The DUP or the Landed Gentry Party

First we had Paisley Jr and his cushy wee friendship with land tycoon Seymour Sweeney. (Wee Ian: But we only went lobster fishing, honest!) Next we had Robinsongate with Iris receiving money on wee Kirk's behalf from Ken Campbell and Fred Fraser. (Iris: They were gifts! It didn't occur to me that when I later lobbied on their behalf they might accuse me of accepting bribes!) We also had all that shenanigans about the First Minister's £1 land deal. (I know they said he did nothing wrong but that still smells fishy to me!) Now the DUP have fielded (pun intended!) David McIlveen Jr in North Antrim (more DUP/Free P dynasty building!). Guess what his job is? He is an estate agent! Keep your ears open and your eyes peeled. These DUPers have an obsession with land and property!

 It also gets my hackles up that this is another parachute candidate. We don't need another blow-in representing North Antrim who doesn't live here, doesn't know the constituency and will not be here half time.

One good thing I will say about McIlveen is at least he is a bit younger. Stormont is generally full of fifty-plus crusties. We need more people like Steven Agnew who are young and dynamic and willing to think outside the box. The Orange and Green paradigm is so old hat.

More soon.

The Square One!

Greetings

Hi folks!

I am a 30something with an avid interest in the politics of my region, Northern Ireland, but cannot find a party which represents my views. I feel I need to air my opinions somewhere but often am concerned to do so because people where I live want to put me into a box. Too many people in The North/The Six Counties/Northern Ireland/Ulster feel threatened by someone like me who does not define himself as either Orange or Green. So I figure that if I do it here anonymously they can rant and rave all they like without getting in my face about it! I hope to also reach out to others who feel the same as I do.

All the Geordie Best!

Square Peg.