The Belcher broadside.....

[Inspector Knacker]

And will his demise encourage more 'transparency'  regarding the Rifty?

Can the single Councillor of a very minor Party run the Rifty? Do you just strut in and say you're a Councillor and you're taking charge of the place? Just how exactly does that work?
Will Labour Councillors be allowed to fraternise with their new 'Socialist Labour' rivals/ competitors for votes?

[Inspector Knacker]

i get the impression that all of it is just a publicity stunt along with the usual drivel ie im getting picked on again

When the penny dropped and it finally sank in that he had a problem, I imagine him have a massive breath holding tantrum, tears, hysterics and deciding to make a big flounce of a resignation. Deluded enough to think he's important, he'll have expected the world to beat a path to his door to find out why Hartlepool's greatest intellect has been discarded. Instead, four forlorn figures stand outside a community centre in a chilly wind. Three are looking at a middle aged cherub with black candy floss for hair while he ceremonially cuts up a bit of red card. The last grand gesture of an affronted diva, world famous in Hartlepool and no one gave a toss.
Life is now going to get a lot harder.

[mk1]

four forlorn figures stand outside a community centre in a chilly wind. Three are looking at a middle aged cherub with black candy floss for hair while he ceremonially cuts up a bit of red card. The last grand gesture of an affronted diva, world famous in Hartlepool and no one gave a toss.

On the contrary mon ami. The site is destined to become an important shrine. It is where the movement started and I expect CAB will erect a Blue Plaque  (no repeat of the Carpet Fiasco, the colours compliment)in the short time he has left. It is set to become an important tourist destination and the crowds will put the Tall Ships  success to shame.

Get in on the ground floor before the place is overrun by his devoted followers. Jason has laid a Wreath already!


https://goo.gl/maps/WNN4rja4kzFk1S9w6

[kevplumb]

 

[Lucy Lass-Tick]

Schade ...

[mk1]

I think we will soon be seeing the Akers-Belcher Backside. CAB can not keep control of the local Party unless his paper candidates keeps the new Corbyn mob from winning the vacant seats. If the Independents succeed then its possible he could survive. Having no dog in the fight I can sit back and watch the fireworks.No matter who  prevails I won't be crying at the count.

[diSme]

I think we will soon be seeing the Akers-Belcher Backside. CAB can not keep control of the local Party unless his paper candidates keeps the new Corbyn mob from winning the vacant seats. If the Independents succeed then its possible he could survive. Having no dog in the fight I can sit back and watch the fireworks.No matter who  prevails I won't be crying at the count.

Oh........."count"

Silly me

[DRiddle]

I've just watched the video of him blabbering on about this on the mails page. I also listened to him ramble on the radio the other day. What stood out to me with both is he's clearly in denial (in his own head at least) about having actually delivered the leaflet.

In his radio interview he says to the host "the word here is allegedly". Then on the video in the mail he says "the evidence against me was not robust".

On the radio the presenter quickly says "Well did you do it then?", which SAB then opted to ignore. Where as obviously on his video on the mail he isn't grilled on his claim about the evidence.

However, in terms of robust evidence, he seems to have forgotten what the evidence actually consists of. He is literally ON video doing what he's been accused of doing. There's video in existence of him walking with Barclay, carrying Barclays leaflets and putting them through letterboxes. There are  also still image photographs as well as images which are freeze frame screen shots from the video. On top of that, his picture and implied public endorsement is literally right there ON Barclays leaflets. How much more robust does he want the evidence to be?

I suppose his attempts at using the word 'alleged' are just further evidence (as if anymore were needed) of his level of intelligence.

He's probably picked it up from watching Have I got news for you, and misunderstood it.

Most definitions of the word 'alleged' contain the words 'without proof' as part of the explanation of the meaning. The proof is right there on video.

Unless someone on the Manor works in the film industry, is an expert in CGI and dislikes SAB enough to spend their time making computer generated images of two numpties traipsing around F Block, the proof is right there.

Having said all that, I stopped being surprised about what SAB and his ilk say and do a long time ago. They have form for  this sort of thing. Cranney denied saying what he said to that grandmother even though there was crystal clear video and audio evidence if him doing it. There were denials made about the carpet situation in the CIL even though the post had been sent pictures of the initial carpets which were ripped up. Denials were made about the gold medal for Beck, even though someone from within HBC leaked the existence of what for all the world looked like a purchase order.

They literally deny things even though the proof is right there.

My 'favourite' example was Beck. He publicly resigned from his role as a board member within Manor residents, issued a press release, wrote a letter clarifying it, then denied having ever being a board member?!?!?!

It's taken a LONG time for Labour North to help get the situation to this stage and I'm pleased.

However, I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels this is a little bit like nailing Ronnie Biggs for failing to have a train ticket.

[jeffh]

According to this morning's BBC Local News SAB has resigned from the Council  - if it were only true.  Can't see him ditching £16000 in a hurry

[fred c]

i get the impression that all of it is just a publicity stunt along with the usual drivel ie im getting picked on again

When the penny dropped and it finally sank in that he had a problem, I imagine him have a massive breath holding tantrum, tears, hysterics and deciding to make a big flounce of a resignation. Deluded enough to think he's important, he'll have expected the world to beat a path to his door to find out why Hartlepool's greatest intellect has been discarded. Instead, four forlorn figures stand outside a community centre in a chilly wind. Three are looking at a middle aged cherub with black candy floss for hair while he ceremonially cuts up a bit of red card. The last grand gesture of an affronted diva, world famous in Hartlepool and no one gave a toss.
Life is now going to get a lot harder.

His hubby took a chance on allowing The Handsome one a pair of pointy scissors to cut up hid red card......

[DRiddle]

Hahaha, I thought the same Fred. I was totally expecting the card to remain in one piece and him to chop his finger off, then look confused.

[Inspector Knacker]

I get the impression he actually thinks Barclay is going to win and of course when his turn comes around he'll be automatically elected 'cos it's him'.
It appears the Party is irrelevant, as you just switch sides to whoever will take you in and the grab for power can continue unabated.
In his world, where there's fluffy clouds and Carly Simon in the background singing 'You're so vain', all his chums have switched Party's and their private party continues....if only.
It's like a submarine sinking to the bottom, there's noises and creaking then suddenly the water pressure squashes it flat, it's over.

[mk1]

I was totally expecting the card to remain in one piece and him to chop his finger off, then look confused.

I had the same thought. I downloaded and edited that film. I actually hosted the card-cutting section (4 seconds) and made a post with it but had a change of mind and deleted it.  He stares intently at the cameraman as he does it and he looks really pleased with himself.




Is that a camera power-drive whirring in the background?

[Inspector Knacker]

Will we see him cutting up his new Party card this time next year. I hope he had permission to use a council building for his political stunt.
The 'look at me' actions of a pound shop diva, about to head off down the road to nowhere.

[Inspector Knacker]

According to this morning's BBC Local News SAB has resigned from the Council  - if it were only true.  Can't see him ditching £16000 in a hurry

Should he retain any positions he holds on any committees as the only Councillor of a minority Party?