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Alasdair McDonnell…The Maiden Speech…Oops.

Posted on November 9, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

On Saturday night, the SDLP was in euphoric mood. At the Annual Dinner…they partied hard and long. The scene was set for Alasdair McDonnell’s first speech as Party Leader. Live on BBC Norn Iron’s “Politics Show” Sunday lunchtime. The three … Continue reading →

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“Message Board” Politics Is Not Real Politics.

Posted on November 8, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

The question of involvement in (party) politics and whether being passive or active is interesting…..as the transition from “tinternet message board” to real life is a bit like getting your first pair of long trousers and entering into the adult … Continue reading →

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Dr Alasdair McDonnell…. Elected Leader of SDLP

Posted on November 6, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

Dr Alasdair McDonnell MP & MLA for South Belfast has been elected Leader of the SDLP. I was at the Ramada Hotel for the announcement just after 5pm. The room was packed as might be expected and many of the … Continue reading →

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SDLP Conference

Posted on November 5, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

I was at the Ramada Hotel for SDLP Conference. The main event, the Final Hustings. I thought all four candidates made excellent speeches. All tick some boxes. For me Patsy McGlone ticks more boxes than the others. Result will be … Continue reading →

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Poppy Season…Norn Iron

Posted on November 4, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

There is no point in ever trying to understand Norn Iron without understanding two concepts. The Irish/Nationalists/Republicans and British/Unionists/Loyalists inhabit parallel universes. Arguably a third “lets get alongerist” community lives in a fantasy world of its own. The other concept … Continue reading →

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Poppy Season…Britain

Posted on November 1, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

The Poppy Season has begun. The Poppy is the symbol of remembrance honoring Britains War Dead. It culminates in services at centotaphs and war memorials in Britains cities, towns and villages on Remembrance Sunday (the second Sunday in November). The … Continue reading →

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President Michael D Higgins

Posted on October 31, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

Comhghairdeas le Michal D Ó hUiginn, Uachtarán Nua-tofa na hÉireann. Congratulations to our President Elect (ninth President of Ireland) Michael D Higgins. Michael D Higgins was elected President. On balance I am glad. Clearly Sinn Féin influenced the result with … Continue reading →

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The Presidential Election…All Over Except For The Counting

Posted on October 28, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

Apologies that I have been unable to post for a couple of days. The Presidential Election took place today against a background of animosity and uncertainty. Other websites and news outlets will report the strange events of the past couple … Continue reading →

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John Hume……Simply A Good Man

Posted on October 24, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

In November last year, I attended the SDLP Conference in Belfast and was priveleged to be in the Hall, when Miriam O’Callaghan presented John Hume with his award as “The Greatest Ever Irish Person”. Well deserved of course. Last night … Continue reading →

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Science And The Arts….Never The Twain Shall Meet.

Posted on October 24, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

I hate Science. I wish I had a good reason to hate Science. But the best reason that I can come up with is……..that I dont understand Science. Surely not understanding something is good enough reason to hate it……like modern … Continue reading →

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