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Unionist do feel betrayed and they are
Betrayed by whom, exactly? Given the DUP campaigned for Brexit, and propped up May to deliver her version of Brexit, the question one has to ask, is what exactly did you think you were going to get?
The Tories, despite their official name, don't give a shit about Northern Ireland and, as long as any violence is contained to the six counties, never will. Only if the violence spills over to the (English) mainland will they care.
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They still got used as identity runs deep.
You are right about the dup but the backstop was widely supported. By DUP voters...
I'm not saying people that voted Brexit are 💯 of the hook, but the orange Vs green voting combined with FPTP and unionists identity always meant it would link to Brexit more.
Easy way to get some votes. I think a bit less of "you voted for it" a bit more of "you got used" may be needed.
Now any that still vote DUP or TUV, sorry can't help them ;)
JWestland
Unionist do feel betrayed and they are. Sure stupid to vote for it, but with FPTP in many areas UUP isn't an option, so back to getting done by the DUP. (Who are going lose lots of votes next election)
Riots or not, I really rather see the English government fulfilling the legal requirements of the Irish sea border so that it can be softened more.
And taking unionist people's concerns serious, more bitterness may not mean more bombs, but we pay the cost in political infighting and sectarianism.
Be nice if stormont pulls the finger out on housing and jobs for the riot areas...not always the most active there unfortunately.