tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735085699153339257.post2556928599107877199..comments2024-02-06T12:09:18.943+00:00Comments on The Witty Ways of a Wayward Woman: Political Scandals and a Dollar CureJane Turleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01441332018679664175noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735085699153339257.post-50424820498240781662009-06-17T18:24:57.001+01:002009-06-17T18:24:57.001+01:00Whats new about pompous greedy politiciaans ? I gu...Whats new about pompous greedy politiciaans ? I guess theyre the same the world over. I remember reading about the Bedfords whenI was a child -a book called the Silver Spoon or something . Someone was hanged for murder - I remem,ber that gory bitAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14157665564024320442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735085699153339257.post-43705101229892836992009-06-15T20:49:15.525+01:002009-06-15T20:49:15.525+01:00Sue,
I guess power corrupts pretty much everywher...Sue,<br /><br />I guess power corrupts pretty much everywhere:( <br /><br />Gary,<br /><br />I can't agree with you. Evidence - there are some MPs who haven't claimed a single penny and who no doubt could have done if they so wished.<br /><br />It's all a matter of conscience, about what you believe is ethically right or wrong. If those MPs who have resigned had no guilt they would not have taken that course of action. I know I wouldn't.Jane Turleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01441332018679664175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735085699153339257.post-49186613642245667862009-06-15T19:20:25.524+01:002009-06-15T19:20:25.524+01:00I'm not just saying this to be controvercial, ...I'm not just saying this to be controvercial, but what a load of all pony! and I've several debates, the longest one is still on-going with my brother-in-law, about this expenses carry on raging on. <br /><br />I'm not big on politics at all, but one thing is certain, just about every person not in on this fiddle, WOULD BE in on this fiddle given half the chance. It's a fact. People moving from flat to flat to avoid paying inheritance, paying solicitors to get as much tax relief as possible.<br /><br />My brother-in-law, hope he don't mind me saying, screws the government on his travelling expenses, BECAUSE HE CAN. IT's LEGAL SO LET'S FILL OUR BOOTS!<br /><br />Which ever employer you work for, you claim every mortal thing out of the blood sucking bar stewards, and rightly so. Who wouldn't take as much as is legally possible?<br />Politicians or not, they're only doing what every one of us would.<br /><br />the laws got to change, because human nature, when it comes cold cash, certainly will not.<br /><br />Right I'm off to right a letter of complaint becuase I've paid far too much tax this year. Shame on my accountant, he's for t'chop!gary davisonhttp://www.gary-davison.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735085699153339257.post-44458737150286826872009-06-15T17:28:32.466+01:002009-06-15T17:28:32.466+01:00Sounds just like what happens here in our Third Wo...Sounds just like what happens here in our Third World countries! Probably learnt the right lessons from the former colonisers (or vice versa)??hillgrandmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01805698959846687562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735085699153339257.post-6265186606731399282009-06-12T21:55:35.670+01:002009-06-12T21:55:35.670+01:00Well Roxy I don't mind if you rant or do some ...Well Roxy I don't mind if you rant or do some serious woofing; I'm a good listener!<br /><br />I used to be very interested in politics and then the kids came along and everything took a back seat - now the brain cells are reawakening I'm starting to think again ( which is probably a dangerous situation!)<br /><br />So you don't want me to talk politics just stick to the silly stuff eh? Damn, I was hoping to turn this blog into an intellectual one! <br /><br />Now tell me...how does a local Gov worker get to take his dog into work? Are you the dog warden??Jane Turleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01441332018679664175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735085699153339257.post-34179038942777794652009-06-12T20:48:26.304+01:002009-06-12T20:48:26.304+01:00Ahh you see this expenses furore is just the thing...Ahh you see this expenses furore is just the thing to wake people up and actually care a little about who runs our country.<br /><br />I've lost count of the apathetic non-voters who are up in arms about BNP getting two Euro seats. Well if you don't vote, you don't get the right to complain.<br /><br />Working for local govt, I see and question things that make me furious. Like a Chief Exec who gets fired, but the press release says early retirement, with a half million golden handshake and not a bad word said about how incompetent he was. I could go on but this isn't my soap box... it's yours ;)<br /><br />Right, no more politics ... OK?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17239726848202754970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735085699153339257.post-48571809455748402162009-06-11T17:46:19.087+01:002009-06-11T17:46:19.087+01:00Yes - politicians do have quite a few features tha...Yes - politicians do have quite a few features that resemble puppets - including the noses that won't stop growing!<br /><br />I'm probably being a bit harsh on poor David, for all I know he could have spent a lifetime devoted to local politics - but somehow the idea of him in Westminister just doesn't sit comfortably with me.<br /><br />Yes, it is a huge mess. But I hope that out of chaos will come order. Fingers crossed anyway.Jane Turleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01441332018679664175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4735085699153339257.post-9560983001174019022009-06-11T13:39:11.881+01:002009-06-11T13:39:11.881+01:00C'mon Jane. Dancing like a puppet is a fundam...C'mon Jane. Dancing like a puppet is a fundamental job skill for politicians, right? <br /> <br />What a mess. I think you're right that a broader base of real world experience would enable better decision making. Gentlemen who count floating duck houses among their basic needs might lack empathy for those needing dinner or health care.Heather Dugan (Footsteps)http://www.heatherdugan.com/blog/noreply@blogger.com