You know …
Something that went past me — in last week’s news — was the fact that the Democratic Unionists, one of the two biggest parties in the Northern Irish Assembly, want to resume a power sharing government in the Stormont Assembly.
The fact Sinn Féin have objections? Goes without saying.
The fact both parties seem to be resting to sniping at each other in the press — rather than anything worse — is a good thing, as far as I’m concerned.
Adds a worrying factor to talks.
Personally?
Personally, I was a youngster during the 1970s and 80s: growing up with the impression The Troubles made Northern Ireland a dangerous place to visit.
I lived and watched the Northern Irish peace talks, that led to the Good Friday Agreement, and felt they were a good thing. Especially as that led to the likes of the extreme unionist Reverend Ian Paisley, and rabidly republican, Martin McGuinness, working together in relative harmony.
Bloody miracle, that was!
Right now? Given Brexit, stalled talks in Britain, delayed talks in Europe, and a New IRA making waves?
I’m seriously worried there’s more Troubles coming.
And hope they won’t.
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