Comments on Tory Bear - right-wing political gossip: Guest Post - BUCF

Look, I appreciate all the warm words that we have...

2009-03-19T20:15:00.000Z

Look, I appreciate all the warm words that we have recieved however I think that should be an end to it now. I disagree wholeheartedly with 'anonymous's' opinion (and clearly he/she isnt too sure of it as they prefer to hide behind anonymity!) however this is not a lynching session. He/she has their opinion we have ours. End of. There are much more interesting things to comment on TB's blog than this lol!

The current team have done a fantastic job but as ...

2009-03-19T15:02:00.000Z

The current team have done a fantastic job but as ever there is much to do. BUCF is in a much better position to challenge the challenges ahead

This is addressed to the individual who commented ...

2009-03-19T01:23:00.000Z

This is addressed to the individual who commented critically.

If you insist on forcing cross comparisons. Here's my own:

I entered the BUCF committee in 2006. There was scant evidence of any CF on campus.

Dan, as Chair of CF since 2008, has done more for BUCF than you clearly did. This is patently obvious to me, having inherited the CF in a pittyful state in 2006 with a total membership of three.

There have been a string of improvements since, and the society has gone from strength to strength. It is now a major CF branch, with a strong membership, numerically able to elect a committee of seven committed and talented individuals.

As a relatively new member I must admit Im not too...

2009-03-18T22:42:00.000Z

As a relatively new member I must admit Im not too clued up on previous BUCF policy but I can say that the current team has been exceptional

Oh and I forgot to add if you read the quote you q...

2009-03-18T17:36:00.000Z

Oh and I forgot to add if you read the quote you quoted from me you will see I said 'SOME committees', not all, SOME. Furthermore if youd read the assessments of other local conservatives such as Derek Johnson and a commentor on this post David Kelly to name just a few you will see there is general agreement that BUCF, under this committee, "have done more to reach out to campaigning Conservatives elsewhere in Birmingham than at any time I can remember". That is the reality of it. You can suggest it is over inflated but you would almost certainly be isolated in your opinion.

Me thinks anyone who prefers to hide behind 'anony...

2009-03-18T17:30:00.000Z

Me thinks anyone who prefers to hide behind 'anonymous' should be dismissed. If you really stand by these views then you should own up and state who you are. Hiding behind anonymity reveals your reluctance to defend your arguments against a retort from myself and the members of this committee who have had a bloody difficult task even by the previous chairmans admission. Havin said this I am not seeking publicity so if you wish to get in contact with me privately and express the same views I shall be more than happy to discuss your issues with you.... if you're willing to own up to them.

I feel that Dan is over-emphasising the reform he ...

2009-03-18T12:34:00.000Z

I feel that Dan is over-emphasising the reform he has supposedly presided over by making it sound as if BUCF was stubborn and unwilling to get involved in local campaigning until he took over.

"It was the belief of some BUCF committees that we, as students, had no place getting involved in local politics and our role must be confined to the student body."

As a member of the BUCF committee as recently as 2005, I can confirm that it is utter rubbish. I, along with numerous others, spent hours pounding the streets of Edgbaston, Bournbrook and Harborne before local, Euro and general elections.

Yes, it was harder to rally large groups of canvassers in the pre-DC, pre-2005 election days, but I can assure Dan that there was no hint of "reluctance to get involved".

Methinks Dan has a slightly over-inflated view of his influence...

A brilliantly written account of the changing BUCF...

2009-03-16T17:43:00.000Z

A brilliantly written account of the changing BUCF-Guild relations.

President Dan has made a lot of sacrifices and given fantastic dedication to bring the society where it is today. Great work Dan!! I am running for the presidency in May and if voted in look forward to continuing the work of Dan, with his support of course.

The opportunity to lead such a well-grown conservative society is a privilege.

Personally, I thought it was O.K.

BUCF hav...

2009-03-16T17:01:00.000Z

Personally, I thought it was O.K.

BUCF have a lot to chirp about, with justification. They seem a decent bunch of guys, and have done more to reach out to campaigning Conservatives elsewhere in Birmingham than at any time I can remember. The next BUCF Exec. will have a lot to live up to in that respect.

note for the next guest blogger or blog: short is ...

2009-03-16T16:32:00.000Z

note for the next guest blogger or blog: short is sweet! Its a blog, not an essay writing competition..