You wrote: "I really wish I could believe you Vladimir, but unfortunately they are. Our Taoiseach and Minister for justice have been at pains over the years to emphasize the danger the shinners present to our democracy to a complacent electorate enjoying the fruits of an economic boom."
Please dwell in reality and not some fantasy land. The IRA has ZERO chance of overthrowing Ireland or destroying Ireland's democracy. They don't have the numbers, money, arms, plan, or ability or chance to ever accomplish anything of the kind.
"Currently, the shinbags curry support from 10% of the population - mainly scumbags, the vertically challenged, and of course, the socialist elite. All predictions indicate that they will hold the balance of power after the next election."
10%? And you think they're going to overthrow Ireland's democracy with electoral support from 10% of the population? Are you thinking?
"That's right, a gang of murderers, thieves, vagrants, bus-bombers and baby killers, still active with their own 'army' may hold the balance of power in Ireland in 18 months. Threat to democracy it most surely is."
No, it isn't. Participating in a democracy is not overthrowing it. SF might gain some power in Ireland's government but that is A VERY, VERY LONG WAY FROM destroying Ireland's democracy.
On second thought, keep up your fantasies. After all, a replacement for the Davinci Code is needed soon. Write down your nutty conspiracy theories as a book. I am sure it will be a page turner.
Being from the North myself, I remember the heady days of the 70s and 80s Vladimir, the black flags, the climate of fear and terror and how close we came to the brink of a total collapse, but the RA always ensured we were at least a basket-case banana republic. Not bad eh, for a band of hate filled morons and an army of barstool republicans! And yes, I understand why you feel the way you do, because I was once a pawn of provo propaganda swallowing their bile and embracing victimhood. Sometimes you gotta grow up and stop living in a fantasy land. You should take your own advise.