I was wondering where all the arguing had gone. I'm disappointed in you, lads. I thought we had learned not to let Keith lead people by the nose to where he wants to go again? Anyway, I have just spent an unpleasant 20 minutes or so wading through the mire and would only make these points.

First

Subject: RE: BS: G.B. and N.I.?
From: Teribus - PM
Date: 29 Aug 17 - 03:44 AM

...(Note to Gnome and to Raggy in this context the phrase "the beginning of time" is merely an expression - it does not mean literally from the beginning of time). The very first thing they embarked on having won their "independence" was a civil war.

I have made no comment on this thread until now and I have not been involved in an argument about the troubles in Ireland of any era. Why bring me into it at all?

Second, on a more general basis.

If the EU dictates to the Republic that it must have a hard border but Dublin says no, then who is going to police that border? Can anyone see EU troops manning the checkpoints against the wish of the Irish government? Should be interesting!

Finally, I suspect that if the moderation team are drawn to read even a tiny part of this thread I believe it will have a very limited life.

DtG