Talk:Irish Republic (Wasteland Europe)

I like the idea of a united Ireland, as it is logically a unit. However, the animosity towards the UK in this time line is a little strained. England, Scotland and Wales, having survived the war physically, were probably all that the UK could hold onto of the Commonwealth of nations under its influence. Hong Kong would most likely come under US or Chinese jurisdiction after a WW2 in which the UK had such little support from a "selfish America." I doubt, really, if the abandonment of the Marshall plan would extend to an outright ban of trade with the UK.

If you want the Irish to be the "hero" of this time line, that is fine -- it's your time line. But personally, I would want the USA to just be a little less selfish. It's ties with the UK and Ireland are far too strong to abandon the UK while strengthening Ireland. How about there there just be an overall agreement with the UK to give up "control" of all of its commonwealth members in light of its mounting financial strain. Queen Elizabeth, as a young monarch recently come to power, could possibly demand this for the good of the UK. Parliment, seeing the predicament, agrees, and all funds used to maintain any "control" of the Commonwealth are instead poured into rebuilding the island of Great Britain.

In fact, if it's okay with you, I will start a short article on Great Britain as well. I think I can even make it work as the UK fighting to hang onto North Ireland for a few years. But my primary article in this time line will concern the United States. I hope more people come aboard, though. SouthWriter 18:50, June 30, 2010 (UTC)