Yearly Archives: 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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Olympic Update

Posted on April 30, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Irelands latest qualifier is Derek Burnett in Clay Pigeon Shooting.

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Hugh News RIP

Posted on April 30, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Saddened to learn of the death of Hugh News, former SDLP Assembly Member for Armagh (his area being North Armagh particuarly Lurgan). Ar dheis De go raibh a anam. Hugh News was elected in 1973, held his seat in the … Continue reading →

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King Of The Road? Or Route 66?

Posted on April 30, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

My DRD Translink Pass arrived today. Thank you Nelson McCausland. This means in ten days, I can travel for free on public transport anywhere in Norn Iron. This makes me feel like I am hopping a freight train with Boxcar … Continue reading →

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Almost Interesting Piece About Co-Terminosity

Posted on April 30, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I see Nicholas Whyte has a piece on Slugger O’Toole., the website which is a partner of Stratagem, which advises Rowntree which has given the Alliance Party £98,000 since 2007. Mr Whyte is a former advisor to David Ford MLA, … Continue reading →

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Moderating The Moderators

Posted on April 29, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I received an email earlier asking me if I had seen a rather unpleasant comment about me on another blogging site. I hadnt. And when I did look at it, I did not think it was THAT bad. Certainly rude. … Continue reading →

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Jon Stewart

Posted on April 28, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I am a big fan of Jon Stewart but I am not entirely sure that I agree with a campaign to have him moderate a Presidential Debate. Indeed I am not even sure it is a serious campaign. I read … Continue reading →

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