Britains Youngest Councillor - Page 2

garinda · 18-03-2005, 21:33

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Originally Posted by weeble

I saved the Tories a fortune in printing by posting that twoddle on this forum.

Good, it's nice to see you out and about beyond the great Rhyddings Street confines

park381 · 18-03-2005, 21:39

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Originally Posted by garinda

Good, it's nice to see you out and about beyond the great Rhyddings Street confines

That's nice

KiTChener · 18-03-2005, 21:41

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Originally Posted by weeble

I saved the Tories a fortune in printing by posting that twoddle on this forum.

Hope you are suitably recompensed, whether in this life, or the hereafter!!!!

chav1 · 19-03-2005, 00:07

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Originally Posted by weeble

Now look what you made me do. I am defending a Cllr again. Where did I put those big blue pills that calm me down?

funny i thought viagra had the opposite effect

we are talking about the same large blue pills arnt we .....

Busman747 · 19-03-2005, 01:10

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Originally Posted by weeble

Lets give her a chance - you might be surprised. A lot of the older Cllr's are out of touch with reality anyway.

I totally agree weebie, YES, she is young and inexperienced but it would be unfair to judge her without a trial. For any youngster to go into politics at her age, there must have been a driving force, perhaps she is idealistic....but just maybe she can scare the "oldies" into action.

I used to have an old dog that was on its last legs and very apathetic, but when I introduced a puppy into the family, my old dog took on a new lease of life.

Thank you Graham for a blow by blow account of the Rishtons result!

BTW Graham, rather than reproduce ALLyour report in another post, try using "edit" in the top right-hand corner like what I just did like

Neil · 19-03-2005, 07:38

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Originally Posted by KiTChener

Hope you are suitably recompensed, whether in this life, or the hereafter!!!!

Thats what worries me - he with the forked tail will be waiting for me now.

Graham Jones · 19-03-2005, 08:32

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Originally Posted by Busman747

I totally agree weebie, YES, she is young and inexperienced but it would be unfair to judge her without a trial. For any youngster to go into politics at her age, there must have been a driving force, perhaps she is idealistic....but just maybe she can scare the "oldies" into action.

I think its great and as mush as i would HATE TO SAY IT, I would have said the same had it been a Conservative. Two main resons. It easy for forty year olds like me to pontificate about kids, but in the end its only fair to have someone from that generation representing that generation. And secondly the youngest councillors currently are Paul Barton [about 36], me [just had my 39th] and [David Myles 38]. After that its into the 50's+. I hope Claire can be role model for other younger people because two or three more out of 35 would be beneficial IMHO so long as they do the work.

I knock on so many doors and the numbers of working 20 year olds who dont care about where they live or anybody else. There is a generation growing up with no attachment it seems to anything other than celebrity and drinking.

So good luck to Claire. I said it would take me 4 years to learn when I was first elected aged 36 and I am now in my third year.

Graham Jones · 19-03-2005, 09:00

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Originally Posted by garinda

Good for her, it's great to see younger people taking an interest in politics again after years of apathy.

Pushed through my slot this morning Consevative parlimentary candidate James Mawdsleys blurb. lnteresting to see he was photographed with the right wing Catholic anti-abortion posse. So thats the Human Rights he was trying to bring into Burma for which he was imprisoned!

Its a very good point. I think a lot of women in Hyndburn are going to be offended personally by what is an emotive subject that goes beyond politics. I would only be able to guess on the pro and anti abortion percentages amongest female voters here in Hyndburn but I would think it would be 75:25 in favour of right to choose? I dont know any female that is anti abortion. What do you think?

WillowTheWhisp · 19-03-2005, 09:18

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Originally Posted by Graham Jones

I dont know any female that is anti abortion. What do you think?

I know quite a few. Just off the top of my head I counted a dozen. It would be interesting to know how this affects his campaign.

garinda · 19-03-2005, 09:38

No you're wrong Graham, there are lots of women [and men] against abortion. Take a poll outside any Catholic Church any Sunday morning. Abortion is a contentious, emmotive issue. l was just suprised that someone with so little chance of winning this seat should align himself so publicly with this issue, by being pictured with the three people.

Acrylic-bob · 19-03-2005, 10:03

I think you will find that most conservative candidates support this stance, in line with Michael Howard's announcement that a future Conservative Government would seek to reduce the time limit on terminations.

Graham Jones · 19-03-2005, 10:05

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Originally Posted by garinda

No you're wrong Graham, there are lots of women [and men] against abortion. Take a poll outside any Catholic Church any Sunday morning. Abortion is a contentious, emmotive issue. l was just suprised that someone with so little chance of winning this seat should align himself so publicly with this issue, by being pictured with the three people.

Interesting Garinda. Wonder what others think. I dont like religion getting involved in politics. Religion is a personal thing because it has no scienticic basis. And just lately religion has stepped up further it attacks on the very sacrosanct cornerstone of British society: namely free speech.

As for my perceptions on abortion, maybe its just the people I come into contact with. I think the current law is about right. ie Pro Choice.

I have yet to meet a friend, relative or aquaintance in Hyndburn that is anti-abortion but clearly the religous fraternity, mostly, will be. Muslims and Catholics particularly I would guess.

janet · 19-03-2005, 11:25

I am against abortion too, in this day and age there is no reason why any woman or girl should get her self pregnant.If you cannot take precautions then keep your legs shut.
One of my nephews is studying government and politics at St Marys College, he is sixteen and will be going to university to get a degree in politics. He says he wants to make a difference to this country, and knowing him he will do.

Neil · 19-03-2005, 12:19

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Originally Posted by chav1

funny i thought viagra had the opposite effect

What is viagra ??

-pixie · 19-03-2005, 12:22

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Originally Posted by janet

I am against abortion too, in this day and age there is no reason why any woman or girl should get her self pregnant.If you cannot take precautions then keep your legs shut.

Logically yes, but accidents do happen.