Monthly Archives: November 2012

Today I Am Getting Engaged

Posted on November 19, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

This might come as a shock to Mrs FitzjamesHorse, to whom I have been married for thirty years. In an effort to revive my flagging political career, I have decided to defect from SDLP and join the Alliance Party. I … Continue reading →

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TUV & UKIP: Nutters In Cookstown.

Posted on November 17, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I see that UKIP members are addressing the TUV (Traditional Unionist Voice) at Cookstown. I wonder if Jim Allister the Party Leader will announce a joint candidate for the 2014 European Elections. A use for David McNarry.

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Stats

Posted on November 16, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

This has obviously been a highly political week. And I have been blogging a lot ….not just on “Czar”. As a consequence, views on this site have been the highest ever. Thru Facebook and Twitter, SDLP colleagues have posted links … Continue reading →

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The Slugger Gift Horse

Posted on November 16, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

An odd thing happened today when I signed into Slugger O’Toole. I was asked to take part in a survey about Slugger O’Toole…….with the prospect of winning a new cell phone. As I am the Sea-Green Incorruptible….I declined to take … Continue reading →

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Does SDLP “Need” Journalists?

Posted on November 16, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I have often thought that I would make a great Press Officer. I dont know what the SDLP Press Office looks like. I hope it has a kinda public counter…….where the great and the mediocre of Norn Iron journalism get … Continue reading →

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P A MagLochlainn RIP

Posted on November 15, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

The SDLP was saddened today when news filtered thru that “PA” had died eraly this morning. He was unable to attend the SDLP Conference at the weekend. Perhaps it is fitting that SDLP passed a resolution on Equal Marriage. “PA” … Continue reading →

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“Irish News” Today

Posted on November 14, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I have received a couple of emails asking me to comment on Brian Feeney’s colum in the “Irish News” today. This necessitated me walking down to the local shop at 6pm. I spare no effort on behalf of my readers. … Continue reading →

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Poppy Gate (James McClean)…A Guest Post

Posted on November 14, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

This is a guest post from Mr James FitzjamesHorse (who is related to Mrs FitzjamesHorse and  me ….thru being born) When will James McClean learn? The Republic of Ireland international and son of Derry just loves rubbing unionism up the … Continue reading →

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SDLP Pottinger

Posted on November 14, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I hope my good friend Seamas de Faoite does not mind me using this Pottinger SDLP “logo”. I was struck by the quotation. I am increasingly convinced we are in a new phase.

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Around The Councils

Posted on November 13, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

A few snippets from around the Councils. Mickey Coogan, Chair of Down Council, has left Sinn Féin. Seems it is nothing more than the usual in-fighting and personality clash. Sinn Féin is a minor player on Down Council. I dont … Continue reading →

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