24 February, 2021 00:59
CHRIS Donnelly (Column February 15) makes a fair point about the rudderless unionism”, not exactly a novel political insight. Though he ignores the planless nationalism” being advocated by Harvey, Feeney and the like.
They bang on about a border poll without the courtesy to present a blueprint about how this new Ireland will be delivered.
They repeat a fantasy island mantra which simply suggests that a border poll will be the catalyst to create a new economic and political utopia. Come on, not that old chestnut.
Let me be clear, I am not against the creation of a new Ireland, but I have a vested interest in its successful outcome. Just a little reminder for those who suggest that the changing demography, otherwise known as a tribal dog whistle, will be the catalyst to a united Ireland; have we forgotten 100 years on that majoritarianism” is not a route recommended for a successful political project. I agree that our working-class