Comments on The Pensive Quill: What Price Justice

Robert, tha baddest ruffest! There is no doubt ...

2013-08-07T08:53:55.489+01:00

Robert,

tha baddest ruffest!

There is no doubt he must have made Allison distinctly uncomfortable. We did nothing other than provide the horse and he rode it all the way to hell.

It has abated for now but should have abated after our 'Buiochas' piece because I had little inclination to return to it - certainly not in terms of Allison's role, although there were issues I intended raising but she would not have been affected by them. A number of people will verify that I had resisted pressure to go on the attack and they felt the original press statement by me was very weak and letting both her and Ciaran barnes off the hook. But I had already committed myself to NUJ colleagues and friends to making no vitriolic attacks on either of them.

I think the fact that Ciaran Barnes is virtually forgotten about in all of this demonstrates that I was never going to endlessly do laps of victory around my opponents in this case. It could so easily have been the same for Allison. But she refused to let go. The issue is no longer about their taking a charge to the Ethics Council but about one of them behaving unethically in the wake if the Appeals Tribunal verdict.

She had no need to go onto Letters Blogatory and invent this false narrative. Once that happened I felt it would have been foolishly negligent of me not to present the evidence that so demonstrably proved her account wrong.

It is never ever nice to see people taken down unless we really dislike them. I never disliked her. People should not be punished too greatly for their mistakes or weaknesses and if punishment is avoidable, all the better. I hate societies that punish severely and treat their prisoners like dirt. But when they are malign and seek to bring harm to others for no good reason the inhibitors against punishment are weakened in the sense that there is less sympathy. And I have to confess that I do have an opinion that Allison behaved badly. I feel I have the grounds for disbelieving her narrative on her Dolours Price interview, and the alleged risk to her life, just as I have grounds for disbelieving her explanation for not being at the London hearing. I might be wrong but the balance of probability would lead me to think I am right.

And yet, despite whatever issues I have with her, I have not dragged her down the way her partner has. Her critics probably feel it is manna from heaven.

Anthony, http://youtu.be/FMk-Utvym80

2013-08-07T00:03:15.215+01:00

Anthony,

http://youtu.be/FMk-Utvym80

Anthony, I can't recall who said that, 't...

2013-08-06T23:52:41.847+01:00

Anthony,

I can't recall who said that, 'temper is a weapon we hold by the blade', but it is clearly applicable to the bizarre and very public display of 'self harm' that we have witnessed here. The meltdown appears to have abated but one can never let one's guard down when dealing with a 'handbag dog'! Alison must be furious with her pooch doing his business all over the internet. While he licks his wounds I'm sure she is contemplating a clean up but how does one scoop all this poop?

I wonder how many times she's lied to her part...

2013-08-06T16:42:43.298+01:00

I wonder how many times she's lied to her partner and the twat hasn't caught on!!!!

wee dogs seem to be getting their owners in all so...

2013-08-06T14:07:48.315+01:00

wee dogs seem to be getting their owners in all sorts of trouble these days, seems to be in vogue. Makes me glad our wee dog is already away to a good home before we emigrate. Christ knows what the wee skitter might have dug-up.

Itsjusmackers a cara it was a case of god didnt ag...

2013-08-06T13:42:12.651+01:00

Itsjusmackers a cara it was a case of god didnt again work in mysterious ways,mind you it could have been worse had it been a recent charge he could have ended up banged up with Wee Willie or Ruthie,that surely would drive anyone barking mad..

The above link is to Irish News. This is the link...

2013-08-06T13:04:52.733+01:00

The above link is to Irish News.

This is the link to the Case.
Scroll down to "Leniency Called For In Case Of Rioter".

Don't click on any links, just read about the case.

Murphy sentenced to 2 years

Mickeybroy lol "a fucking Disso" yip I,l...

2013-08-06T12:54:56.451+01:00

Mickeybroy lol "a fucking Disso" yip I,ll stand up for that....you get the heel of my bap today a cara and I,d usually kill for that ...

Fido I had absolutely no intention of commenting ...

2013-08-06T12:42:12.864+01:00

Fido

I had absolutely no intention of commenting on this thread until I read "look after ur kids ohh thats right they arent urs!" Children are innocent and should never be used as leverage in any slagging match,argument or debate irrespective of it's context.

I feel you should remember that before you put something in writing you need to be prepared to stand over and substantiate it. You should also keep in mind that this stuff can be used against you at any time.

Anthony has backed his article up with facts you may not like them but they are facts were as you have engaged in nothing but harmful insults. At this point I feel your idea of support may be doing more harm than good and I say this as someone with no axe to grind either way.

Michaelhenry, trust you to put manners on us all ...

2013-08-06T12:37:21.345+01:00

Michaelhenry,

trust you to put manners on us all with a flash of humour!

And still that Belfast bap is tantalising.

Fido6969- " Stood along side u @ Alliance pa...

2013-08-06T12:22:37.353+01:00

Fido6969-

" Stood along side u @ Alliance party over Maghaberry "

There you go Marty-a fcuking disso and you trying to paint him into the Sinn Fein corner-what kind of
sissys protest outside a Alliance office these days along with the loyalists-take that with your tae and bap Marty-lol-

Larry, maybe she didn't unleash him at all. ...

2013-08-06T10:52:15.152+01:00

Larry,

maybe she didn't unleash him at all. Maybe the problem is that she can't keep him on a leash and as a result is experiencing death of credibility from friendly fire. Maybe she took out a non molestation order against him, if that is how he behaves in the house, and now he is getting his own back on her by engaging in this verbal thuggery and damning her by association. We never know. Despite my criticism of Allison I have never made things this bad for her.

Definitely a malicious and inarticulate piece of w...

2013-08-06T10:36:02.098+01:00

Definitely a malicious and inarticulate piece of work is the aptly named fido,and like the dog he wants to be his bark is far worse than his bite,I am still in amazement that someone of such a nasty nature is allowed anywhere near children, I dont know how he got the clearance from the psni/ruc but hey if he,s connected to quisling $inn £einds then he wouldnt have found it a problem after all it wouldnt be the first time persons of dubious character connected to that party were allowed to work in that sector,fido is not in the slightest bit interested in the message but again like a dog he wants to attack the messenger.you would think that such a mutt would be chipped and kept firmly on the lead for his own sake..

Mackers Slagging aside, I now despair that people...

2013-08-06T10:29:49.393+01:00

Mackers

Slagging aside, I now despair that people would be of a natural inclination to assume all journalists would possess a certain degree of intelligence.

Fido makes me wonder just what level of intellect this woman has being in a relationship with Fido AND not tightening his leash on here. He is doing her no favours to my way of thinking. After making a fool of herself in taking the case against you and then the debacle of her twitter exposure as a blatant liar; unleashing her partner and rabid 'dog' Fido just magnifies her stupidity in my eyes by THREE. Three strikes and you're out. A confirmed fool.

ha ha, Anthony- as I say Im not Republican- Im sur...

2013-08-06T02:38:22.697+01:00

ha ha, Anthony- as I say Im not Republican- Im sure SM & SW will continue to try to give you info- ur supposed to be the Republican, look after ur kids ohh thats right they arent urs!

Mackers, put all my posts up-dont censor them! abo...

2013-08-06T02:27:50.019+01:00

Mackers, put all my posts up-dont censor them! about u having a hunger strike outside Connolly house about kids! u have a freedom of speech operation going on and stop the censorship- I'm not a republican just a Youth worker- I work with everyone in the community not like u having sneaky creepy meeting with the sectary of state in gardens of Cambridge to get ur embarrassing enhancement. people cant be put down and I wont!

Anthony, Sometimes you hit the nail on the head a...

2013-08-06T01:23:25.492+01:00

Anthony,

Sometimes you hit the nail on the head and all is clear. When you do it's a riot.

If your republicanism wasn't under question by the likes of Fido maybe you could hammer your point home harder in a difficult situation in a way that younger readers, including a visiting squaddy, would understand?

Fido - any ideas on how Anthony could hammer his point home to young people that may include young British squaddies?

Anthony: You just have to Google "Fernando M...

2013-08-06T01:17:22.453+01:00

Anthony:

You just have to Google "Fernando Murphy".

" I should have asked Sergeant Craig McDowell. He gives them out although in return for what I am not quite sure. Fido might tell us."

I think Fido is in shock , He doesn't Know what can be found on the GOOGLE NET , and , he sure as hell wont reply to your question. But, we don't need an answer to it, McDowell's name is enough.

Scroll down to ,"Leniency Called For In Ca...

2013-08-06T01:07:43.945+01:00
Scroll down to ,"Leniency Called For In Case Of Rioter"

Fernando Murphy gets 2 years for rioting, Former Mayor Martin Morgan and Holy Cross priest Fr Aidan
Troy have appealed for a reduction in the two-year prison
sentence imposed against Ardoyne youth worker Fernando
Murphy.

Judge Tom Burgess described the "father-of-two’s"!
imprisonment as “inevitable although regrettable”.

A Moment of Madness, and , He is still a youth worker?.

Leniency Called For In Case Of Rioter Fenando Murphy.

Fernando Murphy sentenced to two years

Hoggy - stood along side u @ alliance party over m...

2013-08-06T00:56:18.856+01:00
Hoggy - stood along side u @ alliance party over maghaberry situation-met at the hotfield- I was in maghberry and seen it for myself-this lunatic is an embarrassment looking at photos of my kids and her kids-creepy bastard- he made it personal that's where I came in he isn't a real republican for grovling over a british aid so he can speak about his british secretary of state in a private meeting!

Have to head to bed here but I have a confession t...

2013-08-06T00:50:03.049+01:00
Have to head to bed here but I have a confession to make. I interviewed Hugh Orde up at Knock while he was chief constable. But unfortunately he did not give me a job reference. I should have asked Sergeant Craig McDowell. He gives them out although in return for what I am not quite sure. Fido might tell us.

Kev, approaching his 50 not out! You are the sor...

2013-08-06T00:05:48.898+01:00
Kev,

approaching his 50 not out! You are the sort of guy that grows on us very quick. If only I was the right side of 50. Appreciate your reasoning earlier. To learn he was a prisoner was like being hit with a hammer! But my respect for Allison has gone up. She won't be backing Jim Allister's bill and discriminating against ex prisoners, well, only this one.

Anthony, I apologise. I should have guessed you&#...

2013-08-05T23:35:07.380+01:00
Anthony,

I apologise. I should have guessed you'd be at fighting weight when I read Mr Folkman's reference to shadow boxing.

I had assumed he meant you were facing opponents that lacked any substance not a training regime ill advised for a man that must be approaching his half century not out.

Further forgive the McGuinessesque cricket reference but I, like him, regard cricket as a new field of struggle for republicanism - unlike Declan Kearney who regards everything as new fields of struggle including old fields that aren't struggled with.

Gerard, indeed. There must be some Ethics Council...

2013-08-05T23:16:29.855+01:00
Gerard,

indeed. There must be some Ethics Council that I could take Kev up in front of. Some journalist once said I was a mound of a man - the stick I took after that! But I told Alex at a funeral in Roscommon I was bringing it down to 13.2 and there is 21 lb of it gone! He should be fatter than me now. A pound every 5 days; hardly a challenge.

Gerard, things are fine, very fine indeed.

2013-08-05T22:52:46.385+01:00
Gerard,

things are fine, very fine indeed.