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Was anti-Irish propaganda in Britain at the height of the Troubles anything like current anti-Palestinian propaganda? (hexbear.net)

submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago (2 children)

I wonder if red hair jokes are a holdover from this

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

probably a more ancient prejudice?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

But revived! But also maybe scottish

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Isn't that aimed at Scottish people more than the Irish?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

Maybe, I just see it online sometimes and wonder what it's about