tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post5569908361981971945..comments2024-03-13T10:32:22.656+00:00Comments on thanetonline: Thanet District Council, Cllr Driver from TIG to IG another shift in the imbalance of power?Michael Childhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09499435016469020417noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-61606486451036170602013-01-12T18:57:14.335+00:002013-01-12T18:57:14.335+00:00http://thanetstar.com/article/john-worrowhttp://thanetstar.com/article/john-worrowAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-54414445938941727332013-01-05T20:56:54.426+00:002013-01-05T20:56:54.426+00:00To me this is a all risible pygmy tribal political...To me this is a all risible pygmy tribal political nonsense. Worth only as a fertile ground for Simon Moores' satire, which I enjoy.<br /><br />However, I am beginning to view Ian Driver in a new and favourable light.<br /><br />As for his upsetting the tigs, I could not give a flying fig. John Holyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284672912775316883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-1264426133711435672013-01-05T20:27:58.250+00:002013-01-05T20:27:58.250+00:00Is Cllr Driver really 'loose' or did you m...Is Cllr Driver really 'loose' or did you mean 'lose' confidence, 6:12?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-64140118127609978272013-01-05T20:18:16.455+00:002013-01-05T20:18:16.455+00:00If you mean supporting different parties I don'...If you mean supporting different parties I don't have a "side", but (like Michael) I've been saying for quite some time now that I'm seeing Ian in a new light. He's far from perfect (I'll never agree on his opinions on drugs for example), but overall I believe he's good for the area. Peter Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283534498743254609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-16923884608534068182013-01-05T18:12:36.247+00:002013-01-05T18:12:36.247+00:00Ian Driver is a nice man but his word is worth ver...Ian Driver is a nice man but his word is worth very little. <br />In politics, like business, if you keep changing you mind every 24 hours and stamp your feet like a two year old when you can't get your own way, people will start to loose confidence in you. <br /><br />It's not even about being nice or being nasty I like Ian very much. <br /> Ian Driver doesnt make Tom King's hand any stronger because he forgets agreements and promises in hours. The question is, can he even believe himself?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-88858762621527731482013-01-05T18:01:39.110+00:002013-01-05T18:01:39.110+00:00Peter. You change sides more times than Ian Driver...Peter. You change sides more times than Ian Driver lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-30568479908470090382013-01-05T17:59:18.701+00:002013-01-05T17:59:18.701+00:00Ian is so selfless, I know this because he told me...Ian is so selfless, I know this because he told meAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-58416119176972076402013-01-05T17:57:42.838+00:002013-01-05T17:57:42.838+00:00Thanks IrisThanks IrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-49962963335027883122013-01-05T17:57:12.161+00:002013-01-05T17:57:12.161+00:00MICHAEL I HAVE A GOD GIVEN RIGHT TO BREAK AGREEMEN...MICHAEL I HAVE A GOD GIVEN RIGHT TO BREAK AGREEMENTS WHEN I DON'T GET MY OWN WAYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-17564021674646627782013-01-05T17:52:22.292+00:002013-01-05T17:52:22.292+00:00this is tooth fairy politics lolthis is tooth fairy politics lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-44500119116245499792013-01-05T17:50:33.917+00:002013-01-05T17:50:33.917+00:00cheers simoncheers simonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-71027680478241284632013-01-05T17:28:28.235+00:002013-01-05T17:28:28.235+00:00AnonymousJanuary 03, 2013 9:55 PM - You have to be...AnonymousJanuary 03, 2013 9:55 PM - You have to be Ian. Everyone else, even those who like Ian are aware that he is the most divisive councillor in the chamber. <br />The problem is with Ian he will promose to support a headline on Monday and then break an agreement on a Tuesday for another headline and sod doing any ward work. Ian is actually a good man, but he can't even keep a promise that he makes to himself let alone anyone else!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-13349655825803260492013-01-05T17:19:21.074+00:002013-01-05T17:19:21.074+00:00I agree progressive council's are in the dark ...I agree progressive council's are in the dark ages, we need to bring back the old od days of Sandy and Jimmy OBE Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-63015670057526169252013-01-05T17:15:39.536+00:002013-01-05T17:15:39.536+00:00yes Ian he didyes Ian he didAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-51464635734396338922013-01-04T14:03:20.640+00:002013-01-04T14:03:20.640+00:00Didn't he work in McDonalds?Didn't he work in McDonalds?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-19936586333380434762013-01-04T10:25:45.328+00:002013-01-04T10:25:45.328+00:00Get his name right - Philip Hamberger - and a goog...Get his name right - Philip Hamberger - and a google will uncover some of the council jobs he has held in the past. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-27908967093515289362013-01-03T23:18:30.674+00:002013-01-03T23:18:30.674+00:00Michael your voting figures are right but a vote o...Michael your voting figures are right but a vote of no confidence in Hart would have to rely on Worrow and Sober Jack. One of them might see this as an opportunity to settle old scores and vote for a coalition subject to certain individuals being removed from power. There must be some able councillors on both sides. How about Wells as Leader and Campbell as deputy. As long as they get rid of Johnstone and Bayford.<br /><br />I cannot agree that the Chief Executive can just sit there and do nothing as she usually does. I'm not convinced that she even knows what her officers are doing. It wasn't that long ago that a previous CEO who did know what was going on, offered to resign because of a very similar situation where he had failed to provide a lead for the miscreant Members. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-40402918123903978282013-01-03T22:36:46.797+00:002013-01-03T22:36:46.797+00:00Anons important not to get confused between the pa...Anons important not to get confused between the paid and appointed officers and the elected councillors with allowances rather than a wage here.<br /><br />This is about the elected councillors and the democratic balance within the council and wouldn’t be something the chief executive would or ought to be allowed to interfere with.<br /><br />As I see it we now have a position where likely voting will be equal with the chair’s extra casting vote giving Labour the edge.<br />Michael Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499435016469020417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-57088405419058994312013-01-03T22:35:00.595+00:002013-01-03T22:35:00.595+00:00God only knows. We will be the last to be informe...God only knows. We will be the last to be informed.<br />Another closed door decision like so many. Hart will probably have been told, but then told to keep his big mouth shut. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-5667241851221113432013-01-03T22:10:17.891+00:002013-01-03T22:10:17.891+00:00annon 2204hrs how much is that costing us tax paye...annon 2204hrs how much is that costing us tax payers this timeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-83400472967045895032013-01-03T22:04:18.662+00:002013-01-03T22:04:18.662+00:00Yes. Where is the Chief Executive in all this non...Yes. Where is the Chief Executive in all this nonsense. Busy falling out with her Director for transformation Mr Ham and Chips. Sorry Hamburger. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-41605302451686584402013-01-03T21:55:54.921+00:002013-01-03T21:55:54.921+00:00Keep up 9.48pm. What Ian Driver wants to achieve ...Keep up 9.48pm. What Ian Driver wants to achieve is to put a stop to the back biting nonsense and have a coalition with the best members from across the Council. Wont be easy but in the absence of the Chief Executive sorting out the mess, Ian is in with a chance. Fingers crossed. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-65432454186911630462013-01-03T21:52:00.217+00:002013-01-03T21:52:00.217+00:00Not only did ID go against JC and JW but also CH a...Not only did ID go against JC and JW but also CH and IJ. Brave man. Be interesting to see who rises to the top in a coalition. That's if JC, JW, CH and IJ allow it. Casting vote of the Labour Chairman could keep Thanet in the dark ages.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-20060614482782156102013-01-03T21:48:47.888+00:002013-01-03T21:48:47.888+00:00Eh?Eh?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-56883305103720220642013-01-03T21:23:25.304+00:002013-01-03T21:23:25.304+00:00MICHAEL DID I.D DARE TO GO AGAINST THE MIGHTY J.... MICHAEL DID I.D DARE TO GO AGAINST THE MIGHTY J.C.&J.W DUO AND SPEAK FOR WHATS GOOD FOR THANET AND NOT THE JUST THEMSELFS?? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com