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Limerick, Defence And Foreign Affairs: Cian Prendiville

Posted on Mar 12, 2011 by NFB

So, the other day, I received another reply to my e-mail to the Limerick City constituencies…a week after the election. Socialist/ULA candidate Cian Prendiville, the 21 year old. He finished in mid-table, and only now has decided to get back to me. Getting a reply … Continue reading →

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New Government: Defence, Geographical Spread And Other Quick Thoughts

Posted on Mar 9, 2011 by NFB

A few points about Ireland’s new Government: Sad to see Defence, a seperate Ministry for the entire history of the state, shoehorned in with Justice, Equality and Law Reform. Alan Shatter (FG), is a fine choice for any of those departments, a former … Continue reading →

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Fianna Fail And Labour On Fine Gael Defence Plans: Distortion

Posted on Feb 19, 2011 by NFB

If there is one thing that I don’t like, it is distortion of someone elses words or writings in order to prove a point. Especially a political point. It shows that the distorter in question doesn’t actually have a credible … Continue reading →

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Limerick, Defence And Foreign Affairs: Maurice Quinlivan

Posted on Feb 16, 2011 by NFB

The third answer to my previous e-mail. As before, my original e-mail in bold, my current commentary in italics. (Note: All e-mails are reproduced faithfully. All grammar and spelling errors are theirs. I received this e-mail around midnight last night, so I … Continue reading →

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Debates, Defence And Daring Do (10 Days To Election)

Posted on Feb 15, 2011 by NFB

So, the debate. A decent interaction, though I would criticise the decision to allow the participants only 45 seconds per answer. All kind of rushed in parts. The questions were fine, if a little limited. I wonder if we couldn’t add a … Continue reading →

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Limerick, Defence And Foreign Affairs: Sheila Cahill

Posted on Feb 13, 2011 by NFB

Limerick’s Green Party candidate, Sheila Cahill, is the next to respond to my letter. Here’s what she had to say. As before, my original letter in bold, my commentary in italics. —- What is your opinion of the present state … Continue reading →

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Manurefesto (14 Days To Election)

Posted on Feb 12, 2011 by NFB

Time running out for the canvassers at this stage but we’ll keep on trucking. A few things happening today. Fine Gael are, in the midst of the usual outright lies about public spending and cuts, not making any promises about this … Continue reading →

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Limerick, Defence And Foreign Affairs: Willie O’Dea

Posted on Feb 9, 2011 by NFB

The first response to my letter to the Limerick City candidates comes from Deputy Willie O’Dea, Fianna Fail. Not really surprising, considering he was Minister of Defence for much of the last few years. I should point out that the … Continue reading →

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A Question To The Candidates Of Limerick City – Defence and Foreign Affairs

Posted on Feb 4, 2011 by NFB

I’m sending the following e-mail to every candidate that has so far declared to be standing in the General Election. The question is: Dear (Candidate) Hello. I am a constituent of Limerick City and a recent graduate of an MA course, Military … Continue reading →

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National Security Quotes – Sort Of

Posted on Jan 21, 2011 by NFB

Nice little project going on, that I learned about through the blog of Thomas Ricks. Most of the ones I would highlight have been included already (a lot of Clausewitz, Sun Tsu and Churchill in there) so, instead, I’ll share some … Continue reading →

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