Posted by: Sydney Meriwether, Glasgow on 10:59am Fri 28 Mar 08
This is as clear an example you will ever get to show that Labour (New or Scottish) is clearly not functioning at a coherent, strategic level. The PO closure programme has been driven through by UK Labour, avoided by Scottish Labour and now a New Labour local councillor is contradicting both the above... [bold]will the real Labour policy please step forward?[/bold]
This is as clear an example you will ever get to show that Labour (New or Scottish) is clearly not functioning at a coherent, strategic level. The PO closure programme has been driven through by UK Labour, avoided by Scottish Labour and now a New Labour local councillor is contradicting both the above...
will the real Labour policy please step forward? Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 11:00am Fri 28 Mar 08
That's the boldest thing I've heard since Glasgow was a municipal Corporation back in the day when they had control of almost everything in the city (excluding the postal and its associated services of course!).
That's the boldest thing I've heard since Glasgow was a municipal Corporation back in the day when they had control of almost everything in the city (excluding the postal and its associated services of course!).
Posted by: John MacLean, Glasgow on 11:39am Fri 28 Mar 08
So, GCC want to come in and save the Post Offices that are [bold]UNDER[/bold] threat, what about the ones that have already closed? Where were the council then?
So, GCC want to come in and save the Post Offices that are
UNDER threat, what about the ones that have already closed? Where were the council then?
Posted by: jim, Glasgow on 11:43am Fri 28 Mar 08
The same is happening in Kent .surry etc etc etc Councils are making bids for the Post offices,Maybe ill start my own .
The same is happening in Kent .surry etc etc etc Councils are making bids for the Post offices,Maybe ill start my own .
Posted by: Kudos, Glasgow on 11:44am Fri 28 Mar 08
What’s the problem with the closures? The only people who use these places are the unemployable who live off the taxpayer. If we close their local post office maybe they might get off their backside and get a job!!! The post office aka benefit shop is not making a profit so why should the taxpayer carry this dead weight!! Only a socialist ‘happy camper’ like Purcell would think of this!
What’s the problem with the closures? The only people who use these places are the unemployable who live off the taxpayer. If we close their local post office maybe they might get off their backside and get a job!!! The post office aka benefit shop is not making a profit so why should the taxpayer carry this dead weight!! Only a socialist ‘happy camper’ like Purcell would think of this!
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 11:49am Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Kudos[/bold] wrote:
What’s the problem with the closures? The only people who use these places are the unemployable who live off the taxpayer. If we close their local post office maybe they might get off their backside and get a job!!! The post office aka benefit shop is not making a profit so why should the taxpayer carry this dead weight!! Only a socialist ‘happy camper’ like Purcell would think of this![/quote] Kudos, St Vincent Street Post Office is not full of Giro Spongers as you would put it!
Besides, the DWP is trying to close all Post Office Accounts which were only brought in as an interim measure until people were able to open bank accounts.
I would expect that the Giro Spongers will all have been phased out from Post Offices in the near future.
[bold]NEXT! :-0[/bold]
Kudos wrote:
What’s the problem with the closures? The only people who use these places are the unemployable who live off the taxpayer. If we close their local post office maybe they might get off their backside and get a job!!! The post office aka benefit shop is not making a profit so why should the taxpayer carry this dead weight!! Only a socialist ‘happy camper’ like Purcell would think of this!
Kudos, St Vincent Street Post Office is not full of Giro Spongers as you would put it!
Besides, the DWP is trying to close all Post Office Accounts which were only brought in as an interim measure until people were able to open bank accounts.
I would expect that the Giro Spongers will all have been phased out from Post Offices in the near future.
NEXT! :-0 Posted by: BeeSee, Glasgow on 11:51am Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Kudos[/bold] wrote:
What’s the problem with the closures? The only people who use these places are the unemployable who live off the taxpayer. If we close their local post office maybe they might get off their backside and get a job!!! The post office aka benefit shop is not making a profit so why should the taxpayer carry this dead weight!! Only a socialist ‘happy camper’ like Purcell would think of this![/quote] Kudos, I dont know what i find more offensive about your post, the idea that only the "great unwashed" use this valauable service.
Or your comment that Mr Purcell is a socialist.
Kudos wrote:
What’s the problem with the closures? The only people who use these places are the unemployable who live off the taxpayer. If we close their local post office maybe they might get off their backside and get a job!!! The post office aka benefit shop is not making a profit so why should the taxpayer carry this dead weight!! Only a socialist ‘happy camper’ like Purcell would think of this!
Kudos, I dont know what i find more offensive about your post, the idea that only the "great unwashed" use this valauable service.
Or your comment that Mr Purcell is a socialist.
Posted by: Sydney Meriwether, At home on 11:53am Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Kudos[/bold] wrote:
What’s the problem with the closures? The only people who use these places are the unemployable who live off the taxpayer. If we close their local post office maybe they might get off their backside and get a job!!! The post office aka benefit shop is not making a profit so why should the taxpayer carry this dead weight!! Only a socialist ‘happy camper’ like Purcell would think of this![/quote] Eeeeh-Aw... income support is payed into the claimant's bank account as part of the direct payment system... if you're going to slag-off people who are unfortunate enough to be unemployed, please get your facts right!!!
Kudos wrote:
What’s the problem with the closures? The only people who use these places are the unemployable who live off the taxpayer. If we close their local post office maybe they might get off their backside and get a job!!! The post office aka benefit shop is not making a profit so why should the taxpayer carry this dead weight!! Only a socialist ‘happy camper’ like Purcell would think of this!
Eeeeh-Aw... income support is payed into the claimant's bank account as part of the direct payment system... if you're going to slag-off people who are unfortunate enough to be unemployed, please get your facts right!!!
Posted by: Kudos, Glasgow on 11:59am Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]The Missing City[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Kudos[/bold] wrote: What’s the problem with the closures? The only people who use these places are the unemployable who live off the taxpayer. If we close their local post office maybe they might get off their backside and get a job!!! The post office aka benefit shop is not making a profit so why should the taxpayer carry this dead weight!! Only a socialist ‘happy camper’ like Purcell would think of this![/quote] Kudos, St Vincent Street Post Office is not full of Giro Spongers as you would put it! Besides, the DWP is trying to close all Post Office Accounts which were only brought in as an interim measure until people were able to open bank accounts. I would expect that the Giro Spongers will all have been phased out from Post Offices in the near future. [bold]NEXT! :-0[/bold] [/quote] The missing city, The St Vincent street post is not full of giro spongers which might be why this office is not on the closure list. I think you will find that it was the bothwell street benefit shop that was closed and moved to wh smith so the unemployable can cash their giros and get their meals ie crisps and cans of irn bru!! at the same time.
The Missing City wrote:
Kudos wrote: What’s the problem with the closures? The only people who use these places are the unemployable who live off the taxpayer. If we close their local post office maybe they might get off their backside and get a job!!! The post office aka benefit shop is not making a profit so why should the taxpayer carry this dead weight!! Only a socialist ‘happy camper’ like Purcell would think of this!
Kudos, St Vincent Street Post Office is not full of Giro Spongers as you would put it! Besides, the DWP is trying to close all Post Office Accounts which were only brought in as an interim measure until people were able to open bank accounts. I would expect that the Giro Spongers will all have been phased out from Post Offices in the near future. NEXT! :-0
The missing city, The St Vincent street post is not full of giro spongers which might be why this office is not on the closure list. I think you will find that it was the bothwell street benefit shop that was closed and moved to wh smith so the unemployable can cash their giros and get their meals ie crisps and cans of irn bru!! at the same time.
Posted by: jim, Glasgow on 12:02pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Giros !How very 80s,Edinburgh is crammed with unemployed folks no fault of their own either .
Giros !How very 80s,Edinburgh is crammed with unemployed folks no fault of their own either .
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 12:07pm Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]jim[/bold] wrote:
Giros !How very 80s,Edinburgh is crammed with unemployed folks no fault of their own either .[/quote] I wouldn't tar everybody with the same brush Jim, some are just deliberate lazy nenderthals with empty skulls full of fresh air - there are people out there who are totally unemployable, they can't get mediaclly sectioned by the DWP because they are fit to work, so if they're lucky - they end up getting a job with Glasgow City Council or the GHA and then the whole place goes into meltdown!
jim wrote:
Giros !How very 80s,Edinburgh is crammed with unemployed folks no fault of their own either .
I wouldn't tar everybody with the same brush Jim, some are just deliberate lazy nenderthals with empty skulls full of fresh air - there are people out there who are totally unemployable, they can't get mediaclly sectioned by the DWP because they are fit to work, so if they're lucky - they end up getting a job with Glasgow City Council or the GHA and then the whole place goes into meltdown!
Posted by: Kudos, Glasgow on 12:09pm Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Sydney Meriwether[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Kudos[/bold] wrote: What’s the problem with the closures? The only people who use these places are the unemployable who live off the taxpayer. If we close their local post office maybe they might get off their backside and get a job!!! The post office aka benefit shop is not making a profit so why should the taxpayer carry this dead weight!! Only a socialist ‘happy camper’ like Purcell would think of this![/quote] Eeeeh-Aw... income support is payed into the claimant's bank account as part of the direct payment system... if you're going to slag-off people who are unfortunate enough to be unemployed, please get your facts right!!![/quote] Sydney Meriwether, "unfortunate to be unemployed" don't make me laugh, when was the last time you were in a job centre, there are plenty of jobs out there but we have a can work won't work culture which need to be taken to task! I have seen the latest stats and the majority of unemployed do not have bank accounts and have had been issued with post office cards!
Sydney Meriwether wrote:
Kudos wrote: What’s the problem with the closures? The only people who use these places are the unemployable who live off the taxpayer. If we close their local post office maybe they might get off their backside and get a job!!! The post office aka benefit shop is not making a profit so why should the taxpayer carry this dead weight!! Only a socialist ‘happy camper’ like Purcell would think of this!
Eeeeh-Aw... income support is payed into the claimant's bank account as part of the direct payment system... if you're going to slag-off people who are unfortunate enough to be unemployed, please get your facts right!!!
Sydney Meriwether, "unfortunate to be unemployed" don't make me laugh, when was the last time you were in a job centre, there are plenty of jobs out there but we have a can work won't work culture which need to be taken to task! I have seen the latest stats and the majority of unemployed do not have bank accounts and have had been issued with post office cards!
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 12:15pm Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Kudos[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]The Missing City[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Kudos[/bold] wrote: What’s the problem with the closures? The only people who use these places are the unemployable who live off the taxpayer. If we close their local post office maybe they might get off their backside and get a job!!! The post office aka benefit shop is not making a profit so why should the taxpayer carry this dead weight!! Only a socialist ‘happy camper’ like Purcell would think of this![/quote] Kudos, St Vincent Street Post Office is not full of Giro Spongers as you would put it! Besides, the DWP is trying to close all Post Office Accounts which were only brought in as an interim measure until people were able to open bank accounts. I would expect that the Giro Spongers will all have been phased out from Post Offices in the near future. [bold]NEXT! :-0[/bold] [/quote] The missing city, The St Vincent street post is not full of giro spongers which might be why this office is not on the closure list. I think you will find that it was the bothwell street benefit shop that was closed and moved to wh smith so the unemployable can cash their giros and get their meals ie crisps and cans of irn bru!! at the same time. [/quote] Bothwell St? Crisps? Do you hang about outside to collect the empty packets to sniff your EVO STIK?
My my, what a very racist argument towards your own people - Bothwell St PO was full of business people, much like St Vincent St, Hope St as well, though most of these folk were OAP's who used the PO after the one in Cambridge St/Bucceluch St closed a good few years ago.
Come on Kudos, you do have valid stuff to say sometimes, however you have lapsed on this occassion!
Kudos wrote:
The Missing City wrote: Kudos wrote: What’s the problem with the closures? The only people who use these places are the unemployable who live off the taxpayer. If we close their local post office maybe they might get off their backside and get a job!!! The post office aka benefit shop is not making a profit so why should the taxpayer carry this dead weight!! Only a socialist ‘happy camper’ like Purcell would think of this!
Kudos, St Vincent Street Post Office is not full of Giro Spongers as you would put it! Besides, the DWP is trying to close all Post Office Accounts which were only brought in as an interim measure until people were able to open bank accounts. I would expect that the Giro Spongers will all have been phased out from Post Offices in the near future. NEXT! :-0
The missing city, The St Vincent street post is not full of giro spongers which might be why this office is not on the closure list. I think you will find that it was the bothwell street benefit shop that was closed and moved to wh smith so the unemployable can cash their giros and get their meals ie crisps and cans of irn bru!! at the same time.
Bothwell St? Crisps? Do you hang about outside to collect the empty packets to sniff your EVO STIK?
My my, what a very racist argument towards your own people - Bothwell St PO was full of business people, much like St Vincent St, Hope St as well, though most of these folk were OAP's who used the PO after the one in Cambridge St/Bucceluch St closed a good few years ago.
Come on Kudos, you do have valid stuff to say sometimes, however you have lapsed on this occassion!
Posted by: Sydney Meriwether, Glasgow on 12:19pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Post office cards, my, that's very technical... are you speaking from experience?
Post office cards, my, that's very technical... are you speaking from experience?
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 12:21pm Fri 28 Mar 08
If you can grasp the concept of the post office closures Kudos, closures, means saving money and huge big queues as a result, resulting in people losing faith with the mail system.
People out there refuse to use computers, young and old alike but for business people, OAP's they need this, but for yer Giro heads, naa mate, maybe in Springburn, Possil, Govan and other places, (some through no fault of their own because jobs are not safe these days), but that's their fault as well eh?
I say its the state of the country and the ordinary people are just gimps in the game - do you disagree?
If you can grasp the concept of the post office closures Kudos, closures, means saving money and huge big queues as a result, resulting in people losing faith with the mail system.
People out there refuse to use computers, young and old alike but for business people, OAP's they need this, but for yer Giro heads, naa mate, maybe in Springburn, Possil, Govan and other places, (some through no fault of their own because jobs are not safe these days), but that's their fault as well eh?
I say its the state of the country and the ordinary people are just gimps in the game - do you disagree?
Posted by: jim, Glasgow on 12:21pm Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]The Missing City[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]jim[/bold] wrote: Giros !How very 80s,Edinburgh is crammed with unemployed folks no fault of their own either .[/quote] I wouldn't tar everybody with the same brush Jim, some are just deliberate lazy nenderthals with empty skulls full of fresh air - there are people out there who are totally unemployable, they can't get mediaclly sectioned by the DWP because they are fit to work, so if they're lucky - they end up getting a job with Glasgow City Council or the GHA and then the whole place goes into meltdown![/quote] :)
The Missing City wrote:
jim wrote: Giros !How very 80s,Edinburgh is crammed with unemployed folks no fault of their own either .
I wouldn't tar everybody with the same brush Jim, some are just deliberate lazy nenderthals with empty skulls full of fresh air - there are people out there who are totally unemployable, they can't get mediaclly sectioned by the DWP because they are fit to work, so if they're lucky - they end up getting a job with Glasgow City Council or the GHA and then the whole place goes into meltdown!
:)
Posted by: Glorious Failure, Glasgow on 12:24pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Post Offices are clearly outdated and there is obviously to many of them.
Otherwise they wouldn't be shutting them. If people used them and they made sufficient money from them they would not be closing them.
For some reason people in this country have a terribly romantic view of all old institutions. Sometimes we all have to accept change, otherwise we can't move forward.
Post Offices are clearly outdated and there is obviously to many of them.
Otherwise they wouldn't be shutting them. If people used them and they made sufficient money from them they would not be closing them.
For some reason people in this country have a terribly romantic view of all old institutions. Sometimes we all have to accept change, otherwise we can't move forward.
Posted by: George Brown, erskine on 12:26pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Is it back to the future time?
once upon a time there was Glasgow corporation electric, Glasgow corporation telephone company ,Glasgow corporation transport and many more, we might even get back to Glasgow housing association in time, any way I hope they succeed as I certainly don't like the move of post offices to W.H.Smith
Is it back to the future time?
once upon a time there was Glasgow corporation electric, Glasgow corporation telephone company ,Glasgow corporation transport and many more, we might even get back to Glasgow housing association in time, any way I hope they succeed as I certainly don't like the move of post offices to W.H.Smith
Posted by: Kudos, Glasgow on 12:37pm Fri 28 Mar 08
I agree completly with 'Glorious failure' I guess he was thinking about the post office when he thought of his username!!
It is clear to tell on here how many working tax payers are not prepared to through money down the drain to support a loss making business and the 'others' who want to keep them for sentimental reasons and then we have the wind up merchants on here like 'the missing city' who believes businesses need them, he should do what the rest of us companies do and tender the business I think you will find many courier companies much cheaper than the post office and the couier comes and collects so you don't have to get your hair wet going to the post office.
I agree completly with 'Glorious failure' I guess he was thinking about the post office when he thought of his username!!
It is clear to tell on here how many working tax payers are not prepared to through money down the drain to support a loss making business and the 'others' who want to keep them for sentimental reasons and then we have the wind up merchants on here like 'the missing city' who believes businesses need them, he should do what the rest of us companies do and tender the business I think you will find many courier companies much cheaper than the post office and the couier comes and collects so you don't have to get your hair wet going to the post office.
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 12:46pm Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Kudos[/bold] wrote:
I agree completly with 'Glorious failure' I guess he was thinking about the post office when he thought of his username!! It is clear to tell on here how many working tax payers are not prepared to through money down the drain to support a loss making business and the 'others' who want to keep them for sentimental reasons and then we have the wind up merchants on here like 'the missing city' who believes businesses need them, he should do what the rest of us companies do and tender the business I think you will find many courier companies much cheaper than the post office and the couier comes and collects so you don't have to get your hair wet going to the post office.[/quote] Okaydokay Kudos - close them down, see where that leaves people, it won't be better off as it is just now, as you seem to believe people do not require the services they provide whether it be in a shop or not.
While you're at it, close down the banks as well that's an old fart institution!
Oh while we're at it, may as well close down the Westminster parliament as well seein as that is an old fart institution also! ;-)
Kudos wrote:
I agree completly with 'Glorious failure' I guess he was thinking about the post office when he thought of his username!! It is clear to tell on here how many working tax payers are not prepared to through money down the drain to support a loss making business and the 'others' who want to keep them for sentimental reasons and then we have the wind up merchants on here like 'the missing city' who believes businesses need them, he should do what the rest of us companies do and tender the business I think you will find many courier companies much cheaper than the post office and the couier comes and collects so you don't have to get your hair wet going to the post office.
Okaydokay Kudos - close them down, see where that leaves people, it won't be better off as it is just now, as you seem to believe people do not require the services they provide whether it be in a shop or not.
While you're at it, close down the banks as well that's an old fart institution!
Oh while we're at it, may as well close down the Westminster parliament as well seein as that is an old fart institution also! ;-)
Posted by: Sydney Meriwether, Glasgow on 12:52pm Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Kudos[/bold] wrote:
I agree completly with 'Glorious failure' I guess he was thinking about the post office when he thought of his username!!
It is clear to tell on here how many working tax payers are not prepared to through money down the drain to support a loss making business and the 'others' who want to keep them for sentimental reasons and then we have the wind up merchants on here like 'the missing city' who believes businesses need them, he should do what the rest of us companies do and tender the business I think you will find many courier companies much cheaper than the post office and the couier comes and collects so you don't have to get your hair wet going to the post office.[/quote] The problem is that Labour only try to deal with problems once they are critical. In this sense the PO closures have much in common with the closure of Paddy's Market:
1. Deny that there is a problem.
2. Realise that there is a problem, but ignore it.
3. Continue to ignore it.
4. Turn the party spin machine on the issue and re-define the problem.
5. Obliterate everything, leave nothing standing.
Kudos wrote:
I agree completly with 'Glorious failure' I guess he was thinking about the post office when he thought of his username!!
It is clear to tell on here how many working tax payers are not prepared to through money down the drain to support a loss making business and the 'others' who want to keep them for sentimental reasons and then we have the wind up merchants on here like 'the missing city' who believes businesses need them, he should do what the rest of us companies do and tender the business I think you will find many courier companies much cheaper than the post office and the couier comes and collects so you don't have to get your hair wet going to the post office.
The problem is that Labour only try to deal with problems once they are critical. In this sense the PO closures have much in common with the closure of Paddy's Market:
1. Deny that there is a problem.
2. Realise that there is a problem, but ignore it.
3. Continue to ignore it.
4. Turn the party spin machine on the issue and re-define the problem.
5. Obliterate everything, leave nothing standing.
Posted by: john1, Glasgow on 12:55pm Fri 28 Mar 08
If the council are to take over the running of loss making post offices, I assume they will be paying the franchise fee to Royal Mail. Therefore unless GCC are able to do what Royal Mail couldn't (I doubt that very much) and turn them into profitable businesses, the GCC will in effect be subsidising a privately owned commercial business - the Royal Mail. So the tax payer pays not only for the stamps, etc but also through council tax to prop up an ailing service. How much council cash will be spent even looking at these proposals? Surely it would be better spent fighting the closures in the first place and ensuring that the constituents have a fit for purpose and not for profit mail service.
If the council are to take over the running of loss making post offices, I assume they will be paying the franchise fee to Royal Mail. Therefore unless GCC are able to do what Royal Mail couldn't (I doubt that very much) and turn them into profitable businesses, the GCC will in effect be subsidising a privately owned commercial business - the Royal Mail. So the tax payer pays not only for the stamps, etc but also through council tax to prop up an ailing service. How much council cash will be spent even looking at these proposals? Surely it would be better spent fighting the closures in the first place and ensuring that the constituents have a fit for purpose and not for profit mail service.
Posted by: Glorious Failure, Glasgow on 12:56pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Oh dear. Banks are open because they provide a useful service to many and most of them are self-sufficient (and then some!).
To compare a failing operation like the Post Office to banks is a bit daft really.
Remember, the Post Office is only one operator in a very competitive industry. If they can't compete then that's just tough for them. It's the way of the world.
The Post Office provides a comparatively poor service to businesses. Therefore to hold up business users as people who 'need' the Post Office is wrong.
Oh dear. Banks are open because they provide a useful service to many and most of them are self-sufficient (and then some!).
To compare a failing operation like the Post Office to banks is a bit daft really.
Remember, the Post Office is only one operator in a very competitive industry. If they can't compete then that's just tough for them. It's the way of the world.
The Post Office provides a comparatively poor service to businesses. Therefore to hold up business users as people who 'need' the Post Office is wrong.
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 1:10pm Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Glorious Failure[/bold] wrote:
Oh dear. Banks are open because they provide a useful service to many and most of them are self-sufficient (and then some!). To compare a failing operation like the Post Office to banks is a bit daft really. Remember, the Post Office is only one operator in a very competitive industry. If they can't compete then that's just tough for them. It's the way of the world. The Post Office provides a comparatively poor service to businesses. Therefore to hold up business users as people who 'need' the Post Office is wrong. [/quote] Okay GF - so who are all these fools or invisible people with bags upon bags or arms heaving with envelopes every day?
Is that just something I see and nobody else sees it?
Like I say, it would be funny to see PO's close down and people are losing their marbles, attacking people on the street because they don't know where to get a tax disc, or a passport form etc, that would be funny to see.
Of course as the older generations die off and the internet becoms the hearth of the home in the latter part of the 21st century, yes the PO will be seen as ancient as the dinosaurs.
Progress is moving too fast especially for our older citizens but nobody takes this into account - its all about making money as fast as possible!
Leave the sh1t behind so to speak, well if that's what you think of your granny and granda, the younger generatuions will [bold]despise[/bold] you when you are old!
Glorious Failure wrote:
Oh dear. Banks are open because they provide a useful service to many and most of them are self-sufficient (and then some!). To compare a failing operation like the Post Office to banks is a bit daft really. Remember, the Post Office is only one operator in a very competitive industry. If they can't compete then that's just tough for them. It's the way of the world. The Post Office provides a comparatively poor service to businesses. Therefore to hold up business users as people who 'need' the Post Office is wrong.
Okay GF - so who are all these fools or invisible people with bags upon bags or arms heaving with envelopes every day?
Is that just something I see and nobody else sees it?
Like I say, it would be funny to see PO's close down and people are losing their marbles, attacking people on the street because they don't know where to get a tax disc, or a passport form etc, that would be funny to see.
Of course as the older generations die off and the internet becoms the hearth of the home in the latter part of the 21st century, yes the PO will be seen as ancient as the dinosaurs.
Progress is moving too fast especially for our older citizens but nobody takes this into account - its all about making money as fast as possible!
Leave the sh1t behind so to speak, well if that's what you think of your granny and granda, the younger generatuions will
despise you when you are old!
Posted by: Glorious Failure, Glasgow on 1:45pm Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]The Missing City[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Glorious Failure[/bold] wrote: Oh dear. Banks are open because they provide a useful service to many and most of them are self-sufficient (and then some!). To compare a failing operation like the Post Office to banks is a bit daft really. Remember, the Post Office is only one operator in a very competitive industry. If they can't compete then that's just tough for them. It's the way of the world. The Post Office provides a comparatively poor service to businesses. Therefore to hold up business users as people who 'need' the Post Office is wrong. [/quote] Okay GF - so who are all these fools or invisible people with bags upon bags or arms heaving with envelopes every day? Is that just something I see and nobody else sees it? Like I say, it would be funny to see PO's close down and people are losing their marbles, attacking people on the street because they don't know where to get a tax disc, or a passport form etc, that would be funny to see. Of course as the older generations die off and the internet becoms the hearth of the home in the latter part of the 21st century, yes the PO will be seen as ancient as the dinosaurs. Progress is moving too fast especially for our older citizens but nobody takes this into account - its all about making money as fast as possible! Leave the sh1t behind so to speak, well if that's what you think of your granny and granda, the younger generatuions will [bold]despise[/bold] you when you are old! [/quote] You are very good at throwing loose comments about The Missing City. Don't make crass comments about Grans and Grandads. If you can't make a lucid point without throwing in some childish remarks then I suggest you don't bother making them.
I presume you consider those who use the Post Office as fools given your above comment? Your words, not mine.
You seem to be missing the point. You see people lumping bags to Post Offices because courier companies, as previously mentioned, such as DHL and UPS pick up mail from your office and deliver it on time to its intended receiver. They don't usually lose mail, have extra charges so that you get your mail delivered before lunch time guaranteed, deliver to blatantly wrong addresses... I could go on.
Obviously people use the Post Office but not in sufficient numbers to make it a viable business.
As I have previously stated, change sometimes has to be accepted for what it is.
This seems to have your dander needlessly up I have to say.
The Missing City wrote:
Glorious Failure wrote: Oh dear. Banks are open because they provide a useful service to many and most of them are self-sufficient (and then some!). To compare a failing operation like the Post Office to banks is a bit daft really. Remember, the Post Office is only one operator in a very competitive industry. If they can't compete then that's just tough for them. It's the way of the world. The Post Office provides a comparatively poor service to businesses. Therefore to hold up business users as people who 'need' the Post Office is wrong.
Okay GF - so who are all these fools or invisible people with bags upon bags or arms heaving with envelopes every day? Is that just something I see and nobody else sees it? Like I say, it would be funny to see PO's close down and people are losing their marbles, attacking people on the street because they don't know where to get a tax disc, or a passport form etc, that would be funny to see. Of course as the older generations die off and the internet becoms the hearth of the home in the latter part of the 21st century, yes the PO will be seen as ancient as the dinosaurs. Progress is moving too fast especially for our older citizens but nobody takes this into account - its all about making money as fast as possible! Leave the sh1t behind so to speak, well if that's what you think of your granny and granda, the younger generatuions will despise you when you are old!
You are very good at throwing loose comments about The Missing City. Don't make crass comments about Grans and Grandads. If you can't make a lucid point without throwing in some childish remarks then I suggest you don't bother making them.
I presume you consider those who use the Post Office as fools given your above comment? Your words, not mine.
You seem to be missing the point. You see people lumping bags to Post Offices because courier companies, as previously mentioned, such as DHL and UPS pick up mail from your office and deliver it on time to its intended receiver. They don't usually lose mail, have extra charges so that you get your mail delivered before lunch time guaranteed, deliver to blatantly wrong addresses... I could go on.
Obviously people use the Post Office but not in sufficient numbers to make it a viable business.
As I have previously stated, change sometimes has to be accepted for what it is.
This seems to have your dander needlessly up I have to say.
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 1:56pm Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Glorious Failure[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]The Missing City[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Glorious Failure[/bold] wrote: Oh dear. Banks are open because they provide a useful service to many and most of them are self-sufficient (and then some!). To compare a failing operation like the Post Office to banks is a bit daft really. Remember, the Post Office is only one operator in a very competitive industry. If they can't compete then that's just tough for them. It's the way of the world. The Post Office provides a comparatively poor service to businesses. Therefore to hold up business users as people who 'need' the Post Office is wrong. [/quote] Okay GF - so who are all these fools or invisible people with bags upon bags or arms heaving with envelopes every day? Is that just something I see and nobody else sees it? Like I say, it would be funny to see PO's close down and people are losing their marbles, attacking people on the street because they don't know where to get a tax disc, or a passport form etc, that would be funny to see. Of course as the older generations die off and the internet becoms the hearth of the home in the latter part of the 21st century, yes the PO will be seen as ancient as the dinosaurs. Progress is moving too fast especially for our older citizens but nobody takes this into account - its all about making money as fast as possible! Leave the sh1t behind so to speak, well if that's what you think of your granny and granda, the younger generatuions will [bold]despise[/bold] you when you are old! [/quote] You are very good at throwing loose comments about The Missing City. Don't make crass comments about Grans and Grandads. If you can't make a lucid point without throwing in some childish remarks then I suggest you don't bother making them. I presume you consider those who use the Post Office as fools given your above comment? Your words, not mine. You seem to be missing the point. You see people lumping bags to Post Offices because courier companies, as previously mentioned, such as DHL and UPS pick up mail from your office and deliver it on time to its intended receiver. They don't usually lose mail, have extra charges so that you get your mail delivered before lunch time guaranteed, deliver to blatantly wrong addresses... I could go on. Obviously people use the Post Office but not in sufficient numbers to make it a viable business. As I have previously stated, change sometimes has to be accepted for what it is. This seems to have your dander needlessly up I have to say.[/quote] Like I said
[quote]The older generations die off and the internet becoms the hearth of the home in the latter part of the 21st century, yes the PO will be seen as ancient as the dinosaurs.[/quote]
Yes well, some people on here (and you seemed to agree with them), Kudos, aye, that's his name - he seems to have a grudge against some sections of our society who rely on such a service so it wasn't me who is making the childish remarks if you care to read the above posts - speak with intelligence and not with the mind of an old fart politician who's infactuated with spin - people these days have no respect for anybody let alone older people, that's why I made that comment and the current generations will ensure that as much as they hate others, they too will be hated double with the attitudes they possess in the present day! FACT!
But the above (Quote) suggests as I said that this will be as redundant as the dinosaurs in around 20-30 years time.
I know for a fact this is true, other things we are used to will disappear too as a result of digital media interaction - technology will get better and it will become more accessible but for now it simply isn't the case, although some people will believe we are trying to live the future before it gets here, hence the current botch ups with the forces of progress!
I reckon according to you that this is another crass staement I have made! Tut Tut!
Glorious Failure wrote:
The Missing City wrote: Glorious Failure wrote: Oh dear. Banks are open because they provide a useful service to many and most of them are self-sufficient (and then some!). To compare a failing operation like the Post Office to banks is a bit daft really. Remember, the Post Office is only one operator in a very competitive industry. If they can't compete then that's just tough for them. It's the way of the world. The Post Office provides a comparatively poor service to businesses. Therefore to hold up business users as people who 'need' the Post Office is wrong.
Okay GF - so who are all these fools or invisible people with bags upon bags or arms heaving with envelopes every day? Is that just something I see and nobody else sees it? Like I say, it would be funny to see PO's close down and people are losing their marbles, attacking people on the street because they don't know where to get a tax disc, or a passport form etc, that would be funny to see. Of course as the older generations die off and the internet becoms the hearth of the home in the latter part of the 21st century, yes the PO will be seen as ancient as the dinosaurs. Progress is moving too fast especially for our older citizens but nobody takes this into account - its all about making money as fast as possible! Leave the sh1t behind so to speak, well if that's what you think of your granny and granda, the younger generatuions will despise you when you are old!
You are very good at throwing loose comments about The Missing City. Don't make crass comments about Grans and Grandads. If you can't make a lucid point without throwing in some childish remarks then I suggest you don't bother making them. I presume you consider those who use the Post Office as fools given your above comment? Your words, not mine. You seem to be missing the point. You see people lumping bags to Post Offices because courier companies, as previously mentioned, such as DHL and UPS pick up mail from your office and deliver it on time to its intended receiver. They don't usually lose mail, have extra charges so that you get your mail delivered before lunch time guaranteed, deliver to blatantly wrong addresses... I could go on. Obviously people use the Post Office but not in sufficient numbers to make it a viable business. As I have previously stated, change sometimes has to be accepted for what it is. This seems to have your dander needlessly up I have to say.
Like I said
The older generations die off and the internet becoms the hearth of the home in the latter part of the 21st century, yes the PO will be seen as ancient as the dinosaurs.
Yes well, some people on here (and you seemed to agree with them), Kudos, aye, that's his name - he seems to have a grudge against some sections of our society who rely on such a service so it wasn't me who is making the childish remarks if you care to read the above posts - speak with intelligence and not with the mind of an old fart politician who's infactuated with spin - people these days have no respect for anybody let alone older people, that's why I made that comment and the current generations will ensure that as much as they hate others, they too will be hated double with the attitudes they possess in the present day! FACT!
But the above (Quote) suggests as I said that this will be as redundant as the dinosaurs in around 20-30 years time.
I know for a fact this is true, other things we are used to will disappear too as a result of digital media interaction - technology will get better and it will become more accessible but for now it simply isn't the case, although some people will believe we are trying to live the future before it gets here, hence the current botch ups with the forces of progress!
I reckon according to you that this is another crass staement I have made! Tut Tut!
Posted by: jim, Glasgow on 2:09pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Its Obvious we are NOT ready with all Internet so called Modern technology after all.We have to keep falling back on clerical!The older generation ran things much more efficient.When Computers go down in office .All young folk twiddle fingers and look shocked.Modern technology eh!
Its Obvious we are NOT ready with all Internet so called Modern technology after all.We have to keep falling back on clerical!The older generation ran things much more efficient.When Computers go down in office .All young folk twiddle fingers and look shocked.Modern technology eh!
Posted by: Glorious Failure, Glasgow on 2:17pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Sometimes it's not even worth the effort in debating with people.
You have no idea of my opinions on other people in society The Missing City, so don't pretend you do.
I am commenting on things as I see them. I am not infatuated with spin, which I thought was a rather bizarre comment to be fair.
No that was not a crass statement, a crass statement is where you make remark without consideration of other peoples feelings. You seem to be confused with what is a needless remark and what is your opinion.
Sometimes it's not even worth the effort in debating with people.
You have no idea of my opinions on other people in society The Missing City, so don't pretend you do.
I am commenting on things as I see them. I am not infatuated with spin, which I thought was a rather bizarre comment to be fair.
No that was not a crass statement, a crass statement is where you make remark without consideration of other peoples feelings. You seem to be confused with what is a needless remark and what is your opinion.
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 2:41pm Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Glorious Failure[/bold] wrote:
Sometimes it's not even worth the effort in debating with people. You have no idea of my opinions on other people in society The Missing City, so don't pretend you do. I am commenting on things as I see them. I am not infatuated with spin, which I thought was a rather bizarre comment to be fair. No that was not a crass statement, a crass statement is where you make remark without consideration of other peoples feelings. You seem to be confused with what is a needless remark and what is your opinion.[/quote] [quote]You have no idea of my opinions on other people in society The Missing City, so don't pretend you do.[/quote]
Ditto to you too
[quote]I am commenting on things as I see them. I am not infatuated with spin, which I thought was a rather bizarre comment to be fair.[/quote]
You put an alternative angle on things to make yourself appear to be more intellectually better looking than others when in fact its rather the opposite
[quote]No that was not a crass statement, a crass statement is where you make remark without consideration of other peoples feelings. You seem to be confused with what is a needless remark and what is your opinion.[/quote]
Likewise ;-)
Glorious Failure wrote:
Sometimes it's not even worth the effort in debating with people. You have no idea of my opinions on other people in society The Missing City, so don't pretend you do. I am commenting on things as I see them. I am not infatuated with spin, which I thought was a rather bizarre comment to be fair. No that was not a crass statement, a crass statement is where you make remark without consideration of other peoples feelings. You seem to be confused with what is a needless remark and what is your opinion.
You have no idea of my opinions on other people in society The Missing City, so don't pretend you do.
Ditto to you too
I am commenting on things as I see them. I am not infatuated with spin, which I thought was a rather bizarre comment to be fair.
You put an alternative angle on things to make yourself appear to be more intellectually better looking than others when in fact its rather the opposite
No that was not a crass statement, a crass statement is where you make remark without consideration of other peoples feelings. You seem to be confused with what is a needless remark and what is your opinion.
Likewise ;-)
Posted by: Glorious Failure, Glasgow on 2:52pm Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]The Missing City[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Glorious Failure[/bold] wrote: Sometimes it's not even worth the effort in debating with people. You have no idea of my opinions on other people in society The Missing City, so don't pretend you do. I am commenting on things as I see them. I am not infatuated with spin, which I thought was a rather bizarre comment to be fair. No that was not a crass statement, a crass statement is where you make remark without consideration of other peoples feelings. You seem to be confused with what is a needless remark and what is your opinion.[/quote] [quote]You have no idea of my opinions on other people in society The Missing City, so don't pretend you do.[/quote] Ditto to you too [quote]I am commenting on things as I see them. I am not infatuated with spin, which I thought was a rather bizarre comment to be fair.[/quote] You put an alternative angle on things to make yourself appear to be more intellectually better looking than others when in fact its rather the opposite [quote]No that was not a crass statement, a crass statement is where you make remark without consideration of other peoples feelings. You seem to be confused with what is a needless remark and what is your opinion.[/quote] Likewise ;-) [/quote] Intellectually better looking?
Your comments are becoming increasingly bizarre. Again, you have absolutely no idea about my intellect, so why pretend that you do?
At no point did I attempt to predict your views on others. Read the posts carefully. It will help you in future.
Interesting how you regularly slate others views yet when they simply disagree with you, not slate your views, you bring out the petty attempts at slagging them off.
Classy reaction.
Now I have neither the time nor the inclination to continue responding to your increasingly strange comments. I have obviously irked you in some way which, I have to say, is of absolutely no concern to me.
Remember, everyones opinion is as valid as your own.
The Missing City wrote:
Glorious Failure wrote: Sometimes it's not even worth the effort in debating with people. You have no idea of my opinions on other people in society The Missing City, so don't pretend you do. I am commenting on things as I see them. I am not infatuated with spin, which I thought was a rather bizarre comment to be fair. No that was not a crass statement, a crass statement is where you make remark without consideration of other peoples feelings. You seem to be confused with what is a needless remark and what is your opinion.
You have no idea of my opinions on other people in society The Missing City, so don't pretend you do.
Ditto to you too I am commenting on things as I see them. I am not infatuated with spin, which I thought was a rather bizarre comment to be fair.
You put an alternative angle on things to make yourself appear to be more intellectually better looking than others when in fact its rather the opposite No that was not a crass statement, a crass statement is where you make remark without consideration of other peoples feelings. You seem to be confused with what is a needless remark and what is your opinion.
Likewise ;-)
Intellectually better looking?
Your comments are becoming increasingly bizarre. Again, you have absolutely no idea about my intellect, so why pretend that you do?
At no point did I attempt to predict your views on others. Read the posts carefully. It will help you in future.
Interesting how you regularly slate others views yet when they simply disagree with you, not slate your views, you bring out the petty attempts at slagging them off.
Classy reaction.
Now I have neither the time nor the inclination to continue responding to your increasingly strange comments. I have obviously irked you in some way which, I have to say, is of absolutely no concern to me.
Remember, everyones opinion is as valid as your own.
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 3:10pm Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Glorious Failure[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]The Missing City[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Glorious Failure[/bold] wrote: Sometimes it's not even worth the effort in debating with people. You have no idea of my opinions on other people in society The Missing City, so don't pretend you do. I am commenting on things as I see them. I am not infatuated with spin, which I thought was a rather bizarre comment to be fair. No that was not a crass statement, a crass statement is where you make remark without consideration of other peoples feelings. You seem to be confused with what is a needless remark and what is your opinion.[/quote] [quote]You have no idea of my opinions on other people in society The Missing City, so don't pretend you do.[/quote] Ditto to you too [quote]I am commenting on things as I see them. I am not infatuated with spin, which I thought was a rather bizarre comment to be fair.[/quote] You put an alternative angle on things to make yourself appear to be more intellectually better looking than others when in fact its rather the opposite [quote]No that was not a crass statement, a crass statement is where you make remark without consideration of other peoples feelings. You seem to be confused with what is a needless remark and what is your opinion.[/quote] Likewise ;-) [/quote] Intellectually better looking? Your comments are becoming increasingly bizarre. Again, you have absolutely no idea about my intellect, so why pretend that you do? At no point did I attempt to predict your views on others. Read the posts carefully. It will help you in future. Interesting how you regularly slate others views yet when they simply disagree with you, not slate your views, you bring out the petty attempts at slagging them off. Classy reaction. Now I have neither the time nor the inclination to continue responding to your increasingly strange comments. I have obviously irked you in some way which, I have to say, is of absolutely no concern to me. Remember, everyones opinion is as valid as your own.[/quote] Here I'm only playing with you at your own game, you started the slander and continue to do so!
My opinion on the above matter was completely valid until others with their apparent collectiveness of stating everybody who uses Post Offices was scum (More or less) the guy agreed with you but I also mentioned that ordinary people business use these things too, which seemed to get up your back.
Being intellectually good looking in type is not a bizarre statement when you try to undermine others with your opinion which may not be to the thread of the story but merley for one's own satisfaction to make themselves feel better when dealing with others through communication tools such as the internet!
Unlike some, I try to keep to it as much as possible.
Glorious Failure wrote:
The Missing City wrote: Glorious Failure wrote: Sometimes it's not even worth the effort in debating with people. You have no idea of my opinions on other people in society The Missing City, so don't pretend you do. I am commenting on things as I see them. I am not infatuated with spin, which I thought was a rather bizarre comment to be fair. No that was not a crass statement, a crass statement is where you make remark without consideration of other peoples feelings. You seem to be confused with what is a needless remark and what is your opinion.
You have no idea of my opinions on other people in society The Missing City, so don't pretend you do.
Ditto to you too I am commenting on things as I see them. I am not infatuated with spin, which I thought was a rather bizarre comment to be fair.
You put an alternative angle on things to make yourself appear to be more intellectually better looking than others when in fact its rather the opposite No that was not a crass statement, a crass statement is where you make remark without consideration of other peoples feelings. You seem to be confused with what is a needless remark and what is your opinion.
Likewise ;-)
Intellectually better looking? Your comments are becoming increasingly bizarre. Again, you have absolutely no idea about my intellect, so why pretend that you do? At no point did I attempt to predict your views on others. Read the posts carefully. It will help you in future. Interesting how you regularly slate others views yet when they simply disagree with you, not slate your views, you bring out the petty attempts at slagging them off. Classy reaction. Now I have neither the time nor the inclination to continue responding to your increasingly strange comments. I have obviously irked you in some way which, I have to say, is of absolutely no concern to me. Remember, everyones opinion is as valid as your own.
Here I'm only playing with you at your own game, you started the slander and continue to do so!
My opinion on the above matter was completely valid until others with their apparent collectiveness of stating everybody who uses Post Offices was scum (More or less) the guy agreed with you but I also mentioned that ordinary people business use these things too, which seemed to get up your back.
Being intellectually good looking in type is not a bizarre statement when you try to undermine others with your opinion which may not be to the thread of the story but merley for one's own satisfaction to make themselves feel better when dealing with others through communication tools such as the internet!
Unlike some, I try to keep to it as much as possible.
Posted by: Big Al, Glasgow on 4:15pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Where's People Power to sort this out???
Where's People Power to sort this out???
Posted by: Sydney Meriwether, Glasgow on 4:42pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Step aside Bi Al... I'll sort this out...
Only kidding... it is Friday after all! ;-)
Step aside Bi Al... I'll sort this out...
Only kidding... it is Friday after all! ;-)
Posted by: albertz78, city center on 5:35pm Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote]Council leader Steven Purcell revealed his plan after the Post Office confirmed yesterday it would retain branches at Kelvindale and Hyndland and close offices in Shawbridge Street, Pollokshaws, and Westmuir Street, Parkhead[/quote] And if successful shall be known for evermore as Steven Parcel.
Although is it be possible that Post Office premises may be of future interest to G1 group or Tesco.
Council leader Steven Purcell revealed his plan after the Post Office confirmed yesterday it would retain branches at Kelvindale and Hyndland and close offices in Shawbridge Street, Pollokshaws, and Westmuir Street, Parkhead
And if successful shall be known for evermore as Steven Parcel.
Although is it be possible that Post Office premises may be of future interest to G1 group or Tesco.
Posted by: albertz78, city center on 5:44pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Why not re-open the Post Offices in the nearest Lidl where the giro-grabbers can get cheap food for their offspring and enough cheap booze to keep themselves anaesthetised until the next giro?
Why not re-open the Post Offices in the nearest Lidl where the giro-grabbers can get cheap food for their offspring and enough cheap booze to keep themselves anaesthetised until the next giro?
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 12:01am Sat 29 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Sydney Meriwether[/bold] wrote:
This is as clear an example you will ever get to show that Labour (New or Scottish) is clearly not functioning at a coherent, strategic level. The PO closure programme has been driven through by UK Labour, avoided by Scottish Labour and now a New Labour local councillor is contradicting both the above... [bold]will the real Labour policy please step forward?[/bold] [/quote]
Exactly Sydney - Do this current labour party council know where they stand - or are they having to admit to yet another embarrassing u - turn in their policies.
Seems to me that the number of u - turns being taken by labour is clearly a reflection of either:
1) Their weakness & inability to maintain their party line.
2) Their fear of losing yet more votes in marginal areas where their number of votes has fallen & other parties have won seats.
3) The least likely - that they are actually listening to or hearing the level of public discontent, fears and anger & responding.
Many questions however need to be asked - as this step by Purcell has been too little too late to win back the trust of ex labour voters.
This step is also doubtful in terms of its long term sustainability financially.
Especially as GCC are struggling to balance the books with covering costs of the most mondane of work - i.e. potholes in roads.
If GCC are to come up with the squillions needed for 2014 as well as this latest ploy to take over Post Offices set to be closed - a miracle will be needed to balance the books.
[bold]OTHERWISE, GLASGOW RESIDENTS WILL BE LEFT WITH A HUGE FINANCIAL HANGOVER & EVEN MORE DEBT THAT GCC WILL NEED TO RECOUP![/bold]
Anybody who doesn't see the huge hike in Council Tax & all other fines ; parking tickets etc is clearly blinkered.
As this run up to & period following 2014 will see those in the poorest & most deprived areas paying the highest price!
Sydney Meriwether wrote:
This is as clear an example you will ever get to show that Labour (New or Scottish) is clearly not functioning at a coherent, strategic level. The PO closure programme has been driven through by UK Labour, avoided by Scottish Labour and now a New Labour local councillor is contradicting both the above... will the real Labour policy please step forward?
Exactly Sydney - Do this current labour party council know where they stand - or are they having to admit to yet another embarrassing u - turn in their policies.
Seems to me that the number of u - turns being taken by labour is clearly a reflection of either:
1) Their weakness & inability to maintain their party line.
2) Their fear of losing yet more votes in marginal areas where their number of votes has fallen & other parties have won seats.
3) The least likely - that they are actually listening to or hearing the level of public discontent, fears and anger & responding.
Many questions however need to be asked - as this step by Purcell has been too little too late to win back the trust of ex labour voters.
This step is also doubtful in terms of its long term sustainability financially.
Especially as GCC are struggling to balance the books with covering costs of the most mondane of work - i.e. potholes in roads.
If GCC are to come up with the squillions needed for 2014 as well as this latest ploy to take over Post Offices set to be closed - a miracle will be needed to balance the books.
OTHERWISE, GLASGOW RESIDENTS WILL BE LEFT WITH A HUGE FINANCIAL HANGOVER & EVEN MORE DEBT THAT GCC WILL NEED TO RECOUP!
Anybody who doesn't see the huge hike in Council Tax & all other fines ; parking tickets etc is clearly blinkered.
As this run up to & period following 2014 will see those in the poorest & most deprived areas paying the highest price!
Posted by: RADLEY, glasgow on 2:53pm Sat 29 Mar 08
HI
I THINK THE MAIN POINT THE COUNCIL ARE NOT GETTING IS THAT ALL POST OFFICES ARE STRUGGLING TO SURVIVE AND BY CLOSING THE SMALLER NON-PROFITABLE ONES THEN THE ONES THAT ARE LEFT WILL BE SAFE FOR THE FUTURE.
IF THE COUNCIL START TO DO ALL THE SERVICES THAT THE POST OFFICE DO THEN THE REMAINING POST OFFICES WILL END UP CLOSING IN THE FUTURE!!!
(THE COUNCIL SAY THAT THEY HAVE SET UP A PROPERTY COMPANY TO TRY AND SAVE THE POST OFFICES - I HOPE THIS PROPERTY COMPANY IS OWNED BY THE COUNCIL AND NOT PRIVATELY BY INDIVIDUAL COUNCILLORS)
HI
I THINK THE MAIN POINT THE COUNCIL ARE NOT GETTING IS THAT ALL POST OFFICES ARE STRUGGLING TO SURVIVE AND BY CLOSING THE SMALLER NON-PROFITABLE ONES THEN THE ONES THAT ARE LEFT WILL BE SAFE FOR THE FUTURE.
IF THE COUNCIL START TO DO ALL THE SERVICES THAT THE POST OFFICE DO THEN THE REMAINING POST OFFICES WILL END UP CLOSING IN THE FUTURE!!!
(THE COUNCIL SAY THAT THEY HAVE SET UP A PROPERTY COMPANY TO TRY AND SAVE THE POST OFFICES - I HOPE THIS PROPERTY COMPANY IS OWNED BY THE COUNCIL AND NOT PRIVATELY BY INDIVIDUAL COUNCILLORS)
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 5:22pm Sat 29 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Big Al[/bold] wrote:
Where's People Power to sort this out???[/quote]
Ahh - Big Al nice to know I'm missed!
Hope you've had a good weekend so far - & the score in the SFL - ( shhh!) has been to your liking!
Got bigger fish to fry & a number of local campaigns to spread my support around.
Until people unite with far more gusto & stop talking & start acting GCC will walk all over us!
Big Al wrote:
Where's People Power to sort this out???
Ahh - Big Al nice to know I'm missed!
Hope you've had a good weekend so far - & the score in the SFL - ( shhh!) has been to your liking!
Got bigger fish to fry & a number of local campaigns to spread my support around.
Until people unite with far more gusto & stop talking & start acting GCC will walk all over us!
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