en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/3243293 Comments by nosuspenders http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/jean-mcconville-murder-psni-granted-more-time-to-question-ira-chief-ivor-bell-30110541.html#IDComment808110937 Is it just me or is he the spitting image of Dennis Hopper circa Easy Rider? Fri, 21 Mar 2014 00:26:06 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/jean-mcconville-murder-psni-granted-more-time-to-question-ira-chief-ivor-bell-30110541.html#IDComment808110937 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/civil-rights-leader-ivan-cooper-left-astonished-by-ian-paisleys-belated-conversion-29906881.html#IDComment783412045 As someone who grew up in the Unionist community I am ashamed and embarrassed that this so called man of God successfully isolated us from the rest of the world, making us virtual pariahs, with his self serving sectarian outpourings. He rabble roused the Loyalist psychopaths, then backed away when they slaughtered indiscriminately. He and his ilk brought down Sunningdale, the one chance in a generation to end our Dirty little war with dignity and save 2000 lives. He cried 'traitor' and 'no surrender' at Trimble, who did all the hard yards for Unionism pre-GFH, all the while knowing it was the only show in town...Then he jumped straight into bed with the Shinners as one half of the chuckle brothers. Paisley hasn't had some Road to Damascus style conversion, he realizes that history will see him for what he is, a hate filled religious zealot, with a barely concealed sectarian blood lust and he is now desperately trying to fashion some measure of false legacy. The sad thing is alot of those same people he hoodwinked for so many years are falling for it. The man did more damage to Unionism than the IRA ever did, it is no coincidence that he was never the target for assassination given he was the most effective recruiter to their ranks in the history of the Troubles. Sun, 12 Jan 2014 23:14:33 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/civil-rights-leader-ivan-cooper-left-astonished-by-ian-paisleys-belated-conversion-29906881.html#IDComment783412045 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/richard-haass-peter-robinson-says-more-work-needed-for-deal-on-parades-flags-and-the-past-29895815.html#IDComment780981675 Could not agree more. The only way for either the DUP or more likely the UUP to transcend and evolve into a modern fully democratic party is to break the chains of the religious zealots that bind them inextricably to the past. Not only do the OO not represent the views of the majority of those of a Unionist persuasion, they seek to restrict individual lifestyle choices by applying their own set of archaic 'morals.' Wed, 8 Jan 2014 00:58:24 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/richard-haass-peter-robinson-says-more-work-needed-for-deal-on-parades-flags-and-the-past-29895815.html#IDComment780981675 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/police-officer-slashed-on-face-by-youth-cutting-down-loyalist-banners-29882352.html#IDComment778192593 Ah whataboutery, where would this sectarian backwater of ours be without it? Thu, 2 Jan 2014 22:36:15 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/police-officer-slashed-on-face-by-youth-cutting-down-loyalist-banners-29882352.html#IDComment778192593 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/nelson-mandela-funeral-gerry-adams-and-oprah-winfrey-among-thousands-gathered-for-final-farewell-to-exsouth-african-leader-and-statesman-29839579.html#IDComment768498051 But Gerry didn't do any fighting...he was never in the IRA. Sure he couldn't even stand up to fight for his niece against the oppressor in her own household. Mon, 16 Dec 2013 04:26:46 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/nelson-mandela-funeral-gerry-adams-and-oprah-winfrey-among-thousands-gathered-for-final-farewell-to-exsouth-african-leader-and-statesman-29839579.html#IDComment768498051 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/letters/republicans-failed-to-promote-a-united-ireland-29723788.html#IDComment745731759 never let the facts get in the way of a good story - Mark Twain Thu, 7 Nov 2013 01:37:39 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/letters/republicans-failed-to-promote-a-united-ireland-29723788.html#IDComment745731759 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/debateni/blogs/declan-kearney/ambivalent-relationships-between-unionist-paramilitaries-such-as-uvf-and-politicians-must-end-29711690.html#IDComment742443984 The very definition of tragic irony, the hypocrisy of the man is truly remarkable. Thu, 31 Oct 2013 05:05:04 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/debateni/blogs/declan-kearney/ambivalent-relationships-between-unionist-paramilitaries-such-as-uvf-and-politicians-must-end-29711690.html#IDComment742443984 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/richard-haass-mood-for-compromise-in-northern-ireland-emerging-29706088.html#IDComment741390267 Until we have a society where the electorate vote based on whether they are liberal, socialist or conservative as opposed to being pawns in a sectarian headcount... Until we have a society where those who perceive themselves to be marginalized can protest peacefully without laying siege to the streets of our capital... Until we have a society where mass murderers are seen by all as exactly that and not freedom fighters or heros... Until we have a society where 50% don't feel so disenfranchised that they don't vote... Until we have a society where all sides are honest enough to realize, admit to and truly repent the mistakes they have made and continue to make... Until we have a society where religious zealots no longer dictate to and seek to restrict individual freedoms and life choices... WE WILL NEVER HAVE REAL COMPROMISE, nor we will we ever transcend and evolve into a modern democratic society... Mon, 28 Oct 2013 21:07:11 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/richard-haass-mood-for-compromise-in-northern-ireland-emerging-29706088.html#IDComment741390267 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sunday-life/news/bob-geldof-tells-northern-irelands-dissidents-to-give-it-a-fing-rest-and-grow-up-29658496.html#IDComment734909873 You are hardly a spokesman for Ireland given you live in Australia now are you? You appear to be a dissident apologist, and you obviously you have your finger on the pulse from your backp@ckers room in Bondi Tue, 15 Oct 2013 03:22:34 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sunday-life/news/bob-geldof-tells-northern-irelands-dissidents-to-give-it-a-fing-rest-and-grow-up-29658496.html#IDComment734909873 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/video-belfast-lord-mayor-defiant-after-fun-day-ambush-by-loyalist-mob-29480655.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter#IDComment695793191 A typically poorly articulated articulated statement reflecting your total lack of engagement or understanding of those with a differing view. Wed, 7 Aug 2013 23:37:05 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/video-belfast-lord-mayor-defiant-after-fun-day-ambush-by-loyalist-mob-29480655.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter#IDComment695793191 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/black-sabbath-on-top-after-43-years-29349981.html#IDComment662722200 \m/ long live the Godfathers of metal! \m/ Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:09:25 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/black-sabbath-on-top-after-43-years-29349981.html#IDComment662722200 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/bank-supervisor-cleared-of-blame-after-clerk-falls-asleep-with-finger-on-keyboard-resulting-in-22222222222-transaction-29337113.html#IDComment659507531 You speaky good England, yes? Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:19:09 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/bank-supervisor-cleared-of-blame-after-clerk-falls-asleep-with-finger-on-keyboard-resulting-in-22222222222-transaction-29337113.html#IDComment659507531 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/beaver-kills-fisherman-in-belarus-29307209.html#IDComment654638549 Nice beaver! Thanks, I just had it stuffed... Sun, 2 Jun 2013 23:47:05 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/beaver-kills-fisherman-in-belarus-29307209.html#IDComment654638549 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/strabanes-ryan-dolan-says-no-regrets-despite-last-place-in-eurovision-29278721.html#IDComment646121565 There's only one wee man from Strabane that has a chance of bringing the Eurovision crown back to Ireland. Get Hugo Duncan on the phone.. Mon, 20 May 2013 00:03:37 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/strabanes-ryan-dolan-says-no-regrets-despite-last-place-in-eurovision-29278721.html#IDComment646121565 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/sinn-feins-martin-mcguinness-opposes-thatcher-death-parties-as-they-continue-in-belfast-29185442.html#IDComment615738319 Absolutely not, I abhor triumphalism Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:12:22 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/sinn-feins-martin-mcguinness-opposes-thatcher-death-parties-as-they-continue-in-belfast-29185442.html#IDComment615738319 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/sinn-feins-martin-mcguinness-opposes-thatcher-death-parties-as-they-continue-in-belfast-29185442.html#IDComment615678923 Hardly surprising that ELEMENTS within Extreme Republicanism would betray such a shameful lack of humanity, its in their DNA Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:18:59 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/sinn-feins-martin-mcguinness-opposes-thatcher-death-parties-as-they-continue-in-belfast-29185442.html#IDComment615678923 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sunday-life/sinn-fein-councillor-attacks-red-arrows-return-29152501.html#IDComment609250663 'even this comment your reading now' It's you're as in you're an idiot Mon, 1 Apr 2013 22:34:28 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sunday-life/sinn-fein-councillor-attacks-red-arrows-return-29152501.html#IDComment609250663 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sunday-life/sinn-fein-councillor-attacks-red-arrows-return-29152501.html#IDComment604836009 Is English your first language? Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:01:45 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sunday-life/sinn-fein-councillor-attacks-red-arrows-return-29152501.html#IDComment604836009 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/moral-issues-attached-to-irish-eligibility-row-oneill-29126959.html#IDComment595568683 Must be a quiet news day, BT clearly looking to drag the usual suspects out to engage in mind a mind numbing to and fro. Personally speaking provided an individual makes their choice of association by their 18th birthday it really shouldn't be an issue. If you are old enough to vote you are old enough to choose which to play for. Beyond that if you have played U21 for one association the door should be closed to you switching, otherwise you are wasting everyone's time and investment. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:47:26 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/moral-issues-attached-to-irish-eligibility-row-oneill-29126959.html#IDComment595568683 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/letters/why-such-a-fuss-over-union-flag-16259616.html#IDComment540925322 Horribly blinkered, simplistic logic compounded by appalling grammar (too bad you WERE) Thu, 10 Jan 2013 23:13:08 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/letters/why-such-a-fuss-over-union-flag-16259616.html#IDComment540925322