SF and left councillors in Cork, who?

[TheWhitePele]

Can anyone [barstooler or educated] name me one single political party in Europe that is both:

1. Nationalist
2. Socialist

???

The SNP

 

[mire]

That is nonsensical, so even if they were Marxist in ideology, but were avowed nationalist they would be right wing, some theory.

Not nonsensical at all. But it is bizarre.

The point is that despite all of their socialist pretensions, they cannot escape the fact that by definition they are right wing if they subscribe to nineteenth century nationalist principles. Jingoism, cultural nationalism, introverted self-determination, identity politics, preoccupation with language/religion/borders all signify old-fashioned and traditional right wing political views. Sinn Fein means 'we ourselves' afaik. Sounds pretty right wing to me.

 

[Stacky]

Not nonsensical at all. But it is bizarre.

The point is that despite all of their socialist pretensions, they cannot escape the fact that by definition they are right wing if they subscribe to nineteenth century nationalist principles. Jingoism, cultural nationalism, introverted self-determination, identity politics, preoccupation with language/religion/borders all signify old-fashioned and traditional right wing political views. Sinn Fein means 'we ourselves' afaik. Sounds pretty right wing to me.

This ^^^^^^

Narrow inward looking out of date and in a post nationalist Ireland just totally out of date.

They actually share common ground with UKIP

 

[Muintir]

This ^^^^^^

Narrow inward looking out of date and in a post nationalist Ireland just totally out of date.

They actually share common ground with UKIP

Just to brighten up your day!...but of course a political commentator like yourself already have caught this one!

A new opinion poll has shown Sinn Féin on course to make a major breakthrough in the European elections - winning its first ever seats in the Republic outside of Dublin.

The Millward Brown poll in the Irish Independent shows the party set to win a seat in each of the two four-seat constituencies.

 

[Stacky]

Local and European elections ?

No one cares about the current local and EU numpties deciding on local footpaths or voting on obscure EU laws.


zzzzzz

 

[Muintir]

Local and European elections ?

No one cares about the current local and EU numpties deciding on local footpaths or voting on obscure EU laws.


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ZZZZZZ Blueshirt snoring when not sucking up to Angela!

 

[Destiny2012]

Right across the country Sinn Féin is putting up strong opposition to the politics of austerity. People recognise our efforts and are supporting us in ever-increasing numbers. On May 23rd a vote for Sinn Féin is vote AGAINST water charges, the property tax and mindless austerity. It's a vote FOR transparent and accountable Local and European Government. It's a vote FOR fairness and it's a vote FOR equality. North and South - vote Sinn Féin for a New Republic.

Fiona Kerins No.1!!

 

[Bin Hex 12]

Local and European elections ?

No one cares about the current local and EU numpties deciding on local footpaths or voting on obscure EU laws.


zzzzzz

This election matters a lot to Stephen Cunningham - his Mam has said he can stay up past his bedtime to see the count an' all!

 

[Kimeartimmyboy]

Fuck me, something very wrong with some body that young going into politics. What life experience has he?

 

[Bin Hex 12]

Fuck me, something very wrong with some body that young going into politics. What life experience has he?

Puberty?