Monthly Archives: May 2015

Equal Marriage Referendum

Posted on May 22, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

I was in Dublin today. I wanted to be there. Hard to explain. At Connolly Station, one young woman with a “Tá” sticker. It gave me the impression that a lot of people would be wearing stickers. In fact, very … Continue reading →

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Ballymurphy 1971…No Words Are Necessary

Posted on May 21, 2015 by fitzjameshorse
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“Anti-Royal Visit” Protest in Belfasto

Posted on May 20, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

I am on my way home from a Éirigí organised protest at the visit of Charles Windsor to Ireland. Of course Éirigí and I are hardly soul mates but I think it was important for a republican-nationalist socialist like myself … Continue reading →

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Charlie Meets Gerry

Posted on May 19, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

If “Prince Charles” was at my front door, I would not go out and meet him. I dont think I can be more clear that I am not a big fan of the English “Royal Family” or Monarchy in general. … Continue reading →

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“Je Suis Jenny Palmer”

Posted on May 19, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

Councillor Jenny Palmer and her husband, John have left the DUP. Councillor Palmer was a member of the Board of the Norn Iron Housing Executive. Two years ago she alleged that Stephen Brimstone, highly paid Special Advisor to Minister Nelson … Continue reading →

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Would The Real Editor of Slugger O’Toole, Please Stand Up

Posted on May 17, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

I am a bit worried about Mick Fealty. He no longer appears to know what is going on at Slugger O’Toole and yet he is the Editor. Still grieving the loss of Naomi Long and comforting themselves with predictions about … Continue reading →

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Westminster Election 2015: South Belfast

Posted on May 16, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

The Results: South Belfast is a strange consituency. At Assembly level, the six seats are held by five different parties. The sixth seat is held by SDLP. Much has been made of the fact that Alasdair McDonnell has won the … Continue reading →

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Westminster Election 2015: Newry & Armagh

Posted on May 16, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

The Results: Mickey Brady of Sinn Féin won but it seemed as much to do with Incumbency than anything else. In the early part of the campaign, SDLP felt they were making a lot of progress but ultimately the Unionist … Continue reading →

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Westminster Election 2015: North Down

Posted on May 16, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

The Results: Easy for Sylvia Hermon. Her voters come from all “Assembly” Parties. Its almost as if North Down has decided to be apolitical…at least at Westminster level. If Sylvia Hermon endorsed a candidate in 2016, the candidate would certainly … Continue reading →

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Westminster Election 2015: Upper Bann

Posted on May 16, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

The Results: A win for David Simpson. This is a seat that UUP want “back”. Simpson and DUP took the seat in a bitter contrst with David Trimble in 2005. Sinn Féin built their entire campaign around Demographics and claiming … Continue reading →

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