Friday, July 22, 2005
Reading between the lines
If there's one thing you need to have in this country, it's an ability to read between the lines. Below I give you some statements made during the past week and the real meaning behind them:
"Not only myself but the whole of the Progressive Unionist Party has no influence on what's happening on our streets at all. " - David Ervine commenting on the Loyalist violence
Translation: "I'm staying the hell out of this"!
"This will turn into a pro-IRA march which cause only resentment. That's just being stupid and it will cause problems and turmoil." - Ian Paisley Jr commenting on plans by republicans to stage a march to commemorate the 34th anniversary of internment in Ballymena.
Translation: "If you're not wearing orange and a sash, no marches"!
“The decision by Education Minister Angela Smith to fund three new Irish medium primary schools is nothing short of a disgraceful use of public money." - DUP's Sammy Wilson
Translation: "This is focal nonsense! Boo Ireland!"
"The three main loyalist paramilitary groups remain committed to working for the betterment of their communities, but they need help doing this." - Spokesman for Loyalist commission
Translation: Hey Britain, spare change?
Like I said, you gotta read between the lines in this country!
"Not only myself but the whole of the Progressive Unionist Party has no influence on what's happening on our streets at all. " - David Ervine commenting on the Loyalist violence
Translation: "I'm staying the hell out of this"!
"This will turn into a pro-IRA march which cause only resentment. That's just being stupid and it will cause problems and turmoil." - Ian Paisley Jr commenting on plans by republicans to stage a march to commemorate the 34th anniversary of internment in Ballymena.
Translation: "If you're not wearing orange and a sash, no marches"!
“The decision by Education Minister Angela Smith to fund three new Irish medium primary schools is nothing short of a disgraceful use of public money." - DUP's Sammy Wilson
Translation: "This is focal nonsense! Boo Ireland!"
"The three main loyalist paramilitary groups remain committed to working for the betterment of their communities, but they need help doing this." - Spokesman for Loyalist commission
Translation: Hey Britain, spare change?
Like I said, you gotta read between the lines in this country!
# posted by United Irelander @ 1:11 AM 
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