Posted by: Stewie Griffin, Glasgow on 1:17pm Fri 9 Nov 07
Oh joy. Prepare yourselves for huge council tax hikes.
Oh joy. Prepare yourselves for huge council tax hikes.
Posted by: yerauldda, West End Exile on 1:24pm Fri 9 Nov 07
forget the council tax hikes
i'm saving up for a pint at tourist rates
forget the council tax hikes
i'm saving up for a pint at tourist rates
Posted by: Stewie Griffin, Glasgow on 1:32pm Fri 9 Nov 07
Honestly, do they really think the average Glaswegian will be thrilled about this?
Honestly, do they really think the average Glaswegian will be thrilled about this?
Posted by: workinhard, Glasgow on 1:44pm Fri 9 Nov 07
[quote][bold]Stewie Griffin[/bold] wrote:
Honestly, do they really think the average Glaswegian will be thrilled about this? [/quote] yes!!
Stewie Griffin wrote:
Honestly, do they really think the average Glaswegian will be thrilled about this?
yes!!
Posted by: West Ender, Glasgow on 1:48pm Fri 9 Nov 07
What is wrong with you people? This is a job well done!
I visited Vancouver this summer, they have the Winter Olympics in 2010. It's NOT the Summer Olympics which is viewed as a much bigger event BUT the city is alive with excitement and the people are optimistic. They are building a new rapid transit system for the Games, the construction of new housing, thereby jobs being generated by The Games, is amazing.
For goodness sake switch of your computers and go out and live a little in the REAL world.
I don't think either of you "Stewie or yerauldda", speak for the "average Glaswegian or at least I sincerely hope you don't.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL INVOLVED IN WINNING THIS MAJOR EVENT FOR GLASGOW!
What is wrong with you people? This is a job well done!
I visited Vancouver this summer, they have the Winter Olympics in 2010. It's NOT the Summer Olympics which is viewed as a much bigger event BUT the city is alive with excitement and the people are optimistic. They are building a new rapid transit system for the Games, the construction of new housing, thereby jobs being generated by The Games, is amazing.
For goodness sake switch of your computers and go out and live a little in the REAL world.
I don't think either of you "Stewie or yerauldda", speak for the "average Glaswegian or at least I sincerely hope you don't.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL INVOLVED IN WINNING THIS MAJOR EVENT FOR GLASGOW!
Posted by: CC, Paisley on 1:49pm Fri 9 Nov 07
What a miserable bunch of comments! This is going to bring much needed regeneration of the East End not to mention the jobs created. If your bothered about the masses invading, moving to Paisley....it's a ghost town.
What a miserable bunch of comments! This is going to bring much needed regeneration of the East End not to mention the jobs created. If your bothered about the masses invading, moving to Paisley....it's a ghost town.
Posted by: Big Al, Glasgow on 1:51pm Fri 9 Nov 07
[quote][bold]Stewie Griffin[/bold] wrote:
Honestly, do they really think the average Glaswegian will be thrilled about this? [/quote] Well yes, I do think the ordinary Glaswegian will be happy that the games are coming to Glasgow. Part of being a Glaswegian is being proud of your city and this is our chance to show it to the rest of the world.
This is just the next step up from Glasgow's success at hosting the Champion's League and Uefa Cup finals in recent years. Also, Glasgow is a major conference destination. I don't see how holding the Commonwealth Games is any different??
I would say the comments by Stewie Griffin and yarauldda are an embarassment to Glasgow. The news has just been announced the first comments are just slating it.
Stewie Griffin wrote:
Honestly, do they really think the average Glaswegian will be thrilled about this?
Well yes, I do think the ordinary Glaswegian will be happy that the games are coming to Glasgow. Part of being a Glaswegian is being proud of your city and this is our chance to show it to the rest of the world.
This is just the next step up from Glasgow's success at hosting the Champion's League and Uefa Cup finals in recent years. Also, Glasgow is a major conference destination. I don't see how holding the Commonwealth Games is any different??
I would say the comments by Stewie Griffin and yarauldda are an embarassment to Glasgow. The news has just been announced the first comments are just slating it.
Posted by: workinhard, Glasgow on 1:53pm Fri 9 Nov 07
[quote][bold]CC[/bold] wrote:
What a miserable bunch of comments! This is going to bring much needed regeneration of the East End not to mention the jobs created. If your bothered about the masses invading, moving to Paisley....it's a ghost town.[/quote] CC - I wouldn't rise to it - too many people living for yesterday!! Some people just like to object or put a negative spin on everything. It's fantastic news that Glasgow has won the Games!!
CC wrote:
What a miserable bunch of comments! This is going to bring much needed regeneration of the East End not to mention the jobs created. If your bothered about the masses invading, moving to Paisley....it's a ghost town.
CC - I wouldn't rise to it - too many people living for yesterday!! Some people just like to object or put a negative spin on everything. It's fantastic news that Glasgow has won the Games!!
Posted by: Shifty, Anniesland on 1:53pm Fri 9 Nov 07
[quote][bold]workinhard[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Stewie Griffin[/bold] wrote: Honestly, do they really think the average Glaswegian will be thrilled about this? [/quote] yes!![/quote] With a name like workinhard you're hardly the average Glaswegian.
workinhard wrote:
Stewie Griffin wrote: Honestly, do they really think the average Glaswegian will be thrilled about this?
yes!!
With a name like workinhard you're hardly the average Glaswegian.
Posted by: workinhard, Glasgow on 2:11pm Fri 9 Nov 07
[quote][bold]Shifty[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]workinhard[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Stewie Griffin[/bold] wrote: Honestly, do they really think the average Glaswegian will be thrilled about this? [/quote] yes!![/quote] With a name like workinhard you're hardly the average Glaswegian.[/quote] lol - there is no such thing as an average Glaswegian.....that'
s what makes it a special city!
Shifty wrote:
workinhard wrote: Stewie Griffin wrote: Honestly, do they really think the average Glaswegian will be thrilled about this?
yes!!
With a name like workinhard you're hardly the average Glaswegian.
lol - there is no such thing as an average Glaswegian.....that'
s what makes it a special city!
Posted by: marty, Finnieston on 2:15pm Fri 9 Nov 07
What an achievement for the city by the bid team. At 47 votes to 24 the professionalism and persistance paid off. The acceleration of the city's regeneration and inspiration of a generation of children will give a real boost to Scotland.
To the moaners and pessimests; take a step back and see the once in a lifetime opportunity to change your city for the better!
What an achievement for the city by the bid team. At 47 votes to 24 the professionalism and persistance paid off. The acceleration of the city's regeneration and inspiration of a generation of children will give a real boost to Scotland.
To the moaners and pessimests; take a step back and see the once in a lifetime opportunity to change your city for the better!
Posted by: yerauldda, West End Exile on 2:21pm Fri 9 Nov 07
[quote]moving to Paisley....it's a ghost town.[/quote]
i'd rather gouge out my own lungs with a blunt spoon
moving to Paisley....it's a ghost town.
i'd rather gouge out my own lungs with a blunt spoon
Posted by: workinhard, Glasgow on 2:28pm Fri 9 Nov 07
What next....
our national football team has hauled itself from the lowly ranks of world football, to being just oustide the top ten.......two teams in the Champions League Group stages, one in the Uefa Cup...
Glasgow wins the 2014 Commonwealth Games.....
...is it worth a fiver on Jim Watt coming out of retirement to become the oldest ever boxer to hold a world title!!!
What next....
our national football team has hauled itself from the lowly ranks of world football, to being just oustide the top ten.......two teams in the Champions League Group stages, one in the Uefa Cup...
Glasgow wins the 2014 Commonwealth Games.....
...is it worth a fiver on Jim Watt coming out of retirement to become the oldest ever boxer to hold a world title!!!
Posted by: RMH, Strathbungo on 2:31pm Fri 9 Nov 07
[bold]CC[/bold] wrote:
What a miserable bunch of comments!
If you think it's bad here, have a wander over to the Daily Mail. To a [Neanderthal] man, the comments page on the story is full of Little Englanders whining that they will be paying for it all.
CC wrote:
What a miserable bunch of comments!
If you think it's bad here, have a wander over to the Daily Mail. To a man, the comments page on the story is full of Little Englanders whining that they will be paying for it all.
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 2:33pm Fri 9 Nov 07
As another cynic, and realist - I have to say this expenditure had better be worthwhile, and sustainable. Despite all the builders, and other contractors given valuable work in the preparation for the mere 11 days in July 2014, there will be many drawbacks!
The most worrying thing seems to be the risk Glasgow will be another London, with masses of debt, and decades of paying off the huge loans needed to regenerate itself.
Major work must be carried out on a wide range of areas, not least the Leisure / Sports Facilities needed. And kowing their upkeep way beyond 2014 is being considered equally.
Theres Glasgows delapitated, 111 year old "Toy - Train" Subway System, which even if it does have an additional station serving the Commonwealth Village, it will not be nearly enough to prove itself viable on the world stage.
See:[bold] http:www.subway2020.
com[/bold]
Glasgow must be one of the few cities that still is yet to have a ring road system, which links up the M74, and takes the horrendous levels of traffic off the congested, accident prone M8.
Glasgow has still failed to provide an Airport Rail Link with its city.
Glasgow's Bus Infrastructure Service since its de-regulation, has seen rogue operators with their filthy buses. It's main provider has become overpriced, profiteering and completely inneficient in serving isolated parts of Glasgow which still have no linking bus routes.
Until we have far more effort to get cars OFF the roads, and prioritise Public Transport far more we will never compete on the world stage with out infrastructure, which is frankly a joke.
This result for Glasgows City Councillors must be a [bold] HUGE WAKE UP CALL[/bold]for all Councillors concerned, in integrating, and joining up Glasgows fragmented infrastructure.
Lets just hope SPT and other transport agencys all wake up and bring their trains,buses and Glasgows subway into line with the 21st Century.
AND FINALLY - GLASGOWS PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES MUST NOT BE FORGOTTEN. OUTER LYING AREAS, REPAIRS, EVERY DAY MAINTAINENCE, AND RUNNING OF THE CITY MUST NOT SUFFER.
AND IF GLASGOW IS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN INCLUSION OF ALL ITS PEOPLE BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER THIS 2014 BID FAR MORE TRANSPARENCY AND OPENESS MUST BE SEEN FROM GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL IN FUTURE.
As another cynic, and realist - I have to say this expenditure had better be worthwhile, and sustainable. Despite all the builders, and other contractors given valuable work in the preparation for the mere 11 days in July 2014, there will be many drawbacks!
The most worrying thing seems to be the risk Glasgow will be another London, with masses of debt, and decades of paying off the huge loans needed to regenerate itself.
Major work must be carried out on a wide range of areas, not least the Leisure / Sports Facilities needed. And kowing their upkeep way beyond 2014 is being considered equally.
Theres Glasgows delapitated, 111 year old "Toy - Train" Subway System, which even if it does have an additional station serving the Commonwealth Village, it will not be nearly enough to prove itself viable on the world stage.
See:
http:www.subway2020.
com
Glasgow must be one of the few cities that still is yet to have a ring road system, which links up the M74, and takes the horrendous levels of traffic off the congested, accident prone M8.
Glasgow has still failed to provide an Airport Rail Link with its city.
Glasgow's Bus Infrastructure Service since its de-regulation, has seen rogue operators with their filthy buses. It's main provider has become overpriced, profiteering and completely inneficient in serving isolated parts of Glasgow which still have no linking bus routes.
Until we have far more effort to get cars OFF the roads, and prioritise Public Transport far more we will never compete on the world stage with out infrastructure, which is frankly a joke.
This result for Glasgows City Councillors must be a
HUGE WAKE UP CALLfor all Councillors concerned, in integrating, and joining up Glasgows fragmented infrastructure.
Lets just hope SPT and other transport agencys all wake up and bring their trains,buses and Glasgows subway into line with the 21st Century.
AND FINALLY - GLASGOWS PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES MUST NOT BE FORGOTTEN. OUTER LYING AREAS, REPAIRS, EVERY DAY MAINTAINENCE, AND RUNNING OF THE CITY MUST NOT SUFFER.
AND IF GLASGOW IS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN INCLUSION OF ALL ITS PEOPLE BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER THIS 2014 BID FAR MORE TRANSPARENCY AND OPENESS MUST BE SEEN FROM GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL IN FUTURE.
Posted by: Stewie Griffin, Glasgow on 2:40pm Fri 9 Nov 07
Transparancy from GCC??? A sporting contest in itself. The cost of this will run into the billions, it will not benefit the ordinary Glaswegian and we will be stuck with many white elephant sport stadia.
The majority of it will be in Dalmarnock. Not exactly the heart of the city or easily accessible, is it.
Transparancy from GCC??? A sporting contest in itself. The cost of this will run into the billions, it will not benefit the ordinary Glaswegian and we will be stuck with many white elephant sport stadia.
The majority of it will be in Dalmarnock. Not exactly the heart of the city or easily accessible, is it.
Posted by: Proud of Glasgow, Coatbridge on 3:04pm Fri 9 Nov 07
What a miserable, negative, disappointing, childish bunch of comments. A disservice to Glasgow and the majority of Glaswegians.
Get a grip of yourselves - winning the Commonwealth Games can only be good for the regeneration and profile of Glasgow. This city has come a long way in recent years, and the Games - while being a challenge for all involved - will take it further still.
Today is for celebrating Glasgow's success, not focusing on the negatives. Just enjoy the moment. Yes - there is a lot of work to do, and there will be expense: but the motivational factor this award could have cannot be ignored.
I suppose if we beat the Italians at Hampden next Saturday there will be complaints about that as well.
Come on - be proud of your city, its people and its achievement.
And by the way, I'm a Londoner who wouldn't want to live anywhere else in the UK than this fantastic city.
What a miserable, negative, disappointing, childish bunch of comments. A disservice to Glasgow and the majority of Glaswegians.
Get a grip of yourselves - winning the Commonwealth Games can only be good for the regeneration and profile of Glasgow. This city has come a long way in recent years, and the Games - while being a challenge for all involved - will take it further still.
Today is for celebrating Glasgow's success, not focusing on the negatives. Just enjoy the moment. Yes - there is a lot of work to do, and there will be expense: but the motivational factor this award could have cannot be ignored.
I suppose if we beat the Italians at Hampden next Saturday there will be complaints about that as well.
Come on - be proud of your city, its people and its achievement.
And by the way, I'm a Londoner who wouldn't want to live anywhere else in the UK than this fantastic city.
Posted by: Bobby Brown, Gotham City on 3:13pm Fri 9 Nov 07
Morris Holms - away and boil yer heed ya racist numpty. Glasgow doesn't need folk like you!
Well Done Glasgow - looking forward to having the commonwealth countries over here for some proper hospitality.
It will be great for the city and there will be a good buzz around the place.
I might even volunteer!
Morris Holms - away and boil yer heed ya racist numpty. Glasgow doesn't need folk like you!
Well Done Glasgow - looking forward to having the commonwealth countries over here for some proper hospitality.
It will be great for the city and there will be a good buzz around the place.
I might even volunteer!
Posted by: debbie, glasgow, East End on 3:14pm Fri 9 Nov 07
I for one am really happy about Glasgow winning the games. I live in the east end, maybe not near Dalmarnock, but well done Glasgow for winning and even competing.
How annoying is it that people dont appreciate all the hard work done by the people promoting and working on the bid. The amount of jobs and new homes that will be created as a result will be a huge benefit to the city and will help promote the east end, which as we all know doesnt have the best reputation.
I for one am really happy about Glasgow winning the games. I live in the east end, maybe not near Dalmarnock, but well done Glasgow for winning and even competing.
How annoying is it that people dont appreciate all the hard work done by the people promoting and working on the bid. The amount of jobs and new homes that will be created as a result will be a huge benefit to the city and will help promote the east end, which as we all know doesnt have the best reputation.
Posted by: sb1987, Glasgow on 3:31pm Fri 9 Nov 07
this is not just glasgow day but its a dawn of a new era in scotland well done team.
this is not just glasgow day but its a dawn of a new era in scotland well done team.
Posted by: Aly, knightswood on 3:35pm Fri 9 Nov 07
[quote][bold]Proud of Glasgow[/bold] wrote:
What a miserable, negative, disappointing, childish bunch of comments. A disservice to Glasgow and the majority of Glaswegians. Get a grip of yourselves - winning the Commonwealth Games can only be good for the regeneration and profile of Glasgow. This city has come a long way in recent years, and the Games - while being a challenge for all involved - will take it further still. Today is for celebrating Glasgow's success, not focusing on the negatives. Just enjoy the moment. Yes - there is a lot of work to do, and there will be expense: but the motivational factor this award could have cannot be ignored. I suppose if we beat the Italians at Hampden next Saturday there will be complaints about that as well. Come on - be proud of your city, its people and its achievement. And by the way, I'm a Londoner who wouldn't want to live anywhere else in the UK than this fantastic city. [/quote] COATBRIDGE IS IN NORTH LANARKSHIRE NOT GLASGOW STOOPID!
Proud of Glasgow wrote:
What a miserable, negative, disappointing, childish bunch of comments. A disservice to Glasgow and the majority of Glaswegians. Get a grip of yourselves - winning the Commonwealth Games can only be good for the regeneration and profile of Glasgow. This city has come a long way in recent years, and the Games - while being a challenge for all involved - will take it further still. Today is for celebrating Glasgow's success, not focusing on the negatives. Just enjoy the moment. Yes - there is a lot of work to do, and there will be expense: but the motivational factor this award could have cannot be ignored. I suppose if we beat the Italians at Hampden next Saturday there will be complaints about that as well. Come on - be proud of your city, its people and its achievement. And by the way, I'm a Londoner who wouldn't want to live anywhere else in the UK than this fantastic city.
COATBRIDGE IS IN NORTH LANARKSHIRE NOT GLASGOW STOOPID!
Posted by: pete, Bearsden on 4:45pm Fri 9 Nov 07
What a load of sycophantic cr*p is being posted on here!
What a load of sycophantic cr*p is being posted on here!
Posted by: PG, NC, USA on 4:49pm Fri 9 Nov 07
Congratulations Glasgow - you deserve it - what a disservice that some of the comments that have been made are. Be proud of our City, our achievements. Some-one always profits from these events - but Glasgow will profit in employment, tourist industry and many other things - I can't wait to tell all my friends here in the US what a great achievement not only for Glasgow but for Scotland as a whole - I know that I will definately be home in 2014, celebrating alongside everyone.
Congratulations Glasgow - you deserve it - what a disservice that some of the comments that have been made are. Be proud of our City, our achievements. Some-one always profits from these events - but Glasgow will profit in employment, tourist industry and many other things - I can't wait to tell all my friends here in the US what a great achievement not only for Glasgow but for Scotland as a whole - I know that I will definately be home in 2014, celebrating alongside everyone.
Posted by: jim, Glasgow on 4:49pm Fri 9 Nov 07
Good for Glasgow ,At least we wont make a shambles of it like Edinburgh did,We have chance to put things right.The Airport Rail link is a MUST ,
Good for Glasgow ,At least we wont make a shambles of it like Edinburgh did,We have chance to put things right.The Airport Rail link is a MUST ,
Posted by: Proud of Glasgow, Coatbridge on 5:01pm Fri 9 Nov 07
Aly - thanks for the geography lesson; means a lot coming from someone as clearly enlightened as you.
As for Pete 'sycophantic crap' from Bearsden - is it any more crap than your narrow minded comments - such as Poofy Purcell?
Very sad and bitter.
Aly - thanks for the geography lesson; means a lot coming from someone as clearly enlightened as you.
As for Pete 'sycophantic crap' from Bearsden - is it any more crap than your narrow minded comments - such as Poofy Purcell?
Very sad and bitter.
Posted by: Mark E Smith, Cumbernauld on 5:17pm Fri 9 Nov 07
In a city as divided as Glasgow its good to see that all the money and redevelopment will be right outside the door of one of our famous football clubs,whilst the other can make do with the eggchasing but I forgot Govan doesnt need any money or regeneration.
In a city as divided as Glasgow its good to see that all the money and redevelopment will be right outside the door of one of our famous football clubs,whilst the other can make do with the eggchasing but I forgot Govan doesnt need any money or regeneration.
Posted by: Frank Bray on 5:17pm Fri 9 Nov 07
I would like the East End to be regenerated. But I would also like the same to happen to other areas of the city. And I would also like to ask precisely what benefits the wealthy Celtic Football Club will be getting from this event (surely no-one would want to sweep such a reasonable question under the carpet?).
I would like the East End to be regenerated. But I would also like the same to happen to other areas of the city. And I would also like to ask precisely what benefits the wealthy Celtic Football Club will be getting from this event (surely no-one would want to sweep such a reasonable question under the carpet?).
Posted by: Glasgowlifeboat, Glasgow Green on 5:19pm Fri 9 Nov 07
We have the Games, like it or not, so let us now all work together to make this a great event and a chance to further improve the City.
Well done the Glasgow team.
We have the Games, like it or not, so let us now all work together to make this a great event and a chance to further improve the City.
Well done the Glasgow team.
Posted by: hugo, south side on 5:26pm Fri 9 Nov 07
[quote][bold]Stewie Griffin[/bold] wrote:
Honestly, do they really think the average Glaswegian will be thrilled about this? [/quote] Yes, only the narrow minded few like will have such a poor and negative outlook :-)
Stewie Griffin wrote:
Honestly, do they really think the average Glaswegian will be thrilled about this?
Yes, only the narrow minded few like will have such a poor and negative outlook :-)
Posted by: SKYE, GLASGOW on 5:41pm Fri 9 Nov 07
Not wishing to seem cynical!
What happened to EDINBURGH "C-G "through CouncilTax non input.
Answer ;they flopped!
These Games will be subsidizing Purcell's
ego trip.
Not wishing to seem cynical!
What happened to EDINBURGH "C-G "through CouncilTax non input.
Answer ;they flopped!
These Games will be subsidizing Purcell's
ego trip.
Posted by: robert mckenna, Bad Harzburg, Germany on 5:49pm Fri 9 Nov 07
Good luck and congrats. to a job well done. I am very surprised at reading the negativities by some mailers. You must realise that improvements on a large scale will be on the agenda in the forthcoming years. always look on the bright side of life.
Good luck and congrats. to a job well done. I am very surprised at reading the negativities by some mailers. You must realise that improvements on a large scale will be on the agenda in the forthcoming years. always look on the bright side of life.
Posted by: Vera Smart, Glasgow on 5:58pm Fri 9 Nov 07
Oh, goody - another PFI pig trough-fest for the usual suspects is about to commence, one suspects. Who will be picking-up the tab ? - Us!
Any regeneration benefits will be incidental, I think. I mean just look at the over-priced fiasco The London Olympics have become already.
Oh, goody - another PFI pig trough-fest for the usual suspects is about to commence, one suspects. Who will be picking-up the tab ? - Us!
Any regeneration benefits will be incidental, I think. I mean just look at the over-priced fiasco The London Olympics have become already.
Posted by: thistlemad on 6:10pm Fri 9 Nov 07
Read through the comments so far, and I`m SHOCKED at the amount of people who are actually FOR these games.
Only the millionaire hotel owners, bar owners and restraunt owners will be delighted at this. Possibly the bus companies and the taxi drivers too.
BUT HERES A THOUGHT .......... all the "regeneration" work and other building work thats going to commence ....... HOW MANY GLASWEGIANS WILL GET JOBS????
It will be Poles, Romanians etc etc etc. GDC has NEVER insisted on any locals being employed on ANY job they pay for. The reason? Its unfair on non Glaswegians!!!!!
This is BAD for Glasgow and BAD for Scotland.
Read through the comments so far, and I`m SHOCKED at the amount of people who are actually FOR these games.
Only the millionaire hotel owners, bar owners and restraunt owners will be delighted at this. Possibly the bus companies and the taxi drivers too.
BUT HERES A THOUGHT .......... all the "regeneration" work and other building work thats going to commence ....... HOW MANY GLASWEGIANS WILL GET JOBS????
It will be Poles, Romanians etc etc etc. GDC has NEVER insisted on any locals being employed on ANY job they pay for. The reason? Its unfair on non Glaswegians!!!!!
This is BAD for Glasgow and BAD for Scotland.
Posted by: mgtf, glasgow east on 6:27pm Fri 9 Nov 07
WHY ARE THERE SO MANY NEGATIVE PEOPLE THAT USE THIS SITE TO COMMENT. get a life.
well done to glasgow and all who took part in getting this result. i was there today in tollcross park leisure centre and the atmosphere was amazing. i live in the east end and im glad we got it as the area will be totally transformed. Glasgow is a lovely city and im so proud that people from all over the world will come and visit.
WHY ARE THERE SO MANY NEGATIVE PEOPLE THAT USE THIS SITE TO COMMENT. get a life.
well done to glasgow and all who took part in getting this result. i was there today in tollcross park leisure centre and the atmosphere was amazing. i live in the east end and im glad we got it as the area will be totally transformed. Glasgow is a lovely city and im so proud that people from all over the world will come and visit.
Posted by: alexparade, Glasgow on 6:34pm Fri 9 Nov 07
I popped out of my city centre office about 4pm and never saw any of the reported street parties, general euphoria or even cars beeping their horns that have been reported by the 2014 press office here and elsewhere. Could it be that as usual apathy is sweeping the city, not joy??
I popped out of my city centre office about 4pm and never saw any of the reported street parties, general euphoria or even cars beeping their horns that have been reported by the 2014 press office here and elsewhere. Could it be that as usual apathy is sweeping the city, not joy??
Posted by: Biffo the bear, beano town on 6:43pm Fri 9 Nov 07
[quote][bold]mgtf[/bold] wrote:
WHY ARE THERE SO MANY NEGATIVE PEOPLE THAT USE THIS SITE TO COMMENT. get a life.
well done to glasgow and all who took part in getting this result. i was there today in tollcross park leisure centre and the atmosphere was amazing. i live in the east end and im glad we got it as the area will be totally transformed. Glasgow is a lovely city and im so proud that people from all over the world will come and visit. [/quote] It isnt that we are NEGATIVE, its because we know what is going to happen..We the taxpayer of this fine city will be shafted as usual & we will not benefit from the Commonwealth pig trough..The only people who will benefit is the council officials, building contractors etc..
The average person in the street will not be going to the games, we are all to busy working to pay for them..........
mgtf wrote:
WHY ARE THERE SO MANY NEGATIVE PEOPLE THAT USE THIS SITE TO COMMENT. get a life.
well done to glasgow and all who took part in getting this result. i was there today in tollcross park leisure centre and the atmosphere was amazing. i live in the east end and im glad we got it as the area will be totally transformed. Glasgow is a lovely city and im so proud that people from all over the world will come and visit.
It isnt that we are NEGATIVE, its because we know what is going to happen..We the taxpayer of this fine city will be shafted as usual & we will not benefit from the Commonwealth pig trough..The only people who will benefit is the council officials, building contractors etc..
The average person in the street will not be going to the games, we are all to busy working to pay for them..........
Posted by: smarticus, Glasgow on 6:45pm Fri 9 Nov 07
This is great news for Scotland but need not cost a lot of money to the Scottish Government or Glasgow District Council. Mr Salmond should get a letter in the post to the National Lottery Crowd. Over the years The people of "London" have had hundreds of Millions of pounds for their "Dome" "the Royal Albert Hall and the future "London Olympics". The Scottish People pay a lot of money into the "fat cat" Lottery but when was the last time a major project in Scotland was paid for by them. Now is the time to address this and a special Lottery fund set up for the Scottish Commonwealth games just like the one for the London Olympics. At least it would benifit all the people of our Scottish nation and not just a small group residing in the South East corner of England.
This is great news for Scotland but need not cost a lot of money to the Scottish Government or Glasgow District Council. Mr Salmond should get a letter in the post to the National Lottery Crowd. Over the years The people of "London" have had hundreds of Millions of pounds for their "Dome" "the Royal Albert Hall and the future "London Olympics". The Scottish People pay a lot of money into the "fat cat" Lottery but when was the last time a major project in Scotland was paid for by them. Now is the time to address this and a special Lottery fund set up for the Scottish Commonwealth games just like the one for the London Olympics. At least it would benifit all the people of our Scottish nation and not just a small group residing in the South East corner of England.
Posted by: Biffo the bear, beano town on 6:46pm Fri 9 Nov 07
[quote][bold]thistlemad[/bold] wrote:
Read through the comments so far, and I`m SHOCKED at the amount of people who are actually FOR these games.
Only the millionaire hotel owners, bar owners and restraunt owners will be delighted at this. Possibly the bus companies and the taxi drivers too.
BUT HERES A THOUGHT .......... all the "regeneration" work and other building work thats going to commence ....... HOW MANY GLASWEGIANS WILL GET JOBS????
It will be Poles, Romanians etc etc etc. GDC has NEVER insisted on any locals being employed on ANY job they pay for. The reason? Its unfair on non Glaswegians!!!!!
This is BAD for Glasgow and BAD for Scotland.
[/quote] Well said thistlemad, i run a small business & recently the jobcentre sent me two Poles & three Romanians for vacancies..The job requires a command of English which none of them had but still they come.........
thistlemad wrote:
Read through the comments so far, and I`m SHOCKED at the amount of people who are actually FOR these games.
Only the millionaire hotel owners, bar owners and restraunt owners will be delighted at this. Possibly the bus companies and the taxi drivers too.
BUT HERES A THOUGHT .......... all the "regeneration" work and other building work thats going to commence ....... HOW MANY GLASWEGIANS WILL GET JOBS????
It will be Poles, Romanians etc etc etc. GDC has NEVER insisted on any locals being employed on ANY job they pay for. The reason? Its unfair on non Glaswegians!!!!!
This is BAD for Glasgow and BAD for Scotland.
Well said thistlemad, i run a small business & recently the jobcentre sent me two Poles & three Romanians for vacancies..The job requires a command of English which none of them had but still they come.........
Posted by: Frank, Glasgow on 6:53pm Fri 9 Nov 07
Well done Mr Salmond. Nigeria's bid went wayward when big Jack got the boot.
I hear one of the reasons we got it was due to possible levels of corruption in Nigeria. No one could have told them about glasgow labour councillers.
Any truth Bridgette McConnell had put forward a community centre in the north of Glasgow to get the opening ceremony??
Well done Mr Salmond. Nigeria's bid went wayward when big Jack got the boot.
I hear one of the reasons we got it was due to possible levels of corruption in Nigeria. No one could have told them about glasgow labour councillers.
Any truth Bridgette McConnell had put forward a community centre in the north of Glasgow to get the opening ceremony??
Posted by: leesome, Glasgow on 6:55pm Fri 9 Nov 07
Well done Glasgow and give credit to the Former FM Jack McConnell. No doubt his partner who as CEO at CS Glasgow possibly had an influence also. As for those who moan about the debt, lets not waste a good opportunity to spend some of that capital on infrastructure, taking the underground extension as an example of what has already proven to be an essential part of Glasgow.
Well done Glasgow and give credit to the Former FM Jack McConnell. No doubt his partner who as CEO at CS Glasgow possibly had an influence also. As for those who moan about the debt, lets not waste a good opportunity to spend some of that capital on infrastructure, taking the underground extension as an example of what has already proven to be an essential part of Glasgow.
Posted by: ex labour voter, glasgow on 7:05pm Fri 9 Nov 07
[quote][bold]Frank[/bold] wrote:
Well done Mr Salmond. Nigeria's bid went wayward when big Jack got the boot. I hear one of the reasons we got it was due to possible levels of corruption in Nigeria. No one could have told them about glasgow labour councillers. Any truth Bridgette McConnell had put forward a community centre in the north of Glasgow to get the opening ceremony?? [/quote] Remember the labour mafia was represented
by wee fat purcell[ he made wee eck look like an athelete].
But well done purcell ,I have never seen him looking so GAY, oopps.
typo.
not.
Frank wrote:
Well done Mr Salmond. Nigeria's bid went wayward when big Jack got the boot. I hear one of the reasons we got it was due to possible levels of corruption in Nigeria. No one could have told them about glasgow labour councillers. Any truth Bridgette McConnell had put forward a community centre in the north of Glasgow to get the opening ceremony??
Remember the labour mafia was represented
by wee fat purcell.
But well done purcell ,I have never seen him looking so GAY, oopps.
typo.
not.
Posted by: Frank, Sighthill on 7:05pm Fri 9 Nov 07
[quote][bold]leesome[/bold] wrote:
Well done Glasgow and give credit to the Former FM Jack McConnell. No doubt his partner who as CEO at CS Glasgow possibly had an influence also. As for those who moan about the debt, lets not waste a good opportunity to spend some of that capital on infrastructure, taking the underground extension as an example of what has already proven to be an essential part of Glasgow.[/quote] Give credit!! we will be giving hard earned cash to them to fritter away to see junkies running round a track. A hall full school kids and Glasgow Council Employee's, yes getting paid to hear the news. does not convince anyone that these games are worth it. Let the junketts begin.
leesome wrote:
Well done Glasgow and give credit to the Former FM Jack McConnell. No doubt his partner who as CEO at CS Glasgow possibly had an influence also. As for those who moan about the debt, lets not waste a good opportunity to spend some of that capital on infrastructure, taking the underground extension as an example of what has already proven to be an essential part of Glasgow.
Give credit!! we will be giving hard earned cash to them to fritter away to see junkies running round a track. A hall full school kids and Glasgow Council Employee's, yes getting paid to hear the news. does not convince anyone that these games are worth it. Let the junketts begin.
Posted by: ex labour voter, glasgow on 7:20pm Fri 9 Nov 07
[quote][bold]leesome[/bold] wrote:
Well done Glasgow and give credit to the Former FM Jack McConnell. No doubt his partner who as CEO at CS Glasgow possibly had an influence also. As for those who moan about the debt, lets not waste a good opportunity to spend some of that capital on infrastructure, taking the underground extension as an example of what has already proven to be an essential part of Glasgow.[/quote] Wee Joke Mc numpty made an erse of himself at
F M q,s, on the issue of the commonwealth bid. He was fishing for credit for the hard work of other people, but Nicola showed him some kindness and threw him some crumbs
to which he thanked her for.
Rumor has it after the bid was announced as successful he was offering himself for tv interviews. The tv company,s declined.
Goodbye joke ,Malawi is calling.
leesome wrote:
Well done Glasgow and give credit to the Former FM Jack McConnell. No doubt his partner who as CEO at CS Glasgow possibly had an influence also. As for those who moan about the debt, lets not waste a good opportunity to spend some of that capital on infrastructure, taking the underground extension as an example of what has already proven to be an essential part of Glasgow.
Wee Joke Mc numpty made an erse of himself at
F M q,s, on the issue of the commonwealth bid. He was fishing for credit for the hard work of other people, but Nicola showed him some kindness and threw him some crumbs
to which he thanked her for.
Rumor has it after the bid was announced as successful he was offering himself for tv interviews. The tv company,s declined.
Goodbye joke ,Malawi is calling.
Posted by: alexparade, Glasgow on 7:27pm Fri 9 Nov 07
It doesn't inspire hope that 3 of the biggest 'backers' of the bid were Clydesdale Bank, First Group, and BBC Scotland. Three more incompetent, corrupt, money-grabbing and deceitful organisations do not exist in Scotland!! This is just my personal opinion based on my dealings with them, of course..
It doesn't inspire hope that 3 of the biggest 'backers' of the bid were Clydesdale Bank, First Group, and BBC Scotland. Three more incompetent, corrupt, money-grabbing and deceitful organisations do not exist in Scotland!! This is just my personal opinion based on my dealings with them, of course..
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 7:32pm Fri 9 Nov 07
Yes, well done indeed to these transparent, honest, decent and upholding Politicians.
Who represent their electorate so well!
Who take our hard earned tax paying money, and squander it on their expenses, and exorbitant wages. Go on holidays, hold City Chamber functions/Events, and take perks all funded by us tax payers!
Well done indeed!
It is clear that this result will have many advantages - but the disadvantages are clearly not being viewed, considered or openly aired nearly enough.
If this long term project is to be a success we must see our politicians engaging with their electorate far more sincerely.
Not like the hypocrisy of the Post Office fiasco where those councillors who voted for the post office closures are now handing out petitions to save the very Post Offices they voted to close.
Celebrations may go on for the next few days, but once the reality sinks in, lets hope the Councillors and Politicians can live up to their promises, and keep Glasgows "Joe Public" well served too.
Yes, well done indeed to these transparent, honest, decent and upholding Politicians.
Who represent their electorate so well!
Who take our hard earned tax paying money, and squander it on their expenses, and exorbitant wages. Go on holidays, hold City Chamber functions/Events, and take perks all funded by us tax payers!
Well done indeed!
It is clear that this result will have many advantages - but the disadvantages are clearly not being viewed, considered or openly aired nearly enough.
If this long term project is to be a success we must see our politicians engaging with their electorate far more sincerely.
Not like the hypocrisy of the Post Office fiasco where those councillors who voted for the post office closures are now handing out petitions to save the very Post Offices they voted to close.
Celebrations may go on for the next few days, but once the reality sinks in, lets hope the Councillors and Politicians can live up to their promises, and keep Glasgows "Joe Public" well served too.
Posted by: Tamh, Glasgow on 8:10pm Fri 9 Nov 07
I am one of the [italic]average[/italic] Glaswegians who is absolutely over the moon with this result, although a couple of things spring to mind regarding it.
The SNP in Edinburgh have only recently stated that they intend to delay the M74 extension by 3-4 years citing planning problems, even although a lot of the route has already been cleared. It looks like they need the money to help fulfil some of their empty promises. I wonder what the Glasgow Bid Team will think of this, if indeed they do delay it.
Another thing is that I remember when we were the City of Culture for a year and as an [italic]average[/italic] Glaswegian I saw absolutely no benefit from it. I only hope it will be different this time.
The fact that it is the East End that will be regenerated only helps to spread the benefits of sports/leisure facilities throughout the city and not concentrate everything in the City Centre or West End
I am one of the
average Glaswegians who is absolutely over the moon with this result, although a couple of things spring to mind regarding it.
The SNP in Edinburgh have only recently stated that they intend to delay the M74 extension by 3-4 years citing planning problems, even although a lot of the route has already been cleared. It looks like they need the money to help fulfil some of their empty promises. I wonder what the Glasgow Bid Team will think of this, if indeed they do delay it.
Another thing is that I remember when we were the City of Culture for a year and as an
average Glaswegian I saw absolutely no benefit from it. I only hope it will be different this time.
The fact that it is the East End that will be regenerated only helps to spread the benefits of sports/leisure facilities throughout the city and not concentrate everything in the City Centre or West End
Posted by: JIM, LEICESTER on 8:33pm Fri 9 Nov 07
MANY CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE CONCERNED ON WINNING THIS EVENT FOR GLASGOW AND SCOTLAND.
NEVER BEFORE HAVE THE PEOPLE OF SCOTLAND HAD THE CHANCE TO BESTOE SUCH A GIFT ON TO THEIR CHILDREN.
WHAT A WONDERFULL OPPORTUNITY TO LET THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD SEE WHAT A SHOW SCOTLAND CAN PUT ON.
COME ON WE INVENTED THE WORD GALUS, LET THE WORLD SEE WHAT WE MEAN
MANY CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE CONCERNED ON WINNING THIS EVENT FOR GLASGOW AND SCOTLAND.
NEVER BEFORE HAVE THE PEOPLE OF SCOTLAND HAD THE CHANCE TO BESTOE SUCH A GIFT ON TO THEIR CHILDREN.
WHAT A WONDERFULL OPPORTUNITY TO LET THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD SEE WHAT A SHOW SCOTLAND CAN PUT ON.
COME ON WE INVENTED THE WORD GALUS, LET THE WORLD SEE WHAT WE MEAN
Posted by: bigcrispyhied, glasgow on 8:49pm Fri 9 Nov 07
someone will have to give a map to mr purcell and his hangers on,the only part of the east end they know is the way to celtic park.
someone will have to give a map to mr purcell and his hangers on,the only part of the east end they know is the way to celtic park.
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 9:00pm Fri 9 Nov 07
Exactly. Purcell and his cronies have their heid up their lower orifices so much of the time, they wouldn't know what was going on right under their nose!
Some priorities will have to change.
Councillors will have to buck up their ways.
Electorate start using your councillors, at their surgeries, and questioning them.
The freedom of information act is there to allow us to find out issues like how many million ? of our £'s has been spent on this 2014 bid ? despite its success!!!
Questions may need asked, and transport infrastructures completed. But, we must stand up and be heard if this successful announcment is not going to see our Council Tax increased.
Especially, when there is no way of knowing just who will really benefit in the long term, 7 years down the line and beyond.
Congratulations ( Begrudgedly) to Glasgow!
Exactly. Purcell and his cronies have their heid up their lower orifices so much of the time, they wouldn't know what was going on right under their nose!
Some priorities will have to change.
Councillors will have to buck up their ways.
Electorate start using your councillors, at their surgeries, and questioning them.
The freedom of information act is there to allow us to find out issues like how many million ? of our £'s has been spent on this 2014 bid ? despite its success!!!
Questions may need asked, and transport infrastructures completed. But, we must stand up and be heard if this successful announcment is not going to see our Council Tax increased.
Especially, when there is no way of knowing just who will really benefit in the long term, 7 years down the line and beyond.
Congratulations ( Begrudgedly) to Glasgow!
Posted by: dietbrugirl, glasgow on 9:29pm Fri 9 Nov 07
[bold]life is for living,[/bold] so go get one!!!!! this is magic [bold]go glasgow[/bold] , show the world what we are. We are the people!!!!!! this is a fantastic oppertunity that will bring so much to the city, lets be grateful!!!!!!!
life is for living, so go get one!!!!! this is magic
go glasgow , show the world what we are. We are the people!!!!!! this is a fantastic oppertunity that will bring so much to the city, lets be grateful!!!!!!!
Posted by: George Brown, glasgow on 9:30pm Fri 9 Nov 07
Just where are the priorities? I am homeless, like many others and I sleep on the living floor of relatives and I am a pensioner. I am still waiting the offer of a house. regeneration shouldn't have had to wait on folk playing games, it should have been started and finished long ago.
With a bit of luck folk like me in the future will be in a minority and like the influxing foreigners we should be able to demand housing and civil rights in our own country
Just where are the priorities? I am homeless, like many others and I sleep on the living floor of relatives and I am a pensioner. I am still waiting the offer of a house. regeneration shouldn't have had to wait on folk playing games, it should have been started and finished long ago.
With a bit of luck folk like me in the future will be in a minority and like the influxing foreigners we should be able to demand housing and civil rights in our own country
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 10:25pm Fri 9 Nov 07
Exactly George,
No matter what side of the debate people are on. Whatever their feeling are [bold]there are many problems Glasgow still has to face up to.[/bold]
Glasgow City Councillors seem to want to ignore the problem of homelessness, sweep it under the carpet, and like unemployment and other long term health problems: like drug addiction, alcoholism, and a shortage of beds in nursing homes, or hospices - where's the funding there?
The need for [bold]Glasgow City Council[/bold] to [bold]open its eyes[/bold] and deal with its own people, and their problems, help them first is essential.
If in seven years time we still haven't eliminated homelessness, and the other problems mentioned this will be a sad indictment on Glasgow and it's politicians.
Exactly George,
No matter what side of the debate people are on. Whatever their feeling are
there are many problems Glasgow still has to face up to.
Glasgow City Councillors seem to want to ignore the problem of homelessness, sweep it under the carpet, and like unemployment and other long term health problems: like drug addiction, alcoholism, and a shortage of beds in nursing homes, or hospices - where's the funding there?
The need for
Glasgow City Council to
open its eyes and deal with its own people, and their problems, help them first is essential.
If in seven years time we still haven't eliminated homelessness, and the other problems mentioned this will be a sad indictment on Glasgow and it's politicians.
Posted by: West_End_Boy, Partick on 11:21pm Fri 9 Nov 07
Ah yes, a city where a car can't display an England flag without being wrecked, is now to host the games of the Commonwealth, an organisation headed by HM Queen Elizabeth II.
Ah yes, under the scrutiny of the world's media, what an embarrassment this sad little city is going to be.
Ah yes, a city where a car can't display an England flag without being wrecked, is now to host the games of the Commonwealth, an organisation headed by HM Queen Elizabeth II.
Ah yes, under the scrutiny of the world's media, what an embarrassment this sad little city is going to be.
Posted by: wee billy, glesgae on 11:51pm Fri 9 Nov 07
i wannae kiss that persil fella this is the bist thing ever fa glesga
ya didus proud ya fkin dansers
i wannae kiss that persil fella this is the bist thing ever fa glesga
ya didus proud ya fkin dansers
Posted by: Meep, Shawlands on 12:55am Sat 10 Nov 07
Having had time to think about this, after looking at all the comments, i have to agree that the games are something most Glaswegians didnt ask for and didnt want. The city's infrastructure will not cope with the games. Secondly the transport issues are a absolute nightmare. The Commonwealth Games will be a curse on Scotland because of a clique who decided to push something on to Glasgow, that it wont be able to deal with. Prediction: Expect every single transport and building decision to be turned into a referendum on Glasgow poitics used by the clowns at the Hollyrood brothel.
Having had time to think about this, after looking at all the comments, i have to agree that the games are something most Glaswegians didnt ask for and didnt want. The city's infrastructure will not cope with the games. Secondly the transport issues are a absolute nightmare. The Commonwealth Games will be a curse on Scotland because of a clique who decided to push something on to Glasgow, that it wont be able to deal with. Prediction: Expect every single transport and building decision to be turned into a referendum on Glasgow poitics used by the clowns at the Hollyrood brothel.
Posted by: Tarry breeks, Partick on 1:39am Sat 10 Nov 07
Well done Glasgow!
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 10:01am Sat 10 Nov 07
[quote][bold]People Power[/bold] wrote:
As another cynic, and realist - I have to say this expenditure had better be worthwhile, and sustainable. Despite all the builders, and other contractors given valuable work in the preparation for the mere 11 days in July 2014, there will be many drawbacks! The most worrying thing seems to be the risk Glasgow will be another London, with masses of debt, and decades of paying off the huge loans needed to regenerate itself. Major work must be carried out on a wide range of areas, not least the Leisure / Sports Facilities needed. And kowing their upkeep way beyond 2014 is being considered equally. Theres Glasgows delapitated, 111 year old "Toy - Train" Subway System, which even if it does have an additional station serving the Commonwealth Village, it will not be nearly enough to prove itself viable on the world stage. See:[bold] http:www.subway2020. com[/bold] Glasgow must be one of the few cities that still is yet to have a ring road system, which links up the M74, and takes the horrendous levels of traffic off the congested, accident prone M8. Glasgow has still failed to provide an Airport Rail Link with its city. Glasgow's Bus Infrastructure Service since its de-regulation, has seen rogue operators with their filthy buses. It's main provider has become overpriced, profiteering and completely inneficient in serving isolated parts of Glasgow which still have no linking bus routes. Until we have far more effort to get cars OFF the roads, and prioritise Public Transport far more we will never compete on the world stage with out infrastructure, which is frankly a joke. This result for Glasgows City Councillors must be a [bold] HUGE WAKE UP CALL[/bold]for all Councillors concerned, in integrating, and joining up Glasgows fragmented infrastructure. Lets just hope SPT and other transport agencys all wake up and bring their trains,buses and Glasgows subway into line with the 21st Century. AND FINALLY - GLASGOWS PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES MUST NOT BE FORGOTTEN. OUTER LYING AREAS, REPAIRS, EVERY DAY MAINTAINENCE, AND RUNNING OF THE CITY MUST NOT SUFFER. AND IF GLASGOW IS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN INCLUSION OF ALL ITS PEOPLE BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER THIS 2014 BID FAR MORE TRANSPARENCY AND OPENESS MUST BE SEEN FROM GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL IN FUTURE. [/quote] Well Done Lady, I couldn't have put it better myself!
People Power wrote:
As another cynic, and realist - I have to say this expenditure had better be worthwhile, and sustainable. Despite all the builders, and other contractors given valuable work in the preparation for the mere 11 days in July 2014, there will be many drawbacks! The most worrying thing seems to be the risk Glasgow will be another London, with masses of debt, and decades of paying off the huge loans needed to regenerate itself. Major work must be carried out on a wide range of areas, not least the Leisure / Sports Facilities needed. And kowing their upkeep way beyond 2014 is being considered equally. Theres Glasgows delapitated, 111 year old "Toy - Train" Subway System, which even if it does have an additional station serving the Commonwealth Village, it will not be nearly enough to prove itself viable on the world stage. See: http:www.subway2020. com Glasgow must be one of the few cities that still is yet to have a ring road system, which links up the M74, and takes the horrendous levels of traffic off the congested, accident prone M8. Glasgow has still failed to provide an Airport Rail Link with its city. Glasgow's Bus Infrastructure Service since its de-regulation, has seen rogue operators with their filthy buses. It's main provider has become overpriced, profiteering and completely inneficient in serving isolated parts of Glasgow which still have no linking bus routes. Until we have far more effort to get cars OFF the roads, and prioritise Public Transport far more we will never compete on the world stage with out infrastructure, which is frankly a joke. This result for Glasgows City Councillors must be a HUGE WAKE UP CALLfor all Councillors concerned, in integrating, and joining up Glasgows fragmented infrastructure. Lets just hope SPT and other transport agencys all wake up and bring their trains,buses and Glasgows subway into line with the 21st Century. AND FINALLY - GLASGOWS PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES MUST NOT BE FORGOTTEN. OUTER LYING AREAS, REPAIRS, EVERY DAY MAINTAINENCE, AND RUNNING OF THE CITY MUST NOT SUFFER. AND IF GLASGOW IS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN INCLUSION OF ALL ITS PEOPLE BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER THIS 2014 BID FAR MORE TRANSPARENCY AND OPENESS MUST BE SEEN FROM GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL IN FUTURE.
Well Done Lady, I couldn't have put it better myself!
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 10:21am Sat 10 Nov 07
[quote][bold]The Missing City[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]People Power[/bold] wrote: As another cynic, and realist - I have to say this expenditure had better be worthwhile, and sustainable. Despite all the builders, and other contractors given valuable work in the preparation for the mere 11 days in July 2014, there will be many drawbacks! The most worrying thing seems to be the risk Glasgow will be another London, with masses of debt, and decades of paying off the huge loans needed to regenerate itself. Major work must be carried out on a wide range of areas, not least the Leisure / Sports Facilities needed. And kowing their upkeep way beyond 2014 is being considered equally. Theres Glasgows delapitated, 111 year old "Toy - Train" Subway System, which even if it does have an additional station serving the Commonwealth Village, it will not be nearly enough to prove itself viable on the world stage. See:[bold] http:www.subway2020. com[/bold] Glasgow must be one of the few cities that still is yet to have a ring road system, which links up the M74, and takes the horrendous levels of traffic off the congested, accident prone M8. Glasgow has still failed to provide an Airport Rail Link with its city. Glasgow's Bus Infrastructure Service since its de-regulation, has seen rogue operators with their filthy buses. It's main provider has become overpriced, profiteering and completely inneficient in serving isolated parts of Glasgow which still have no linking bus routes. Until we have far more effort to get cars OFF the roads, and prioritise Public Transport far more we will never compete on the world stage with out infrastructure, which is frankly a joke. This result for Glasgows City Councillors must be a [bold] HUGE WAKE UP CALL[/bold]for all Councillors concerned, in integrating, and joining up Glasgows fragmented infrastructure. Lets just hope SPT and other transport agencys all wake up and bring their trains,buses and Glasgows subway into line with the 21st Century. AND FINALLY - GLASGOWS PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES MUST NOT BE FORGOTTEN. OUTER LYING AREAS, REPAIRS, EVERY DAY MAINTAINENCE, AND RUNNING OF THE CITY MUST NOT SUFFER. AND IF GLASGOW IS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN INCLUSION OF ALL ITS PEOPLE BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER THIS 2014 BID FAR MORE TRANSPARENCY AND OPENESS MUST BE SEEN FROM GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL IN FUTURE. [/quote] Well Done Lady, I couldn't have put it better myself![/quote] Although you have to admit, the motorway did actually contribute to destroying community and wiping out parts of the city. Like I said the other night on the story regarding the Buchanan Galleries, we have been hindered by madness for many years.
The Missing City wrote:
People Power wrote: As another cynic, and realist - I have to say this expenditure had better be worthwhile, and sustainable. Despite all the builders, and other contractors given valuable work in the preparation for the mere 11 days in July 2014, there will be many drawbacks! The most worrying thing seems to be the risk Glasgow will be another London, with masses of debt, and decades of paying off the huge loans needed to regenerate itself. Major work must be carried out on a wide range of areas, not least the Leisure / Sports Facilities needed. And kowing their upkeep way beyond 2014 is being considered equally. Theres Glasgows delapitated, 111 year old "Toy - Train" Subway System, which even if it does have an additional station serving the Commonwealth Village, it will not be nearly enough to prove itself viable on the world stage. See: http:www.subway2020. com Glasgow must be one of the few cities that still is yet to have a ring road system, which links up the M74, and takes the horrendous levels of traffic off the congested, accident prone M8. Glasgow has still failed to provide an Airport Rail Link with its city. Glasgow's Bus Infrastructure Service since its de-regulation, has seen rogue operators with their filthy buses. It's main provider has become overpriced, profiteering and completely inneficient in serving isolated parts of Glasgow which still have no linking bus routes. Until we have far more effort to get cars OFF the roads, and prioritise Public Transport far more we will never compete on the world stage with out infrastructure, which is frankly a joke. This result for Glasgows City Councillors must be a HUGE WAKE UP CALLfor all Councillors concerned, in integrating, and joining up Glasgows fragmented infrastructure. Lets just hope SPT and other transport agencys all wake up and bring their trains,buses and Glasgows subway into line with the 21st Century. AND FINALLY - GLASGOWS PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES MUST NOT BE FORGOTTEN. OUTER LYING AREAS, REPAIRS, EVERY DAY MAINTAINENCE, AND RUNNING OF THE CITY MUST NOT SUFFER. AND IF GLASGOW IS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN INCLUSION OF ALL ITS PEOPLE BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER THIS 2014 BID FAR MORE TRANSPARENCY AND OPENESS MUST BE SEEN FROM GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL IN FUTURE.
Well Done Lady, I couldn't have put it better myself!
Although you have to admit, the motorway did actually contribute to destroying community and wiping out parts of the city. Like I said the other night on the story regarding the Buchanan Galleries, we have been hindered by madness for many years.
Posted by: puskas, East Kilbride on 10:22am Sat 10 Nov 07
The latest opinion poll was 86% hoping for the winning of the games.
It seems the minority are posting on this site.
Great for Glasgow and Scotland.
Much of this building and modernisation programme throughout Glasgow would have progressed anyway. FACT.
Now that Glasgow has won the games the PEOPLE of Glasgow will benefit substancially.
Education, Education, Education... Generations of Labour failure shows on the negative submissions.
The East End has waited a long, long time for news like this. They deserved better and now they shall.
The persons who bring a certain football club into this debate should get a life.
Well done again, "GLESGA"
The latest opinion poll was 86% hoping for the winning of the games.
It seems the minority are posting on this site.
Great for Glasgow and Scotland.
Much of this building and modernisation programme throughout Glasgow would have progressed anyway. FACT.
Now that Glasgow has won the games the PEOPLE of Glasgow will benefit substancially.
Education, Education, Education... Generations of Labour failure shows on the negative submissions.
The East End has waited a long, long time for news like this. They deserved better and now they shall.
The persons who bring a certain football club into this debate should get a life.
Well done again, "GLESGA"
Posted by: Colin Hunter, London on 11:21am Sat 10 Nov 07
Fantastic
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 11:23am Sat 10 Nov 07
[quote][bold]West_End_Boy[/bold] wrote:
Ah yes, a city where a car can't display an England flag without being wrecked, is now to host the games of the Commonwealth, an organisation headed by HM Queen Elizabeth II. Ah yes, under the scrutiny of the world's media, what an embarrassment this sad little city is going to be. [/quote] An England flag Strategically placed in the middle of Celtic Drinking Establishments, which is The Calton - or did you fail to miss that one? Do you think the car would have succumbed to the same abuse had it been outside The Louden Bar? Do you think we should abandon the saltire for the cross of St George? Do you believe it is an embarassment to be Scottish? Does that make you feel inferior? Do you actually think English people love us and they don't class us as foreigners or Jock Scum? Its possible that too many people here live in a goldfish bowl and that everything good is all things English - snore, snore, snore!
West_End_Boy wrote:
Ah yes, a city where a car can't display an England flag without being wrecked, is now to host the games of the Commonwealth, an organisation headed by HM Queen Elizabeth II. Ah yes, under the scrutiny of the world's media, what an embarrassment this sad little city is going to be.
An England flag Strategically placed in the middle of Celtic Drinking Establishments, which is The Calton - or did you fail to miss that one? Do you think the car would have succumbed to the same abuse had it been outside The Louden Bar? Do you think we should abandon the saltire for the cross of St George? Do you believe it is an embarassment to be Scottish? Does that make you feel inferior? Do you actually think English people love us and they don't class us as foreigners or Jock Scum? Its possible that too many people here live in a goldfish bowl and that everything good is all things English - snore, snore, snore!
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 11:33am Sat 10 Nov 07
[quote][bold]hugo[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Stewie Griffin[/bold] wrote: Honestly, do they really think the average Glaswegian will be thrilled about this? [/quote] Yes, only the narrow minded few like will have such a poor and negative outlook :-)[/quote] What happened after the games in Edinburgh back in 1986? Ten years after the event, the city gave us Trainspotting! WE already have that here and we've never had the games because as a city which was slaves for England's dominance across the world, we were allergic to sport and the arts as a whole, which is pathetic, so what will it be like ten years after they take place - Glasgow 2024 could be a very dark place!
hugo wrote:
Stewie Griffin wrote: Honestly, do they really think the average Glaswegian will be thrilled about this?
Yes, only the narrow minded few like will have such a poor and negative outlook :-)
What happened after the games in Edinburgh back in 1986? Ten years after the event, the city gave us Trainspotting! WE already have that here and we've never had the games because as a city which was slaves for England's dominance across the world, we were allergic to sport and the arts as a whole, which is pathetic, so what will it be like ten years after they take place - Glasgow 2024 could be a very dark place!
Posted by: puskas, East Kilbride on 11:52am Sat 10 Nov 07
Hopefully an enlightened city.
Hopefully an enlightened city.
Posted by: puskas, East Kilbride on 11:54am Sat 10 Nov 07
Thenkfully 86% of my Glaswegian compatriots and Scots elsewhere are happy about the games coming to Glasgow.
Thenkfully 86% of my Glaswegian compatriots and Scots elsewhere are happy about the games coming to Glasgow.
Posted by: puskas, East Kilbride on 11:58am Sat 10 Nov 07
Education, Education, Education....
Oh! how Labour has failed.
Never mind we have 7 years to progress under a new Scottish Government as I cannot see a change to the past incompetance.
Education, Education, Education....
Oh! how Labour has failed.
Never mind we have 7 years to progress under a new Scottish Government as I cannot see a change to the past incompetance.
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 12:40pm Sat 10 Nov 07
[quote][bold]puskas[/bold] wrote:
Education, Education, Education.... Oh! how Labour has failed. Never mind we have 7 years to progress under a new Scottish Government as I cannot see a change to the past incompetance.[/quote] Yes, Labour has done very little to change the situation for so many that had families in years gone by who were nothing but loyal to The Labour Party - What did they do when they got in 1997 - nothing, what did Jack do when he got elected - nothing!
So yes, unless the masses are educated to be allergic to Labour, never mind the Tories, we might actually see a rosier future in this country!
puskas wrote:
Education, Education, Education.... Oh! how Labour has failed. Never mind we have 7 years to progress under a new Scottish Government as I cannot see a change to the past incompetance.
Yes, Labour has done very little to change the situation for so many that had families in years gone by who were nothing but loyal to The Labour Party - What did they do when they got in 1997 - nothing, what did Jack do when he got elected - nothing!
So yes, unless the masses are educated to be allergic to Labour, never mind the Tories, we might actually see a rosier future in this country!
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 4:00pm Sat 10 Nov 07
[quote][bold]The Missing City[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]The Missing City[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]People Power[/bold] wrote: As another cynic, and realist - I have to say this expenditure had better be worthwhile, and sustainable. Despite all the builders, and other contractors given valuable work in the preparation for the mere 11 days in July 2014, there will be many drawbacks! The most worrying thing seems to be the risk Glasgow will be another London, with masses of debt, and decades of paying off the huge loans needed to regenerate itself. Major work must be carried out on a wide range of areas, not least the Leisure / Sports Facilities needed. And kowing their upkeep way beyond 2014 is being considered equally. Theres Glasgows delapitated, 111 year old "Toy - Train" Subway System, which even if it does have an additional station serving the Commonwealth Village, it will not be nearly enough to prove itself viable on the world stage. See:[bold] http:www.subway2020. com[/bold] Glasgow must be one of the few cities that still is yet to have a ring road system, which links up the M74, and takes the horrendous levels of traffic off the congested, accident prone M8. Glasgow has still failed to provide an Airport Rail Link with its city. Glasgow's Bus Infrastructure Service since its de-regulation, has seen rogue operators with their filthy buses. It's main provider has become overpriced, profiteering and completely inneficient in serving isolated parts of Glasgow which still have no linking bus routes. Until we have far more effort to get cars OFF the roads, and prioritise Public Transport far more we will never compete on the world stage with out infrastructure, which is frankly a joke. This result for Glasgows City Councillors must be a [bold] HUGE WAKE UP CALL[/bold]for all Councillors concerned, in integrating, and joining up Glasgows fragmented infrastructure. Lets just hope SPT and other transport agencys all wake up and bring their trains,buses and Glasgows subway into line with the 21st Century. AND FINALLY - GLASGOWS PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES MUST NOT BE FORGOTTEN. OUTER LYING AREAS, REPAIRS, EVERY DAY MAINTAINENCE, AND RUNNING OF THE CITY MUST NOT SUFFER. AND IF GLASGOW IS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN INCLUSION OF ALL ITS PEOPLE BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER THIS 2014 BID FAR MORE TRANSPARENCY AND OPENESS MUST BE SEEN FROM GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL IN FUTURE. [/quote] Well Done Lady, I couldn't have put it better myself![/quote] Although you have to admit, the motorway did actually contribute to destroying community and wiping out parts of the city. Like I said the other night on the story regarding the Buchanan Galleries, we have been hindered by madness for many years.[/quote] Aye - Cheers, Missing City - Yer no too bad yerself! Polls, figures and any number of folk saying we're the minority are fine and well.
Lets just see the look on their faces in 2014, and beynd when Glasgows arrears force decent, hard working people to fill the black hole, this massive financial burden causes.
11 days of Excitement for 11 years of debt, and higher taxes! Realism, not pessimism!
The Missing City wrote:
The Missing City wrote: People Power wrote: As another cynic, and realist - I have to say this expenditure had better be worthwhile, and sustainable. Despite all the builders, and other contractors given valuable work in the preparation for the mere 11 days in July 2014, there will be many drawbacks! The most worrying thing seems to be the risk Glasgow will be another London, with masses of debt, and decades of paying off the huge loans needed to regenerate itself. Major work must be carried out on a wide range of areas, not least the Leisure / Sports Facilities needed. And kowing their upkeep way beyond 2014 is being considered equally. Theres Glasgows delapitated, 111 year old "Toy - Train" Subway System, which even if it does have an additional station serving the Commonwealth Village, it will not be nearly enough to prove itself viable on the world stage. See: http:www.subway2020. com Glasgow must be one of the few cities that still is yet to have a ring road system, which links up the M74, and takes the horrendous levels of traffic off the congested, accident prone M8. Glasgow has still failed to provide an Airport Rail Link with its city. Glasgow's Bus Infrastructure Service since its de-regulation, has seen rogue operators with their filthy buses. It's main provider has become overpriced, profiteering and completely inneficient in serving isolated parts of Glasgow which still have no linking bus routes. Until we have far more effort to get cars OFF the roads, and prioritise Public Transport far more we will never compete on the world stage with out infrastructure, which is frankly a joke. This result for Glasgows City Councillors must be a HUGE WAKE UP CALLfor all Councillors concerned, in integrating, and joining up Glasgows fragmented infrastructure. Lets just hope SPT and other transport agencys all wake up and bring their trains,buses and Glasgows subway into line with the 21st Century. AND FINALLY - GLASGOWS PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES MUST NOT BE FORGOTTEN. OUTER LYING AREAS, REPAIRS, EVERY DAY MAINTAINENCE, AND RUNNING OF THE CITY MUST NOT SUFFER. AND IF GLASGOW IS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN INCLUSION OF ALL ITS PEOPLE BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER THIS 2014 BID FAR MORE TRANSPARENCY AND OPENESS MUST BE SEEN FROM GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL IN FUTURE.
Well Done Lady, I couldn't have put it better myself!
Although you have to admit, the motorway did actually contribute to destroying community and wiping out parts of the city. Like I said the other night on the story regarding the Buchanan Galleries, we have been hindered by madness for many years.
Aye - Cheers, Missing City - Yer no too bad yerself! Polls, figures and any number of folk saying we're the minority are fine and well.
Lets just see the look on their faces in 2014, and beynd when Glasgows arrears force decent, hard working people to fill the black hole, this massive financial burden causes.
11 days of Excitement for 11 years of debt, and higher taxes! Realism, not pessimism!
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 4:06pm Sat 10 Nov 07
incidentall Missing City, if you aren't already a member of your community Council I'd advise you to become one.
We need ambassadors like yourself to represent the apathetic whingers, who ruin or don't even cast their votes. And have the cheek to complain later.
Public Meetings are also a great way to have ones voice heard, minuted and even quoted by the media. I just wish more people stood up and spoke out on issues they believed in.
Changing the subject here, but - The Botanics Meeting for Groups Representatives should be interesting. Lets hope it pulls everyone together, and shows GCC this fight is not over.
incidentall Missing City, if you aren't already a member of your community Council I'd advise you to become one.
We need ambassadors like yourself to represent the apathetic whingers, who ruin or don't even cast their votes. And have the cheek to complain later.
Public Meetings are also a great way to have ones voice heard, minuted and even quoted by the media. I just wish more people stood up and spoke out on issues they believed in.
Changing the subject here, but - The Botanics Meeting for Groups Representatives should be interesting. Lets hope it pulls everyone together, and shows GCC this fight is not over.
Posted by: hugo, south side on 4:47pm Sat 10 Nov 07
Thank goodness the Commonwealth committee do not read this website or we would never have won the bid.
Surely you narrow minded, racist, homophobic, short sighted moaners should be reading the Sun, or better still the daily sport, As that appears to be the level at which your minds are able to function at.
Comments such as 'glasgow folk will not see any benefit' or ' asylum seekers will take all the jobs ' shows a basic lack of understanding of how a local / national economics work, as well as displaying racist narrow minded cynicism.
**** of and read a paper/rag more in keeping with your pathetic small time mentality
Thank goodness the Commonwealth committee do not read this website or we would never have won the bid.
Surely you narrow minded, racist, homophobic, short sighted moaners should be reading the Sun, or better still the daily sport, As that appears to be the level at which your minds are able to function at.
Comments such as 'glasgow folk will not see any benefit' or ' asylum seekers will take all the jobs ' shows a basic lack of understanding of how a local / national economics work, as well as displaying racist narrow minded cynicism.
**** of and read a paper/rag more in keeping with your pathetic small time mentality
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 5:15pm Sat 10 Nov 07
Hugo,
Before you tar us all with the same brush here, get your facts right thankyou. . . . .
[italic]Surely you narrow minded, racist, homophobic, short sighted moaners should be reading the Sun, or better still the daily sport, As that appears to be the level at which your minds are able to function at.[/italic]
The "racist" or "homophobic" comments are all but one or two, and even then you're scraping the bottom of the barrell in saying they are so.
Biffo The Bear was quite right in highlighting Poles or Romanians coming into this country without enough grasp of the english language.
It is hardly too much to ask, or expect those E.U. Member States to ensure their migrants, or residents can speak english reasonably well before coming into the UK.
And I say that with many Polish friends, and as someone who is happy to have a more diverse, multi -cultural UK. It is us Brits who are the lazy b*ggers when it comes to finding work & looking after our health.
Thats whats so farcical about this bid being won by Glasgow. I mean - what are they going to have as the sponsor of this event Chip Shops, Alcohol Companies, (B***fast) or certain fast food burger chains.
This debate has nothing to do with sexual preference, or race, any fool can see that!
Those who turn this thread into a slagging match, or call others "idiots", or "numpties" just because their views differ have lost the plot themselves.
Time for our politicians to wake up or shut up!
And for those who think this is wonderful, fine - but, lets see their smiles gradually wiped off their faces when GCC ar*ses up their ability to balance the budget.Tax-payers beware!
Hugo,
Before you tar us all with the same brush here, get your facts right thankyou. . . . .
Surely you narrow minded, racist, homophobic, short sighted moaners should be reading the Sun, or better still the daily sport, As that appears to be the level at which your minds are able to function at.
The "racist" or "homophobic" comments are all but one or two, and even then you're scraping the bottom of the barrell in saying they are so.
Biffo The Bear was quite right in highlighting Poles or Romanians coming into this country without enough grasp of the english language.
It is hardly too much to ask, or expect those E.U. Member States to ensure their migrants, or residents can speak english reasonably well before coming into the UK.
And I say that with many Polish friends, and as someone who is happy to have a more diverse, multi -cultural UK. It is us Brits who are the lazy b*ggers when it comes to finding work & looking after our health.
Thats whats so farcical about this bid being won by Glasgow. I mean - what are they going to have as the sponsor of this event Chip Shops, Alcohol Companies, (B***fast) or certain fast food burger chains.
This debate has nothing to do with sexual preference, or race, any fool can see that!
Those who turn this thread into a slagging match, or call others "idiots", or "numpties" just because their views differ have lost the plot themselves.
Time for our politicians to wake up or shut up!
And for those who think this is wonderful, fine - but, lets see their smiles gradually wiped off their faces when GCC ar*ses up their ability to balance the budget.Tax-payers beware!
Posted by: Biffo the bear, beano town on 6:32pm Sat 10 Nov 07
[quote][bold]hugo[/bold] wrote:
Thank goodness the Commonwealth committee do not read this website or we would never have won the bid.
Surely you narrow minded, racist, homophobic, short sighted moaners should be reading the Sun, or better still the daily sport, As that appears to be the level at which your minds are able to function at.
Comments such as 'glasgow folk will not see any benefit' or ' asylum seekers will take all the jobs ' shows a basic lack of understanding of how a local / national economics work, as well as displaying racist narrow minded cynicism.
**** of and read a paper/rag more in keeping with your pathetic small time mentality [/quote] Hugo you do have a wee chip on your shoulder son.For the record, i did highlight the fact that Poles, Romanians & other nationalities are coming to this country without the ability to speak the language but that was in no way a racist posting..
I currently have 4 Polish workers & they do speak English very well...
This debate is regarding the games & the farce it will no doubt end up being, not some politically correct numpty who is so desperate to be all things to all men that he makes a complete **** of himself...
hugo wrote:
Thank goodness the Commonwealth committee do not read this website or we would never have won the bid.
Surely you narrow minded, racist, homophobic, short sighted moaners should be reading the Sun, or better still the daily sport, As that appears to be the level at which your minds are able to function at.
Comments such as 'glasgow folk will not see any benefit' or ' asylum seekers will take all the jobs ' shows a basic lack of understanding of how a local / national economics work, as well as displaying racist narrow minded cynicism.
**** of and read a paper/rag more in keeping with your pathetic small time mentality
Hugo you do have a wee chip on your shoulder son.For the record, i did highlight the fact that Poles, Romanians & other nationalities are coming to this country without the ability to speak the language but that was in no way a racist posting..
I currently have 4 Polish workers & they do speak English very well...
This debate is regarding the games & the farce it will no doubt end up being, not some politically correct numpty who is so desperate to be all things to all men that he makes a complete **** of himself...
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 6:58pm Sat 10 Nov 07
Quite right Biffo! Some people are either never happy, or want to pick a fight, or disagree so much they'll do so with their shadow.
Quite right Biffo! Some people are either never happy, or want to pick a fight, or disagree so much they'll do so with their shadow.
Posted by: jonny bond, glasgow on 3:44am Sun 11 Nov 07
People power how can you say we non voters winge later of course we winge you numpty they are thieving council scum and a stupid non event that was a total disaster financially the last time it was in glasgow has been incorrectly portrayed as a financial boon. A huge amount of money is going to come pouring into the city is that before or after all the useless improvements are carried out. After all we will probably have to pay for new facilities at a rate that would make the scottish parliment seem like a shrewd investment. Lets see well need subway links and of course high speed rail links with the channel tunnel. An upgrade of glasgow airport but at least we will be able to use hampden for the purpose its design team strived for as a running track.
People power how can you say we non voters winge later of course we winge you numpty they are thieving council scum and a stupid non event that was a total disaster financially the last time it was in glasgow has been incorrectly portrayed as a financial boon. A huge amount of money is going to come pouring into the city is that before or after all the useless improvements are carried out. After all we will probably have to pay for new facilities at a rate that would make the scottish parliment seem like a shrewd investment. Lets see well need subway links and of course high speed rail links with the channel tunnel. An upgrade of glasgow airport but at least we will be able to use hampden for the purpose its design team strived for as a running track.
Posted by: prather2000, Seattle, USA on 4:40am Sun 11 Nov 07
Oh my god, it is no wonder people leave Scotland, with opinions like that nothing positive will ever be achieved. Of course there will be a price tag, when has anything been free! But think of the revenue it will bring in, not to mention it might actually promote a healthy lifestyle for the up and coming youth. If we all kept thinking this way then nothing will change and in a hundred yrs this message board will have the same narrow minded, negative and down right closed minded view points it has now!! I for one will be there with my family to cheer on Glasgow..
Oh my god, it is no wonder people leave Scotland, with opinions like that nothing positive will ever be achieved. Of course there will be a price tag, when has anything been free! But think of the revenue it will bring in, not to mention it might actually promote a healthy lifestyle for the up and coming youth. If we all kept thinking this way then nothing will change and in a hundred yrs this message board will have the same narrow minded, negative and down right closed minded view points it has now!! I for one will be there with my family to cheer on Glasgow..
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow ( unfortunately) on 12:19pm Sun 11 Nov 07
Johnny, you clearly misunderstoon the contect in what I was saying!
[italic]We need ambassadors like yourself to represent the apathetic whingers, who ruin or don't even cast their votes. And have the cheek to complain later.[/italic]
I was saying to Missing City that those who do not vote, destroy their vote or use it appropriately have no right to complain later.
We have a democratic process, which on average only 30% of people bothered to turn out and vote. Leaving &) WHO DIDN'T VOTE! ( NUMPTIES)
So, whinging later relating to this Successful 2014 Commonwealth Bid, or whinging later in relation to this incompetant council are not exactly the same thing.
Anyway, if your'e criticising this bid also - as I have done - whats the point in argueing!
Johnny, you clearly misunderstoon the contect in what I was saying!
We need ambassadors like yourself to represent the apathetic whingers, who ruin or don't even cast their votes. And have the cheek to complain later.
I was saying to Missing City that those who do not vote, destroy their vote or use it appropriately have no right to complain later.
We have a democratic process, which on average only 30% of people bothered to turn out and vote. Leaving &) WHO DIDN'T VOTE! ( NUMPTIES)
So, whinging later relating to this Successful 2014 Commonwealth Bid, or whinging later in relation to this incompetant council are not exactly the same thing.
Anyway, if your'e criticising this bid also - as I have done - whats the point in argueing!
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 12:21pm Sun 11 Nov 07
IGNORE LAST POST >
Johnny, you clearly misunderstoon the contect in what I was saying!
We need ambassadors like yourself to represent the apathetic whingers, who ruin or don't even cast their votes. And have the cheek to complain later.
I was saying to Missing City that those who do not vote, destroy their vote or use it appropriately have no right to complain later.
We have a democratic process, which on average only 30% of people bothered to turn out and vote. Leaving the 70% on average WHO DIDN'T VOTE....( NUMPTIES!)
So, whinging later relating to this Successful 2014 Commonwealth Bid, or whinging later in relation to this incompetant council are not exactly the same thing.
Anyway, if your'e criticising this bid also - as I have done - whats the point in argueing!
IGNORE LAST POST >
Johnny, you clearly misunderstoon the contect in what I was saying!
We need ambassadors like yourself to represent the apathetic whingers, who ruin or don't even cast their votes. And have the cheek to complain later.
I was saying to Missing City that those who do not vote, destroy their vote or use it appropriately have no right to complain later.
We have a democratic process, which on average only 30% of people bothered to turn out and vote. Leaving the 70% on average WHO DIDN'T VOTE....( NUMPTIES!)
So, whinging later relating to this Successful 2014 Commonwealth Bid, or whinging later in relation to this incompetant council are not exactly the same thing.
Anyway, if your'e criticising this bid also - as I have done - whats the point in argueing!
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 12:34pm Sun 11 Nov 07
Pressure should be put on the lottery as they should cough up towards 2014, after all we are contributing to their olympics in 2012, is that a fair assessment?
Pressure should be put on the lottery as they should cough up towards 2014, after all we are contributing to their olympics in 2012, is that a fair assessment?
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 1:14pm Sun 11 Nov 07
I've only voted twice in my life
1997 to get The Tories out
2007 to get New Labour out (Had interview with Daddy Jack the Thursday proir to the election with a major national Sunday Newspaper - seems to me that he was on to a winner (taking the dishevelled public vote for granted) and those who defected were in fact protestors, as if it was a rule of law on life in Scotland that the main condition is to vote Labour - no surprise he's now frustrated by his own pompousness.
I actually wrote to him in 2003 but never mentioned at that meeting, I don't think he ever saw what I had written, but his parliamentary adviser certainly did - Bill Forbes from Subway 2020 just got a copy of this last week, has anybody heard from him by the way?
My user title on here is also the name for a film that me and my very good friend have devised and completed in June of this year - they can't just sweep it all under the carpet as if it didn't exist
People remember where corrupt Politicians choose to forget!!
Hahahahahahahahahaha
I've only voted twice in my life
1997 to get The Tories out
2007 to get New Labour out (Had interview with Daddy Jack the Thursday proir to the election with a major national Sunday Newspaper - seems to me that he was on to a winner (taking the dishevelled public vote for granted) and those who defected were in fact protestors, as if it was a rule of law on life in Scotland that the main condition is to vote Labour - no surprise he's now frustrated by his own pompousness.
I actually wrote to him in 2003 but never mentioned at that meeting, I don't think he ever saw what I had written, but his parliamentary adviser certainly did - Bill Forbes from Subway 2020 just got a copy of this last week, has anybody heard from him by the way?
My user title on here is also the name for a film that me and my very good friend have devised and completed in June of this year - they can't just sweep it all under the carpet as if it didn't exist
People remember where corrupt Politicians choose to forget!!
Hahahahahahahahahaha
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 1:43pm Sun 11 Nov 07
So Missing City your an employed journalist!
Wish I was, although, with the way Papers are so controlled by the council, and the powers that be - i.e. The E.T. how are the real stories meant to get out.
Ironic really that despite all the damage done by Politicians in the past, people still are foolish enough to vote back in the opposition.
i.e. Labour - Tories - New Labour - SNP - ? ?
Just as with the Scottish Premier League, the Political Game is similar, due to the boring way in which it's always a two horse race. ZZZzzzzz!
Maybe now the SNP are being given a slice of the action, things will change. But - corruption, brain washing and hypocrisy is rife, and spread throughout the political sphere, so theres no guarantee the slippery, fishy Mr Salmond will be any better than jack the lad.
Lets just hope that people wise up far more in the years to come, and realise their rights to information, and holding their politicians to account.
Whatever happens - 2014 is a long way off.
Lets just hope and pray that this Win for Glasgow sees more than just the politicians gain from the vast expense of promoting the city.
Affordable, sustainable housing must come from this, and a far better future health record for our city.
So Missing City your an employed journalist!
Wish I was, although, with the way Papers are so controlled by the council, and the powers that be - i.e. The E.T. how are the real stories meant to get out.
Ironic really that despite all the damage done by Politicians in the past, people still are foolish enough to vote back in the opposition.
i.e. Labour - Tories - New Labour - SNP - ? ?
Just as with the Scottish Premier League, the Political Game is similar, due to the boring way in which it's always a two horse race. ZZZzzzzz!
Maybe now the SNP are being given a slice of the action, things will change. But - corruption, brain washing and hypocrisy is rife, and spread throughout the political sphere, so theres no guarantee the slippery, fishy Mr Salmond will be any better than jack the lad.
Lets just hope that people wise up far more in the years to come, and realise their rights to information, and holding their politicians to account.
Whatever happens - 2014 is a long way off.
Lets just hope and pray that this Win for Glasgow sees more than just the politicians gain from the vast expense of promoting the city.
Affordable, sustainable housing must come from this, and a far better future health record for our city.
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 1:50pm Sun 11 Nov 07
[quote][bold]People Power[/bold] wrote:
So Missing City your an employed journalist! Wish I was, although, with the way Papers are so controlled by the council, and the powers that be - i.e. The E.T. how are the real stories meant to get out. Ironic really that despite all the damage done by Politicians in the past, people still are foolish enough to vote back in the opposition. i.e. Labour - Tories - New Labour - SNP - ? ? Just as with the Scottish Premier League, the Political Game is similar, due to the boring way in which it's always a two horse race. ZZZzzzzz! Maybe now the SNP are being given a slice of the action, things will change. But - corruption, brain washing and hypocrisy is rife, and spread throughout the political sphere, so theres no guarantee the slippery, fishy Mr Salmond will be any better than jack the lad. Lets just hope that people wise up far more in the years to come, and realise their rights to information, and holding their politicians to account. Whatever happens - 2014 is a long way off. Lets just hope and pray that this Win for Glasgow sees more than just the politicians gain from the vast expense of promoting the city. Affordable, sustainable housing must come from this, and a far better future health record for our city. [/quote] Yes, time will tell if Mr Salmond is the same as all the rest, if he is then what's the hope for the future of this country - Uncertainty is all too common - but the certainty is that these games are going ahead and it should bring benefits that the city hasn't seen ever before - so that can't be a bad thing.
But aye, lady, once again.... Well said ;-)
If you want to leave a comment -the_missing_city@ho
tmail.co.uk
I do amswer all replies
Sorry for the UK bit, that's hotmail for you, maybe one day we'll have our own unique identifier
People Power wrote:
So Missing City your an employed journalist! Wish I was, although, with the way Papers are so controlled by the council, and the powers that be - i.e. The E.T. how are the real stories meant to get out. Ironic really that despite all the damage done by Politicians in the past, people still are foolish enough to vote back in the opposition. i.e. Labour - Tories - New Labour - SNP - ? ? Just as with the Scottish Premier League, the Political Game is similar, due to the boring way in which it's always a two horse race. ZZZzzzzz! Maybe now the SNP are being given a slice of the action, things will change. But - corruption, brain washing and hypocrisy is rife, and spread throughout the political sphere, so theres no guarantee the slippery, fishy Mr Salmond will be any better than jack the lad. Lets just hope that people wise up far more in the years to come, and realise their rights to information, and holding their politicians to account. Whatever happens - 2014 is a long way off. Lets just hope and pray that this Win for Glasgow sees more than just the politicians gain from the vast expense of promoting the city. Affordable, sustainable housing must come from this, and a far better future health record for our city.
Yes, time will tell if Mr Salmond is the same as all the rest, if he is then what's the hope for the future of this country - Uncertainty is all too common - but the certainty is that these games are going ahead and it should bring benefits that the city hasn't seen ever before - so that can't be a bad thing.
But aye, lady, once again.... Well said ;-)
If you want to leave a comment -the_missing_city@ho
tmail.co.uk
I do amswer all replies
Sorry for the UK bit, that's hotmail for you, maybe one day we'll have our own unique identifier
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 2:24pm Sun 11 Nov 07
Cheers Missing City,
The Film sounds intrigueing!!!!
Maybe you're the next "Michael Moore" LOL ;)
Could do with some more truth and facts unveiled on our Politicians.
Maybe outdated now, but always did find this footage amusing, and more realistic:
http://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=C9_yv1m9j
N8
Maybe someone will do the same type of thing for our Scottish Politicians. Salmond & co, when they've had their day......
Cheers Missing City,
The Film sounds intrigueing!!!!
Maybe you're the next "Michael Moore" LOL ;)
Could do with some more truth and facts unveiled on our Politicians.
Maybe outdated now, but always did find this footage amusing, and more realistic:
http://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=C9_yv1m9j
N8
Maybe someone will do the same type of thing for our Scottish Politicians. Salmond & co, when they've had their day......
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 2:31pm Sun 11 Nov 07
[quote][bold]People Power[/bold] wrote:
Cheers Missing City, The Film sounds intrigueing!!!! Maybe you're the next "Michael Moore" LOL ;) Could do with some more truth and facts unveiled on our Politicians. Maybe outdated now, but always did find this footage amusing, and more realistic: http://www.youtube.c om/watch?v=C9_yv1m9j N8 Maybe someone will do the same type of thing for our Scottish Politicians. Salmond & co, when they've had their day...... [/quote] By the way - I'm no journalist
My name is Gordon
I'm just curious about a lot of things and I have lots of questions to ask - but everybody responsible for answering the questions wants to duck and dive and pass the buck.
My healthy list so far includes
Tony Blair
Jack McConnell
Rosie Kane
Charles Gordon
Gordon Jackson
Communities Scotland
These people were up until May 2007, responsible for answering the public's questions - no response was ever received - now they no longer work in the jobs they were employed in back in 2003 - with exception to Charlie Gordon - his btchers shop links meant he could become an MSP!
No end to this stuff
People Power wrote:
Cheers Missing City, The Film sounds intrigueing!!!! Maybe you're the next "Michael Moore" LOL ;) Could do with some more truth and facts unveiled on our Politicians. Maybe outdated now, but always did find this footage amusing, and more realistic: http://www.youtube.c om/watch?v=C9_yv1m9j N8 Maybe someone will do the same type of thing for our Scottish Politicians. Salmond & co, when they've had their day......
By the way - I'm no journalist
My name is Gordon
I'm just curious about a lot of things and I have lots of questions to ask - but everybody responsible for answering the questions wants to duck and dive and pass the buck.
My healthy list so far includes
Tony Blair
Jack McConnell
Rosie Kane
Charles Gordon
Gordon Jackson
Communities Scotland
These people were up until May 2007, responsible for answering the public's questions - no response was ever received - now they no longer work in the jobs they were employed in back in 2003 - with exception to Charlie Gordon - his btchers shop links meant he could become an MSP!
No end to this stuff
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 3:01pm Sun 11 Nov 07
Have to say I agree with you, unless we look more closely at specific politicians, we will never really uncover their true agenda.
Charles kennedy seemed to me a pleasant enough man, the very fact he was outed by the party for his drink problem was unfortunate.
As by eventually admitting his weakness, I actually admired him more, not less.
Rosie Kane, (in my opinion) is a bit of an ankle biter. But, with less real charisma, and more power alongside her socialist comrades.
Since the whole SSP saga, I've lost all hope in their credability, and real agenda for change. However, Rosie's depression makes her semi-human.
As for the others Blair & McConnell - their abuse of their power, and ability to cause so many to dislike them was no mean feat! Their departure was hardly something to write home about, and I certainly wont miss either of them.
Communities Scotland, and other Quangos like them - just more proof of unelected bodies, who do little for the community, and more for the gimmicky way the Government/ Parliament want to be perceived. Less talk, more action.
So, their disbandment was innevitable.
As for us winning the Bid - I'd better add my final tuppence worth, this will not just be about financial investment. This will be about us Glaswegians bucking up our act. Showing the world stage that our record for crime stemming from binge drinking, cancer, heart disease and strokes isn't the only thing that we're infected by.
A bit more pride, respect and care of one another. Use of bins, reporting crime and vandalism will all help communities come together.So lets all start making an effort here, it's not just money that will change things.
Have to say I agree with you, unless we look more closely at specific politicians, we will never really uncover their true agenda.
Charles kennedy seemed to me a pleasant enough man, the very fact he was outed by the party for his drink problem was unfortunate.
As by eventually admitting his weakness, I actually admired him more, not less.
Rosie Kane, (in my opinion) is a bit of an ankle biter. But, with less real charisma, and more power alongside her socialist comrades.
Since the whole SSP saga, I've lost all hope in their credability, and real agenda for change. However, Rosie's depression makes her semi-human.
As for the others Blair & McConnell - their abuse of their power, and ability to cause so many to dislike them was no mean feat! Their departure was hardly something to write home about, and I certainly wont miss either of them.
Communities Scotland, and other Quangos like them - just more proof of unelected bodies, who do little for the community, and more for the gimmicky way the Government/ Parliament want to be perceived. Less talk, more action.
So, their disbandment was innevitable.
As for us winning the Bid - I'd better add my final tuppence worth, this will not just be about financial investment. This will be about us Glaswegians bucking up our act. Showing the world stage that our record for crime stemming from binge drinking, cancer, heart disease and strokes isn't the only thing that we're infected by.
A bit more pride, respect and care of one another. Use of bins, reporting crime and vandalism will all help communities come together.So lets all start making an effort here, it's not just money that will change things.
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 3:13pm Sun 11 Nov 07
[quote][bold]People Power[/bold] wrote:
Have to say I agree with you, unless we look more closely at specific politicians, we will never really uncover their true agenda. Charles kennedy seemed to me a pleasant enough man, the very fact he was outed by the party for his drink problem was unfortunate. As by eventually admitting his weakness, I actually admired him more, not less. Rosie Kane, (in my opinion) is a bit of an ankle biter. But, with less real charisma, and more power alongside her socialist comrades. Since the whole SSP saga, I've lost all hope in their credability, and real agenda for change. However, Rosie's depression makes her semi-human. As for the others Blair & McConnell - their abuse of their power, and ability to cause so many to dislike them was no mean feat! Their departure was hardly something to write home about, and I certainly wont miss either of them. Communities Scotland, and other Quangos like them - just more proof of unelected bodies, who do little for the community, and more for the gimmicky way the Government/ Parliament want to be perceived. Less talk, more action. So, their disbandment was innevitable. As for us winning the Bid - I'd better add my final tuppence worth, this will not just be about financial investment. This will be about us Glaswegians bucking up our act. Showing the world stage that our record for crime stemming from binge drinking, cancer, heart disease and strokes isn't the only thing that we're infected by. A bit more pride, respect and care of one another. Use of bins, reporting crime and vandalism will all help communities come together.So lets all start making an effort here, it's not just money that will change things.[/quote] Proper Investment and proper planning is required to make a real change and without it, we will never get anywhere!
Its the people out there who have been neglected, abandoned, socially excluded and deprived for the past 50 years which cause a lot of ignorant people driven by the media to put blame on them, when its the fault of those who have controlled what we eat, where we live, how we work - they have done little to improve the society that was on the slide from the early 70's.
Rats!
People Power wrote:
Have to say I agree with you, unless we look more closely at specific politicians, we will never really uncover their true agenda. Charles kennedy seemed to me a pleasant enough man, the very fact he was outed by the party for his drink problem was unfortunate. As by eventually admitting his weakness, I actually admired him more, not less. Rosie Kane, (in my opinion) is a bit of an ankle biter. But, with less real charisma, and more power alongside her socialist comrades. Since the whole SSP saga, I've lost all hope in their credability, and real agenda for change. However, Rosie's depression makes her semi-human. As for the others Blair & McConnell - their abuse of their power, and ability to cause so many to dislike them was no mean feat! Their departure was hardly something to write home about, and I certainly wont miss either of them. Communities Scotland, and other Quangos like them - just more proof of unelected bodies, who do little for the community, and more for the gimmicky way the Government/ Parliament want to be perceived. Less talk, more action. So, their disbandment was innevitable. As for us winning the Bid - I'd better add my final tuppence worth, this will not just be about financial investment. This will be about us Glaswegians bucking up our act. Showing the world stage that our record for crime stemming from binge drinking, cancer, heart disease and strokes isn't the only thing that we're infected by. A bit more pride, respect and care of one another. Use of bins, reporting crime and vandalism will all help communities come together.So lets all start making an effort here, it's not just money that will change things.
Proper Investment and proper planning is required to make a real change and without it, we will never get anywhere!
Its the people out there who have been neglected, abandoned, socially excluded and deprived for the past 50 years which cause a lot of ignorant people driven by the media to put blame on them, when its the fault of those who have controlled what we eat, where we live, how we work - they have done little to improve the society that was on the slide from the early 70's.
Rats!
Posted by: Scottish Rose, U.S.A. on 3:33pm Sun 11 Nov 07
[quote][bold]prather2000[/bold] wrote:
Oh my god, it is no wonder people leave Scotland, with opinions like that nothing positive will ever be achieved. Of course there will be a price tag, when has anything been free! But think of the revenue it will bring in, not to mention it might actually promote a healthy lifestyle for the up and coming youth. If we all kept thinking this way then nothing will change and in a hundred yrs this message board will have the same narrow minded, negative and down right closed minded view points it has now!! I for one will be there with my family to cheer on Glasgow.. [/quote] They just dont get it...Do they?
prather2000 wrote:
Oh my god, it is no wonder people leave Scotland, with opinions like that nothing positive will ever be achieved. Of course there will be a price tag, when has anything been free! But think of the revenue it will bring in, not to mention it might actually promote a healthy lifestyle for the up and coming youth. If we all kept thinking this way then nothing will change and in a hundred yrs this message board will have the same narrow minded, negative and down right closed minded view points it has now!! I for one will be there with my family to cheer on Glasgow..
They just dont get it...Do they?
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 5:46pm Sun 11 Nov 07
Yes well if you all think a games contest is going to change the way people are in this place, then you must all be on drugs or your simply ignorant
Yes well if you all think a games contest is going to change the way people are in this place, then you must all be on drugs or your simply ignorant
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 6:27pm Sun 11 Nov 07
Nobody here is saying that this will be all bad and 100% bad for Glasgow naturally there will be some positive spin offs for Glasgow.
But, it is a case of: who really benefits here. Just how much profit is made, how and where it is re-invested, and whether the Planning departments change with the time.
Clearly council infrastructures and beurocracy that strangles the city will need to be shaken up, and seriously sorted out.
Glasgow has alot of good points to it, but the politics of it are in a state of dissaray, and its people are clearly not being listened to.
Nobody here is saying that this will be all bad and 100% bad for Glasgow naturally there will be some positive spin offs for Glasgow.
But, it is a case of: who really benefits here. Just how much profit is made, how and where it is re-invested, and whether the Planning departments change with the time.
Clearly council infrastructures and beurocracy that strangles the city will need to be shaken up, and seriously sorted out.
Glasgow has alot of good points to it, but the politics of it are in a state of dissaray, and its people are clearly not being listened to.
Posted by: Biffo the bear, beano town on 7:23pm Sun 11 Nov 07
If the games was going to benefit the city as a whole then yes i would be all for it but that wont be the case..
It will be the elite, the builders , hotels etc that will reap the benefit & after its all over the average Glaswegian & Scot for that matter will be forgotten until they are looking for votes..
Nobody in their right mind can actually believe that this is going to change Glasgow for the better even though we all would like it too.
If the games was going to benefit the city as a whole then yes i would be all for it but that wont be the case..
It will be the elite, the builders , hotels etc that will reap the benefit & after its all over the average Glaswegian & Scot for that matter will be forgotten until they are looking for votes..
Nobody in their right mind can actually believe that this is going to change Glasgow for the better even though we all would like it too.
Posted by: Ian, Glasgow on 4:51pm Mon 12 Nov 07
Can't wait! Glasgow will ensure that it provides the best CG's to date!
Can't wait! Glasgow will ensure that it provides the best CG's to date!
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