tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post487854525704461385..comments2023-06-10T16:05:04.411+01:00Comments on Thanet Press Releases: Thanet Independent Councillor, Ian Driver, has announced his intention to stand as a candidate in November's election for Kent Police Commissioner.Michael Childhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09499435016469020417noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post-63217525764193228172012-07-13T17:40:48.874+01:002012-07-13T17:40:48.874+01:00Don't try rational argument with her - she'...Don't try rational argument with her - she's one dimensional and blinkered.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post-53129748514248377092012-07-11T14:53:55.150+01:002012-07-11T14:53:55.150+01:00Now come on, Christine, for was it not you that ma...Now come on, Christine, for was it not you that made the one liner remark about the usual intelligent debate. Was that your idea of starting it so well.<br /><br />I thought the start was by Ian Driver saying "let the debate begin" but then he did a runner. Some debate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post-21354965369845955402012-07-11T12:29:08.736+01:002012-07-11T12:29:08.736+01:00Sorry! It all starts so well doesn't it and th...Sorry! It all starts so well doesn't it and then it gets personal....<br />ChristineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post-62059196479328182372012-07-10T16:12:50.083+01:002012-07-10T16:12:50.083+01:00Christine
How can we have intelligent debate when...Christine<br /><br />How can we have intelligent debate when you took all the brain cells? It was not us, by the way, who called for debate, but Councillor Driver and then he disappeared.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post-71650828776568181292012-07-10T16:06:32.375+01:002012-07-10T16:06:32.375+01:00The usual level of intelligent debate then.....
Ch...The usual level of intelligent debate then.....<br />ChristineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post-78890468729888271572012-07-04T10:36:19.238+01:002012-07-04T10:36:19.238+01:00Peter, don't you just love the way politicians...Peter, don't you just love the way politicians say, as in this case, "let the debate begin" and then, when it does, they gap it over the nearest horizon without answering points raised by others. Makes you wonder what substance their was to their case in the first place or was it just another soundbite. Mind you, in this case the worthy councillor is no doubt out looking for yet another bandwagon to jump on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post-67139607197040028322012-07-03T21:05:22.470+01:002012-07-03T21:05:22.470+01:00Who said they're as bad? No-one on here as fa...Who said they're as bad? No-one on here as far as I can see.<br /><br />So how about just answering my question Ian.Peter Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283534498743254609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post-5043717683572859572012-07-03T20:34:46.606+01:002012-07-03T20:34:46.606+01:00I don't think anyone in this thread suggested ...I don't think anyone in this thread suggested it was, Anon 19:52, but a shirt lifting gender bemnder would be enough to get you nicked in most scenarios and it does seem rather odd that mutual expediency seems to have somehow moderated the offence on this occassion.<br /><br />I am quite sure that if I, as a known Conservative, had used the same words to describe either Cllrs Worrow or Driver on a blogsite, the reports would be flying in all directions and the faithful would be castigating me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post-77736553979924673922012-07-03T19:52:19.331+01:002012-07-03T19:52:19.331+01:00So calling someone a Militant Homosexual or a Shir...So calling someone a Militant Homosexual or a Shirt Lifter is as bad as calling someone's cell phone and saying "WITH A BIT OF LUCK YOU'LL GET AIDS? Now if anything speak volumes its that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post-65407069674880397282012-07-03T11:25:33.376+01:002012-07-03T11:25:33.376+01:00A tiny minority of people get violent after drinki...A tiny minority of people get violent after drinking alcohol, but ALL stoners are lazy and lack motivation! They also very often develope mental problems eventually: I know several long-time dope-heads in their 30s and 40s who "can't work" because of "depression"... <br /><br />Personally I don't indulge in anything stronger than tea these days (and I'm now off for a run, something I doubt I'd be doing if I'd indulged in alcohol or dope the night before).Peter Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283534498743254609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post-48007555433975993242012-07-03T10:18:48.593+01:002012-07-03T10:18:48.593+01:00Cllr Driver not responded to Peter Checksfield'...Cllr Driver not responded to Peter Checksfield's rather pertinent question on hate crime....that itself speaks volumes....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post-54407023040493305692012-07-03T10:07:14.226+01:002012-07-03T10:07:14.226+01:00Cllr Driver, you have no idea about my level of ed...Cllr Driver, you have no idea about my level of education, but I would not mind betting it is somewhat superior to yours. As for your nonsense about drugs making people tranqil, that depends on the drug and the person. Murders, suicides, self inflicted injuries and traffic accidents are just some of the results of drug taking. Is that what you want to legalise and please, spare us the alcohol is legal so drugs should be. <br /><br />Have you ever been a cop or seen the results of drug abuse close up. I have so spare me the education as well, thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post-70034139859706404532012-07-03T09:13:31.830+01:002012-07-03T09:13:31.830+01:00Changing the subject slightly Ian, what do you pro...Changing the subject slightly Ian, what do you propose for your "much tougher stance on hate crime"? For example, a public servant (say, a councillor) who calls someone a homophobic name (such as "shirt lifter") and then lies about it to the police?Peter Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283534498743254609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post-70704489192160238942012-07-03T00:31:52.394+01:002012-07-03T00:31:52.394+01:00The good thing is he doesnt hurt cats!The good thing is he doesnt hurt cats!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post-28017836564416415352012-07-02T22:32:24.756+01:002012-07-02T22:32:24.756+01:00yawnyawnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post-1409708744134933622012-07-02T22:02:01.744+01:002012-07-02T22:02:01.744+01:00So you're publicly admitting to regularly brea...So you're publicly admitting to regularly breaking the law then?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post-16026303044840341972012-07-02T21:47:19.706+01:002012-07-02T21:47:19.706+01:00There has to be a funny side.. see www.thanetlife....There has to be a funny side.. see www.thanetlife.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03755236438987278120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post-24536410651572423412012-07-02T21:05:01.055+01:002012-07-02T21:05:01.055+01:00So, you want to be the law but not follow the law?...So, you want to be the law but not follow the law?James Maskellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15441611588943798565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post-19561810258415388432012-07-02T20:25:36.694+01:002012-07-02T20:25:36.694+01:00mr Checksfield for your infromation I don't dr...mr Checksfield for your infromation I don't drink too much alcohol. But I do smoke spliff from time to time and i do inhale. Not that I would encourage anyone to break the law. This is my own personal choice. I do however intend to use the office of Police Comissioner to campign (hopefully with other Commissioners) for a review of our archaic laws on prostitution and drugs. Being of a progressive turn of mind, i would encourage you to help my campaign and perhaps make a donation too. Unlike the big parties us independents don't have the kings ransom to pay the deposit. I await your call Mr CIan Drivernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post-10792257682776730792012-07-02T20:19:22.688+01:002012-07-02T20:19:22.688+01:00Mr Clarke perhaps I can assist with your education...Mr Clarke perhaps I can assist with your education. Most drugs do not cause loutish behaviour. Quite the reverse they help people become tranquil and relaxed. If drugs were legal then there is a strong possiblity that the alcohol fuelled violence and disorder would actually reduce. In an ideal world I know what I would prefer more people smoking spliff or dropping E, than drinking Stella. It's medically safer than alcohol and causes less crime and disorder.Ian Drivernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post-14335152189221085402012-07-02T20:19:02.001+01:002012-07-02T20:19:02.001+01:00Your comments always look like you've had one ...Your comments always look like you've had one too many legal drinks Ian!Peter Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283534498743254609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post-54671256734299795792012-07-02T19:09:02.008+01:002012-07-02T19:09:02.008+01:00The good thing is that he hasn't a cat's c...The good thing is that he hasn't a cat's chance in HellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post-85053734618749451452012-07-02T18:09:40.282+01:002012-07-02T18:09:40.282+01:00Its official then...silly season has arrived earli...Its official then...silly season has arrived earlier this year! What a farce!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post-66873165395446210732012-07-02T16:57:42.814+01:002012-07-02T16:57:42.814+01:00tough on hate crime unless it's a labour counc...tough on hate crime unless it's a labour councillor and you want to keep him in power and collect allowances then its just a case of shake hands and get on with it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post-52961585247887075632012-07-02T16:34:32.776+01:002012-07-02T16:34:32.776+01:00Did the ending of prohibition in the USA see an en...Did the ending of prohibition in the USA see an end to drunkeness or crime. Of course, it didn't and the gansters just found other avenues in which to direct their criminal talents. We already have a problem in this country with drunken loutish behaviour, do you also want to send a message to our adolescents that drugs must also be OK because they are legal. Why not also legalise the carrying of firearms so they can protect themselves. As for the saving of police, or other public officials time, who is going to keep tabs on the legalised brothels, protect the women in them from perverts and abusers and the customers from STDs.<br /><br />Typical soundbite politician with ill thought through schemes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com