tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30598467.post2368854824345003283..comments2023-08-16T12:07:22.995+00:00Comments on The Daily (Maybe): Let's all be nice to the wogsJim Jeppshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17410387006098326671noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30598467.post-45811587545295912272007-02-25T23:05:00.000+00:002007-02-25T23:05:00.000+00:00Councillors are a funny lot. I've met quite a numb...Councillors are a funny lot. I've met quite a number on my rounds and I'm still not sure what really motivates them, other than pandering to their local party power base.<BR/><BR/>Many councillors are retired or nearly there because they've made their money & have some spare time on their hands. This little conundrum leaves out the rest of us who need a living wage and may have families to feed & probably have little time for several meetings a week.<BR/><BR/>To widen the interest in councillor work from people of all ages and backgrounds I believe it's a sensible idea to pay councillors a proper wage. In return they are more accountable to their local community and should have the necessary skills. <BR/><BR/>Might then be able to eliminate the drift wood. 'Wogs' ... I mean, really.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30598467.post-67521431066515337212007-02-17T23:47:00.000+00:002007-02-17T23:47:00.000+00:00Tory blimps eh? Dontja just love 'em!Tory blimps eh? Dontja just love 'em!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com