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My Name Is FJH…I Have A Teddy Bear

Posted on February 22, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

 I dont understand the hostility directed at Gerry Adams because he has chosen to blog about his teddy bear. I think it has opened up a space for us all to talk about our teddy bears. This is Teddy, my … Continue reading →

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Why Is Local TV …Crap?

Posted on February 21, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

As Father Jack Hackett said….”what’s that gobshite doing on the television?” …Stephen Nolan…again. Going back to circa 1960…..it’s a rule of thumb that ALL local television is crap. The Troubles rescued local TV….made stars out of Eamonn Holmes, Gloria Hunniford … Continue reading →

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Texas In My Rear View Mirror

Posted on February 20, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

I feel I was just getting to know San Marcos. It is in South Texas, in “hill country” about thirty miles south of Austin and about forty five miles north east of San Antonio. Impossible not to think of one … Continue reading →

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The Wrong Kinda Giro

Posted on February 20, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

As Sheldon Baker on Slugger gleefully reports two of the great European cycling events will start in the UK (sic) in 2014. The Giro d’Italia will start in Belfast before making its letsgetalongerist way to Dublin. Hooray. We all like … Continue reading →

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Not So Smart Alex!

Posted on February 20, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

A MLA should never have a photograph taken which will be a hostage to Fortune. And I have a feeling that the pic of Alex Attwood in that Norn Iron shirt will come back to haunt him. Has the Minister … Continue reading →

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Irish Police Lost In Texas?

Posted on February 20, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

 

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BBC Spotlight …Fair?

Posted on February 20, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

So on 7th March 2013, we have a bye election in Mid Ulster and BBC Spotlight stages a “Special”. And the five panelists are Mitchel McLaughlin (Sinn Féin), Mike Nesbitt (UUP), Arlene Foster (DUP), Steven Agnew (Green) and Bernadette McAliskey self … Continue reading →

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Alliance: Be Careful What You Wish For

Posted on February 17, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

John McCallister and Basil McCrea have left the UUP. So…the middle ground is now bigger. So this is good news for the Alliance Party, the brand leader in middle ground politics. Well…seemingly not. For John and Basil have NOT joined … Continue reading →

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And Then There Were…Fourteen…..Er Thirteen

Posted on February 15, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Ooops…he did it again. Mike Nesbitt that is. Does he seriously think that he is doing a good job in leading the UUP? Does any member of the UUP think that? He is a disaster…..but lets be frank. One of … Continue reading →

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Life Changing?

Posted on February 14, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Well this is a bit awkward. I am in San Marcos City Library in Texas. Incredibly nice friendly people. I have an all day pass here………it has cost me ONE DOLLAR. The staff are friendly. Outside this morning …waiting for … Continue reading →

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