I am totally and utterly unimpressed by the Ulster Unionist-Conservative tie-in: Ulster Conservative and Unionists - New Force. I think that it is only a matter of time before the whole UU enterprise goes belly-up. I just can’t see this challenging the DUP’s appeal to regional identity and their version of Britishness amongst unionist voters. While I am unimpressed with the politics of the move, I am equally unimpressed with the name. No party in the North should have the word ‘force’ in its name. We have had more than enough of that.
Have to admit to that I am very anti-Conservative too but that might be a hang over from watching Lindsay Duncan in BBC2’s drama, Margaret, last night. Being reminded of the whole Thatcher nightmare was bad enough but, equally worse, was to be reminded of just how vile the Conservative party are. Seriously, who wants to vote for these people – even the ‘modern’ version?
Anyway, UUP RIP is the message for today.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Unimpressive Ulster Unionists RIP
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There is a Lecturers union also called the UCU- same initials - I think the UUP has lost the run of itself and could spell the end of the party especially labour/left wing unionists who have no home now!
Hi Pól. I agree - what a name! Only marginally better than Ulster Conservative and Unionists - New Troops but with less acronym possibilties.
crazy stuff - I think they will regret this at leisure
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