A Tribute To Gerry Adams

[cozener1]

A fitting tribute would be a 21 gun salute with Gerry standing in range! Evil man!

[ThePertinentesUno]

The first IRA was grass-roots, and socialist, and pitted against the owners of the large estates, that derived from the time of British Imperialism, in the Republic, as well as the Prostant power-structure in Ulster. It disbanded, suddenly, and dissapeared, off the face of the earth, around '72, and was replaced by the ProvO IRA, established by two men. One was English. It was funded and armed by CIA, at times, according to S McBride, who should know. Draw your own conclusions from that.

[bluegibby7]

So jerry you wern' nt in the Ira

[falkinerkeith]

gerry adams almost single handedly persuaded almost all militant republicans to give up the fight and support his moves for the northern assembly. it is nothing short of a miracle that he was successful in this. but that's not to say that gerry doesn't have a few skeletons. did he let hunger strikers die for propaganda (possibly), did he order the death of british informer jean mcconville (most likely), was he a member of ira (of course he was). but that's the life of a freedom fighter great man

[corpbs1]

Godbrother10: You are saying Adams etc take an allowance from their uk parliamentary remuneration, and an 'industrial salary' whatever that is, from a job they do not do. (i.e. being a member of the UK parliament). That's called bludging isn't it? As for them investing it in their consituencies . . . how? In what? Where's the public record of the investment? Invested in what exactly, how much? They like Paisley and his lot are just bludgers ripping off the poor; catholic and unionist alike.

[godbrother10]

@corpbs1 If its a job he doesn't do well? then why are they re-elected - repsect their mandate. Look at the houses and living standards of most Sinn Fein MPs and MLAs if they're in it for the money!

You can write personally to them if you want to know where the money goes but in no way does it go into their pockets.

[Paulfieldz]

@corpbs1 I believe they have used their right as MPs to rent an apt in London for westminister. they infact dont rent in London (as they dont take up their office in Westminster) but put it down as an expense This money goes into expenses a/c an in turn re invested into Belfast

[phoenix1916]

@corpbs1 what do u mean " a job they do not do"....SF represent the people that vote for them much better than any other party and work extremely hard on the ground for them! They dont have to sit in a Brit house and swear an allegence to a foreign monarchy to do this, and yes unlike any other party in ireland these representatives take a capped wage, they are NOT career politicians and are NOt their for their own greed, rather to represent their people! Maith thu SF!

[humanity1798]

@phoenix1916 Ah Sir can you explain what is the difference between Westminister,Stormont,and the Dail is?

What is a Nationalist? Is it the same as Mrs Thatcher,Mr Haughty,or Mr Bush,They are nationalist?

What is a segregationist? Please inquire into this!

Workers arise!

[phoenix1916]

@humanity1798 why dont u??

[humanity1798]

@phoenix1916 Yes its what they are saying on the other side my God my country my flag.

Look what they are doing in Stormont? Cutting the working man to the bone?

For the people of Ireland the wealth of Ireland, the philosophy of tone and Connolly,Is that happening in Stormont? I dont see any difference between Thatcher, Haughey, and Bush,they are nationalist? They have the same policy as the D U P.I deal in facts,not illusions and lies,and i dot pray in irish.Socialist no way!!! Thatcherites Y

[phoenix1916]

@humanity1798 Im not a Nationalist, im a republican!! Get off ur ass and stop whinging about what others are or arent doing, ditch hulers we dont need!!

[humanity1798]

@phoenix1916 They sinn fein are pure sectarian,causing division and conflict in working class comunitys the psychological damage they have done is unsurmontable,with hatred and bitterness,sir please examine it without prejudice or tribal religious conditioning. As wolf tone once said "A fragmented mind lacks intelligence"

Thatcherites yes!! Socialist NO!!!

[phoenix1916]

@humanity1798 LOL still crying u whinge bag i dont take anti SF jibes from a lay about like u!!

[LarryFogarty]

@phoenix1916 ta tu ceart

[ksulley88]

hey great video...what is the piece of music in the background? fits the video really well!

[corpbs1]

So if Sinn Fein do not take their seats in Parliament, do they take the salaries and allowances?

[godbrother10]

@corpbs1 They take an alowance which they then invest in their constituency as Sinn Fein ministers only draw the average industrial wage

[calBHA1]

TRAITOR !

UP THE REAL I.R.A !

[tysonthepooper]

@calBHA1 hes not a traitor mate, you cant achieve a united ireland through warfare, its too complicated and tough. Far easier if we do it through peace. Gerry is alot wiser than you think.

[corpbs1]

I don't suppose anyone thought to mention the surname "McGonville" to Gerry?

If he wants to abstain from the UK parliament, why does he keep standing for it?

The IRA and it's royalist opponents were, are, thugs and terrorists responsible for muders, corruption, and crass violence. There never was, and never will be, justification for that. Adams was IRA. But he knows nothing? McGonville. McGonville.

[godbrother10]

@corpbs1 No I don't think anyone has thought to say that...mainly because her name was Jean McConville. Brendan Hughes only made these accusations on the condition that they were released after his death, why would he do this? Could it that he had no basis for his claims, other than his resentment towards Sinn Fein’s peace strategy. ...

[godbrother10]

@godbrother10 (Cont.) No one believes Hughes’ elaborate tale told to condone the killing of Jean McConville, but yet his allegation against Adams is being given credibility and is being treated as gospel. Where exactly do Hughes’ lies end and the truth begin, if he were a witness in court he would be highly unreliable

[godbrother10]

@corpbs1 For Sinn Fein to take their seats in Westminster they'd have to sell out on their Republican beliefs. Sinn Fein provides full representation through the Sinn Fein offices in Westminster, and through their presence in every major decision making forum in Ireland and in Europe. The party's main long term goal is a complete contradiction to the oath so it'd be wrong for them to take it.

[YamaKazoo]

@corpbs1 You should have mentioned the british army too

[okinthemornin]

@corpbs1 long story cut short... the ira were at war with the british establishment, during this war although the british tried to say the ira were common criminals clearly they were not in every way they and their actions were not just crime, you may not agree with this but the basic fact is "it was a war" and therefore the term terrorist is wrong and as much as you may disagree with it the basic fact is that they were "freedom fighters" Sin E...

[AnarchoSynd]

@corpbs1 Its McConville You ignorant fucker !! and many people have asked Gerry that, But I assume from your ignorance of calling Jean McConville, McGonville , That you haven't bothered to research what your talking about! I only reply Because I have seen you comment on many Gerry videos so maybe your being paid to advance a smear !!

[mickupthecelts2k9]

@padraic2001eire because the British can still prosecute him for it the GFA only applied to prisoners at the time who were still in jail

[godbrother10]

@mickupthecelts2k9 No that's not true - you're still eligible to release even if you're arrested now.

[soupdragon42]

I would worry less about your prized freedom from Britain and more about the unelected, dictatorial, top heavy bureaucracy being set-up in Brussels right now.

They've given you a lot of sweeties thus far, but it will turn into a nightmare to be sure. The Euro has already turned you into a Yuppie republic, and your press sold its soul in brainwashing you into voting yes.

Deal with some real issues for a feckin change!

[MrBlades1971]

Whether you like him or not, I think he is a living legend.

Well educated man, & a great writer.

Hope he becomes the President of Ireland at some stage.

Slan go foil

[papadoc711]

he has sold us out,and so has sinn fein,they've turned there back on us for the last time,

[1977de33HERBST2010]

7 23 7 PEACE !!! :o) GRUESSE AUS der BRD GREETINGS FROM GERMANY :O)

[philyfree]

I wish some of the cira and rira dopes would educate themselves by watching this and learn that votes=fair treatment of our people

[graememurphy7]

I hope you right gerry, if not you will go down as a Collins

[EireAontaighe]

@graememurphy7 i hope that's not derogatory you little shit

[bgraybhoy]

gerry has done more for the stuggle than we will ever no all the so called rira cira people what the fuck have you done UP THE PROVOS TIOCFAIDH AR LA SINN FEIN

[brillcream2000]

a lot of people are giving out about gerry,but no one could hold a candle to him

[bgbroc]

Its ironic that people from the UK do not know what devolved government is, maybe thats what the problem is? West minister does not control devolution. The people and local elections do for an entity state. And N.Ireland is as much a part of the Republic now than it ever was. Anglo Irish agreement proves this, just like what happened with Hong Kong and China. Northern Ireland will eventually be integrated with the Republic.

[gerardy345]

A hero that should deserve more recognition

[MrIrishRepublican]

go on gerry

Tiocfaidh ár lá

[IrishRebelAxe]

Good work Gerry! Your ideas is ur life.

Its good that U dont change them4money but...

Ive my ideas nd I NEVER NEVER NEVER change them:

Oglaigh na h'Eireann Abu!

[conbhui]

and gerry adams was never a victim of violence by british forces/loyalists?

I think if a man like him can reach out and make peace im sure you settlers can do the same.

[rabsmiff]

Now that Nick Griffin is garnering popular support in the UK, perhaps the liklihood of despatching tanks and warplanes to 'eliminate' West Belfast trouble-spots is on the cards.

[paul6j7o]

Brilliant video Godbrother10!...I just hope that the people who watch it ,understand it and put the guns down for good. All the best mate!  Tiocfaidh Ar La!.Vote Sinn Fein!

[arsewipe24]

what is marxism

[wheels3884]

@arsewipe24 a form of communism layed down by the father of communist thought karl marx

[vinnyhoags]

Well done.

[blunt1984]

A great profile on the man.

Since you posted a tribute to Adams, does that mean that you support the GFA and the peace process?

[godbrother10]

Yes I do.

[blunt1984]

I do currently support the GFA as well, I just don't like the pace and style of its implementation on the ground.

I'm basically somewhere between éirígí and Provisional Sinn Féin in my current view of Irish politics.

[fatherted101]

Hold on, you see at 1:35, that Daithi O'Conail, right, and the video camera says 1986. 1986 was the year daithi and ruari walked out on provisional sinn fein and formed republican sinn fein, due to provos accepted the legitimacy of the 26 county state. Why did gerry shake daithi's hand there and pat him on the back, was he attempting to reconcile the walkout??

[wheels3884]

@blunt1984 you have posted one of the hardest things for Sinn Feinn,support to get across thank you

[jessieok]

THE END IS NEAR!!!!!!!

Go maire sibh bhur saol nua. Fad saol agat Sláinte agus táinte.

[padraic2001eire]

Superbly made video, I was tempted to make a similar one but it wouldn't have been a fraction as good as this. One thing though, why does Gerry Adams still deny being a member of the Provisional IRA when there is that footage (it's at 0:42 in this video) of him saying "we fight on behalf of the people... we could not survive almost 8 years of war unless they wanted to support us"? It's hard to see how that could mean anything other than the Provos.

[phoenix1916]

There are many different forms of fighting! it is still illegal to be or proclaim to be a member of Óglaigh na hÉireann this is a clandestine organisation and NO one ever admitted to being a member, except M Mc Guinness!

[SexyBuilder1888]

Gerry Adams is, and always will be a legend in Irish history

[mangaire1]

an interesting & informative vid

should be required viewing for all west brits.

go raibh maith agat.

[jessieok]

West brits,, man you could be more selective with your words, u would not liked to be called northern brit

[mangaire1]

west brit, shoneen ...

not very PC anymore, i know

 a good enough reason reason, i reckon to use them

[uvfcunts]

its not o conail its ruari o bradaigh

[catholicrik]

TIOCFAIDH AR LA!!!!!

[ksulley88]

fantasic video...i am english with some irish ancestry and i hold gerry adams in very high regard. i think he has not been given the credit he deserves by people outside of ireland for what he has achieved and his role in peace.

Well done Gerry, may he continue for many years. Sinn Fein to continue growing!

[CELTICSRFC]

Our Love Was On The Wing SINN FEIN !

P.I.R.A.

[phoenix1916]

Sinn fein stood firmly behind the people in resisting british terror in ireland and made a heavy price having 15 of the party members murdered by pro British terrorists, history will judge them, SF Abu!

[paul6j7o]

Youv put into a video what wev been trying to tell people for ages godbrother10.Thank you!...I just hope that people learn the lesson and get Unity by voting Sinn Fein..,.All the best mate...Tiocfaidh ar la!

[irishfreedom32]

Interesting video.