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Belfast 2020…”Hope I Die Before I Get Old”

Posted on November 21, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

A genuinely interesting topic on Slugger O’Toole…..Belfast in 2020…….how do you see it? And although the original post seems a bit contradictory in respect of terms of reference, it resonates with me. Although I would suggest that anything looking that … Continue reading →

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G8: Ulster Scots Translation Service

Posted on November 21, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Predictably over on Stratagem O’Toole, the third Dimpleby brother, Brian puts the Great G8 Summit right up there with the “UK City of Culture” as things to showcase Norn Iron next year. Sometimes I think Brian Dimbleby is a unionist. … Continue reading →

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G8 Summit…Another Circus

Posted on November 20, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

So all the hotels in County Fermanagh are booked up for two weeks next year. “Security Reasons”. Which means that next year’s G8 Summit will be held in County Fermanagh. Thus Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness will be given yet … Continue reading →

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The King Over The Watter (sic)

Posted on November 19, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Modern Jacobites……are a fairly risible bunch of tweedy individuals. It has been my misfortune to meet a few. Indeed they are madder than people who shove starving ferrets down their trousers. But the man whom they style “King Francis II” … Continue reading →

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Today I Am Getting Engaged

Posted on November 19, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

This might come as a shock to Mrs FitzjamesHorse, to whom I have been married for thirty years. In an effort to revive my flagging political career, I have decided to defect from SDLP and join the Alliance Party. I … Continue reading →

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TUV & UKIP: Nutters In Cookstown.

Posted on November 17, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I see that UKIP members are addressing the TUV (Traditional Unionist Voice) at Cookstown. I wonder if Jim Allister the Party Leader will announce a joint candidate for the 2014 European Elections. A use for David McNarry.

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Stats

Posted on November 16, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

This has obviously been a highly political week. And I have been blogging a lot ….not just on “Czar”. As a consequence, views on this site have been the highest ever. Thru Facebook and Twitter, SDLP colleagues have posted links … Continue reading →

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The Slugger Gift Horse

Posted on November 16, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

An odd thing happened today when I signed into Slugger O’Toole. I was asked to take part in a survey about Slugger O’Toole…….with the prospect of winning a new cell phone. As I am the Sea-Green Incorruptible….I declined to take … Continue reading →

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Does SDLP “Need” Journalists?

Posted on November 16, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I have often thought that I would make a great Press Officer. I dont know what the SDLP Press Office looks like. I hope it has a kinda public counter…….where the great and the mediocre of Norn Iron journalism get … Continue reading →

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P A MagLochlainn RIP

Posted on November 15, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

The SDLP was saddened today when news filtered thru that “PA” had died eraly this morning. He was unable to attend the SDLP Conference at the weekend. Perhaps it is fitting that SDLP passed a resolution on Equal Marriage. “PA” … Continue reading →

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