Never to the dark side Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 First job when he gets into power, is get a disabled access for Parson Street train station. Then fans can visit the three lions en route(or returning) from Ashton Gate https://www.bristol247.com/news-and-features/news/outspoken-pub-landlord-to-enter-race-to-become-bristols-next-mayor/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 30 minutes ago, Never to the dark side said: First job when he gets into power, is get a disabled access for Parson Street train station. Then fans can visit the three lions en route(or returning) from Ashton Gate https://www.bristol247.com/news-and-features/news/outspoken-pub-landlord-to-enter-race-to-become-bristols-next-mayor/ Unfortunately there is little appetite across the country on this point. My family has tried for over a decade to have access installed at our local station. It ain't gonna happen here because its of no importance whatsoever to non-disabled people. One commuter once said to me "why do we need a disabled lift/ramp? I've never seen a disabled person using this station". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Once they open Ashton Gate international Parson St will be even quieter ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Top man is Sean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityloyal473 Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 6 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: Top man is Sean. Yes he is. No chance of becoming Mayor though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Sags will never vote him in. That's 3,000 votes he won't get.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Taz said: Sags will never vote him in. That's 30 votes he won't get.... Corrected for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 27 minutes ago, Taz said: Sags will never vote him in. That's 3,000 votes he won't get.... Theyd be locked out the town hall..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey 6 Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 The same people who hate Marvin Rees will be playing into his hands by voting for Sean/any other independent. If you want Rees out, vote tactically & vote for the next likely person to get in. UK would do well to implement a system where there are two/three tiers and if you don't get a certain amount of votes to go to the next, you drop out and potentially endorse another candidate. I think the Conservative party leadership race was ran like that & I believe the US political system is the same. - I've only really looked at this briefly, so I could be missing reasons as to why you wouldn't wanna go down this route though. All the best to Sean though. He's a top bloke, I just don't see it happening! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 25 minutes ago, Carey 6 said: The same people who hate Marvin Rees will be playing into his hands by voting for Sean/any other independent. If you want Rees out, vote tactically & vote for the next likely person to get in. UK would do well to implement a system where there are two/three tiers and if you don't get a certain amount of votes to go to the next, you drop out and potentially endorse another candidate. I think the Conservative party leadership race was ran like that & I believe the US political system is the same. - I've only really looked at this briefly, so I could be missing reasons as to why you wouldn't wanna go down this route though. All the best to Sean though. He's a top bloke, I just don't see it happening! If everyone voted for what they believe in and support, then we wouldn't need any clever system or tactical voting. Over to you, voters. Tactical voting, in part, explains why sane, caring people can end up voting for things they'd never normally support in a million years. And we call that democracy. The worst thing I ever heard a voter say was "I'm not voting for them, because they won't win". An absolute travesty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Anyone but Marvin (or the Tory) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Marvin will get back in on a reduced majority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Taz said: Sags will never vote him in. That's 3 votes he won't get.... 2 hours ago, Selred said: Corrected for you. And corrected for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Kid in the Riot said: Marvin will get back in on a reduced majority. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS2 Red Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 There's a list of the candidates here: https://whocanivotefor.co.uk/elections/mayor.bristol.2021-05-06/mayor-of-bristol/ What a sorry bunch, none of them make me want to bother voting. The best candidate appears to be the ex-porn star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 2 hours ago, BS2 Red said: There's a list of the candidates here: https://whocanivotefor.co.uk/elections/mayor.bristol.2021-05-06/mayor-of-bristol/ What a sorry bunch, none of them make me want to bother voting. The best candidate appears to be the ex-porn star. I dunno, maybe read their policies, if you haven't already? I'm not trying to be funny. Most people don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombsy Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Stoney would be a good one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galway Red Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 5 hours ago, Kid in the Riot said: Marvin will get back in on a reduced majority. You're right and with a very much reduced majority, I've voted nothing but Labour all my life but for the first time ever I shall be putting my vote elsewhere, the man has zero interest in the people of South Bristol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 5 minutes ago, Galway Red said: You're right and with a very much reduced majority, I've voted nothing but Labour all my life but for the first time ever I shall be putting my vote elsewhere, the man has zero interest in the people of South Bristol Or north, east or west! I’m very much Labour but the man makes it very difficult to vote for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Alligator Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 7 hours ago, Taz said: Sags will never vote him in. That's 3,000 votes he won't get.... Yes, and their signatures will all be the same on the ballot papers!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 As a City supporter living in Toronto I take much more interest in our matches than local politics nowadays. Stretching the bounds of a footy thread, but I'd genuinely love to hear a quick summary of why City fans don't like Rees as I have no awareness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS2 Red Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 2 hours ago, CotswoldRed said: I dunno, maybe read their policies, if you haven't already? I'm not trying to be funny. Most people don't. I have, that's why I think the ex-porn bloke is probably the best candidate. He seems to genuinely care about the homeless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS2 Red Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 50 minutes ago, Coombsy said: Stoney would be a good one I voted for him the last time he ran. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Red_Alligator said: Yes, and their signatures will all be the same on the ballot papers!! X Is what they'll sign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galway Red Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 2 hours ago, lenred said: Or north, east or west! I’m very much Labour but the man makes it very difficult to vote for him. True though the people of North Bristol will very much benefit from the arena being built there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Alligator Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 21 minutes ago, Taz said: X Is what they'll sign That's right Taz. A hop over to GasChat will confirm that literacy skills are generally quite challenged there. If you're a pirate, X marks the spot and you don't need much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 18 minutes ago, Galway Red said: True though the people of North Bristol will very much benefit from the arena being built there Granted. Depends how far north you are though I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 If I'm not mistaken, Marvin and his right hand man have been trying to do a deal at the fruit market, which enables Rovers to benefit from a stadium build. So any vote against Marvin is a vote against Rovers. He's also shut down public toilets which is an attack on older people and the disabled. Also restricted access for anyone in South Bristol, to the main railway station of our City and, access to the majority of city centre facilities be that leisure, shopping or hospitals, by closing off Bristol Bridge to anything other than Buses, Taxi's or 2 wheeled/legged transport. This is very difficult and time consuming for all people, especially those with mobility problems and also increases vehicle movements on the perimeter of the central areas, thus increasing pollution. Oh yes, he also wants to include the Cumberland basin into the clean air zone, further penalising anyone going to or from south Bristol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Alligator Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Surely the main issue is how many of them were Mark Ashton signings? Having had a look, it seems like three of them might be out injured. I won't be renewing my ST until this mess is sorted out and Nige is allowed to bring in his own choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malago Posted April 14, 2021 Report Share Posted April 14, 2021 9 hours ago, Dunc said: As a City supporter living in Toronto I take much more interest in our matches than local politics nowadays. Stretching the bounds of a footy thread, but I'd genuinely love to hear a quick summary of why City fans don't like Rees as I have no awareness! He’s a supporter of a former non league club who are about to enjoy their fourth spell in England’s basement division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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