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ICG idea of Community Politics

"It is far more about the principle of communities managing their own affairs without interference than about spivvy politicians waving fivers at them with strings attached." Andrews in a recent statment.Is that why I am getting a flood of emails complaing about secret meetings and residents not being allowed to voice there concerns on Ivybridge because of ICG trying to keep control.I would be intrested so that I may answer the people who keep emailing me and complaining..Would you also say the Tories have paid you well for your vote and your members vote by giving you all well paid positions on the council, forget the needs of the community the smell of a fiver is better when it comes to the ICG.

Dave Hughes ● 6376d19 Comments

I believe he was elected to the committee at the EGM, but signed his name in invisible ink.  Dave Hughes was a witless (sp.).

Phil Andrews ● 6375d

Does he live on the Ivybridge Estate then?

Paul Fisher ● 6375d

Maybe he too e-mailed Dave for some advice?

Phil Andrews ● 6375d

At least collect some brownie points for bringing Marcus Aurelius into a Forum discussion - not quite sure why though!

Mick Brent ● 6375d

LOL That has made my day.

Paul Fisher ● 6375d

DaveYou must be the only person who can cut-and-paste something and still litter it with spelling mistakes.Do you have a Dave Hughes spellchecker which takes an intelligible sentence and scrambles every fourth word?

Phil Andrews ● 6375d

"Labour not unwillingly, nor without regrad to the common intrest, nor without due consideration, nor without distraction, nor let the studied ornament set off thy thoughts, and be not either man of many words, or busy about too many things. And futher, let the deity which is in thee be the guardian of a living being, manly and of ripe age, and engaged in matter political, and a romen, and a ruler, who has taken his post like a man waiting for the signal summons him from life, and ready to go, having need neither of oath nor of any man's testimony. Be cheerful also, and seek not external help, nor the tranquillity which other's give. A man then must stand erect, not be kept erect by others."

Dave Hughes ● 6375d

SteveTitter ye not.If you were a resident of Ivybridge, in Isleworth, and you had a grievance, what would you do?Obviously, you would seek out the e-mail address of an ex-councillor from Bedfont and make sure that he was aware of your concerns.  Wouldn't you?There is an old saying about not engaging in a battle of wits with an unarmed person.  But do not dismiss David's comments, as one is tempted to do, as the lunatic ramblings of one misguided individual. Make no mistake, he speaks for his party, and their unwillingness to challenge his outbursts on this forum would appear to suggest that he is acting under their instructions and authority.

Phil Andrews ● 6375d

The people who email me are concerned about being bullied by the the ICG maybe when the climate of fear that these people like to distill ends then maybe they will be vocal.

Dave Hughes ● 6375d

"Is that why I am getting a flood of emails complaing...." In your dreams perhaps? But if you have had an email or two why don't you simply refer the complainant/s to this forum so they can voice their complaint for all to see and obtain a reply for all to see?  Its called transparency but thats a word you probably haven't come across.

Steve Taylor ● 6375d

Sorry but you put the paper bit forward...this does not mean I can not have an view as to whats posted on the forum..I think thats double duh... on your part.

Dave Hughes ● 6375d

"The Isleworth utopia continues..in truth I have not seen the papers this week. So can not express a view just yet"Sorry Dave, I think you'll find you just did.  Doh!

Phil Andrews ● 6375d

The Isleworth utopia continues..in truth I have not seen the papers this week. So can not express a view just yet..we will have to see what comes out in the wash..You may need to explain utopia to your side kick...

Dave Hughes ● 6375d

He will never be able to grasp all that Phil,but perhaps one of his masters might explain it slowly to him!!

Paul Fisher ● 6376d

DaveI was wondering when the New Labour Party would be along to gloat over what has been reported as a new conflict between residents on Ivybridge, but I'm afraid I'm going to have to disappoint you all and tell you that there are no divisions, other than the dissatisfaction of one resident who was unsuccessful in his bid to become Chair, and that the new united, non-political association is going from strength to strength.As the gentleman in question was a member of the ICG and resigned his membership in protest at my refusal to back him in his totally unreasonable quarrel with the Chair, who is a Labour Party supporter (member?), your comments about the ICG seeking to control the association are ludicrous even by your standards.I am pleased to learn though that, even as an ex-councillor from Bedfont ward, you are still so accessible to the residents of this borough that people on the Ivybridge estate in Isleworth are all able to contact you via your private e-mail address.

Phil Andrews ● 6376d

Touch a raw nerve did I..I am just intrested how long the honeymoon would last..yes I do get emails from Ivybridge over last couple of months, it seems that some people know that I will ask questions...hopefully those people will find the courage to also make there complaint heard hear and then we can hear at first hand just whats going on..

Dave Hughes ● 6376d

"Is that why I am getting a flood of emails complaining  ... "Is that meant to sound impressive?Sounds to me like certain people are winding you up to do their dirty work for them.  Are you referring these people back to their source to let them check out what is really going on? Is it any of your business to spout off second hand gossip?

Sarah Felstead ● 6376d

Yawn...

Dave Hughes ● 6376d

I think those remarks will now see you in court Mr Hughes.

Paul Fisher ● 6376d