The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #35881 Message #492440
Posted By: paddymac
26-Jun-01 - 04:57 PM
Thread Name: Trimble - Vaya con Dios?
Subject: RE: Trimble - Vaya con Dios?
Seems to me that Trimble's biggest problem is that he's a political follower, not a leader. I think his objective from the beginning has been to bring down the devolved government, emulating Paisley's stunt back in the seventies, but with infinitely greater finesse. On the other side of the street, Adams and McGuiness have exerted great leadership in persuading nationalists to abandon abstentionism, put their faith in the hope of a political resolution, and create the necessary background for a cease-fire. Trimble and company, on the other hand, seem more interested in holding back the tides of time. What really worries me is how much longer can the nationalist communities continue to turn the other cheek. Of course, the militarists on the other side are very hopeful that their continued provocations will eventually goad them into a response, thus enabling them to sya "see, we told you so." If prayer is your thing, this might be a good time to send those energies to all of those folks who truly do want a peaceful solution.