And Brenda, with maybe some degree of irony, the people of Southern Ireland now have a warm and reciprocal relationship with Britain that Republicans and Democrats have yet to reach. Our Head of State even shook the hand of one of the leadership of the regime who killed a close relative of hers as well as many other British and Irish women, men and children. One has to keep a sense of perspective. There are far more tragic events in the world than the outcome of a democratic process no matter how uncomfortable it may make us feel.
And Brenda, with maybe some degree of irony, the people of Southern Ireland now have a warm and reciprocal relationship with Britain that Republicans and Democrats have yet to reach. Our Head of State even shook the hand of one of the leadership of the regime who killed a close relative of hers as well as many other British and Irish women, men and children. One has to keep a sense of perspective. There are far more tragic events in the world than the outcome of a democratic process no matter how uncomfortable it may make us feel.
Definitely not cheerful. Seems more like heading for Depression. Great.