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I think I've just discovered FF play to stay relevant

Apothic_Red · 2021-11-07 23:53:14

I'll take the slings and arrows on this idea but I can see how the Republican Party can succeed here: If Article 16 is pulled then go for a North/South referendum on a United Ireland. Steal SF thunder, become the talkig point of the day, take all the headlines, keep MM to the forefront, jump the shark but stay relevant.…

08-11-2021 12:53am

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Apothic_Red

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I'll take the slings and arrows on this idea but I can see how the Republican Party can succeed here:
If Article 16 is pulled then go for a North/South referendum on a United Ireland.
Steal SF thunder, become the talkig point of the day, take all the headlines, keep MM to the forefront, jump the shark but stay relevant.
What say you . . . are you not entertained ?

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#2 08-11-2021 12:55am

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FF cannot call such a referendum. Neither could SF if elected.
Only the Northern Ireland Secretary can.

SF seem to be able to convince people that they can somehow call it, but other parties aren't going to be able to get in on that.

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#3 08-11-2021 4:51pm

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https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058216931/i-think-ive-just-discovered-ff-play-to-stay-relevant

Do you think people really care?

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