tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647685282789008730.post7856532835732920400..comments2024-03-02T02:56:21.007+00:00Comments on ......SHOT BY BOTH SIDES: Labour Conference Special (4)Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02377996092374137641noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647685282789008730.post-62971391404313656382008-09-23T13:43:00.000+01:002008-09-23T13:43:00.000+01:00Plenty of evidence that the patterns of mass consu...Plenty of evidence that the patterns of mass consumption we have are causing our economic problems. So what do we do? Plan for more (...Cabot Circus) mass consumption (and, according to John Hutton, using the same old energy sources as in the past - coal and nuclear)!! Its like being hit continually on the head with a stick and still not learning to duck and then do something about being beaten!Glenn Vowleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02392000659876958930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647685282789008730.post-88061043368578854392008-09-23T09:48:00.000+01:002008-09-23T09:48:00.000+01:00Now, I'm no expert on fashion and hair care produc...Now, I'm no expert on fashion and hair care products but I fear the rather bland and arid descriptions of these products in your blog may lead to accusations of disloyalty toward the city in this, the most auspicious of all weeks for the city.<BR/><BR/>Do you not realise that the opening of Cabot Circus shopping centre is at hand? The most exciting and talked about event in the city since the Second World War (©Bristol Evening Post)?<BR/><BR/>Therefore simple terms like "inappropriate cashmere sweater dress" will not do in this time of cynical media-led marketing exercises. Something along the lines of "a stylish cashmere sweater dress from Vera Wang at Harvey Nichols, Quakers Friars, which is really hot right now," might be a little more appropriate. <BR/><BR/>"Knee length boots" will have to go too. How about "a pair of this season's must-have knee length boots by Fendi at Cruise, Cabot Circus"?<BR/><BR/>It would also be useful if you could provide some indication of the size, brand and rare species slaughtered for your handbag.<BR/><BR/>Your suggestion that hair straighteners only work for ten minutes is also unhelpful. The idea that health, beauty and fashion products are not 100% effective is a dangerous truth at this time, as together, we try to construct a feeling of heightened optimism and consumer exuberance while the economy crashes through the floor.The Bristol Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05776065164023718096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647685282789008730.post-63824885256052892722008-09-23T00:28:00.000+01:002008-09-23T00:28:00.000+01:00Kerry, it is so frustrating. I could leave my fro...Kerry, it is so frustrating. I could leave my front door, catch the 41 bus only seconds away, and be there in between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on traffic. I could drive in and be there in between 30 and 190 minutes, depending on parking. I could leave when you where getting out of bed and be there to say hello, depending on how long it takes for you to do your hair and makeup.<BR/><BR/>Alas, looking after my daughter's dog, meeting publishing deadlines, and the tight security at the Labour Party Conference (do people really hate them that much) makes this impossible.<BR/><BR/>Just think Kerry, I could wave from the crowds and shout, "It is timbone".<BR/><BR/>Kerry, do me one favour if you can. Go to the Forest/Free Society fringe meeting today, even if it is just to see Joe Jackson.timbonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06985165416240833253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647685282789008730.post-67427299310508087902008-09-22T22:28:00.000+01:002008-09-22T22:28:00.000+01:00Yes, I'd much rather the media focussed on the rea...Yes, I'd much rather the media focussed on the really big issue 'the challenges of the downturn in the global economy and the UK's response to the credit crunch' as you put it. <BR/><BR/>There ia a great post on the Sustainable Development Commission Chairman Jonathon Porritt's blog about the current economic situation.<BR/>http://www.jonathonporritt.com/pages/2008/09/scary_times.html<BR/><BR/>Why not take up the point he and several of the commenters on his blog are making?Glenn Vowleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02392000659876958930noreply@blogger.com