MPs Still Don't Get It

I see that erstwhile supporter of some of Jersey's politicians and an arch critic of Jersey has had an article published in the Times. It seems a sarcastic piece in defence of MPs Expenses.


One thing conveniently forgotten in respect of some of the MPs is that some are now the subject of police investigations for claiming for non-existent or repaid mortgages.

How can these people seek credibility if they seek to defend the apparently indefensible.

And of course now we're all deemed stupid by the redacted documents published yesterday.

Judging by the comments after the article not many people agree with the writer. A real parliamentarian indeed.

The JEP - Copying the Irish?

I was looking at an article in the LifeTime section of the JEP on page 17 of the edition of Wednesday 10 June 2009 under the headline "Heating Disorders". Out of interest I typed a phrase from the article into Google - the phrase with quotes was "they can include red skin that's hot to the touch".

Low and behold an amazingly similar article appeared in the Irish News online on the 2 June 2009. Isn't amazing how two people could write such similar articles almost word for word.

It shows a lack of original thought and if the article is to be published why not credit the original author or indeed tell us that it is sourced from somewhere and inform us of the source.

Maybe the JEP doesn't think the Internet exists or any one would bother to undertake such a trivial exercise.

The Google cached link to the Irish News is here (using firefox)

La Motte Street Improvements?

Now that the Parish of St. Helier through their Constable and fellow blogger Simon Crowcroft have "improved" La Motte Street it is easy to note that there is more traffic backed up because of the new parking arrangements adjacent to Hemery Row which robs one lane of traffic. As the traffic lights and arrangement into Ann Street was only redesigned a few years ago it begs the question as to whether there has been any liaison between the Parish and the Chaos Department from South Hill. Is it to be a permanent arrangement to further frustrate the motorist of Jersey? Perhaps Constable Crowcroft could enlighten us.

Being a pedestrian I am all for wider pavements but I am also a motorist and can see that some things need attention.