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dndvr
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Is Northern Ireland a failed state?
Your use of the phrase 'to use the British term' implying you think that's clever and relevant (and not at all contentious) is the first indicator you don't know what you are talking about.
EliRivers
on Dec 11, 2023
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It would seem to indicate that he understands that there's a significant British element to Northern Ireland's history.
BTinfinity
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They weren't implying anything other than that the phrase may be less common outside of Great Britain
alephnerd
on Dec 12, 2023
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^^^ this. No one gives a shit about English vs Scottish vs Welsh vs Irish outside of the British Isles (and some parts of Boston)
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