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The Troubles didn't start because of people pushing for a United Ireland. They started as a consequence of the violent crackdown against the civil rights moveme
by talideon 4y ago
The Troubles didn't start because of people pushing for a United Ireland. They started as a consequence of the violent crackdown against the civil rights movement. The IRA was a largely spent force up until then. It's very important to keep that in mind when saying anything about the Troubles.
- petesergeant 4y agoThat's an excellent point, and I was conflating the two while making an unrelated point. I've removed my original text, and simplified what I was trying to say. Thanks.