howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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great work there colin.
i saw a lot suited up people in market square about 3 pm, spotted william hague, roger and nigel amongst them
together with very many balloons.
maybe nigel was there to see if mr hague could arrange a position in the upper house should the blues be elected.
a cynic might suggest "lord privvy seal", he certainly sealed a few here.
Guest 696- Registered: 31 Mar 2010
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Oh dear! I have much better to do than go and listen in to that! Let's see: I must get some washing in from the garden; prepare a meal tonight; put a pair of trousers in the soak; and plenty more. Furthermore, I can immagine he's coming to say a few words about "Dover Port won't be sold!" Well I have just read in Dover Express that the Tories might sell it after all!
Guest 655- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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As I have said elsewhere Alexander, the Conservatives have promised to review the DHB and Labour proposals plus provide a public consultation. They have never said no though Charlie has taken a stand against any privatisation, he and I agree to disagree over that.
My personal view is that there is nothing wrong with privatisation as such, but we need it done in the best way and in a manner that benefits Dover. There are a lot of different privatisation models that could be adopted. I have doubts about the Labour fire-sell proposals.
Guest 696- Registered: 31 Mar 2010
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Barry, I just replied to that on your Blog, and precisely that, as the democratic expression of Dovorians has been largely and overwhelmingly NO, you do not represent a democratic party, as far as I am concerned!
Guest 655- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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Petitions are not 'public votes' and are an expression of a preference or point of view that should be listened to. Formal consultation as is promised by the Conservatives is another matter and a logical response to local opposition as has arisen over this issue. Decisions at the end of the day though will have to be made by the elected on the basis of facts.
Brian Dixon
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
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i managed to miss the whole episode down the market square,but never mind i slept better for it.
mellissa,those so called pants the wife microwaved them before i put them on.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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you missed a good one brian, a chap i was talking to opined "all those tory &&&&&&&& in one place and i left the hand grenade at home.
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
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what came first the chicken or the egg,cameron found out the answer over the last couple of days.first he was acosted by a chicken then next day he got the egg.some say the chap who threw the egg was egged on.
Guest 690- Registered: 10 Oct 2009
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I`ll leave that one to you Sid.
Next time something like this happens, I shall look into the Nat West bank and give you a shout Tony.
Tell them that I came, and no one answered.
Guest 690- Registered: 10 Oct 2009
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I was going to suggest to William Hague, if they get in, and want to raise some extra revenue, that rather than a general TV licence, there should be a charge based on each inch of screen size.
Tell them that I came, and no one answered.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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size is not important colin, at least that line has been used by me for many years.
Guest 695- Registered: 30 Mar 2010
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Thanks Colin, you'd probably be more in luck looking for me in Blakes than NatWest - I'd much rather bank there.
You wouldn't believe how much of this reply I deleted before posting
Guest 673- Registered: 16 Jun 2008
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Doesn't appear to have attracted much of a gathering.
There only appear to be a dozen or so people there, not counting tourists.
Is that all the Conservatives there are left in Dover or are there some more?
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
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ed,most of them are still hiding in maggies bunker.
Guest 655- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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Working Ed, like most people, difficult to get away at such short notice. I managed it but not easy.
Do the blues really want to win this seat , if so why send mr Hague he didnt do to well when he was leader did he .
Guest 655- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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Mark - William Hague has grown in stature over the years, he was leader too young.
He is the finest orator in the Commons and has grown to be one of the most popular figures in British politics. A great bloke William.
Agreed Barry. The tv series about Parliament that he co-hosted with Wedgie Benn showed clearly how intelligent and erudite both men were. A very enjoyable series indeed.
I rather wish William was in charge of the Tories today, now that he has matured somewhat. Still, if young David loses the election, William might find himself reinstated.
Guest 696- Registered: 31 Mar 2010
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May one ask how many people turned up to listen? Just out of curiosity.
Guest 655- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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It was not a speech Alexander. He was visiting and doing a walk about. Not many shoppers around on a Wednesday afternoon sadly, one of the quiestest times but he did get to talk to reasonable number of people in the half hour he was here.