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The Titanic Experience

Posted on April 1, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Yesterday I went along to the Titanic Exhibition Centre. Crowds surprisingly thin. Interesting “moat” around the building, which gives the impression that the building is “on water”. Not sure if this is a good idea as on a very frosty … Continue reading →

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April Fools Day Latest…Parsley Joins Greens

Posted on April 1, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Serial/Cereal Joiner of Political Parties, Ian Parsley has announced on his Blog that he has joined the Green Party. Alas 1st April is a day when we can feel guilt-free about taking Parsley with a pinch of salt. As April … Continue reading →

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Tacky Titanic

Posted on April 1, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I noticed yesterday on TV News that sme people involved in the Titanic “project” mentioned that 1,500 people had actually died. In the hoopla over the Exhibition site, the cold lonely and terrifying deaths of so many men, women and … Continue reading →

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Picking A Winner On Slugger O’Toole-Stratagem

Posted on March 30, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Good fantasy competition on Slugger O’Toole-Stratagem site………pick the winner in the UUP Leadership Race. In an effort to help I have joined the thread and picked Mike Nesbitt to win. The portents are not good. In November 2011, the Sluggerites … Continue reading →

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By George…I Think He’s Got It!…’Nuff Respect.

Posted on March 30, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

It is ironic that George Galloway (Respect Party) is opposed to Scottish independence because I cant think of a politician who has served the cause of nationalism more than Galloway thru his victory last night. He won the safe Labour seat … Continue reading →

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Addie Morrow RIP

Posted on March 30, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I am saddened to learn of the death of Addie Morrow, former Deputy Leader of the Alliance Party. I saw him and other members of his family last year at a series of six lectures on “Remembering the Past” at … Continue reading →

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Which Constitutional Nationalist Party Stoops Down Lower?

Posted on March 29, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Sammy McNally raised some interesting points in a comment on my earlier thread in which I suggested that the Decade of Centenaries…..and the Half Centenaries……provide an opportunity for SDLP and UUP. I want to develop that point further, with particular … Continue reading →

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The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Runner

Posted on March 29, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

My sister just phoned from London to ask if I was going over next month. The London Marathon passes her front door and I have watched it pass a few times. I used to run quite a lot ..even did … Continue reading →

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The Upcoming Decade…….Opportunity For SDLP And UUP

Posted on March 28, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Memorably UUP Leader Tom Elliott would not attend a GAA match. To do so would have exposed the UUP to criticism from the purists in the DUP. Memorably in November 2010, Margaret Ritchie, then SDLP Leader wore a poppy at … Continue reading →

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Reporting Norn Iron

Posted on March 28, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Fascinating BBC Norn Iron documentary last night. Four journalists who had reported on Norn Iron for TV News returned to Belfast to talk about their time here. Martin Bell………I have always regarded as a pompous ass. He was easily the … Continue reading →

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