Quote Originally Posted by JamesWales View Post
Pretty stable for the last 25 years or so mind. Not entirely so of course, but nothing like it was. Id be very wary of a strong opinion either way, all down to the people of Northern Ireland and everything I have seen opposes it.
That stability you mention was brought about by the Good Friday agreement, you may want to read it?

The 'principle of consent' was/is interesting and it gave Republicans hope that things could be changed through consensus.

Only my opinion, but I see a United Ireland happening within 30 years.