TheSecretDiplomat
@thesecretdiplomat
Likes: discussing facts and debating differing opinions. Dislikes: those who confuse the two.
I can't put in any better than our friends in Ukraine. Mind your own business Jim.
The urge to high five after someone has tested a hypothesis with reference to a statistical comparative analysis from a reliable verified source.
The British government cannot call a referendum in Northern Ireland on the subject of reunification with Ireland "at any time". A referendum can only be called if the British Secretary of State for Northern Ireland determines (based on evidence) that a majority of the people of NI would vote yes.
Ireland's engagement with international efforts is very well documented. Like every state it seeks to maximise outcomes from its negotiations.
Always important to highlight these moments of idiocy from the far-right. If you support the far-right and you're in Ireland - congratulations you're a British Unionist. I'm sure you're going to be really popular 😉 You might even get to meet your heroes Jeffrey or Charlie some day 😂
Government backed legislation hasn't been in progress until June 2025.
Well I'll remind anyone reading the thread that you falsely claimed that Ireland's population is 7.18 million. As I've accurately described above - when you calculate Ireland's direct bilateral contributions, its share of EU contributions, and its refugee support costs - Ireland is one of the...
So in response to my explanation that the San Remo Manual (that you cited) expressly forbids blockades from preventing free passage of essential supplies for civilian populations, you responded with "What about Operation Starvation?". I'm pointing out that the San Remo Manual was created 49...
The UK I think you mean to say. And presumably you believe the Kurds, Navajo, Catalans etc etc are also wrong. But regardless, you're incorrect. Here's a helpful explainer:
Might be easier to take these one at a time. So Sinn Féin never supported Home Rule, they very actively opposed it. Below is a fairly good summary of Sinn Féin's position in Arthur Griffith's own words a few years before he founded the party. He formulated the so-called 'dual monarchy' policy...
😂 yes he's blocked and run away now with his Royal Marine tail between his legs. Give him another few decades and he'll be just like a any other colonial relic insisting on his right to still call it 'Rhodesia'. He doesn't seem to be a fan of the current state of affairs 👇
My mate Seán would probably object if I posted a picture of him on social media to demonstrate he exists 😂 So in lieu of that, hello from Ireland from a random assortment of public figures 👋 (I'm intrigued to understand more about the Scotland and Ireland thing!)
Well the Romans certainly described them as Britons - or more accurately 'Britanni'. The etymology of that word is a little less clear. But obviously, there were no Britons in Ireland. The people of Ireland were Gaels.
There were no famines in Ireland following independence. Ireland's economy also grew relatively steadily following independence. Growth greatly accelerated following EU membership and the effects of globalisation. Scotland also had an IMF bailout so I'm not sure what conclusion that would lead...
Oh that's a very fair correction of the record, I see I was confusing you with @bluelion70.bsky.social - so we can agree that the below is false and move on to the other flaw claims now?
I can only highly recommend Ireland's oldest commerical brown sauce - YR. Make sure to get it in the glass bottle 👍
I'm afraid Jon has blocked and run away so I'll have to leave the fact checking there with you! 😂
...teens. Anyway sláinte from the back garden in Ireland on a nice spring day here 🍻
Hope and bravado isn't a particularly good strategy. The EU is an economic and political union founded on treaty law. Don't end up like this guy 👇
IPrem has blocked and run away. It seems it is a real account then 😂 @premnsikka.bsky.social
Same story as everywhere else really. A tale as old as time sadly. Probably best summed up by this 👇
Oh it's quite common, roughly about a third of the population (per the 2021 census).
You're unaware that Northern Ireland has a power sharing system of government? 👇