Interview with a Vampire

Well, well, well, what a turn-up for the books!!  The three best friends of every terrorist narco-amigo in South America have reportedly been interviewed by the Gardai in Dublin.  If 'Oireland' was a normal state, whose constitutional ethos was defined and guarded by normal, reasonable people, we would expect these three men to be shackled in chains and led, if not to the first charter flight bound for Bogota, to Port Laoise prison in order the serve the 17-year prison sentences passed down by the Colombian judiciary.

Alas, no such prospect exists.  For 'Oireland' is, at its heart, a terrorist state.  Its genesis lies in terrorism; it has adopted a smoke and mirrors attitude towards the operation of terrorists who acted in its name outside its own borders; it harboured and refused to extradite many killers wanted by British courts; and maintained an offensive claim to territory it was not - and is not - entitled to, thereby lending credence to the activities of individuals who sought to make that claim a reality.  The Irish Government is, in all probability, paying lip service to American anxieties over the sanctuary status of these three international terrorists, before allowing them to be released for a life of peace in rural 'Oireland', surrounded by peat, pigs, ponies and traps, and potatoes aplenty.

The Irish must think, that by staging a charade with all the authenticity of a house interior on Neighbours, they are doing their bit in the fight against terror.  Their reasoning would be laughable if it were not so serious.  Remember the days when IRA suspects wanted in Northern Ireland were arrested pending extradition from the Irish State?  The British authorities would wait around in eager expectation, only to find out that the terrorist in question had been granted a reprieve.  In 1987 the Irish turned down an extradition request because the court ruled that the papers were invalid due to a comma being in the wrong place.  I wonder what other rubbish the 'Oirish' came out with to enable them to abrogate their responsibilities:

'I'm sorry but we cannot extradite Fingal 'Fingers' O'Semtex to the UK due to the presence of a green birthmark on his left buttock.  The birthmark might prejudice his chances of receiving a fair trial'.

Take it from me, the Irish authorities will wine and dine the Colombia 3 before releasing back into the bogs of rural 'Oireland'.  A terrorist state ultimately looks after its own.

Comments

[Stack]

I agree with you here Andrew, the columbia 3 should be sent to prison in Ireland but not for 17 years, nor should they be sent back to columbia - I wouldn't send anybody to a columbia prison

[Chris Gaskin]

Nice picture

[Stack]

David

How can you say that Islamic terrorists have better beards than Sinn Fein/IRA, you should be the one in prison my friend.

^^^
Look at the picture above | , thats a great beard altogether.

[Madradin Ruad]

Fidel looks terrified ! I wonder what he's saying to the interpreter ? "Get me security, who let this monster through the door ? "

[David Vance]

Great picture of a bloodthirsty terrorist loving monster. Also, not a bad picture of Castro.

[Colm]

Who's the woman (I presume it is a woman) - It's not Bianca Jagger is it?

[Chris Gaskin]

They do say a picture is worth a thousand words

"Get me security, who let this monster through the door ? "

I can't see Sharon, where is he?

[Madradin Ruad]

It's interesting to see that Gerry was in "man of the people" attire on this occasion. No natty suits.

[Madradin Ruad]

Maybe Fidel is saying " Tell him that we don't want that Sinn Féin representative back in Cuba, let alone three ! "

[Chris Gaskin]

Gerry is normally in "man of the people" attire

[Madradin Ruad]

I have seen him in Clancy brothers outfit once , but usually it's Suit,shirt and tie !

[Gerry O'Sullivan]

The Republic of Ireland, at its heart, is a democracy with a written constitution, something you in the UK don't have. It can be a little inconvenient at times for the gung-ho right-wing to get to grips with, as it means that due process has to be followed, and trial by media or mob is not the norm.

The issue of the Colombia Three will be dealt with by the Irish courts. It's about time you lot get used to that fact and fuck off and mind your own business.

[Sean Fear]

That's very sweet Gerry. The problem is that the Republic's constitutiion means that your heroes can violate "due process" in other countries with impunity.

But then, you know that already.

[Peter]

"The issue of the Colombia Three will be dealt with by the Irish courts. It's about time you lot get used to that fact and fuck off and mind your own business."

Gerry, no doubt the Columbian victims of Farc mortar bombs (Copyright Mortar Monaghan - IRA) will share your enlightened views.

[Gerry O'Sullivan]

Sean Fear/Peter

They're not my heroes. I don't know 100% for sure what they were doing in Colombia, nor I suspect do either of you.

The 'problem' (from a right-wing point of view) with the Irish constitution is that it is written, and therefore procedures have to be followed. It would be sooooo much easier to just subvert procedure and cave into the demands of the media and the mob.

If the Irish courts decide these three go back to Colombia, then I'm happy to see them go.

[Peter]

Gerry, I'm all for due process. When it's honest.

I suspect they weren't birdwatching as they originally claimed (the story changes by the day - ask Catriona Ruane for the latest version).

And I'm not a right-winger.

[Gerry O'Sullivan]

Peter
I'm all for due process. When it's honest.

As am I. And I have no doubt that the examination of this case by the Irish courts will be nothing less than honest.

As for what they were doing in Colombia - I also suspect they were up to no good. But that's not the point. People like Andrew and David and Reg Empey and whoever else can point their fingers and stamp their feet all they like but it won't alter one salient fact -which I repeat for the third time - that the ball is in the Irish courts, so to speak.

The right-wing reference was not aimed at you, but toward the author of this post, a badge I believe he wears with pride. :o)

[The Troll]

Gerry

Ireland is a terror supporting state. No words no matter how noble will change that. Your state and your people coddle and cudlle terrorists that kill women and children and you support them. You are as guilty as any Muslim terrorist state and even if your to ignorant in your self rightous support for the cowards that you hold up as heros the rest of the worls laughs and ridicules Your little terror loving culture.

[Gonzo]

Two words - Mark Thatcher.

[Bernard]

I dont think the bad press for the IRA, by outing these three in Colombia, was worth the trouble, good though it is.

Much better for them to have "disappeared" in some Bogota slum area. People die all the time in Colombia but the IRA would always have to live with the fear that they were tagged by the Brits while unable to complain without admitting they had guys over there.

[Andrew McCann]

'The Republic of Ireland, at its heart, is a democracy with a written constitution...'

The Republic of Ireland, at its heart, is a terrorist state with a joke of a constitution, which has ideas on nationhood which I, and many others, find totally unacceptable.

'...fuck off and mind your own business.'

Be glad to, Gerry. The day every last vestige of interference from the Irish Republic over the affairs of part of my country has gone forever. Quid pro quo.

[ken]

What are you going to do if you lose a Border poll? Will you then advocate a seperatist terrorist campaign.
Who ordered the Dublin and Monaghan bombings? UVF my arse. They wouldn't know how. Who is the Terrorist State" Andy Boy. Quid pro quo.

[Madradin Ruad]

Who ordered the Dublin and Monaghan bombings? UVF my arse. They wouldn't know how.

If I'm remembering correctly, The UVF had already planted bombs in the ROI, so they DID know how Ken.

[David Vance]

Gerry,

Your intemperate post does you no good service.Please don't swear on this site.

[KRB]

...f*** off and mind your own business.'

Be glad to, Gerry. The day every last vestige of interference from the Irish Republic over the affairs of part of my country has gone forever. Quid pro quo.

Well said.

Last I checked, my part of the country is part of the UNITED KINGDOM. I reckon you, and your lot, should take a hearty helping of your own advice.