"Historians dispute the question of blame Greg."
No they don't - a tiny handful of your fellow Empire Loyalists attempt to defend British policy by saying (as Mrs Pinochet did) that there was no alternative to giving priority to the Imperial economy rather than feeding the starving Irish.
Not one single historian has ever challenged the facts of the Famine - the shipping of food out of starving Ireland, the closure of food stores and workhouses, the enforced emigration, the suggestion that the Famine was "God's punishment on the lazy Irish" and at the same time a convenient solution to "The Irish Question'.
That policy was made clear by Britain'r representative in Ireland, Sir Charles Trevelyan' in a letter - it is indisputable British policy.
Your breathtaking cowardice in even acknowledging this statement, let alone trying to explain away the genocidal implications of it (which you would no doubt attempt to do if you had the balls) sums up your totally dishonest tactic of hiding behind historians whose opinions you have totally distorted.
If you have one single shred of evidence of any historian denying these facts (not opinions - stated Government policy) then produce it.
The million who died and the countless millions who were subsequently forced to emigrate (and continue to do so) were little more than 'collateral damage' in defence of the British Empire.
Now - you proof that this is not the case is.............?
And once again, a reminder - Kinealy contradicts ever line you have attempted to peddle here. (12 Mar 14 - 03:59 PM)
Yours in growing amusement
Jim Carroll