tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post6764791815226525578..comments2024-03-04T17:54:32.559+00:00Comments on Iain Dale's Diary: Crewe Reacts Badly to the Hereditary SelectionIain Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-22013846518552839842008-05-06T09:21:00.000+01:002008-05-06T09:21:00.000+01:00Inamicus, the very point I made in a separate post...Inamicus, the very point I made in a separate post late last night...Iain Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-37021024662944528912008-05-06T08:43:00.000+01:002008-05-06T08:43:00.000+01:00I see Stanley Johnson has applied for Henley.... e...I see Stanley Johnson has applied for Henley.... exactly how is this different Iain?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-4991955731526835022008-05-05T13:26:00.000+01:002008-05-05T13:26:00.000+01:00Oh for Gawd's sake Dale just ignore the likes of M...Oh for Gawd's sake Dale just ignore the likes of Mark Pack. Lefty Hampstead and Islington media-types who went Lib Dem because they're "radical" [sic] and anarchist (TM B. Paddick) and opposed the "evil fascist Zionist war in Iraq led by Bushitler and his poodle Bliar, yeah man".<BR/><BR/>They're just McDonnell-esque useful-idiot stooges for Labour. Of course they'll have a pop at Tories, regardless of what Tories ever say or do. In their mythology we all secretly pleasure ourselves over pictures of Mrs T all the day long.<BR/><BR/>They might grow up some day but don't shed any tears if they don't.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-13497924432804742852008-05-05T11:29:00.000+01:002008-05-05T11:29:00.000+01:00Iain Dale said..."Archie, I'd like to apologise fo...<B>Iain Dale said...</B><BR/><BR/>"Archie, I'd like to apologise for my outburst earlier."<BR/><BR/><B>archie moore said...</B><BR/><BR/>"Pax Vobiscum Iain." <BR/><BR/>Just when it was starting to get interesting. Tory weaklings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-62930828669450255842008-05-05T09:55:00.000+01:002008-05-05T09:55:00.000+01:00I am now told that the apllication to become the L...I am now told that the apllication to become the Labour candidate for Crewe and Nantwich went out to male and female panel members and no all woman shortlist.<BR/><BR/>Guido was right all along in the parachute job for Tamsin Dunwoody.<BR/><BR/>The notion that the Labour Party is a 'broad Church' and offers 'no discrimination' is fatally flawed and is now proven such.<BR/><BR/>Emailed panel members were given a flawed email address and failed before the race begun.<BR/><BR/>An official internal investigation won't go ahead but a public annhilation of the process will.<BR/><BR/>This will take place in Crewe Centre and throughout Unionised workplaces everywhere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-4988086660287370832008-05-05T03:41:00.000+01:002008-05-05T03:41:00.000+01:00Why in God's name did she call her child "Tamsin"?...<I>Why in God's name did she call her child "Tamsin"?</I><BR/><BR/>So she'd fit in at public school, most likely. Labour MP, see? Private education for their kids, state crap for us proles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-84614301447207988652008-05-05T02:14:00.000+01:002008-05-05T02:14:00.000+01:00Isn't it hilarious when Tories try to pose as supp...Isn't it hilarious when Tories try to pose as supporting social justice! They just can't do it; we all know tories only care about themselves and feathering their own nests. I don't think people will forget the trebling of child poverty in a hurry. Tories will always put markets and the rich ahead of social justice - anyone who claims otherwise is just trying to justify the selfishness of voting Tory.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-60574050504880327362008-05-05T00:28:00.000+01:002008-05-05T00:28:00.000+01:00Iain, turn the comment moderation off & go to bed ...Iain, turn the comment moderation off & go to bed mate. You've had a busy few days, during which the service you have provided us political fruit-cakes has been second to none. I think you have given the mighty BBC a bit of a kick up the arse this last week. But look at what is to come... Bozza's first 100 days, 42-day detention & a bye-election that the Tories don't actually have to win to make political capital from. Labour is stumbling on from another poorly received re-launch straight into a new commons rebellion, even before they have really settled the last one, whilst Bozza, if percieved to be doing well, will help the effect of the local council & mayoral results "washover" C&N. Momentum. The Tories need to listen to Michael Gove's comments today if they wish to gain some traction while they have this momentum. A large swing would be enough to point to the writing on the wall, a victory would ignite the Labour party internally. So pace yourself, dere boy, lest you burn out...@molesworth_1https://www.blogger.com/profile/12278870362360637173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-52874298739731749582008-05-05T00:05:00.000+01:002008-05-05T00:05:00.000+01:00Sites - sights - sorry.Sites - sights - sorry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-2511616301517052542008-05-05T00:02:00.001+01:002008-05-05T00:02:00.001+01:00Wow. This has really kicked off, hasn't it?Wow. This has really kicked off, hasn't it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-6120659035504984672008-05-05T00:02:00.000+01:002008-05-05T00:02:00.000+01:00Pax Vobiscum Iain. No offence taken and I'll admit...Pax Vobiscum Iain. No offence taken and I'll admit I'm guilty of winding people up for the hell of it.<BR/><BR/>10 out of 10 for your efforts on behalf of the party in the past week or so.<BR/><BR/>Don't lower your sites by hoping to become an MP.<BR/><BR/><I>"They're a rotten crowd, you're better than the whole lot of them put together."</I><BR/><BR/>(Nick Carraway - The Great Gatsby)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-2100935477232703212008-05-04T23:51:00.000+01:002008-05-04T23:51:00.000+01:00Archie, I'd like to apologise for my outburst earl...Archie, I'd like to apologise for my outburst earlier. I get some many anonymous trolls on here who delight in causing trouble. I realise now you are not one of them, but I hope you can understand why I reacted so strongly. It's a nightmare to police this blog at times and sometimes one gets it wrong.<BR/><BR/>I have never aspired to class anyhow. Just as well, eh?Iain Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-46451749125093349142008-05-04T23:47:00.000+01:002008-05-04T23:47:00.000+01:00In response -1. You couldn't afford the cut in pay...In response -<BR/><BR/>1. You couldn't afford the cut in pay to become an "honest" MP!<BR/><BR/>2. and 3. Both were before Gwyneth Dunwoody died. With a majority the size of her's and such a strong personal vote, Crewe and Nantwich was never going to be a winnable seat. Remind us all, Iain, what position did the party have Crewe and Nantwich as on the list of "winnable seats" at the next election?<BR/><BR/>Mr Timpson was just a token candidate until the death of Gwyneth Dunwoody and the events of last week.<BR/><BR/>BTW I do live near to Nantwich, but not Nantwoch (which I think is in Wales.)<BR/><BR/>4. A low punch, I know. You come from good farming stock. Bless you.<BR/><BR/>5. Sadly, this is based on experience of being involved in lots of elections where the Conservative PPC has a tenuous connection with the constituency. At the risk of sounding like a professional northerner - it is different up here for Conservative candidates.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-62153108054111611932008-05-04T23:45:00.000+01:002008-05-04T23:45:00.000+01:00The letter from the constituent was exactly the so...The letter from the constituent was exactly the sort of reaction that I was imaginig when I posted about Tamsin Dunthinking's selection in the live-chat earlier this evening. With form like this I'm off to the bookies...@molesworth_1https://www.blogger.com/profile/12278870362360637173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-6392902415673141542008-05-04T23:32:00.000+01:002008-05-04T23:32:00.000+01:001. You're probably right.2. Happy to. Were you awa...1. You're probably right.<BR/>2. Happy to. Were you aware he was selected in an open primary - ie not just by Tory members? Thought not.<BR/>3. The people of Crewe & Nantwoch obviously thought so. Maybe they are better judges than someone who doesn't live there.<BR/>4. You probably right!<BR/>5. You wouldn't like to generalise then?!!!!Iain Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-25679002756895809592008-05-04T23:28:00.000+01:002008-05-04T23:28:00.000+01:00Mr Dale,In answer to your comments at 11.08 pm -1....Mr Dale,<BR/><BR/>In answer to your comments at 11.08 pm -<BR/><BR/>1. No - and I imagine you never will be.<BR/><BR/>2. Unwarranted abuse? I would like to argue that point with you, but I don't think you like to debate the subject of selection, do you?<BR/><BR/>3. Don't ask me; my father is also rich. I merely question whether the sons of rich fathers are the ideal candidates for constituencies like Crewe and Nantwich.<BR/><BR/>4. Not many farmers would make good MPs in 21st century Britain. They're too honest.<BR/><BR/>5. Thank God no, but over 40 years of being active in Conservative politics, I've met so many like him. I'm sure he's a nice enough chap but it's PPCs with his background that have rendered most of the north of England and Scotland unwinnable for the Conservatives.<BR/><BR/><I>"You can dish it out but you appear not to be able to take it."</I> I can on both fronts without getting catty, dear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-82681893191923060902008-05-04T23:27:00.000+01:002008-05-04T23:27:00.000+01:00dearieme said... "Why in God's name did she call h...dearieme said... <BR/>"Why in God's name did she call her child "Tamsin"?"<BR/><BR/>What's wrong with that. My sister's name is Tamsin.<BR/><BR/>'Derieme' is really peculiar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1529670304584986212008-05-04T23:14:00.000+01:002008-05-04T23:14:00.000+01:00@Archie MooreMr Timpson was selected as the Conser...@Archie Moore<BR/><BR/>Mr Timpson was selected as the Conservative candidate <A HREF="http://www.conservative-party.org.uk/tile.do?def=people.person.page&personID=137361" REL="nofollow">after winning an open primary</A>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-91156315193032617962008-05-04T23:08:00.000+01:002008-05-04T23:08:00.000+01:001. I am not a PPC2. I didn't call you that for dis...1. I am not a PPC<BR/>2. I didn't call you that for disagreeing with me, I called you that for hurling unwarranted abuse around behind the cloak of anonymity.<BR/>3. What you are saying is that if your father is rich you should be disqualified from standing. Reverse snobbery.<BR/>4. Would you have the same attitude to farmers being selected? I suspect not.<BR/>5. Have you ever met Edward Timpson? If not, do you really have the right to abuse him in the way that you did in your original comment which I didn't let through? You can dish it out but you appear not to be able to take it.Iain Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-35389284797482602532008-05-04T22:59:00.000+01:002008-05-04T22:59:00.000+01:00Anonymous said... " only you can carry the torch o...Anonymous said... " only you can carry the torch of truth and justice that was once your mothers , she was the peoples MP , you must carry the torch !..in her memory "<BR/><BR/>Hi Steve Carter here. I love it! But look , the Torch references have to go. No more to hold/ not hold stuff.. <BR/>If we can actually have GB tossing the first handfull of dirt into the grave..<BR/>Even better.. some family members [pref big burly males, shortsleeves and braces and flat caps] step forward. They have shovels and begin to fill the Grave with earth.<BR/>GB steps forward and takes a spade off one and says..<BR/>"No! This is a task I, and I alone, must do."<BR/><BR/>Let him shovel a few spadefulls in then we can go. <BR/>Annonymous.. just a great idea get in touch with me at<BR/>LabourHome.co.uk/we-r-fckd/Thankless_task-SC<BR/><BR/>PS.Your thoughts on who else we could 'funeralise' soon?<BR/>PM wants Charles Clarke but i'm up for Wedgie.. lot more cred and red grief.Brass band..concorde shaped coffin etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-40784065036605553722008-05-04T22:58:00.000+01:002008-05-04T22:58:00.000+01:00If it makes you feel any happier, I'll use a name,...If it makes you feel any happier, I'll use a name, other than "Cheshire Cheese."<BR/><BR/>I thought that name was okay, since I live in Cheshire and am a dairy farmer. Sorry you didn't appreciate the link.<BR/><BR/>I am a long-standing Conservative voter - and someone who has turned out for his local party in the north of England since the age of 14.<BR/><BR/>My gripe is that I cannot believe the party is still throwing up as candidates the offspring of rich fathers who have little to connect them with the ordinary voting public in seats like Crewe and Nantwich. <BR/><BR/>It's a throw-back to the days before Margaret Thatcher was leader of the party.<BR/><BR/>Still, it's nice to see that you call people who disagree with you "coward" and "shit".<BR/><BR/>Very classy for a PPC. Or has that gone by the wayside?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-87157135452876269452008-05-04T22:49:00.000+01:002008-05-04T22:49:00.000+01:00You seem to have ruffled a few feathers over on LD...You seem to have ruffled a few feathers over on LDV, Iain. Touchy these Liberals aren't they?! Good work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1154317140361198362008-05-04T22:42:00.000+01:002008-05-04T22:42:00.000+01:00Cheshire Cneese, I censored your nasty little comm...Cheshire Cneese, I censored your nasty little comment because you are a nasty little coward - or shit, take your pick. Put your name to your comment and I will publish it, as I did with Malcolm Redfellow's just now.Iain Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-70022726455843402072008-05-04T22:41:00.001+01:002008-05-04T22:41:00.001+01:00Jeez, they don't like it up 'em do they, these lef...Jeez, they don't like it up 'em do they, these lefties. <BR/><BR/>Malcolm is another lefty blogger who has failed to comment on Gordon Brown's interviews this morning.Iain Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-74110617690504130132008-05-04T22:41:00.000+01:002008-05-04T22:41:00.000+01:00So why do you keep censoring comments about Edward...So why do you keep censoring comments about Edward Timpson, Iain?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com