Nothing to do with "Irish bog trotters", whatever they are.
The word Tory derives from the Middle Irish word tóraidhe; modern Irish tóraí; modern Scottish Gaelic Tòraidh: outlaw, robber or brigand, from the Irish word tóir, meaning "pursuit", since outlaws were "pursued men".
Are you not aware that it is now regarded as extremely offensive to call Irish people "bog trotters"? It is akin to calling black African people "jungle bunnies" and reflects a similar level of intelligence and social awareness in the speaker.
Not in the slightest. Why should I ? Why should it be ? So you knew it was right but claimed otherwise anyway ? I think if anyone has a problem with their intelligence it's likely to be those making personal remarks to and about others on this site.
I enjoyed our spat, OG but I think now we need to let someone answer the actual question before we bring wrath upon ourselves for causing diversion. Thanks for the fun.
19 18, yes you are quite correct, in describing the Tories as "outlaws and robbers " Robbers Definitely.and now Bonker Boris is in charge , hence the Outlaw.