Originally Posted by garinda (Post 930897)

Which 'Labour apologists'?

Presumably there must be others, seeing as you named myself and Cllr.Moss.

Do try and remember, before attempting to second guess what I might have done if your little chum had held on to power, that I'm not tied by blind party loyalty.

I'm free to speak my own mind, and have no political axe to grind. Unlike some.

If savings need to be made, bringing the borough in line with the costs in the rest of Lancashire, it seems like a no brainer.

Back to posts by politicans.

Now they no longer have control of the council, are we to take it the Conservative councillors who are members of Accy Web, are going to remain mute?

Seems a shame.

Those in oppostition used to have freedom to spout off on here.

Guess we'll just have to make do with their little poodle's yaps.

:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 930900)

I actually think its time you got a life, and stopped being bitter and twisted, when people point out your numerous short comings but I guess that will never happen

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 930901)

Then perhaps you shouldn't name me, attempting to guess what I would have posted if H.B.C. was still under Tory control.

Let me spell it out very clearly, so even those blinded by party allegiance can understand.

Given that we are facing cuts, it seems an inevitability that Hyndburn's cremation/interment costs are brought into line with the rest of Lancashire.

I'd have thought much the same whoever happened to control the council when this happened.

As stated earlier I think it's very much a non-story, and certainly not worthy of a front page one.

I'm quite aware of my own shortcomings.

The main one being not suffering fools gladly.

Originally Posted by cashman (Post 930912)

well having read this exchange n not givin a toss either way, cos yer both mates, i can honestly say i think yeh asked fer it.:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 930904)

And no doubt that post will be repeated time after time after time after time, infinitum, I'm sure I'm not the only member on here who has noticed that you are always right, and woe betide anybody who dares to question the GREAT ONE, but if they do it ends up with snide remarks coming think and fast for the next 10 post until they are beaten into submission, whence you can sit back with a smug grim say that told um 10 times, just wonder what would happen if I decided to reciprocate, the mods would be all over me like a rash.

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 930904)

And no doubt that post will be repeated time after time after time after time, infinitum, I'm sure I'm not the only member on here who has noticed that you are always right

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 930901)

The main one being not suffering fools gladly.

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 930900)

I actually think its time you got a life, and stopped being bitter and twisted, when people point out your numerous short comings but I guess that will never happen

Originally Posted by DaveinGermany (Post 930938)

Seems to me it's all about making political capital out of the sorrow of others. If it was one of my kith & kin requiring funereal services I would want the best I could afford for them regardless of the councils "take", I'd not put things on hold & go looking round at other councils to "compare the market".

By using such an emotional event in any way to score politically is just simply obscene & pretty low even by the standards of some politicians, furthermore it adds even more turmoil to an already grieving & upset family.

Just a point of note, the quote below is taken from an article (Accrington Observer 02 Sept 2011) which Rindy posted :-

"Funeral charges, which have gone up by more than £100 in just nine months, have been branded a ‘death tax’.

And the HBC Council changed leadership when ?

Originally Posted by DaveinGermany (Post 930938)

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington (Post 930945)

I don't think it has much to do with the change of leadership. There was a change of Government...