What are your views on Multiculturalism in Ireland? - Threadbanned User List in OP

Everyone has an issue with radical Islam.

As for your friend, yes, marriages do break down. Perhaps she just used it as an excuse? I think it's weird that you don't put the blame on her, for breaking up the marriage, but on her religion instead? Very strange, particularly as you say, she was always religious. Clearly after 20 years of marraige, she had had enough, and she ended the marriage. Her.

TBH in this day and age... I don't trust any journalism. I've had too many conversations with friends who work in that area, who have remarked on just how many articles are bought and paid for by interested parties. There are just too many agendas at play, and very little honesty in plugging for them.

It's not even the case, anymore, that some are worse than others. It's simply that some are more obvious or transparent than others.

The problem with "his" attitude is that he cannot tolerate any criticism of his supported groups. Hence, the xenophobic racist aholes comment... and very likely, regardless of being flagged for it, nothing will happen. That's where we are now. Criticism especially rational/logical criticism of certain groups cannot be tolerated. Muslims are allowed into this protection.. although honestly, I can't see why that would be the case. For all the comparisons made with Christianity, we never see Islam being judged in the same manner that Christianity has. The sheer amount of bile that is directed at the Catholic faith, but Islam cannot be spoken about in the same manner. All priests of Catholic faiths are responsible for what some others did, but Muslims can't be held to the same standard.

It's utterly bizarre to me the way Islam has gained this special (although considering how many minority groups exist these days, it's hardly special anymore) protection against criticism. I could understand the protection against ranting, bile spewing idiots, but rational and logical arguments? Meh.

He doesn't have any supported groups. Can you explain that a bit better please?

Also the job security and working conditions tend to be pretty bad across the board. Hospitality has a seriously bad reputation for anyone who is not in a niche/specialist position, and even then, most Irish I know in those areas, would prefer to be working abroad than here. The industry here doesn't value it's staff enough.

I have no idea what your talking about putting any twist on anything!

yes people who work would like a living wage, and I would think most people who work would like to be treated better then someone who does not want to work.

So, what's your point? And what is my 'twist ' exactly? What narrative do you think I have?

I never said they would be better off working.

I said it is better that they work, rather then be on the dole.

I thought maybe you picked me up wrong, I was agreeing with you.

You also said they will soon realise your far better off on benefits. that doesn't mean they won't work, the majority of people go to work.

It's ok, reading it again, I probably picked your question up wrong.

Just to make it clear, I believe that anyone who works should always be better off then those that do not. Work should be encouraged and rewarded.