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September 20, 2005 Speak only of that which you know... Reader Moderate Unionist, brought my attention to this stanza from the John Godfrey Saxe poem "The Blind Men and the Elephant" (which I'm sure most of us remember from primary school) seems to wrap up the current gulf in understanding in Northern Ireland. It's worth repeating: Moral: So oft in theologic wars, Whatever about seeing the Elephant, I'm pretty sure there are politicians up north that at least hear voices, or should that be trumpets! Posted by: smcgiff at September 20, 2005 11:37 AM Or, as St Paul said ... " Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor I can't compete with the Swami, but I think St Paul can! Posted by: Richard Dowling at September 20, 2005 11:46 AM or "See no evil, hear no evil, speak no sense". Dawson Bailie (2005) Posted by: Donnie at September 20, 2005 12:23 PM Is it true Moderate Unionist is Basil McCrea? Posted by: Immoderate Unionist at September 20, 2005 02:18 PM |
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