Why
wear sackcloth and ashes, when you can hide behind them?
I do not expect our Taoiseach to
wear sackcloth and ashes - but a recognition of the sense of hurt and confusion felt by so many would go a long way to stabilising public sentiment.
He also said that the Provos should repent for their actions during the Troubles and '
wear sackcloth and ashes'.
I am also being asked to
wear sackcloth and ashes for suggesting some Tranmere supporters have a less than healthy attitude towards Everton, thus affecting their feelings for Goodison Park legend Watson.
Rajam's heroine will not
wear sackcloth and ashes. She would rather rebuild her life outside.
"We will compel the greedy swine who run the gas and electric companies to lower prices, and make them
wear sackcloth and ashes every time a pensioner dies from the cold.
Paisley also said the IRA should repent for their actions during the Troubles and '
wear sackcloth and ashes'.