Comments by "Taint ABird" (@taintabird23) on "Ireland's immigration CRISIS | "They fought for sovereignty then handed it to the EU!"" video.

  1. Can you defend Brexit as a 'very sensible decision' in the face of reality?
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  2. No thanks. I don't enjoy the poverty.
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  3. Its hardly a shithole. The poorest 20% of Irish people are better off than the poorest 20% of British people. You actually have people reporting to UK hospitals with malnutrition, some that is unheard of in Ireland. Ireland is also more democratic, has a more free press, and a better educated population, for example. Some shithole. Workforce productivity in Ireland leaves the UK in the dust. Its not hard - the UK is one of the least productive members of the OECD. If you are intending to stun the world with your cleverness, you might learn to spell border. 'Literally as stated above'.
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  4. Lapdogs? We voted for every stage of our membership - they are literally doing what they were told to do: be pro-EU.
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  5. It makes sense to you because she is aping English attitudes and the English world view which, of course, you do to. I wonder about the kind of time you spend in Ireland and the extent to which you have immersed yourself in the culture of the place. It is not reflected in your comment, you must find Ireland a very strange place indeed. The Irish only blame the English for its historical problems. It is richly deserved. Ireland was the only country in Europe that was ruled by a class who were a minority with a different religion, culture, customs and language to the majority. This is the source of all the historical grievances. However, I do agree that it is a disgrace that Ireland expects British servicemen to defend Ireland. In that respect, Irish thinking is dysfunctional. The UK is no longer the large trading partner it used to be for Ireland. Ireland trades far more with the United States and with the EU these days, and as a result, Irish living standards have risen. Brexit means that Ireland has replaced British imports with imports from the EU. In 2016, only four other countries bought more UK goods than Ireland. And don't forget, the CTA is a two-way street. Without it, your trips to Ireland would be more difficult. Finally, in Ireland, more crime is committed by local Irish people than by immigrants or refugees.
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  6.  @annieluctor7524  Well, of course you will well know that there were no Norman French invaders of Ireland; instead there were Anglo-Norman invaders who were referred to as 'the English' as early as 13th century. The Statues of Kilkenny (look them up) were laws designed to promote English rather 'Norman' or 'French' customs, dress and language in Ireland. You need to immerse yourself in the Irish perspective for a nuanced understanding of the country you like to spend time in. What arguments do you make in defense of English rule in Ireland? Do you have any, or are you just uncomfortable with the Irish perspective on that rule?. Are these the people in Ireland that you find 'narrow-minded' and 'parochial'? The kind of people who believe and understand historical truths that for you make you feel uncomfortable? Because that would be pretty much all of us. Like your wife, I have also lived abroad and my spouse is also not Irish. Travel has certainly broadened my mind, but I also possess an in depth understanding of Irish history and the influence of the colonial experience on the Irish personality, culture, world view and so on. It is quite possible you have a poor understanding of the reality of empire, and in particular the Irish experience of it. Just like in your country, there are narrow-minded people with parochial Irish attitudes, but you give no examples of it. However, I don't think the Irish have the same deference towards the establishment as you would get in your country. 'Knowing your place' and nepotism are codified in a class system in your culture. You literally have a ruling class, with many of them occupying a strata in English society that goes back to Norman invasion in 1066. Less so in Ireland. Ireland is a more democratic country than the UK and it is difficult to transpose a British understanding of politics onto Ireland with any great accuracy.
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  7.  @annieluctor7524  Intellectual bluster? Is that what facts are called in the land that has had enough of experts? It's a rhetorical question, don't worry. Enjoy your time on the Shannon. A more peaceful place is hard to find.
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  8. Brexiters talking about the Irish 'Not thinking things through'. With straight faces.
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  9. ​@KMartin-jf5kwCan you explain your statement?
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  10. For the record, I'm only referring to the two Brexiters in the video. My comment seems to have touched a nerve with KMartin-jf5kw below, and he has departed in a sulk.
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  11. @KMartin-jf5kw I was only referring to the two dunces in the video.
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  12. Not the intelligent ones.
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  13. What evidence do you have to support that statement?
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  14. Ireland is one of the least corrupt countries on the planet, no matter what Irish people tell you.
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  15. ​@TheGamesEmporiumI went to Britain on February and I could believe the levels of absolute poverty I saw there. And here we are led to believe it is one of the richest countries in the world. The poorest 20% in Ireland are 33% better off than the poorest 20% in the UK.
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  16. Ain't that the truth!!
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