Monthly Archives: February 2014

“Alias Smith And Jones”…Stormont

Posted on February 27, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

If you are as old as I am…you might think that the whole controversy over amnesty/pardon for 187 people sounds a bit familiar. The early 1970s, there was a popular comedy Western called “Alias Smith and Jones” (BBC2 Monday 8pm). … Continue reading →

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A Dirty Peace

Posted on February 26, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Once again, Mark Durkan MP gets it right. “It is a Dirty Peace following a Dirty War” It is a shame that Mark stood down as SDLP a few years back. Yes it all makes sense…he has a family man … Continue reading →

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Malachi Says “No”!

Posted on February 25, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Malachi O’Doherty, the freelance journalist and occasional expert on Norn iron have a lot in common. He is the same age as me (61 ish). We comes from West Belfast. He went to the same Christian Brothers Grammar School as … Continue reading →

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Dog Shit…Alliance Steps In

Posted on February 24, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Delighted as I am to see the Alliance Party skulk about in my street under the cover of darkness, I cant help notice that they refer to this place as “our area” but nobody here has ever seen an Alliance … Continue reading →

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Alliance Party…The Smoking Gun?

Posted on February 23, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Interesting piece by Barton Creeth on an Alliance Party candidate in upcoming Local Elections. Barton notes a “Stratagem” notepad in the Alliance Party HQ. Is this the smoking gun that links Stratagem and Alliance? And they called me paranoid. Stratagem? … Continue reading →

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Alliance Party…The Hashtag Party?

Posted on February 23, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

I have to say that I am mildly amused at the hashtag “Aim High Vote Lo” as a campaign slogan for Alliance Euro candidate, Anna Lo. But I cant help feeling that the Alliance Party did not think this one … Continue reading →

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Congratulations Ellen

Posted on February 22, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Delighted that my friend, Dr Ellen Tillman from Texas State University, has been awarded the prestigious Coffman Prize for Military History for 2014. I have known Ellen for many years thru Internet History forums. She is an enthusiastic supporter of … Continue reading →

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Didn’t Sleep A Wink Last Night

Posted on February 21, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

The thought that the Alliance Party has posted a newsletter thru my front door and Smokey (FitzjamesDog) didnt even bark…has caused me a sleepless night. I was worried that they might come back at 3am. It’s the sneaky kinda thing … Continue reading →

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The Alliance Party…In My Street!!!!!

Posted on February 21, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

I can hardly believe this myself. I went into the hall last night and discovered the Alliance Party….the Feckin Alliance Party had dropped a leaflet thru my letter-box. Quite wisely, they did not hang about to engage me on their … Continue reading →

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“Blue Bloods” TV Series…And Norn Iron

Posted on February 21, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Great to see a reference to Norn Iron on my favourite “cop” show “Blue Bloods”. The Show features three generations of New York, Irish-American police officers. Tom Sellek plays the Police Commissioner. Tonight’s episode featured an attack a bomb attack … Continue reading →

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