The disgusting Tory letter in this weeks Ob

[Ken Moss]

Originally Posted by garinda

Since Bernard doubted the authenticity of the letter, as not being written by our councillor, I'm eagerly anticipating seeing a full retraction in tomorrow's Observer.

Do please somebody let us know. I'm more of a Telegraph man myself.

[garinda]

Originally Posted by Ken Moss

Do please somebody let us know. I'm more of a Telegraph man myself.

The editorial content of that august publication has been severely reduced, now they can no longer legally carry ads from prossies.

[Morecambe Ex Pat]

Sorry for the thread wander.

[Ken Moss]

Originally Posted by garinda

The editorial content of that august publication has been severely reduced, now they can no longer legally carry ads from prossies.

Yeah, but it is actually printed reasonably close to where I live, reports on matters in Rishton and they do a cracking cryptic crossword:

'In a vehicle with runners, the breeze tricked one' (9)

Classic.

[Less]

Originally Posted by Ken Moss

Yeah, but it is actually printed reasonably close to where I live, reports on matters in Rishton and they do a cracking cryptic crossword:

'In a vehicle with runners, the breeze tricked one' (9)

Classic.

You do realise, and I'm assuming here that you mean the 'Daily Telegraph', that as good as the crossword puzzle is, why else would we buy such a paper?
The names of the compilers are as false as allegedly the name of the writer of the 'disgusting letter!

[Ken Moss]

Originally Posted by Less

You do realise, and I'm assuming here that you mean the 'Daily Telegraph', that as good as the crossword puzzle is, why else would we buy such a paper?
The names of the compilers are as false as allegedly the name of the writer of the 'disgusting letter!

Nah mate, Lancashire Evening Telegraph.

I lost faith with the broadsheets at the age of 14 when it became abundantly clear that they're written in such a way as to try and subliminally alter the mind of the reader rather than reporting facts. They're also catering purely for people in London with collossal salaries and little else to worry about but fashion and overpriced food.

They're not for me. Give me Earl Grey and and the local rag anyday.

[MargaretR]

Originally Posted by Ken Moss

subliminally alter the mind

Nice to see that someone else here thinks the way I do

[garinda]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

Nice to see that someone else here thinks the way I do

You've never been the same since taking in all those subliminally laden Hollywood cowboy films, you watched as a kiddie.

[garinda]

Well sadly there's no retraction from Cllr. Haworth, or threat of legal action because of false authorship, in this weekend's Observer.

However there are three letter in reply to the attack.

One from someone, who thinks like many of us, that by not using her title of Councillor, she must think the public are plain daft.

There's a letter from Graham Jones, and also a withering retort from his sister, who passionately attacks the smears, aimed at her and Graham's late grandmother, and sets the record straight on that particular matter.

All in all, as an exercise in public relations, Cllr. Marlene Haworth's letter can't be hailed as a great success.

Judging by the backlash, not only in this week's paper, but also what people are saying in the street, just the opposite was achieved.

"History records that the money changers have used every form of abuse, intrigue, deceit, and violent means possible to maintain their control of governments by controlling money and its issuance."
-- President James Madison

[Stumped]

Originally Posted by Morecambe Ex Pat

I don't see any Political debate, only personal slanging matches.
As for the shelter - The view of the Lake Districe is fantastic from here.

Where's the Lake Districe?

[shillelagh]

Originally Posted by garinda

Well sadly there's no retraction from Cllr. Haworth, or threat of legal action because of false authorship, in this weekend's Observer.

However there are three letter in reply to the attack.

One from someone, who thinks like many of us, that by not using her title of Councillor, she must think the public are plain daft.

There's a letter from Graham Jones, and also a withering retort from his sister, who passionately attacks the smears, aimed at her and Graham's late grandmother, and sets the record straight on that particular matter.

All in all, as an exercise in public relations, Cllr. Marlene Haworth's letter can't be hailed as a great success.

Judging by the backlash, not only in this week's paper, but also what people are saying in the street, just the opposite was achieved.

"History records that the money changers have used every form of abuse, intrigue, deceit, and violent means possible to maintain their control of governments by controlling money and its issuance."
-- President James Madison

thing is though it is a success ... its got people talking about her .. you ever heard of negative publicity rindy ..

[garinda]

Originally Posted by shillelagh

thing is though it is a success ... its got people talking about her .. you ever heard of negative publicity rindy ..

I bet Richard Nixon wouldn't agree, after Watergate, and probably nor would the MPs who had their expenses leaked to the press, after they'd fought tooth and nail for so long to keep then hidden.

[garinda]

Unbeknownst to me, until today, Graham's late grandmother was a good friend of my own grandparents, after they became neighbours in 1963. Apparently she was indeed a lovely lady, who shouldn't be having her memory sullied by these vile smears, regarding her estate.

Hopefully, after the letter from Graham Jone's sister, this matter will not be dragged up again, and the subject will finally cease to be political ammunition.

[Less]

Originally Posted by garinda

Hopefully, after the letter from Graham Jone's sister, this matter will not be dragged up again, and the subject will finally cease to be political ammunition.

Not really ammunition so much as a damp squib in desperate hands, fortunately it has gone off in their faces,

I do hope they never have to experience anything similar after the death of a loved one, though they do deserve the experience.

Cowards!

I suppose it's too much to ask the culprits to do the Honourable thing and resign their positions?

[garinda]

Originally Posted by Less

I suppose it's too much to ask the culprits to do the Honourable thing and resign their positions?

They only do things like that when they don't get their own way over something, like being able to decide on their own candidates.