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Gerry Adams: “It is no skin off my nose not to meet the [US] State Department.”

Pete Baker on March 16, 2015, 4:58 pm

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Did the US State Department cancel a planned meeting by a “high-level US state department official” with the Sinn Féin President, Gerry Adams, TD, after Sinn Féin withdrew support for the welfare reform bill, as the BBC, and others, have been reporting? Gerry Adams’ latest statement would tend to suggest that they did. Here’s what the Sinn Féin press release says [Gerry Adams]: “The State Department’s handling of the issue of a meeting with me is bizarre. It serves no purpose other than …

Running out of tricks?

The Firemen on March 11, 2015, 6:17 pm

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Where Gerry Adams Walks, Unionism Fears To Tread

Kris Nixon (Belfast Barman) on March 8, 2015, 2:08 pm

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I’ve written before what my views as a “small u” unionist (or as I prefer, a “big picture unionist) are on Sinn Fein, and to be honest, the approach I take as a voter is the same for SF as it is for all the parties, there is 1 party I find much more comfort in voting for, because they are more often than not aligned with my stance on issues, but beyond that…it’s purely a “who will serve us …

#sfaf2015 Gerry Adams: “our challenge … to unite Orange & Green in equality and mutual respect”

Alan Meban (Alan in Belfast) on March 7, 2015, 9:38 pm

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Over the last few years, Sinn Féin have made a clear shift to a party that is putting its energy into growing in the south. The NI Assembly and Executive – stable or unstable – no longer requires too much word count from the Ard Fheis stage. Elected reps all got their chance to speak during the “live session” (a series of three-minute speeches that roll one after the other and are televised by RTE) or during the debate around …

Mairia Cahill honoured with James Larkin award

The Firemen on February 28, 2015, 8:20 pm

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UPDATED – WITH VIDEO Mairia Cahill was last night presented with the ‘Larkin Thirst for Justice Award’ at the Labour Party’s National Conference in Killarney. The award, named after the trade union leader and founder member of the Labour Party James Larkin, is awarded to a person who, in their personal and/or professional life has made an outstanding contribution in the area of human rights and justice. Speaking at the INEC in Killarney minutes before Joan Burton’s keynote address Ms. …

Gerry Adams ‘tweets’ and that “streak of sentimentality that marks the totalitarian mind”?

Mick Fealty on February 24, 2015, 11:48 am

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Awright, I’m not really sure to do with this, except to say this oddly narcissistic video from The Journal has gone somewhat viral… In lieu of any coherent response from me, here’s Henry McDonald with his take on the general phenomenon… …like every other move Adams has made both inside and outside the republican movement, these tweets are carefully considered and released at strategic times. Is it the height of cynicism to suggest that the headline-grabbing nude-man-and-dog bouncing act was …

A history lesson from Ruth Patterson

The Firemen on February 4, 2015, 10:02 am

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During this week’s Belfast City Council debate on the placing of the Union Flag on driving licences (something that the council has absolutely no control over), firebrand DUP Councillor Ruth Patterson decided to enlighten all those present with her interpretation of history and how it relates to the vexed subject of ‘flegs’. Scholars may be somewhat alarmed by Councillor Patterson’s interpretation of history as indeed may some of her creationist colleagues in the DUP who subscribe to the view that …

Adams: No internal investigation by Sinn Féin into Maíria Cahill allegations

Mick Fealty on January 19, 2015, 11:11 am

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listen to ‘Adams: No internal investigation by Sinn Féin into Maíria Cahill allegations’ on audioBoom Here’s Gerry Adams’ interview on RTE’s This Week in which he denies his party has held an inquiry into its handling of the Mairia Cahill affair. It’s sparked a lot of conversation already on Slugger’s Facebook page, which it well worth reading in conjunction with the recording. Two striking aspects: 1, it’s notable RTE gave so much time on a matter many of thought was …

Why the Sinn Fein critique needs to evolve beyond attacking Adams

David McCann on December 21, 2014, 11:05 am

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I have been to a few year end review panels over the past month and one thing that I have heard repeated time and again is that Sinn Fein have had a good year. Think about this for a moment, the party President was questioned by the PSNI and there were two very difficult Spotlight programmes for the party to face and the end result is, they are up nearly 4% on average than they were last year. You have …

Photo of the Day: Gerry Kelly being mindful

David McCann on December 14, 2014, 1:54 pm

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Gerry Adams has a whimsy contest for you people to enter into, which we are doubling up as our photo of the day 4 a special prize: What is Gerry Kelly doing? And where is he doing it? pic.twitter.com/ieILeapyTY — Gerry Adams (@GerryAdamsSF) December 13, 2014 1st Prize in Gerry Kelly Quiz: A day @ Stormont. 2nd Prize 2 Days @ Stormont. Judges Tom& Ted. Deadline Monday @ 5.45. — Gerry Adams (@GerryAdamsSF) December 13, 2014 (Picture Credit: Gerry …

Cartoon – Spencer on Tuesday

Brian Spencer on December 9, 2014, 9:40 am

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George Osborne set corporation tax on the condition that talks be resolved and fiscal responsibility be shown. A ‘Peace Fund’ sweetener is on the table too. Sinn Fein has counter-conditioned with a “shopping list” of demands. Here’s this weeks cartoon offering in response to events. Thanks to the Firemen for photoshop work. Brian SpencerBrian is a writer, artist, political cartoonist and legal blogger. Actively tweeting from @brianjohnspencr. More information here: http://www.brianjohnspencer.com/ www.brianjohnspencer.com/

Adams: The Taoiseach should now show the courage of his convictions by resigning, calling a General Election and letting the people decide.

Soapbox on December 3, 2014, 6:30 am

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Following the Irish Water saga there is mounting speculation that Ireland might be heading to the polls in 2015. Writing for Slugger, Sinn Fein President, Gerry Adams TD argues that it’s time for the Taoiseach to go the country and let the people decide the future economic direction of the country. The Fine Gael/Labour coalition Government is in deep crisis. As each day passes it is clearer that it will struggle to stay in office for its full term. The …

Cartoon – Spencer on Monday

Brian Spencer on December 1, 2014, 5:31 pm

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Last week Rodney Edwards hit upon a scoop at a Sinn Fein meeting in Enniskillen. Their leader let it slip that equality was “the trojan horse” that would “break these bastards” [Sinn Fein’s partners in government]. Here’s this week’s cartoon with that in mind. Brian SpencerBrian is a writer, artist, political cartoonist and legal blogger. Actively tweeting from @brianjohnspencr. More information here: http://www.brianjohnspencer.com/ www.brianjohnspencer.com/

For the foreseeable future, almost whatever comes, it’s Gerry’s party to build or destroy…

Mick Fealty on November 27, 2014, 10:16 am

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Malachi O’Doherty in the BelTel wonders if Gerry is losing his touch… He says “mea culpa”, accepting the failing, but it would help if we knew who the “b******s” are. Is Gregory Campbell one of them? That seems fairly likely. In the juvenile world he relishes he surely gets called worse. But is Peter Robinson a b*****d? Is the average unionist voter? The ones he specifically absolves are those who don’t vote at all because they are “scundered” by the …

Altered States

The Firemen on November 25, 2014, 9:19 pm

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Slugger goes through the looking glass where black is white and green is orange. Discuss. [twitter_follow username=”https://twitter.com/The_Firemen” language=”en”] The Firementwitter.com/The_Firemen

“that’s the trojan horse of the entire republican strategy…”

Pete Baker on November 25, 2014, 8:07 pm

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From his reported comments, it would appear that Sinn Féin’s John O’Dowd, the Northern Ireland Education Minister, has, at best, a flawed “understanding” of his party president’s comments last night – and, hence, a flawed “understanding” of his party’s entire strategy. From the UTV report Mr O’Dowd added that his understanding of Mr Adam’s ‘Trojan horse’ comment was that it was about overcoming bigotry, sectarianism and homophobia. He added: “There are very well fortified positions which people are protecting against …

Cartoon – Spencer on Tuesday

Brian Spencer on November 25, 2014, 3:26 pm

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Last week Spotlight looked into Stormont expenses and the use public money to rent offices. Spotlight revealed that Sinn Féin paid office rent to three different cultural societies whose identity is unknown. The next *extended* instalment is tonight. The Firemen have last week’s here. Brian SpencerBrian is a writer, artist, political cartoonist and legal blogger. Actively tweeting from @brianjohnspencr. More information here: http://www.brianjohnspencer.com/ www.brianjohnspencer.com/

Och, C’mon in Gerry, what a beautiful big horse y’have there.

Kris Nixon (Belfast Barman) on November 25, 2014, 12:03 pm

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Belfast Barman is the first person we’ve published in response to our call for Unionist bloggers. He has an interesting and cautionary tale to share. There will be others to follow. I awoke this morning to a better understanding of my own political leanings, and for that Gerry Adams, I thank you. I was raised unionist in the same Braniel estate that Michael Stone hails from, I spent my childhood braining myself with mis-caught union jack batons bought for 50p …

Updated with Audio: Fracas in Fermanagh: Adams and the term “bas***ds”

David McCann on November 24, 2014, 11:25 pm

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So, Rodney Edwards decided to go along to a Sinn Fein public meeting tonight in Fermanagh where the Sinn Fein President, Gerry Adams TD was speaking. Social media was set ablaze tonight when he tweeted these comments from Adams . @GerryAdamsSF on “bigotry” in unionism: “The point is to break these bastards – break them with equality. That’s the republican strategy.” listen to ‘Gerry Adams on "bigotry" in unionism: 'the point is to break these b****rds'’ on audioBoom — Rodney …

Gerry Adams: “There is a clear need for more innovative and forward-looking politics…”

Pete Baker on November 23, 2014, 5:41 pm

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By which, the passive-aggressive Sinn Féin president actually means, the SDLP must join Sinn Féin in a sectarian electoral pact in “the next Westminster and Assembly elections”, and the year after that, and the year after that… because… themmuns! To paraphrase, if Sinn Féin can get away with treating all future Northern Ireland elections as a glorified pissing contest pseudo-referendum on ‘Irish Unity’, then we won’t be caught out distracted by actual politics in the north and we can focus all of our efforts and resources …