The Borders We Share: A New Way to Fix a Broken World
Section 1: Foundations of the Multiverse (Posts 1–6)
Blog Post #3: Sherlock’s Docks, Ireland’s Edge: Clues to Equal Ground
In a Nutshell
Imagine Sherlock Holmes untangling a dockside brawl over fish and fog—then picture Northern Ireland’s border after Brexit, a real-life riddle of fences and feelings. Both are turf wars, messy with pride and people, but they don’t need a single winner. In The Borders We Share, I’m chasing a hunch: split the stakes, share the load, and everyone gets a piece of the peace. Let’s crack these cases together and see if equal ground beats battle lines.
The Adventure Unfolds
I’ve always been a sucker for a good detective yarn—Sherlock Holmes puffing his pipe, cracking cases with a wink and a “elementary.” As a kid, I’d dream up my own mysteries, but now, with The Borders We Share, I’m sleuthing something bigger: how to fix the world’s broken borders. Last week, we roamed Crimea and Khemed—oil, metal, and mayhem. Today, we’re docking with Sherlock in a fictional fish fight and trekking to Ireland’s edge, where Brexit’s left a puzzle no one’s solved. Grab your magnifying glass—let’s hunt for clues.
First, the made-up bit. Picture London’s docks, 1890s, reeking of fish and coal smoke. Two crews—let’s call ‘em the Thames Trawlers and the Fog Cutters—claim the same wharf. It’s prime turf: deep water for boats, warehouses for cod, a shortcut to markets. The Trawlers, rough-and-tumble locals, say it’s theirs by grit—years of hauling nets. The Cutters, slick outsiders, flash a deed from some shady lord. Fists fly, nets tangle, and fish rot while they bicker. Enter Sherlock—pipe glowing, eyes sharp. He digs: the Trawlers need the dock to eat; the Cutters want profit. History’s murky—both sides fished it once. Watson scribbles; I grin. This is my playground—can Holmes split the wharf without a war?
Now, the real deal: Northern Ireland post-Brexit. It’s a green patchwork hugging Ireland’s north, part of the UK but kissing the Republic of Ireland, an EU member. For ages, it’s been a sore spot—Catholics (nationalists) lean Irish, Protestants (unionists) cling British. The 1998 Good Friday Agreement cooled decades of blood with an open border—no checkpoints, just cows and craic. Then Brexit hit. The UK left the EU in 2020; 58% of Northern Irish voted “stay,” but out they went. Suddenly, that invisible line mattered—trade rules split north from south. No one wants a “hard border”—guns could return—but goods need checking. It’s a standoff: UK pride, Irish unity, locals caught between. Sound like a case for Sherlock?
The Hidden Threads
These aren’t just about turf—they’re human tangles. My 2020 book, Territorial Disputes, says “border dispute” is too neat—think people, power, pasts. The Trawlers and Cutters aren’t just fighting for docks—they’re fighting for home, for coin. Northern Ireland’s edge? Nationalists see EU citizenship slipping; unionists fear losing London. My 2017 work, Sovereignty Conflicts and Shared Sovereignty, digs deeper: leaders love the mess. The Cutters’ boss puffs his chest; the Trawlers’ captain rallies loyalty. In Ireland, Brexit’s chaos boosts politicians—unionists tout UK grit, nationalists wave Irish flags. Outsiders meddle too—Holmes spots a fish baron stoking the dock feud; the EU and UK tug Ireland’s strings.
Here’s my sleuthing trick, straight from 2017: egalitarian shared sovereignty. Imagine Holmes blindfolding both crews, saying, “What’s fair if you’re equal?” They’d split it—joint docks, shared fish, Trawlers haul, Cutters sell. Same with Ireland: UK, Ireland, and locals co-run the border—trade flows, no walls. Four rules: everyone talks, jobs match skills, rewards fit effort, the strong lift the weak. My 2023 book, Sovereignty and Cosmopolitanism, adds a twist—think like a detective in 3D. Straight clues (who’s top dog, who’s next) mix with wild ones (selfish grabs, random meddlers). The Cutters’ deed? A power play. Brexit’s border? Chaos, not logic.
The Case for Sharing
Why share? ‘Cause all-or-nothing flops. The dock war trashes fish—nobody wins. Northern Ireland’s limbo risks peace—30,000 died before ’98; no one wants round two. In 2017, I tested this on Kashmir—India, Pakistan, locals split water, security, jobs. My 2023 lens saw a 2009 poll: Kashmiris craved work over flags. Sherlock’s docks could split shifts—morning for Trawlers, noon for Cutters. Ireland’s edge? Joint customs—UK checks north, Ireland south, locals thrive. Time’s a clue too—dock rights blur in history; Ireland’s open border was gold ‘til Brexit. Everyone’s voice matters—fishers, farmers, not just suits.
The Other Side of the Pipe
Skeptics puff back: “Sovereignty’s sacred—sharing’s mushy.” The Cutters won’t budge; the UK won’t bend. Power rules—dock bosses flex muscle; Brexit’s a British win, hard border or not. My 2020 realism nods: leaders crave glory—the dock feud’s a ego trip; Ireland’s stalemate pads egos too. Outsiders stir it—fish barons, EU talks. Who’d sign up? Fair snag—my 2017 idea bets on reason; life’s messier.
But hold on: sovereignty bends all the time. My 2020 work shows it—Gibraltar’s UK bows to EU bits; ASEAN ties sea rivals. In 2017, I banked on fairness—dock crews want fish, not fists; Northern Irish (58% for EU) want calm. My 2023 detective work spots patterns—Kashmir’s jobs trump pride; Ireland’s peace could too. Sharing’s not weak—it’s clever.
Why This Keeps You Up
A dock brawl or a border snag isn’t just news—it’s us. The Trawlers’ kids go hungry; Ireland’s farmers fret. The Borders We Share says we can crack this—split the loot, not the land. Next week, “Sherwood’s Green, Amazon’s Roots: Forests for All.” I’m Dr. Jorge, spinning these tales ‘til they’re a book you’ll snag at the shop. Pop by https://drjorge.world or X (https://x.com/DrJorge_World)—let’s solve this mystery together.
Clues to Chase
- Núñez, J.E. (2017). Sovereignty Conflicts (Ch. 6, 7).
- Núñez, J.E. (2020). Territorial Disputes (Ch. 1, 7).
- Núñez, J.E. (2023). Cosmopolitanism and State Sovereignty (Ch. 1, 6, 7).
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