Ian Paisley

**jay67** · 06-02-12, 20:07

Originally Posted by Mousey

but what do you think Ian Paisley's legacy will be, and how will Irish history remember him?

[B]NEVER NEVER NEVER[/B

jay67

**internationaltraveler** · 06-02-12, 20:20

Originally Posted by Lincoln

His legacy will be his being a very pure exponent of religious bigotry. He is one of those utterly irredeemibly self-righteous true believers. I couldnt begin to articulate how low is my opinion of such people.

This is to say nothing of the his involvement in The Troubles. I am just talking about sheer, miserable, prejudiced narrow-minded bigotry.

His legacy can be summed up in one word: Excrement.

While I have not, and do not, agree with many of his views I wish the old man well. He is first of all a husband, a father, grandfather and there are those near to him who will love him dearly. So best wishes to him and hope he makes a full recovery. Just as I would wish if Martin McGuinness were unwell and who will be loved by those near to him.

Unfortunately, I'm afraid this post demonstrates to me that bigotry is not only always in other people we see it in - it can be much closer than we think.

**mellors** · 06-02-12, 21:06

Originally Posted by internationaltraveler

While I have not, and do not, agree with many of his views I wish the old man well. He is first of all a husband, a father, grandfather and there are those near to him who will love him dearly. So best wishes to him and hope he makes a full recovery. Just as I would wish if Martin McGuinness were unwell and who will be loved by those near to him.

Unfortunately, I'm afraid this post demonstrates to me that bigotry is not only always in other people we see it in - it can be much closer than we think.

Uum...the difference is we dont stand on a soapbox ( unless you count this forum) forcing bigotry and our narrow minded posturing down other peoples throats enciting hatred in people who cant think for themselves. (This applies to all like minded posturing people as him, not just Paisley)

**WatWatWat** · 06-02-12, 21:37

I Just hope he has all RC doctors and nurses looking after him. He he he he.

**internationaltraveler** · 06-02-12, 22:12

Originally Posted by mellors

Uum...the difference is we dont stand on a soapbox ( unless you count this forum) forcing bigotry and our narrow minded posturing down other peoples throats enciting hatred in people who cant think for themselves. (This applies to all like minded posturing people as him, not just Paisley)

Oh, I'm sorry. I missed the point where you were appointed to sit in judgement on who is "forcing bigotry", "narrow minded posturing" and "enticing hatred" on others. It strikes me that the views on this website directed against the man in question are all three.

Personally I wish him and all those who are unwell at the moment every best wish.

**felixdahousecat** · 06-02-12, 22:22

Originally Posted by internationaltraveler

Oh, I'm sorry. I missed the point where you were appointed to sit in judgement on who is "forcing bigotry", "narrow minded posturing" and "enticing hatred" on others. It strikes me that the views on this website directed against the man in question are all three.

Personally I wish him and all those who are unwell at the moment every best wish.

I know where your coming from, i could not believe my eye's when i read this post here https://www.escort-ireland.com/board...052#post612052

**mellors** · 06-02-12, 22:31

Originally Posted by internationaltraveler

Oh, I'm sorry. I missed the point where you were appointed to sit in judgement on who is "forcing bigotry", "narrow minded posturing" and "enticing hatred" on others. It strikes me that the views on this website directed against the man in question are all three.

Personally I wish him and all those who are unwell at the moment every best wish.

I glad you find the world enhanced by people like Paisley, Adams, Thatcher...oh...the list goes on.

**internationaltraveler** · 06-02-12, 22:47

Originally Posted by mellors

I glad you find the world enhanced by people like Paisley, Adams, Thatcher...oh...the list goes on.

I was merely expressing an alternative view on the man by way of balance to those offensive, derogatory comments already made. In the first post on this thread that I replied to, the poster suggested they could not articulate how low their opinion was of Paisley.

All I was doing was articulating, that similarly, I could not express how low my opinion is of those people who have expressed views here accusing the man of all sorts, and that while he appears to be seriously ill.

Rather than the man in question enticing hatred could I suggest that before you retire for the evening that you take a good look in the mirror. Your lack of tolerance is shameful.

**gentelmandave** · 06-02-12, 22:54

I wont comment on a man on his Death Bed

**WatWatWat** · 06-02-12, 22:55

Even in sickness the man has the power to divide people, and cause arguments.

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