The truth is that the British government couldn't care less what the
taoiseach says about 1974-76 any more than the Russian government cares
about what John Reid says about anything
Published December 7, 2006
Regardless of the pandemonium Michael Stone caused outside the
Assembly, his appearance only served to distract from the confusion and
mistrust inside.
Published December 1, 2006
You could be forgiven for thinking that the only issue in Irish
politics at present is whether Sinn Féin ‘will sign up to policing’.
Published November 25, 2006
A lot of people, including the majority of the local meedja, seem to
think the judge called for an inquiry into her appointment.
Published November 19, 2006
Gerry Adams recalls the recent St Andrews negotiations and how Ian Paisley said 'Yes' for the first time in 50 years.
Published November 14, 2006
If the DUP come into the St Andrews process, it will be a final
acknowledgement by this most recalcitrant unionist constituency that
the days of domination, inequality and discrimination are gone for
ever.
Published November 9, 2006
When unionist politicians give a knee-jerk reaction it is the mentality
they reveal that still shocks.
Published November 4, 2006
Many people were incensed that the BBC - an
organisation funded by the licence-paying public - would provide an
uncritical programme live glorifying the RIR.
Published October 30, 2006
Is the DUP really a political party, or the political wing of a religious sect, or a family business?
Published October 25, 2006
It is a deal in waiting and what a deal it could be.
Published October 20, 2006
The St Andrews Agreement will bring about a seismic change in the North.
Published October 16, 2006
It remains far from clear that the
absence of evidence is preventing a proper resolution of the O’Hagan
murder
Published October 10, 2006
There is a rustling in the unionist undergrowth to indicate that the DUP may be preparing for a sea change in its approach to power-sharing.
Published October 5, 2006
The British has created a series of shop-window
fronts to give the false impression, particularly to those looking from
abroad, that Britain is addressing the unique problems here.
Published September 30, 2006
The nature and extent of all-Ireland arrangements are likely
to become political issues in the South instead of matters on which
all Irish parties agree and take for granted as a national objective.
Published September 25, 2006
It is hardly surprising three dozen or so Irish Republicans considered
getting together in Toomebridge to have a chat about the future of
their country and the role of Irish Republicanism within it.
Published September 19, 2006
With Sinn Fein's ratification of the British constabulary on the political agenda, Martin Galvin join's Danny Morrison's call for a serious debate on the future of Irish Republicanism.
Published September 15, 2006
The sincerity of those dissident republicans who believe
that the strategy of the Republican Movement is wrong is
easily tested.
Published September 10, 2006
Many Republicans believe that as part of the
negotiations for a return to a DUP headed Stormont, Sinn Fein will be
obliged to accept not only policing boards but the British
constabulary.
Published September 5, 2006
Britain’s history in Ireland is one of brutality and inhumanity, often
characterised through the abuse of political prisoners.
Published August 31, 2006
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