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Buzzer said:

The PLO, RAF, ETA all met Sinn Fein too. Were they also ahead of the curve?

The people who brought peace to N Ireland did so by bringing Sinn Fein to the negotiating table. I've got an extensive library of books about the Troubles and there's not a single line about Corbyn offering to act as a mediator between SF and the UK government. His relationship wasn't to bring them to the table but was support for their cause.

He had their confidence for 20 plus years yet none of the main players sought to exploit his unique friendship with SF and as I've said, he didn't offer anything either.

Corbyn was no pacifist when it came to N Ireland, numerous times he could have declined to glorify IRA terrorists and he never once expressed anything other than a ready willingness to join in. These are not the actions of someone promoting non-violence and peace.

Corbyn's relationship with SF/IRA had any affect or influence on the peace process.

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Kalimantan Gull said:

No, I don't think he had much influence at the time, because our government then was in full-on war mode. SF wanted to talk but not many wanted to, and of those who did, Corbyn certainly didn't have much influence. Nevertheless his chosen method was the one which ultimately proved successful.

I just think its ridiculous he's being vilified for attempting the same means of dialogue that eventually put an end to the troubles

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Buzzer said:

His chosen method of dialogue was NOT the same as the one that ultimately brought peace. That Seamus Mallon quote is completely damning: Corbyn was an IRA sympathiser.

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hitony said:

Just as well.......If I lose.....I just ban people! (I need to explain to the uneducated, this comment is nothing more than a joke, I am not a power mad mod! I care about all who use NSC and only want to help people, please don't judge me on a comment.................AS I WILL ****ING BAN YOU!!!) ...(THE LAST 6 WORDS REALLY ARE ME BEING A COMEDIAN, i WOULDN'T REALLY BAN YOU XXX) BOLLOCKS....i left the caps lock on.......sorry

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You're great Harry

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Completely agree Harry

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Right as usual Harry

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Well said

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Harry Wilson's tackle said:

I love the fact I can't read JCFG's drivel, having blocked him. I see he still can't shut the **** up though. What a weasel.

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Harry Wilson's tackle said:

I love the fact I can't read JCFG's drivel, having blocked him. I see he still can't shut the **** up though. What a weasel.

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JC Footy Genius said:

Welcome to snowflake central/Harry wilsons tackle world




















When the new politics/all other topics section is set up perhaps a safespace for Hwt and his thumb chum could be added

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Pretty pink fairy said:

come on H ,you're coming across as a bit of a weasel blocking people, it's only an internet forum
regards
DR

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Dick Head said:

Don't make me laugh.

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