Tag Archives: Sinn Féin

I Welcome The Haass “Failure”

Posted on January 2, 2014 by fitzjameshorse

For about an hour on Monday, it seemed quite possible that the Haass Talks would “succeed”. I dont know how Success and Failure is measured but I welcome the “Failure”. Indeed I dont even think they were intended to succeed. … Continue reading →

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Haassta La Vista Baby!

Posted on December 23, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

So farewell then Dr Richard Haass. And his charming assistant, Professor Meghan O’Sullivan. As I write this…almost 1pm on 23rd December there is no agreement on “Flags, Parades and The Past”. Two questions. Was there ever likely to be one … Continue reading →

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Mandela

Posted on December 6, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

What can you say about Nelson Mandela? I think it depends on your age. It is generational. You might be 21…31…41…51. Or you might be 61 as I am and a “news junkie” and “political anorak” for half a century. … Continue reading →

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Naomi Long: 2015 Election

Posted on December 4, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Can naomi Long hold East Belfast? Mick Fealty tweets wondering whether it will be more difficult than generally assumed for the DUP to take back the East Belfast seat from Naomi Long. (Westminster). Mick is right but so long as … Continue reading →

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Platform For Change: Haass Talks

Posted on November 27, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Platform For Change. A meeting to discuss the Haass Talks. Always worrying to see middle-aged men in Lycra. Its funny how poor people ride bicycles thru necessity and middle-class people ride bicycles as some kinda statement. The usual suspects from … Continue reading →

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Larkin…A Long Resignation Letter?

Posted on November 21, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

There is the LAW. There is POLITICS. Maybe Politics is the application of Law, Education, Environment, Health, Defence and all the rest. There are some professionals…economists, military, doctors, scientists, lawyers who can operate in the political world. And others who … Continue reading →

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Inflatable Rats…Old Belfast…New Belfast

Posted on November 17, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

I was watching Sky News at midnight last night. The lead story was that the British Government was going to do “something” about intimidation of directors of the Grangemouth Oil Refinery by trade unionists. It is said that members of … Continue reading →

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21st Century Boys

Posted on November 16, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

I have to say that I like Basil McCrea and I like John McCallister more. But I am still not sure that the Party they founded (NI21) can make any impact. Being “liked” is not enough. And Basil and John … Continue reading →

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Gerry Adams?

Posted on November 6, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Is time running out for Gerry Adams? Are the Vultures flying overhead. Gerry has a lot of enemies …not least on Slugger O’Toole so if/when he retires or resigns, there will be much joy in that Quarter. But frankly, Gerry … Continue reading →

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Sinn Fein Take Half Term Holiday.

Posted on September 5, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

So farewell then Councillor Tom Hartley, Sinn Fein Councillor for Lower Falls. So farewell then Councillor Gerard O’Neill, Sinn Fein Councillor for Upper Falls. So Farewell then Councillor Danny Lavery, Sinn Fein Councillor for Oldpark. All have announced their resignation … Continue reading →

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