tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post752745037113461616..comments2023-06-10T16:05:04.411+01:00Comments on Thanet Press Releases: Open letter to Councillor PooleMichael Childhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09499435016469020417noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post-34868700318737832912013-02-16T18:13:45.941+00:002013-02-16T18:13:45.941+00:00Rather a nonsensical tit for tat comment, Anon 16:...Rather a nonsensical tit for tat comment, Anon 16:40. This is not about whether Labour or Tories are right for Thanet, but what does Driver, once Militant, once Scargill's Real Labour, once Thanet Labour, once Thanet Independent Group and now just Independent have to offer. You will not find me debating with you over the limitations of the political classes or which is worse than another for I have myself often lamented the dire lack of leadership at all levels. Just, in this debate, should we look to Driver anymore than Poole. Having met both, I would be inclined to trust Poole before Driver.Allan Mallinsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post-12331218311763481802013-02-16T16:40:11.677+00:002013-02-16T16:40:11.677+00:00Bayford would be the Tory version of ineffective? ...Bayford would be the Tory version of ineffective? Or Gale? or Sandys? Or Gregory? Or Wells? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post-32942732544862362372013-02-16T14:05:39.676+00:002013-02-16T14:05:39.676+00:00I am with you, Allan, for has Cllr Driver done any...I am with you, Allan, for has Cllr Driver done anymore than Michael Child has been trying to do on this issue for years. Furthermore, Michael has backed up his postings and FOI requests with factual information rather than inuendo and bluster.<br /><br />For those thinking Driver is fighting your battle here, remember he has previously kicked off storm in a teacup rants about the closure of our Margate A & E, the Broadstairs Broadway Practice and contraventions of employment law at Thanet Earth, now all forgotten or found to be without substance. He also supported wasting council time on the Equal Mattiage debate although outside of TDC remit.<br /><br />TDC may leave much to be desired, but is the alternative offered by Driver what you really want. I have lived in a loony left administration area before where taxpayers money was wasted on nuclear free zone signs and councillor jollies to the then Soviet block, a West Indian Women's Club was acceptable, and given funds, whereas The Harp Club was accused of racial prejudice for trying to restrict entry to folk of Irish origin, and the council spent most of its time ranting at the then Conservative central government rather than dealing with local affairs. Things could be worse.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post-65473808767539008852013-02-16T13:27:18.508+00:002013-02-16T13:27:18.508+00:00If Driver is your idea of effective I hate to thin...If Driver is your idea of effective I hate to think what you would find ineffective. Driver is about Driver, nothing else. Allan Mallinsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post-74501430582369586252013-02-16T12:56:21.039+00:002013-02-16T12:56:21.039+00:00Unfortunately or not, that is the state of Thanet....Unfortunately or not, that is the state of Thanet. Driver is the only effective opposition. Where oh where is the conservative opposition. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post-44528512849497865652013-02-15T21:44:17.366+00:002013-02-15T21:44:17.366+00:00Most Labour politicians in my experience are prett...Most Labour politicians in my experience are pretty light on grey matter, Anon, but I hardly think Driver is the next Mastermind winner nor do I trust his motives. If he is the best champion of the people Thanet can produce then heaven help us.Allan Mallinsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post-85863761905103281422013-02-15T21:16:01.495+00:002013-02-15T21:16:01.495+00:00Not sure of what you are trying to say James. Poo...Not sure of what you are trying to say James. Poole wouldn't recognise a scandal if it jumped up and slapped him round the face. What he attempted to do and failed miserably, was to repeat something he had been told earlier. Trouble for Poole is, he doesn't understand the subject so it is impossible for him to put forward a sensible argument when he was put on the spot. He should always take his henchwoman with him to rescue him from being shown up for the idiot he is. I have never witnessed a situation where all the Labour Councillors are so stupid. It is embarrassing. Please God there surely has to be one amongst them with some brain cells. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post-11815270724011783812013-02-15T21:04:11.100+00:002013-02-15T21:04:11.100+00:00If the public wanted handbags, they'd go to We...If the public wanted handbags, they'd go to Westwood Cross...James Maskellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15441611588943798565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1491979293469345296.post-44745657929022330882013-02-15T20:29:19.466+00:002013-02-15T20:29:19.466+00:00Councillor Poole is just one of the old guard, dep...Councillor Poole is just one of the old guard, deperately trying to protect his party's reputation. Driver's the only one intent on exposing the truth. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com