Monthly Archives: August 2012

Declaring War On……Ecuador.

Posted on August 16, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

In the normal course of events, I would support the case where a man accused of sexual abuse crimes is returned to Sweden (by Britain) to face the due process of the Law. But……Julian Assange….the Wikileaks man? There is no … Continue reading →

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Olympic Post Mortum

Posted on August 15, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

So……the Olympics and the Irish Team. The nature of the unchanging Olympic Schedule is that Ireland always seems to have a better second week tha first week. Halfway thru the Olympics, the story could easily have been that it would … Continue reading →

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Looking At Other Websites

Posted on August 14, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

“Seen Elsewhere” is a much missed feature on Slugger O’Toole. This drew attention to interesting posts on other websites. It seems appropriate to revive it. So “Seen Elsewhere” Monday 13th August 2012. On Slugger O’Toole. As the Olympics ends, a … Continue reading →

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The Olympics: In Review.

Posted on August 13, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I enjoyed the Olympic Games. Our next door neighbours put on a good show and deserved their success. They worked hard for it. They invested in their team. The Opening Ceremony was a  triumph. The Closing Ceremony was a disaster…as … Continue reading →

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DUP….Why Do We Tolerate Bigotry?

Posted on August 13, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Peace is of course a good thing. I remember to well the alternative. But if Peace has a downside it is the narrative that Norn Iron is all about the Giants Causeway, Titanic and “Royal” visits. That Norn Iron is all … Continue reading →

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A Tale Of Three Cities

Posted on August 11, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I bought all three of the Belfast daily newspapers today (Friday). There is no expense I will not go to…..to illustrate a blog for my readership. Take a look at the Front Pages (below).    In a sense the newspapers … Continue reading →

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Katie Taylor…And Rehabilitating GOD in Ireland

Posted on August 10, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

 It was fairly predictable that Katie Taylor would make a passing reference to GOD when she won that Gold Medal. Thanking GOD is a fairly spontaneous reaction to any piece of good news. We all do it……indeed there is that … Continue reading →

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Katie Taylor

Posted on August 9, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

No words are really necessary.

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Britannia Waives The Rules

Posted on August 9, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

One of the most enjoyable features of the Olympics has been the behaviour of athletes and supporters…..much better than professional BBC presenters who have tried to ramp up the Chauvinism. Meanwhile the majority of British athletes….and the British supporters have … Continue reading →

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Slugger O’Toole: Redux

Posted on August 9, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

It might be helpful to review the past few days in respect of the firestorm raging around Slugger O’Toole. In this Blog “Keeping an Eye on the Czar of Russia”, I have often drawn attention to a “group-think” within the … Continue reading →

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