Tag Archives: DUP

Bangor And Back For A “Bob” 2012

Posted on February 19, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I have of course been in Bangor several times in recent years but my visit on Friday was specifically to observe how much or little had changed. I never like visiting by car. The dual carriageway around Holywood is difficult if … Continue reading →

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Ping Pong Diplomacy…Norn Iron Style

Posted on February 2, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

The object of Unionism is to destroy Nationalism. The object of Nationalism is to destroy Unionism. Things are really that simple. The Good Friday Agreement provides a basis to put this on hold………providing as it does a set of obstacles … Continue reading →

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David McNasty

Posted on February 1, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

David McNarry UUP MLA for Strangford is occasionally known as David McNasty. He is in his early 60s and has been a member of the Ulster Unionist Party since he was just 15 years old. He is also Assistant Grand Master … Continue reading →

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The British “New Years Honours” Choreography in Norn Iron.

Posted on December 30, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

We all know someone who has a MBE or OBE. Occasionally they actually deserve it (with the proviso that I dont like the System at all). Yet there is a choreography. ……certainly at the lowest levels.The Cabinet Office controls the … Continue reading →

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Fitzjames Horse Annual Awards 2011: Young Politician Of The Year

Posted on December 8, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

Perhaps the most interesting category. Nominees: Cllr Christopher Stalford    DUP in South Belfast. I kinda like him. Mayor Niall ÓDonnghaile Sinn Féin Mayor of Belfast. Ok he made an eejit of himself but hes young etc etc. Various SDLP Members … Continue reading →

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Fitzjames Horse Annual Awards 2011: Political Family Of The Year.

Posted on December 8, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

This category has been amended to reflect the fact that we have fewer “Couples” actively involved in Politics. One of the Parsleys has retired from Politics. And we now really have one prominent Robinson. The nominees. Nigel Dodds MP North … Continue reading →

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Outreach And Outrage

Posted on December 8, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

For the second successive week Sinn Féin are having a bad time. Martina Anderson MLA is the Sinn Féin Junior Minister in the Department of the First/Deputy First Minister. She combines this with being her Partys spokesperson on Outreach to the … Continue reading →

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Peter Robinson and Stephen Nolan

Posted on November 26, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

People say stupid things at annual Party Conferences/Conventions. They are after all a rallying point for the Party Faithful. Peter Robinson, Leader of the Democratic Unionist Party and First Minister of Norn Iron is no exception. He spoke at his … Continue reading →

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