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LegitCockroach

Hypothetical situation: New agreement to replace the GFA is needed to address the new Post-Brexit relationship of Ireland and the UK. What are the most important things we need to ensure are part of the agreement?

Are we in a stronger or weaker negotiating position now than in 1997. I ask because President Clinton seemed much less right wing than President Trump today and America remain the most likely mediator. On the other hand, the Nationalist community has grown and continues to grow. Our great relationship with Europe also makes us less reliant on the UK as an economic partner. Furthermore, opinions in Britain about NI have soured significantly with many Britons eager to get rid of the expense and hassle.

Posted Feb 4, 2019, 5:45 PM UTC

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[deleted]•

No Fat Chicks.

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VictoryForCake•

Currently the UK can not agree to any amendments, substitutions, or replacements of the GFA while they are reliant upon the DUP. Also the GFA requires cross border support which means basically nothing will change as the current GFA was the maximum comprise either side would reach, any further amendments will favour one side over another.

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LegitCockroachOP•

The DUP aren't exactly fond of the GFA and the pesky 50+1 referendum clause that is getting narrower by the minute. If we get them to agree to renegotiations, we possibly hold a stronger hand now than back then and can get a better deal.

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Flagyl400•

We could see if we could trick them into taking a few more border counties this time. Then we'd be able to call the referendum and either (a) get a majority and a united Ireland, or (b) finally get rid of Monaghan.

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Darth_Bfheidir•

^^^Farney ^^^Army.......

( ; _ ; )

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pint-man•

It's not changing.

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Space_Ganondorf•

Huns out

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