Tag Archives: Slugger O’Toole

The Ginger Ninja

Posted on April 14, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

As she prepares for her head-to-head encounter (courtesy of Slugger O’Toole)  Naomi Long did an interview with “Sticky” Henry McDonald in yesterdays Guardian. I dont suppose that there are many copies of The Guardian sold in East Belfast…it is £1.60 … Continue reading →

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“No Irish Need Apply” At Slugger O’Toole

Posted on April 2, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

Alas, I will be unable to attend the East Belfast Hustings. I thought there might be an area for VIPs like Quintin, Patrick and Felicity. But seemingly it is ticket only and all are sold out. Maybe there will be … Continue reading →

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Lucid Talk…Talks

Posted on April 2, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

Last night, I sent a message to Bill White, the main man at Lucid Talk about the upcoming, East Belfast hustings. My message. Bill has now replied. Judge for yourself. The reply is along the lines that Alan Meban used … Continue reading →

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“A Good Week For Global Democracy” (Gerry Lynch)

Posted on April 2, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

It is hard to argue with Gerry Lynch, writing on Slugger O’Toole that it has been a good week for Global Democracy. I dont know how Gerry Lynch feels about the decision that the East Belfast hustings involving only two … Continue reading →

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More Hypocrisy From Slugger O’Toole

Posted on April 1, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

Slugger O’Toole at its worst. Organising a “General Election” Debate in East Belfast…which only features two of the candidaes standing. Sitting MP, Naomi Long of the Alliance Party and Gavin Robinson of DUP. The Election itself is effectively a head-to-head … Continue reading →

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Naomi Hits Back!

Posted on March 30, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

One of the most bitter election campaigns will be in East Belfast. In 2010, Naomi Long of Alliance took the Westminster seat. It was a surprise. She rode the perfect storm of DUP Scandal and  a divided unionist vote. The … Continue reading →

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The Great Annual Tweet Up…Part Two (Slugger O’Toole)

Posted on March 29, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

I could only stay about forty five minutes at the second event on Thursday 26th March. An informal, social event organised by Slugger O’Toole at the Hudson Bar in Belfast City Centre. To be honest, forty five minutes is the … Continue reading →

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The Great Annual Tweet Up…Part One (NICVA)

Posted on March 29, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

   J Thursday 26th March 2015. NICVA, Duncairn Gardens, Belfast. Part One of the Great Annual Tweet Up. A joint event organised by NICVA and Slugger O’Toole. I am never very sure what NICVA is. On Thursday, I arrived about forty … Continue reading →

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Dr Robert Irwin RIP

Posted on March 20, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

I just opened an email, with the message “FJH, did you know that Dr Robert Irwin is dead?” I had to think for a minute. In part because I assumed that Dr Irwin was maybe already dead. And I dont … Continue reading →

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Blaspheming History: The Land League And Killiney

Posted on March 6, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

It is common practice for History to be misused by politicians. For the most part, those of us who respect History, grin and bear it. But there are times when History is so abused, it is a form of Blasphemy. … Continue reading →

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