tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30743480.post4328008965399358325..comments2023-09-20T12:50:40.208+01:00Comments on Pete Brown: Why does this wanker hate pubs so much?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03011702209832734676noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30743480.post-4287922621032787952008-11-29T12:51:00.000+00:002008-11-29T12:51:00.000+00:00I received a letter from my MP this AM, accompanie...I received a letter from my MP this AM, accompanied by a letter from Angela Eagle, one of Darling's Treasury poppets. Here's the last paragraph: "The Government recognizes, and values, the contribution that the pub industry makes to employment, the life of local communities and to the economy. We are aware of the pressures that pubs face with increasing costs and the impact of other legislation. However, the changes in the demand for beer are the result of many factors including shifting tastes and consumer preferences."<BR/><BR/>There you have it. Drinkers are the architects of their own downfall.<BR/><BR/>Weasel words again from this fucking government. Next time you can smell a fart, it'll be a Minister, talking out of their arse.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30743480.post-6851602048342192932008-11-28T18:22:00.000+00:002008-11-28T18:22:00.000+00:00Excellent post, Pete - I've voted Labour in the pa...Excellent post, Pete - I've voted Labour in the past nine general elections but the neo-puritanical anti-drink, anti-pub line from this government is one of the reasons why my vote will be going elsewhere next time (ID cards and Heathrow expansion being the other big reasons. Is there a link? Yes - each reflects an attitude of "we know what's best for you ... "Zythophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07169961035352165436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30743480.post-68702092717593447582008-11-28T12:00:00.000+00:002008-11-28T12:00:00.000+00:00I do think the campaign to bar the chancellor from...I do think the campaign to bar the chancellor from every pub is just plain funny. I like the idea of reminding the powers that be that they can't have it all their own way.BLTPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06564846497205095201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30743480.post-88485719234780857502008-11-27T16:25:00.000+00:002008-11-27T16:25:00.000+00:00The fact the Blair is a teetotaller never got much...The fact the Blair is a teetotaller never got much attention. I guess it was Alastair Campbell who insisted "we don't do teetotal".<BR/><BR/>It seemed that every time Blair was pictured in the working mens club in his constituency someone would shove a pint in his hand. The Blair body-language was that of thinly-disguised revulsion awkwardness.<BR/><BR/>New Labour dislike of pubs and beer is no longer thinly disguised.Jeff Pickthallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06343140031285101096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30743480.post-87338069044881252992008-11-27T12:44:00.000+00:002008-11-27T12:44:00.000+00:00The British beer industry would do better at speak...The British beer industry would do better at speaking with one voice if the big brewers would quit moaning about the tax breaks for micros and stop sponsoring "watchdog" groups that harass small brewers. And, although, the economic and taxation climate undoubtedly has a big influence on the rate of pub closures, let's not underestimate the role played by the giant pubcos. Who saw themselves more as property investment conglomerates than pub operators, borrowed up to the hilt to pursue that vision and now find themselves up shit creek. Rant over. I've signed the petition and lobbied my MP.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30743480.post-75181286593370952052008-11-27T12:30:00.000+00:002008-11-27T12:30:00.000+00:00If it was about keeping prices level he would have...If it was about keeping prices level he would have left vat on alcohol at 17.5% and left duty alone altogether.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30743480.post-9454080821301605402008-11-27T10:59:00.000+00:002008-11-27T10:59:00.000+00:00No worries - thanks!No worries - thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011702209832734676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30743480.post-72123564039536884362008-11-27T10:44:00.000+00:002008-11-27T10:44:00.000+00:00Pete I hope you don't mind but your post just summ...Pete I hope you don't mind but your post just summed up everything I've been trying to say to people and not managing to put into words so well so have linked to your article across the net!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com