Category Archives: Uncategorized

The Party’s Over…..

Posted on March 4, 2019 by fitzjameshorse

Are we witnessing the death throes of the Social Democratic and Labour Party? I have never subscribed to the notion that SDLP has been finished for years. That’s just Sinn Féin talking themselves up and Slugger O’Toole talking up their … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments

Chuka Can! Chuka Can’t! Chuka Cant!

Posted on February 24, 2019 by fitzjameshorse

One of the things about being old is that I have seen a few politicians who were tipped for the top…and failed miserably. Michael Heseltine. David Miliband. Conall McDevitt. And Chuka Unumma. I suppose he could say that he is … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

Sajid Javid Can Strip Sajid Javid Of British Citizenship

Posted on February 22, 2019 by fitzjameshorse

I don’t like Sajid Javid, the British Home Secretary. There are many reasons but if I say that thirty years ago, he was a teenage fan of Margaret Thatcher, then you probably don’t need any more information. But there is … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Tim Attwood Stands Down

Posted on February 20, 2019 by fitzjameshorse

I think Tim Attwood is probably the best known SDLP member who is not a MLA (Member of Stormont Assembly). In part, there is the name recognition factor. He is after all brother of Alex Attwood. Unsurprisingly Tim is opposed … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 9 Comments

The Right Side Of History…

Posted on February 11, 2019 by fitzjameshorse

We all want to be on the “right” side of History The problem with History is that it usually takes a long time. If a 14th century peasant was transported to the 17th century, he may not notice a lot … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged | 6 Comments

Semi Detached Labour Party: Claire Hanna MLA

Posted on February 11, 2019 by fitzjameshorse

I am not sure that the Slugger O’Toole headline “Claire Hanna Resigns from SDLP Whip at Assembly…” is entirely accurate. It seems that Claire will no longer be attending SDLP Assembly Party meetings and has resigned her position as SDLP … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Where Is Superman?

Posted on February 7, 2019 by fitzjameshorse

Seven weeks to go. The clock is ticking by and we are getting close to the time when Superman shows up and dismantles the Brexit time bomb. It cant help “re-negotiation” or “sham re-negotiation” that senior folks are lining up … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

Sometimes I Think Slugger is Unfair

Posted on February 2, 2019 by fitzjameshorse

Sometimes I think that Sheldon Baker, one of the leading lights on Slugger O’Toole is a bit rude. A few minutes ago, he was rather unpleasant to me on a thread that he started. I am not one to get … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged | 6 Comments

The Yanks Are Coming

Posted on January 31, 2019 by fitzjameshorse

Interesting to see Congressman Brendan Boyle from Philadelphia on Channel 4 News. He was concerned about the effects of Brexit on the Good Friday Agreement.   He is one of the rising stars in the Democratic Party. His brother is … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 7 Comments

Nationalist Re-Alignment 1968-73 (and 2019)

Posted on January 11, 2019 by fitzjameshorse

As splits and mergers (aka Nationalist Re-Alignment) is all fashion in 2019, I thought I would reach back into the memory bank and point out that this has happened before…crucially at the 1969 “Crossroads Election”…which reached some kinda conclusion (for … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment