Author Archives: fitzjameshorse

Poster Boys & Girls…#3 Ben Manton (Conservative)

Posted on April 5, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

I cannot pretend that I have ever heard of Ben Manton, the Conservative Party candidate in South Belfast. The prominence of the British Flag is unlikely to attract “Catholic” or “nationalist” voters. The Conservative Party is a total irrelevance in … Continue reading →

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Poster Boys & Girls…#2 Alasdair McDonnell (SDLP)

Posted on April 4, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

In Belfast 4th April 2015. A lot of generic SDLP posters around City Hall. A cluster of Alasdair McDonnell (SDLP Leader and currently MP for South Belfast) posters around St Georges Market.

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A History Footnote

Posted on April 4, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

As many of you will know, I collect Irish stamps. Take a look at this envelope and stamp I bought today….very cheaply. A few pence.  This is an envelope posted in Cork on 8th May 1941. The stamp is a … Continue reading →

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Everyone Is A Nationalist

Posted on April 4, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

Watching “Question Time” on BBC last night, I have to say that I was disappointed in Andy Burnham who is a leading member of the Labour Party. Indeed, he might well be a future Deputy Leader or even Leader of … Continue reading →

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Tay Pay O’Connor MP

Posted on April 3, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

So Nicola Sturgeon, Leader of the Scottish Nationalist Party and First Minister for Scotland won the Great Debate last night. It is ironic and hilarious that she wants to break up the DisUnited Kingdom. The two great rivals David Cameron … Continue reading →

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Congressman Peter King (New York)

Posted on April 3, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

Watching CBS News tonight on the Sky Channel. Interview with (Republican) Congressman Peter King of New York about Iran. But here’s the thing. That Green Flag behind him is an Irish Brigade Flag from the American Civil War.

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The Great Debate…How Was It For You?

Posted on April 3, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

The Great Debate…the seven leaders of major political parties in England, Scotland and Wales…ahead of the Westminster Election. Confirming the fact that Norn Iron is a semi-detached part of the DisUnited Kingdom, no Party gives a tinkers curse about Norn … Continue reading →

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“No Irish Need Apply” At Slugger O’Toole

Posted on April 2, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

Alas, I will be unable to attend the East Belfast Hustings. I thought there might be an area for VIPs like Quintin, Patrick and Felicity. But seemingly it is ticket only and all are sold out. Maybe there will be … Continue reading →

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Lucid Talk…Talks

Posted on April 2, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

Last night, I sent a message to Bill White, the main man at Lucid Talk about the upcoming, East Belfast hustings. My message. Bill has now replied. Judge for yourself. The reply is along the lines that Alan Meban used … Continue reading →

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Crime Doesn’t Pay?

Posted on April 2, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

Am I alone in thinking that Rory Trainor, the Newry business man is a very lucky man. Trainor is a convicted money launderer and £63 million much of it the proceeds from criminal activity in both Norn Iron and Republic … Continue reading →

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