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Same here Neil. I like it for the sharing of photos and keeping up with people I don't see very often -friends and family all scattered all over the world. I have a sister in NZ, parents in the Canaries, cousins in Thailand, Oz and Canada and I even have a cousin in Katmandu (wish it was Timbuktu!):D

Oops forgot to mention I friends in Hyndburn too!

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Got to admit, I haven't many friends on there, but then I'm suspiscious about the two that I have got.

Are they that lonely they need me as a friend?

:eek:

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Mr.Burke & Mr.Hare by any chance? :D

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Thought you had perhaps been down the Reeperbahn or Charlottenburg and the body snatchers had got you. ;):D

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Good on you mate..hope you have better luck than we've had...plugging away, lobbying and engaging for almost 10 years and watching the town go from weakness to weakness, to a point where you couldn't tell the difference between Accrington and Beirut except for the weather conditions.

Councillors who speak when they want your votes, then vanish when they have their two years, MP's who are high profile until they actually become an MP then run to the hills posting 'look what I'm doing pictures' on twitter (without really doing anything but grabbing free lunches at local businesses)

We've pointed out ways to raise standards, posted photos of grotspots, some have even attended council meetings. We've argued policy, procedure, dog fouling, bench removal, pound shops, party political bickering, maundy, bus stations, pennine reach etc..etc.. and got absolutely nowhere!

We are jaded, cynical and mistrustful. I'm glad someone is there to pick up the banner because we've all carried it at one point and retired to the pub in abject defeat

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Thats a needless question.:tongueout:tongueout:tongueout They must be really hard up for friends.:tongueout:tongueout:tongueout

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At least he knows his name and doesn't have to reverse engineer one :p

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Who's lit your wick.Ysirrom Lien.
I've always used and written my name like that since before you or your dad was born.

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they prefer facebook because they have total control over what they allow people to see


disagree and point out a serious flaw or lie and bang that post gets deleted and you get blocked

dont like something said on here they have to cry to a mod or admin and hope they are sympathetic

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Read our MP's column in the Observer today - a waste of my time I know, but nothing better to do for a few minutes.

Over 3/4 (75%) of it, rambled on about what the other lot were doing wrong and that we should remain in the EU. The remainder was his Bill, which on the face of it will improve the living conditions of some tenants - no percentage given, perhaps his standard 75%, but unlikely. He does not appear to understand that increase in costs to a landlord will inevitably mean an increase in rents. Perhaps Labour will increase Housing Benefit.

At no point does he spell out what Labour will do if they get into power - will they reduce taxes, increase benefits, increase immigration, scrap the bedroom tax, increase Local Government, NHS, Fire Service, Police funding. One thing they will not do is take us out of the EU - the public do not understand why we should remain in the EU:rolleyes:

It makes me sick to hear such pompous drivel from someone whose view of the population of Hyndburn is that they are knowledgeable enough to elect him, but totally unable to make a decision on what we consider is best for us - particularly regarding EU Membership.

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so basically been a MP is doing the exact same crap you did as a councilor but with better pay and a pension

one day the secretary who does all teh leg work will get some credit for the good done for the people of hyndburn and not the pillock whos name gets rubber stamped on the letter you get saying he has sorted things out

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I note that there has not been any further posts by the originator of this thread - wonder why?

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Either:-

a) Busy with the thousands of applications to join the scheme.

OR

b) Awaiting further orders from 'top men' as to how to proceed with those cynical sods on AccyWeb.

:)

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I think option two is very near the mark Less

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Oh you are a Cynical bunch ! Fellas, ladies, I am a mere mortal ( a very internet literate, savvy one) with one thing... massive amounts of passion,drive and energy; which before you say it....won't get knocked out of me, I can assure you of that. I'm an Accringtonian born and bred and believe in this town. The problem I have is that apathy has gripped everyone including Town Hall,we feel like its the end of the road and we can't do anything about it. Well I'm here to preach the gospel of people power, the more people imvolved the more change will happen. I seek no financial or political gain from this campaign just to have some pride and satisfaction that I'm getting off my arse to do something about it instead of sitting around moaning about it ! If anyone would like to help us spread the gospel then join us.....remember Apathy is relaxing it doesn't take any energy ;-)
Mr Farrer, hang your head in shame.....we know each other, message me and I will reveal all. If you want to get in touch good or bad I'm all ears. [email protected]. Front Page