by 1980s Bluebird » Mon May 22, 2017 6:54 am
Having spent time during the troubles during the 80s and 90s, both Corbyn and Mcdonnell were both active in their support of the IRA and attended many IRA events inclusive of McDonnell being presented with a Hunger Strikers commemorative plaque. Both opposed the peace process agreement prior to the Good Friday Agreement. Corbyn also supported the Brighton bombing.
We can also add Diane Abbot to the list, she stated in a 1984 interview with Labour and Ireland, she attacked the Unionist population of Northern Ireland as an “enclave of white supremacist ideology” comparable to white settlers in Zimbabwe.
On the other hand up to 370 IRA terrorists or freedom fighters whatever you want to call them were granted Royal Pardons signed by the Queen and approved by both Labour and Tory governments. Maybe they will give this to members of the Parachute Regiment but I doubt it.
The Queen shook hands with Martin McGuinness and both seemed genuine in their meeting.
Both parties have their hands dirty and have pasts that they probably didnt think would come back, maybe the Lib Dems will sneak in through the back door. I personally probably have more of an issue with Diane Abbot than Corbyn and I am an ex soldier.
We have done deals with Serb warlords, Taliban Warlords, Kosovan drug king pins, ffs we even support a Saudi Government who actively supply armed groups, We armed and supported the Mujahadeen in the 80s along with the CIA.
Governments will always do what is best for their views and plans, we have no say in it, personall I dont trust any of them so probably going to vote for Plaid as Wales is my concern and not London.