"Had numerical superiority at the beginning of the rising and did nothing with it."
Numerical superiority over whom - the population of Dublin?
Immediately the revolt broke out the Army moved in.
The Rebels took over the GPO and read the Proclamation - it had no intention of taking over the City - it was a demonstration in support of Independence.
"Had been drilled and trained for a period of at least three years."
A tiny handful had - the majority were raw volunteers.
Certainly none had the ability and experience to match those they were fighting.
"but as soon as the regulars arrive on the scene the rebellion is toast."
And yet they brought about the beginning of the end for the Empire
"shows amazing restraint"
Yeah sure - the wind blew down all the buildings and killed all the civilians - and the murder of the Rebels with a afked trial never really happened.
"it becomes tedious and boring,"
As does all rudeness Dick, including your own, which is quite often tinged with insulting nastiness
Jim Carroll.