Was anti-Irish propaganda in Britain at the height of the Troubles anything like current anti-Palestinian propaganda?
Was anti-Irish propaganda in Britain at the height of the Troubles anything like current anti-Palestinian propaganda?
I'm 40 and therefore ancient in terms of internet years, but although I'm British (but one who was born to a Celt and an Southeast Asian born in a British colony, so don't judge me) I really don't remember how Ireland was viewed when I was younger. I didn't have much awareness of current events until I was at least 10, and the Good Friday agreement was signed when I was 15, so I always view the worst of the conflict as something that was before my time.
I know there was a whole stereotype about Irish terrorists, but was that ever used by politicians and/or media figures to prolong the conflict? Are there any verifiable examples of this such as articles or videos?
I lived through this.
One of the reasons we sympathise with the Palestinians so much is we know all the rhetorical tricks used to justify colonialism. We see through them coz they were used here. e.g.
I'm ashamed people said this to the Irish when they should have given them a hard time for failing to kill Thatcher.