

I can see more leftists and Socialists abandon their pacificist, "anti-Imperailist" position and start attacking Ireland for its neutral position, which thanks to the rejection of Lisbon, remains fundamentally in place. Are you one of these perhaps?

[Aindriu]

S/he is colour blind as well! Yellow???? It is ORANGE you dope!

[Tony_1975]

It is a sad reflection on the Irish Republic that in the struggle for freedom in the second world war; a struggle which eventually made Ireland a net gainer from the EU at the cost of poverty in the UK, that Ireland did not lose one single soldier in the that war. Thankfuly individual Irishmen; some loyal to Britain others loyal to the Republic, joined the British Army while the Irish State washed its hands.

As we speak American, British and Canadian troops die everyday in Afghanistan to defend the freedom of the Irish people as part of the West yet not one Irish soldier has died for that freedom. Ireland is like a vampire drinking the blood of other nations to get a free ride for her defence.

French and German cowardice in Afghanistan is legendery and it is a surprise that the people of those countries are not embarassed by the way their trooops are carefully shielded from danger in a country at war. But these are nations have fought before and will fight again. The Irish State has institutionalised cowardice in it's constitution.

Yellow in the Irish flag stands for cowardice. Is it not time that the Irish defended their own freedom and the freedom of their allies? Is it not time that Ireland grew up as a nation and accepted that in a world where dark forces are threatening her own democracy and freedom that she should learn to be brave, learn to stand up for herself and learn to share the burdens of defending the West?

Peacekeeping is no substitute for defence.

The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq are an act of terrorism. It's a credit to the French and Germans that they told the Yanks to fuk off.

Oh, and our flag is green, white and orange. There's no yellow in it. I'm guessing brains aren't your strong point.

[zakalwe]

neutrality is not in our constitution.

peacekeeping is a valid role in internation conflict resolution.

[Electro]

It's a credit to the French and Germans that they told the Yanks to fuk off.

Though it's interesting to note that the neo-con appeasers Sarkozy and Merkel probably would commit troops to upcoming US/Western expansionist projects such as Iran now.