James Gralton:  This is the greatest lie they try to stuff down our throats , that Ireland is one , that our nation is _ one _ , and that we are all one people , united in our beliefs with one common interest . But do you think the interests of a child in the slum are the same as the rack - renting landlord ? Do you think the interests of a labourer are the same as the Earl 's ? The interests of a miner or a factory worker the same as the owner 's , his bankers ' , his lawyers ' , his investors ' and the prostitute journalists ' hired to write their lies ? Do you think they give a damn about our old , the sick , the unemployed , the hungry , the homeless , and those forced to leave our shores desperate for work ?