tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post3984675223321880023..comments2023-05-03T08:42:38.592+00:00Comments on Councillor Terry Kelly: WHEN DO 2 WRONGS MAKE A RIGHT? WHEN YOU ARE ALEX (THE SPIV) SALMOND THAT'S WHEN.Cllr Terry Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03285923851619030726noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-49918192174567032792009-06-11T13:22:55.187+00:002009-06-11T13:22:55.187+00:00(Ryan Connolly) 11/06/09
“You have descended to a...(Ryan Connolly) 11/06/09<br /><br />“You have descended to a level of silliness that I had previously thought that even you, could not attain”<br /><br />You are suggesting that an MP should not be allowed to have a friend or even husband or wife to stay in their second home; you are saying that this home is different from your main home, no visitors are allowed in this one, this one must not have a sofa bed, and you call me silly! <br /><br />I have two sofa beds one cost £400 and one cost £750 but I’m struggling not for the first time with you to see the relevance of this. <br /><br />Nothing about Salmond (the spiv) then.Cllr Terry Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285923851619030726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-44288910905007054292009-06-11T13:10:21.133+00:002009-06-11T13:10:21.133+00:00(Alan) 11/06/09
“you semm to think that self empl...(Alan) 11/06/09<br /><br />“you semm to think that self employed people earn huge amounts of money”<br /><br />No I don’t I assume that they want to.<br /><br />“I, like the majority of self-employed, earn less than an MP and yet I could not even claim tax relief on such an item”<br /><br />You should get yourself another job and stop whining then; MP’s are obliged to stay Monday to Friday in London to do their jobs and are entitled to a second home. <br /><br />Homes have TV’s tables, chairs and yes sofa beds as well; homes are where people live and where other people visit them and sometimes stay with them. <br /><br />“In this climate, I would really have expected you to be condemning such behaviour from MP's”<br /><br />Suggesting that I have not condemned MPs behaviour quite simply makes you a liar.<br /><br />“Do you suggest that the taxpayer should be paying for guests food drink etc”<br /><br />I am OK with my taxes providing a second home similar to their main home. <br /><br />“Wonder if this will make the National Press”<br />Be my guest; I don’t hide.Cllr Terry Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285923851619030726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-14761216396587875402009-06-11T12:53:38.801+00:002009-06-11T12:53:38.801+00:00(the broken down barman) 10/06/09
I find it frust...(the broken down barman) 10/06/09<br /><br />I find it frustrating to say the least having to deal with this populist garbage; I have rarely read such reactionary c**p outside of a BNP or SSP/Solidarity pamphlet. <br /><br />You should apply for a job with The Sun Newspaper, you could job share with Richard Littlejohn.Cllr Terry Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285923851619030726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-2561859445528590112009-06-11T12:44:55.776+00:002009-06-11T12:44:55.776+00:00(Alan) 10/06/09
I’m an idiot! You seem to think th...(Alan) 10/06/09<br />I’m an idiot! You seem to think that someone who runs their own company does it for the good of the nation wow! what does that make you? Someone who runs their own company would be quite happy to sack people if there was more profit in that; profit for them that is not for the nation; you really don’t have a clue do you?Cllr Terry Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285923851619030726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-90504742665871741442009-06-11T12:28:56.708+00:002009-06-11T12:28:56.708+00:00(Anonymous) 10/06/09
These signs seem to have ups...(Anonymous) 10/06/09<br /><br />These signs seem to have upset you. Sometimes it can be something clever and simple that gets under the skin as well as reminding you that these people have good memories.Cllr Terry Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285923851619030726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-15507350085984635092009-06-11T06:40:31.579+00:002009-06-11T06:40:31.579+00:00Re your comment to Derek.
I agree that an MP shou...Re your comment to Derek.<br /><br />I agree that an MP should be reimbursed at a "reasonable" level for staying in London when it is entirely necessary.<br /><br />It is, however, completely unreasonable to expect the taxpayer to fund for items to allow them to have their friends to stay over. This is not necessary for them to carry out their public duties and therefore should be funded from their own pocket.<br /><br />Maybe we should by them a set of clubs should they fancy around of golf?<br /><br />You have descended to a level of silliness that I had previously thought that even you, could not attain<br /><br />This is the attitude that is causing the problem in the country at the moment.<br /><br />Incidently, most sofa beds can be picked up from around £300/£400 unlike the "luxury" one purchased by Jim Sheridan.<br /><br />I know as I bought one a few months ago!Ryan Connollynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-91302886082999308112009-06-11T06:28:49.189+00:002009-06-11T06:28:49.189+00:00You really are missing the point and you semm to t...You really are missing the point and you semm to think that self employed people earn huge amounts of money.<br /><br />MP's earn a basic salary (before ridiculous expenses and perks) of £64766 which is more than 2.5 times the national average wage.<br /><br />At this salary level you are saying that we the taxpayer should be paying for sofa's for them to have their pals over to stay! Do you really understand how ridiculous you sound?<br /><br />I, like the majority of self-employed, earn less than an MP and yet I could not even claim tax relief on such an item.<br /><br />In this climate, I would really have expected you to be condemning such behaviour from MP's but really you are supporting them.<br /><br />Do you suggest that the taxpayer should be paying for bedding, guest towels, food, drink, hors d'oeuvres etc for MP's friends.<br /><br />You are a complete idiot and are shooting youself and your own party in the foot.<br /><br />Wonder if this will make the National Press like your comment which stated that "all women are thick"Alannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-59777452858035229202009-06-10T20:59:09.212+00:002009-06-10T20:59:09.212+00:00Cllr Terry Kelly said...
If you would like to ...Cllr Terry Kelly said...<br /> If you would like to see a rule which states that MP’s are not allowed to have a friend, relative or guest stay with them then that would be different but that would put you in a rather strange position, still, it takes all kinds I suppose.<br /> <br />WELL YES, I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A RULE THAT MPS ARE NOT ALOUD TO HAVE FRIENDS STAY OVER AT OUR EXPENSE. WHY NOT BUY THEIR OWN SOFA BED?The Brokendown Barmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13729499535859152598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-57117374425920511642009-06-10T18:43:11.929+00:002009-06-10T18:43:11.929+00:00Why should an MP get better tax breaks than someon...Why should an MP get better tax breaks than someone who runs their own company and employs people to the good of the nation.<br /><br />You are a complete idiot.Alannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-72425535743018412672009-06-10T18:41:38.974+00:002009-06-10T18:41:38.974+00:00S.N.P. Shuts Newer Schools and Terry says this is ...S.N.P. Shuts Newer Schools and Terry says this is 'very clever' I would hate to see what Terry thinks are the work of a genius. How about these......<br /><br />S.N.P Still No Policies<br />S.N.P Scottish Nose Pickers<br />S.N.P Sex Not Politics<br /><br />Damn it, my crayon has went blunt. Need to use my green one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-75191213295873514262009-06-10T18:35:43.615+00:002009-06-10T18:35:43.615+00:00(the broken down barman) 15:55
MP’s are public se...(the broken down barman) 15:55<br /><br />MP’s are public servants; they represent us and serve our interests; they are entitled to a similar level of living when in London as they have at home. <br /><br />Over the years in industry and in politics I have been obliged to stay away from home on business and the agency requesting me to do so i.e. my work or the council has always reimbursed me on my return why should MP’s be treated differently? <br /><br />Notwithstanding abuses or fraud committed you have no case.Cllr Terry Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285923851619030726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-29043434271118766782009-06-10T18:26:13.222+00:002009-06-10T18:26:13.222+00:00(Derek) 13:44
Well we have been talking about lit...(Derek) 13:44<br /><br />Well we have been talking about little else and most people agree that an MP should not be penalised by having to live in London so a residence at least similar to their home seems quite fair. <br /><br />“but yet you are saying that it is ok for the taxpayer to gift this because it is for an MP when he wants to have his cronies round” <br /><br />An interesting take on it but not what I said; your argument is so weak that you have to twist my words. <br /><br />I said it is reasonable for an MP to have someone stay overnight with them without that person being obliged to sleep on a couch or on the floor. <br /><br />You are a private citizen running a private business presumably for your own gain MP’s are public servants they serve our interests; you serve your own so stop whining and get on with it.Cllr Terry Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285923851619030726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-8998392427066159922009-06-10T18:15:04.548+00:002009-06-10T18:15:04.548+00:00(Alan) 09:16
If you are self employed and need a ...(Alan) 09:16<br /><br />If you are self employed and need a second home and you find that you need tax relief on items in that that home then you are living beyond your means. It is entirely a matter for you what you pay yourself or what conditions you apply to yourself; MP’s have their rules and regulations set by Parliament; you are a private Co. you make and take the profits if you don’t like it find another job.Cllr Terry Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285923851619030726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-4868503869372247062009-06-10T18:05:49.163+00:002009-06-10T18:05:49.163+00:00(Anonymous) 09/06/09
Very clever and they show a ...(Anonymous) 09/06/09<br /><br />Very clever and they show a tremendous determination by the campaigners not to give up; or at least to enact revenge.Cllr Terry Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285923851619030726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-55345848121368909852009-06-10T18:02:55.540+00:002009-06-10T18:02:55.540+00:00(Anonymous) 09/06/09
I think I have made my posit...(Anonymous) 09/06/09<br /><br />I think I have made my position on these matters clear; I have no interest in Cllr. Cameron’s property port folio if indeed there is such a thing; nor am I aware of any wrong doing on her behalf; anyone who has accusations of this kind should follow the proper channels.<br /><br />My only interest in Cllr. Cameron is a political one and in that sense I regard her stewardship of education to be a catastrophe; the sooner she is gone the better will be the prospects for our school children.Cllr Terry Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285923851619030726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-72855532287274432302009-06-10T15:55:53.323+00:002009-06-10T15:55:53.323+00:00so how do i claim for a sofa bed?? why should i pa...so how do i claim for a sofa bed?? why should i pay my taxes so that mps and councillors can have their friends over?? do i have to pay for their dinner and breakfast as well? where does it all end terry?? where???The Brokendown Barmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13729499535859152598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-44914423650684010822009-06-10T13:44:13.269+00:002009-06-10T13:44:13.269+00:00You are completely insensitive and stupid, particu...You are completely insensitive and stupid, particularly in this climate, regarding your comment re the overnight sofa.<br /><br />No other business (I know because I have my own business)could even claim tax relief (never mind the full cost) of such an item, but yet you are saying that it is ok for the taxpayer to gift this because it is for an MP when he wants to have his cronies round.<br /><br />I have read your blog for a while now and I must admit I never expected that could be this stupid.Dereknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-45116643193931772672009-06-10T09:16:02.694+00:002009-06-10T09:16:02.694+00:00As a self-employed person, if I have a 2nd home th...As a self-employed person, if I have a 2nd home that I utilise when working away from my normal home, I should expect to get tax relief for furniture in that home that allows friends to come and stay with me? Is this what you are saying Terry?Alannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-57087957587856379252009-06-10T09:11:15.202+00:002009-06-10T09:11:15.202+00:00(the broken down barman) 09/06/09
Let’s assume th...(the broken down barman) 09/06/09<br /><br />Let’s assume that a/ you have a friend; (I now but bear with me) b/ your friend visits you, c/ you invite the friend to stay, do you expect the friend to sleep on the couch or on the floor? Yes this a valid use of tax payers money. <br /><br />If you would like to see a rule which states that MP’s are not allowed to have a friend, relative or guest stay with them then that would be different but that would put you in a rather strange position, still, it takes all kinds I suppose.Cllr Terry Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285923851619030726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-54989694796213336022009-06-10T08:53:28.403+00:002009-06-10T08:53:28.403+00:00(Anonymous) 09/06/09
I know that Jim Devine is be...(Anonymous) 09/06/09<br /><br />I know that Jim Devine is being investigated and if found guilty of fraud he should be punished accordingly; as should Salmond, whose case seems rather obvious he claimed London expenses and he wasn’t in London. <br /><br />I am making the point that there does not seem to be a single Nat. with the courage to condemn that; this includes you. <br /><br />Is he really that scary? Are you really all such cowards? You and the SNP are not a ‘hoot’ you are a disgrace.Cllr Terry Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285923851619030726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-49624246345468096142009-06-10T08:26:53.058+00:002009-06-10T08:26:53.058+00:00(Anonymous) 09/06/09
You think it was the SNP perf...(Anonymous) 09/06/09<br />You think it was the SNP performance in the council! What planet are you from? <br /><br />The SNP and Labour took 2 seats each and the SNP took the majority of the popular vote; since you claim that this is an SNP victory will you also accept that Labour won the last council election?<br />Labour 17 seats SNP 17 seats and labour with the majority of the popular vote by over a thousand?Cllr Terry Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285923851619030726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-53379009843728570932009-06-09T19:18:52.300+00:002009-06-09T19:18:52.300+00:00Terry,
Liked the alternative SNP signs near the P...Terry,<br /><br />Liked the alternative SNP signs near the Polling stations on Neilston Road S.N.P. - Shuts Newer Primaries...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-75737424850595171802009-06-09T18:49:36.956+00:002009-06-09T18:49:36.956+00:00Cllr Terry Kelly:
I think the sofa bed might be fo...Cllr Terry Kelly:<br />I think the sofa bed might be for the same reason as I have one; to accommodate an overnight guest or for when the wife has fallen out with you.<br /><br />do you think that this is a valid use of the tax payers money?The Brokendown Barmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13729499535859152598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-74300959650156561412009-06-09T15:34:16.948+00:002009-06-09T15:34:16.948+00:00Terry.
Did Mrs Cameron declare the £70 thousand p...Terry.<br /><br />Did Mrs Cameron declare the £70 thousand pounds profit she made when she sold her late Motherinlaws house to her son for £80 thousand pounds.<br /><br />Who says that is doesn't pay to be n the SNP, it's one rule for them and one rule for us, don't you agree Terry.<br /><br />Dr James Cashback.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-74452184280393076582009-06-09T13:16:47.539+00:002009-06-09T13:16:47.539+00:00"I don’t know what Jim Devine has done; I kno..."I don’t know what Jim Devine has done; I know that he got work done by someone he knew I haven’t heard or read anything else; other than that he is being investigated."<br /><br />So you DON'T KNOW what Jim Devine has done but DO KNOW what Salmond has done - even to the point of calling him a fraudster.<br /><br />I have a mental picture of you sticking your fingers in your ears and whistling when you are faced with something 'unhelpful' Terry.<br /><br />As the first comment notes, you really are a hoot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com