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Obviously, it is not. At least not all of it. But slightly more than half of the total area that was traditionally (from at least mid-1700s onwards) considered to be 'Ulster' currently lies within the United Kingdom (in terms of counties, 6 of the 9 that make up Ulster). Just under half of Ulster is under republican jurisdiction.
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A majority in Ulster (all 9 counties) voted for Nationalist politicians actually. And this was before every Tom, Dick and Harry had a vote. Ulster returned 17 Home Rule members of parliament compared to the Unionist 16. Carson based his politics on the very fact that they were a minority. I'd ask you if "dictatorship of the majority" rung any bells but clearly it wouldn't.
Look, just drop it. You are far too ignorant of Irish political history to enter itno such discussions.
I'd say democracy is a bitch, but it's never bothered the Unionists. They ignore such trivial things.
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I am not the one making claims that 'Ulster' is part of the United Kingdom. Which it clearly is not, much as you claim that it is. Just over half of it, yes indeed. But all of it, all of Ulster, no. Which is of course why you and I live in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and not the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ulster. Even the government of 'er Maj'sty da Queen doesn't include the term 'Ulster' in the official name of the territory over which it holds jurisdiction.
In all, Ulster, the traditional province of Ireland, is not part of the United Kingdom. I'm afraid you'll just have to deal with it.
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