Episode 161: The Northern Irish Satanic Panic (Part 1)
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The Battle of the Bogside in Northern Ireland
In 19 69, the violence intensified after clashes between civil rights marches and loyalists. Barricades were erected in both catholic and protestant neighborhoods. The barricades created defined areas which were run by those who controlled them. They created virtual self government where the para military organizations could act freely. In response, republicans in belfast held protests to r u c bases and in some cases, physically attacked policel ists. Northern irish journalist martin dillon described the impact british soldiers were on the streets of belfast and dairy. He said they were treated much like the soldiers liberated paris. However, their role was simply defined as peace keeping,. While the army
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