Re: Diddums! Poor Varadkar!
Originally Posted by
The Artful Todger
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We don't NEED an EU trade deal. We'd be better to not have one.
As for a united Ireland, there's a great many loyal British people in Ulster who will put few obstacles in THAT plan.
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True, it's not a nice taste in the mouth to see the IRA in charge of Eire's future. So much blood on their hands.
But what will be will be, there's nothing we can do about it. I truly believe though, and me being of good Irish stock, that the rules regarding free movement between Southern Ireland and the UK should be stopped now. They are part of the European Union from choice, we have left (almost), so Eire should be treated exactly the same as any other EU member and require passport and soon to be visa to get into the UK. They should not be given any favours.
As for Northern Ireland. A recent poll concluded that the majority would favour a United Ireland. So be it. Let them have their referendum and decide, Those wishing to become Irish citizens and part of the EU have their passports remain red with the EU symbol and authorisation. Those who wish to remain within the UK family, likewise with blue passport. Those with blue passports should be allowed to travel freely between NI and the UK, but not those who have chosen the EU.
Oh if only life were that simple