Abraham Romanovich Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Headlines in the local rag http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Comic-Stoney-Garnett-deadly-Bristol-mayor-bid/story-16812195-detail/story.html Well at least we'd have a new stadium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbred Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 I don't understand why people think he would be bad, can he honestly be worse than the mainstream people? I voted for the lib dems (1st and last time) for a change at the last general, look where that got us all. Rather vote for independents now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtucks Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 I don't understand why people think he would be bad, can he honestly be worse than the mainstream people? Exactly! He couldn't be any worse than that to55er mayor of London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i hate you butler Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Exactly! He couldn't be any worse than that to55er mayor of London. whys boris a tosser then? bit bonkers but at least a bit of a character and whats that to do with bristol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Exactly! He couldn't be any worse than that to55er mayor of London. Much rather Boris than some plastic politician with no passion or reason for being in politics than they have a degree in it. Rather a government full of passionate morons (as much as i like him, lets face it) than gutless ***** ala Nick Clegg Give him a hairband and stick him on the left wing (this is a woolford and political joke as he is right wing) And he was class on HIGNFY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 I think he'd be far more detrimental to the stadiumbid than positive. A life-long bcfc fan who is already impartial saying he wants the stadium built - an immediate JR if he was involved surely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Exactly! He couldn't be any worse than that to55er mayor of London. Boris is a legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Bristol-City_ Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Boris is a legend. +thousands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I think he'd be far more detrimental to the stadiumbid than positive. A life-long bcfc fan who is already impartial saying he wants the stadium built - an immediate JR if he was involved surely. Stoney has stated he wants to see the City bring all it's facilities up to date, City and Rovers stadiums and an arena at Temple Meads. No bias there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashton1 Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Boris is a legend. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 The question many voters will ask is whether Stoney has the political nouse to hold such a job. Politics is a dirty and cut throat business and with little or no experience how will Stoney fair against the likes of Rees, Rogers, Gollop and Ferguson? I haven't seen his name on the list of candidates yet so its not clear whether he is actually standing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 The question many voters will ask is whether Stoney has the political nouse to hold such a job. Politics is a dirty and cut throat business and with little or no experience how will Stoney fair against the likes of Rees, Rogers, Gollop and Ferguson? I haven't seen his name on the list of candidates yet so its not clear whether he is actually standing. It says in the BEP article that he has yet to submit his forms but plans to do so. His point (and I have some sympathy with this) is that the position should be apolitical and that as a true independent he has the best chance of being so. Whether that can actually be achieved I am not so sure. Unfortunately being in the wilds of Portishead I don't get a vote on this anyway but I will watch with interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC&T Board Members Blagdon red Posted September 4, 2012 SC&T Board Members Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Well, the monkey in Hartlepool got in and has been re-elected three times, so is clearly doing a good job. He also had no previous experience in politics, so perhaps the 'common man' approach is not such a bad idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbred Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Well, the monkey in Hartlepool got in and has been re-elected three times, so is clearly doing a good job. He also had no previous experience in politics, so perhaps the 'common man' approach is not such a bad idea! I feel, with the common man approach, they have more of a connection with "normal" people. The only ever time i see mp's/ local officals, is when its election time and they want something from me. The rest of the time, nothing at all. At least, for example,with stoney, you can stop him in the pub or the street for a chat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Tansley Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Boris is a legend. Not keen on his politics, but as a bloke he's great. Funny and willing to mock himself and others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Headlines in the local rag http://www.thisisbri...tail/story.html Well at least we'd have a new stadium Great bloke, but the Mayors post will have no bearing on Ashton Vale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Stoney has stated he wants to see the City bring all it's facilities up to date, City and Rovers stadiums and an arena at Temple Meads. No bias there. I think you missed the point. The decision should be based upon the evidence presented by both parties. Therefore, saying something like 'I want to see X built' before having evidence put to you (if that evidence is subsequently provided as part of a decision making process) immediately gives cause to scrutinise the decision made and whether the correct decision-making process was/is undertaken. It may well have been, but the grounds for challenge have been gifted (if indeed he has any input). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbred Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I think you missed the point. The decision should be based upon the evidence presented by both parties. Therefore, saying something like 'I want to see X built' before having evidence put to you (if that evidence is subsequently provided as part of a decision making process) immediately gives cause to scrutinise the decision made and whether the correct decision-making process was/is undertaken. It may well have been, but the grounds for challenge have been gifted (if indeed he has any input). I wouldnt worry, were never going to get the stadium now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6oclockcrew Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Boris is a 'legend' and pretty clever bloke, damn site more so than those on here who brand him a tosser just because hes a bit of a character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Boris is a 'legend' and pretty clever bloke, damn site more so than those on here who brand him a tosser just because hes a bit of a character. I've met Boris in a business setting. He may be clever, amusing and quite engaging, but however hard he tries (if indeed he does try) he seems to be unable to avoid behaving like an arse. I wouldn't brand him a tosser just because he is a bit of a character, but at the meeting I attended with him he made several obvious faux pas and was, I'm afraid, rather embarrassing to watch. He seemed not to have done his homework, but to think that he could bluff his way through by playing the 'eccentric superstar' card. Even his own 'minders' seemed embarrassed on more than one occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I've met Boris in a business setting. He may be clever, amusing and quite engaging, but however hard he tries (if indeed he does try) he seems to be unable to avoid behaving like an arse. I wouldn't brand him a tosser just because he is a bit of a character, but at the meeting I attended with him he made several obvious faux pas and was, I'm afraid, rather embarrassing to watch. He seemed not to have done his homework, but to think that he could bluff his way through by playing the 'eccentric superstar' card. Even his own 'minders' seemed embarrassed on more than one occasion. Having read several items by people that have to deal with him on a regular basis, this seems to be consistent with what they say. Boris is an excellent self publicist and ...............errrr....errrrrrrrr..oh yes"**** the Tories". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i hate you butler Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Having read several items by people that have to deal with him on a regular basis, this seems to be consistent with what they say. Boris is an excellent self publicist and ...............errrr....errrrrrrrr..oh yes"**** the Tories". why you called red hat rog?? just wondered like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 why you called red hat rog?? just wondered like It's all to do with the colour of the bobble hat my mum knitted for me when I started supporting a team that plays in red back in the sixties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Well, the monkey in Hartlepool got in and has been re-elected three times, so is clearly doing a good job. He also had no previous experience in politics, so perhaps the 'common man' approach is not such a bad idea! That was for more like the Mayor we've had in Bristol previous though. i.e. one for show rather than anything of action. I'd be interested in hearing SG's manifesto. He keeps saying he has one so lets here it. I do fear the more independents that stand the more diluted the vote will be and ultimately someone from the bigger parties (namely Rees) will cruise to victory. George will have strong support around Southville and probably areas like Stokes Croft but it's anyone's guess how much value he holds elsewhere - places like Greenbank/Easton are probably looking at the mess that is Elizabeth Shaw and wondering why he fought to save a building now sitting in a right state. There doesn't seem, to me, to be a truly stand out character like there has with Red Ken/Borris in London. Where is Baldrick when you need him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Stoney for mayor is one big unfunny joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Does anyone know if Stoney has entered the candidate forms yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Does anyone know if Stoney has entered the candidate forms yet? I saw him a few weeks ago in bs3 with the posters but didn't get a chance to speak to him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTR Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Any one still think boris is a legend,leg end more like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i hate you butler Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Any one still think boris is a legend,leg end more like. in a nutshell yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 I saw him a few weeks ago in bs3 with the posters but didn't get a chance to speak to him Useful information thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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