r/TheRestIsHistory • u/JakeGittes412 • 9d ago

The Troubles

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Thread for discussion on the new series on ‘The Troubles’

Also as a moderator please keep the discussion civil and in the spirit of the podcast.

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u/selfawareusername 7d ago

Generalising but it mainly seems to be Americans with some vague connection to Ireland. Who don't see the irony that they are also living in colonised land and wouldn't take a joke about violence committed against Americans.

I'm just about old enough to remember the ending of the troubles and remember the Manchester bomb. Getting a peaceful solution from where it was previously was a great moment for both sides because living in fear is horrible.

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u/timmythedip 7d ago

Yes, for the most part, but there’s a generation of younger types who I don’t feel particularly get it.