howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#41
turned into an age concern thread here with jan and susan dominating the debate.
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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#42
Give my congratulations to your daughter Sue - very well done; you must be a very proud Mum.
Roger
Guest 674- Registered: 25 Jun 2008
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#43
HOWARD;
Let me repeat what I said, This subject by VIC is a lot of TOSH
but I defend vic's right to post whatever he wishes.
He has a viewpoint, and on subject I don't agree with him.
Nowt wrong with that.
But be clear I do NOT agree with SILENCING people because I don't share there view as Sid and others are indicating.
#44
Sue - congrats to your daughter!!
Sue Nicholas- Location: river
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#45
From my great mansion with room for a pony in the paddock I can see a man walking up and down the road .He seems to be wearing a sack cloth with ashes .
I might find one of my pricely sums of gold bells for him to ring .
I do give away my hidden wealth every year by planting the bulbs in the village and giving to charity .Supporting Age Concern and Village events .My time is worth its wait in gold .
Guest 674- Registered: 25 Jun 2008
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#46
I think it's clear no one supports vic's view and that's fine, a lot of people in Dover
give a lot of time (which often cost's money) or real dosh.
I hope we will never return to those dreary days of only being able to be a cllr if you have dosh, that;s a bad route.
The late Frank Woodbridge(labour cllr) told me a story of work he often dd as employment prior to becoming a cllr some in conservative houses, clubs, business's etc.
When he became a labour cllr(he did it two long terms!!!) his contracts dried up.
funny old game as grievesy said lol
Guest 660- Registered: 14 Mar 2008
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#47
On the Labour side we have to Doctors and one on the Tory front bench as well I believe,not medical doctors so we have the brains too Sue,but being Rich or Intelligent doesn't mean you are a good Councillor,as being poor means you are a bad Cllr.
The beauty of Councils is that it is a cross section of the electorate,and hard work in your ward isn't about money or intelligence it is about getting out there and working for your people.
If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble!
#48
Well said John.
Guest 674- Registered: 25 Jun 2008
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#49
And long may it c-ontinue John.
There is a lot of talent out there amongst all the cllrs from all parties,
but so many restrctions
also realy councils have few powers these days, and thats unlikely to change under
ANY GOVERNMENT
But I do hope i'm proved wrong.
#50
Through my adult life i have now lived under a tory goverment , a Lab goverment and now at the the time of typing a conlib coalition i have realised with the expenses scandal , that a lot of them are in it for themselves , i just want to see this town improve whoever is in power .
Guest 674- Registered: 25 Jun 2008
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#51
I thgink as I have said earier
18 months we will see a general election
after this cobbled together govt collapses
#52
Excuse me while I yawn.............................. ah that's better. Did someone leave the record playing?
#53
Showing youre age Sid records? lol
#54
18 months what state will the country be in by then ?
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#55
the parliament has to go five years, i believe that all parliaments have to go this distance now by law.
Guest 655- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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#56
Mark - a lot better than the mess inherited that is certain, whether 18 months (unlikely) or 5 years.
Howard - that's not the case. The process has been to remove the PM's right to call an election at a time of his chosing and to pass that to parliament. The idea being that it would indeed be a 5 year term unless the government loses a no confidence vote. I dont believe the legislative changes are in place yet.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#57
in effect barry 5years guaranteed.
the yellows will not bring the government down, they would lose most of their seats.
even if that happened the reds will not call for a vote of no confidence, they are leaderless, rudderless and have not decided their future policies.
Guest 655- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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#58
I think what you are saying is right Howard - the LDs are locked into the coalition until the fruits of the difficult decisions are showing. That is why Keith is wrong about his 18 months. It will be 5 years.
#59
So, which of the Millicent Martin brothers is going to be leader then? What a re they dithering about for? Give it to the gobby bird in the front row, she's doing okay. What does GC think? Who's back does he prefer scratching for favours?
Guest 660- Registered: 14 Mar 2008
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#60
Read the Dover Express on Thursday Sidly!
If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble!