The “again” at the end of your comment makes me wonder to what extent you believe the US was involved with propping up the IRA. They smuggled guns from America but I haven’t seen anything credible beyond that.
Not only arms, but also money was raised and sent back to fund IRA activities.
Sure… Not all Americans, but IRA funding and support was pretty widespread in places such as New York. (Not saying it’s not understandable why people with Irish heritage, or Americans in general would support the IRA, just that US support for them was a very helpful lifeline.)
Edit: also smuggling guns into a conflict zone to arm one side is quite substantial help.
I’m really torn on the whole thing. I don’t want there to be a barrier between the British and Irish, but I also see the appeal of Ireland being whole. We’ve come so far in my lifetime and I like we’ve ended up in this situation where the two countries are just open to each other. It’s a really strong statement given where things were less than 50 years ago.
NI is part of the UK, for now.
Let’s hope for an Irish reunion.
My own experience is that the majority are happy with the current division. Compared to “the troubles” the current status is wonderful.
Yanks seem to be keen to go back to that so they can fund terrorism again.
The “again” at the end of your comment makes me wonder to what extent you believe the US was involved with propping up the IRA. They smuggled guns from America but I haven’t seen anything credible beyond that.
yeah and that barely counts for anything, anyone can just come to the US and buy guns at the grocery store
Don’t get to take it home with you though if that involves crossing international borders.
Not only arms, but also money was raised and sent back to fund IRA activities.
Sure… Not all Americans, but IRA funding and support was pretty widespread in places such as New York. (Not saying it’s not understandable why people with Irish heritage, or Americans in general would support the IRA, just that US support for them was a very helpful lifeline.)
Edit: also smuggling guns into a conflict zone to arm one side is quite substantial help.
Not just guns. The Semtex came from somewhere.
I’m really torn on the whole thing. I don’t want there to be a barrier between the British and Irish, but I also see the appeal of Ireland being whole. We’ve come so far in my lifetime and I like we’ve ended up in this situation where the two countries are just open to each other. It’s a really strong statement given where things were less than 50 years ago.