Author Archives: fitzjameshorse

Piers Pressure

Posted on March 12, 2021 by fitzjameshorse

It is hard to believe that Piers Morgan resigned from Good Morning Britain without knowing that he would have another job lined up. There are a couple of likely TV channels and plenty of right wing potential hosts (step forward … Continue reading →

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Harry, Meaghan, Oprah and…Me!

Posted on March 9, 2021 by fitzjameshorse

For those of us who live in a Republic (for example France, United States of America, Germany and Ireland) our Head of State is elected by the People. There is of course a distinction between Presidents who have real political … Continue reading →

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FitzjamesHorse …Back in the Saddle

Posted on March 6, 2021 by fitzjameshorse

I feel like one of those retired generals who has been recalled to the colours after years in retirement. It turns out that Mr Fukuyama was wrong. History has not ended. The whole world is in a state of chassis … Continue reading →

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SDLP at 50

Posted on August 23, 2020 by fitzjameshorse

Happy Birthday SDLP. I remember the day the SDLP was formed. I vividly recall the founding members and a handful of journalists outside the venue. A journo asked “will the SDLP be non sectarian?” and Paddy Devlin replied “we are … Continue reading →

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You Probably Don’t Know What This Is?

Posted on August 6, 2020 by fitzjameshorse

If you are over 50 years old and a Catholic from West Belfast, you may know what this is. Most Catholics will be familiar with prayer cards, typically sold in Catholic “holy” shops. A holy picture, a medal and a … Continue reading →

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John Hume: The Funeral & “People Like Us”

Posted on August 6, 2020 by fitzjameshorse

First off, at the request of my wife, I deleted the post I wrote on Monday. She thought it contained too many personal references, including an anecdote that we have enjoyed for nearly forty years. I see her point. So … Continue reading →

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“Essential Travel” ?

Posted on July 21, 2020 by fitzjameshorse

What exactly is “Essential ” Travel. Readers will know that my big hobby is travelling around Ireland …for free. Since I became entitled to a SmartPass three years ago, I have been in all 32 counties. I have been in … Continue reading →

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The English Could Make Me Sick (Official)

Posted on July 21, 2020 by fitzjameshorse

If its a good day for nationalists, its a bad day for unionists. If its a good day for unionists, its a bad day for nationalists. This is the story of everything that has happened since 1998. Thus, the DUP … Continue reading →

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Bradshaw Changes Her Mind

Posted on July 20, 2020 by fitzjameshorse

There has been a lot of media criticism of Sinn Féin’s cavalier approach to LockDown rules. Much time and energy has gone into lambasting SF over their behaviour at a recent funeral. Some of our leading bloggers have been critical. … Continue reading →

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Word Press Blogs

Posted on July 10, 2020 by fitzjameshorse

I have to say that I really like this platform…word press blog. I take it for granted. I am now on here in one incarnation or other for around ten years. One good thing…it is FREE. It is literally Free … Continue reading →

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