My enemy's enemy...

So, who are the DUP and should we be worried at the idea of them having any say in mainland politics? Well, they're the Democratic Unionist Party founded by the Reverend Ian Paisley in 1971 and they can be described as standing somewhere to the right of Genghis Khan.  They are opposed to Irish nationalism, abortion, homosexuality, same-sex marriage and climate-change, among other things.  In other words, unpleasant people with unpleasant views.  But should we be worried?  Our position on all those matters except the possible reunification of Ireland is settled in law and therefore not open for discussion.  The extent to which the DUP's views affect life in Northern Ireland is a matter for Northern Ireland and their voters. No. there's no reason for us to be concerned - although some of us may feel like holding our noses and keeping them at arms length.