tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post5611810181898041712..comments2024-03-13T10:32:22.656+00:00Comments on thanetonline: Sunday RambleMichael Childhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09499435016469020417noreply@blogger.comBlogger131125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-81319169097067255662013-05-15T18:13:04.649+01:002013-05-15T18:13:04.649+01:00Peter 4:32 pm,
Agreed, difficult but not impossib...Peter 4:32 pm,<br /><br />Agreed, difficult but not impossible.John Holyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284672912775316883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-69500217717124524812013-05-15T16:54:48.841+01:002013-05-15T16:54:48.841+01:00Silly reply, Peter, and quite irrelevant. Actuall...Silly reply, Peter, and quite irrelevant. Actually Ezekiel was a far more effective council leader than either of the two that have followed him, but he committed an act of misconduct in a public office for which he is paying the price. I did not know Ted Watt-Ruffell, but I understand he was a decent and committed councillor and mayor before his act of negligence with a cat. Are any of us perfect?<br /><br />Anyway, Will doesn't need old Tories to show him the ropes because he has got his dad and old socialist like Clive and Allan to do it, not to mention of course, dear old Mike Harrison who has been Labour since Pontias Pilate was mayor of Jeruselem.Allan Mallinsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-56716212715774482552013-05-15T16:46:16.229+01:002013-05-15T16:46:16.229+01:00I don't have a phone in my briefs, contrary to...I don't have a phone in my briefs, contrary to what it may look like! ; ) Peter Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283534498743254609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-36455277390785932552013-05-15T16:43:55.081+01:002013-05-15T16:43:55.081+01:00What is opinion and what is defamation, John? I s...What is opinion and what is defamation, John? I suppose if we take the Peter example and I say in my opinion taking pictures of nude ladies is a strange way to earn a living that would be OK, but if I say he is a perv for doing it, then that would be defamtion. No offence intended, Peter, so don't phone your brief.<br /><br />Seems to me that there is a line somewhere, but I am not sure where it is. Allan Mallinsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-82133618948886515192013-05-15T16:41:35.730+01:002013-05-15T16:41:35.730+01:00If only we had more like Sandy Ezekiel and Ted-Wat...If only we had more like Sandy Ezekiel and Ted-Watt Ruffell, eh? They could show these youngsters a thing or two!Peter Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283534498743254609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-76022762816568660782013-05-15T16:38:57.496+01:002013-05-15T16:38:57.496+01:00They were his shorts he described as his favoured ...They were his shorts he described as his favoured wear for God's sake, Peter. When some already regard you as too young for your role why feed them ammunition. Anyway, clearly you see some merit in very young politicians whereas I prefer those that have been around long enough to know something of the problems we who elect them face in life. Guess we shall just have to beg to differ.Allan Mallinsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-13658876819308545332013-05-15T16:32:20.587+01:002013-05-15T16:32:20.587+01:00Might be difficult with the anons... Might be difficult with the anons... Peter Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283534498743254609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-34794251336538729152013-05-15T16:29:49.510+01:002013-05-15T16:29:49.510+01:00I understand that Defamation Act 2013 has recently...I understand that Defamation Act 2013 has recently completed its passage through Parliament. Among other things the legislation will include a new process enabling website operators to help people complaining about online statements to resolve this direct with the poster of the material.John Holyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284672912775316883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-89770945360999684272013-05-15T16:11:22.770+01:002013-05-15T16:11:22.770+01:00You really don't get it do you?
If someone in...You really don't get it do you?<br /><br />If someone in their mid 20s is a youngster in shorts (as some locals are portraying him), then surely a man in his 50s is a coffin-dodger! Of course, BOTH accusations are ludicrous in reality. <br /><br />Peter Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283534498743254609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-49926707649148789752013-05-15T15:56:00.667+01:002013-05-15T15:56:00.667+01:00Is Simon older than you, Peter? Seems to be doing...Is Simon older than you, Peter? Seems to be doing a lot more with his life and getting about more than your local whizz kid. I still think there is merit in experience, but all I asked was you give credit where it is due and knocked your rather silly assertion that a district councillors allowance somehow equates to a wage. For the hours involved, particularly on individual casework, it does even amount to minimum wage level. You need the perks like mayor and county councillor's allowance and expenses to bring it up to a wage.Allan Mallinsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-64266043758205355212013-05-15T13:02:48.510+01:002013-05-15T13:02:48.510+01:00If I'm obsessed with "inexperienced boy w...If I'm obsessed with "inexperienced boy wonders" then you're sticking up for a "past it old man"...Peter Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283534498743254609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-29140340561147309202013-05-15T12:48:53.502+01:002013-05-15T12:48:53.502+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Peter Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283534498743254609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-57727148404370111502013-05-15T12:39:20.746+01:002013-05-15T12:39:20.746+01:00Peter, I do not think a District Councillors allow...Peter, I do not think a District Councillors allowance amounts to pay and does little more than cover the extra costs involved in being one after tax. I think you will find that Simon flies aircraft and has sundry other business interests from which he earns a living. At least he tries to engage with the public, something much applauded by Michael who is always lamenting that more councillors don't on line, so give some credit where due. Or are you totally obsessed with inexperienced boy wonders with what you perceive as attractive girlfriends?Allan Mallinsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-56725407809568393162013-05-15T12:11:43.096+01:002013-05-15T12:11:43.096+01:00Simon, how about doing what I pay you for and doin...Simon, how about doing what I pay you for and doing some work instead of posting rude comments on blogs? Peter Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283534498743254609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-1560539755307721062013-05-15T11:33:49.776+01:002013-05-15T11:33:49.776+01:00Peter, on your theory of free publicity Ian Driver...Peter, on your theory of free publicity Ian Driver should have walked it being attacked from all sides by individuals as well as his opponent candidates. In fact his result was pathetic so it would seem evident that not all adverse publicity is beneficial.<br /><br />I think Will's success is much more down to the positive promotion by the Labour group for the last two years, his stint as mayor giving many photo opportunites and his youth appeal to the younger voters. I know you love to blame everything on Simon, but my own view is that adverse comment has very little effect either way.<br />Allan Mallinsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-37439273181255489012013-05-15T10:56:47.525+01:002013-05-15T10:56:47.525+01:00No Peter simply the latter!No Peter simply the latter!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03755236438987278120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-52365694566473729012013-05-14T18:43:12.500+01:002013-05-14T18:43:12.500+01:00Of course, another reason why Will Scobiewon (and ...Of course, another reason why Will Scobiewon (and Michael has already touched on this) is probably at least partly due to the excellent free publicity courtesy of Simon Moores and (to a lesser degree) Chris Wells; in effect doing the same for Will Scobie as Tongue and Worrow did for Roger Latchford! That's the trouble with these "anti" campaigns, they just preach to the converted, whereas "floating" voters may actually think "Hang on, that Roger / Will chap doesn't seem that bad to me!". My advice in ANY election is don't tell me why the other guy is so bad, but instead tell me why YOU are so great!<br /><br />...and if I'd written the above on Old Moores' blog I'd be accused of trolling or lacking intelligence! : )Peter Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283534498743254609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-65664191662984950372013-05-14T17:40:49.978+01:002013-05-14T17:40:49.978+01:00How about spilling some of yours then, 5:37? A fe...How about spilling some of yours then, 5:37? A few pearls of wisdom, your thoughts on the thread or even an intelligent one liner rather than this old dross would do nicely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-2578856238956376602013-05-14T17:37:55.936+01:002013-05-14T17:37:55.936+01:00Same old, same old. Fresh blood needed here, methi...Same old, same old. Fresh blood needed here, methinks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-59150898827109569872013-05-14T16:38:04.023+01:002013-05-14T16:38:04.023+01:00You did not answer it, Peter, but implied I must h...You did not answer it, Peter, but implied I must have been condescending to him which is why I went on to explain that Cllr Matterface was also there and with a much better PR approach to a member of the public. The young man came over as a bit up himself in fact, whereas I am by nature and upbringing polite in such circumstances.<br /><br />As for my anonymous comments, put it down to idleness and the fact that sometimes I get brassed off with being insulted by name by that rude bloke who is always prattling on about the aquifer.<br /><br />No offence intended towards you and just trying to have a sensible debate.Allan Mallinsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-11408131625697503572013-05-14T15:55:31.739+01:002013-05-14T15:55:31.739+01:00And thanks for comfirming that at least two of the...And thanks for comfirming that at least two of the anonymous comments on here are by yourself. Peter Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283534498743254609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-87678795722943993102013-05-14T15:53:26.084+01:002013-05-14T15:53:26.084+01:00Again, read the comments! I answered regarding Sco...Again, read the comments! I answered regarding Scobie before Whatsherface. Peter Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283534498743254609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-3781703557203441042013-05-14T15:02:21.924+01:002013-05-14T15:02:21.924+01:00Then surely you should be more aware than most abo...Then surely you should be more aware than most about making sarcastic comments about grandads needing glasses. I am not anti you, Peter, and sometimes I agree with what you say. It is just your dismissive approach at times and the fact you ignore the main thread of a debate. Bit like when I pointed out Will's obnoxious attitude in Broadstairs High Street compared with the much more polite and informative response I got from Cllr Matterface. You responded that you had met her and liked her but ignored the criticism of Cllr Scobie.Allan Mallinsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-58305540659990055572013-05-14T14:27:19.846+01:002013-05-14T14:27:19.846+01:00I've been four-eyed since I was a teen!I've been four-eyed since I was a teen! Peter Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283534498743254609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3575321478441277410.post-56388786604023902062013-05-14T14:21:04.801+01:002013-05-14T14:21:04.801+01:00Peter, the ageism is uncalled for and is no more j...Peter, the ageism is uncalled for and is no more justified than a sexist attitude. Your earlier comment was 'he has a lovely woman on his arm so gets my respect' which certainly smacks of judging him on the attractiveness of his partner. It also, conversely implies, that a man with an unattractive partner would not get your respect or be suitable for political office. <br /><br />As for age, Peter, careful for you are over 50, it accelerates downhill rapidily from here on and are those Specsavers shades in your mugshot? Before you know it you will be on the Viagra and statins.Allan Mallinsonnoreply@blogger.com