Comments on The Pensive Quill: Fran McNulty speaks to Ed Moloney and Anthony McIntyre

Anthony: He also stated, Speaking to Both Governm...

2013-02-27T20:16:54.502Z

Anthony:

He also stated, Speaking to Both Governments, also Himself and other SF TD's bringing it up in the Dail.

Also after Dolour's death, it is a further Burden on Marian on top of her serious illness.

I think after 'Voices' a lot of people jus...

2013-02-27T19:10:16.688Z

I think after 'Voices' a lot of people justified (in their minds) Brendan Hughes' input by saying 'Ach he wasn't well and 'sure he was taking a drink'

This angered me as it stank of undermining the work and stories of the project and attempts to ridicule and rubbish Brendan. I know you Anthony, came under fire too for 'exploiting a poor and vulnerable Brendan hughes'. Yeah, like the Dark wasn't smart enough to know when he was being used - sure didn't he ditch the shinners way back when? Speaks volumes.

I think ed has done a great job here though clarifying the reasons Voices was written - cleared up any confusion around this matter.

Belfast Bookworm, That’s so true. There is no p...

2013-02-27T18:17:39.011Z

Belfast Bookworm,

That’s so true.

There is no point in interviewing people whose mental faculties had been impaired by illness. It would be self defeating. Dolours, like Brendan, was demonstrably sharp.

For what it is worth now, I read Itsjustmacker the way he said he meant it - referring to the media interviews.

Belfast Bookworm: Don't worry about it, just ...

2013-02-27T17:08:51.081Z

Belfast Bookworm:

Don't worry about it, just look at how many times I jumped to wrong conclusions on a variety of post.

Sorry Anthony for the below text being of thread, I couldn't find the original thread.

I have today received an Email from TD Gerry Adams replying to the Email I forwarded to him, I must state it is a very positive response, Detailing, with links all that SF have been doing for the release of Marian and Martin.

"Marian Price has not been subjected to due process. Whatever has been said against her has been said in secret - she cannot even hear it. It is back to the old days of internment, commissions and all the rest of it."

"Marian Price and Martin Corey should be released immediately"

"Sinn Fein will continue to press both governments to use whatever mechanisms necessary to ensure the release of both citizens.

Please find below for your information comments that I made in Leinster House last week on this very issue."

I have to say, after clicking on the links, I'm pleased with the reply, it would be disingenuous for me to post the full reply.

Itsjustmacker; apologies, I picked you up wrong.

2013-02-27T10:03:35.908Z

Itsjustmacker; apologies, I picked you up wrong.

Belfast Bookworm: I didn't mean when she gave...

2013-02-26T23:28:16.912Z

Belfast Bookworm:

I didn't mean when she gave the original interview to Anthony, I meant the interviews to the media.

Maybe I stipulate it correctly, but, just thought I would let you know a cara.

Frankie:

Razor blades are on there way a cara. lol

Marty, I hope I'm right too. Your odds are b...

2013-02-26T21:13:06.674Z

Marty,

I hope I'm right too. Your odds are better than Paddy Powers. You're on.

@it'sjustmackers,

Thanks for the vote of confidence.
(PS same goes to you RE the beard..any more comments like that and you like bookwork will be off my christmas card list)

@AM..

I stand to be corrected. But I've a feeling the only reason Voices was released when it was is because you kept your word to a friend. If they were to released as people thought in book form every 6 months-1yr. it would probably do more damage than good. In the same way the Bureau of Military History was kept under lock and key for years. I believe that was yours and Ed's original intention (and still is).

Itsjustmacker; 'Could they not have stated t...

2013-02-26T21:04:08.063Z

Itsjustmacker;

'Could they not have stated that Dolour's statement on the subject of Mc Conville was in the public domain'

I think BC could've done a lot of things. But didn't.

'but it was stated whilst she was iLL?.'

I think to put forward a case that Dolours was ill at the time of giving her interviews would undermine the worth and value of the whole project and weaken its credibility. I for one hope it will be saved for future learning but if the ill argument was put forward I think the projects legacy wouldn't stand the test of time.

Itsjustmackers, will the mysteries of BC behavio...

2013-02-26T20:55:42.557Z

Itsjustmackers,

will the mysteries of BC behaviour ever be revealed?

Anthony: I can't believe that BC would just u...

2013-02-26T20:52:09.261Z

Anthony:

I can't believe that BC would just use the Late Dolour's, I don't see the logic, as they knew that ALL MATERIALS RELATING TO Mc Conville were asked for, They have got that well Mooted as far as I read it. Could they not have stated that Dolour's statement on the subject of Mc Conville was in the public domain but it was stated whilst she was iLL?.

Government’s Opposition to Boston College’s Motion...

2013-02-26T20:12:58.763Z

Government’s Opposition to Boston College’s Motion to Dismiss

Marty: In Anthony's link above' Letter fr...

2013-02-26T19:51:57.010Z

Marty:

In Anthony's link above' Letter from Irish American Coalition for a senate hearing regards MLAT, and, The BC Tapes, They have offered to supply letters of support, including the one from Kerry, He is in no position to renege, I have already stated that through Kerry the tapes will be safe at BC, I would say Frankie will win that bet.

Frankie:

I have already stated that the British Secretary of State would bring the tapes up with Kerry and probably with one or two suites from the secret corridors within whitehall to listen in. But I would think Kerry would state, its an on going issue and will be dealt with very soon, Haige already knows Kerry's views on those tapes, and I'm sure his face would have changed to a different shade of grey.

Itsjustmacker, thanks. I put a fresh one in. Seem...

2013-02-26T17:27:51.643Z

Itsjustmacker,

thanks. I put a fresh one in. Seems it is working.

Irish American Coalition Asks for Senate Hearing –...

2013-02-26T17:26:16.342Z

Irish American Coalition Asks for Senate Hearing – Letter to Reid

Frankie a cara mmmm I,ll give you two to one on th...

2013-02-26T16:53:59.233Z

Frankie a cara mmmm I,ll give you two to one on that bet and hope like fuck I lose,I really dont trust the Whitehouse and those who enter within,

Marty, if it goes to Kerry to make the decision,y...

2013-02-26T15:46:54.744Z

Marty,

if it goes to Kerry to make the decision,you would hope he would make the right call but would you really like to bet on it a cara

I'll make you sports man bet of a pint that Kerry makes the right call and lets dust take care of the project.

@it'sjustmackers..

Apart from the Falklands on yesterdays agenda, I've a feeling that the BC tapes were also mentioned in private. And while TPQ readers/posters thoughts about the release of the tapes are very much close to home (outside of the political elite) no one wants them handed over, Kerry also has to throw the Irish diaspora into the equation. They carry a lot of votes.

Kerry met the british secretary of state Yesterday...

2013-02-26T14:47:57.480Z

Kerry met the british secretary of state Yesterday, I'm sure the latter would have been bombarding kerry on the need to suppress nationalists Republicans and to bring to "So Called Justice" those who were allegedly named as top SF people in those tapes. Kerry needs to get to Ireland were he will see the widespread discontent at the Secret evidence is doing to arrest and imprison innocent people on the word of an MI5 officer. I would bet that Kerry has already made up his mind about the tapes and they will not be handed over.

Anthony a cara, Your link , "Irish American Coalition Asks for Senate Hearing – Letter to Reid" is not working.

Irish American Coalition Appeal to Kerry & Men...

2013-02-26T13:18:40.160Z

Irish American Coalition Appeal to Kerry & Menendez: British Subpoenas Threaten US

Anthony this has been a David versus Goliath battl...

2013-02-26T09:40:55.941Z

Anthony this has been a David versus Goliath battle yourself Ed and Carrie have carried BC on this issue,hopefully the courts will find in your favour,if so then your next concern will be the safety of these tapes,BC has proved beyond doubt that they cant be relied upon to protect the integrity or contents of these tapes,its such a pity that such a worthwhile project may indeed have to end up on top of a fire,but it is something that as you say must be considered.if it goes to Kerry to make the decision,you would hope he would make the right call but would you really like to bet on it a cara .