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Bucks New University welcomes students to its new building
7:30am Monday 21st September 2009 in
STUDENTS signing up at Bucks New University today will be the first to use its state of the art flagship building.
Around £40million has been spent on the brand new Gateway building in the centre of High Wycombe.
High-tech music and video production suites, studios, a two-storey library and a gym containing £250,000 worth of equipment will be officially unveiled to first year students arriving today.
And nursing students based at Uxbridge will also get to see their refurbished building from this morning.
Prof Ruth Farwell, Vice Chancellor of Bucks New University, said: “Enhancing the experiences of our students is one of our key objectives, and providing first class facilities will enable us to provide a learning environment befitting a modern, forward-thinking and innovative institution.
“The Gateway building is a physical reminder of our development as a university over the last couple of years.
"It also marks our presence at the heart of the High Wycombe community, and we look forward to welcoming new students and members of the public who will be able to make use of this amazing new facility.”
Tom Foy, President of Bucks Students’ Union, said: “We are all looking forward to making full use of the Gateway over the coming academic year.
“I am sure it will help provide a fantastic start to university for the freshers that are joining us, and will provide fresh inspiration for our returning students and employees.”
Members of the public will be able to use the university site as a shortcut to Wycombe Hospital – and people will also be able to sign up to use the university gym from around Christmas time.
With the completion of the Gateway, the majority of the University’s provision will be based in the centre of High Wycombe.
New student accommodation will also be opening at the old CompAir factory site in Hughenden Avenue, meaning the majority of the university is now based in the centre of High Wycombe.
This will provide 234 en-suite rooms, communal kitchens and lounges, an office and a launderette.
Comments(44)
Townman
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10:13am Mon 21 Sep 09
parcelman
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11:26am Mon 21 Sep 09
Hit me wrote:could not agree more
Yeah. Its a bit ugly though?
wycombenewbie
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11:46am Mon 21 Sep 09
and its so much better than the old biulding, which its kindly hidden from view! :)
J B Blackett
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11:46am Mon 21 Sep 09
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Like they say - All Fur Coat and No Knickers !
iworld
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12:39pm Mon 21 Sep 09
Wycombe needs buildings that are pleasing on the eye - take the library
Buck New University are goingto exercabate the congestion problem of the town - by cramming three campuses into one - Wycomber is not open - like Milton Keynes - we are surrounded by hills - bad move
Slimster
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12:55pm Mon 21 Sep 09
Hit me
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1:41pm Mon 21 Sep 09
As a gateway to Wycombe it will serve well to convey the towns moto:
"Must try harder"
bernaaard
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2:01pm Mon 21 Sep 09
Secondly, as for iworlds comment, i forgot how beautiful the new Eden complex is, a real thing of beauty to behold.......pleb !
bernaaard
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2:01pm Mon 21 Sep 09
Secondly, as for iworlds comment, i forgot how beautiful the new Eden complex is, a real thing of beauty to behold.......pleb !
boups1984@hotmail.com
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2:47pm Mon 21 Sep 09
Wycombemariner
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2:58pm Mon 21 Sep 09
parcelman
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3:08pm Mon 21 Sep 09
Wycombemariner wrote:Yes quite right hope it's reasonable priced it would be handy for me as i live next door
Glad to see the public will get some benefit, by being able to use the gym etc. ncie touch!
J B Blackett
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4:49pm Mon 21 Sep 09
wycombenewbie wrote:Better ? Possibly (!) when viewed from a vehicle just passing through , via the flyover.
couldn't disagree more!
and its so much better than the old biulding, which its kindly hidden from view! :)
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The 'hidden' bits are still run-down , 50s-style and tatty from other view points.
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As I said - Like a ta*t with No Knickers.
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It all depends on one's perspective , I suppose.
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Regards
Mrs A, Bucks
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9:05pm Mon 21 Sep 09
Townman - its very good news for students! The accomodation is great and every single first year student is guaranteed housing in the area in their first year. As for other students, there is a huge variety of housing in the area to accomodate them too.
Students may take work from local people...but at least the students get off their butts and turn up for work...unlike the many job-shy benefit addicts High Wycombe has.
Yes, the Uni has made redundancies...I would find it hard to name a company that hasnt over the last 2 years!! Its called a recession. Heard of it...?
J B Blackett
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10:05pm Mon 21 Sep 09
Students may take work from local people...but at least the students get off their butts and turn up for work...unlike the many job-shy benefit addicts High Wycombe has.
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I/we find that interesting. Have you got some information and more precise data on this employment aspect of High Wycombe ?
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I am involved the statistical collation of research data and various demographic analyses in some of the areas directly associated with the topic you have just broached.
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I/we would be grateful if you could provide us with a snapshot or overview from your data sources and perspective.
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Thank you for you co-operation.
PS We are not asking for precise numbers , just rough round percentage figures (+- 5% say). Accurate information is getting increasingly difficult get hold of nowadays via the official channels
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Mrs A, Bucks
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8:08am Tue 22 Sep 09
Travelbug
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8:13am Tue 22 Sep 09
wayneo
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8:27am Tue 22 Sep 09
Hit me wrote:Spot on!
I think the designers looked at the old building, photo-copied the plans and then painted it? As a gateway to Wycombe it will serve well to convey the towns moto: "Must try harder"
cressexpert
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10:58am Tue 22 Sep 09
Get real - it's a trumped up college/poly!
tom.marlow
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1:12pm Tue 22 Sep 09
Mrs A, Bucks wrote:I'm sure JBB doesnt really need me to have a pop on this but I will anyway....
J B Blackett - I dont have any of these figures that you speak of as I was purely giving my opinion on this article, as were many others! Isnt that the point of a forum...?
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Of course Mrs A is entitled to her opinion but she was expressing it in such a way as to assert it as a fact.
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"......unlike the many job-shy benefit addicts High Wycombe has."
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JBB was simply asking her to substantiate this assertion with some numbers, in the expectation that she wouldn't be able to.
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As it turns out she was not able to, presumably because wycombe does not have as many "job-shy benefit addicts" as she likes to think, or that she is too lazy to go and find out how many there actually are.
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It really p*****s me off when people make sweeping, unsubstantiated statements like that. Its totally pointless and adds no value whatsoever to the discussion.
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Anyway, to get back on topic on its own I quite like the look of the new building, but I think its out of balance with its surroundings. It would look really good surrounded by similar buildings.
J B Blackett
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1:25pm Tue 22 Sep 09
Everyone is entitled to their opinion by the way Blackett!!
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I agree entirely Tb. And also endorse your other statements
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But what I was asking Mrs A of Downley for was any scientifically sound data as regards the 'many job-shy benefit scroungers in High Wycombe'
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With the limited information currently available to us , the only assessment to be made is that Wycombe has a false claimants population of about just under 60% of the national average (based on published recent court records ).
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Which makes Wycombe better than most English areas.
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Just to say there are 'many' without any evidence never does improve anybody's case. It is then just an unsubstantiated remark without any backing - could be an opinion I agree , but just a perception possibly stated with unintentional prejudice or bias.
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I myself am guilty of this quite often , but try to keep an objective scientific point of view on these topics if it is at all possible.
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Regards
J B Blackett
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1:36pm Tue 22 Sep 09
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You express things far more succinctly and to the point than I (and less pompously as well ).
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I also agree with you about the enormous blue CCTV-come-Video Screen (20m square) that's been installed at the front of the College. Note : Is it 'looking' down the A40 / Abbey Way ?
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Regards
Mrs A, Bucks, Downley
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3:18pm Tue 22 Sep 09
“An opinion is a belief that may or may not be backed up with evidence.”
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“A personal view, attitude, or appraisal.”
As we have now established what an opinion is – and that everyone has the right to one, I would firstly like to thank - tom.marlow - for seeing fit to “have a pop at me” as you so eloquently stated – well done, great achievement. Secondly, I see no reason at all why I should supply exact facts and figures to go along with my so called “sweeping statements”, which apparently really annoy you.
You state my comments are totally pointless and add no value to the discussion. I personally abhor it when people like you use this forum as a basis for shooting down and unintelligently swearing at other people’s comments. Perhaps you should take the time to read through your comments before submitting them – do you really feel they add value to this discussion? Perhaps you would also like to know the meaning of the word “Hypocritical.”
Lastly, J Blackett, I’m sure a lot of people are guilty at one time or another of making statements without evidentiary support – it’s called freedom of speech. Oh but hang on…am I allowed to say “a lot of people“ or am I supposed to be out there doing research on the exact number of people who have previously done this so as not to upset you and Tom…?
tom.marlow
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4:07pm Tue 22 Sep 09
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As Mrs A so rightly says, everyone has a right to one.
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I'd still like to know why she thinks Wycombe has "many job-shy benefit addicts". Is there anything actually behind that claim?
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For that matter, what does she mean by "many"? 20, 200, 2000?
J B Blackett
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4:21pm Tue 22 Sep 09
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It was not my intention to upset you or impugn your integrity in any way . As I am involved on demographic and sociological analysis in this region I thought you may have or had access or were privy to information that was denied to me / the project.
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I apologize for any untoward upset I may have caused to you or anybody else on this topic. I perhaps am too insensitive or inquisitive to ask those sort of questions here.
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All I was seeking was more accurate information than that which is currently available to us.
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I think you have made it quite clear that your assessment is general, mostly instinctive and based on your personal perception of what is the unemployment scenario in the Wycombe area.
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Thank you for your co-operation.
demoness
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2:40pm Wed 23 Sep 09
Mrs A, Bucks wrote:And this is called making a sweepiing generalisation ...
Wow...I truly believe that alot of people come on here just to moan about a variety of topics. Have you nothing better to do...? Townman - its very good news for students! The accomodation is great and every single first year student is guaranteed housing in the area in their first year. As for other students, there is a huge variety of housing in the area to accomodate them too. Students may take work from local people...but at least the students get off their butts and turn up for work...unlike the many job-shy benefit addicts High Wycombe has. Yes, the Uni has made redundancies...I would find it hard to name a company that hasnt over the last 2 years!! Its called a recession. Heard of it...?
Heard of it?
demoness
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2:42pm Wed 23 Sep 09
J B Blackett wrote:I am with Tom and you on this JB.
Mrs A of Downley , . It was not my intention to upset you or impugn your integrity in any way . As I am involved on demographic and sociological analysis in this region I thought you may have or had access or were privy to information that was denied to me / the project. . I apologize for any untoward upset I may have caused to you or anybody else on this topic. I perhaps am too insensitive or inquisitive to ask those sort of questions here. . All I was seeking was more accurate information than that which is currently available to us. . I think you have made it quite clear that your assessment is general, mostly instinctive and based on your personal perception of what is the unemployment scenario in the Wycombe area. . Thank you for your co-operation.
I HATE people making ridiculous statements without backing it up with any evidence at all.
Unless of course, it is about Marlow, in which case they are allowed. :)
J B Blackett
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3:53pm Wed 23 Sep 09
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I am with Tom and you on this JB.
I HATE people making ridiculous statements without backing it up with any evidence at all.
Unless of course, it is about Marlow, in which case they are allowed. :)
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Thank you for that ,d. As you may notice know I am loath to upset anyone (even Igor). I really am a sorry case , I would agree , to be so obsessed with numbers and stats (The 'Project' etc).
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I also agree that Marlow should get special treatment - but as to what ? - I am still thinking (but not obsessed) about it 8>+ ( "eyes wide open , pointy nose and pursed-lipped expression on face")
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Regards
Travelbug
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5:40pm Wed 23 Sep 09
I dont necessaraily agree with statements that other people make either - especially someone who responded on this article today and seems to have an opinion on EVERYTHING - but I have better things to do than wind other people up. Move on people!
aspen g
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2:02pm Thu 24 Sep 09
I HATE people making ridiculous statements without backing it up with any evidence at all.
Unless of course, it is about Marlow, in which case they are allowed. :)
Demoness - you make loads of ridiculous statements without backing it up with any evidence apart from Hyacinth Bucket type 'sweeping generalisations'. Your own perception of your self does make me laugh.
J B Blackett
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3:04pm Thu 24 Sep 09
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re-demoness,Hades
Your own perception of your self does make me laugh.
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It is good to laugh, (but not in a maniacal way).
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tom.marlow
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4:31pm Thu 24 Sep 09
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My comments, and I'm sure JBBs, were not intended to to deprive her of her right to an opinion, more to challenge its basis in reality and thus question its validity in the hope that she might reformulate her ideas. That is the purpose of discussion.
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I'd suggest that her rant about the right to an opinion and freedom of speech is a smokescreen to hide the fact that she cannot substantiate her original assertion but is unwilling to admit it.
Travelbug
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6:20pm Thu 24 Sep 09
Whilst we are on the subject, may I ask why you singled her out to attack and didnt see fit to do the same to another forum user who also made comments about people on benefits? See Bernards comments above.
Or do you just have something against women? Something to think about.
J B Blackett
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6:38pm Thu 24 Sep 09
demoness
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6:45pm Thu 24 Sep 09
aspen g wrote:Thats the whole point though and most people with a modicum of intelligence will recognise that - I do make ridiculous statements -particularly about Marlow and there are people on here with the wit to know that half the time I am extracting the urine.
I am with Tom and you on this JB. I HATE people making ridiculous statements without backing it up with any evidence at all. Unless of course, it is about Marlow, in which case they are allowed. :) Demoness - you make loads of ridiculous statements without backing it up with any evidence apart from Hyacinth Bucket type 'sweeping generalisations'. Your own perception of your self does make me laugh.
However I have NEVER made any sweeping generalisations about the less fortunate - ever. Unless you, of course, count Ivor. :)
So you carry on laughing dear.... I am glad that I have brightened your day.
demoness
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6:47pm Thu 24 Sep 09
J B Blackett wrote:Yes JB - everything is in fact, your fault.
I'm beginning to feel it's all my fault ; not just on this subject but Everything Else as well. Mea Culpa in spades
Oh noes - another sweeping generalisation. :)
J B Blackett
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9:01pm Thu 24 Sep 09
demoness wrote:Therefore and heretofore - I humbly accept your verdict, demoness and cringe in fear of the anticipated fearsome verbal lashing via the blogosphere.
J B Blackett wrote:Yes JB - everything is in fact, your fault.
I'm beginning to feel it's all my fault ; not just on this subject but Everything Else as well. Mea Culpa in spades
Oh noes - another sweeping generalisation. :)
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I am but mere dust not only hereunder thine but yea all others' pedular extremities and (also yea) am beneath contempt.
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One of your Sweeping Generalisations would appropriately come in handy at this point as I am 'on the carpet'. Cheers.
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PS I'm not really a masochist, honest !
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tom.marlow
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9:29pm Thu 24 Sep 09
Travelbug wrote:But she hasnt actually tried to explain her point.
Oh dear tom.marlow - MrsA is probably sick of trying to explain her point, I know I would be. You are like a dog with a bone! Whilst we are on the subject, may I ask why you singled her out to attack and didnt see fit to do the same to another forum user who also made comments about people on benefits? See Bernards comments above. Or do you just have something against women? Something to think about.
Travelbug
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10:58pm Thu 24 Sep 09
tom.marlow wrote:On the contrary, you have also refrained from explaining why you singled out this woman and didnt question the previous posters similar comments.
Travelbug wrote: Oh dear tom.marlow - MrsA is probably sick of trying to explain her point, I know I would be. You are like a dog with a bone! Whilst we are on the subject, may I ask why you singled her out to attack and didnt see fit to do the same to another forum user who also made comments about people on benefits? See Bernards comments above. Or do you just have something against women? Something to think about.But she hasnt actually tried to explain her point.
Aside from all of this I think the building looks great! (Getting back to the original article lol.)
demoness
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11:28pm Thu 24 Sep 09
He defiinitely isn't sexist - even though he is from Marlow .
That was a J O K E Aspen. ;)
J B Blackett
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12:13am Fri 25 Sep 09
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tom.marlow,marlow comes across as a reasonable thoughtful man from Marlow.
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This is Not a J O K E , although it may be a C O N T R A D I C T I O N.
tom.marlow
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9:26am Fri 25 Sep 09
Travelbug wrote:You seem to be missing my point, but I'll try and clarify.
tom.marlow wrote:On the contrary, you have also refrained from explaining why you singled out this woman and didnt question the previous posters similar comments. Aside from all of this I think the building looks great! (Getting back to the original article lol.)Travelbug wrote: Oh dear tom.marlow - MrsA is probably sick of trying to explain her point, I know I would be. You are like a dog with a bone! Whilst we are on the subject, may I ask why you singled her out to attack and didnt see fit to do the same to another forum user who also made comments about people on benefits? See Bernards comments above. Or do you just have something against women? Something to think about.But she hasnt actually tried to explain her point.
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My reaction to Mrs A was prompted by the way she side-stepped JBB's challenge to her assertion. It is the kind of thing that I respond to. Having spent a few months of unemployment during an earlier economic crisis (1970s) and doing some appallingly crap jobs in between claiming benefits, I am sensitive to remarks like "job shy benefit addicts"
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On the other hand bernaards comments are inarticulate and self-contradictory and didnt seem worth a response. I agree though that his attitude to benefit claimants is is equally offensive
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So there you have it.
Travelbug
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1:19pm Fri 25 Sep 09
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