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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2016 7:52:07 GMT
What if a border poll was held and people voted 52% to 48% to join the republic, would the result be respected?
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Post by The Bishop on Nov 3, 2016 10:51:56 GMT
In short yes, but it might be a rather tortuous route getting there. Not unlike now, really.
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Post by warofdreams on Nov 3, 2016 11:06:13 GMT
I'm sure some loyalists wouldn't respect the result, while in recent years, I agree that the Westminster government would. But there's no point since 1922 where a border poll had any chance of going this way - so my question would be, what else would have changed to produce the result? If it was, e.g. a boycott by unionists, that might be problematic.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2016 11:27:44 GMT
I'm sure some loyalists wouldn't respect the result, while in recent years, I agree that the Westminster government would. But there's no point since 1922 where a border poll had any chance of going this way - so my question would be, what else would have changed to produce the result? If it was, e.g. a boycott by unionists, that might be problematic. Maybe if the vote was compulsory they would have no choice. |
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Post by carlton43 on Nov 3, 2016 15:46:46 GMT
I'm sure some loyalists wouldn't respect the result, while in recent years, I agree that the Westminster government would. But there's no point since 1922 where a border poll had any chance of going this way - so my question would be, what else would have changed to produce the result? If it was, e.g. a boycott by unionists, that might be problematic. Maybe if the vote was compulsory they would have no choice. Re-read that and then look up compulsory in a dictionary. |
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Post by middyman on Nov 3, 2016 17:00:48 GMT
Maybe if the vote was compulsory they would have no choice. Re-read that and then look up compulsory in a dictionary. And a grammar textbook on the subjunctive. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2016 21:46:51 GMT
Maybe if the vote was compulsory they would have no choice. Re-read that and then look up compulsory in a dictionary. so bizzare... |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2016 21:49:08 GMT
Re-read that and then look up compulsory in a dictionary. And a grammar textbook on the subjunctive. Pedant... |
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Post by carlton43 on Nov 3, 2016 22:04:42 GMT
And a grammar textbook on the subjunctive. Pedant... No he is pointing out glaring errors in your writing style as am I. Anyway better a pedant than an idiot!! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2016 22:17:40 GMT
No he is pointing out glaring errors in your writing style as am I. Anyway better a pedant than an idiot!! Only an idiot would be proud of being a pedant... |
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Post by Foggy on Nov 3, 2016 23:01:50 GMT
Re-read that and then look up compulsory in a dictionary. so bizzare... *bizarre I'd rather be an idiot than a moron or an imbecile. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2016 23:03:47 GMT
*bizarre I'd rather be an idiot than a moron or an imbecile. You clearly are one |
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Post by Foggy on Nov 3, 2016 23:14:45 GMT
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Post by carlton43 on Nov 3, 2016 23:17:18 GMT
*bizarre I'd rather be an idiot than a moron or an imbecile. You clearly are one Game set and match to Foggy. Mornington Crescent. Is English your second (or third) language? If it is we may cut you a bit of slack. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2016 23:20:55 GMT
You are forgiven my son, say three hail Marys and don't poke fun at my writing style again. There is method in my madness you know... |
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Post by carlton43 on Nov 3, 2016 23:24:29 GMT
You are forgiven my son, say three hail Marys and don't poke fun at my writing style again. There is method in my madness you know... Madness we certainly accept.................Method: I really don't think so. |
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Post by Foggy on Nov 3, 2016 23:25:14 GMT
You are forgiven my son, say three hail Marys and don't poke fun at my writing style again. Hallelujah! Testify, father.  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2016 8:08:54 GMT
You are forgiven my son, say three hail Marys and don't poke fun at my writing style again. There is method in my madness you know... Madness we certainly accept.................Method: I really don't think so. In the immortal words of King James I when bored by a sermon ....
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Post by johnloony on Nov 5, 2016 4:37:39 GMT
What if a border poll was held and people voted 52% to 48% to join the republic, would the result be respected? Yes, because (a) such a referendum would only be held in the first place if a majority of both communities agreed to it happening (in accordance with the usual weighted majority voting rules) and on the basis of accepting the result. In other words, there would only be such a referendum if the DUP were in a substantially non-grumpy and conciliatory mood. (b) such a referendum would only be held if the Republic of Ireland agreed to absorbing the North into its territory. |
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Post by The Bishop on Nov 8, 2016 11:43:33 GMT
Your points are well made, but given recent events one might be a tad wary of asserting that something could "NEVER" happen  |
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