Author Archives: fitzjameshorse

Celebrity Politicians?

Posted on January 13, 2017 by fitzjameshorse

One of the most interesting things about English elections is the celebrity endorsements. Much loved Ken Barlow from Weatherfield (Coronation Street) is of course a Labour man. He even spent a week in jail in the 1960s for a protest … Continue reading →

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Joint Authority Or Direct Rule?

Posted on January 12, 2017 by fitzjameshorse

It is strange that any upcoming election will focus on two rival Plan Bs rather than the alleged purpose…electing a power-sharing Executive for Norn Iron. The Good Friday Agreement is a failure. Whether it deserves to fail…thats a different question. … Continue reading →

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Martin McGuinness Resigns

Posted on January 9, 2017 by fitzjameshorse

It is clear from his appearance on TV today that Martin McGuinness is not a well man. And the first human reaction has to be one of sympathy. How this sympathy manifests in any upcoming election is hard to judge. … Continue reading →

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Is Israel Anti-Semitic?

Posted on January 9, 2017 by fitzjameshorse

One of the most thankless tasks for a Blogger is to write anything about Israel, especially on an American website. It is just not worth it. The vitriol pours forth in “comments”. Two of the many bad things in the … Continue reading →

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Alliance Party Shyte! : Slugger Steps In!

Posted on January 7, 2017 by fitzjameshorse

“Colum started well but was eclipsed by Naomi” (Mick Fealty) Seriously, have you ever read such patronising bullshit in all your life?

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Irish Stamps 2017

Posted on January 6, 2017 by fitzjameshorse

The 2017 New Stamps Issue programme has been issued by An Post. It is of course provisional. Christians, particuarly Catholics, will be pleased to see that a stamp will be issued to mark the centenary of the “Apparations” in Fatima, … Continue reading →

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The End Is Nigh?

Posted on January 6, 2017 by fitzjameshorse

Three questions. Will RHI bring down the Government? Would it be a bad thing? Do you care? I suppose the short answer to the first question is that it is too soon to tell. But it seems increasingly obvious that … Continue reading →

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The Fall Of West Belfast

Posted on December 27, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

There was a time when Norn Iron was blatantly sectarian. A time some fifty years ago, when there was no political correctness. It was not unusual to return to work  after lunch and find that Mrs Jones had left a … Continue reading →

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James Corden Or Ricky Gervais?

Posted on December 24, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

The great thing about being a TV addict is pressing the “pause” button on the remote control and pointing out to family members that the actress playing the part of the policewoman was in “Holby City” and the actor playing … Continue reading →

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I Blame LetsGetAlongerists

Posted on December 21, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

I blame LetsGetAlongerists. They havent gone away ya know. There is of course something hypocritical about Votes of No Confidence. Its a bit like shouting “Penalty!!” or “Offside!!!” At the TV screen when you are watching a football match involving … Continue reading →

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