tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34128264.post4444215769737250681..comments2024-03-25T12:55:40.911+00:00Comments on Caron's Musings: East Midlands chair slams Press Officer's call for Clegg to goAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04988201531739344840noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34128264.post-31703350284430058742012-09-25T17:47:28.885+01:002012-09-25T17:47:28.885+01:00I would say to Galen and Allan that there is a dif...I would say to Galen and Allan that there is a difference between the comments of an elected office holder such as local party chair etc and those of a "press officer". It is widely accepted in the media that the views of any press officer spoken in any context reflect the views of the organisation they represent. I strongly feel that this chap's position is now untenable. Neil Mackinnonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34128264.post-69116718410219076562012-09-24T17:28:40.205+01:002012-09-24T17:28:40.205+01:00Dumping Nick Clegg won’t save the Lib Dems from th...Dumping Nick Clegg won’t save the Lib Dems from the legacy of decades of false advertisingMatthewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34128264.post-71264463906352305012012-09-24T15:59:44.895+01:002012-09-24T15:59:44.895+01:00It is hard to understand how he is still in a job ...It is hard to understand how he is still in a job (Mathew not Nick). Neil Mackinnonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34128264.post-22969469636473163182012-09-24T15:34:11.745+01:002012-09-24T15:34:11.745+01:00Have to say that it read's like the story is t...Have to say that it read's like the story is the rebuke from the East Midland chair than from the original comments. Had he kept his mouth shut, I doubt anyone would have thought more of it.<br /><br />On the premise you suggest, Caron, short of everyone appearing to be sycophants no critical commentary would be possible on the telly. I think most people watching are perfectly able to work out that what you hear is the personal view of the person being interviewed.Allan Heronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34128264.post-17806761496813420522012-09-24T14:42:05.626+01:002012-09-24T14:42:05.626+01:00Doesn't it rather depend on the context? If it...Doesn't it rather depend on the context? If it's his personal opinion, and he's at a party conference, surely he's more than entitled to voice his opinion?<br /><br />Or is your point that criticising the leadership is wrong for anyone holding any sort of position in the party?, and if so... I think you're probably gunning for a job as party whip in future huh?Galen10https://www.blogger.com/profile/03564140043987852619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34128264.post-79843745089992009932012-09-24T14:39:26.456+01:002012-09-24T14:39:26.456+01:00Caron (and Tony) -stamping out dissent is not Libe...Caron (and Tony) -stamping out dissent is not Liberal nor is it effective as it just pushes it underground or drives people out of the Party.<br /><br />We are not Labour/Cons where everyone is vetted for'unapproved content' before they can speak at Conference.<br /> Paul Holmesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34128264.post-10128197287981757172012-09-24T13:59:21.657+01:002012-09-24T13:59:21.657+01:00Caron, If you want to be in a political party wher...Caron, If you want to be in a political party where no one criticises the leader in public may I suggest you might be happier in the North Korean Communist Party.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34128264.post-13783537357179052502012-09-24T12:45:15.876+01:002012-09-24T12:45:15.876+01:00"We Liberal Democrats are so pleased that out..."We Liberal Democrats are so pleased that out of the three party leaders, Nick Clegg is ours."<br /><br />Not the most rousing endorsement I've ever seen ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34128264.post-64786513706078333472012-09-24T12:38:09.467+01:002012-09-24T12:38:09.467+01:00You are right. It is Mathew. I'll edit.
Even...You are right. It is Mathew. I'll edit. <br /><br />Even if he did it in a personal capacity, I don't think it's wise for a press officer to become the story. Of all jobs, they should show a bit of tact. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04988201531739344840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34128264.post-47992563509044472442012-09-24T11:36:25.818+01:002012-09-24T11:36:25.818+01:00So, one Lib Dem puts forward a personal opinion on...So, one Lib Dem puts forward a personal opinion on the leadership, that a more senior official disagrees with. <br /><br />I'm also sure that Mathew (correct spelling of his name if his twitter profile is correct) is also "very impressed with Tim Farron as President". In fact, I know he is. What's your point?Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027368242570244912noreply@blogger.com