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Jake O'Kane: I've worn out my 'block' button on the trolls who punish any perceived criticism of Sinn Féin

I much prefer the old days when Sinn Féin election wins were celebrated by the carrying of the successful candidate on the shoulders of well-wishers and DUP wins were marked by Ian Paisley – the real one – belting out a hymn

Jake's tongue-in-cheek illustration of Sinn Féin's election win didn't stop him getting criticised when he questioned how the party celebrates its victories
Jake O'Kane
I suspect the only real surprise of last week’s council elections was that the DUP weren’t completely wiped out, although their continuing work for a united Ireland has been borne out by S[...]

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