Monthly Archives: May 2012

Cover Up Culture

Posted on May 3, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

It is now part of perceived wisdom that the “cover up” is a bigger scandal than the original crime. Watergate is the most quoted example. The cover up of the Brendan Smyth (and other paedophile scandals) has compounded the misery of … Continue reading →

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Stephen Nolan……And A Tub Of Lard

Posted on May 3, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

A few years ago, Roy Hattersley did not turn up for a recording of Have I Got News For You. He was memorably replaced by a tub of lard. Edwin Poots Minister for Health did not show up for tonights … Continue reading →

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Cardinal Brady

Posted on May 2, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I dont have much doubt that Cardinal Seán Brady will retire sooner rather than later. He will not of course want to be seen to give into pressure but his demeanour when he encountered Darragh McIntyre on BBCs documentary last … Continue reading →

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The Great Passport Controversy

Posted on May 1, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

 One of the most interesting things about living in Norn Iron is that we can “choose” to be Irish citizens, British citizens (previously subjects) or curiously……both. Frankly I did not choose to be Irish….. I am Irish. I did not … Continue reading →

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