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Originally Posted by C_steam
I can but only echo Brendans words.
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Thanks C_steam.
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Originally Posted by C_steam
Odd - BA is usually only that eloquent after trying to keep up with a certain someone drinking pints of red wine......  |
Indeed!
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Originally Posted by chikrodah
I agree with Brendan and C_Steam. Alex put everything he had into supporting and forwarding the UKIP cause, despite everything. This is a serious loss to UKIP, if only they knew, or cared.
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Thanks chikrodah. I am honoured that you consider me in such high esteem.
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Originally Posted by michael mcgough
Another conference,another resignation letter posted here.
How very predictable.
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I didn't deliberately do it in conference week. I apologise for doing so actually. I just don't see anything coming out of UKIP that encourages me to continue my membership and felt the need to express myself: I've been keeping my deepest concerns and criticism out of the public domain for years now.
As for predictable, I think you will find that no-one would have thought I would resign. I've stuck out for a long time.
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Originally Posted by komerad
Alex - very sorry to see you go. I remember your great efforts Re: the youth movement, only to be frustrated(for want of a polite word) from above. 
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Indeed. Thank you for all your support over the years and your kind words.
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Originally Posted by douglas denny
I am sorry you shall not be renewing membership. Any loss of membership is to be regretted.
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Thank you Doug.
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Originally Posted by douglas denny
I wonder at what you must be thinking though if as you say: "The Liberal Party is most definitely in my thoughts".
This implies a transition from the most anti-EU party in British politics to the most pro-EU party in British politics. Some change. Some thoughts. Some confusion?
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On your part, I think. I meant the continuing Liberal Party, not the Liberal Democrats.
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Originally Posted by douglas denny
For my part I never decry anyone who wishes to change their mind in politics, for changing opinions is what it is all about. If only the vast majority of the people in the country would look at the options in policies available with the different parties and make reasoned choices and then change their minds accordingly - we wouldn't be in this mess. The most depressing thing for me of all, is the unthinking, moronic, tribal voting that most in the country engage.
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A very enlightened approach. I too am worried about the lack of rational thought in the country. It is a good and brave thing to change your mind. On the issue of the EU, however, no fear: I am still very much against British membership of the EU.
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Originally Posted by douglas denny
I am heartened by your saying: " I do intend to remain somewhat active in politics". I always admire anyone who is interested enough in politics (and therefore their, and their children's futures) to actually do something by being active politically. Those who do (we) appear to be a dying breed.
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Thanks Doug and again, I agree. It's important for people to scrutinize the political process and to take interest in our elected overlords.
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Originally Posted by SponPlague
And there was me thinking you would be replacing me as chair of the Branch Website Coordination Committee...  |
Indeed, I would have. However I can't recall UKIP, as an institution, ever taking notice of my advice on technical issues though. With the exception of our joint document, of course. Let's see how much that is taken note of from now on...
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Originally Posted by SponPlague
It'll go to Sean Gabb, now...
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Tilbury, I think you mean.
Yep.
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Originally Posted by SponPlague
Best wishes with your future plans; have you let David Sinclair know?
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Thanks; no but I will.
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Originally Posted by HM
Yes! And they actually care about getting councillors elected!  |
Quite. Part of what draws my eye their way.
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Originally Posted by SponPlague
Yet again, with sadness, a hardworking, enthusiastic, talented party member sets our reasons for resignation or non-renewal.
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Thank you for your very kind words.
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Originally Posted by SponPlague
And gets an insult for his pains, rather than attempts to understand why he's going, and address the core problems raised.
Until that attitude changes, UKIP are going nowhere...  |
Absolutely. However I must say that I haven't had much of that kind of thing come my way.
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Originally Posted by kernow
The Liberal party are anti EU because that's small potatoes compared to their ideas of World Government!
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It was nice being one of your comrades, too, Kernow.
The idea of world government does indeed concern me very much. I didn't say that I will be joining the Liberal Party. I have yet to make up my mind. If I do join them, assuming I am welcome to join, I will certainly campaign against the party furthering any such aim.
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Originally Posted by T.N.Warry
I too knew Alex when I was Chairman of Cheltenham and actually work with him to try and produce a Cheltenham Newsletter. His technical IT skills are excellent and very helpful and clearly a keen UKIP member.
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I enjoyed working with you on that project, something most branches haven't done. Thanks for the compliments, much appreciated.
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Originally Posted by T.N.Warry
Yes I've had the odd disagreement with him on this forum but that's debate.
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Absolutely. We may disagree on some things but I've the utmost respect for the hard work you did for the party.
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Originally Posted by T.N.Warry
For him to resign from UKIP really brings home just how much of a mess UKIP is in.
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I have little hope that things will change which is why I have now taken this step. I hope I am mistaken.
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Originally Posted by T.N.Warry
I wish him well for the future, he desires to be successful.
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Thanks very much Niall.
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