Monthly Archives: April 2014

Birth of The Republic (Paget)

Posted on April 19, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Easter 1916. Not of course “accurate” and requiring a certain amount of artistic licence. Three years ago, I was told something really interesting about this iconic image…and an unlikely connexion to Sherlock Holmes

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So…I Am Actually A TUV Supporter

Posted on April 19, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

I have to admit that I love those MEMEs and surveys on Facebook. In the last week, I have learned that 1 My Aura is Blue. 2 My Game of Thrones Character name is Ser(sic) Jon Mormaunt, First of His … Continue reading →

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Resisting A “Normal” Society

Posted on April 15, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

I got an email today. Based on a comment I made on another message board, I am asked the question “Do you even WANT (my emphasis) a normal society?” Simple Question. Simple Answer. NO….NO I DONT WANT A NORMAL SOCIETY. … Continue reading →

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“Mainstream Nationalist” Makes A Comeback

Posted on April 13, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Back to the Future.? It is the 1960s again. Every nationalist could be called a “mainstream nationalist”. I am pretty sure my family was. Catholic…we had the “Irish News” delivered from Albert Street, while the Protestant neighbours had the “News … Continue reading →

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Justice Delayed

Posted on April 12, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Nearly four decades ago, Dinny Mullen was murdered at his home near Moy in County Tyrone. The murderers were members of the British Security Forces. Writs have been served on the PSNI and Ministry of Defence. Denise Fox, SDLP Executive … Continue reading →

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Getting Shirty On Campus

Posted on April 10, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Lets talk…Primary School. In my day 1957-1963, primary school children did not wear uniform. Some kids were better dressed than others. Nowadays primary school children wear uniform. Arguably a standardised uniform makes it more difficult to tell children from affluent … Continue reading →

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We Dont Need No Educashion!

Posted on April 10, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Its almost a cliche that American academics who compare the American and Norn Iron Civil Rights struggles do not understand that Education (and access to it) was not a major issue here. Catholics and Protestants had (in American terms) “segregated” … Continue reading →

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At Last…An Answer For Carlos

Posted on April 8, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Carlos has been on my mind a lot this past two weeks or so. He was one of the post-graduate students I met at Texas State University in February last year. I was lecturing on the Troubles with particular reference … Continue reading →

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Getting Shirty At The Shopping Centre

Posted on April 8, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Walking around our local shopping centre(mall) on Sunday, I spied a large man wearing a blue Tshirt. Its not unusual to see folks wearing football “tops”. Many shopping centres and restaurants impose a dress code and I have often seen … Continue reading →

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