tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28918367.post1648769094863978734..comments2024-01-06T02:49:32.833+00:00Comments on Scully's Blog Spot: Bit Late For TearsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14547393240463525682noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28918367.post-51496641350343625122008-04-23T08:33:00.000+00:002008-04-23T08:33:00.000+00:00In what respect Mr Nugent? Everybody is guilty of ...In what respect Mr Nugent? Everybody is guilty of being a hypocrite from time to time - none more so than politicans.<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately some are more guilty than others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28918367.post-22891936589667210362008-04-22T22:27:00.000+00:002008-04-22T22:27:00.000+00:00I like a ding dong myself but surely its could be ...I like a ding dong myself but surely its could be read as hypocritical to condemn others for something we do ourself.Do you agree, councillor?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28918367.post-837846357578861812008-04-22T18:45:00.000+00:002008-04-22T18:45:00.000+00:00scotty - of course! There's nothing like a good o...scotty - of course! There's nothing like a good old ding dong!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28918367.post-45910660910814778382008-04-22T14:40:00.000+00:002008-04-22T14:40:00.000+00:00Thats a good one david, made me chuckle.Councillor...Thats a good one david, made me chuckle.<BR/><BR/>Councillor Pickles you say you "do expect to be accorded the respect that a councillor earns when discussing things on blogs" but sometimes your comments are more than a little rude and insulting on this blog.<BR/><BR/>Before you go off on one, this is not an attack on you just an observation would you accept that criticism?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28918367.post-11926751041440272972008-04-21T20:29:00.000+00:002008-04-21T20:29:00.000+00:00There was an instance at a school lately when the ...There was an instance at a school lately when the teacher asked the class what their fathers did for a living. Young James responded "My dad works at Spearmint Rhino as a dancer, if he gets lucky he gets to perform favours for the clients"<BR/>"Is that true?" the teacher asked<BR/>"Not really" James said "He is really one of Gordon Browns financial team but is too ashamed to admit it"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28918367.post-24253336860406810212008-04-20T21:47:00.000+00:002008-04-20T21:47:00.000+00:00On a serious note - I have asked whoever "Sculldug...On a serious note - I have asked whoever "Scullduggery watch" is on his/her website/blog who he/she actually is, and was greeted with a verbal attack telling me it was "none of my business".<BR/><BR/>Now, I have no love left for the Tories, as it was my choice to leave that party (although politically the Tories left me and not them), to join UKIP, but I do expect to be accorded the respect that a councillor earns when discussing things on blogs.<BR/><BR/>I have asked "scullduggery watch" if he/she would kindly at least reveal some clues to his/her identity and have been met with a blank. Is there anyone out there who can assist?<BR/><BR/>I would fully expect whoever it is (who claims to be a full and current member of the tory party) to be reading this blog also, so therefore I would expect some sort of reply here in due course.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28918367.post-50750111735162482402008-04-20T21:44:00.000+00:002008-04-20T21:44:00.000+00:00Barry - no I dance at SPEARMINT Rhino - not SPERMI...Barry - no I dance at SPEARMINT Rhino - not SPERMINT Rhino!<BR/><BR/>Has that anything to do with the spunk I have shown over the years? LOL!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28918367.post-45256941829982746632008-04-20T20:11:00.000+00:002008-04-20T20:11:00.000+00:00Paul/DavidOn a more serous note. A Unison represe...Paul/David<BR/><BR/>On a more serous note. A Unison representative has just been interviewed on a news item. This is a very powerful union that is traditionally strongly behind the current government. The interviewee was very unambiguous in his contemnation of the abolition of the 10% tax band.<BR/><BR/>If we are moving in to a period of economic slowdaown with a sharp correction in house prices (which I think we are), then the lower paid will be particularly badly effected.<BR/><BR/>Barry<BR/><BR/>(David I am concerned to hear that your councillors allowance is now your only income. Are you no longer dancing at Spermint Rhino?)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28918367.post-31767261457903687562008-04-20T20:05:00.000+00:002008-04-20T20:05:00.000+00:00DavidWhat an appalling error on my part!I have wri...David<BR/><BR/>What an appalling error on my part!<BR/><BR/>I have written to Gerald apologising unreservedly. <BR/><BR/>I note that Mr Batten's website now refers to him as 'Gerard'. I think this is a wise move.<BR/><BR/>Regards<BR/><BR/>BarryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28918367.post-22972692568603225712008-04-20T20:03:00.000+00:002008-04-20T20:03:00.000+00:00DavidYou are right that the tax change beggars bel...David<BR/><BR/>You are right that the tax change beggars belief. The 2007 budget that was supposed to be Gordon Brown's final gift to the people has unravelled in spectacular fashion. I cannot remember a time when the government's own members have clamoured for so many reversals. The fracas around the withdrawal of the ten pence tax band comes hot on the heels of changes to Capital Gains Taxes that failed to attract any support from business and the treatment of non-doms. What next?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14547393240463525682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28918367.post-22775419741043555622008-04-20T19:57:00.000+00:002008-04-20T19:57:00.000+00:00Interesting theory, but my understanding is that y...Interesting theory, but my understanding is that you're targeting the wrong election. As far as I am aware only the second preferences of the candidates that do not make it into the final run off are counted. Thus if, as expected Boris and Ken are the final two, then their supporters' second preferences would not affect anything.<BR/><BR/>I'm not as confident as you in thinking that Boris will win easily, instead believing that it will be close, with Boris edging it if people translate their obvious enthusiasm for change, into a trip to the polling station.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14547393240463525682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28918367.post-9635252142549382412008-04-20T18:43:00.000+00:002008-04-20T18:43:00.000+00:00Paul - I agree wholeheartedly. It's a disgusting ...Paul - I agree wholeheartedly. It's a disgusting state of affairs cutting out the 10p band, then parading a "tax cut" from 22p to <BR/>20p. Firstly it has cut tax relief on those of us paying into private pensions, secondly it has cut the value of councillors allowances if it is one's only income (in my case it is), and thirdly it beggars belief that this has come from a "Labour" government who Livingstone now conveniently represents. Perhaps he will have a change of heart at the last minute and go "independent" again! You couldn't make it up.<BR/><BR/>For what it's worth, I think Boris will win easily, and I'm hoping that those who vote for him ensure a right-of-centre presence by giving Gerard their second preference vote. I of course will be giving Gerard my first vote as a member of UKIP.<BR/><BR/>Stranger things have happened but a tory-UKIP alliance in London wouldn't be such a bad thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28918367.post-30167717669607062592008-04-20T18:37:00.000+00:002008-04-20T18:37:00.000+00:00I'm not aware that it is Tory policy to get the UK...I'm not aware that it is Tory policy to get the UKIP Mayoral candidate's name wrong. The only concerted change of name is for the present incumbent, Ken Leavingsoon.<BR/><BR/>Any back on topic, what do you think about these Labour Ministers who are messing around by in announcing that they are so appalled by Brown's treatment of the poor that they won't be resigning (surely that should be would be resigning, Ed.)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14547393240463525682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28918367.post-63196670423663466032008-04-20T18:28:00.000+00:002008-04-20T18:28:00.000+00:00Barry - it's GERARD not GERALD. Can't the Tories e...Barry - it's GERARD not GERALD. Can't the Tories even get a name right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28918367.post-64870936465089529682008-04-20T18:08:00.000+00:002008-04-20T18:08:00.000+00:00DavidI think it is a fair bet that you have a bett...David<BR/><BR/>I think it is a fair bet that you have a better chance against Steve O'connell than Gerald has against Boris or Ken!! <BR/><BR/>Good luck on May 1 I no doubt will see you out and about.<BR/><BR/>Barry<BR/><BR/>(Whenever I hear of "Gerald" I cannot help remembering the talking Gorilla on 'Not The Nine O'Clock News' - A very unfortunate link I know you will agree!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28918367.post-66553047037231897582008-04-20T14:53:00.000+00:002008-04-20T14:53:00.000+00:00Now Mr Tories, there's a whole load of posts on th...Now Mr Tories, there's a whole load of posts on this blog about the London Election. This isn't one of them. Nonetheless I am interested in who you will be giving your second preference vote to since it is somewhat unlikely that despite your best efforts, UKIP will get through to the final run-off.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14547393240463525682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28918367.post-11744020837858754762008-04-20T13:35:00.000+00:002008-04-20T13:35:00.000+00:00If anyone wishes to vote for a candidate who genui...If anyone wishes to vote for a candidate who genuinely...<BR/><BR/>...is his own man (unlike Boris). <BR/><BR/>...has effective policies (unlike Boris).<BR/><BR/>...is prepared to stand up to Brussels' taking money and legislative power away from the capital (unlike Boris).<BR/><BR/>...has not gagged by his party leader (unlike Boris).<BR/><BR/>...wishes to stand up for Londoners and save taxpayer's money (unlike Boris).<BR/><BR/>...has not been having his campaign run on soundbites by his team of spin doctors and media managers (unlike Boris)<BR/><BR/>Then take a look at the following link:<BR/><BR/>http://www.batten4londonmayor.com/<BR/><BR/>Vote UKIP on May 1st!!!<BR/>Gerrard Batten for London Mayor!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com