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JenniRen

I've no need to wriggle as I didn't make the original statement

No I said it. I made the mistake of saying government when I actually meant local government.

And created a storm in a beer glass!
🍻

I'll go and chew this over now with some Wriggly's chewing gum!

On the other hand I think most of us knew what the OP meant anyway.

LemonJam

This is a misleading News and Politics thread as the OP provides incorrect information ie "so why cant the government leave well alone".

Posters have picked up on this and highlighted the inaccurate information in a straight forward way.

Not so, it was done in a scornful way by a few.There’s nothing wrong with pointing out that it was Westminster Council rather than the government.It’s possible to correct people in a pleasant way, without scorn or trying to embarrass an OP.

MartavTaurus

I'll go and chew this over now with some Wriggly's chewing gum!

On the other hand I think most of us knew what the OP meant anyway.

Yes we did, local government. I do wonder about the wisdom of giving even more autonomy/ authority to them, which at the moment is Andy Burnhams idea.🤔

But regional governance is totally different than giving it to one very local council, which is the case in this example.

Tuliptree

JenniRen

I'm not "wriggling" at all.

I merely stated a fact.

You are wriggling -normal parlance is the government ( for central government) and the council ( for local authorities). If I had a problem with my la I wouldn’t say ‘I’ve got a problem with government’

Some could start a fight in an empty room! Even when sitting down.

Wyllow3

But regional governance is totally different than giving it to one very local council, which is the case in this example.

It would come under the whole of London I presume.

Wyllow3

But regional governance is totally different than giving it to one very local council, which is the case in this example.

I wouldn’t give any more powers away Wyllow3 when I see the waste and incompetence.

Especially in the new Reform councils.

‘Some could start a fight in an empty room! Even when sitting down.’
Well you would know Oreo

Not so, it was done in a scornful way by a few.There’s nothing wrong with pointing out that it was Westminster Council rather than the government.It’s possible to correct people in a pleasant way, without scorn or trying to embarrass an OP.

😂😂😂😂

Wyllow3

Especially in the new Reform councils.

Perhaps, but often in Labour Lib Dem led and Conservative too.

Tuliptree

Not so, it was done in a scornful way by a few.There’s nothing wrong with pointing out that it was Westminster Council rather than the government.It’s possible to correct people in a pleasant way, without scorn or trying to embarrass an OP.

😂😂😂😂

I see that only correcting posters in a pleasant way is not to your taste then, which isn’t really a surprise.
However maybe think how you would feel if it were done to a thread that you started and made a slight mistake.

Well that’s a huge assumption

No wonder people leave this site or rarely post anything.

JenniRen

And created a storm in a beer glass!
🍻

😂I certainly did

Oreo

No wonder people leave this site or rarely post anything.

Their choice - no one has to stay or post. Can’t actually say though that I’ve noticed.

It’s getting ridiculous now on most N & P threads I really do not know why I bother…

MT62

JenniRen

I've no need to wriggle as I didn't make the original statement

No I said it. I made the mistake of saying government when I actually meant local government.

Don’t worry, most posters knew what you meant😃 I can’t think many people mind drinkers standing up chatting, men especially seem to like standing in small groups with a drink in hand.

GrannyGravy13

It’s getting ridiculous now on most N & P threads I really do not know why I bother…

But you don’t have to bother - your choice. What I find ridiculous on N and P threads is the cavalier attitude towards facts and accuracy more often demonstrated by the right of centre

There are always posters willing to correct any erroneous information.

I’ve just had a look through current N and P threads. I see nothing ridiculous about them but instead see important issues being discussed for the most part in an intelligent and informed way.

GrannyGravy13

There are always posters willing to correct any erroneous information.

And some even do it in a reasonable way too, but not all.

GrannyGravy13

There are always posters willing to correct any erroneous information.

And why not? You posted wrong information about ISAs recently with a completely wrong thread title that was never corrected. Your post could have really alarmed people but fortunately others were able to correct it. What was wrong with that?