The_Rev Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 I hope the Queen drops the nut on the word removed. Can I just go on record in saying that this would be the funniest thing of all time if it happened. Not the politics behind it, but the mental image of an 86 year old lady dressed in royal regalia headbutting a senior politician in his own house has tickled me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloBarnesi Posted June 26, 2012 Author Share Posted June 26, 2012 The Queen has met relatives of the Enniskillen, which was a good thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Do those IRA fellas still have to inhale helium before interviews ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 And if they are to exchange gifts, perhaps the Queen might consider offering him this lovely pair of Nike trainers which were designed specifically with St Patrick's day in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 And if they are to exchange gifts, perhaps the Queen might consider offering him this lovely pair of Nike trainers which were designed specifically with St Patrick's day in mind. One Irish-American commented that it was like calling a shoe "the al-Qaida" :? :? :? Aren't Al-Qaida the bad guys ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enda Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I think it's easy to be cynical about this, but does it not represent massive progress in the peace process? This would have been unthinkable in the not so distant past. If this meeting can help bring eventual resolution, and help build bridges, then it can only be a good thing.Bang on the money. Remarkable. Imagine it taking 20 years to meet the person you've been working for.You've got it wrong: it's only been ten years. The Queen last visited the Northern Irish people who pay her salary in 2002. This. And perhaps while she's at it, can get him to tell her where he's hiding those who bombed Birmingham all those years ago.Now now, since when does the Crown Prosecution Service care about catching the bastards who actually bombed Birmingham? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted June 27, 2012 Moderator Share Posted June 27, 2012 People really do need to look forward and put aside feelings generated in the past. It's the only way peace in NI can work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meath_Villan Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 People really do need to look forward and put aside feelings generated in the past. It's the only way peace in NI can work. This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 It's political theatre lads, (provisional) Sinn Fein took a hammering last year down south for not meeting Lizzy Windsor when she was on tour round these parts. This is their way of making up for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted June 27, 2012 Moderator Share Posted June 27, 2012 Well there ya go. That is well weird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunther Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 At least she wore gloves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Well there ya go. That is well weird Is Queenie dressed like a leprechaun on purpose?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted June 27, 2012 Moderator Share Posted June 27, 2012 That's the new Villa away ladies gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC_Hitz Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Funniest bit was when McGuinness tried to talk to Phil the Greek and he hop skipped away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Unseen in the background, Phil doing his best Keith Lemon "Potato" impression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaztonVilla Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 What one website is calling "The Bishop Brennan Moment" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Funniest bit was when McGuinness tried to talk to Phil the Greek and he hop skipped away. Just seen that **** hilarious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 As I said on twatter - Thank god Bin Laden is dead otherwise her royal highness would be on her knees before him in 20 years time begging to swallow the lot. As she has clearly lost her marbles recently, whoever put her up to this needs shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enda Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 As I said on twatter - Thank god Bin Laden is dead otherwise her royal highness would be on her knees before him in 20 years time begging to swallow the lot. As she has clearly lost her marbles recently, whoever put her up to this needs shooting.Reckon Bin Laden would be elected by your fellow UK citizens as a Member of Parliament within twenty years, do you? Queen Elizabeth's own son is the colonel-in-chief of the British soldiers that decided to massacre innocent marchers in McGuinness' home city, and then take forty years to admit it. Elizabeth is also the head of state of a nation whose government refuse to release files to the Irish government about British security involvement in blowing up 26 innocent people (plus one unborn) in Dublin. I doubt McGuinness brought these issues up. Why? Both sides are moving on. Yours is a dangerous, chip-on-the-shoulder, stuck-in-the-past attitude that would continue the bloodshed, be it in Derry or in Birmingham. Two people shaking hands. Not a huge deal, but it's the type of thing that stops war/terrorism and saves lives. It's great that it's happened, and just a pity it didn't happen sooner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 As I said on twatter - Thank god Bin Laden is dead otherwise her royal highness would be on her knees before him in 20 years time begging to swallow the lot. As she has clearly lost her marbles recently, whoever put her up to this needs shooting.Reckon Bin Laden would be elected by your fellow UK citizens as a Member of Parliament within twenty years, do you? Queen Elizabeth's own son is the colonel-in-chief of the British soldiers that decided to massacre innocent marchers in McGuinness' home city, and then take forty years to admit it. Elizabeth is also the head of state of a nation whose government refuse to release files to the Irish government about British security involvement in blowing up 26 innocent people (plus one unborn) in Dublin. I doubt McGuinness brought these issues up. Why? Both sides are moving on. Yours is a dangerous, chip-on-the-shoulder, stuck-in-the-past attitude that would continue the bloodshed, be it in Derry or in Birmingham. Two people shaking hands. Not a huge deal, but it's the type of thing that stops war/terrorism and saves lives. It's great that it's happened, and just a pity it didn't happen sooner. Good post Enda. it is all about moving on really, isn't it. As with any problem like this, the 'moving on' aspect is all important. You don't have to necessarily forgive and forget, but to progress, we do need to move on, and this moment helps immensely IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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