DUP Voter Doesn't Understand Democracy, Westminster Or Northern Ireland?

A caller named Jean phoned into BBC Radio Ulster to complain about...Stormont? Sinn Féin and SDLP members of the Assembly or that Rishi Sunak isn't imposing direct rule in Northern Ireland. I don't think Jean knew herself what she was talking about. She is likely to be a DUP voter however.
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[@mandycouchbean]

None so blind as those that refuse to see !

[@MaximilienRobespierre1]

The DUP!

[@jonathanwetherell3609]

@@MaximilienRobespierre1 When did they drop the E off ?

[@andrewcalladine2507]

@@MaximilienRobespierre1 they say a week is a long time in politics, considering that the DUP think that world is only a few thousand years old, just imagine who long does a week seem to them!

[@marvintpandroid2213]

Political flat earthers.

[@turnpiketumbler8938]

Nice!

[@belfasta]

I'm a prod and proud to be Irish and hold an Irish passport DUP don't represent me

[@richardmoloney689]

You're also reasonable.

[@haydala4673]

Welcome back brother 🇮🇪

[@jaws666]

Remember just because someone is a "prod" as the poster described themselve does NOT mean they are unionist or see themselve as british....while i dont know the exact number there are many "prods" in Northern Ireland who see themselves as NATIONALiST and IRISH.

[@alexanderlee5669]

Question for you, and excuse my ignorance. Are there many protestants who think like this?

[@tranceman22]

I've been a Unionist (atheist) for most of my life, but Brexit means I no longer care about the union. My Irish passport arrived today. 😃

[@ianbutler8776]

The DUP has always had their way for far too long. I would hesitate to say this but their decision to boycott the assembly may have more to do with Sinn Fein being the largest party than their distaste for the protocol.

[@lfcgero35]

Their thoughts are we cant have the fenians at the head of state as it has been ruled over by unionists the last 100+ years since the creation of northern Ireland

[@meijiturtle3814]

Of course it was.

[@ronniedewar7421]

Correct my friend

[@Tellemore]

NAILED IT.

[@ince55ant]

and the survey says: TOP ANSWER!!!

[@Sthilboy56]

To be fair to the dup they don’t understand anything much

[@jyvben1520]

and their voters even less ...

[@matt38]

If they don't want to be Irish then why don't they go to England and see how long they would be welcome for.

[@mikekelly5869]

In England they'd be called "Paddy" just the same as people from South of the border. british people don't differentiate and don't care. If you're Irish you're Irish.

[@matt38]

@@mikekelly5869 Mike so true, they are a JOKE born there raised there but yet it's not their nationality I come from Scotland it's the same here born here raised here lived all their lives here but say they are not Scottish what they are is the unwanted anywhere unwanted by anyone anymore their rhetoric of hatred and violence is 150 years out of date. They will not be welcomed here by a vast majority either.

[@radiosnail]

We don't want them. We've got enough hate filled ignorant nutters of our own. I do not envy the Irish Republic's task of dealing with and re educating "Loyalists" once your island unifies.

[@mikekelly5869]

@@matt38 Well, looking on the bright side, she's in a minority (thankfully).

[@matt38]

@@radiosnail I'm Scottish and live in Scotland the vast majority here don't want them either, they are the unwanted by anyone anymore.

[@clp91009]

Even if the protocol magically disappeared in the morning the DUP would find another reason not to form an executive. They simply refuse to play second fiddle to a Sinn Fein first minister. That’s my firm belief.

[@RobertK1993]

Ulster Scots should do what Northern Ireland vote on in election

[@hariowen3840]

You've hijacked the truth as your firm belief. 🤣

[@vincentlavery2568]

Huh?

[@gerardflynn3899]

It's everybody's firm belief.

[@christophermccauley-ts1mh]

The DUP are completely dishonest. By geography ( Nothern IRELAND) they are Irish. Yet they refuse to accept it.

[@chrissilver7719]

If you have based your life on the outcome of a battle from the 17th century you don't expect much coherent thought processes at work.

[@vladimirputin4822]

Don't forget about the talking snake.

[@Tonydjjokerit]

The sooner, we have an United Ireland vote, the better!

[@astromanicdave]

It’s will never pass in the Republic of Ireland. Not a chance.

[@ChrisHopkinsBass]

That’s not Jean - it’s Sammy Wilson putting on a voice

[@gloin10]

Sammy Wilson in drag? Oh the horror! The horror!

[@lizledbitter6711]

He's wearing really tight underpants then!

[@raygrant2439]

This is a scary place!!

[@deltakilo75bon61]

Ha ha

[@deltakilo75bon61]

You realise that image is going to haunt my dreams tonight. Help!!!

[@williamgoldsmith3796]

The strange thing is when this planter woman goes to work in England her English masters will still refer to her as a "Paddy"☺😛

[@ewanduffy]

Wouldn't be the first time that Unionists barged into somewhere where they weren't allowed and started to make decisions.

[@cheiftain732]

😂

[@olivierdk2]

😂

[@sarahbarrett1247]

They’ll not forget Dundalk in a hurry 😂😂😂

[@pdoherty02]

No harm but its people like this woman that gives northern ireland a bad name, all we want to do is live are lifes in peace no matter what back ground we're from

[@aidiemcg7413]

Couldn't have put that any better 👏

[@audreymcgready4329]

The exceptionalism of a Unionist.

[@patrickporter1864]

These are the people who emigrated to America and who created the current mess over there.

[@bmwracing1974]

This is what we the Catholic nationalist people have had to deal with for over 100 years. It’s time for a change. Time to unite Ireland. 🇮🇪

[@geovanniali6060]

Go raibh maith agut cara 🕊️

[@danguee1]

Isn't there something in the Good Friday agreement that mandates for a referendum once a near majority of public opinion in NI is in favour of unification? (how that's done I don't know). Isn't it time nearly?

[@danguee1]

Getting close.....

[@LoveProWrestling]

Surely it is in everyones best interest. Won't the majority of problems (political and economic) be resolved simply by giving back the occupied territory?

[@Tereyoc]

@@danguee1 the referendum has to be called for by the British government.

[@dwyerstrunks4462]

And this caller is the very reason why this island has to be reunited, we've been held back by these people far too long. And it can't come quick enough

[@RazorMouth]

NI wont exist by 2030

[@matthewbrady1562]

This is so true, partition has divided not only our country but our people and held everything back for over 100 years.

[@richardgawley4274]

Sinnfein and it's sectarian death squad, the IRA, have set your United Ireland dream back centuries!

[@dwyerstrunks4462]

@@richardgawley4274 Yawn !!

[@_____alyptic]

*Arlene Foster* - The one politician who single handedly brought the Irish Unification Cause closer to reality more than any Nationalist could. I wonder how she feels about that. 🤣

[@Dreyno]

I think that sort of introspection is beyond a member of the DUP.

[@roderickjoyce6716]

@@Dreyno Could she even spell "introspection"?

[@Dreyno]

@@roderickjoyce6716 “The police should be introspecting the Taigs. Can’t trust them.”

[@nightrunk]

@@Dreyno was thinking the same about all you English immigrants in the north of ireland

[@Dreyno]

@@nightrunk I don’t live in Northern Ireland and I’m Irish. So……….

[@saabsonsan]

The bed rock of the DUP voting base

[@mikekelly5869]

Look on the bright side. Most unionists have more sense and far fewer delusions. The DUP has shot its bolt at this stage. Maybe now things are starting to normalise with a slow creep towards the middle of the road from both extremes.

[@williamgeorgefraser]

Why is it that every time I hear a DUP voter or elected member speak, the image of Ian Paisley enters my head? Probably the worst thing ever to happen to Northern Ireland. And why would Southern Irish parties need permission to set up offices in NI? Russian parties such as UKIP, Brexit and Reform set up in the UK without permission.

[@Asgard2208]

Russian? Are you 12?

[@grooveygranda713]

Paisley from early 60's drummed it into them. Before Paisley it was the belief the status quo would be maintained. Every single unionist was on board in August 15th 1969 when Paisley had his mobs try to cleanse belfast of Catholics cuz he could see in the future that Catholics would at least control city hall. Hence the phrase he uttered once, " kill the nits before they turn into lice.

[@RankinMsP]

@@Asgard2208even if they were, they are still correct

[@davidlally592]

Along with unauthorised and illegal Chinese "police" stations..!!

[@Rannoch85]

It’s funny the dup only wanted to take this course wen SF got into power

[@bumblingborisbuffoon6259]

100% not the protocol, but having a nationalist first Minister, being the problem for the DUP.

[@petercoe8175]

Correct, SF won a fair democratic election, so the DUP threw their dolly out.

[@jonathanwetherell3609]

She is such a good example of the Dunning-Kruger Effect. Very difficult to get through to as she is so "knowledgeable".

[@georgebodley8068]

😂

[@rentregagnant]

DUmb and DUmber - How the DUP found their first two initials.

[@miakeogh6844]

Could not agree more

[@chillaxe9603]

DUPes...

[@Gerishnakov]

I can feel my brain melting away with every moment I consider seriously what Jean is trying to say.

[@anfear9764]

Imagine trying to reason or negotiate with somebody like that… That’s what the nationalist people have had to put up with all this time.

[@alanguest1979]

Do unionists really think that they can dictate how they can be British?!

[@steveberkery6128]

Absolutely! And also dictate what “British” means to the rest of the nation…

[@meijiturtle3814]

Since 1912.

[@casbot71]

They don't even realise that _to the English_ they are just another bunch of Paddys.

[@gerardflynn7382]

They are not even loyal to Britain. They are loyal to a dead king from the 17th century, who was Dutch.

[@badgersgetabadname]

Unionists have recently discovered that they are about to be wiped out in the coming GE. It's upsetting for them

[@andyb4864]

No removal of the protocol please. NI businesses are thriving under EU rules. Irish exports of whiskey are booming compared to Scots whiskey as they have access to all markets.

[@akgzero8141]

Lived in NI my whole life, I didnt know you could only fly the union flag once a year, I must tell them that for the full month of July when its fucking everywhere.

[@ince55ant]

i can literally see one from my house right now, woman doesnt know what shes talking about edit: by "see one" i mean theres about 5 or 6 cable-tied to lampposts that have been left to become very weather beaten.

[@cheiftain732]

Its only on city hall . Theres nothing but flags . Irish brit too many . We know were we are 😂

[@Dreyno]

You don’t have to only fly it. You can drape it, wear it, wrap it, wave it, tattoo it. You can even paint your kerbstones with it. It’s f&cking flagapalooza up there.

[@deanodog3667]

Sure it's like keeping your Christmas tree up all year round !

[@oliverraven]

She's mixed up the guidance about when the Union Flag flies on (or in front of) public buildings, i.e. 'Flag Days' and her own imagined "rules" about not being able to go around with a flag or fly one in your own home.

[@brianpark8758]

I know I keep saying it, but it`s true. The DUP & their supporters, are as mad as a bag of squirrels!! 😵‍💫

[@davidmcintyre8145]

One thing that escapes DUP voters like this caller is that people in England do not see them as equals they see people in Northern Ireland whether nationalist or unionist in the same way as they see the Scots; as less than English so just another form of foreigner. Just wait and see how many Northern Irish and Scottish unionists/loyalists are allowed to move to England when(it is not an if)Scotland becomes independent and Ireland unites and think on how welcome they will be made by the increasingly xenophobic and isolationist English public

[@ashleywilson2072]

Too right, we don't want crazy unionists here in England. They are out of their minds! Of course, in the USA those same Billy's Boys became the unloved and unlovable hillbillies (who now support Trump).

[@briancarton1804]

They would be as wanted as dog shit on the soul of your shoe. The only thing anyone from the othet parts of the UK were wanted for was cannon fodder.

[@SirAntoniousBlock]

That's a good point, where are they going to go after reunification? They're not wanted anywhere.

[@roisinmalone3015]

They don't view the Irish as equals

[@davidmcintyre8145]

@@roisinmalone3015 The English do not view anyone as equals. That is most of the reason for so many voting for brexit

[@Finderskeepers.]

Everyone from NI is Irish including herself, there is a clue in the name.

[@liamm.1431]

Thanks, it saved me pointing that out for what seems the millionth time. I'd love these people to have a group of people from West Tyrone and East Donegal and tell which are "Irish" and which aren't.

[@Starman331]

I was in a bar in Germany. A bunch of guys came in (about 12 of them) and I heard the Irish accents. I went over and said "hi, I'm irish too" They were friendly, but soon started asking me the usual pointed questions. As soon as they figured out I am a prod, one shouted " you're not Irish you're a f....ing prod" one smashed a bottle and tried to stab me in the face with it, the the rest started punching and kicking me. The bar staff intervened and saved my life. So from that day until this, I have never called myself irish.

[@liamm.1431]

@@Starman331 I believe you, thousands wouldn't. 🦬💩

[@Starman331]

@@liamm.1431 It suits your prejudice to not believe me, that's fine. They were crew from a boat that docked in the port I was staying in. Before it got punchy, they told me some were from cork, the rest Dublin. Believe what you like.

[@liamm.1431]

@Starman were they dressed as nurses? Like in the carry on films? You know wearing suspender belts and stockings? and did they chase you around and around while the Benny Hill music was playing? Now that sounds a lot more plausible! Still again, I believe you, thousands wouldn't.

[@DJWESG1]

We have a football team, I support that team even though that team doesn't want to play with other teams, sometimes it doesn't even turn up to games, but we pay their wages just in case one day they might choose to play, what we really want is our team to play in the next champion league final without all that woohar of qualifying. Peace me breadbin

[@martinconlon6968]

Nothing as dangerous as a sheep with an idea

[@joekavanagh7171]

Just wondering if there should be a basic intelligence test before being allowed to vote in Northern Ireland.

[@stevenfennell7020]

Pretty sure Irish political parties can operate in the north of Ireland without permission from the British parliament.

[@noelpucarua2843]

Yes, otherwise Sinn Fein wouldn't be allowed to speak its name.

[@chattyrat3354]

In addition to SF there are a number of all island parties - - People Before Profit - With representatives elected to both the Dáil and the Assembly - The Green Party - Pat of the coalition government in Dublin and had two MLAs in the last Assembly. - Aontú - One TD in the Dáil and recently polling well in NI but vote is spread too far to get an MLA elected. - The Workers Party - Formally Sinn Fein, then Official Sinn Fein. then Sinn Fein, the Workers Party who, with the exception of a councilor on Cork City Council, no longer have any elected representatives. No permission is required.

[@RazorMouth]

Yes they can but technically but they would be a UK party with the same name as the one in the Republic - they would have to follow UK/NI electoral rules.

[@roisinmalone3015]

@@RazorMouth I don't think you have to be a UK Party. As far as I know, the SNP are just registered in Scotland. Though of course you have to follow the electoral rules of the jurisdiction you're in

[@oscarwilde9525]

I assume any party can operate without technically being granted permission to do so, but to fight elections they do need to register and have their application granted. But parties can also be banned, as Sinn Féin was in the UK until 1974, so in effect they kind of require permission to exist and operate.

[@audreymcgready4329]

I must admit. She made me laugh there Max.

[@oscarwilde9525]

A laugh of dispair. Ignorant people like Jean create and perpetuate 'alternative facts' to support their irrational arguments. And they want to prevent others from having a vote 😧

[@meijiturtle3814]

No. She's not a prank caller. She's just not very bright, under educated and imbued with simplistic unionist mythology.

[@tonymartin9550]

May I suggest that if the affairs of Northern Ireland were actually administered from Westminster, then when the NI budget is being passed by parliament, MPs from Britain may finally waken up to the amount of money which the Treasury allocates to keep that area operational. Proportionately it's much more than the rest of Britain, in these straightened times that might prompt many to say "it's unacceptably expensive, get rid of it". Max, as you correctly said "be careful what you wish for".

[@Dreyno]

They broke it, they can damn well pay for it. Can’t just “get rid” of it. It’ll cost a fortune to keep it and a fortune to get shot of it.

[@bamboo59.52]

For the last 100 years they have had it their own way, ie. Top jobs housing voting manipulation etc. And things are changing and they know it and are now clutching at straws trying to hold on to something that is fading!

[@richardhall5489]

Do you live anywhere near a working class protestant community? If so Were the houses nicer than those of their Catholic neighbors?

[@bamboo59.52]

@@richardhall5489No the house's in working class area's were pretty much the same on both sides, but that wasn't the point I was making.

[@xotan]

@@richardhall5489You are missing the point. How do you think that the protestant and catholic ghettos came about?

[@alexzzzzzzzzzz247]

"Let the republicans in Northern Ireland vote for the Dáil" - don't worry Jean, you'll get your way soon enough

[@feargal2433]

😂👍

[@xotan]

Maybe not. The balance has come closer to tipping point since Brexit.

[@radiosnail]

I think Churchill once wrote that a few minutes conversation with the average voter would cause you to doubt the idea of democracy.

[@michaeloshea5505]

I wonder what he would have said if he was unfortunate enough to have a conversation with a DUP voter. It probably would have started with him saying "for f**k sake!".

[@adrianred236]

Democracy is at the mercy of the clueless masses unfortunately.

[@funeralfriend4527]

She said nothing wrong. The DUP are a disgrace and should be ashamed of themselves

[@mayamar529]

Intelligence is not a requirement for voters.

[@julianshepherd2038]

When she says British, she means protestants.

[@ClannCholmain]

😂 And only the right ones.

[@miakeogh6844]

Julian so true Ireland is not part of the British isles so she is and never can be British she the poor wee girl is irish

[@williampatrickfagan7590]

Unionists. 99% of the Nationalists do mot refer to themselves as British. There are more Irish passports issued in N Ireland than British passports.

[@ClannCholmain]

@@miakeogh6844 I agree. For example if she actually thinks that Ireland is a British island, then Gaelic is a British language, but she doesn’t want it to be taught. She’s against her own cultural heritage, and her ancestors would have spoken Gaelic for thousands of years. If you’re looking for consistency, don’t! 😂😆

[@johnrussell3961]

Some one should tell them Great Britain stops at the Irish Sea. They are Northern Irish.

[@sb8163]

The mentality was explained in 1839 as a sort of tacit compact "formed between England and the Irish Protestants, which might be expressed in the following terms :- 'England will aid the Protestants of Ireland, with all her might, to oppress the Catholics of that country, and keep them in servitude and misery; for which she will place at their disposal her treasures, her army, her parliament: in return for which, the Protestants agree to impoverish Ireland, and sacrifice her industry and commerce to England' In other words England said to the Protestant faction, 'Resign to me the general interests of the country, and I will ensure you dominion over the nation in which you live' The Irish Protestant answered, 'I am willing to be your slave, provided you will aid me to tyrannise over others' Thus the Irish Protestants were secured in the conquered country, and England was gratified in her two most ardent passions, religion and love of money. Doubtless the treaty was never reduced to writing, but what I have stated, if not its exact words, were its genuine spirit" - Ireland: Social, Political, and Religious Vol 1, Gustave de Beaumont

[@johnhall6436]

That person is so funny, bitter and twisted. You get them on both sides of the political divide. The people need to change their outlooks, for the country to work, together!

[@celticlofts]

I'm guessing she hasn't applied for her Irish passport yet?

[@xotan]

Unlike many other Unionists. Wouldn't it be interesting to know if Sammy and Poots and Arlene and dear Geoffrey hold Irish passports? It wold be convenient, but loyal???

[@michaelkavanagh5947]

The good Friday agreement works if they follow it. The problem is many won’t follow it.

[@geraldwagner8739]

This woman would love to expel all Irish Catholics from Northern Ireland to the Republic!

[@greyline1012]

Some unionists have such blind hatred that they don’t even understand their politics. Hate is much more important to them.

[@vectravi2008]

Poor Jean clearly demonstrates the need to pass an IQ test to be allowed to vote.

[@ClannCholmain]

😂 I’ve said it before, the D in DUP is only a suggestion.

[@adrianred236]

It's only there for posterity and was fine when they were in the majority but now........

[@ClannCholmain]

@@adrianred236 it was founded by a very religious man who according to a former leader of the SDLP, who when he first laid eyes on him, saw him going around with a gang of loyalist thugs with pick axe handles to attack civil rights activists who were looking for, wait for it, ‘one man, one vote’. That D was only always meant for show.

[@mikekelly5869]

Well none of then could spell "dystopian"....

[@adrianred236]

@@mikekelly5869 DUPlicitous would be much more appropriate.

[@dilysstilton1217]

I was born in N Ireland and now live in Scotland and I have never heard such absolute ' rubbish' in my life!!!🥴😂😂

[@steven9152]

Quite funny really. Brexiters are thick generally but this woman is in another league.

[@18pablo88]

The dup don't really care about the protocol, it's because they know their time is up.

[@charliearmour1628]

More to be pitied than laughed at. Poor woman: no idea about anything really.

[@joex2004uk]

Why are loyalists so crackpot? Do they even know what they’re fighting for anymore?

[@noelpucarua2843]

It is very important to remember that Sinn Fein is the largest party in the NI Assembly. She seems to have quietly forgotten that. It is also important to remember that the majority in NI voted to remain in the EU. She seems to have forgotten that. The majority in the NI Assembly want to get the Assembly working. She seems to have forgotten that. The majority in the NI Assembly want the NI protocol implemented. She seems to have forgotten that. There is a chance that a person who only gets their news from Britain might never have known any of that. GBNews, in particular, hardly ever, if ever, mention any of those simple facts. ( There are other news providers who offer the same views ) It is difficult to find a Brexiteer who recognises that the NI protocol exists because it was voted for in Westminster. They all seem to have forgotten that.

[@Subjagator]

Yup, they all think that if they can somehow just get Westminster to rule NI that they will get rid of the NI protocol, forgetting that it is only there because Westminster put it there in the first place. If they thought Westminster direct rule would strenghten the protocol they would suddenly be all against it. They are just throwing a tantrum because they didn't get their own way.

[@niallpeake5971]

What history do they teach in schools in the UK!?? Do they teach about colonism, plantation?

[@belfasta]

Why are the DUP getting paid ? They should not be paid while not going into government its absolutely ridiculous

[@davidlally592]

The uk govt has already reduced all ni assembly members pay. They get some as constituency members but none now re their other role (since they are not legislators).

[@candidaprout560]

Good afternoon Max. And the top of undemocratic feeling is not allow the elected government to function.

[@bh5037]

... whilst blockers earn a fortune ... no work but pay ! really ??

[@candidaprout560]

@@bh5037 have a nice afternoon

[@Starman331]

You mean like when sinn fein blocked it for 3 years?

[@bh5037]

@@Starman331 no , I mean it in the present situation .... when people need help due to a costs of living crisis in connection with BRexshit...

[@Starman331]

@@bh5037 Sorry, I forgot. Everyone was loaded those three years that sinn fein shut it down!

[@YungTommi]

"DUP voter doesn't understand [INSERT ANYTHING HERE]"

[@profdrrameshkumarbiswas1337]

For anyone outside NI this mutual hatred of the 2 communities and stubborn refusal to cooperate is baffling.

[@pudding411992]

I'm not from NI but not all unionists are this thick. It's really only those that support the DUP.

[@MrStoneyburke]

Listening to this woman is like listening to a Russian person in occupied Ukraine.

[@meijiturtle3814]

I'd be wary of over simplified comparisons.

[@brutusbastados4801]

Not really as it`s an Irish person occupying Ireland.

[@MrStoneyburke]

@@brutusbastados4801 She is Not Irish she's British.

[@brutusbastados4801]

@@MrStoneyburke What?! With an accent like that? She`s not English, Scottish or Welsh that`s for sure.

[@cheiftain732]

@@brutusbastados4801 tell them they are irish see what they tell you ! We tried for centureys

[@eddiequinn1335]

The sad fact is that those who honour their mammys and daddy's also honour their parents politics and religion ALL their lives and are too terrified to question that which they were brainwashed into even if it means going against their own reaoning and common sense .

[@tommyburton9986]

Union Jack, Union Flag either way it will always be The Butchers Apron

[@dcar]

“These people are….. demented.” I think the word you’re looking for is demented.

[@priscillaroberts7945]

Is dementalised a word ? Meaning unable to understand anything . If it isn't it ought to be.

[@georgebrowne5935]

It is plain to be seen that these People don't understand their own History, and certainly don't understand the Good Friday Agreement. Hatred makes them Thick as Mince.

[@jameslowry1]

Maybe we should go back to direct rule if the DUP continue to insist not to sit in parliament and take their seats

[@roderickjoyce6716]

My God! They walk among us!

[@redcapsue]

They need to stop catering to DUP psychosis. The DUP are incredibly arrogant and spoiled.

[@ClannCholmain]

I’m on a bus and I can’t stop laughing! 😂😅

[@audreymcgready4329]

I'm pleased it's not just me. I was in stitches at her. God give us the strength to deal with the crazies eh?

[@ClannCholmain]

@@audreymcgready4329 you just can’t parody them! She’s a dying breed, bad for comedy, but good for peace.

[@audreymcgready4329]

@@ClannCholmain I have an Irish Catholic Granda who is married to my Gran who is from a family like this this women. All in the Orange order. Drum banger's and flute tooters.Bitter bitter people. Heard this crap my whole life from them.

[@ClannCholmain]

@@audreymcgready4329 on the bright side, you didn’t go to the dark side! ‘No Pope here!’ ‘Lucky Pope!’ 😆

[@angelikalindenau943]

Good thing you're not driving - you might crash laughing

[@balckrat]

The DUP more loyal to the half crown than the crown !!!

[@tonylennon7979]

The less someone knows the more ignorantly they know it.

[@pedclarkemobile]

1:10 it's not just that they have a "no suwwenda!" thing about the protocol - they can't accept that Sinn Fein majority means M.O'N as First Minister. They realise the majority/ dominant position is over and they're launching toys out the pram.

[@jayball4155]

What she wants is the abolition of the GFA and some confused kind partition of NI along sectarian lines. Which would leave Loyalists with two, not six, counties...

[@bumberClart1000]

Free Ireland from British occupation 🇮🇪✌️

[@bikeman9899]

The caller is so ignorant, yet delivers it with such confidence and indignation.

[@Shadowman4710]

Well, that's the way of ignorant people. Dunning-Kreuger is still a thing.

[@brendanmcnamara1414]

I feel sorry for the poor soul for she may have to leave and have to live in brexit land to be retrained we are likely to have a few relieved of their portfolios like Rabb. nazine Braverman who could tone down her aspirations which are to the right of genghis khan good luck jean

[@aesma2522]

She wants "double direct rule". NI would be governed from Westminster AND Dublin at the same time. Makes total sense and is guaranteed to work very well don't you think ?

[@stop-the-greed]

Some say the devil is dead and buried in Killarney , more say he rose again and is in the Brexit party .

[@nightrunk]

Ah poor Jean. No nation really wants her & hers😂

[@alecburrett7482]

Max there is also a third community in Northern Ireland. The we don't care community.

[@Subjagator]

And I hope that community continues to grow. It was great to see the 3rd biggest share of votes went to a neutral party. I can't wait for the day neutral parties are getting 80% of the votes and the partisan ones have to justify why they should still be the ones forming a government.

[@klausschumacher7126]

The problem of the DUP is not only the protocol because they don't want SF to be the strongest party in NI. The only way is to change the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement that the strongest party can start the government and the others are the opposition. Time changes and so must an agreement that is not optimized..

[@jeromeh7985]

Let them first sort it out the question of planet Earth is flat or not before approaching more basic questions.

[@sabinenadal8470]

I really wonder if this woman understands the institutions in which she was elected

[@dorkangel1076]

Is she implying both the Dail and Westminister can legislate on NI? The number of flags of all shades and colours flapping away in NI suggests you can fly whatever flag you want. The regulations on flags apply to official government premises.

[@inquisitor229]

Does any government really want to have to deal with people like 'Jean'? From either side of the Irish sea?

[@jeffsuter344]

Remember her sort think the Earth is only 6000 years old.

[@PeterPete]

She's a typical Brexiteer with an Irish accent!!!

[@mikekelly5869]

Gammon and cabbage!

[@50043211]

How is that even possible that a DUP voter has very strange ideas?

[@paulkinsella6536]

Would it be accurate to assume that the caller Jean, and intelligence, don't walk side by side and keep each other company.😒

[@waywarddarkwolf8064]

Awww bless - DUP voters - not the sharpest pencils in the box. They go hand in hand with Little Englanders.

[@Asgard2208]

I'm Protestant, and I'm Irish. And I'm proud to be Irish. The British don't want us, not even the Conservative and UNIONIST Party. Time to have the vote on unification. Sad to say there is still a significant Protestant minority here which will resist any democratic mandate for that (the DUP's current stance is all to do with losing power, and nothing about observing the protocols (now that SF is the majority party)). And equally unfortunately, there are many like this woman who have zero idea of the political / legal reality. IMO, the really big problem in NI is that the GFA offers unification based on a majority vote, and NO ONE in the Protestant community is aware of it. Demographics are real, but there is almost zero dialogue between London, Dublin, and Belfast to discuss how this might actually be put into practice peacefully. NI needs a better future than being some after thought in London. Equally, it needs a better class of politician in NI, which is so horribly parochial. My hope is that Irish politicians have the courage and capacity to reach a hand across the divide to show recalcitrant Protestants here that actually Dublin has long since moved on from Home Rule is Rome Rule, and that this island offers a future for everyone, Protestant, Catholic, and Other.

[@JohnTGibson59]

This has to be the best example of absolute ignorance coupled with prejudice from the caller.

[@raywaterkamp5682]

I think what she's trying to say is for all us Catholics to get out of her NI lol

[@liamm.1431]

Bullseye 🎯

[@Subjagator]

Yup, we should be ruled by our English overlords and anyone who doesn't like it can get out. She doesn't realise that the exact same argument can be made against her. If she isn't happy with the situation in NI, then she can leave.

[@supernoodles91]

Sorrywhatpardon?? That woman made no sense whatsoever!

[@Norplinger]

Does she mean that NI should be jointly governed from London and Dublin? That's not a bad idea. I know, NI should have its own parliament and govern with co-operation from London and Dublin. Oh wait...

[@andreaslamers9535]

I find the idea funny, so she want that Dublin AND London make laws that are valid in north Ireland, this will get things done

[@Subjagator]

I think her idea is that she gets to follow all the UK rules, and other people can follow Irish rules. Of course that could never work in the same place unless the rules were exactly the same but that isn't a problem for her.

[@Chonoryokusha]

What she wants is direct rule from Westm9inster applying to the whole of Ireland. Just like pre-1925.

[@mikegalvin361]

For the north, direct rule from Dublin, Yes yes of course, don't worry too much about the other crowd.

[@RazorMouth]

Another vicitm of Brexit. Parcel Motel is closing down its services from 31st January 🙄 across both UK and Ireland.