Monthly Archives: January 2017

Pretty In Pink?

Posted on January 22, 2017 by fitzjameshorse

So Donald Trump is President of the United States for a whole day …and the World survived. I am largely indifferent. He is certainly not MY President and I have never believed that Obama, Bush, Clinton, Bush, Reagan, Carter or … Continue reading →

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RHI & Budgies

Posted on January 21, 2017 by fitzjameshorse

I stopped breeding Budgies in 2012. I wonder if I missed out on getting my shed and aviary heated thru this RHI scheme. I am not sure if Budgies are classed as “poultry”. Moy Park never showed much interest. I … Continue reading →

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No Connexion To The Poultry Industry

Posted on January 17, 2017 by fitzjameshorse

For the record, I would like to clarify that I have no connexion to the “poultry industry”. I am an occasional visitor to KFC. Thank you.

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Claire Bailey MLA…Strong Silent Type

Posted on January 16, 2017 by fitzjameshorse

I first met Claire Bailey in 2006 when she successfully canvassed me to vote for her as Mature Students Officer at Queens University. I never had her down as the “strong SILENT type” so I am surprised that she has … Continue reading →

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The Roast Of Donald Trump

Posted on January 16, 2017 by fitzjameshorse

It is funny how I can sit on the couch at midnight, with the TV remote in my hand….and flick thru channels, 101, 102, 103….all the way to QVC at 650 and find nothing to watch. Hundreds of channels. Why … Continue reading →

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So Farewell Then Tristram Hunt

Posted on January 14, 2017 by fitzjameshorse

You are probably as devastated as I am to learn that Tristram Hunt, Labour MP for Stoke Central has resigned to become Curator of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Apparently the appointment had to be rubber-stamped by Theresa May which … Continue reading →

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Celebrity Politicians?

Posted on January 13, 2017 by fitzjameshorse

One of the most interesting things about English elections is the celebrity endorsements. Much loved Ken Barlow from Weatherfield (Coronation Street) is of course a Labour man. He even spent a week in jail in the 1960s for a protest … Continue reading →

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Joint Authority Or Direct Rule?

Posted on January 12, 2017 by fitzjameshorse

It is strange that any upcoming election will focus on two rival Plan Bs rather than the alleged purpose…electing a power-sharing Executive for Norn Iron. The Good Friday Agreement is a failure. Whether it deserves to fail…thats a different question. … Continue reading →

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Martin McGuinness Resigns

Posted on January 9, 2017 by fitzjameshorse

It is clear from his appearance on TV today that Martin McGuinness is not a well man. And the first human reaction has to be one of sympathy. How this sympathy manifests in any upcoming election is hard to judge. … Continue reading →

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Is Israel Anti-Semitic?

Posted on January 9, 2017 by fitzjameshorse

One of the most thankless tasks for a Blogger is to write anything about Israel, especially on an American website. It is just not worth it. The vitriol pours forth in “comments”. Two of the many bad things in the … Continue reading →

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