Former IRA men yesterday slammed the image of the “chief of staff of the IRA at the time Lord Mountbatten was killed” appearing at a state banquet at Windsor Castle.
Anthony McIntyre, a former blanketman and life prisoner, drew attention to what he called:
the contrast between men dying on hunger strike, and wearing a blanket and him [Martin McGuinness] suited and booted filling themselves with stuffed quail – the abandonment of everything.
He said: 'I looked at that last night like it was Orwell’s Animal Farm; from pig to man, and man to pig, and you couldn’t tell the difference.'
However, he added: 'I think anyone who was disgusted at last night, was disgusted before now. There is nothing really surprising in this.'
Mr McIntyre, who served 18 years in prison and was the lead researcher in the Boston project, claimed:
Martin McGuinness was chief-of-staff of the IRA when Lord Muntbatten was killed. And there is Michael D Higgins honouring a silent tribute to Lord Mountbatten. McGuinness isn’t going out there as a victorious general, he is going out as a compromised former chief of staff of a defeated army.
Fellow former IRA man Gerard Hodgins said watching Martin McGuinness attend the Queen’s banquet 'was a bit much to swallow, especially at a time when the British state is pursuing geriatric republican and loyalist foot-soldiers of the conflict.'
The former senior paramilitary figure added that:
McGuinness masquerading as an IRA commander doesn’t impress many former soldiers of the IRA who firmly believe Martin was working for the Queen many, many years before his dinner invite.'
He said that:
normalisation of relationships between Ireland and England is essential and the state visit of President Higgins will assist in this. Britain is our closest neighbour, we have a plethora of social, economic and cultural connections, built up over many years which cannot be ignored or wished away ... Problems remain around the inequities and legacy of partition but I think we are mature enough to work through these on a political level between ourselves.”
Meanwhile former INLA member Tony O’Hara, whose brother Patsy – also a member of the organisation – died on hunger strike on May 21, 1981, said he was:
disgusted at the meeting, but there is a reason for it. There will be something behind the visit and what went on. There is always a deeper reason.
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and another thing, have u ever had a hard on. ever. for anything.
ReplyDeleteLol Nuala, copped onto this idiot days ago... As you say he's barely worth a response. Sounds like a plan because this arsehole has as much to offer as that clown McIvor
ReplyDeleteGrouch, I reckon he has hard the odd 'hard on'..probably when he's lamenting over a an ex GF. Mac I'll dedicate this song to yourself....
ReplyDeletewhere do u get them frankie, had a laugh there.
ReplyDeleteSo Frankie let me get this right because your logic has confused me: you don't wish to see Gerry Adams jailed in connection with Jean McConvilles murder - but if found guilty a person will do two years according to you?
ReplyDeleteThats right I don't want to see anyone in prison for pre or post GFA political actions or holding a different political view. But Mac what you have yet to grasp is YOUR party PSF argued, legislated and endorsed the policng and juctice bill etc. And agreed that if someone is convicted of a pre 1998 troubles related murder they spend two yrs in prison. I didn't put my name to it, sign up for it. I didn't agree with it then and don't now. So I'm innocent of all charges. Your party aren't.
Nah I won't be inviting any other Shinners on here. Sure apparently the leadership not only frequent this site but they also pay me to be here!
I said your party leader (and former members) pay attention to this site. I never said they frequent it (as in making posts). For example on a Sunday morning you'll find catholic priests at mass preaching to the converted. But hardly ever the other way around. It's the same a you going along to your weekly/monthly party meetings and listening to your leaders preaching. They all ready have your vote, have your support. If PSF want to become the biggest political party in Ireland they need to convince people who don't vote for them, don't support them. Try to bring back former members back to the fold. I've said before, I have tried to contact PSF and I have asked them to explain their position on various subjects but they wont reply to me. So why should I lend support or vote for them..?
This link here will tell you a bit more about David Sharrock and you can contact him via the site linked if you want to know anything else about him...
Grouch, I grew up listening to music. My parents would buy AP/RN on Thursday or Friday evenings.. I may have looked at it for a few mins and then went back to reading sleeve notes on an album or a book/magazine about rock'n'roll music.. I personally prefer this version of Danny Boy than others.
ReplyDeleteTain bo,
ReplyDeleteI suppose all at the Quill should feel honoured that I find your company more appealing than the drudgery and repetitiveness of canvassing, it's a pain in the neck to be sure! Equally I reckon that I should be honoured that you have dedicated a small dissertation to me. It would seem i've gotten under your skin friend, but as I said before, lighten up, I'm only having a laugh!
you said;
"Considering you decided it is more craic to knockabout here why don’t you invite your friends in SF to canvass here?"
I won't invite them for the simple reason that you want me to. You have been pushing for it from the outset so I must ask all shinners out there to stay off my patch! There's only room for one sheriff in this town! As a compromise I am willing to deputise Michael Henry if he is alowed back.
You said;
"All this tout talk is laughable."
I don't think the six people arrested find it laughable. But sure you chuckle away.
Tain bo you also said;
"Odd, I distinctly recall a RUC man telling me he had my number back in 78 did he by any chance pass it on to you"
He didn't, I suppose by the nature of their jobs special branch handlers are the discreet sort. Maybe he passed it on to your new pay masters in MI5.
frankie, i thought i heard all them versions but that is truly awesome and thanks man, i live for music. that will be passed around you can be sure.
ReplyDeletemac tire, i work for MI7 and i have ur number and i have passed ur file onto the marxist-lennonists.
Mac Tire,
ReplyDeletethanks, I believe our wee dance is over I will make sure I have the doctor check my dermis where you believe you have lodged perhaps it is SF parasite?
Again happy sailing, I don’t want you to do anything that wee boat of yours seems to defy gravity as you float about.
You are handy with a dictionary define “tout.”
Alright, the entertainment value was worth the wee dance alas all good things meet an end.
I depart and shall leave the last word with your all knowing superior knowledge, as I said enjoy your stay, I would engage you more however yawning has captured my attention and that takes priority.