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EU Referendum: Scotland

Posted on June 27, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

Scotland voted REMAIN. The SNP is the clear winner of this Referendum. Less than two years ago the Scots voted 55-45 to remain within the “United Kingdom”. A few weeks before that Referendum it looked that the result would be … Continue reading →

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EU Referendum: England

Posted on June 26, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

Where do I start? Increasingly it looks like the leaders of the LEAVE campaign had no real intention of actually winning. It was maybe about three things. A chance for people to vent about Europe. And a battle for Leadership … Continue reading →

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The Day Politics Rose From The Dead

Posted on June 25, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

You might recall that yesterday, I wrote a post “The Day Politics Died”. This was of course a very long typo. I am happy to confirm Politics is alive and well. I stayed up all night to see Politics assert … Continue reading →

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The Day “Politics” Died

Posted on June 23, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

Several years ago, I had the flu and I was lying on the couch watching “daytime” TV…Oprah Winfrey and her guest Dr Phil. Not the kinda show I would normally watch. Dr Phil said something that made an impression on … Continue reading →

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(Not) Talking Turkey

Posted on June 21, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

If there is one thing that seems to irritate the REMAIN side in the EU Referendum, it is the suggestion that Turkey might join the European Union. This provokes the “dog whistle” racism in the LEAVE side. Some “dog whistle” … Continue reading →

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The Great Pension Rip-Off

Posted on June 19, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

To be honest, I wont gain or lose anything, whatever the result of the EU Referendum. But I am bemused that people on the REMAIN side are telling me that my children and grandchildren will be worse off. This may … Continue reading →

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“Gentler” Politics?

Posted on June 19, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

One of the narratives to emerge from the murder of Jo Cox MP on Thursday has been the widespread call for Politics to be less confrontational…more respectful…kinder. Certainly  the line put out by journalists who inhabit the same Westminster village … Continue reading →

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SDLP Youth Conference 2016

Posted on June 17, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

SDLP YOUTH CONFERENCE. It is interesting and welcome that SDLP Youth have incorporated the name of Paddy Wilson, SDLP member (and friend of my father) into their organisation. SDLP is very bad with History. In 2009, I approached SDLP HQ … Continue reading →

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(Knee) Jerks…And Bloggers

Posted on June 17, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

The best thing about my Blog is the title. In case you ever wondered “Keeping An Eye On The Czar of Russia” is a reference to the editor of a small County Cork newspaper who took an unlikely interest in … Continue reading →

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Jo Cox MP RIP

Posted on June 16, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

Sad to record the death of Jo Cox MP today. Although only elected last year, she seems to have made an impression. More so she seemed like a good Labour MP….and GOD knows there are not many of them around. … Continue reading →

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