Curiously, the fractured, tribal nature of society in the north may actually have a positive effect in preventing a mass causality terrorist attack.
Given that neighborhoods are highly segregated and the deep mistrust of strangers might set off alarm bells sooner tHan might happen in a more open society.
I can't see even the more fringe elements of the dissident republicans having common cause with Isis.
And if, as some claim, the Provos are still around and they uncovered any thing, likely would be handled themselves rather than a call to the authorities. Probably the same for the UDA.
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