Originally Posted by garinda (Post 804368)

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.

Originally Posted by Ken Moss (Post 804369)

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

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 804371)

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

:D

Originally Posted by Ken Moss (Post 804374)

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.

Originally Posted by Less (Post 804380)

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!
:eek:

Originally Posted by Ken Moss (Post 804383)

subliminally alter the mind

Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 804390)

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

Originally Posted by Morecambe Ex Pat (Post 804321)

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.

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 804687)

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

Originally Posted by shillelagh (Post 804725)

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

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 805347)

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.

Originally Posted by Less (Post 805372)