Monthly Archives: August 2011

Patsy McGlone…Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man.

Posted on August 30, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

On 1st August 2011, Patsy McGlone, SDLP Deputy Leader and MLA for Mid Ulster announced his intention to stand for the Party Leadership in November. I support him. It is hard not to feel sorry for Margaret Ritchie who was … Continue reading →

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Joining, Leaving and Re-Joining SDLP

Posted on August 26, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

I was thinking about how I joined the SDLP in June 1973, how I left it in 1981-82 and about the circumstances in which I might re-join it in 2011, SDLP has “lost” a lot of members …good members over … Continue reading →

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Professional Politics Is A Very Bad Thing.

Posted on August 22, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

I wonder if being “good” at Politics is actually a Virtue. It is at best a devious kinda game and its probably a bigger virtue NOT to be good at it. Id rather have an amateur politician than a “professional” … Continue reading →

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GAA and the Police: Outreach

Posted on August 20, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

I was also at a Gaelic Athletic Association event in a local club (not my own) today. Tournament for underage teams under 8 under 10 etc. All the kids received a black goody  bag with the the slogan “Be Social Dont be Anti-Social”. … Continue reading →

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The Media in “Northern Ireland” : Newspapers

Posted on August 18, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

Essentially there are three Daily Newspapers in Norn Iron. The News Letter deserves to be mentioned first. It is the oldest English language daily newspaper, having been first published in 1737. It was the first European newspaper to report the … Continue reading →

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Another Crisis For Catholic Church In Ireland

Posted on August 18, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

On Sunday & Monday of this week I attended three funerals (ie three in 26 hours) which may sound like a movie script where I am played by Hugh Grant. It did however give an insight into three very different … Continue reading →

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The Blogosphere, Blaggersphere And The Czar of Russia

Posted on August 16, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

I am not a bit fan of the Blogosphere. Nobody over 35 should take it seriously. All the Blogosphere really is ….is rather eccentric individuals with far too much time on our hands typing away with a maximum of three … Continue reading →

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Liberal Dissidents and Liberal Dysentery Explained.

Posted on August 15, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

One of the most unfortunate aspects of Political Life over the past few years is the presence of a class which I desribe as “Liberal Dissidents”. We have of course got Republican and Unionists and the underbelly of these traditions  “dissidents” who … Continue reading →

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Culture After Conflict: (British-Irish Studies Event)

Posted on August 14, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

Culture After Conflict: Between Remembrance and Reconciliation: Ulster Museum 23rd March …Sponsored by Instiute of British-Irish Studies (IBIS) at UCD. Following closely on “Remembering the Future” a CRC event, IBIS held a related event at the Ulster Museum. There were … Continue reading →

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Why Do Nice People Vote Sinn Féin “Terrorists” ?

Posted on August 14, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

So why do nice people vote Sinn Féin? I suppose we should ask one. Take the case of a Man who describes himself  as ……a socialist, republican, moderate and nationalist. And skeptical of Journalism and Conflict Resolution. He first voted as … Continue reading →

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