Saturday, October 5, 2002

Assessment If Sinn Fein is to edge the SDLP into the dustbin of history, it will be necessary for the Adams led party to take account of the views of that significant number of people who currently vote for the SDLP. Until a few years ago it might have been possible for Sinn Fein to argue that this would require little more than a recognition of their rival's distaste for a physical force campaign plus some judicious back-peddling on left-wing rhetoric. In the light of recent happenings, it might not be that simple. Sinn Fein may well have to bend ever further in order to secure the elusive prize. [Fourthwrite] Comments: Google It! 7:48:12 AM

At Last We Know the Human Cost of Gerry Adams Paul Bew Today, Gerry Adams presents himself as a folksy, slightly pompous avuncular figure in Irish politics: a moralist who chides the politicians in Dublin for their embarrassingly corrupt ways. The second most popular political leader in Ireland, the "brand image" Adams was crucial to Sinn Fein's success in the Irish general elections this year. [The Blanket] Comments: Google It! 7:43:50 AM

Devenney calls on Ombudsman to reopen investigation Short Strand man Paud Devenney is calling on the 'Police Ombudsman' to reopen the investigation into his complaint against the RUC/PSNI. [AP/RN] Comments: Google It! 7:40:52 AM

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