Why I Love Loyal Ulster

[Loki]

You must understand, however, that a lot of people simply refuse to acknowledge Northern Ireland, seeing it as 'the occupied six counties' which is outrageous considering the Ulster-Scots have been living there for centuries.

Yes, and I think not many people are aware of the ethnic background. All you hear about is "religious sectarianism", but the problems of that region run deeper than merely religion.

[British and Proud]

Yes, and I think not many people are aware of the ethnic background. All you hear about is "religious sectarianism", but the problems of that region run deeper than merely religion.

Indeed, many unionists are no longer religious - they just wish to remian part of the United Kingdom. The Republic of Ireland has been described as a theocracy, and it is understandable that many people, religious or not, would not want unification.

If you have a look at another thread and see how the demographics relating to religion (Protestantism vs Catholicism) changed since 1922 in the Republic, it is not hard to see why loyalists are reluctant to embrace unification.

The fact is Northern Ireland costs Westminster £9 billion every year in subsidies, is a united Ireland really viable?

[Gooding]

In one word:No. Not without more rioting and massacres.