Poots 'unpersuaded' on Irish Act Edwin Lundy is using the Irish Language to portray himself as an uncompromising Unionist. Should legislation be passed at Westminister making it illegal to hinder the promotion of the Irish Language with the threat of a large fine, Edwin will immediately cave in!
The Irish language or Ulster Scots language should be given no government funding. Those who wish to promote their "looney language" programs should fund it from their own pockets. They should follow the example of the Independent Christian Schools who get no government funding and who do not seek government funding. They do not whinge and whine about it either!
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NOW SAM I ASK YOU ...WHAT WERE THEY SMOKING WHEN THEY WROTE THIS ?
MY AUNT WHO LIVES IN BOSTON ACROSS THE POND WE CALL HER OLD LADY O'LEARY SHE AKED ME RECENTLY WHAT SHOULD I PACK WHEN I COME OVER TO VISIT SO THIS IS THE LIST I MADE .
1 BULLET PROOF VEST
1 METAL /STEEL HELMET
1 FLACK JACKET
1 FIRE EXTINGUISHER
1 BACK PACK
I CAMO FULL FACE MASK
1 PR STEEL TOED SHOWS
I BATTERY OPERATED BULL HORN
( if you want to be in a protest ) AND BE HEARD
I CELL FONE WITH CAMERA ABILITY
1 CANTEEN OF WATER
1 BOX OF COTTON FOR YOUR EARS TO DROWN OUT THE POLITICAL YELLING.
NOW SAM IF I HAVE MISSED SOMETHING PLEASE LET ME KNOW AS THERE IS STILL TIME BEFORE SHE LEAVES FOR HERE
PERHAPS MR.POOTS CAN SUPPLY A MAP OF WHERE NOT TO GO AS SHE IS A BIT OLD FOR TO MUCH EXCITMENT...
SHE IS LOOKING FOR A FRIENDLY PLACE TO VISIT AND THE BROCHURE SAYS.......... SHE REALLY THINKS THAT THE TERM "FIGHTIN ""IRISH "
MEANS AS IN THE FOOTBALL TEAM.
Ireland is ranked friendliest place in the world
[Published: Wednesday 17, October 2007 - 13:45]
By Andy McSmith
The British have rarely been complimentary about the Irish down the centuries.
There have been the Irish jokes, insulting nicknames and the attitude that much that went on the neighbouring island was simply beyond the pale. Perhaps the greatest insult of all was that the Whigs called their political rivals Tories, after a type of 17th-century Irish rebel.
Now it turns out that the friendliest country in the world is Ireland. The prestigious British travel guide Lonely Planet reckons that, now the Troubles are over and the streets of Northern Ireland are safe again, the island's inhabitants have reverted to what they do best – drinking good liquor, making strangers feel at home and having fun.
The 2008 edition of The Lonely Planet Bluelist – a guide to places you should think about visiting – says: "Centuries of turmoil, conquest, famine and subsequent immigration have certainly taken their toll on the Irish. It has left them with a deliciously dark sense of humour and a welcoming attitude towards strangers.
"That famous ability of the Irish – to find craic (fun times with convivial company) in boom or bust times – means you're always in for a treat. These days, after the end of the Troubles, a cautious optimism reigns supreme, infecting the land once again with the sense that anything is possible."
The verdict was greeted triumphantly by tourism officials yesterday. Lawrence Bate, of Tourism Ireland, said: "We are delighted to have this endorsement of thousands of Lonely Planet readers. People have expectations that are far and away exceeded when they visit Ireland."
Scotland also makes an unexpected appearance in the guidebook's top 10. The Bluelist says: "Forget Begbie in the film Trainspotting – Scotland is becoming the destination for visitors to the British Isles, winning out over dog-eat-dog London.
"The Scots have survived English invasion, brutal weather and the pain of having the world's worst goalkeepers. This fighting spirit against insurmountable odds has left them with an extroverted, buoyant demeanour and a blackly humorous nationalism (you'd want to see the funny side after witnessing some of those goalies)."
There is also an honorary mention for the north-east of England, with its rejuvenated cities and wild countryside rated as the "most exciting, beautiful and friendly region in the whole of England".
The Irish have further reason to smile after claiming a place in the Lonely Planet list of the world's 10 best brewery headquarters, thanks to the St James's Gate building in Dublin, leased by Arthur Guinness in 1759. "If you don't know what it is that makes the Guinness brewery Ireland's number one visitor attraction, you must be under 18," the book says. "The syrupy black nectar is so good the Guinness executives are almost forgiven for touting a brewery tour that does not actually let you into where Guinness is brewed."
The Irish did not top the list, however. That accolade goes to Australia's oldest beer-maker, the Cascade Brewery, built in Hobart, Tasmania, in 1824 by Peter Degraves, an Englishman.
Most welcoming
Ireland
"A cautious optimism reigns supreme, infecting the land once again with the sense that anything's possible"
The USA
"They'll invariably welcome you and help you get the best out of the US, and all they ask in return is for you to leave your shoe bomb at home"
Malawi
"The friendliest people in Africa living in the warm heart of the continent"
Fiji
"Fijians have a rep for helping all travellers feel welcome, thereby allowing you to uncover the best from this sprawling group of islands. Just don't talk politics"
Indonesia
"They greet foreigners with open arms [but] if you travel to the beautiful island of Bali, leave the ecstasy at home"
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http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/article3068412.ece
© Belfast Telegraph
Sam i found these over at voice 4 demoracy and thought you could add them here to your mix.
Anonymous said...
Scraping the barrell here. Poots killed off the Irish Language Act. Admit you were wrong and give credit where credit is due. No doubt this wont be posted.
18 October 2007 09:01
george said...
I beg to differ, Mr Poots has merely pro-longed the inevitable!
St Andrews apparently made provision for the Irish language
The NIHRC have declared that a Irish language bill will be enacted
and as Merv points out on this article the language is benefiting from the dup/sf alliance!
Its time people woke up the DUP achieved nothing but shallow glory from the British and Irish governments at st Andrews.
They simply stole Trimbles policy and then covered up by making claims like 'no irish language' in support of there actions.
To be quite frank who cares if there is a irish bill or not, When you have terrorists leading the country a language bill is relatively little achievement!
18 October 2007 14:22
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