Tag Archives: SDLP

The SDLP Must Target The Middle Aged As Members

Posted on November 25, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

There are two heartening features about the SDLP. One is the influence, inspiration of its old warhorses…….Hume, Mallon, Rodgers, Farren, Feely, McGrady and a host of councillors thru-out Norn Iron. The second is a seemingly endless supply of bright young men … Continue reading →

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Alasdair McDonnell…The Maiden Speech…Oops.

Posted on November 9, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

On Saturday night, the SDLP was in euphoric mood. At the Annual Dinner…they partied hard and long. The scene was set for Alasdair McDonnell’s first speech as Party Leader. Live on BBC Norn Iron’s “Politics Show” Sunday lunchtime. The three … Continue reading →

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“Message Board” Politics Is Not Real Politics.

Posted on November 8, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

The question of involvement in (party) politics and whether being passive or active is interesting…..as the transition from “tinternet message board” to real life is a bit like getting your first pair of long trousers and entering into the adult … Continue reading →

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Dr Alasdair McDonnell…. Elected Leader of SDLP

Posted on November 6, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

Dr Alasdair McDonnell MP & MLA for South Belfast has been elected Leader of the SDLP. I was at the Ramada Hotel for the announcement just after 5pm. The room was packed as might be expected and many of the … Continue reading →

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The Trouble With Twibbons

Posted on October 3, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

Ah the trouble with Twibbons……….Conall McDevitt has launched a Twibbon. A Twibbon is a “ribbon-type graphic” and people who want Conall to win the SDLP Leadership contest can show their support on their Twitter account. Obviously a bit silly. Juvenile … Continue reading →

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The Stoop Down Low Party?

Posted on September 21, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

For some years now, the Social Democratic & Labour Party has been described by its enemies as The Stoop Down Low Party. Somewhere, allegedly in Derry, there is a man who was the very first to use an aerosol paint … Continue reading →

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The SDLP And Re-Connecting With Its Own.

Posted on September 18, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

SDLP Leadership Candidates talk about rebuilding and re-connecting. To some extent its a cliché or at least a buzzword.. Two weeks ago I spoke to Patsy McGlone in the Long Gallery at Stormont. He was at the launch of “Líofa 2015”. … Continue reading →

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SDLP Leadership Campaign Thoughts

Posted on September 17, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

Todays Sinn Féin statement on the Presidential Election (and I unashamedly wish Martin McGuinness well) has nothing to do with the SDLP Leadership and my own thought would be that a leadership contest never shows a Party in a good light….and … Continue reading →

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Will Conall McDevitt Stand For SDLP Leadership?

Posted on September 15, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

With just over 24 hours to go before nominations close, it might have been expected that political anoraks like myself had more names to mull over. We dont. Therefore we speculate on the names and we speculate on the motives. … Continue reading →

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Parsley Is No Sage

Posted on September 10, 2011 by fitzjameshorse

Ian James Parsley can always be relied upon to brighten the dullest day. His latest blog states….obviously accurately…..that the new SDLP Leader needs to ensure “SDLP unity”. What makes this observation amusing is the source. This is the same Ian … Continue reading →

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