DUP Brexiteer Makes Fool Of Himself In Meeting With Šefčovič!

DUP Brexit supporter Christopher Stalford spoke to EU Commission Vice President, Mr Maroš Šefčovič about unionist "concerns" about the NI Protocol, something he promises this party will never implement.
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[@heliotropezzz333]

And the DUP did not listen to the majority in NI who voted Remain. I believe the EU is a guarantor of The Good Friday Agreement.

[@sb8163]

@@GeorgeGeorgeOnly there's an interview on KZbin where Ian Paisley Snr. admits that Catholics in N.I. were not allocated housing for 35 years, that way constituencies could be controlled by the Unionists

[@jyvben1520]

and the USA.

[@flybywire5866]

@@GeorgeGeorgeOnly I would like to know that too, is this an effect of FPTP election system?

[@SimonCowie86]

The only ones that the DUP represent is the Belfast ones that are stuck back in the past but that’s not even 10% now The so called protests & valence is only Belfast. While everyone else has moved on & want peace & stand by the Good Friday Agreement. They hate the fact that the majority of the country Catholics Protestants Nationalists Unionists & others alike voted against Brexit by a majority of 55.8% it’s time the DUP stop acting like Hitler & start respecting our democratic right as the poeple of Northern Ireland if they don’t they will find out how powerful we are in May 2022 & the Storment elections.

[@razorednight]

@@SimonCowie86 If Unionist paramilitaries started up with the violence big time, they won't be the only ones fighting. No one WANTS violence, not even the Unionists I think, but I'm sure everyone is preparing.

[@telhadaway3833]

Being from Northern Ireland I would like to thank the EU for taking the time to come and explain their position and would like to apologise for the rude behaviour from the DUP and the meeting they don't speak for me or the pro European voices of northern ireland

[@joedonnelly6721]

I agree with you, being rude to a guest is unforgivable. They are always rude boorish and uncouth.

[@cathydoyle3416]

My worry for Northern Ireland is if that Australian meat gets in the farmers are finished, they can’t compete with cheap meat.

[@royfearn4345]

@@cathydoyle3416 then don't buy it. Continue to buy the best.

[@cathydoyle3416]

@@royfearn4345 always buy Irish meat it’s the best.

[@terencegorman4672]

@@cathydoyle3416 Here is Australian if the Aussies ever had the chance like I have of trying the Best meat and Cheese in the world they would not know what they have missed Ireland top shelf and very High quality food it does not come fresher or better up Donegal

[@peterjohnson7323]

Too late, old boy, the DUP voted for and it’s international law now.

[@davdonoghue]

Let them keep digging - this attitude is the reason why many young people have left these "people" to join Alliance.

[@jasonk7072]

Lots of tough talk from weak, insecure men. We are extremely lucky that the representatives from the EU sent to deal with these babies are not only more mature and way smarter, but also extremely patient and tolerant. The EU is looking out for the interests of the British people much more than our own institutions.

[@jasonk7072]

@Brendan Circuses Seems an excellent idea. Think how many problems it would solve.

[@Taladar2003]

​@Brendan Circuses I don't know. They don't really seem mature enough to join.

[@billfitzgerald43]

@Brendan Circuses sd

[@peterthompson1462]

The DUP is a minority view. It is clear that businesses are adapting. The DUP hoped brexit would give them their hearts desire a hard border on the island and consequently the destruction of the Belfast Agreement, something they hated from its inception-hiw the British Government give nationalist a democratic say in the running i Of NI!!!!

[@budapestkeletistationvoices]

Maros Sefcovic was a good choice. He's a Slovak socialdemocrat politician with 0 interests in either Ireland or the UK or NI. So he can assess the situation as an outsider. And he's a professional negotiator. That's why he was selected to represent Europe

[@murrayscott3513]

Blinded by hate, sums up the DUP. No cure for these guy's.

[@AlexJones-ue1ll]

Funny how the DUP only yells "Consent" when its about them. When it came to Brexit, they didnt even bother to ask about other parties consent.

[@gloin10]

@@ianmc8671 The DUP STILL haven't signed the GFA. The DUP posing as defenders of the GFA is the height of hypocrisy...

[@Whizzy-jx3qe]

@@ianmc8671 The judicial review into the protocol was thrown out of the high court in Belfast this afternoon.

[@conbutler2354]

Aw for the love of God, give these Nutbags an Island somewhere!!

[@Tellemore]

When it came to Partition the Loyalist/Unionists cared (as they had and have since the 1600s) only for THEIR consent. Democracy is fine but only on their terms.

[@Stevieboy130664]

He's another guy whose supposed to be one of the brains of the DUP. In other words he gets to share the single brain cell. I don't think he had it that day.

[@thegreenmanofnorwich]

He's one neuron short of forming his first synapse

[@gurkslunga]

Well the old brainlobes diagnose is valid in his case: On the right side nothing left on the left side nothing right.

[@hannahdyson7129]

I have never seen the term brain cell and DUP in one sentence before

[@abbofun9022]

@@hannahdyson7129 , not with the word ‘missing’ in there as well 🤪

[@Minime163]

No he isn't we sammy is.

[@MegaKapo12]

This guy is complaining to the wrong people it's like buying a burger at mcdonalds and go and complain about it to Burger King.

[@Minime163]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣very good

[@kimwit1307]

@@Minime163 To be fair, I prefer BK.

[@fearnothing3798]

Grey Squirrels aren't native to Ireland but they sure as hell create some havoc for the natural native eco system.

[@PerryUK]

Yes, but surely if he "believes" enough it doesn't matter?

[@peterjohnson7323]

Brains, competence and knowledge compared to ignorance and bigotry of the DUP. If he had any self-awareness he would be embarrassed by his question.

[@royfearn4345]

The DUP seem to have an excess of self-assured bullies who are not willing to consider the possibility that they are wrong. They don't like the EU, they don't like Ireland. I've a sneaky suspicion that they don't really like the UK! They have a very narrow viewpoint and want things all their own way. Selfish, greedy bullies just like the Brexit boys. DUP IS A MINORITY GROUP. They need to shut up and accept a reunited Ireland.

[@johnobrien2207]

@@royfearn4345 ..they don't have to accept it. How cares what they want..they clearly don t want to agree to anything..So let the dog bark away..he getting what he voted for.....he accepted and rallied for it...so if he got a problem...he better bark at himself

[@benangel3268]

That is more or less what these colonists are doing, barking loudly for the benefit of their own dogged ears

[@anglonorse2943]

"Never will" Rehashing all the old favourites aren't they? "Never, never, never" springs to mind

[@hermit-up-to-11]

Of course. Doesn't Unionism *_always_* talk in absolutes? Any other opinion is _lies_ and any compromise is _total surrender_ so this is just DUP business-as-usual, really.

[@eddys.3524]

Ah, that scene from "Der Untergang"....

[@hysemblack1716]

Talk about a broken record, "Nevaar! Ya-Knighted-Kiungdum! Naw Surrenda!! The Kueen!" One could sample it onto a remix.

[@PercivalBlakeney]

@Eddy S. Es war ein Befehl!!! 😶

[@PercivalBlakeney]

@Hysem Black Olstur syez nevarrr!! Nevarr! Nevarr! I'd better go and lie down. 🥺

[@peterzapp2091]

He represents the colonial masters' most aggressive minions, unloved by the colonial masters, unloved by the colonised people and even unloved by many of the colonists. That's a hell of a lot of reason for depression and for frustration.

[@misstricia]

As a Canadian watching this mess, I have to agree. It's like, buddies, figure it out, you actually lost in all the ways, thanks mostly to yourselves. I loathe colonialism, but I also know a lot about it first hand... These aggro DUPS are sad lackeys doing the dirty work for England and have mostly outlived their use. That's gotta suck. Being gracious they got what they got that they did not really earn, shutting up, and giving a lot of the ground back would be a much better long term strategy for keeping their union in tact. Like dudes, step 1: If you actually like the union, let ppl speak Irish FFS

[@susannehartl3067]

Mr. Sefcovic should have ended the talks at this very instant.

[@darkiee69]

He knows that that man represent a minority, and he doesn't want to "punish" the rest of the NI population, those who voted no to Brexit. And the EU is a guarantor for the GFA together with the USA

[@budapestkeletistationvoices]

He can't. His job is to do these redundant talks

[@mandycouchbean]

Max The EU have shown & respect for NI I respect them for that !

[@lordsummerisle852]

Cheer up Mandy. We beat the squareheads

[@lordsummerisle852]

2 nil to the Engerland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👌🔥

[@mandycouchbean]

@@lordsummerisle852 👍🙂

[@TheEvertw]

The level of outright hostility and hate displayed by Mr Stalford is shocking. Another sore winner.

[@lordsummerisle852]

2 nil to the Engerland

[@CollieJenn]

Watch him and his ilk during the upcoming July 12th Hate Fest. Terribly sorry but it won't be televised or reported on BBC but take my word.. its barbaric stuff. Yet the world tolerates this annual savagery. Maybe if they burn the EU flag someone might take notice this year.

[@gloin10]

@@CollieJenn They burn the Irish flag, the Palestinian flag and the EU flag regularly.... Some of the Loyalists are so angry with BloJo, they may end up burning the Union Jack this year...

[@mrrasbumboclat4120]

some one send him a copy of 3rd country rules, their argument is with boris Johnson and his Billy liar government.

[@simonwood5147]

Billy liar! that was a good film ....this must be the stage version and it's not quite as good!...

[@theghostintheruins]

Imagine being in the eu and trying to negotiate with these people for the last four years, you’d need the patience of a saint.

[@YouD0ntSay]

Agree I couldn't do it. Monsieur Barnier deserves admiration from us all.

[@MagereHein]

From the point of view of the EU there's not much to negotiate. The DUP has nothing to contribute to the problems at hand. Essentially it's just polite listening to and ignoring the whining. I imagine the EU people are thinking about the fishing trip and drinkies after.

[@MrOliver1444]

The EU representatives would see themselves, I guess, as dealing with mentally handicapped people

[@ayanamiry0]

No, speaking to the DUP I'd need a BLUNT!!!! Whatever their smoking is wayyyy better than we get in the States.

[@mandycouchbean]

Max Making a fool of themselves ! An occupational hazard for the DUP !

[@thegreenmanofnorwich]

It seems like a prerequisite

[@Garry_N]

They took their 30 pieces of silver and now have to back it up.

[@peterzapp2091]

Loyalist disloyal to his motherland's legitimately elected government. Loyalist disloyal to his colony's legitimately elected government. Loyalist disloyal to his colony's vote in the referendum.

[@alanthomson1227]

Only loyal to their supernatural sky fairy who is guiding the fools

[@cathrynharrison4734]

Its the DUP they were always like that ........ its their way or the highway

[@adamabele785]

Loyalist has a disloyal colon.

[@hughdunne1669]

They're only loyal to their UDA/UVF puppetmasters, who hate the protocol because it interferes with their drug smuggling operations.

[@TheCloudhopper]

@@hughdunne1669 And this is the first time that this truth has been spoken this clearly. Loyalists are only loyal to cocain, meth and heroine.

[@Scutumdeorum]

Isn't it funny that the DUP attack the EU for "imposing" the withdrawal agreement to NI but never say anything about the fact that's BoJo who decided to not send the agreement to devolved parliament for a vote?

[@PerryUK]

👍

[@gloin10]

@@PerryUK To be fair, all the devolved parliaments voted against the UK's Withdrawal Agreement from the EU....

[@louis-philippearnhem6959]

No devolution in the EU. Small countries are respected here!!!

[@gloin10]

@@louis-philippearnhem6959 Actually, smaller countries enjoy asymmetric power in the councils of the EU. Again, something that the Brixiteers never bothered to understand....

[@francesburns4570]

Surprised he didn’t just stand up and shout “No Surrender “ because let’s face these loyalist types are incapable of a grownup discussion about anything

[@kevinwillis6707]

its grandstanding for his base , and has no basis in reality

[@andybaird7003]

'these loyalist types'. Sounds a wee bit racist?

[@andygibson7390]

@@andybaird7003 that,s an understatement

[@ayanamiry0]

Its like going to get fast food and getting MAD cause you got your food fast and hot and good.

[@billcar6805]

Sinn Fein are always given grief for getting nothing done while in power in NI. Now you can see what they were trying to work with. The DUP campaigned for britains exit and won. They are now enraged because.....?

[@frankieseward8667]

I bet Sinn Fein will gladly go all out on the DUP next May. They're gonna have a field day with the upcoming elections.

[@NikCan66]

@@frankieseward8667 SF aka Soros Friends are lovers of Islamic hamas fawning migration. SF now hate the nation state and nationalist beliefs.

[@NikCan66]

I lived in both the North and Southern Ireland plus in England and Scotland over the years. I voted against EU treaties in Ireland and I utterly hate the EU and everything it stands for. I never thought I would agree with this unionist politician.

[@derekmulready1523]

@@NikCan66 What the**** was that vitriol Ment to convay 🇮🇪🇪🇺❎

[@NikCan66]

@@derekmulready1523 EU the politburo of European politics no different to China or North Korea.

[@noelpucarua2843]

Unionists are unhappy. Isn't that phrase you could use every day? Here's another one: Unionists say "No". Here is a little Unionist 3 verse rhyme: Never! Never! Never!

[@joedonnelly6721]

Rude, nasty and obnoxious. Just like frost. We are entitled unionists and we say never.

[@terencegorman4672]

100% Delusion and arrogant and looked like his Daddy and Mammy spent a lot of money on his education I hope there happy with all the money that was spent on his fancy facade A spoiled brat

[@petergreen8101]

The word "fool" is not strong enough in this case.

[@lizledbitter6711]

Amadán is possibly the word you're looking for

[@kristiankruse3964]

He is a member of the DUP, he should be an expert in making a fool of himself by now

[@miakeogh6844]

He is

[@johnjephcote7636]

The EU response was excellent and very comprehensive. The Protocol is the only answer to Brexit and the preservation of the GFA and the problem behind everything is Brexit.

[@timonsolus]

And Chris didn’t have the guts to own up and say that the DUP are opposed to the GFA. Because the DUP know that the GFA is very popular in Northern Ireland, and the hardline unionists opposed to it are a minority.

[@AKAtAGG]

Jacob Rees-Mogg sure gets around. Honestly had no idea anyone else could think like that man.

[@adrianred236]

Welcome to NI unionism/loyalism, enough of them to trip over.

[@scranneroram]

He's more Govey than Moggy.

[@cormackeenan8175]

Could you imagine trying to agree a business deal, when your opposite number is sniping at you , “you hate me because I’m not getting what I want” and some such nonsense.

[@lordsummerisle852]

Cheer up. We beat the squareheads

[@lordsummerisle852]

2 nil to the Engerland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👌🔥

[@arndbaggen3011]

I am sure when the DUP continues with their hardcore stance towards the protocol, they will be the ones who unify Irland

[@strategon28]

When they really provoke violence, it'll be their own destruction.

[@ThomBoecker]

Maybe they should have a referendum. After all, it worked so well five years ago.

[@SimonCowie86]

When they lose the First Ministers job to Sinn Féin’s Michelle O’Neill & lose the Deputy First Ministers job to the Alliance Party leader it will be a very rude awaking for the Loyalists & the DUP

[@jonathanbuzzard1376]

@@SimonCowie86 I know the first of those outcomes is almost certain, but is the second likely?

[@gloin10]

@@jonathanbuzzard1376 "I know the first of those outcomes is almost certain, but is the second likely?" Hard to say, but most recent polling has the DUP polling about the same as the Alliance Party, with Sinn Féin(SF) well ahead of both. The reality is that the sane part of the DUP vote is slipping away to the Alliance and the Ulster Unionist Party(UUP), while the insane/hardline part is leaking to Jim Allister's Traditional Unionist Voice(TUV), a party whose policies and rhetoric make the DUP look like the Liberal Democrats.... All it would take is for the DUP vote to slip a couple of percentage points, and the Alliance Party goes to second place, which would guarantee them the Deputy First Minister post.... The DUP may well split before the next Assembly elections....

[@thegreenmanofnorwich]

While I think reunification is probably in Northern Ireland's best interests, if I were in RoI, I would be very careful about having these nutters.

[@darkiee69]

Some of them might move across the Irish sea to live in what's left of the UK by then.

[@chrstnldg6652]

We don't want them here either. Got enough idiots already

[@hannahdyson7129]

@@darkiee69 They won't. Because they won't fit in The only place they would fit in well is in the Trump bits of the USA

[@andrewkenny4633]

Might be a big surprise if it comes to a vote for unification how many in the ROI will vote against it my belief is that the 2 parts of Ireland have been separated for too long for reunification to happen

[@24hrs365]

As an Irish man, thats not as crazy as it sounds because if the country unites again we'll get nothing but trouble from these loyalist lunatics.

[@orraman5427]

I'm sure that Christopher cuts a fine dash in his bowler hat and sash, just don't ask him to think..

[@alanthomson1227]

He’ll soon be out painting his lawn orange and processing all over the place pretending he fought in the Battle of the Boyle .

[@vectravi2008]

@@alanthomson1227 and the biggest irony is they celebrate the victory of a Dutch king over a British king. Crazy or what!

[@pedclarkemobile]

@@alanthomson1227 Ahh yes, the infamous Boyle Sports Brawl.

[@adrianred236]

@@vectravi2008 A Dutch usurper, over the legitimate British King to be exact.

[@gloin10]

@@vectravi2008 Worse than that! The Dutch King, actually a Prince of Orange, was gay. And supported by the Pope....

[@frogandspanner]

4:47 No, Max, they do not hate the EU and RoI: they *fear* them. They see that their (4:45) "untrammeled exercise in power" is coming to an end, and are panicking. Fear is a much stronger emotion than hate, so we must manage it carefully.

[@miakeogh6844]

The DUP have both fear and hate

[@cathydoyle3416]

@@miakeogh6844 true, they don’t think of the people.if that Australian meat comes into Northern Ireland the farmers are finished, they can’t compete with cheap meat.

[@a-borgia4993]

The smugness of the DUPer is unbelievable; blame BoJo.... Not the EU.

[@doubleducks814]

DUP stands for "Don't understand politics" they got outplayed by the big boys in the room.

[@cormackeenan8175]

It easy to understand his comments when one comes to terms with the fact that they genuinely believe that there the one in control and the only opinions that matter is theirs, it easy to understand the 30 years of mayhem in Northern Ireland in such a context When the EU members are confronted with these bullies, the EU will have even more sympathy for Republic of Ireland. The faux indication is stomach churning.

[@mercomania]

The DUP`s answer to anything they dislike is Never, Never, Never. Nothing constructive, no new ideas and no compromise. Just living in the past and worried their 100 years of absolute power is slipping through their fingers.

[@stevebartley8902]

Nothing logical about the DUP

[@susangavaghan]

I am so glad that Brexit backfired on loyalists. They can't get rid of the protocol and are so angry. They seem stuck on a hill, waving the union Jack, while the rest of Northern Ireland are adapting to the protocol and trading with the Republic of Ireland and the EU instead of Britain. They are so unreasonable and so full of hate. They are stuck in 1690 and are unable to progress with the rest of the world.

[@annemoncrieff3875]

Same can be said for brexiters, although different date

[@KTo288]

the DUP guy reminds me of sovereign citizens who recite "I do not consent, I do not consen" ad nauseum expecting that these words have the power to free them from the obligations of the law.

[@laurentmauduit7143]

I am a long time sub and love the channel. This is simply down to earth and everybody should watch it. I am French living in the UK for more than 20 years now. Irish problem? Very complicated! No, not really! Senile old people living in the past trying desperately to keep people apart. Peace x

[@nmarks]

If I was Šefčovič , I would have replied to the first point by saying something like: "I have every sympathy. The Northern Ireland Protocol was something which we never wanted to negotiate. Northern Ireland did not vote to leave the EU, neither did Scotland, but the rest of the UK did and for us this is a matter of immense regret. We would have preferred the UK had voted to Remain. Unfortunately, the British government took the result of the June 2016 referendum to insist that the UK left the EU and that has consequences. Northern Ireland is a special place. The Good Friday Agreement means that there must not be a border on the island of Ireland. Brexit means the opposite. This created a conundrum, a paradox which had to be solved. Remember, the EU never asked for any of this. This is entirely the result of the UK's decision to leave. The question is: How do you resolve this conundrum? That is when we, the EU, in conjunction with the UK govt, drafted the Northern Ireland Protocol. Before we negotiated the Protocol, your prime minister repeatedly assured the British public that there would be no border down the Irish Sea. However, we here at the EU knew that was impossible. Leaving the EU meant there would have to be a border somewhere, and given Northern Ireland’s special status, we knew it could not be located on the island of Ireland as the Good Friday Agreement forbade it. Therefore the only other place it could be located would be down the Irish Sea. Your prime minister was jubilant when he signed the Protocol. He celebrated it vigorously to mask his hypocrisy. He knew what he was telling the British public and what he signed up to were two different things. So please, remember, the EU did not ask for any of this and we sympathise with your concerns, but this is what the British government wanted. The person you need to address your concerns to is your own prime minister.”

[@Whizzy-jx3qe]

The dup have been neutralised by Johnson and are now in damage limitation mode.

[@ruairijoseph]

Who do the DUP actually think they are anymore. The tide has went out for the DUP and it’s only going to get worse over the next few years. TAL

[@heliotropezzz333]

I think the DUP need counselling. They all sound as though they are on the edge of a nervous breakdown.

[@jonathanbuzzard1376]

It's called cognitive dissonance and yep mental breakdown is an known outcome.

[@tommarshall1660]

Is he in with a chance of being Fool of the Week???

[@MaximilienRobespierre1]

Too early LOL

[@alanthomson1227]

No I would have to refer that to the monopolies commission .

[@tc2851]

It’s so close in style to the Harry Enfield skit titled Ulsterman on KZbin.

[@patrickfoley4695]

amazing the likeness lol lol

[@42earthling]

Maroš Šefčovič is really a patient man and very professional. He should not have to apologize for, nor explain why there is the need for the NI protocol. To say that the EU is punishing the UK is absurd of course, so far the EU has has been very flexible, even despite the UK acting in bad faith and instegating violence in NI.

[@jonathanbuzzard1376]

Please stop suggesting the UK has been instigating violence in Northern Ireland. That's the DUP and other hardline fascist Unionists. The rest of the population of the United Kingdom just wish they would go away.

[@proxis9980]

@@jonathanbuzzard1376 well as far as im aware JRM is not a DUP member nor from NI, is he not ?(Nor is Mr Farrage)

[@hopeforbetter382]

Having been thrown under a bus , it takes time to face reality!

[@niallocallanain3579]

What does the 'D' in DUP mean. Does he understand what democratic means?

[@marinusvos]

Dumbo!

[@Taladar2003]

From the moment I first learned of their existence I assumed the D stood for Dumb...since then I am not sure any more, could also be Disastrous or Destructive.

[@Iskelderon]

DUP = Doesn't Understand Politics

[@strategon28]

@@Iskelderon DUP = Don't understand Protocol

[@Whizzy-jx3qe]

Simple the D means Dicks add in UP and you get Under Pressure all three letters Dicks Under Pressure.

[@trevorblair197]

It's a bit like a drunk man running into the bookies waving a fiver one minute before the race goes off and picking a horse, win it gets beaten he then proceeds to blame the the jockey, the trainer, the owner, the horse, and even the bookie for taking his bet in the first place because the result wasn't the one he wanted. You pay your money and you take your chance, but at least have the foresight to study whats in front of you and weigh up all the possible options before placing your bet instead of betting blind. ✌️😎✌️

[@tomweldon7608]

Once again max hits the nail on the head with another great video

[@mattgreek1066]

👍🏾

[@billymac4242]

And to think that guy would most likely be a Tory if he lived on the mainland and probably get elected.

[@CollieJenn]

You could not put a piece of paper in between them. Frost and the wire brush Hoey's recent pathetic Punch and Judy show showed this distinctly in the HOC last week. when they read from the same ERG prepared script. There is no difference whatsoever between the ERG, 'lord" Frost, Moog, Gove, the Buffon Boris and the hardline northern loyalist street hoodlums and bums..

[@terencegorman4672]

He is well Dressy nice tie and that all the plus’s To look at him he looks arrogant and when he speakers there a lot of other words you could add delusions of the old days we are the bosses and just like theTitanic it started out and left you all know the rest of the story

[@MartinJames389]

That's an issue he should be taking up with the person responsible., That's BoJo and his "oven-ready deal", not Šefčovič who wasn't even in office when BoJo did the Protocol deal to get out of Theresa May's "backstop" alternative (which the EU preferred), whilst promising the DUP's mates in the ERG that he would rat on the deal. But he can't rat on it.

[@dasmaurerle4347]

The appreciation of the Northern-Irish problem by the EU is acting in good faith. It's an UK-internal problem after all. The troubles did affect the ROI only marginally, and would so in the future. The ignorance of the loyalist terrorists is mindboggling.

[@simonmc78]

Lots of people suffered in the south because of the troubles. To say only marginally is incorrect.

[@dasmaurerle4347]

@@simonmc78 i apologize for my ignorance. I know that family ties were harmed, but deadly violence wasn't a daily, common thing, was it? It's very difficult to understand the psyche of a divided nation. Even though I'm German, i wouldn't want to get involved in Irish matters if not asked...

[@simonmc78]

@@dasmaurerle4347 definitely not a daily thing but relatives up north were murdered, there were bombs in Monaghan and Dublin planted by the loyalists and for many years we couldn't visit our families for fear of being shot because we were from the south

[@simonmc78]

@@dasmaurerle4347 all good my German friend.

[@dasmaurerle4347]

@@simonmc78 i hear you...😔 Should i delete my comment?

[@DavidWilliams-DSW558]

His head looks perfectly normal. How can he claim that anything has been imposed on his head?

[@royfearn4345]

His head is not perfectly normal. Look inside and you'll find not one complete brain cell.

[@YouD0ntSay]

They really ARE a bit deluded. "Something his party will never implement". Have you ever seen a political party organising customs checks? 😆😆😆 Poor chap couldn't say "Something my government will never...", Respect to Šefcovič, he didn't play any of his jokers, like "Your PM whom you support personally negotiated and signed it" "You voted for it, didn't you?" "The backstop solution would have prevented it, but you rejected it, didn't you?" "How come your party supported Brexit when the majority of your people voted against it?" Respect to the Chef, Bosskovič!

[@YouD0ntSay]

@Bertrand Rocher Can we agree on delusional?

[@YouD0ntSay]

@Bertrand Rocher They'll die out one day. I'll hold that with Darwin's evolutionary theory.

[@estellapants]

@Bertrand Rocher I thought you fully agreed with the DUP whose real aim is to have a hard border back on the island of Ireland, in our last exchange you informed me that the option you favoured was the re-imposition of a hard border. Now you appear to be criticising the DUP?

[@estellapants]

@Bertrand Rocher lol, I have never been called that before! Thank you for your comprehensive reply and apologies for any personal charges I layed against you. Without re-hashing our previous exchanges, there are things you write in your comment that I vehemently disagree with and I regard as being factually incorrect. At this point, we have both laid out our positions in a comprehensive manner so there is no point in going through it all again.. One interesting aspect though I would bring to your attention is this, your views of people in the ROI and their aspirations are well wide of the mark, their views on or support for Nationalism and re-unification are much more nuanced than just outright acceptance. Irish nationalists as you refer to them are not as numerous as you may think in the ROI, Republicans yes, Nationalists no. Much of the Nationalist community in NI are white collar affluent, middle class people who would not necessarily seek or support re-unification. The other point is regarding your assertion that " the EU gave away its right to carry out customs checks to the UK and such a task is normally done by EU customs officials." My understanding is that it is EU officials who carry out those checks albeit under threat not UK officials. Anyways, thank you again for your reply , be well and go safely.

[@thommccabe7445]

They thought they were getting a hard border again backfired

[@i.dr.8012]

The UK should start a wine business, so much whining going on... "Brexit Tears" dry, served with fish and cheese. Could make a fortune in Europe with that 🙂

[@PanglossDr]

What they refuse to acknowledge is that the Protocol has been imposed by Westminster, not the EU.

[@highvolumepls]

Mr. Sefkovic, we suffered these monsters since 1922, Thankyou😊

[@JHatLpool]

04:50- '... to try to strong arm the United Kingdom to sign up to such an arrangement ...'. Sorry son, it's a done deal. You are too late. The leader of the Conservative and Unionist Party, Boris Johnson, signed the agreement six months ago.

[@andrewkenny4633]

Funny isn't it that the Conservative party becomes the Conservative and unionist party when they need the votes of the same unionist to stay in power Margaret Tacher did it as did Treasa May and Boris Johnson but what happened after he got an 80 seat majority he brushed them aside

[@lizledbitter6711]

Did his Mammy drink while she was pregnant with him? Or is there a problem with lead in the water where he lives?

[@misterbacon4933]

WHAM! Another hit by reality! Uh sorry, 'PROJECT FEAR'!

[@RONANTHEROCKET]

This is excellent!!!!!!

[@davidwright7193]

To be honest Max if the DUP rep didn’t actually soil himself in the meeting they have over performed expectations. No ability to accept the consequences of their own actions.

[@ATPL327]

Wow! You'd almost feel sorry for them sometimes. The DUP believe and talk as if they have clout, but in reality they are toothless! Would love to be there the day the penny drops!😅

[@miakeogh6844]

Why oh way no matter what panel they are invited to or what channel they are being interviewed on nobody and I mean nobody calls out their bullshit for instance what would they put instead of the Irish Protocol agreement

[@VolkerHett]

They need another 5 years to find out what happened

[@Loner-Wolf]

The temerity of Brixiteers to blame others rather than looking at their own actions really knows no bounds.

[@TheEvertw]

Mr. Šefčovič was very polite. He was well within his rights to remind Mr. Stalford that it is the UK government that represents the interests of the Northern Irish and the DUP, and that if he was unhappy with the outcome of UK-EU negotiations, he should have a word with Westminster. But that would be undiplomatic, so he didn't say that. He is being the adult in the room. He did demonstrate that the EU has taken more consideration of the lot of N.I. than Westminster has.

[@estellapants]

absolutely correct, the DUP need to forget about Dublin and talk to the Westminster Govt, they are the ones that negotiated and signed off on the Protocol.

[@anthonymcloughlin2634]

The main problem with loyalists and unionists is that they’re very angry people but they don’t actually know who they’re angry with. If they looked in the mirror they would find that is themselves that they are angry with.

[@wexfordgirl1]

There's no dealing with the Unionists. There never was.

[@timelwell7002]

Michael Mates, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland under John Major, and a pro-EU genuine 'one nation' Tory MP (now retired) knew that Brexit would pose a problem in Northern Ireland. Not only did he know this, but other (moderate) Tory MPs knew this too. Remember all those moderate Tory MP's who had the whip withdrawn from them? People like Ken Clarke, Oliver Letwin, David Gauke, Dominic Grieve, Sam Gyimah and Sarah Woolaston? They all knew that leaving the EU and the Single Market and the Customs' Union would lead to problems in Northern Ireland. As did Nick Boles, who crossed the floor of the house because he considered Theresa May's version of Brexit to be too hard. It simply isn't true to say that none of the Tories knew, or cared. Some of them did, but because they were saying something which Boris Johnson didn't want to hear, he got rid of them. The corrupt and mendacious mob now in the Cabinet can't say no-one knew. Their own (former) colleagues warned them often enough - it's just that the likes of JRM, Michael Gove and John Redwood didn't want to hear it.

[@kevinbyrne5265]

I've said this before here many times. The DUP and this brexiteer in this clip are scouring around for anything to disagree with and the "never" is just another "no surrender!" The problem with this self loathing and paranoia is there is nobody at the gates throwing spears over the walls, if there is its the people of NI wondering what happened to their systems of education and health, to dealing with poverty and getting the best for farmers and understanding climate change. I've never heard the DUP, anyone of them mention these issues, issues in the south of Ireland we are always asking questions about every day on our news and current affairs programs. All they talk about is the protocol and the Windsor Agreement and where is my lambeg drum so they get the message we don't negotiate with anyone because we still live in the apartheid state we set up in 1922 and we want it back. This is what this brexiteer is saying obviously in their own interpretation of brexit that is different than anyone else on the planet. It really is like going back in a time machine to the days of Craig and that mindset never changes in the DUP. What can we say no to next is all they think about.

[@pelimies1818]

Thanks for the lol!

[@thomaswilga735]

Just carrying on the tradition of NO bereft of any constructive ideas blinded by hate and intransigence, but it’s way too late to turn the MV unionist titanic around way too late

[@budapestkeletistationvoices]

I'm impressed that you spelled and pronouced Mr Sefcovic's name correctly.

[@IrishBodhranTippers]

The DUP, represent everything that is wrong with politics in northern Ireland

[@JustAGuyWhoLikesStuff.]

Dup Brexiteer makes fool of himself. Me: Do you have any idea how little that narrows it down?

[@alanfrost7696]

When does this one believe the world was created?

[@carpog]

Let's move the customs border into Central London so that it surrounds 10 Downing Street and leave it at that.

[@hannahdyson7129]

We need to move the rest of London away though first....

[@joeyjoejoeshabadoo]

This channel is a lad winning arguments with a paused tv😂

[@hannahdyson7129]

When aren't they making fools of themselves?

[@vinylrulesok8470]

Unfortunately the DUP feel that are the only ones who should be listened to in NI. They seem to think their opinions are the only ones that matter

[@johnholkham2420]

Yes DUP never wanted consent for 80 years . DUP supported the exit agreement, voted for Brexit, You should read what you vote for . Brexit was a very decisive NI and DUP knew this but they voted for it. Now they have it they hate it . More people in NI will now feel their best interests will be other more intelligent parties who think before they leap.

[@patrickcarlin4166]

Never, never, never. That’s the only words the DUP know.

[@andyoncam1]

He's DUP AND a Brexiter. How could it possibly have turned out different?

[@Dreyno]

Getting exactly what you asked for is punishment. Apparently 😄

[@markusr353]

A sovereign nation made an international agreement and got the terms they asked for. Now its subjects are complaining to the other party. How embarrassing.

[@seanmcwilliams6848]

If you give jr another free holiday he will be in like a shot

[@boribori8260]

Does British people really like that memory of good British officers bringing civilization to the some savage tribes?! they can watch Mr Maroš Šefčovič. pretty same!

[@YouD0ntSay]

You are funny! But you have a point. Mr Šefčovič gave the Northern Irish DUP a glimpse of culture, diplomacy, politeness and statesmanship. Let's hope it rubs off.

[@martinhommel9967]

These people are such fools.

[@Dash8Q400Channel]

The DUP are as useful as a fart in a lift

[@demos113]

Loonies. >

[@97henrik041]

We won't be hearing from this guy anymore.

[@griffithstoby]

Scary Irish man

[@demos113]

From the same land as him, the DUP are religious & vitriolic nutcases struggling to retain the power that they used to have.... it ain't working any more. :-)

[@joedonnelly6721]

That's what hurts the most. To the English he's just a paddy.

[@griffithstoby]

The guy made me think of Alan Partridge. That's why I wrote that comment. Tis a quote.

[@smith5796]

It was a semi erotic dream sequence with an IRA man if I recall.

[@griffithstoby]

@@smith5796 with vulcanised rubber pants...I think

[@annecasey1283]

How many times was Northern Ireland mentioned or even taken into account by Farage and his Brexiteers during the lead-up to the 2016 Referendum??? We are so lucky to have the EU supporting Ireland. If we didn't it would be like before with Unionists dominance and not giving an inch. Brexit unfortunately has opened up the huge inequalities that existed in Northern Ireland before with the help of the British governments. I living in the Republic was never fully aware of the injustices and British involvement in the North, until the emergence of Brexit and the UK Government being so dependent on the Unionist vote.

[@wardy2c]

His expression on that thumbnail though 😂

[@peterd788]

The DUP make fools of themselves on most things.

[@aljosacebokli]

Poor UK "being punished" now, we hear from many quarters. Before we kept hearing about how great and powerful it was and how EU needs it more than the other way around. These idiots need to go get some elementary education before embarrassing themselves so.

[@joedonnelly6721]

They have gone into victim mode. I think they enjoy it. At least now the world can see them for the idiots they are and always were.