Whilst here in Belfast the news has come that the Loyalist Volunteer Force are standing down. I'll be honest in that I can't remember what the LVF stands for that makes it distinctive from the Ulster Volunteer Force and the Ulster Defence Association. And the local press seems to think this action is motivated more by a desire to end a feud with the UVF than with concern for peace in the province.
Still it means that one less set of guns are firing. At a time when many in the Unionist community are growing increasingly restless, as shown by the LoveUlster movement, it is essential that loyalist terrorists do not begin a new bloodbath. Now let's hope the UVF and UDA follow the IRA and LVF and bring permanent peace a step closer.
6 comments:
LVF stands for drug pushing and a 'protection' racket on their patch.
And how was yer time in our wee cuntry?
Fantastic! I think when I retire I'd like to move to Bangor. Belfast is a beautiful city full of friendly optimistic people.
And the Northern Irish are gorgeous but I suspect you already knew that!
Yeah, course we are.
Bangor?!?! Ho ho ho, the height of sophistication is Bangor. Did you go on the swans??
Did you make it up to the North Coast - IMHO, that's the most beautiful part of the country!
Ruthie
I'm afraid I didn't get anywhere to the north of the city, other than the bus to and from the airport. But next time...
You should, I think you would love it! The coastline is fantastic, especially in the North & around Donegal.
Beautiful places!
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