Tag Archives: Politics

An apology: looks like I got it wrong!

Posted on July 4, 2009 by BrownhillsBob

To my absolute disgust and horror, whilst browsing the local news on the YamYam, I came upon a story from the Express and Star[1]  about the top earners at Walsall Council. I was not horrified by the salaries – I … Continue reading →

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Lost property: can you help?

Posted on June 30, 2009 by BrownhillsBob

Have you noticed a tatty Tesco carrier bag containing boring paperwork just lying around? Have you perchance found a shoebox containing a shedload of handwritten dockets? Is there a consignment of chitties clogging your front gate? If so, you could … Continue reading →

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It’s gone all touchy-feely over at Walsall Council

Posted on June 19, 2009 by BrownhillsBob

Things are seemingly a bit odd up at the council of late – the change of leadership seems to have caused an outbreak of cognitive dissonance amongst the minions of the ruling Tory group. Some time ago, they were busy … Continue reading →

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Hmmm. I wasn’t going to mention this…

Posted on May 31, 2009 by BrownhillsBob

MP’s expenses – that’s what we’re all supposed to be outraged about. I take the view that since the net is already alive with the righteously indignant, preparing their digital pitchforks and flaming torches for the next popular uprising, then … Continue reading →

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