tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647685282789008730.comments2024-03-02T02:56:21.007+00:00......SHOT BY BOTH SIDESKerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02377996092374137641noreply@blogger.comBlogger6939125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647685282789008730.post-61377992335096280832010-05-19T21:50:31.271+01:002010-05-19T21:50:31.271+01:00It is probably people thinking that it would be th...It is probably people thinking that it would be the largest barrel of laughs in the world to add your address to this kind of thing :PRichard Fontainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12571844730301205920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647685282789008730.post-90096830447809950692010-05-17T16:45:08.150+01:002010-05-17T16:45:08.150+01:00Kerry, your web site still says "Labour candi...Kerry, your web site still says "Labour candidate...". I'm very glad you got back into Parliament (but I'm not one of your constituents), so be bold about it.dreamingspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00324207120279777521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647685282789008730.post-37447327115992285572010-05-17T16:40:53.743+01:002010-05-17T16:40:53.743+01:00I'm sorry that you have been a victim, but thi...I'm sorry that you have been a victim, but this all goes to show that we should make a serious attempt to secure internet transactions. Not by means of the current ID card technology, which is crude and designed only to help (sic) some people in power, but by means of true secure eID. At a conference 20 months ago, Meg Hillier (then a Home Office Minister in charge of ID cards and similar things) was asked why in this country we do not "do eID" when numerous other European countries do or are going to do. Her answer, after only a very brief pause, was "we have to walk before we can run". So why doesn't our civil service run?dreamingspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00324207120279777521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647685282789008730.post-51656604010311995092010-05-15T16:56:01.199+01:002010-05-15T16:56:01.199+01:00To be fair, you are a great reason to vote Tory......To be fair, you are a great reason to vote Tory....Tyler Durdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16757311923970906052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647685282789008730.post-15248619112186052582010-05-15T11:44:54.223+01:002010-05-15T11:44:54.223+01:00You've been hacked/spammed! That's some p...You've been hacked/spammed! That's some pretty offensive junk mail; change all your passwords quick!Leroyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03793091620930812095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647685282789008730.post-73517286293136482572010-05-15T01:30:48.196+01:002010-05-15T01:30:48.196+01:00Is that all? I have had countless emails from peop...Is that all? I have had countless emails from people in exotic continents who have discovered I am related to them and can share in their zillions of pounds inheritance if I send them my bank details. Not forgetting the medical establishments of whom I am a valued customer offering me huge discounts on things which also contain the word huge. What about the emails from 'cute Kerry' begging me to join their webcam site?<br /><br />Maybe I should get into politics and get more sensible emails from Dave, Nick and Nigel.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15362744089133712726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647685282789008730.post-24065892067592674092010-05-05T17:05:30.083+01:002010-05-05T17:05:30.083+01:00Since you are on the topic of 'green' Tori...Since you are on the topic of 'green' Tories its well worth pointing out that Tory Candidate Adeela Shafi did not turn up to the Greenpeace hustings meeting you refer to - and a pattern of Adeela not attending meetings is apparent as this is the fourth one I've attended that she has not. No-one stood in for her either. Very poor.Glenn Vowleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02392000659876958930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647685282789008730.post-35276077428129646732010-05-05T11:28:48.300+01:002010-05-05T11:28:48.300+01:00You can check to see if your candidate has signed ...You can check to see if your candidate has signed up to Friends of the Earth's climate pledges here http://election.foe.co.uk/spreadsheetAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06823852462796007396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647685282789008730.post-91659970278985060342010-05-03T11:10:15.003+01:002010-05-03T11:10:15.003+01:00Twitter does make mistakes like this very likely a...Twitter does make mistakes like this very likely as it does not get the scrutiny of other things an MP will release into the public domain. <br /><br />You know everyone will jump all over you for it, but it will not cost you votes.<br /><br />Those without sin cast the first stone. There would be few stones thrown. <br /><br />Good luck this week! <br /><br />Malcolm <br />NW Durham LabourMalcolm Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18159190928879547022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647685282789008730.post-56497652216245394102010-05-01T00:43:29.027+01:002010-05-01T00:43:29.027+01:00Until your post I wasn't aware of the rules ei...Until your post I wasn't aware of the rules either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647685282789008730.post-17799561138758443982010-04-30T14:43:37.925+01:002010-04-30T14:43:37.925+01:00That is indeed true Glenn.That is indeed true Glenn.Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02377996092374137641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647685282789008730.post-61773623587688703252010-04-30T13:22:02.737+01:002010-04-30T13:22:02.737+01:00Penitent sinner? I thought that, like me, you were...Penitent sinner? I thought that, like me, you were an atheist Kerry?Glenn Vowleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02392000659876958930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647685282789008730.post-44617812916359008332010-04-30T00:29:36.049+01:002010-04-30T00:29:36.049+01:00"I've just composed a letter out to voter...<i>"I've just composed a letter out to voters in east Bristol, urging them to take a look at policies instead.</i><br /><br />Did you invite them to take a look at <a href="http://voteforpolicies.org.uk/" rel="nofollow">http://voteforpolicies.org.uk/</a> ?<br /><br />No, I thought not....Pete Goodwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07115478143080295370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647685282789008730.post-7956548132652826112010-04-29T22:36:23.100+01:002010-04-29T22:36:23.100+01:00Kerry, We all make mistakes.Kerry, We all make mistakes.Nick Hardinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762254902410455768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647685282789008730.post-12421332760391640752010-04-29T12:46:41.850+01:002010-04-29T12:46:41.850+01:00...we choose our leader, you don't...
Shot by...<i>...we choose our leader, you don't...</i><br /><br />Shot by both sides?<br /><br />Shot in the foot, more like.The 3rd Elfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04474786985286215687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647685282789008730.post-79350257493868365252010-04-28T19:30:00.264+01:002010-04-28T19:30:00.264+01:00Was that comment ironic or was it posted before bi...Was that comment ironic or was it posted before bigot gate?<br /><br />Of course Nick Clegg can't dictate who the Labour leader is, but it does seem that all major parties are acting as if they already know the results of the election before it has started. If anything it's rather arrogant for him to believe he'll be in that postion to decide.<br /><br />At the moment it doesn't seem possible to predict the result. The support for the Conservatives doesn't seem to be as strong as suguested, where as some Labour candiates don't seem to be trying or getting themselves in trouble. Also we all remember the Prepare for government speech, so even Lib Dem support could disappear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647685282789008730.post-61658760101845499662010-04-28T12:11:48.588+01:002010-04-28T12:11:48.588+01:00Nothing about the hustings last night then Kerry?Nothing about the hustings last night then Kerry?RatCatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02785238770923443607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647685282789008730.post-78966045075831598222010-04-28T11:06:12.718+01:002010-04-28T11:06:12.718+01:00I think you're being a little naive in attribu...I think you're being a little naive in attributing noble motives to Mr Clegg. Isn't this at least in part an attempt to damage Gordon Brown's credibility prior to the vote on May 6th?Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02377996092374137641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647685282789008730.post-36533299199057620132010-04-28T01:45:48.484+01:002010-04-28T01:45:48.484+01:00(Given that the media spin has been largely unspun...(Given that the media spin has been largely unspun, this post may be moot. Nonetheless-)<br /><br />With all respect, Kerry, try turning that around, and perhaps you would have a better idea of where the LibDems are coming from (if you are at all interested in having such an idea, as opposed to the political point-scoring that usually passes for debate in an election campaign).<br /><br />Labour could not *dictate* to the Lib Dems that they somehow "owe" Labour their support if Labour comes 3rd in terms of share of the vote, even if they have the most seats.<br /><br />Labour could not *dictate* to the Lib Dems that they commit political suicide (and you know full well that that is what it would be!) by helping to retain a Prime Minister who had lost overall control of the Commons *and* the popular vote in the country. The electorate would - rightly - cry foul.<br /><br />Which is, in effect, all that Clegg has said - once you cut out all the overblown media spin.<br /><br />It won't be the Lib Dems dictating to you. It will be the *electorate* dictating to you *and* the Lib Dems, according to the result delivered at the ballot box, the inescapable mathematics of our "potty" electoral system and the political and pragmatic realities that would exist in such a scenario (assuming, of course, that such a scenario arose - of which, it must be pointed out, the odds are actually pretty low).<br /><br />Of course, it is far easier to get onto one's high horse than to listen carefully to what is actually being said. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647685282789008730.post-16769930725658865382010-04-28T00:06:44.243+01:002010-04-28T00:06:44.243+01:00I don't know what you mean... what link?I don't know what you mean... what link?Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02377996092374137641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647685282789008730.post-26758039840973690702010-04-27T23:47:03.649+01:002010-04-27T23:47:03.649+01:00You miss the point Chris... in the unlikely event ...You miss the point Chris... in the unlikely event the Lib Dems are the largest party and are asked to form a Govt, yes Nick Clegg could appoint whoever he likes to the Govt. <br /><br />What he cannot do is dictate to the Labour Party who we should have as our party leader! And it's appalling arrogant of him to try.Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02377996092374137641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647685282789008730.post-20495077278361638002010-04-27T19:22:52.993+01:002010-04-27T19:22:52.993+01:00You would of course be far better voting Labour......<i>You would of course be far better voting Labour... You know where you are with us</i><br /><br />Er...yes I think that is your problem. <br /><br />That aside I agree with your comments about Clegg. This country faces massive problems yet Clegg's main priority is voting reform. Party before country it seemsTheBoilingFroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00791961503315586243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647685282789008730.post-59071462025636166302010-04-27T18:52:47.953+01:002010-04-27T18:52:47.953+01:00The problem it seems is that a lot of people actua...The problem it seems is that a lot of people actually do want a hang parliament. Both Labour and Conservatives have come out with ideas that the public don't like and at least in my workplace they expect these policies never to see the light of day with a hung parliament.<br /><br />Also how do you know Labour is going to get a majority. Interesting sight today, travelling through Westbury on Trim, usually full of vote conservative signs, majority changed to Lib Dem. If there is a hung parliament and the Liberal Democrats actually do get the most votes, surely they can appoint who they like. There seems to be a lot of counting of chickens by all sides.<br /><br />As for politics, I received four pamphlets recently. Conservatives and Lib dems were addressed directly to me, Labour wasn't. Both the conservatives and Lib Dems covered major local issues, Labour national issue. The Lib Dems went even further joining one of the protest groups, where as Conservatives message seemed to be were thinking of you.<br /><br />I just hope that this is a local thing as here the Labour candidate seems to be someone who doesn't want to get elected and unfortunately a Labour vote is a wasted vote!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647685282789008730.post-86983690266091811772010-04-27T17:15:59.187+01:002010-04-27T17:15:59.187+01:00Can you put the old link back? The content is out ...Can you put the old link back? The content is out there, just no longer referenceable by URLSteveLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07654931341335136008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7647685282789008730.post-54516094564728626062010-04-27T13:18:26.682+01:002010-04-27T13:18:26.682+01:00Paul Goggins is the MP! He's a very nice man.
...Paul Goggins is the MP! He's a very nice man.<br /><br />The English Democrats actually had a very reasonable sounding guy fronting their PEB, I suspect the rest of the party may not be as telegenic or reasonable.<br /><br />How on earth can you vote UKIP when you're not a euro-sceptic? It's their whole raison d'etre!<br /><br />As for Popham... he's the Lib Dem candidate, he "used to" be a Tory. I say "used to" because I think he still is, in all but name.Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02377996092374137641noreply@blogger.com