Archives for: December 2007
Catherine Tate Falls Foul of Ulster Sensitivities
Do we have a right to be offended by Ulster stereotypes?
According to broadcasting news site Digital Spy, Ofcom is set to investigate complaints made about the Catherine Tate Show's portrayal of a Northern Irish family as terrorists.
The site says… more »
Local Businessman Fears For Family After Threats
I was really saddened to find out that the owner of a carwash/valet service near Stormont had his business attacked, with racist/xenophobic slogans smeared on the tarmac outside, warning he had 3 days to "get out".
I've a message for whoever did this.… more »
A brief note
... on sloppy journalism.
The "journalism" in the Belfast Telegraph is shocking, especially when it comes to anything that's emanated from the Northern Ireland Office on the Maze stadium plans. They've consistently toed the government line and refused… more »
Emporer Ruane Missing her Garments?
by beano on 07 Dec 2007 at 10:12. Categories: Northern Ireland, Sinn Fein, Education, Devolved Government
Now that's a disturbing thought, apologies to anyone who's eating as they read this. Anyway, Bob Wilson of the local Tories has criticised the response of unionist politicians and the media to Caitriona Ruane's non-announcement on the abolition of gramm… more »
EU's Secret Environmental Shame
That's the other EU, of course ;). Mark Mardell comments that the British public view the moving of the EU Parliament to Strasbourg for one week every month as a "money-wasting junket hugely enjoyed by journalists, MEPs and researchers." To be honest, I… more »
The Implications of Separation
What would a 'Divorce' of the United Kingdom mean for Scotland and for the rest of us?
In advance of a radio show on Radio 4 entitled "The Beginner's Guide to Separation", the BBC web site has a quick look at some of the implications of Scotland leavi… more »
Ruane Confirms Grammar Abolition Plan
My favourite politician is making headlines again although, as Big Ulsterman points out, she hasn't really done anything except release a rather vague (and badly constructed) statement confirming her intention to end academic selection.
Long-time read… more »
Is Ulster the Most Backward Place on Earth? (2)
Seems I'm not the only one to be depressed by the recent spoutings from the DUP's Lisburn crew. Things are pretty dire when the Corporate Services Committee of the local council demand that schools in the area teach Christianity creationism as a scientif… more »
BBC Sports Personality - What A Joke
The shortlist for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2007 was announced last night. I'm really pissed off with this, mainly because David Healy is more or less ignored.
Nominees were apparently selected based on votes from news papers, all of whom fai… more »