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…if University education were universally available and availed of, the country would collapse in one generation
The words of Brian O’Nolan, variously Brian Ó Nualláin, Myles na gCopaleen, Myles na Gopaleen and, of course, Flann O’Brien. That O’Nolan was referencing his own dissolute student days at UCD only mildly distracts from the prophetic undertone of his words: I paid no attention whatsoever to books or study and regarded lectures as a [...] read our review »
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Christopher Hitchens, 1949 – 2011
Writer Christopher Hitchens has died aged 62. He was as contrary as he was brilliant. Here is a brief In Memoriam from Vanity Fair (his outlet of choice since 1992) and, here, a longer tribute from his friend Christopher Buckley Stanley in The New Yorker. Better, perhaps, though to post one of Hitchens’ own writings in [...] read our review »
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Talking to a brick wall: how to make politicians listen?
It took me a long time to warm to advertising agencies. The first time I worked with one I was working in sales management on Fairy Washing Up Liquid. I was due to attend a meeting at which I was to be told what consumers really thought of the brand. I remember my reluctance to [...] read our review »
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Comment on Being sold short?
on 27 January 2010 at 2:58 am
I’m not a Nationalist of any sort.
I am an individual with a family who chose which passports they wanted, it’s currently 3-2.
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Comment on Buttering them up?
on 27 January 2010 at 2:55 am
There will be a unionist pact one way or another and it will be buttered toast.
Fair play though to the gang.
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Comment on Being sold short?
on 27 January 2010 at 2:51 am
Christianity corrupted by ( in this case British ) nationalism is the problem with and for the Orange Order and Unionist parties.
If they dealt in one item only the may be successful but won’t.
Hence the ongoing opportunity for Nationalism.
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Comment on Being sold short?
on 27 January 2010 at 2:43 am
It’s up SF how they play this.
They aren’t as threatened as DUP and can further damage SDLP if they deal.
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Comment on “We have to close that vacuum..”
on 13 January 2010 at 7:14 am
Moderate Unionist
Peter like David before him hasn’t bitten the bullet quick enough. I think he will look back with regret without a doubt.
The continual mantra of unionist or public confidence will be harder to sell in the context of a cornered and time limited negotiator.
Going to the electorate with a weapon called stop Martin or Gerry becoming 1st Minister will have power no doubt but less if the deal is done.
Reg/David may be outflanked by a deal but will gain significantly and Jim will have a field day and could lift 8-10 seats.
I can’t see why Nigel, Gregory, Willie, Paisley, Jeffrey etc. are going for this scenario.
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