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The US, Pakistan And Leverage

Posted on May 22, 2011 by NFB

I see this kind of bizarre sentiment expressed by a lot of people over the last while, that the United States has somehow gained a measure of “leverage” over Pakistan as a result of the circumstances surrounding the death of … Continue reading →

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NFBs General Election Index

Posted on Mar 2, 2011 by NFB

The coverage is done. if you ever feel nostalgic, you can come here. The Daily Round Up Posts And Here We Go (24 Days To Election) Promises, Promises (23 Days To Election) Honest Fighters (22 Days To Election) Debating The … Continue reading →

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The Count: 0940 To 1400

Posted on Feb 25, 2011 by NFB

Archive 1000 Hello and welcome to NFBs coverage of the count for General Election 2011. This particular post will serve up until around 13:00 and will proceed in a top down fashion, with the latest news being at the top. … Continue reading →

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Limerick City: The Home Straight

Posted on Feb 23, 2011 by NFB

A lot of Limerick candidates appear to have dropped off the map completely. I don’t just mean the also-rans, Riordan, O’Donoghue or Larkin. Sheila Cahill has been quiet enough, any chance of a surprise with her (which would mean a mid … Continue reading →

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Limerick: Predictions And Debates

Posted on Feb 17, 2011 by NFB

Some things strike me about the campaign in Limerick so far. Noonan and O’Dea are looking as solid as everyone is saying. O’Sullivan slightly less so, but still a near lock for re-election. But while Peter Power and O’Donnell are getting … Continue reading →

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A Limerick Debate

Posted on Feb 9, 2011 by NFB

Finally. Pat Kenny gets some, in fact most, of the Limerick candidates in a room. O’Dea, Power, Noonan, O’Donnell, O’Sullivan, Leddin, Quinlivan and Prendiville. Kiely, Cahill and O’Donoghue are absent. Some talk about how at least one of the sitting TDs isn’t going to … Continue reading →

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The Limerick Candidates And Success

Posted on Feb 8, 2011 by NFB

What does success mean to the Limerick City candidates? What are they looking for? I mean obviously they’re trying to be elected to the Dail, but that is an aspiration realistic only for six of the 11 men and women competing. The … Continue reading →

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A Limerick Poll (For What Its Worth (Little))

Posted on Feb 6, 2011 by NFB

Right, I was planning on doing something when a poll came out about Limerick City, I had just hoped it would be something slightly more worthwhile than the sham research done by the Sunday Independents stooge organisation Quantum. For what little it is … 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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Meanwhile, In Limerick (General Election 2011)

Posted on Feb 4, 2011 by NFB

Candidates in Limerick City now stand at nine officially with a possible two more. Taking a closer look at some of those: Kevin Kiely is a former Mayor (2010) and Fine Gael member. Notable for his (ahem) dislike of immigrants and … Continue reading →

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