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SDLP Youth Conference…2014

Posted on April 26, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

SDLP Youth held their annual Conference today. It was a little low-key. Many of the leading young members were otherwise engaged…canvassing for the upcoming elections. A lot of them like Thomas Larkham (Lurgan), Ben Niblock (South Derry), Dermot Henderson (Derry) … Continue reading →

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Election Literature…UKIP

Posted on April 26, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

UKIP also leafleted me today. The United Kingdom Independence Party is of course…mad. They will be destroy the “United Kingdom” which means I want to support them. Their entire raison d’etre is that they dont much care for the modern … Continue reading →

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Election Literature…Alliance Party

Posted on April 24, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

The first Election literature arrived. Local Alliance Party. No mention of Euros or Anna Lo. Indeed the only person mentioned is the Nonentity who is standing. Thats just about ruined by day.

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“The Simpsons”

Posted on April 21, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Anyone else notice this tonight. “The Simpsons” have done a few good Troubles-related gags. Good to see that the Green Guy is getting the better of the Orange Guy. No LetsGetAlongerism in Springfield.

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Proclamation 1916

Posted on April 20, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

It is fashionable for LetsGetAlongerists to equate unionism and nationalism as equally sectarian. It is fashionable for “liberal unionists” to think that nationalism is as sectarian as their more hardcore unionism. Nothing can be further from the Truth. While acknowledging … Continue reading →

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Birth of The Republic (Paget)

Posted on April 19, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Easter 1916. Not of course “accurate” and requiring a certain amount of artistic licence. Three years ago, I was told something really interesting about this iconic image…and an unlikely connexion to Sherlock Holmes

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So…I Am Actually A TUV Supporter

Posted on April 19, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

I have to admit that I love those MEMEs and surveys on Facebook. In the last week, I have learned that 1 My Aura is Blue. 2 My Game of Thrones Character name is Ser(sic) Jon Mormaunt, First of His … Continue reading →

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Resisting A “Normal” Society

Posted on April 15, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

I got an email today. Based on a comment I made on another message board, I am asked the question “Do you even WANT (my emphasis) a normal society?” Simple Question. Simple Answer. NO….NO I DONT WANT A NORMAL SOCIETY. … Continue reading →

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“Mainstream Nationalist” Makes A Comeback

Posted on April 13, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Back to the Future.? It is the 1960s again. Every nationalist could be called a “mainstream nationalist”. I am pretty sure my family was. Catholic…we had the “Irish News” delivered from Albert Street, while the Protestant neighbours had the “News … Continue reading →

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Justice Delayed

Posted on April 12, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Nearly four decades ago, Dinny Mullen was murdered at his home near Moy in County Tyrone. The murderers were members of the British Security Forces. Writs have been served on the PSNI and Ministry of Defence. Denise Fox, SDLP Executive … Continue reading →

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