MP causes residents of town major embarrasment on BBC TV.

[Danny-Boy]

I will be soon.

Congratulations Hove B&B, you have won my overwhelming vote for "the Best avatar which most truly reflects the personality of its owner " award.

Let me think of a fitting prize though, I could put your lights out...

 

[Silent Bob]

Did anybody hear that Green Party councillor talk about the Amex on Radio Sussex this morning? He was saying how big a football fan he was, how benficial to the area the Stadium was and how the environmental effect on the area was not as great as had been feared. WHAT THE F*CK HAD WE BEEN TELLING THEM FOR THE LAST 10 YEARS Perhaps we should send them the bill for the public enquiries etc?

Pretty sure the Greens and the other environmental groups accepted the resuly of the planing inspector didn't they?
They might have had objections but they weren't the ones who held it up for so long.

 

[bhaexpress]

I gather that HB&B has given up blogs in favour of writing a self help book, it's called 'Buffoonery for Idiots'.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Personally I'd be happy to vote for any party that promises to cut back on hove born&bred's carbon emissions

 

[The Large One]

Did anybody hear that Green Party councillor talk about the Amex on Radio Sussex this morning? He was saying how big a football fan he was, how benficial to the area the Stadium was and how the environmental effect on the area was not as great as had been feared. WHAT THE F*CK HAD WE BEEN TELLING THEM FOR THE LAST 10 YEARS Perhaps we should send them the bill for the public enquiries etc?

If they'd played an ACTIVE part in trying to stop, I'd agree fully it. As it is, they had environmental concerns which they voiced to the extent that they opposed the stadium at Falmer.

I don't recall them actively signing up to any challenges to Prescott's decision. They did say that they would accept whatever decision was made, and as far as I am aware, they have stuck to that. Now, it seems, they are largely in favour. Of course, it's meaningless not to be, because it's now been built.

Also, I don't know that any Green councillor has ever voted against any of the stadium applications.

 

[Southover Street Seagull]

To be fair, (and I am sure I'll be corrected), but I believe there was only 1 Green councillor on the planning committee at that time. Can hardly hold them responsible when there are 11 other councillors on that committee!

To be fair and correct my if I'm wrong but did any political party apart from the Liberal Democrats in Lewes actually oppose the stadium? I always though it was the Society Of Sussex Downsmen, Falmer Parish Council, Lewes District Council and the Campaign For Rural England who opposed building the stadium at Falmer.

 

[Simster]

Right. Without wading thru all this go left, go right, go straight up ahead, go left, go right, go left nonsense.

What is meat free mondays exactly as far as the council is concerned?

I saw that interview and Im none the wiser

I think it is the idea that meat will not available as a lunchtime choice in all council canteens, which obviously brings shame and embarrassment to the "town" - because it is a Green Party idea, despite it actually being a Tory idea. It is also one short step to Stalinism from this point.


Personally, my own family indulges in "meat-free" Wednesday or Thursday and has done for a good couple of years now. We concluded ages ago that meat on a daily basis simply wasn't necessary, so we'll have a cheese omelette with salad or something like that at least once a week.

 

[Simster]

Anyhow, next time the Tories try to fight this constituency can you do me a favour and stay at home please? Ta!

I'd say that I am a left of centre voter by default but would definitely consider voting for a predominantly centre-right Tory party. However it has to be said, reading hb&b's ridiculous spiteful, inaccurate bollocks reminds me why I tend not to vote Tory, because any Tory government would probably end up pandering to clueless ill informed morons such as him.

I swear his campaigning for the Tory party does them more harm than good. He is only ever going to appeal to the one-eyed blue rinse brigade who would only ever vote Tory anyway.

 

[Tony Meolas Loan Spell]

I think it is the idea that meat will not available as a lunchtime choice in all council canteens, which obviously brings shame and embarrassment to the "town" - because it is a Green Party idea, despite it actually being a Tory idea. It is also one short step to Stalinism from this point.


Personally, my own family indulges in "meat-free" Wednesday or Thursday and has done for a good couple of years now. We concluded ages ago that meat on a daily basis simply wasn't necessary, so we'll have a cheese omelette with salad or something like that at least once a week.

Thanks Sim.

So basically its about nothing at all really in the grand scheme of things and its another attention seeking thread! Got you.

 

[Bold Seagull]

I think it is the idea that meat will not available as a lunchtime choice in all council canteens, which obviously brings shame and embarrassment to the "town" - because it is a Green Party idea, despite it actually being a Tory idea. It is also one short step to Stalinism from this point.


Personally, my own family indulges in "meat-free" Wednesday or Thursday and has done for a good couple of years now. We concluded ages ago that meat on a daily basis simply wasn't necessary, so we'll have a cheese omelette with salad or something like that at least once a week.

Agreed. There are benefits beyond the greater good all round to be honest.
1. Meat every day isn't good for you. 3 or 4 times a week should be ample to sustain a healthy balanced diet.
2. The cost of meat is through the roof, on the weekly shop you will save a reasonably sum in looking at alternatives to meat.

I did eat in V-Bites on Hove Lagoon last weekend which has been revamped over the winter. Great improvement. I actually enjoyed my soya ice cream and meat substitute spag-bol! Finally, she appears to be reaching the right balance with the place.

 

[The Large One]

I'd say that I am a left of centre voter by default but would definitely consider voting for a predominantly centre-right Tory party. However it has to be said, reading hb&b's ridiculous spiteful, inaccurate bollocks reminds me why I tend not to vote Tory, because any Tory government would probably end up pandering to clueless ill informed morons such as him.

I swear his campaigning for the Tory party does them more harm than good. He is only ever going to appeal to the one-eyed blue rinse brigade who would only ever vote Tory anyway.

For the lot of good it did him even in True Blue Withdean. One of his three councillors (Withdean ward) is... *gasp* ... a Green councillor.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Brighton schools go meat-free for spring term... and longer with your help - News

This was posted on the website on the 22nd March, at least a month before the local elections and when we had a Tory administration running Brighton and Hove Council. Have the Conservatives all of a sudden become loony left communists?

I wonder if HBnB is hoping a huge hole opens up and swallow him. He's a total embarrassment to his party.

 

[Twizzle]

I've maintained for a long time that eating meat every meal is unnecessary and slightly thoughtless even.

Why it's a trend (with most of the world except vegetarians) I don't know except it keeps farmers, abattoirs and butchers in more business.

Red meat just occasionally, chicken a few times, 'snack meats' like pizzas and salami sandwiches maybe, and lots of fish - makes up my own monthly intake. Fruit and veg, pasta with a mush or tom sauce, baked taters with sour cream, and some egg dishes work to fill in the blanks.
I don't mind going hungry a bit either, rather than smash down a crap-burger or doffnut for the sake of it - it's not natural to immediately satisfy hunger pangs just to be rid of them, best to let them pass occasionally and eat properly when the time comes.

And I am one healthy fellow so... there.

 

[Lord Bracknell]

To be fair and correct my if I'm wrong but did any political party apart from the Liberal Democrats in Lewes actually oppose the stadium? I always though it was the Society Of Sussex Downsmen, Falmer Parish Council, Lewes District Council and the Campaign For Rural England who opposed building the stadium at Falmer.

Don't forget the Regency Society of Brighton & Hove and the (now abolished) Sussex Downs Conservation Board.

 

[Simster]

And I am one healthy fellow so... there.

HB&B on the other hand, is an obese red-faced prick, which is why he laughably waddled home in the 2010 Brighton (town) Marathon in a time of about 16 hours.

Perhaps a few less meat pies and a few more salads would have saved him from that favourite word of his, embarrassment.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

HB&B on the other hand, is an obese red-faced prick, which is why he laughably waddled home in the 2010 Brighton (town) Marathon in a time of about 16 hours.

Perhaps a few less meat pies and a few more salads would have saved him from that favourite word of his, embarrassment.

I bet his family were really proud of that achievement. Wear your medal with pride do you HBnB?

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Don't forget the Regency Society of Brighton & Hove and the (now abolished) Sussex Downs Conservation Board.

God I hate The Regency Society. How can such a small organisation hold such sway in this city?

 

[Gary Leeds]

Every party have members that say things that are an embarrasment. I give you Ken Clarke as an example, tory through and through but doesnt have a f**king clue. Actually does that sound like anyone on this board? Has HB&B and Ken Clarke been seen in the same room at the same time? The truth is out there

 

[Westdene Seagull]

Personally, my own family indulges in "meat-free" Wednesday or Thursday and has done for a good couple of years now. We concluded ages ago that meat on a daily basis simply wasn't necessary, so we'll have a cheese omelette with salad or something like that at least once a week.

And that is YOUR choice. My objection to "meat-free" Monday is that it removes choice and attempts to instill a lifestyle that is a choice not compulsory. I couldn't give a monkeys arse if it's a Tory, Labour or Green idea. By all means encourage the lifestyle but forcing it on people is wrong. Thankfully I neither work for the council nor in any of the council functions such as schools that are affected but if I did then I would probably make sure I took a bacon sandwich in for breakfast, a big fat dripping burger for lunch and meat based snacks every Monday.

Personally I'd rather the council spent its stretched resources and time on running the city than coming up with and implementing wacky ideas.

 

[The Large One]

Personally I'd rather the council spent its stretched resources and time on running the city than coming up with and implementing wacky ideas.

It really would help if you paid attention to the rest of the thread before coming up with something like that.