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The Sinn Féin Matching Socks And Balaclava Set

Posted on March 8, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

I dont suppose Sinn Féin do anything accidently. So Gerry Adams eccentric tweets about his teddy bear are no accident. Nor is Gerry’s hobby of jumping up and down on a trampoline ….naked with his dog……an accident. But it could … Continue reading →

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Blaspheming History: The Land League And Killiney

Posted on March 6, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

It is common practice for History to be misused by politicians. For the most part, those of us who respect History, grin and bear it. But there are times when History is so abused, it is a form of Blasphemy. … Continue reading →

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BiBi: Overplaying His Hand

Posted on March 5, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

If I have learned anything about Blogging, it is “never mention Israel”. So…Israel. Or specifically Prime Minister Netanyahu (I am far too lazy to look up the correct spelling) and that curious invitation from Congress to address them on Capitol … Continue reading →

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Stormont Cannot Survive

Posted on March 5, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

I really do wonder if the Good Friday Agreement of 1998 can survive. Arguably it has been so undermined by inaction (Victims, Irish Language, Bill of Rights) or the way that the Irish and British governments withdrew support from the … Continue reading →

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Parity Of Esteem…Gotcha!!!

Posted on March 4, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

If Sinn Féin are on poor ground, when they name a childrens play park for an IRA Volunteer, they are on much better ground in the new Mid Ulster Council when they introduce a measure that means the British Poppy … Continue reading →

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Mitchel McLaughlin…Our Man In The Commonwealth

Posted on March 3, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

A few weeks ago, Mitchel McLaughlin became Speaker of the Norn Iron Assembly. For the best part of two decades, he has been the “acceptable face of Sinn Féin”, the kinda SF member that doesnt scare the unionists. He is … Continue reading →

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The Fitzjames Horse Match Attax Stormont Assembly Collection

Posted on March 3, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

As Slugger O’Toole is recommending we follow Hashtag Politics on Twitter and invites us to play Fantasy Politics, I have decided to produce a series of Match Attax-style political cards. It is….you will agree…the next logical step. Initially there will … Continue reading →

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SDLP Conference: “Do We Really Care?”

Posted on March 3, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

I am only approaching my 63rd birthday so I dont suppose I am old enough to attend this Conference. But I might get hold of some false ID and blag my way in. Hopefully, several of the SDLP Election candidates … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Executive

Posted on March 3, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

David McCann, the Deputy Editor of Slugger O’Toole is now advocating Fantasy Politics. He has invited his readers to put together a “fantasy” Norn Iron Executive. There is a certain logic to this. David McCann has already advocated following the … Continue reading →

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Nathan Bedford Forrest And Raymond McCreesh

Posted on March 2, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

Conflict Resolution is a terrible thing. As I have always said, the best way to resolve a conflict is to have one side completely destroy the other. It is not exactly a moral stance. But the alternative …resolving a dispute … Continue reading →

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