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About LinkBacksInterestingly, I did note the phraseology that said it had been back unanimously by 'all those present'. Anyone know if there was a full turnout or not?
Interestingly, I did note the phraseology that said it had been back unanimously by 'all those present'. Anyone know if there was a full turnout or not?
Unenthusiastic about any of the buggers.
So Sinn Fein got policing devolved, and the DUP are getting the parades commission abolished?
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Unless there is a hung parliament after the Westminister Elections it is my belief that Unionists have pushed their luck enough if not too much for a while.
So much depends on the Westminister elections. Hopefully there will not be a result that leaves Unionists in a tail wagging dog scenario.
I know its not going to happen but if there was a way that Nationalist/Republican mps could stop this sometimes advantage for Unionism, should the unthinkable be considered.
As I cannot ever see Sinn Féin taking their seats at Westminister what about if they did not contest Westminister elections and give the SDLP a free run so that the Nationalists could at least largely counter balance Unionists in London
You know I ws just thinking that today, RE the SDLP and Westminster, can't see it happening though.Originally Posted by blinding
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The advantage of this deal in that respect is that if it is seen through P & J will be devolved before the Westminister election. The important vote in the Assembly is on March 9th. If it isn't passed Brown will call a Stormont election. I think it will pass but I doubt it'll be unanimous.
Anyone got an answer to this? Why should Catholics be targetted but not Jews?
Noticed that too. How unanimous is unanimous?
He didn't just say that either, he refused to give the question a straight answer.
"Everyone who started the meeting finished the meeting."
Was Jeffrey at the press conference. He's been very quiet. Is it possible that the Brits are prepping him to be First Minister if Robinson crashes and burns? He's too ambitious not to be up to something.
No. Wee Jeffrey has worries of his own.
It's an interesting question: it would certainly strengthen nationalism if it went into a similar pattern to that of Quebec - the difference between the BQ and the PQ. If SF have accepted the principle of consent and the NI Assembly, then there is no logical reason to stand in Westminster elections on an abstentionist ticket. It does not further the cause of Irish nationalism, and in fact weakens it.
I was also thinking today about the logic behind the new manner for electing FMdFM; and the prospect that Alliance will provide the Justice Minister. Both are essentially a stitch up by the DUP and SF to solidify their electoral position against the UUP and SDLP. With Ford as Justice Minister I can imagine that Alliance will probably get an electoral boost, and the expense of the latter; likewise the new FM election method.
Who would have thought? Northern Ireland - a DUP/Sinn Fein condominium!
Unenthusiastic about any of the buggers.
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