Originally Posted by Less (Post 798502)

Read your post, couldn't argue with what you said though I find it hard to understand Council Housing being classed as 'charity', I always thought they came into being to cover the basic needs and rights for all to be housed in decent accommodation at a reasonable rent this I wouldn't class as charity.

It is a shame however as you rightly say that people abuse both the properties and the welfare system that ensures these things are available.

:o

Originally Posted by g jones (Post 798565)

I used charity as a word those opposed to Council Housing would describe it when trying to understand why Labour has supports the policy.

As a Labourite I believe it is an important aspect of living and we should aspire to provide decent 'regulated and not for profit' housing to all who want it and respect it.

Originally Posted by g jones (Post 798424)

As an example: In the end, feeling sorry for people who go on to wreck Council Houses gave Council Houses such a bad name none have been built in recent times and ORDINARY people who would appreciate a Council House have subsequently been denied.

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 798557)

Don't give up your day job Tealeaf, John Betchman will be turning in his grave, no spinning:D

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 798579)

'I hold dear the right of freedom of speech, freedom of expression...'
Karen Buckley

That's good to hear, beacuse that's all that is happening in this thread.

Originally Posted by g jones (Post 798580)

I agree with Jaysay. It should only be available to those that respect it.

Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris (Post 798586)

You know something? I almost feel like I know Kaz (as I like to call her) already. When she eventually drops into the Oak Lea for a prematch drink (as I'm sure she will now she's a local), I can just picture the scene...Cashy, me, the lads, Graham, Kaz, the beer flowing, a real spirit of bonhomie and lively political discussion in the air and when she hears Cashy's jokes...I can't wait to see her reaction! :D

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 798591)

They say a week's a long time in politics.

A week ago we didn' even have a Conservative candidate, now we're seeing lots of media coverage about Ms. Buckley. The press, local forums, blogs, even on YouTube.

YouTube - Blog The Week Episode 11

Originally Posted by Less (Post 798605)

Wow! That was nearly amusing, well done the team that threw it together, I really liked the link mans impression of andrewB, did you use prosthetics to get the look completely right? or are you just a computer facsimile?

I hope you all take the time to join us here on accyweb, it could add some alternative humour and allow our older jokers some time off.

Thanks for that rindy.
:):D

Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris (Post 798573)

Allelujah, Jaysay! You and Graham actually agree on something!