Author Archives: fitzjameshorse

Pope Francis

Posted on March 15, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

October 1958…I was 6 years old. I recall my mother telling me that the new Pope was called John….John XXIII. He died in 1963 and Pope PaulVI was elected. Essentially the reign of Pope John was my primary school years. … Continue reading →

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New Constituency Office For SDLP

Posted on March 13, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

SDLP Minister of Environment, Alex Attwood officially opened a new SDLP constituency office in Legahory, Craigavon today. It has in fact been opened some months. Legahory is an area of deprivation. And the “foot fall” in the office has been … Continue reading →

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The Most Famous Argentinian?

Posted on March 13, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Not a considered response to the Papal Election….but rather an observation that the new Pope is an Argentinian. He is now the most famous Argentinian since Diego Maradona and Che Guevara Lynch. And to all those flag waving “British” squatters … Continue reading →

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Abortion And Stormont

Posted on March 12, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

I personally don’t think Abortion mixes well with Politics. I have private views and political views. And any attempt to be nuanced alienates people who self identify as “Pro Life” and “Pro Choice”. There is a concept called Objective Wrong … Continue reading →

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Another Slugger Obituary

Posted on March 12, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Another obituary on Slugger O’Toole. “Sir” George Quigley former civil servant gets the gushing Dimbleby treatment. George was of course one of the head honchos in the British-Irish Studies Institute, one of the most insufferably boring institutes in they crowded … Continue reading →

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Habemus Papam?

Posted on March 12, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Apparently ten experierenced Vatican watchers have been asked to name the next Pope. And eight have suggested Cardinal Sean Patrick O’Malley from Boston. Personally it would surprise me if an American is chosen. It would alienate too many in the … Continue reading →

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Hell Hath No Fury….

Posted on March 12, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Hell hath no Fury…like a woman scorned. Vicky Pryce does a passable imitation of bunny boiler Glenn Close. Chris Huhne is no Michael Douglas. By common consent, it is a tragedy….of their own making. Nobody can possibly enjoy the spectacle. … Continue reading →

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Malvinas Referendum

Posted on March 12, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

A close run thing. I demand a recount. Britain 1513….Argentina 3. I expect three people to disappear on the “Falkland Islands”. A cheering result for  Britain which celebrated Mrs Windsors Jubilee and the Olympics last year. Sadly for the Daily … Continue reading →

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SDLP:Reasons To Be Cheerful?

Posted on March 8, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Yes….mostly. The point has been made that SDLP is “only” back to 2007 figures. I think this misses the point that the 2013 percentage was against a single unionist candidate. It also misses the point that SDLP added about 600 … Continue reading →

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Alliance Party: Reasons To Be Cheerful?

Posted on March 8, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Absolutely none. In short term or long term. None. And I can live with that. With their usual sense of entitlement….being GODs Special People…they anticipated some sympathy in respect of their “principled” stand on Flegs. But I think they hopelessly … Continue reading →

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