tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post8853891792337112873..comments2023-05-03T08:42:38.592+00:00Comments on Councillor Terry Kelly: "YOU CAN'T FOOL ALL OF THE PEOPLE ALL OF THE TIME" (ABE LINCOLN)Cllr Terry Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03285923851619030726noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-7585355389871132012009-02-28T11:46:00.000+00:002009-02-28T11:46:00.000+00:00(Ryan Connolly) 27/02/09 I do my best to make sen...(Ryan Connolly) 27/02/09<BR/> <BR/>I do my best to make sense Ryan; but in your case I can only say I’m not Helen Keller.Cllr Terry Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285923851619030726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-63406513954980726022009-02-27T10:31:00.000+00:002009-02-27T10:31:00.000+00:00I agree Terry.Most thing are difficult for you to ...I agree Terry.<BR/><BR/>Most thing are difficult for you to understand.<BR/><BR/>That's why your blog rarely makes any senseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-11883066595104238232009-02-26T17:03:00.000+00:002009-02-26T17:03:00.000+00:00(Ryan Connolly) 11:17Mr. Purcell states that this ...(Ryan Connolly) 11:17<BR/><BR/>Mr. Purcell states that this is not about saving money and that all savings will go into education; you are quite entitled to state that you do not believe him but; that is all you can say. <BR/><BR/>Why should anyone believe you? I think that you admitted recently that you are a Tory didn’t you? So who should I believe? It’s a difficult one isn’t it?Cllr Terry Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285923851619030726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-22316839176482835152009-02-26T11:17:00.000+00:002009-02-26T11:17:00.000+00:00Actually if you look into this properly you will s...Actually if you look into this properly you will see that the money saved in the first year will be put into the schools that the children are moving to in order that they can accomodate them.<BR/><BR/>This is just a shuffle around of the money<BR/><BR/>Thereafter in future years the money saved will be a cut to the education budget of 3.7 million pounds.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-28235372479080020822009-02-25T16:36:00.000+00:002009-02-25T16:36:00.000+00:00(Alan) 4.21 pm. I paraphrase S.Purcell “this is no...(Alan) 4.21 pm. <BR/><BR/>I paraphrase S.Purcell <BR/><BR/>“this is not about money, every penny saved will go back into education”<BR/><BR/>Are you a fan of pantomime by any chance?Cllr Terry Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285923851619030726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-4240756647282801252009-02-25T16:21:00.000+00:002009-02-25T16:21:00.000+00:00"Glasgow City Council has just announced a major p..."Glasgow City Council has just announced a major program of school closures. This will allow the Council to save £3.72m estimate per year eventually, less the £0.25m extra cost of bussing children to the surviving schools, a net saving of £3.5m per year."<BR/><BR/>MAYBE IT IS JUST ABOUT MONEY!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-34227838340121761282009-02-25T13:24:00.000+00:002009-02-25T13:24:00.000+00:00(Alan) 24/02/09You don’t seem to be following this...(Alan) 24/02/09<BR/><BR/>You don’t seem to be following this debate at all; either that or you are unable to understand or unwilling to understand the differences. <BR/><BR/>You will not find anywhere a suggestion from me or Labour that no school should ever close, if you work hard enough you will find that I am on record as saying that Labour in Renfrewshire closed schools and I supported their closure, we also of course built 10 new schools and set in train the renovation of all the others. <BR/><BR/>“every penny we will save in this exercise will be reinvested in education” S. Purcell. <BR/><BR/>Check with Renfrewshire Ed. Dept. and the SNP administration and you will find that the reason for the South Closure was money, no one from the administration has ever tried to claim otherwise. <BR/><BR/>They close the school and rather than reinvest they cut a further £2.5m. from the education budget making it £6.9m in two years, rather damning to any open mind don’t you think?Cllr Terry Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285923851619030726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-16737704438452749662009-02-25T12:45:00.000+00:002009-02-25T12:45:00.000+00:00(Hemmerfru) 24/02/09Each to his own I suppose; I’m...(Hemmerfru) 24/02/09<BR/><BR/>Each to his own I suppose; I’m a big fan of Joyce so I’m not about to slate a writer because I miss out on their particular style or efforts.<BR/><BR/>I’m reminded though of an interview given by the American singer/song writer Don Mclean, I’m a big fan of his too. He was asked to explain the words and images thrown up by his classic song “American Pie” “the devil on the sidelines in a cast, the quartet practiced in the park, the jester sang for the king and queen in a coat he borrowed from James Dean” etc. etc. <BR/><BR/>He was asked; “what does it all mean” to which he replied after considering it “ I guess it means I’ll never have to work again” <BR/><BR/>Obviously a guy with a clear voice and a clear head and; a complete lack of pretentiousness.Cllr Terry Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285923851619030726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-19153671240951263792009-02-24T14:37:00.000+00:002009-02-24T14:37:00.000+00:0013 Primary schools and 12 nurseries to close in Gl...13 Primary schools and 12 nurseries to close in Glasgow.<BR/><BR/>Oh my goodness. It must be those education hating Gnats.<BR/><BR/>Oh but wait a minute. Its not the Gnats. But who is it?<BR/><BR/>ITS LABOUR - THE CHAMPIONS OF EDUCATION AND THE PARTY OF THE PEOPLE<BR/><BR/>Steven Purcell, Leader of Glasgow City Council, said:<BR/><BR/><BR/>"I want to be absolutely clear that this is not financially-driven. It makes no sense to manage half-empty buildings but every penny we will save in this exercise will be reinvested in the establishments the pupils transfer to."<BR/><BR/>mmmm starting to remember the South Primary debate!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-36349492237992252582009-02-24T11:12:00.000+00:002009-02-24T11:12:00.000+00:00Forget Burns and Shelley, you want a bit of modern...Forget Burns and Shelley, you want a bit of modernism for the cold February mornings:<BR/><BR/><B>The Red Wheelbarrow</B><BR/><BR/> so much depends<BR/> upon<BR/><BR/> a red wheel<BR/> barrow<BR/><BR/> glazed with rain<BR/> water<BR/><BR/> beside the white<BR/> chickens. <BR/><BR/>William Carlos Williams. Ca classe.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05009967867450131595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-36548461570546953312009-02-21T19:41:00.000+00:002009-02-21T19:41:00.000+00:00(mother abigail) 08:34I remember your past comment...(mother abigail) 08:34<BR/>I remember your past comments – people who live in glass houses etc.Cllr Terry Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285923851619030726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-21886683104660156722009-02-21T08:34:00.000+00:002009-02-21T08:34:00.000+00:00"I prefer the truth"Terry,Your ventures into satir..."I prefer the truth"<BR/><BR/>Terry,<BR/><BR/>Your ventures into satire are truly magnificent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-21967267259826032112009-02-20T16:48:00.000+00:002009-02-20T16:48:00.000+00:00(Jim) 15:35The recurring attacks are a response to...(Jim) 15:35<BR/><BR/>The recurring attacks are a response to the claptrap which is regularly spouted by the Burns idiots, one of whom insisted on telling me that Burns was superior to Shakespeare. <BR/><BR/>“appropriate behaviour for an elected official”<BR/>Depends what kind of elected official you want, if you want one who will do as you tell him then don’t vote for me. <BR/><BR/>“Should a Scottish Labour councillor really be attacking the 'Burns industry”<BR/><BR/>I believe that everyone has a duty to attack lies; humbug and parochialism, I prefer the truth, more people should try it; those who make outrageous extravagant claims about someone’s ability or talent because of their birth place would be a good place to start.Cllr Terry Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285923851619030726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-30348340458986976542009-02-20T15:35:00.000+00:002009-02-20T15:35:00.000+00:00"Intellectual Rigour" - you've a cheek indeed! I'v..."Intellectual Rigour" - you've a cheek indeed! I've read through your blog and there is certainly a recurring theme of attacks on the "2nd rate Ayrshire Palgiarist" as you often refer to Burns.<BR/><BR/>Now clearly this is some sort of wind up that you have running, but I'm asking whether it's really appropriate behaviour for an elected official. <BR/><BR/>Should a Scottish Labour councillor really be attacking the 'Burns industry' when tourism is so key to our economy?<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the Shelley reference though, I'll have a look out for that, but as I enjoy Burn's humour as much as his amorous efforts - which often pale compared to those of John Donne's - I'm unlikely to bin him after reading it.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00797359279671022904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-953649415594742262009-02-20T14:51:00.001+00:002009-02-20T14:51:00.001+00:00(Jim) 14:00“To what end did Larkin annoy people an...(Jim) 14:00<BR/><BR/>“To what end did Larkin annoy people and what is your intention”<BR/><BR/>He was a great working class socialist leader an inspirational figure; the authorities locked him up several times, he was heroic. <BR/>My intention is to continue to annoy and agitate for a better society, a noble cause surely.<BR/><BR/>“your attacks on Burns”<BR/><BR/>Jim for god’s sake at east try some intellectual rigour just once; I have already sided with Burn’s politics; I have expressed admiration for his poems but; I loath the Burns ‘industry’ it is fake and it is cringe making; <BR/><BR/>IMO the majority of his work is garbage but there are gems among it. <BR/>If telling the truth as I see it about him is a crime then I plead guilty. <BR/><BR/>Here’s another agitator for you; and a far superior poet to Burns; am I allowed to say that? The poet is inspired here by the “Peterloo Massacre” if you haven’t read this then you must, you will bin Burns after reading it. <BR/><BR/>'Rise like Lions after slumber<BR/>In unvanquishable number,<BR/>Shake your chains to earth like dew<BR/>Which in sleep had fallen on you -<BR/>Ye are many - they are few.<BR/><BR/>Percy Bysshe Shelley - The Mask of AnarchyCllr Terry Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285923851619030726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-28518826821563473772009-02-20T14:51:00.000+00:002009-02-20T14:51:00.000+00:00(Jim) 14:00“To what end did Larkin annoy people an...(Jim) 14:00<BR/><BR/>“To what end did Larkin annoy people and what is your intention”<BR/><BR/>He was a great working class socialist leader an inspirational figure; the authorities locked him up several times, he was heroic. <BR/>My intention is to continue to annoy and agitate for a better society, a noble cause surely.<BR/><BR/>“your attacks on Burns”<BR/><BR/>Jim for god’s sake at east try some intellectual rigour just once; I have already sided with Burn’s politics; I have expressed admiration for his poems but; I loath the Burns ‘industry’ it is fake and it is cringe making; <BR/><BR/>IMO the majority of his work is garbage but there are gems among it. <BR/>If telling the truth as I see it about him is a crime then I plead guilty. <BR/><BR/>Here’s another agitator for you; and a far superior poet to Burns; am I allowed to say that? The poet is inspired here by the “Peterloo Massacre” if you haven’t read this then you must, you will bin Burns after reading it. <BR/><BR/>'Rise like Lions after slumber<BR/>In unvanquishable number,<BR/>Shake your chains to earth like dew<BR/>Which in sleep had fallen on you -<BR/>Ye are many - they are few.<BR/><BR/>Percy Bysshe Shelley - The Mask of AnarchyCllr Terry Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285923851619030726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-84975248551110713162009-02-20T14:07:00.000+00:002009-02-20T14:07:00.000+00:00"I’m no Larkin but I agree with his ‘mission’ a gr..."I’m no Larkin but I agree with his ‘mission’ a great Socialist and a great man; he annoyed a great many people."<BR/><BR/>To what end did Larkin annoy people and what is your intention?<BR/><BR/>I think you're simply on the wind-up whilst Larkin fought for social justice - a bit of a cheek for you to try to associate your attacks on Burns with his efforts to achieve better pay and conditions for the workers.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00797359279671022904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-19846855463797474122009-02-20T13:51:00.000+00:002009-02-20T13:51:00.000+00:00This is as I predicted in my last para. nothing to...This is as I predicted in my last para. nothing to do with my article on Salmond (the spiv).Cllr Terry Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285923851619030726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-6081933034622995942009-02-20T13:46:00.000+00:002009-02-20T13:46:00.000+00:00(Jim) 19/02/09“Ah, I see, you seem to take a great...(Jim) 19/02/09<BR/><BR/>“Ah, I see, you seem to take a great deal of pleasure from annoying folk”<BR/><BR/>Absolutely Jim; here is something from another Jim. <BR/><BR/>“‘I have got a divine mission, I believe, to make men and women discontented. I am out to do it” (Jim Larkin) leader of the Irish TGWU 19 13 Dublin lock out) or this saying from the song book of the Industrial “Workers of the World” known as the ‘Wobblies’ “To fan the flames of discontent” I’m no Larkin but I agree with his ‘mission’ a great Socialist and a great man; he annoyed a great many people. <BR/><BR/>“As for sticking to the point”<BR/><BR/>So what is the ‘point’ if I’m going to write about something and you are going to comment and ignore everything I have written? You did not comment on my post at all. <BR/>You still haven’t said anything relevant to the article.Cllr Terry Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285923851619030726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-2876140554899924032009-02-20T09:34:00.000+00:002009-02-20T09:34:00.000+00:00YesIt is very rich from someone from the Labour Pa...Yes<BR/><BR/>It is very rich from someone from the Labour Party to talk about lies after the way they deceived the population over Iraq and causing the loss of so many civilian lives for no reason.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-63112267896637905332009-02-19T19:49:00.000+00:002009-02-19T19:49:00.000+00:00"I enjoy quoting Burns to annoy ...."Ah, I see, yo..."I enjoy quoting Burns to annoy ...."<BR/><BR/>Ah, I see, you seem to take a great deal of pleasure from annoying folk. Is it really the sort of behaviour that we should expect from a town councillor?<BR/><BR/>As for sticking to the point? Are there some rules for commenting in this blog? I hadn't intended indulging you with discourse, I was simply commenting on your post, with the thoughts that occurred to me on reading it.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps though you might prefer to contrast and compare Jacqui Smith's use of tax payers money to fund her sister's mortgage with Salmond's contribution to charity. They're both Westminister MP's after all.<BR/><BR/>I think that the good people of Banff and Buchan are probably more than satisfied with the job the first minister does for them, and if not, didn't you state elswhere;<BR/>"<I>I recognise that some people with a particular grievance might want to see a greater punishment than loss of power but who would decide when the Govt. had transgressed enough to be fined, barred or imprisoned? that kind of thing can only be done democratically hence the ballot survives in it’s present form</I>."Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00797359279671022904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-47850249802406302242009-02-19T19:08:00.000+00:002009-02-19T19:08:00.000+00:00(Jim) 16:34“read the actual register of interests ...(Jim) 16:34<BR/><BR/>“read the actual register of interests and quite edifying to contrast and compare the likes of Iain Gray and Wendy ALexander's entries with the first minister” <BR/><BR/>I can’t see the significance of this and it certainly has nothing whatsoever to do with my post.<BR/>“For someone who clearly has no time for Burns, you do quote him a fair bit”<BR/><BR/>I enjoy quoting Burns to annoy the clowns who believe it is their duty to admire him because he’s Scottish. I regard him as a fellow Socialist which is good but; it doesn’t alter the fact that he was a very poor excuse for a human being and also that most of his writing is C**p.<BR/><BR/>Read my last para. Again and try to stick to the point.Cllr Terry Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285923851619030726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-12794131927893391602009-02-19T18:23:00.000+00:002009-02-19T18:23:00.000+00:00(Anonymous) 14:51If Salmond ( the spiv ) has defen...(Anonymous) 14:51<BR/>If Salmond ( the spiv ) has defenders like you he is in trouble. You haven’t answered a single point.Cllr Terry Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285923851619030726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-81366777128366930452009-02-19T18:19:00.000+00:002009-02-19T18:19:00.000+00:00(Anonymous) 18/02/09“The fact is councillor Kelly ...(Anonymous) 18/02/09<BR/><BR/>“The fact is councillor Kelly is that all the Scottish MP's at Westminster are getting paid to do nothing”<BR/><BR/>The fact is that you have just done what the SNP spinners are doing; read my post again, I have clearly stated that this is about the arrogant liar who is the Scottish Parliament’s First Minister, Alex (the spiv) Salmond. <BR/><BR/>This is about his corrupt character nothing else.Cllr Terry Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285923851619030726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35177951.post-72330225560238632722009-02-19T16:34:00.000+00:002009-02-19T16:34:00.000+00:00Interesting, it's all a bit more clear when you re...Interesting, it's all a bit more clear when you read the actual <A HREF="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/Apps2/MSP/MSPHome/Default.aspx" REL="nofollow">register</A> of interests and quite edifying to contrast and compare the likes of Iain Gray and Wendy ALexander's entries with the first minister.<BR/><BR/>For someone who clearly has no time for Burns, you do quote him a fair bit. <BR/><BR/>I'm starting to suspect though that you've built up a wee bit of antipathy towards the nationalists, as well as other 'wannabee' socialists, the tories and the many members of the Labour party who don't meet your exacting standards. I would have thought though that you Labourites might be a little more circumspect given the mess your own vain-glorious leader has wrought upon us.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00797359279671022904noreply@blogger.com