tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733583.post6075102636340876118..comments2024-03-04T08:34:20.376+00:00Comments on John's Labour blog: "Bang ‘em up" but don’t throw away the key of income equalityJohn Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14269161145575667147noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733583.post-74037333043189880662011-08-28T14:41:00.912+01:002011-08-28T14:41:00.912+01:00Hi Damien
Not sure there is much of a real rift. ...Hi Damien<br /><br />Not sure there is much of a real rift. The Lib Dems know that they have no choice but to support the Tories no matter what.John Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14269161145575667147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733583.post-64754019901189260552011-08-23T18:37:01.876+01:002011-08-23T18:37:01.876+01:00What's your view on the news that ther appears...What's your view on the news that ther appears to be a rift in the coalition over how to respond to the riots?Damien McKeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733583.post-23740696342772996472011-08-15T17:51:42.981+01:002011-08-15T17:51:42.981+01:00Hi anon
I think you better read your other commen...Hi anon<br /><br />I think you better read your other comments. <br /><br />Evidence please not more Newham rubbish opposition anon comments.John Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14269161145575667147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733583.post-54611546711247831482011-08-15T12:10:40.384+01:002011-08-15T12:10:40.384+01:00Where does the despising of social democrats come ...Where does the despising of social democrats come into this? I referred to councillor Gray as an excuse of a social democrat! That Gray sits on a council lead by a pseudo tory without raising one question about the mayor of Newham's policy choices does give the impression that he has some sympathy with tory politics.<br /><br />Intresting to see councillor Gray referring to himself in the third person.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733583.post-32874834337745492892011-08-14T13:13:26.443+01:002011-08-14T13:13:26.443+01:00the only people who despise social democracy are m...the only people who despise social democracy are marxists or fascists. so if anonymous is not a fascist and in the labour party he or she must be one of the small number of trotskyites still left. what evidence is there that john is a tory then?John Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14269161145575667147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733583.post-44744310783009683042011-08-12T20:49:26.133+01:002011-08-12T20:49:26.133+01:00Another common theme on this blog, if you don'...Another common theme on this blog, if you don't like what someone says call them a trot/nazi/tory and totally ignore the point made.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733583.post-79644970255070350392011-08-12T19:24:04.403+01:002011-08-12T19:24:04.403+01:00i must admit that i wonder why the trot remains in...i must admit that i wonder why the trot remains in the labour party even though s/he thinks they are all hypocritics and tories? <br /><br />who cares I suppose? subs fodder.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733583.post-15922006759744418142011-08-12T13:42:58.346+01:002011-08-12T13:42:58.346+01:00Selective commenting I see. I called councillor Gr...Selective commenting I see. I called councillor Gray an excuse of a social democrat - he's aTory just as much as the Mayor of Newham who is implementing a Tory agenda.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733583.post-23882850559019099832011-08-12T12:52:26.005+01:002011-08-12T12:52:26.005+01:00a labour party member who attacks people as social...a labour party member who attacks people as social democratic? i thought the Party threw out all you trots out years ago? looks like they missed you so far. <br /><br />go off and join the forgotten brigades comrade you are not wanted in the party. <br /><br />I think you better compare what is happening to council workers under Tory boroughs such as Southampton and thank your lucky stars you work for a labour councilAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733583.post-57325151346152237492011-08-12T11:10:29.639+01:002011-08-12T11:10:29.639+01:00I'm a Labour Party member, does that make me a...I'm a Labour Party member, does that make me a Nazi? As for abusing a serious issue, what's so wrong about pointing out councillor Gray's hypocrisy?<br /><br />Council worker, I'm just as concerned about youth running wild but I'm also worried about keeping my job ; something councillor Gray has some influence over. Tell me, how safe is your job and your original terms and conditions?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733583.post-83352036042406934772011-08-12T10:25:18.129+01:002011-08-12T10:25:18.129+01:00i work for the council and rather than quibbling o...i work for the council and rather than quibbling over councillor allowances i am more worried about kids smashing up my high street. what bothers me about income inequality is that many of those kids mums clean the offices of multi-millionaires who pay less in tax than the cleaners! <br /><br />is there some connection?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733583.post-51523354635954383222011-08-12T08:27:14.661+01:002011-08-12T08:27:14.661+01:00john, regarding the anon comments its typical of t...john, regarding the anon comments its typical of the trots (or is he a Nazi?) to abuse a serious issue to try and score points. Toytown revolutionaires all of them, reformism rules!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733583.post-33202477412960567692011-08-12T00:54:12.999+01:002011-08-12T00:54:12.999+01:00Guardianista, Councillor Gray is one of my employe...Guardianista, Councillor Gray is one of my employers, he is not my colleague.<br />Councillor Gray, why is it extremist to ask you what have you done to promote income equality on the council? Especialy as a number of low paid staff are being laid off and a number of your councillor colleagues are taking home more than £40,000 of public funds per year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733583.post-51581703910491428682011-08-11T23:30:59.107+01:002011-08-11T23:30:59.107+01:00Hi anon 22.54 and 10.55
As you are aware I was re...Hi anon 22.54 and 10.55<br /><br />As you are aware I was referring to you as a weirdo Heinz 57 cultist not our wonderful Labour Party. <br /><br />I am 100% sure that the vast majority of local government members will share my view of your ultra weirdo extremist politics. <br />But perhaps we are all wrong and one day we rally to the cause<br /><br />... yeah...John Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14269161145575667147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733583.post-48281417674975632672011-08-11T23:18:38.054+01:002011-08-11T23:18:38.054+01:00Crikey. I think I've strayed well out of my de...Crikey. I think I've strayed well out of my depth, here! <br /><br />I do think if you have a genuine issue, however, Anonymous, that to take it up with a colleague without actually quite daring to do so face to face does weaken your case considerably.Nick Garlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991335572647619989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733583.post-65085110784949425632011-08-11T22:54:51.413+01:002011-08-11T22:54:51.413+01:00Councillor Gray
The Labour Party is a weirdo cult...Councillor Gray<br /><br />The Labour Party is a weirdo cult? You must be aware that a number of council staff read your blog. You do yourself no favours with you self important diatribes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733583.post-17171657399322856762011-08-11T22:48:36.014+01:002011-08-11T22:48:36.014+01:00Guardianista
As I work for the Council, I'll i...Guardianista<br />As I work for the Council, I'll ignore your advice if you don't mind. And why does anonymity negate the seriousness of a point of view?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733583.post-38958434039817530702011-08-11T22:48:02.252+01:002011-08-11T22:48:02.252+01:00Hi TOGIT
agreed but these anon(ers) are just weir...Hi TOGIT<br /><br />agreed but these anon(ers) are just weirdo cultists who have no real politics and just get off via meaningless trolling.John Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14269161145575667147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733583.post-47268698442643705362011-08-11T22:12:54.954+01:002011-08-11T22:12:54.954+01:00Considering you seem to have a serious axe to grin...Considering you seem to have a serious axe to grind, Anonymous, wouldn't it make more sense to raise your issues personally and publicly with the council, rather than anonymously trolling on a blog? I hardly think this is the most effective way to get people to take your view seriously.Nick Garlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991335572647619989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733583.post-77227984815649152822011-08-11T21:47:13.201+01:002011-08-11T21:47:13.201+01:00Labour Party. You just can't see it. You pass ...Labour Party. You just can't see it. You pass youraelf off as the voice of reason and a champion of the Labour movement while colluding with a council leader running a Tory agenda.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733583.post-77844858911022751812011-08-11T18:32:50.861+01:002011-08-11T18:32:50.861+01:00Hi anon 10.55
I’m not sure which weirdo Heinz 57 ...Hi anon 10.55<br /><br />I’m not sure which weirdo Heinz 57 sect or cult you belong to - but thank you for your considered contribution to the debate on this important issue!<br /><br />Love and kisses as always<br /><br />LOLJohn Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14269161145575667147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733583.post-75527684209023442902011-08-11T10:55:03.275+01:002011-08-11T10:55:03.275+01:00You didn't answer my question. You're just...You didn't answer my question. You're just a posturing excuse of a social democrat who refuses to acknowledge your own hypocrisy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733583.post-43856651577669925322011-08-11T08:38:23.309+01:002011-08-11T08:38:23.309+01:00Hi Anon 23.08
I have answered.
Hi Anon 00.16
No...Hi Anon 23.08<br /><br />I have answered.<br /><br />Hi Anon 00.16<br /><br />Nor will they rethink the 16,000 reduction in Police numbers.John Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14269161145575667147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733583.post-5179914936303231182011-08-11T00:16:32.742+01:002011-08-11T00:16:32.742+01:00So the Government of Millionaires (and Bullingdon ...So the Government of Millionaires (and Bullingdon club fame) can talk to the tliban but not inner city Youth in LondonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7733583.post-27726934095710124242011-08-10T23:08:27.011+01:002011-08-10T23:08:27.011+01:00What are YOU doing to ensure there is income equal...What are YOU doing to ensure there is income equality between All council staff.and members allowances? Answer the question.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com