Monthly Archives: April 2014

So…Equal Marriage?

Posted on April 29, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Later today, the Norn Iron Assembly will be debating “Equal Marriage”. Even though, the DUP have submitted a Petition of Concern, the exercise is not entirely pointless…as it sets out the attitudes of the main players in Norn Iron. Is … Continue reading →

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Never Mind The Quality…Feel The Width!

Posted on April 28, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Never Mind the Quality…Feel the Width! Just been informed that I have now published 1,000 posts on Keeping An Eye On The Czar. This is a massive tribute to my ability to lie in bed all day with an ipad. … Continue reading →

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Banker Bonus, Living Wage And Zero Hours

Posted on April 28, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

It is of course a cliche that to make the Rich work hard…you have to pay them a fortune and to make the Poor work harder…you only need to pay them buttons. Last week there was a furore over the … Continue reading →

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A Tale Of Two Popes

Posted on April 27, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

So…Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II are now Saints. Congratulations. (Is it protocol to congratulate Saints?). The older I get the more nostalgic I get. I can remember the Manchester United FA Cup Final line up from 1958. … Continue reading →

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This Blog Is Now In “Election Mode”

Posted on April 26, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

This Blog has a wide readership. Of course you all know that I am member of SDLP but I am always heartened when non-SDLP people tell me that I am “independently minded”. It will come as no surprise that KEEPING … Continue reading →

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SDLP Youth Conference…2014

Posted on April 26, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

SDLP Youth held their annual Conference today. It was a little low-key. Many of the leading young members were otherwise engaged…canvassing for the upcoming elections. A lot of them like Thomas Larkham (Lurgan), Ben Niblock (South Derry), Dermot Henderson (Derry) … Continue reading →

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Election Literature…UKIP

Posted on April 26, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

UKIP also leafleted me today. The United Kingdom Independence Party is of course…mad. They will be destroy the “United Kingdom” which means I want to support them. Their entire raison d’etre is that they dont much care for the modern … Continue reading →

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Election Literature…Alliance Party

Posted on April 24, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

The first Election literature arrived. Local Alliance Party. No mention of Euros or Anna Lo. Indeed the only person mentioned is the Nonentity who is standing. Thats just about ruined by day.

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“The Simpsons”

Posted on April 21, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Anyone else notice this tonight. “The Simpsons” have done a few good Troubles-related gags. Good to see that the Green Guy is getting the better of the Orange Guy. No LetsGetAlongerism in Springfield.

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Proclamation 1916

Posted on April 20, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

It is fashionable for LetsGetAlongerists to equate unionism and nationalism as equally sectarian. It is fashionable for “liberal unionists” to think that nationalism is as sectarian as their more hardcore unionism. Nothing can be further from the Truth. While acknowledging … Continue reading →

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