Tag Archives: Anna Lo MLA

The Great East Belfast Alliance Party Selection Controversy

Posted on October 23, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

i cant say that I have seen much about the Alliance Party and East Belfast on Slugger O’Toole. And yet Naomi Long is their favourite politician. interesting to note that Judith Cochrane MLA has decided not to seek re-selection. She … Continue reading →

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So…Racism

Posted on June 6, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

We used to be far too busy with Sectarianism (a specifically local problem) to worry about one of the great global problems like Racism. As “Lord” Brookeborough, one of the founding fathers of the Norn Iron statelet put it (when … Continue reading →

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Local Elections: South Belfast

Posted on May 30, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Breaking down the Belfast Council area into four Westminster constituencies, I am looking first at South Belfast. From some inner city areas such as Ormeau (nationalist) and The Village (unionist), the constituency also includes the leafier middle class areas of … Continue reading →

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Euro Race: Runners & Riders

Posted on May 21, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

With the European Election tomorrow, I think it would be a good idea to list the ten candidates that are standing. It might help those who do not live in Norn Iron understand the Spectrum. Three candidates will be elected. … Continue reading →

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So…Equal Marriage?

Posted on April 29, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Later today, the Norn Iron Assembly will be debating “Equal Marriage”. Even though, the DUP have submitted a Petition of Concern, the exercise is not entirely pointless…as it sets out the attitudes of the main players in Norn Iron. Is … Continue reading →

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The Great Alliance Confidence Trick

Posted on March 26, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

If you get a reputation for getting up early…you can lie in bed all day. And the Alliance Party has this peculiar reputation for Decency in Public Affairs. It likes to present itself as the small party of moderation, squeezed … Continue reading →

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Musical Chairs In South Belfast

Posted on March 24, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

All Politics is local. And sometimes even a bit personal. There are times when the “moderate” Alliance Party has had a reputation for in-fighting and shafting each other. Thats an interesting dimension to the fall-out from Lo-Gate. BBC News is … Continue reading →

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# Tiochfaidh Ar Lo

Posted on March 21, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

As hashtags go…its pretty effective. Aliance Anna Lo MLA for South Belfast and the Party candidate in the European Election has grabbed the political headlines by saying that a United Ireland would be a pretty good idea. Thats a surprise. … Continue reading →

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Alliance Party…The Hashtag Party?

Posted on February 23, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

I have to say that I am mildly amused at the hashtag “Aim High Vote Lo” as a campaign slogan for Alliance Euro candidate, Anna Lo. But I cant help feeling that the Alliance Party did not think this one … Continue reading →

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Abortion And Stormont

Posted on March 12, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

I personally don’t think Abortion mixes well with Politics. I have private views and political views. And any attempt to be nuanced alienates people who self identify as “Pro Life” and “Pro Choice”. There is a concept called Objective Wrong … Continue reading →

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