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Botany

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5. A perfect example is the work that George Mitchell did in order to get peace in Northern Ireland

Reply to Walleye (Reply #4)

Thu May 8, 2025, 10:40 AM

May 2025

He did much of it in private but he did get the Protestants of N. Ireland to stop their
Orange Day parade where they would go through Catholic neighborhoods to rub the
Catholics’ noses in a battle that gave England control over Ireland in 1690.

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On how to stop the India vs Pakistan conflict right now. [View all] Botany May 2025 OP

I really wish Anthony Blinken were working on this Walleye May 2025 #1

Real diplomacy is done by adults, in private, and with respect. Botany May 2025 #3

They haven't the first idea of how diplomacy works. Work is the operative word. You don't just throw out catchphrases Walleye May 2025 #4

A perfect example is the work that George Mitchell did in order to get peace in Northern Ireland Botany May 2025 #5

Vance. He's the kiss of death. muriel_volestrangler May 2025 #2

My only suggstion is to NOT send weapons into the region and pick a side. WarGamer May 2025 #6