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15 Jul 2016 00:53:18
People need to get rid of being political correct, speak up and say what they really feel, james you did the right thing. you had more respect for your child, a place where you grow up and then to be told by some other race this is our patch now. this kind of thing is starting to happen in ireland. there's churches and mosques springing up everywhere. and thers one not too far from me and I must say I was more than surprised to see a big crowd coming out of a place of prayer one evening, they pop up unnoticed.
For me you respect the laws of the country you are in whereever it may be.

14 Jul 2016 22:19:50
Cheers Ed. It's shocking how easily led most people are. I've tried my best to put this across without sounding racist but I know that some will say I'm being prejudiced. It's a pc nightmare. Pc is just a way to get people into a single track mind in my opinion.

14 Jul 2016 23:25:29
ed33 is spot on as always
And I'm very sorry to have heard this happened when you had your child with you must have been nervy
But sorry to say I am not surprised as I have had and seen similar myself.

14 Jul 2016 23:28:26
The Labour Party needs someting to happen frankie.

14 Jul 2016 18:30:29
Trade secrets editor 33 trade secrets.

You also missed the undercover police who are there to monitor anyone who takes things too seriously and collect data to be used for blackmail.

14 Jul 2016 16:30:45
It is a suprise, however, as one of the main Leavers, I think he will probably be around the table with David Davis (DD) negotiating the deal with the EU. Wonder whether DD will invite Farage (if at all possible) to aide him. The likes of Merkal, Junker and Schulz will of course make it difficult - they are awful, just like the rest of them bureaucrats - especially on the subject of 'free movement'. I hope they are strong enough to get the best for the UK. I believe DD wants to introduce a Candian style points system.

Additionally, I hear the Mayor of London and Nicola. S want a seat at the table also. Hope they are kept well clear of negotiations.

14 Jul 2016 16:08:55
Agree frankie, but it's important to mention that the vote to exclude the new members was taken after corbyn had left and without his knowledge!

14 Jul 2016 12:30:26
Lateral thinkers in teaching, not a chance.

14 Jul 2016 11:22:27
You're right Garbo he played through all the underage competitions for Ireland, and it came as a surprise when he seemed to seriously consider representing Britain in the Olympics before he finally chose Ireland.

He never really wanted to compete in the Olympics, but was under pressure from different interests such as the golfing establishment and sponsors amongst others. Opting to withdraw was always going to bring a heap of criticism on him.

I didn't say that McIlroy didn’t identify himself as Irish though, so I'm not sure where you got that from. He is painfully aware given where he comes from that no matter which country he represents he will probably offend someone, and I think he is hugely relieved not to be going to Rio.

14 Jul 2016 04:41:22
Sorry been a busy night
Yh I think I've seen the bit sanogo
And it is my fault for writing it backhanded
I meant there things I haven't seen in English jails mate
But I am aware Scotland and Ireland had groups
That where quite hardcore

And ed 33 that would be a good idea
Thanks mate.

14 Jul 2016 10:38:18
If McIllroy didn’t identify himself as Irish why did he represent Ireland in all the underage competitions growing up? I do believe the decision was made by Nike but don’t see how he gets respect for it! To me he is a little brat that when asked a hard question turns on everything, he stated he wouldn’t watch Golf in the Olympics as he would watch 'something that mattered', that's his game he is slating there and friends that are playing in it. The guy is a douche whether he's Irish, English or whatever!

13 Jul 2016 23:11:20
It was only a trivial matter I do actually agree with you, or maybe I don't but I think I do. I'm actually not sure lol.

13 Jul 2016 23:07:45
Lol something very funny indeed.

13 Jul 2016 23:59:28
He won't lose any sleep over what those two say, but the real reason is not Zika, or a lack of respect for the Olympics. Rory has a huge sponsorship deal with Nike, and they rejected an approach from Pat Hickey to sponsor the Irish Olympic team, as they felt (rightly) that he was about to declare for Ireland. Hickey then went to New Balance and struck a deal for them to sponsor the Irish team.

Nike didn't really expect McIlroy to declare for Ireland as he had already intimated that he might declare for Britain. But in the end he declared for Ireland and suddenly Nike were faced with the possibility that he could be on the podium wearing New Balance gear.

In the end the diplomatic (some might say cynical) thing to do was to withdraw from the Olympics under the pretence of a concern about Zika despite Rory having said previously that he wasn't terribly worried about it.

In the last few days he has gone up in my estimation. The real politique of Northern Ireland culture can be very nuanced and confusing even for people who grew up on this island. Religion is very defining in terms of how you are identified, regardless of how you identify yourself.

Barry McGuigan is a good example of someone who tried to please everyone and ended up picking sides anyway. He is from Ulster, but he is not from Northern Ireland. Some of you may find that confusing but it is true. He is seen by some people as a man who effectively defected to the other side.

Rory McIlroy doesn't seem to want to discuss his religious or ideological beliefs publicly. He really only wants to talk about golf. He doesn't want to upset anyone who thinks he identifies with being Irish or British, as he knows no matter what he does in respect of Olympic representation he will be seen to take sides.

In the end Nike made the decision to withdraw from the Olympics an easy one for him.

13 Jul 2016 21:51:40
Well said TTTS.

13 Jul 2016 22:03:54
Typo mate typo lol.

13 Jul 2016 22:06:14
I heard dodgy geezers hang out at golf courses, Sanogo :-)

13 Jul 2016 22:06:52
Just the way they play, you can tell they're criminals :-)

13 Jul 2016 22:08:04
All driving drug dealers cars, mercs and that
Carrying big gun bags on wheels
No where is safe these days!

13 Jul 2016 21:46:22
The problem that I noticed about black lives matter is that it just creates a bigger division between the races. Not to mention the English defense league, BNP and any other neo nazis are going to react to there marches at some point or another.