Author Archives: fitzjameshorse

Slugger O’Toole…Absentee?

Posted on July 3, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

I was a bit surprised to see Conor Murphy MP referred to on Slugger O’Toole as an “absentee”. Although strictly correct, Mr Murphy does not take his seat at Westminster, it always strikes me that “absentee” is a tad judgemental, … Continue reading →

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Organ Donation?

Posted on July 3, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

I carry a donor card. Or to be more precise I have carried several and lost several. But well…its the thought that counts. My views have changed over the years. Like everyone I have had reason to be grateful to … Continue reading →

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New Irish Postage Stamp

Posted on July 2, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

While the British have “honoured” me with a MBE, I am delighted to announce that this Blog will be featured on a new Irish stamp, due for issue later this year.

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Drugs…Nobody Knows Nothin’

Posted on July 2, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Titanic Centre, Justin Bieber at MTV Awards, Derry “City of Culture”, Rory McIlroy, G8 Summit…amid all the relentless good news stories being churned out by the compliant journalists in Norn Iron, there are occasional reminders that it is all a … Continue reading →

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DUP….Bigots?

Posted on July 1, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Alasdair McDonnell got some flak last week for calling the DUP “bigots”. One of the Deputy Speakers in the House of Commons (I think it was Lindsay Hoyle) thought it was inappropriate but I dont think Alasdair was censured for … Continue reading →

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Gettysburg 1863-2013

Posted on June 30, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

So one hundred and fifty years ago, the Union and Confederate Armies lined up agianst each other in the battle that would effectively decide the American Civil War/War Between the States/The War of Northern Aggression (delete as applicable…I have friends … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts From SDLP Economic Forum

Posted on June 29, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Just a colection of thoughts. NAMA, Youth Unemployment, Public Sector jobs and pay, Taxation, the Peace Dividend, Foreign Investment are all big issues (Stephen Kingon). Only the Ulster Bank will benefit from money from Bank of England to ease lending.The … Continue reading →

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“Be Relentlessly Positive”: Alex Attwood

Posted on June 29, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Alex Attwood delivered the keynote address at the Economic Forum. Ironically as some of the “Planning” powers of his Department of the Environment have been taken from him by Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness. The theme of his speech was … Continue reading →

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The Common People And The Comma People

Posted on June 28, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

My compliments to “Alan in Belfast” the token nice guy on Slugger O’Toole, who has used the phrase “letsgetalongerists” twice in the past three days. Having introduced you all to LetsGetAlongerists…let me introduce you to THE COMMA PEOPLE. We are … Continue reading →

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SDLP Economic Forum

Posted on June 28, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

The photograph shows Alasdair McDonnell winding up the Forum. Fearghal McKinney made a short introduction Alasdair made a short low key speech Alex Attwood made probably the best speech I have heard him make. And three sessions of panel discussions: … Continue reading →

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