Alien Circumstance Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Originally posted by warringtoncouncil.is good: The internet is great, You don't know anything about the people who you communicate with. The campaign is not about class it's about children. we all need to remember that. Assumption is the source of all cockup's (WBC 2008) Exactly - however would you deny that supporters of Woolston School have made several postings on various Warrington-based forums attempting to besmirch Padgate High School - these are usually prefaced by such classic openers as ` I am not a snob however I would keep my child off school rather than have them going to Padgate High `( appeared on a Warrington website and also a sentiment widely expressed at a Woolston School supporters meeting ... You cannot get involved in local politics , which this campaign is in essence all about , and abrogate responsibilty for the actions of your supporters ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywonka Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Crikey, it's starting to look like a proper debate on WWW: well done to all. Welcome to the newbies, and keep it up folks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Settle Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Gosh and I thought I knew a lot about the people where I am a Parish Councillor. Doesn't a crisi bring out the best in everyone . I can't belive some of the comments that I have just read. Stop bitching and focus on the children its their future. I was the chair of governors of a local primary school in the area and when we had to fight to prevent Tim from closing it we had to go right down to the wire. Fortunately we had and still have a tremendous unified spirit we worked as a team of staff, pupils, governors and parents. We didn't start a war with other schools they worked with us and together we succeeded. A sort of grind down the opposition. I was reminded time after time that we are doing it for the children and we are in for the long haul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kennedy Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Originally posted by warringtoncouncil.is good: Everyone please can you inform your councillor of your opinion and tell them who is the voter Alas in local elections the vast majority of voters don't vote.....on the basis that politics doesn't interest me, or it doesn't affect me...or I'm too busy....or politicians are all the same etc etc. So if events at Woolston wake people up to realise that politics and politicians, local, national and international, and the decisions that they make, affect all of our lives all of the time, it will be a good thing. [ 18.11.2007, 09:37: Message edited by: Paul Kennedy ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Settle Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 I was a bit puuzzlws at the start there Paul but you came through with a good finish. Please let your Councillor know how you feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLC Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 I will upload the photos as soon as i can for you Geoff. 'Where is TLC?' I'm here! :biggrinbounce: :crazy: :spin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Settle Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Cheers lovely smiley face :loveyou: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kennedy Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Originally posted by Geoff Settle: I was a bit puuzzlws at the start there Paul but you came through with a good finish. Please let your Councillor know how you feel. No, I'm not bothering with the indirect approach.......think I'll deal direct, cut out the middleman....or woman, ........and try and get elected.....yet again....next May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kennedy Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Originally posted by Geoff Settle: I was a bit puuzzlws at the start there Paul but you came through with a good finish. Don't I always Geoff, don't I always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 With finite budgets, the Council have clearly been forced into "choosing" - remember the film "Sophie's Choice"? If folk really want to keep ALL our schools open and end this demographic lottery, they should start pestering their MPs to get THEIR Government to increase funding and then perhaps we can have smaller class sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Settle Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Well Helen Jones their MP was there supporting them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Your so innocent Geoff; it's no wonder they prey on your gullibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Settle Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 I think you've been at home behind your red door too long mate. I'll carry on believing what I want I'm an independent thinker and make my own mind up. Unlike you I'm prepared to go the extra mile on this issue, never say never. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kennedy Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Originally posted by Geoff Settle: Well Helen Jones their MP was there supporting them. That's their campaign done for then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kennedy Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Originally posted by Geoff Settle: I'm prepared to go the extra mile on this issue, never say never. Thought you had dodgy joints and blood pressure problems Geoff, be careful. [ 18.11.2007, 14:21: Message edited by: Paul Kennedy ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 He's back on the tablets though and posting again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Settle Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 I have but there was no march so it saved my knee, however it was very cold on those skittle steps and it went right through me. Not to worry too much Paul had strategically chosen the venue to be close to the coffee shops so we soon got warmed up. He's learning all the time as a protest leader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Originally posted by asperity: I think Eagle's comment was tongue in cheek. Do I detect a sense of humour by-pass here? Complaining and fighting at local level does nothing as although some will appear sympathetic the same old story applies ie 'it's national level that pulls the strings but we do sympathise with you all'. Complain at national level and they will be sympathetic and tell you that they agree blah blah but also tell you that they do NOT get involved with Local issues as it's upto the Local Authority So there you go... sense of humour eradicated and is it any wonder ?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Dismayed, The local politicians only get involved on the streets "AFTER" the final decision has been taken. the secret for Joe Public is to know what is going on in their community and take up arms "BEFORE" the decisions get taken. IF people told their local cllrs that they would vote them out at the next election, they might pay a bit more attention and put forward the views of the public. I will always remember the closure of Knutsford Rd Post Office. They were all lined up getting the public to sign petitions that would NOT reverse the done deal. What a con. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Settle Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 So you just give up then? I'm glad to see that the Save WCHS is not stopping until it has exhausted every avenue what ever the end result. Who knows what they will try next but at least they are trying and letting the decision makers know how they feel? These people are not political but they are starting to understand the political process. . I need to update my IT skills as and learn how to reduce the size of the phoo. I used to know how in the old days. For more photos moe photos of Saturdays demo [ 19.11.2007, 05:55: Message edited by: Geoff Settle ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Geoff, where did I mention giving up? When things hit the street, it is normally a done deal. I am suggesting that people need to be more aware and act earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Settle Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Apologies so your with us then Pete cheers mate. Tanks for your support:D [ 19.11.2007, 08:18: Message edited by: Geoff Settle ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 See you were in the thick of the action Geoff! The joys of being a house husband! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 It's a done deal - no doubt the Lib'Tories have calculated the political fallout and find it tolerable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kennedy Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Coupled to which the Lib Dems could also always try and say that it was all the fault really of the Conservative Executive Member who has the schools brief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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