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I
do agree that Internationalism
is important - we must stand in solidarity with those
for whom we feel common cause. This must not, however
in any way detract from our pursuit of a democratic
32-County State. In my opinion, that must be the driving
force behind everything that we do. We have seen others
(such as SF and SDLP) compromise their principles
in order to sit at the Stormont assembly. By the very
act of doing so, they have done much to legitimise
that assembly, have grievously impaired the struggle
for unity, have disenfranchised those people who they
purport to represent. How many in these constituencies
support the actions and speeches of their "representatives"?
What is the payoff for those alleged "Republicans"
in return for sitting on that pseudo-assembly? What
will be next - a portrait of the queen and/or the
union jack in Mr. Maskey's office? I don't take particular
issue with his attending the Remembrance Day - that
was only respectful, even considering that those soldiers
who died were propping up a genocidal, imperialist
regime.
There is much to be concerned for, the Dublin Government
appears to be drawing ever closer to the Western European
Union, possibly even to NATO. This is a dangerous
road that Mr. Ahern and his lot are travelling down,
perhaps with little consideration for the implications.
Ireland is, and should always be, neutral. That very
stance is called into question and must be closely
monitored. The thought of Ireland and England in a
common alliance is some sort of sick joke. Imagine
the thought of a young Irish soldier going on maneuvers
with a British Soldier or Officer who was involved
in the murder of his brother, father or friend. It
could happen. As well, imagine a pack of British soldiers,
possibly even loyalists with the RIR who "accidentally"
cause a friendly fire incident against an Irish unit.
Certainly within the realm of probability.
On a more discordant note, I must say that I cannot
share in your support of Mumia-abu Jamal and Leonard
Peltier. The information I have had regarding both
hardly compels my support. In my opinion, both have
attempted to cash in on the "poor, victimised,
minority denied any opportunity to get ahead".
While I don't claim to have encyclopedic knowledge
of either case, I feel I know enough to conclude that
neither deserves anything but contempt from me.
Back to more positive things, I do believe that the
Stormont assembly is unraveling every day, and that
it will likely collapse or be dissolved sometime next
year. At that time, I will be interested to see what
actions follow from that by the Westminster and Dublin
Governments, SF, SDLP, Trimble, Paisley and their
gangs, the loyalist gangs, and other interested groups
(such as USA). With another failed ersatz government
what can Mr. Blair say or do to put a positive spin
on this. Likewise Mr. Ahern. Time is running out for
the ascendancy, even they must hear the insistent
ticking of the clock. The day of unity draws ever
closer.
"Burn everything British except their coal"
Tiocfaidh ar La,
Steve McWilliams
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