British at home, Irish abroad

[belfastlad]

I noticed a tendency in unionists that when they take long trips away from the place they always seem to think of themselves more and more Irish, 2 week ago a unionist even said it on "Lets Talk". I would suspect the variables for this would be that they are under no pressure and the sectarian atmosphere is removed when they are abroad and everyone around them thinks of them and treats them like an Irishman, it shows them it isn't so bad being one after all. Of course there are exceptions but it is interesting nonetheless.

[Halibut]

Which is good then?!. It's a small island. Most people have a basic sense of place.

[Leftfemme22]

They are considered very much Irish when in Britain. The term 'paddy' does not stop at the border.
Flag waving and marching around in sashes and bowler hats is quite an alien sight to the vast majority of British people. It certain doesn't represent them or reflect their culture.

[belfastlad]

They are considered very much Irish when in Britain. The term 'paddy' does not stop at the border.
Flag waving and marching around in sashes and bowler hats is quite an alien sight to the vast majority of British people. It certain doesn't represent them or reflect their culture.

Isn't just limited to Britain though.. even in former uber-British colonies like Canada and Australia

[Trefor]

What's always struck me about many Irish people is the fact that they're Nationalists at home & Unionists in other Celtic countries.

They generally vote Labour - which is most certainly an Unionist party in Wales & Scotland.

[belfastlad]

What's always struck me about many Irish people is the fact that they're Nationalists at home & Unionists in other Celtic countries.

They generally vote Labour - which is most certainly an Unionist party in Wales & Scotland.

Possibly because of the unionist/tory love in during the troubles.

[Trefor]

What's always struck me about many Irish people is the fact that they're Nationalists at home & Unionists in other Celtic countries.

They generally vote Labour - which is most certainly an Unionist party in Wales & Scotland.

Possibly because of the unionist/tory love in during the troubles.

I doubt it - it was true before the troubles & it's true of people from all over Ireland.

In addition, there was little or no difference between Labour & Tory policies for most of the troubles.

I'm not sure what the SNP position was, but Nationalists in Wales disliked British military involvement of any sort in Ireland.

[Halibut]

EDITED for misreading.

[belfastlad]

What's always struck me about many Irish people is the fact that they're Nationalists at home & Unionists in other Celtic countries.

They generally vote Labour - which is most certainly an Unionist party in Wales & Scotland.

Possibly because of the unionist/tory love in during the troubles.

I doubt it - it was true before the troubles & it's true of people from all over Ireland.

In addition, there was little or no difference between Labour & Tory policies for most of the troubles.

I'm not sure what the SNP position was, but Nationalists in Wales disliked British military involvement of any sort in Ireland.

Well I get the feeling a Labour government would be friendlier to Ireland than a Tory one, usually they elect rich, arrogant, upper-class, pro-loyalist ejits with stupid s************************y accents and those are the type who usually look down upon the Irish in Britain.

Could be just me though

Also it under Labour that the UK territories got devolution and that would be a big plus as far a the Irish would be concerned.

[joel]

What's always struck me about many Irish people is the fact that they're Nationalists at home & Unionists in other Celtic countries.

They generally vote Labour - which is most certainly an Unionist party in Wales & Scotland.

Possibly because of the unionist/tory love in during the troubles.

I doubt it - it was true before the troubles & it's true of people from all over Ireland.

In addition, there was little or no difference between Labour & Tory policies for most of the troubles.

I'm not sure what the SNP position was, but Nationalists in Wales disliked British military involvement of any sort in Ireland.

Well I get the feeling a Labour government would be friendlier to Ireland than a Tory one, usually they elect rich, arrogant, upper-class, pro-loyalist ejits with stupid s************************y accents and those are the type who usually look down upon the Irish in Britain.

Could be just me though

Yes, the Tories have always been pretty anti-Irish. And Imperialist.
And anti- working class - and most Irish were working class.