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6/15/2025, 3:35:57 PM
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>This is a hilarious version of events btw.
Not at all. I'm talking about what people *thought*, not what was actually happening.
Many within the Republican movement had plentiful reason to believe that a "win" was possible in the early 70s. They then transitioned to a longer strategy. In the early 90s, you'd have been hard pressed to find a leader within the UDA who didn't think Britain were about to pull out.
As for
>who won
The correct answer has already been agreed upon. It was a military stalemate followed by a political settlement which favoured specifically the reformists and constitutional nationalists.
>Gerry and Martin's surrender look palatable to the masses
I'd expect this from some madlads in the Bogside, but not from people who follow the conflict.
I would call Gerry Adams a slimy opportunistic cunt in a heartbeat, but I don't at all doubt the sincerity in their push for peace. As you say; the Good Friday Agremeement included the remarkably significant concession of Northern Ireland getting actual legitimacy for the first time in its history. I don't necessarily agree with the whole
>le undefeated army :^)
shite that some shinners spout, but the notion that they "surrendered" is a push. Maybe if they'd dropped arms for Sunningdale, but not after a 30 year prolonged campaign. Still wish Éire Nua hadn't been dumped by those fags, though.
>This is a hilarious version of events btw.
Not at all. I'm talking about what people *thought*, not what was actually happening.
Many within the Republican movement had plentiful reason to believe that a "win" was possible in the early 70s. They then transitioned to a longer strategy. In the early 90s, you'd have been hard pressed to find a leader within the UDA who didn't think Britain were about to pull out.
As for
>who won
The correct answer has already been agreed upon. It was a military stalemate followed by a political settlement which favoured specifically the reformists and constitutional nationalists.
>Gerry and Martin's surrender look palatable to the masses
I'd expect this from some madlads in the Bogside, but not from people who follow the conflict.
I would call Gerry Adams a slimy opportunistic cunt in a heartbeat, but I don't at all doubt the sincerity in their push for peace. As you say; the Good Friday Agremeement included the remarkably significant concession of Northern Ireland getting actual legitimacy for the first time in its history. I don't necessarily agree with the whole
>le undefeated army :^)
shite that some shinners spout, but the notion that they "surrendered" is a push. Maybe if they'd dropped arms for Sunningdale, but not after a 30 year prolonged campaign. Still wish Éire Nua hadn't been dumped by those fags, though.
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