1916 red revisionism
Almost a classic of the genre. A succinct demonstration of some common features:
1. Connolly presented as THE face of the Rising.
2. Rising presented in terms of class struggle and social revolution.
Irish left becoming more deranged
This post was made by a leftist in reference to protests against Eid being celebrated in Croke Park. If name-calling was a gaelic sport, the author would certainly have an all-star or two at this stage; losers, inbreds, West Brits, morons, scum. If there is one thing the left excel at, it is this. Responses from fellow travellers also add to the collection: vermin, arseholes and many more. A general air of snobbery is apparent too, the idea that the protesters are uneducated thicks. But that is just a passing observation. It is certainly not a complaint because if the left were to take a higher road and speak more empathetically about their fellow countrypeople we'd be in serious trouble. Thankfully, they are happy to throw vitriol and show their true selves, and that is grand. We won't have to worry about charm offensives. The aggressive and vitriolic tone shows raw hate. The left condemn hate in a notional sense, but there is clear hate for people to be seen here. It's...
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