Author Archives: fitzjameshorse

Henry Thornton-Allan McVittie

Posted on January 26, 2017 by fitzjameshorse

As many readers will know, I have often referenced the Ballymurphy Massacre on this Blog. I saw that …or more accurately, I saw some of it take place before my eyes. I wont forget him. But what really gets under … Continue reading →

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The Quisling Quango

Posted on January 25, 2017 by fitzjameshorse

A few weeks ago, I wrote about the possibility of the ultimate Quango…a Quisling Quango to run Norn Iron during Direct Rule. I think I might have described the participants as the usual hangers on from civic society, academia etc. … Continue reading →

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“Talk Like Donald Trump” Year

Posted on January 25, 2017 by fitzjameshorse

Reading friends posts on various platforms, there seems a genuine concern among anti-Trump people. How far can they go in protesting or accepting him as President. Most are in some way minimalist. Understandably, they are uncomfortable with Protest. Understandably, they … Continue reading →

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LetsGetAlongerism…USA Style

Posted on January 24, 2017 by fitzjameshorse

Since 2010, I have ranted and raved (in a relatively sane way) about the heresy of LetsGetAlongerism. My warnings have fallen on deaf ears but I continue to tilt at these windmills. Indeed LetsGetAlongerism is a giant octopus spreading its … Continue reading →

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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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