Guest 703- Registered: 30 Jul 2010
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15 September 2010
14:0870876I was one of the last two Conservatives to stand for Barton ward, beaten by Ken by only twenty some votes (and with a swing from Labour that would have seen William Hague as PM if it had happened at the next General Election) - I've always thought that the then Labour controlled DDC put forward Barton to the electoral commission as one to be divided as they thought it would go blue again at the next election.
Guest 655- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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15 September 2010
14:2970883thats right Ray.
Keith Sansum1
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15 September 2010
21:2671009SID
You were critical of the 18 labour cllrs who were unapposed and your reason for getting involved and helping to form the Indy party.
Now thats fine, and I applsaud and encourage lots of candidates.
In exactly the same method Mr Drew also DIDN'T go through any election.
So I presume that's ok though because he was an Indy?
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16 September 2010
00:1771059Keith what is it you don't understand? I have never accused Labour of being fully co-opted, unelected, or anything like that. My motivations for standing as an Independent were twofold:
1. There was no elected opposition to Labour at DTC level.
2. The DTC body at that time was preparing to waste £10,000 of taxpayers money on a clock. No provision for futre maintenance had been made. Plus, a huge amount of tax payers money, about £140k as I recall, had been spent on "entertaining". The Labour group at DDc had spent over £100k of tax payers money on "bus shelters" for the district, again with no provision for ongoing maintenance.
So, those were my motivators. I don't blame Labour councilors for having no opposition, as I said earlier, it's not the councillors fault if no-one stands against them. I just determined to try and do something about it.
I failed to get elected but at least I tried and like to think I was of some help to the other independants who came forward to have go as well.
16 September 2010
08:0771066Im starting to believe this forum all about damn politics Keith get a life please
Keith Sansum1- Location: london
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16 September 2010
08:2271069In the past Labour members were accused of NOT replying to a tory run debate.
I have given alternative views which people can read or not read as is there wish.
And will continue to do so
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Guest 645- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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16 September 2010
09:1971075Hi Melissa
Just to change the subject I have lost 1st 12lb since changing my eating and drinking habits.Come on women love talking about diets!! Oh it took me about 4 weeks following a dieticians advice and by having 3 meals a day!!!
Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter)
16 September 2010
09:4971086ooh well done to you Marek im loving carrott sticks and balsamic vinegar atm!! also if you drink green tea instead of having tea or coffee can help .
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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16 September 2010
11:3871101the very thought of green tea makes me gag, and i have never even smelt it.
interesting that marek is losing weight by eating 3 meals a say, i shudder to think how many he was eating before.
Guest 703- Registered: 30 Jul 2010
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16 September 2010
11:4371104I'm on the gin and tonic diet, I've lost three days already! - our favourite fridge magnet.
Guest 645- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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16 September 2010
12:4271106Howard
I was only having one large home cooked evening meal per day plus about 2 pints of cider and half bottle of Rose.Scrapped the booze.
now brekkie = fresh fruit and a large dollop of pills
lunch = soup or sarnie + pills
dinner = pasta and sauce home made + 3 pills
no snacks just black tea and water
Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter)
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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16 September 2010
13:0571108Guest 660- Registered: 14 Mar 2008
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16 September 2010
14:1971122Gordon Brown and his wife Carol have left Dover and gone home to Cleobury Mortimer near Kidderminster,they loved Dover Sandwich and Deal,and said hello to everyone they met.
If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble!
Keith Sansum1- Location: london
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16 September 2010
14:2671124JOHN;
It was nice meeting them(and of course you lol)
glad they enjoyed there stay
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16 September 2010
14:5471135John pass on my deepest condolences to your friends if they met Keith
