Category Archives: Northern Ireland: Politics

Thoughts on the Northern Ireland peace process.

How I Single-handedly Solved The Parades Problem

Posted on May 31, 2006 by levee

OK, I haven’t technically sorted out the long-running Parades issue just yet, but I think I’ve got a viable blueprint, provided the communities in question have the leadership and resolve to pull it off. So, Let’s Work Out The Grievances … Continue reading →

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Can Blogs Influence Northern Irish Politics?

Posted on April 27, 2006 by levee

Spurred on by Matthew Ingram’s post on blogs affecting politics (and society), I’m wondering to what extent local (Northern Irish) bloggers can challenge traditional preconceptions in our wider society. That was a long sentence! What I mean is, can blogs … Continue reading →

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Lord Rooker: People's Hero

Posted on April 24, 2006 by levee

I was pleased to read on Slugger this evening that NIO Finance Minister Lord Rooker has set the record straight on direct rule versus devolved government. He claims that much of the unpopular reforms the the Northern Ireland Office are … Continue reading →

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Discussion On Irish Identity

Posted on April 24, 2006 by levee

Paul at The Northern Irish Magyar is hosting a very interesting debate on the subject of Irishness. Despite my RC upbringing, I wasn’t indoctrinated with attendant Republican or even Nationalist values. I always viewed Northern Ireland as a seperate entity, … Continue reading →

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For God And Ulster

Posted on April 21, 2006 by levee

A thought-provoking piece by Dr Crawford Gribben about the relationship between Unionism and Protestantism, something which has been on my mind recently. Dr Gribben makes the assertion that, demographically, Unionists no longer represent a political majority in Northern Ireland and … Continue reading →

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Irish Republicans: What's Not To Like?

Posted on April 21, 2006 by levee

I took a hard line yesterday on the language of Republicanism, the talk of continuing struggles and so on. Chris took some offense at my position, which I still feel is justified. Looking To The Future Now, Chris Gaskin is … Continue reading →

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Republican Struggle: Now And Then

Posted on April 19, 2006 by levee

I’ll make this short. I’m tired of hearing about Republican ‘struggle’ and British oppression and occupation. I can honestly say that not once in my life have I felt oppressed or discriminated against on the grounds of my religious background. … Continue reading →

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Denis Donaldson Murdered In Donegal

Posted on April 4, 2006 by levee

I’m stunned this evening to read about the shooting of Denis Donaldson, the former Sinn Fein head of administration. According to the BBC: …a neighbour had found Mr Donaldson’s body on the floor of his house with a gunshot wound … Continue reading →

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Ulster Scots School

Posted on April 4, 2006 by levee

I saw on Slugger this morning a piece about a new Ulster Scots website for children, and it reminded me that I’d meant to post about this some time ago. The funniest thing about Ulster Scots is that I grew … Continue reading →

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Gerry Adams And The Spanish Peace Process

Posted on March 22, 2006 by levee

Did you not know? Not content with bringing peace to these Emerald Shores, the venerable Gerry Adams has been applying pressure on other terrorist groups to come in from the struggle, wipe their feet and get involved in politics. According … Continue reading →

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