Posted by: Hoof Hearted, GlasVegas on 10:54am Mon 8 Sep 08
You just know Sydney is going to have field day here.
Let the berating begin..............
You just know Sydney is going to have field day here.
Let the berating begin..............
Posted by: Sydney Meriwether, Glasgow on 11:08am Mon 8 Sep 08
I actually feel sorry for Steven Purcell now: it's quite obvious that if he had anything [bold]materially good[/bold] to say about REAL achievements in this city then he would be telling us about it in his own inimitable, uneducated way... however all we get is a monotonous muttering about AIMS, BIDS, PLANS, etc. etc.
[bold]Remember the Purcell PLAN to save Glasgow post offices from the bungling incompetence of UK New Labour???[/bold] Of course, not one post office in Glasgow was saved by our decrepit city council, even though Purcell waded in with the usual amazing Purcell PLAN to save our post offices crap!!!
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Sydney Meriwether
[italic]The Darling of Glasgow's economic forecasters![/italic]
I actually feel sorry for Steven Purcell now: it's quite obvious that if he had anything
materially good to say about REAL achievements in this city then he would be telling us about it in his own inimitable, uneducated way... however all we get is a monotonous muttering about AIMS, BIDS, PLANS, etc. etc.
Remember the Purcell PLAN to save Glasgow post offices from the bungling incompetence of UK New Labour??? Of course, not one post office in Glasgow was saved by our decrepit city council, even though Purcell waded in with the usual amazing Purcell PLAN to save our post offices crap!!!
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Sydney Meriwether
The Darling of Glasgow's economic forecasters!
Posted by: I hear your pain, me,me,me on 11:15am Mon 8 Sep 08
He said: "We are proud that Glasgow is known as the Dear Green Place.
"We have a number of public parks which we are enormously proud of.
So why are you selling it off then Mr Purcell?
He said: "We are proud that Glasgow is known as the Dear Green Place.
"We have a number of public parks which we are enormously proud of.
So why are you selling it off then Mr Purcell?
Posted by: Hoof Hearted, GlasVegas on 11:16am Mon 8 Sep 08
[quote]I actually feel sorry for Steven Purcell now[/quote]
WHAT???? Are you feeling OK Sydney? In fact, is this the REAL Sydney?
I was actually looking forward (for some bizarre reason) to some Purcell bashing comments from you Sydney.
I have to say, I am a little disappointed.
Anyway, looks like another slow news day for the Labour Daily Newsletter.
I actually feel sorry for Steven Purcell now
WHAT???? Are you feeling OK Sydney? In fact, is this the REAL Sydney?
I was actually looking forward (for some bizarre reason) to some Purcell bashing comments from you Sydney.
I have to say, I am a little disappointed.
Anyway, looks like another slow news day for the Labour Daily Newsletter.
Posted by: iPhone ipost, Glasgow on 11:26am Mon 8 Sep 08
Yeah yeah yeah, spin spin and more spin. If Steven is so concerned about the quality of our green space, why is ElderPark Park a total disgrace. The local community in this area have been campaigning for a few years now for a programme of improvements to the park which have never materialised.
In fact a council backed lottery bid was withdrawn at the last minute as it would have required council match funding.
This is nothing more than steven wanting to keep the spin going,
Yeah yeah yeah, spin spin and more spin. If Steven is so concerned about the quality of our green space, why is ElderPark Park a total disgrace. The local community in this area have been campaigning for a few years now for a programme of improvements to the park which have never materialised.
In fact a council backed lottery bid was withdrawn at the last minute as it would have required council match funding.
This is nothing more than steven wanting to keep the spin going,
Posted by: The thinking alternative, City centre on 11:56am Mon 8 Sep 08
Glascow city council have absolutely no concern for green space in the city, they are only interested in generating cash. One small example was the recently suggested developement of a £30 million hotel on the current car parking area next to the City halls on Ingram street. Described as 'waste ground that should be developed' by a council spokesperson, it is in fact quite an attractive green space with semi mature trees.
Glascow city council have absolutely no concern for green space in the city, they are only interested in generating cash. One small example was the recently suggested developement of a £30 million hotel on the current car parking area next to the City halls on Ingram street. Described as 'waste ground that should be developed' by a council spokesperson, it is in fact quite an attractive green space with semi mature trees.
Posted by: The thinking alternative, City centre on 11:58am Mon 8 Sep 08
Oh, and why does every council story have to be accompanied by a mug shot of Steven Purcell's baw face? I was eating my lunch there.
Oh, and why does every council story have to be accompanied by a mug shot of Steven Purcell's baw face? I was eating my lunch there.
Posted by: Pete, Glasgow on 12:14pm Mon 8 Sep 08
[quote]it is in fact quite an attractive green space with semi mature trees.[/quote]
Eh? Are you an estate agent or something? A tatty wee scrap of land packed with cars by day, full of junkies, doggers and those caught short between pubs by night.
it is in fact quite an attractive green space with semi mature trees.
Eh? Are you an estate agent or something? A tatty wee scrap of land packed with cars by day, full of junkies, doggers and those caught short between pubs by night.
Posted by: Brad on 12:28pm Mon 8 Sep 08
[quote][bold]Pete[/bold] wrote:
[quote]it is in fact quite an attractive green space with semi mature trees.[/quote] Eh? Are you an estate agent or something? A tatty wee scrap of land packed with cars by day, full of junkies, doggers and those caught short between pubs by night.[/quote] I'm with Pete on that one.
Pete wrote:
it is in fact quite an attractive green space with semi mature trees.
Eh? Are you an estate agent or something? A tatty wee scrap of land packed with cars by day, full of junkies, doggers and those caught short between pubs by night.
I'm with Pete on that one.
Posted by: Partick Bateman, glasgow on 12:29pm Mon 8 Sep 08
[bold]MOAN MOAN MOAN.
FFS YOU PEOPLE OUGHT TO GET A GRIP OF YOURSELVES. THIS IS CALLED PROGRESS.
GLASGOWS PARKS AND GREEN SPACES ARE EXCELLENT, AND ITS COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC REALM SHOULD BE LAUDED NOT SCORNED.[/bold]
MOAN MOAN MOAN.
FFS YOU PEOPLE OUGHT TO GET A GRIP OF YOURSELVES. THIS IS CALLED PROGRESS.
GLASGOWS PARKS AND GREEN SPACES ARE EXCELLENT, AND ITS COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC REALM SHOULD BE LAUDED NOT SCORNED. Posted by: Trouserpress, Glasgow on 12:40pm Mon 8 Sep 08
Unlike almost every other major city in the EU, Glasgow appears not to have noticed that some people might like to cycle around the city without running the gauntlet of heavy traffic. I'll believe Mr Purcell's claims when it starts building a few cycle lanes.
Unlike almost every other major city in the EU, Glasgow appears not to have noticed that some people might like to cycle around the city without running the gauntlet of heavy traffic. I'll believe Mr Purcell's claims when it starts building a few cycle lanes.
Posted by: RapidAssistant, Glasgow on 12:41pm Mon 8 Sep 08
[quote][bold]Pete[/bold] wrote:
[quote]it is in fact quite an attractive green space with semi mature trees.[/quote] Eh? Are you an estate agent or something? A tatty wee scrap of land packed with cars by day, full of junkies, doggers and those caught short between pubs by night.[/quote] Seconded - all very well these little green spaces in urban areas until the gadgies from Calton come up and start using it as a dog toilet.
Pete wrote:
it is in fact quite an attractive green space with semi mature trees.
Eh? Are you an estate agent or something? A tatty wee scrap of land packed with cars by day, full of junkies, doggers and those caught short between pubs by night.
Seconded - all very well these little green spaces in urban areas until the gadgies from Calton come up and start using it as a dog toilet.
Posted by: Hoof Hearted, GlasVegas on 12:56pm Mon 8 Sep 08
[quote][bold]Partick Bateman[/bold] wrote:
[bold]MOAN MOAN MOAN. FFS YOU PEOPLE OUGHT TO GET A GRIP OF YOURSELVES. THIS IS CALLED PROGRESS. GLASGOWS PARKS AND GREEN SPACES ARE EXCELLENT, AND ITS COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC REALM SHOULD BE LAUDED NOT SCORNED.[/bold] [/quote] What about the cat poo that never get's picked up Paddy? Eh?, Does that not ruin your trackies?
Partick Bateman wrote:
MOAN MOAN MOAN. FFS YOU PEOPLE OUGHT TO GET A GRIP OF YOURSELVES. THIS IS CALLED PROGRESS. GLASGOWS PARKS AND GREEN SPACES ARE EXCELLENT, AND ITS COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC REALM SHOULD BE LAUDED NOT SCORNED.
What about the cat poo that never get's picked up Paddy? Eh?, Does that not ruin your trackies?
Posted by: victor meldrew, condorrat on 12:59pm Mon 8 Sep 08
The only reason I read this site is for the readers posts. That's the only content of any interest. The parochial standard of journalism on the Ev. Times is dire.- Hoof H. is right to refer to it as 'Labour daily newsletter' Are we to believe there are no more important issues going on in Scotland? -Or even abroad?
The only reason I read this site is for the readers posts. That's the only content of any interest. The parochial standard of journalism on the Ev. Times is dire.- Hoof H. is right to refer to it as 'Labour daily newsletter' Are we to believe there are no more important issues going on in Scotland? -Or even abroad?
Posted by: Brad on 1:01pm Mon 8 Sep 08
[quote]Are we to believe there are no more important issues going on in Scotland? -Or even abroad?[/quote]
Buy The Herald for that. Or read it online!
Are we to believe there are no more important issues going on in Scotland? -Or even abroad?
Buy The Herald for that. Or read it online!
Posted by: Pete, Glasgow on 1:03pm Mon 8 Sep 08
I actually think that Glasgow is really well positioned to green (re-green?) itself. There's already a great legacy of investment in parks and other public space.
Sadly, though the problem would seem to be peoples' disregard for their respecting their own environment. So, that would need to be sorted out first. And what are the chances of that?
I actually think that Glasgow is really well positioned to green (re-green?) itself. There's already a great legacy of investment in parks and other public space.
Sadly, though the problem would seem to be peoples' disregard for their respecting their own environment. So, that would need to be sorted out first. And what are the chances of that?
Posted by: marty, Glasgow on 1:04pm Mon 8 Sep 08
That'll be the same commitment to green spaces that saw all the trees uprooted along the Broomielaw to make way for the (never to happen) Fastlink bus lane and Public Realm quayside with not one single tree forming part of it?
That'll be the same commitment to green spaces that saw all the trees uprooted along the Broomielaw to make way for the (never to happen) Fastlink bus lane and Public Realm quayside with not one single tree forming part of it?
Posted by: Sydney Meriwether, Glasgow on 1:05pm Mon 8 Sep 08
[quote][bold]Partick Bateman[/bold] wrote:
[bold]MOAN MOAN MOAN.
FFS YOU PEOPLE OUGHT TO GET A GRIP OF YOURSELVES. THIS IS CALLED PROGRESS.
GLASGOWS PARKS AND GREEN SPACES ARE EXCELLENT, AND ITS COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC REALM SHOULD BE LAUDED NOT SCORNED.[/bold] [/quote] Sir, I can quite understand your feelings of frustration and annoyance... I can even empathise with your anger... but is there really any need to cruelly omit the apostrophe from "GLASGOWS"?
[bold]Such behaviour I cannot - and will not - condone![/bold]
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[italic]The Darling of Glasgow's economic forecasters![/italic]
Partick Bateman wrote:
MOAN MOAN MOAN.
FFS YOU PEOPLE OUGHT TO GET A GRIP OF YOURSELVES. THIS IS CALLED PROGRESS.
GLASGOWS PARKS AND GREEN SPACES ARE EXCELLENT, AND ITS COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC REALM SHOULD BE LAUDED NOT SCORNED.
Sir, I can quite understand your feelings of frustration and annoyance... I can even empathise with your anger... but is there really any need to cruelly omit the apostrophe from "GLASGOWS"?
Such behaviour I cannot - and will not - condone!
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The Darling of Glasgow's economic forecasters! Posted by: Sydney Meriwether, At home on 1:09pm Mon 8 Sep 08
[quote][bold]Pete[/bold] wrote:
I actually think that Glasgow is really well positioned to green (re-green?) itself. There's already a great legacy of investment in parks and other public space.
Sadly, though the problem would seem to be peoples' disregard for their respecting their own environment. So, that would need to be sorted out first. And what are the chances of that?[/quote] [bold]peoples'[/bold]... are you taking the ****?
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Sydney Meriwether
[italic]The Darling of Glasgow's economic forecasters![/italic]
Pete wrote:
I actually think that Glasgow is really well positioned to green (re-green?) itself. There's already a great legacy of investment in parks and other public space.
Sadly, though the problem would seem to be peoples' disregard for their respecting their own environment. So, that would need to be sorted out first. And what are the chances of that?
peoples'... are you taking the ****?
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Sydney Meriwether
The Darling of Glasgow's economic forecasters! Posted by: The thinking alternative, City centre on 1:31pm Mon 8 Sep 08
Sydney, If incorrect punctuation, spelling and grammer mistakes are going to start upsetting you, I would suggest that the Evening Times reader's comments are not the best thing to read.
Sydney, If incorrect punctuation, spelling and grammer mistakes are going to start upsetting you, I would suggest that the Evening Times reader's comments are not the best thing to read.
Posted by: Pete, Glasgow on 1:41pm Mon 8 Sep 08
[quote][bold]Sydney Meriwether[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Pete[/bold] wrote: I actually think that Glasgow is really well positioned to green (re-green?) itself. There's already a great legacy of investment in parks and other public space. Sadly, though the problem would seem to be peoples' disregard for their respecting their own environment. So, that would need to be sorted out first. And what are the chances of that?[/quote] [bold]peoples'[/bold]... are you taking the ****? -- Sydney Meriwether [italic]The Darling of Glasgow's economic forecasters![/italic] [/quote]
Sydney, I am truly, truly sorry. It was of course an inexcusable mistake but I beg your forgiveness. I know that there's no real excuse for my heinous actions, but you see I was typing quite quickly and - inexcusably - typed two chraacters in the wrong order.
Glad that's settled. Now **** off and have a cup of tea. I'm sure Countdown will be on soon.
Sydney Meriwether wrote:
Pete wrote: I actually think that Glasgow is really well positioned to green (re-green?) itself. There's already a great legacy of investment in parks and other public space. Sadly, though the problem would seem to be peoples' disregard for their respecting their own environment. So, that would need to be sorted out first. And what are the chances of that?
peoples'... are you taking the ****? -- Sydney Meriwether The Darling of Glasgow's economic forecasters!
Sydney, I am truly, truly sorry. It was of course an inexcusable mistake but I beg your forgiveness. I know that there's no real excuse for my heinous actions, but you see I was typing quite quickly and - inexcusably - typed two chraacters in the wrong order.
Glad that's settled. Now **** off and have a cup of tea. I'm sure Countdown will be on soon.
Posted by: Partick Bateman, glasgow on 1:41pm Mon 8 Sep 08
SYDNEY
ITS A COMMENTS PAGE ON A NEWSPAPER WEBSITE - DOES IT REALLY MATTER?
SYDNEY
ITS A COMMENTS PAGE ON A NEWSPAPER WEBSITE - DOES IT REALLY MATTER?
Posted by: Hoof Hearted, GlasVegas on 1:53pm Mon 8 Sep 08
[quote][bold]The thinking alternative[/bold] wrote:
Oh, and why does every council story have to be accompanied by a mug shot of Steven Purcell's baw face? I was eating my lunch there.[/quote] Could have been worse, it could have been a mugshot of Wendy Alexander!!!
The thinking alternative wrote:
Oh, and why does every council story have to be accompanied by a mug shot of Steven Purcell's baw face? I was eating my lunch there.
Could have been worse, it could have been a mugshot of Wendy Alexander!!!
Posted by: bunny, windae ledge on 2:04pm Mon 8 Sep 08
Strachan out, etc....
Posted by: SunnyJhim, South of the River on 2:26pm Mon 8 Sep 08
Bateman - what are you doing on here? Should you not be filling the Rankers boards with nonsense on the 606 boards???
Bateman - what are you doing on here? Should you not be filling the Rankers boards with nonsense on the 606 boards???
Posted by: SPAMALOT, southside on 2:42pm Mon 8 Sep 08
Glasgow City Council leader Steven Purcell said he wants to emulate Swedish capital Stockholm where economic and social benefits were linked to environment policies.....Has this man or woman, lost the plot the swedes have been peddling and living green lives berore we new anything about it this guy makes me want to vomit,and its time he was booted right up the kyber
Glasgow City Council leader Steven Purcell said he wants to emulate Swedish capital Stockholm where economic and social benefits were linked to environment policies.....Has this man or woman, lost the plot the swedes have been peddling and living green lives berore we new anything about it this guy makes me want to vomit,and its time he was booted right up the kyber
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 3:54pm Mon 8 Sep 08
[italic]The programme aims to develop cycle routes, walkways and green spaces in areas blighted by deprivation and industrial closures.
The Glasgow and Clyde Valley Green Network said the project hopes to raise the quality of life for thousands of people.[/italic]
This effectively means that any part of the city that was ruined as a result of 50's and 60's planning and any site which onced housed a factory will never see another building or community ever again.
Never a better time to remove yourself from the city population figures then.
Most of the north side (as well as the east end) of the city is consumed in greenery whereas 40 years ago, these areas contained buildings and people.
Sheer wasteage of land and an absolute joke for attempting the ambition of one of Europe's leading cities.
And the next smart plan is.... Probably another motorway, going.... somewhere.... anywhere.... will bring economic benefits and help Glasgow floruish further blah blah.
Could be a plan for.... 500 new homes on a patch of land that is served by no amenities and a mile to the nearest bus stop and it will be a new area with nothing except houses so future generations from those who were from Post War crapholes can further slide down the ranks in society to be sneered upon.
This place is dire, there is plenty of green space, and Purcell wants to give us more of it.
We will end up looking like the most de-urbanised, unhealthiest and crappiest city in Europe when we compare ourselves to the culturally vibrant cities that exist elsewhere - that includes those with top class public transport, which Glasgow and its controllers past and present are allergic to.
Very poor indeed - what a place this really is when you take away all the Labour Gloss of years gone by.
The programme aims to develop cycle routes, walkways and green spaces in areas blighted by deprivation and industrial closures.
The Glasgow and Clyde Valley Green Network said the project hopes to raise the quality of life for thousands of people.
This effectively means that any part of the city that was ruined as a result of 50's and 60's planning and any site which onced housed a factory will never see another building or community ever again.
Never a better time to remove yourself from the city population figures then.
Most of the north side (as well as the east end) of the city is consumed in greenery whereas 40 years ago, these areas contained buildings and people.
Sheer wasteage of land and an absolute joke for attempting the ambition of one of Europe's leading cities.
And the next smart plan is.... Probably another motorway, going.... somewhere.... anywhere.... will bring economic benefits and help Glasgow floruish further blah blah.
Could be a plan for.... 500 new homes on a patch of land that is served by no amenities and a mile to the nearest bus stop and it will be a new area with nothing except houses so future generations from those who were from Post War crapholes can further slide down the ranks in society to be sneered upon.
This place is dire, there is plenty of green space, and Purcell wants to give us more of it.
We will end up looking like the most de-urbanised, unhealthiest and crappiest city in Europe when we compare ourselves to the culturally vibrant cities that exist elsewhere - that includes those with top class public transport, which Glasgow and its controllers past and present are allergic to.
Very poor indeed - what a place this really is when you take away all the Labour Gloss of years gone by.
Posted by: Sydney Meriwether, Glasgow on 3:58pm Mon 8 Sep 08
[quote][bold]Steven Purcell[/bold] wrote:
But urban sprawl must be tempered by...[/quote]
At least it is nice to see one corporate retail giant, Selfridges, entering into the spirit of temperance with their huge wildlife sanctuary in the middle of the Merchant City... [italic]is this the kind of temperance you think we should be encouraging Steven[/italic]?
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Sydney Meriwether
[italic]The Darling of Glasgow's economic forecasters![/italic]
Steven Purcell wrote:
But urban sprawl must be tempered by...
At least it is nice to see one corporate retail giant, Selfridges, entering into the spirit of temperance with their huge wildlife sanctuary in the middle of the Merchant City...
is this the kind of temperance you think we should be encouraging Steven?
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Sydney Meriwether
The Darling of Glasgow's economic forecasters!
Posted by: Partick Bateman, glasgow on 4:05pm Mon 8 Sep 08
SunnyJhim, South of the River on 2:26pm today
Bateman - what are you doing on here? Should you not be filling the Rankers boards with nonsense on the 606 boards???
Bateman - what are you doing on here? Should you not be filling the Rankers boards with nonsense on the 606 boards???[quote]quote
[/quote]
HAHAHAHA! YEAH, IM BANNED NOW THO
SunnyJhim, South of the River on 2:26pm today
Bateman - what are you doing on here? Should you not be filling the Rankers boards with nonsense on the 606 boards???
Bateman - what are you doing on here? Should you not be filling the Rankers boards with nonsense on the 606 boards???
quote
HAHAHAHA! YEAH, IM BANNED NOW THO
Posted by: RapidAssistant, Glasgow on 4:24pm Mon 8 Sep 08
Day after day these message threads paint the same old same old. Same old griping and moaning by the same gripers and moaners. Labour are numpties, Purcell is a waste of space etc etc etc etc etc.......
If Labour are such a bunch of numpties then I have to beg the question [bold]- why on earth does this city keep on voting them in????[/bold]
Day after day these message threads paint the same old same old. Same old griping and moaning by the same gripers and moaners. Labour are numpties, Purcell is a waste of space etc etc etc etc etc.......
If Labour are such a bunch of numpties then I have to beg the question
- why on earth does this city keep on voting them in????
Posted by: Sydney Meriwether, Glasgow on 4:37pm Mon 8 Sep 08
[quote][bold]RapidAssistant[/bold] wrote:
Day after day these message threads paint the same old same old. Same old griping and moaning by the same gripers and moaners. Labour are numpties, Purcell is a waste of space etc etc etc etc etc.......
If Labour are such a bunch of numpties then I have to beg the question [bold]- why on earth does this city keep on voting them in????[/bold]
[/quote] [bold]They don't anymore - Glasgow East![/bold]
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[italic]The Darling of Glasgow's economic forecasters![/italic]
RapidAssistant wrote:
Day after day these message threads paint the same old same old. Same old griping and moaning by the same gripers and moaners. Labour are numpties, Purcell is a waste of space etc etc etc etc etc.......
If Labour are such a bunch of numpties then I have to beg the question - why on earth does this city keep on voting them in????
They don't anymore - Glasgow East!
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The Darling of Glasgow's economic forecasters! Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 4:39pm Mon 8 Sep 08
[quote][bold]RapidAssistant[/bold] wrote:
Day after day these message threads paint the same old same old. Same old griping and moaning by the same gripers and moaners. Labour are numpties, Purcell is a waste of space etc etc etc etc etc....... If Labour are such a bunch of numpties then I have to beg the question [bold]- why on earth does this city keep on voting them in????[/bold] [/quote] probably due to the fact that they did what their parents done, almost like sticking a noose round yer neck, as with whats happening to Glasgow
I for one could never understand why a load of people who were exported from their inner city communities, could go an vote for a party who gave their areas nothing, a Corporation who had no money for repirs and done nothing to counteract the rapid decline in population, employnment and the mass declining state of the city as the Labour government (with a little help from the tories) was hell bent in demolishing anything that was Victorian.
We have today a city that is largely devoid of any cultural beauty, most of it is kept within the confines of the city and the west end as places like Laurieston with the Georgian palaces and Cowcaddens with its large greek style buildings were wiped.
All the famous works and buildings which mad Glasgow one of the wealthiest city in the world, we have now very little to show for its past achievements.
Thats how the unimaginitive Labour party believes that we can all look at the future by creating more green spaces.
Amazing stuff eh? And at what cost?
Continued decline no doubt - more of the same - largely a dull, depressing city outside the touristy bits - somehow, Labour voters love this as this has been the norm for many years.
RapidAssistant wrote:
Day after day these message threads paint the same old same old. Same old griping and moaning by the same gripers and moaners. Labour are numpties, Purcell is a waste of space etc etc etc etc etc....... If Labour are such a bunch of numpties then I have to beg the question - why on earth does this city keep on voting them in????
probably due to the fact that they did what their parents done, almost like sticking a noose round yer neck, as with whats happening to Glasgow
I for one could never understand why a load of people who were exported from their inner city communities, could go an vote for a party who gave their areas nothing, a Corporation who had no money for repirs and done nothing to counteract the rapid decline in population, employnment and the mass declining state of the city as the Labour government (with a little help from the tories) was hell bent in demolishing anything that was Victorian.
We have today a city that is largely devoid of any cultural beauty, most of it is kept within the confines of the city and the west end as places like Laurieston with the Georgian palaces and Cowcaddens with its large greek style buildings were wiped.
All the famous works and buildings which mad Glasgow one of the wealthiest city in the world, we have now very little to show for its past achievements.
Thats how the unimaginitive Labour party believes that we can all look at the future by creating more green spaces.
Amazing stuff eh? And at what cost?
Continued decline no doubt - more of the same - largely a dull, depressing city outside the touristy bits - somehow, Labour voters love this as this has been the norm for many years.
Posted by: SPAMALOT, southside on 4:54pm Mon 8 Sep 08
[quote][bold]RapidAssistant[/bold] wrote:
Day after day these message threads paint the same old same old. Same old griping and moaning by the same gripers and moaners. Labour are numpties, Purcell is a waste of space etc etc etc etc etc....... If Labour are such a bunch of numpties then I have to beg the question [bold]- why on earth does this city keep on voting them in????[/bold] [/quote] Bet you anything you like they will not be voted in at the next election people are tired of their s8ite at westminster and nothing is going to improve in the near future.The scottish elections will see them wiped out,and i used to vote for them,the ordinary man in the street has had enough of their spin s8ite and no amount of bribes will recompense what they have taken from us as for the three clowns at hollyrood who want to lead the broken party ther welcome and we,ve heard all their promises before like we will charge you to visit the sick ha ha
RapidAssistant wrote:
Day after day these message threads paint the same old same old. Same old griping and moaning by the same gripers and moaners. Labour are numpties, Purcell is a waste of space etc etc etc etc etc....... If Labour are such a bunch of numpties then I have to beg the question - why on earth does this city keep on voting them in????
Bet you anything you like they will not be voted in at the next election people are tired of their s8ite at westminster and nothing is going to improve in the near future.The scottish elections will see them wiped out,and i used to vote for them,the ordinary man in the street has had enough of their spin s8ite and no amount of bribes will recompense what they have taken from us as for the three clowns at hollyrood who want to lead the broken party ther welcome and we,ve heard all their promises before like we will charge you to visit the sick ha ha
Posted by: RapidAssistant, Glasgow on 5:03pm Mon 8 Sep 08
[quote][bold]Sydney Meriwether[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]RapidAssistant[/bold] wrote: Day after day these message threads paint the same old same old. Same old griping and moaning by the same gripers and moaners. Labour are numpties, Purcell is a waste of space etc etc etc etc etc....... If Labour are such a bunch of numpties then I have to beg the question [bold]- why on earth does this city keep on voting them in????[/bold] [/quote] [bold]They don't anymore - Glasgow East![/bold] -- Sydney Meriwether [italic]The Darling of Glasgow's economic forecasters![/italic] [/quote] Sydney - the words "[bold]Protest Vote[/bold] " come into mind. Don't get too smug!
Like Govan in the late '80s went it went to the SNP's Jim Sillars in a by election. Who got summarily chucked out again by Labour at the 1992 general election. We then got stuck with the Tories for another five years as a result.
Scotland can vote Labour (or the SNP for that matter) all it wants - but ultimately Middle England will always decide our fate.
Sydney Meriwether wrote:
RapidAssistant wrote: Day after day these message threads paint the same old same old. Same old griping and moaning by the same gripers and moaners. Labour are numpties, Purcell is a waste of space etc etc etc etc etc....... If Labour are such a bunch of numpties then I have to beg the question - why on earth does this city keep on voting them in????
They don't anymore - Glasgow East! -- Sydney Meriwether The Darling of Glasgow's economic forecasters!
Sydney - the words "
Protest Vote " come into mind. Don't get too smug!
Like Govan in the late '80s went it went to the SNP's Jim Sillars in a by election. Who got summarily chucked out again by Labour at the 1992 general election. We then got stuck with the Tories for another five years as a result.
Scotland can vote Labour (or the SNP for that matter) all it wants - but ultimately Middle England will always decide our fate.
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 5:32pm Mon 8 Sep 08
[italic]Scotland can vote Labour (or the SNP for that matter) all it wants - but ultimately Middle England will always decide our fate.[/italic]
In turn, Scotland becomes banana republic with Glasgow being the principal shanty town.
That would be the realistic outcome of being gimped by English votes.
Come to think of it, thats happened already - I suppose Scotland, it has nothing to lose as a country - moreso as it already has been plundered and robbed of its wealth and standing, which will never be given a moments thought under future Westminster governments, for however long this country wants to be raped by British law and Government to make us Carbon Copies of what you see in Liverpool and Inner City London.
I guess that was Tony Blair's vision of us all being the same.
Scotland can vote Labour (or the SNP for that matter) all it wants - but ultimately Middle England will always decide our fate.
In turn, Scotland becomes banana republic with Glasgow being the principal shanty town.
That would be the realistic outcome of being gimped by English votes.
Come to think of it, thats happened already - I suppose Scotland, it has nothing to lose as a country - moreso as it already has been plundered and robbed of its wealth and standing, which will never be given a moments thought under future Westminster governments, for however long this country wants to be raped by British law and Government to make us Carbon Copies of what you see in Liverpool and Inner City London.
I guess that was Tony Blair's vision of us all being the same.
Posted by: think, glasgow on 7:50pm Mon 8 Sep 08
missing city - have you even been to edinburgh - never mind other great cities of europe and the world - not all of edinburgh looks like the royal mile
missing city - have you even been to edinburgh - never mind other great cities of europe and the world - not all of edinburgh looks like the royal mile
Posted by: tam-m, southside on 8:14pm Mon 8 Sep 08
people can not use the cycle paths/walkways we already have in glasgow, as soon as you leave the public areas you are accosted by drunks junkies and neds so why not get areas we already have cleaned up maintained and lighting put up before tackling any new ones.
people can not use the cycle paths/walkways we already have in glasgow, as soon as you leave the public areas you are accosted by drunks junkies and neds so why not get areas we already have cleaned up maintained and lighting put up before tackling any new ones.
Posted by: archie2008, glasgow on 12:37am Tue 9 Sep 08
Pity gcc cant look after those wonderful parks properly; am always walking on broken glass. Bits of tollcross Park covered in broken bottles on Sunday. glasgow Green better than it used to be but spoikt by so many events being held there restricting access and churning up the green areas. and the blue bin recycling scheme; no blue bins here in gallowgate
Pity gcc cant look after those wonderful parks properly; am always walking on broken glass. Bits of tollcross Park covered in broken bottles on Sunday. glasgow Green better than it used to be but spoikt by so many events being held there restricting access and churning up the green areas. and the blue bin recycling scheme; no blue bins here in gallowgate
Posted by: trench, possilpark on 3:14pm Tue 9 Sep 08
there is probably green grass under all the beer bottles, bricks, weans nappies, needles,chippie bags,wine bottles,buckfast bottles, protest papers of the ..go ape proposal in pollock park(once a DEAR GREEN PLACE,ooh one way to make glasgow green is ....bring the green rubbish wheelies which is supplied by the council and place them in the beautiful parks....but then again they have to be fireproof and chained to a cement block for fear of being set on fire or damaged( get hints from zoo keepers how to run the parks so that they will not be tottaled)
there is probably green grass under all the beer bottles, bricks, weans nappies, needles,chippie bags,wine bottles,buckfast bottles, protest papers of the ..go ape proposal in pollock park(once a DEAR GREEN PLACE,ooh one way to make glasgow green is ....bring the green rubbish wheelies which is supplied by the council and place them in the beautiful parks....but then again they have to be fireproof and chained to a cement block for fear of being set on fire or damaged( get hints from zoo keepers how to run the parks so that they will not be tottaled)
Posted by: weegie, glasgow on 3:04pm Thu 25 Sep 08
[quote][bold]The thinking alternative[/bold] wrote:
Oh, and why does every council story have to be accompanied by a mug shot of Steven Purcell's baw face? I was eating my lunch there.[/quote] Does everything revolve round food with the thinking alternative??? What is she doing eating off of Steven Purcells face anyway?? Strange woman!
The thinking alternative wrote:
Oh, and why does every council story have to be accompanied by a mug shot of Steven Purcell's baw face? I was eating my lunch there.
Does everything revolve round food with the thinking alternative??? What is she doing eating off of Steven Purcells face anyway?? Strange woman!
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