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Could be a bit of the old divide and conquer Antho...

2012-04-03T17:10:08.480+01:00

Could be a bit of the old divide and conquer Anthony, I mean here that putting a boot into Adams and promoting Marty really would nail down qsf,they wouldnt know which way to turn,it would suit some securocrats to see Adams squirm while Marty dressed in dickeybow curtseys to his gracious majesty.that would really seal the dirty deal.

Dixie, We are always trying to work out why they ...

2012-04-03T15:39:04.910+01:00

Dixie,

We are always trying to work out why they have opted for the line they have. We can’t be definitive. But we do feel that while Adams is an asset to the British government, not all in that camp are happy with the way he has done quite well for himself. And from what we can put together he seems to be the focus of a certain tendency within the Brit camp. And there is no escaping the discomfort that will arise if the Brits win the case.

‘I believe the Brits want to deter others from telling stories in the future. And I believe that the shinners are up to their bollocks in it as well.’

You could be right on that. It is an element we have thought about and can’t discount the possibility although it can coexist alongside our own perspective.

Marty, Protesting at the Olympics – what a good i...

2012-03-23T21:23:03.494Z

Marty,

Protesting at the Olympics – what a good idea. I think Brian Holmes did it at the 1972 Olympics against internment.

Menace,

interesting point. Must get that raised with Raymond Murray

Senator Charles Schumer Letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

AM Carrie came across as the extremely articulate ...

2012-03-23T18:00:45.658Z

AM
Carrie came across as the extremely articulate woman she is. She's a credit to you, your family and the struggle you are currently engaged in over these subpoenas.

Mick

Indeed Mackers, Carrie is highly intelligent with ...

2012-03-22T22:13:44.735Z

Indeed Mackers, Carrie is highly intelligent with more brains than any MLA that SF ever churned out.

I loved the bit about Ernie O'Malley...Cracker!

However I don't think this is about bringing civil suits or anything else against Adams, as I believe the Brits have enough already on that person, ie the Hunger Strikes, his brother etc to sink him deeper than the Titanic.

Adams is far too much an asset to damage.

I believe the Brits want to deter others from telling stories in the future. And I believe that the shinners are up to their bollocks in it as well.

The thing is, as Carrie pointed out, none of these tapes can be used in court.

What should be asked is, do the Brits want the truth about the past? Are they afraid that these tapes, particularly those of loyalists might incriminate them in what we know they've been involved in; the murder, mass murder even of Catholics such as the Dublin/Monaghan bombings?

Would it not suit both the Brits and the Shinners to keep the past buried?

For sure

2012-03-22T20:59:22.319Z

For sure

Carrie is a good woman to have on your side Anthon...

2012-03-22T19:59:00.547Z

Carrie is a good woman to have on your side Anthony ,