Ireland and a Palestinian State

Small sample size.  I was in Ireland last week and on pub TVs and newspapers lying around I saw a few things. Everyone I saw or read - a few talking heads, a few papers - was in favor of the recognition of a Palestinian state. But it was the reason that they gave that I found interesting.  Not one of them addressed whether it was a good idea.  They all were quite pleased that it showed that Ireland was independent of the UK, and in fact, some thought it grand that they were sticking it in the eye of the Brits.

Heckuva basis for a foreign policy.