Author Archives: fitzjameshorse

“Gay” Marriage Can Rehabilitate “Straight” Marriage

Posted on September 9, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Totemic Politics has never been my thing. The American Republicans do it pretty well……..totemic issues such as abortion take on too much importance. How the Republicans FEEL about something has become more important than anything they will actually DO. Let … Continue reading →

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Slugger O’Toole: Fealty Hits Back

Posted on September 8, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

It has been pretty obvious for a while that Mick Fealty at Slugger O’Toole has been lowering the bar for censure for those who dont toe the party line or those he just doesnt like….I hope I am in both … Continue reading →

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Nigel And Nelson

Posted on September 8, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

There seems to be a general feeling that Peter Robinson is the hero of the hour. That he flew back from Florida and admonished his DUP MLAs…especially Nigel Dodds and Nelson McCausland for undermining his whole “outreach to Catholics” thing. … Continue reading →

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“It Will Be Ok When Compensation Sets In”

Posted on September 7, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

It is an old Belfast “joke”….that in the event of an accident…….and a small but (for legal purposes) exaggerated pain….it will all get better when the cheque from the insurance company arrives. Every injury has a price tag. In my … Continue reading →

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That Apology

Posted on September 6, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

So the choreography is in place for the Covenant Parade to go past St Patricks Church later this month. Step 1…….The Loyal Orders apologise to the Priest and parishioners of St Patricks for the bad behaviour of one of their … Continue reading →

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“History Ireland” Magazine

Posted on September 5, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

 The current issue of the magazine “History Ireland” contains a very good article by Kevin Haddick Flynn on the Irish in the American Civil War. Usually too much emphasis is put on the Northern “Irish Brigade” but good to see … Continue reading →

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TWO Cheers For The Paralympics

Posted on September 5, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Last week I would happily have given a rousing three cheers for the Paralympics. I am just back from the local Sainsburys where David Beckham promotes the Paralympics as “Here’s to the Extraordinary”. I am not so sure. That the … Continue reading →

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Shuffle Bored

Posted on September 4, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I know nothing about Theresa Villiers, new Secretary of State for Norn Iron. Good Stuart-Jacobite name of course. But Mrs Fitzjames Horse, who is a shrewd judge of character doesnt like the look of her. And that will do for … Continue reading →

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SDLP Membership…One Year On

Posted on September 3, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

It is just about a year since I joined the SDLP. I had of course been an active member from May 1973 to around 1981/82. I am a socialist, republican, nationalist……and those things that I believe in ….coupled with my … Continue reading →

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North Belfast Violence

Posted on September 3, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

There were 47 PSNI Officers injured yesterday in rioting with mostly loyalist thugs in Carlisle Circus/Denmark Street area. Water cannon were deployed. ONE (!!!) person has been arrested. The police commander for the area has said the violence was orchestrated. … Continue reading →

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