Author Archives: fitzjameshorse

Baggott…For God’s Sake Go!

Posted on January 12, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Political Policing….we still have it. It is not necessarily about the old RUC being the paramilitary wing of the old Unionist regime. Political Policing is about following a narrative dictated from Stormont. supporting the prevailing orthodoxy. We have a narrative … Continue reading →

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Flags:The Way Out

Posted on January 11, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

So …what exactly happens next? Well…the nationalist parties do not have to do anything. It’s not really a nationalist problem. Yet there are I think three distinct problems. The Unionists have a problem. The Flags vote is a defeat.And in … Continue reading →

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Mike Nesbitt MLA

Posted on January 10, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

I saw him on TV tonight. Looked a bit like Jim Davidson was about to introduce “The Big Break”.

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Does “Emily Bishop” Dream About….Me?

Posted on January 10, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

It must be a sure sign of getting old. I am now dreaming of Emily Bishop/Eileen Derbyshire from Coronation Street. I woke up this morning and immediately told Mrs FJH…who was remarkably unconcerned that I was dreaming of a TV … Continue reading →

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Texas Preview

Posted on January 9, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

It is now less than a month until I fly off to the United States …more precisely the liberal part of Texas. Just to recap on what I will be doing. Well for several years I have been contributing off … Continue reading →

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Prostate-Gate

Posted on January 9, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Can you believe it? Gerry Adams is 63 years old and has an “old mans problem”. It should be nobody’s business but his own that he has decided to have the problem treated in New York City. Gerry Adams lives … Continue reading →

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The Night They Drove Old Ulster Down

Posted on January 8, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

I have been reading a lot about the old Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu recently. Executed….actually pretty much murdered along with his wife after a show trial on Christmas Day 1989….those images of the old despots on the balcony of the … Continue reading →

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“It’s Upside Down”

Posted on January 8, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

If you are interested in the caption contest over on Slugger O’Toole…..it is a cartoon of a protestor with a Fleg. …..you might want to note that the butchers’sapron is actually upside down…..usually interpreted as a sign of distress.

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Willie Frazer

Posted on January 8, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

It is hard to take Willie Frazer seriously. For several years I was just prepared to believe that he was well……..a victim. Not a very nice one. But a Victim. Thats the problem with Victims….especially our Troubles victims. Not much … Continue reading →

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PayDay Loan Culture

Posted on January 7, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Are you annoyed by those lovable “elderly” puppets (one voiced by Nicholas Parsons) in the Wonga.com (payday loan company) or are you more annoyed at a loan costing 4,212% ? One of the side effects of watching afternoon television……is that … Continue reading →

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