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1. Comment on TUV Conference – from “a thorn in their flesh” to “a great big cactus inside their shirts”
   on 22 November 2011 at 8:34 am

   JH

   I am always impressed with those who castigate the TUV for being “extreme” simply because they oppose facilitating terrorists in government, gangsters in power. It speaks volumes for the decayed moral mindset of the appeasing classes, so well represented in these pages.

   Greenflag,

   Whether Unionism responds to intellectualism, as you put it, is a moot point. Might do better to ask why republicanism responds so favourably to terrorism. Thanks for the kind wishes.

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2. Comment on TUV Conference – from “a thorn in their flesh” to “a great big cactus inside their shirts”
   on 21 November 2011 at 11:44 am

   Alan

   No worries and thanks for the coverage of the Party Conference!

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3. Comment on TUV Conference – from “a thorn in their flesh” to “a great big cactus inside their shirts”
   on 20 November 2011 at 11:34 pm

   What is the fourth way? DUP. UUP, TUV,,and?
   In principle it should not matter so long as ALL unionists held to firm principles but experience shows how they are seduced by faux power, and the baubles of office. To my mind, the DUP are Ulster Nationalists and the UUP confused.com.

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4. Comment on TUV Conference – from “a thorn in their flesh” to “a great big cactus inside their shirts”
   on 20 November 2011 at 11:22 pm

   Rory

   You got me bang to rights. Thing is, since some seem to struggle with even basic English when it comes to TUV policy, I though Ulster-Scots might be a step too far. But it is clearly the big issue of these times.Good spot, you’re wasted here.

   Alan in Belfast

   My “non attendance” might have been linked to the fact I left TUV six months ago. Just an inspired guess.

   All

   I would like TUV to be more than a thorn in the flesh or even a giant cactus inside their shirts”…more like a stake through the black heart of the corruptocrat Assembly.

   Stalin

   I’m thinking that not being in a photo with the panoramically challenged Gildernew might be a bit of a challenge.

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5. Comment on Pat Doherty: unionist outreach and profile raising
   on 21 February 2010 at 3:08 am

   Poor old Doherty, just another republican delusionist whose foaming fantasies are indulged by push over unionists rather than crushed.

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6. Comment on Live blogging Question Time tonight…
   on 13 February 2010 at 4:06 am

   Jaggers

   Thank you for that intelligent response. I don’t think we will agree but you make your contrasting views in a civil way. The two trolls that follow you could learn from your example.

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7. Comment on What are the DUP’s terms to avoid the forced resignation of Peter Robinson?
   on 13 February 2010 at 4:02 am

   Greenflag

   Thank you for that informed comment. It’s that sort of substance that makes Slugger so a great read.

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8. Comment on What are the DUP’s terms to avoid the forced resignation of Peter Robinson?
   on 13 February 2010 at 2:40 am

   Mick

   Trimble used the same pathetic ploy in 1999 and then again in 2001. You may remember the DUP mocked him for doing so but now they are entranced by their great leader pushover Pete. What is they say…fool me once….?

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9. Comment on Live blogging Question Time tonight…
   on 13 February 2010 at 2:11 am

   Jaggers

   Sorry to hear about the person you knew killed at La Mon. That was indeed a truly monstrous act and the IRA leaders that authorised that deserve to hang fro the crime they masterminded.

   The issue with Sinn Fein is three fold;

   1. It contains many IRA savages in senior rank and they have not paid for their crimes. Since the IRA Army Council is still intact, the IRA/Sinn Fein hydra is still intact and we will not share power with it.
   2. Sinn Fein/IRA are committed to the destruction of NI as a political entity. Which company would have on its board those who see the destruction of the company? It is a force for chaos and I refer you to Ms Ruane as an exemplar.
   3. Thank you for making the assumption I am a democrat. If you are a democrat you will then accept I – and my party – have a perfect right to engage with whoever we want. I do not seek religious repentance from IRA killers – that is between them and their maker. I seek justice. So, for example, I would like to see the IRA commander who authorised the bombing of the little village of Claudy behind bars. If only we knew who he was?
   4. TUV will not work with Sinn Fein in the same way as we would not work with PUP. Same sides of the one repulsive coin.
   I have no issue in challenging Sinn Fein in any media venue and exposing their depravity. However I would not sit in a terrorist-inclusive executive such as the miserable failure at Stormont since to do so is morally wrong. Nothing that is morally wrong can be politically right.

   Final point – since you ask a civil question – I do recognise that there are many who vote for Sinn Fein and this does give them a mandate. It does not confer upon them the right to be in government and that is where TUV policy is located. A voluntary coalition is the way forward here. A cohesive government and an effective opposition. What’s so wrong about that?

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10. Comment on Live blogging Question Time tonight…
    on 12 February 2010 at 10:41 pm

    RS

    I dunno, plenty of provo supporters so I suppose it balances.

    And on the Muslim issue, last time I checked there make up 0.2% of the NI population. Assuming, for one moment, that the BBC audience is representative of NI (I know, stop laughing, we know it never is) then there should be no Muslims present, right? Or do you feel that the BBC should discriminate in their favour?

    If you want classy comments, stick to ATW.

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