Tag Archives: House of Lords

Life Skills Required To Be A (Despised) Minority

Posted on January 11, 2022 by fitzjameshorse

I have spent some of the Pandemic researching my own family History. The despicable comments by (Lady) Kate Hoey have angered a lot of people in the nationalist community. At this point, I do not want to go into much … Continue reading →

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“Lord” Ballyedmond…An Alternative Tribute

Posted on March 15, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

Its not exactly classy to speak ill of the Dead. And maybe, Death is so much of a tragedy to the bereaved that we should just hold our tongues at even the most unlikely “tributes”. But sometimes the record just … Continue reading →

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New Years Honours?

Posted on December 21, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Once again, I can assure you all that I will not be getting a OBE or MBE from Mrs Windsor this year. In fact Mrs Fitzjames Horse is a shoe-in to be offered one at some stage. She has been … Continue reading →

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“Sir” Fred Goodwin Becomes “Mr” Fred Goodwin

Posted on February 1, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I am no fan of the British “Honours” System. In so far as there should be awards at all, they should be for actually achieving something. But the system of awarding a MBE to a long-serving midwife who has delvered … Continue reading →

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The British “New Years Honours” Explained

Posted on December 30, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

Those dull days between Christmas and New Year can be brightened by idle speculation on the New Years Honours List. Twice a year…….on her “official” birthday and New Year the “Queen” awards honours to her subjects. Of course these “honours” … Continue reading →

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