Monthly Archives: September 2013

Nurturing Unionist Stupidity

Posted on September 29, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

A few weeks ago, a taxi driver told me a story. One of his neighbours took off his shoes and socks and walked twelve miles on a cold night to a hospital…where he was detained as being a person at … Continue reading →

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And…It’s Goodbye From Him

Posted on September 18, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

I will no longer be keeping an eye on the Czar of Russia. There will be no more updates to this Blog. This Blog had been one of the most interesting things that I have done in my (later) life. … Continue reading →

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Celebrity Stormont

Posted on September 13, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Now that Fearghal McKinney (SDLP) has joined his former Ulster TV News colleague Mike Nesbitt (UUP) in Stormont…it is surely time to throw out the 106 other MLAs and replace them with our best loved journalists and celebrities. I daresay … Continue reading →

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Fearghal McKinney MLA

Posted on September 12, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Congratulations to Fearghal McKinney, who becomes a MLA tomorrow. Elected on a clear majority over Claire Hanna (commiserations to a very able candidate). The voting 113 to 69 will surprise many.I honestly thought Fearghal would win.But the margin surprised me. … Continue reading →

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So Farewell Then Trevor Lunn?

Posted on September 5, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Surely he has to resign. Personally Id prefer if he didnt resign as he demeans the Allisnce Party by being MLA for Lagan Valley. He is 67 years old and can just sit his present little difficulty out. Its unlikely … Continue reading →

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Sinn Fein Take Half Term Holiday.

Posted on September 5, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

So farewell then Councillor Tom Hartley, Sinn Fein Councillor for Lower Falls. So farewell then Councillor Gerard O’Neill, Sinn Fein Councillor for Upper Falls. So Farewell then Councillor Danny Lavery, Sinn Fein Councillor for Oldpark. All have announced their resignation … Continue reading →

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Conall McDevitt

Posted on September 4, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Saddened to learn of resignation of Conall McDevitt from Politics. This Blog is socialist, republican and nationalist and while getting some credit for being independently minded, I lean towards SDLP. In the circumstances, I will not be blogging about this … Continue reading →

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If You’re Looking For An Office To Rent….

Posted on September 3, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

If you are looking to rent an office building near Belfast City Centre and Queens University, you could do worse than this building. The Old Library Building on Donegall Road. Excellent neighbours. Stratagem NI (friend of Slugger O’Toole) have their … Continue reading →

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Posh Graffiti?

Posted on September 3, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Some street art from the train stop at City Hospital in Belfast. Surely RBAI is not a reference to “Royal Belfast Academical Institution”, one of Belfast’s State Grammar Schools. Surely posh boys dont do this kinda thing. If standards are … Continue reading →

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Fifty Years Ago Today

Posted on September 3, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Fifty years ago today…3rd September 1963, I was an 11 year old schoolboy. It was my first day at one of Belfast’ two Catholic Grammar Schools ( for boys of course). It was cold and there was a steady drizzle. … Continue reading →

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