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SDLP Selection Convention: Newry-Armagh

Posted on February 12, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

Armagh City Hotel. Crowded hall which is maybe surprising for a Convention to ratify the single nominee. It was so to speak, an “open invite”. Attendees from several branches, not in the constituency. Margaret Ritchie MP in the Chair. Justin … Continue reading →

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Avoidance And Evasion

Posted on February 12, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

There is of course a difference between Tax Avoidance and Tax Evasion. In simple terms, Avoidance is legal. The often complex and often questionable setting up of schemes to put tax out of the reach of the Exchequer. Tax Evasion…basically … Continue reading →

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Re: Cycling

Posted on February 11, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

The thing about the 1960s…was the Government Information films which patronised the post-war generation. Americans were told interesting things like how to survive a nuclear war by sitting under a desk. But we had “Carry On” actor Peter Butterworth coughing … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago…In Texas.

Posted on February 9, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

Two years ago today. Or to be more precise….Monday 11th February 2013…. I was in Texas. For several years, I had been involved in various “History” forums online and struck up a friendship with a very good PhD student in … Continue reading →

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Paid By Commission

Posted on February 8, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

So ….in May, Westminster Elections take place. And I daresay  fifteen of the seats are “safe”. At most three seats are marginal….Fermanagh-South Tyrone, South Belfast and East Belfast. The First-Past-The Post System and only one successful candidate in a constituency … Continue reading →

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Un-Banned By Slugger O’Toole

Posted on February 7, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

Now happy to report that I am un-banned by Slugger O’Toole. It was all a big mistake. But…it brightened up my dull life.

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Banned by Slugger O’Toole

Posted on February 7, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

Bizarrely I find myself banned from posting on Slugger O’Toole. I have tried posting a few things tonight but I keep getting a message saying that I am banned from posting. Now you might well say that I do not … Continue reading →

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Norn Iron’s Leading Political Couple?

Posted on February 6, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

It is now five years since Mrs Iris Robinson left Politics. She and husband Peter were both MPs and MLAs when she stepped down. The reason/s she left Politics need not concern us. They were for many years Norn Iron’s … Continue reading →

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Comedy: The New Rock And Roll?

Posted on February 4, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

I like Comedy. I always think that in terms of “writing”, more can be said thru Comedy. In terms of “acting” it is more a challenge to be in a Comedy. I am at heart a subversive. Comedy subverts situation … Continue reading →

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Would You Believe Stephen Fry?

Posted on February 1, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

First….”Would You Believe?” A RTE show and I like it. Not a big fan of veteran presenter, Gay Byrne but he does tthis kinda thing well. A late night (Sunday), relaxing show…head to head with a (usually Irish) celebrity in … Continue reading →

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