Tag Archives: letsgetalongerism

Morse Code?

Posted on January 14, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

One of the really great posts on Slugger. From Gerry Lynch, the former Alliance Party staffer/candidate in East Antrim. It has attracted a lot ocomponent. Frankly too much….as I have pointed ouonion my  er ….own comment. It would not do … Continue reading →

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The “Middle” Does Not Deserve To Succeed

Posted on December 21, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

The “Middle”…dontcha just love it? The fluffy kittens of Norn Iron Political Life. They have been attacked recently. They are unused to it. I deplore the attacks on the Alliance Party. I also deplore attacks on the DUP, UUP, SDLP … Continue reading →

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No One Side Owns A Day

Posted on December 10, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I have been out all day (Christmas shopping) and I cant reply to all the comments……..Mrs Fitzjames is dragging me out again after she has fed me. But the stand-out comment of the day (take a bow Mick Fealty) about … Continue reading →

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Sinking Ship?

Posted on December 10, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

An amusing thread over on Slugger O’Toole. “Take Alliance seriously. They represent what most people want, the politics of compromise”. Its not the most catchy headline that Brian “Dimbleby” Walker has come up with. But Walker, who might be styled … Continue reading →

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LetsGetAlongerism Defined

Posted on December 6, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

LetsGetAlongerism “…congratulations to Celtic for making it through to the last 16, Im no fan of the club…” (Mick Fealty, Slugger O’Toole 6th December 2012).

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“Czar” Awards Night

Posted on November 28, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

The ever popular “Keeping an Eye on the Czar of Russia” Awards Night Dinner will take place at a secret venue……possibly a local franchise of McDonalds on Saturday 15th December 2012. The jury will be….me. Nominations are invited….for…..well basically ANY … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile In Primary One…

Posted on October 25, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I have in the past referred to sending my sons into different forms of Education. Son #1 …..Gaelic speaking Nursery, Catholic Primary School, State Primary School (reasons of temporary location), “Integrated” Secondary School (his choice) and Catholic Secondary School (his … Continue reading →

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Advanced Level LetsGetAlongerist Crap

Posted on September 26, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

Just when you think its a good day……..up pops serial letsgetalongerist Andy Pollak on Slugger O’Toole. He admits to certain obsessions…..including the exhortation to Northern Irish people to fully enjoy both their identities, Irish and British; Seriously……..is this man for … Continue reading →

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“Great Britain and Northern Ireland”?

Posted on August 2, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

The Gold Medal for Wishful Thinking should surely go to BBC Norn Iron sports reporter Stephen Watson who curiously refers to the Great Britain Olympic Team as “Great Britain and Northern Ireland”. He refers to Team Ireland. Alas there is … Continue reading →

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Are Norn Iron Comedians Brave Or Cowardly?

Posted on July 30, 2012 by fitzjameshorse

I was kinda glad that Rebecca Adlington won a bronze medal last night. She has been the victim of (basically) a hate campaign by Frankie Boyle, the Scottish “comedian”. If you feel that “hate campaign” over-states it, then I will … Continue reading →

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