tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post3396159327773609319..comments2023-12-09T07:21:51.160+00:00Comments on The Druid: Fighting for Anglesey: The Druid RevealedPaul Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01021606156107333019noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-20264721889151815462010-11-26T20:29:28.994+00:002010-11-26T20:29:28.994+00:00Please could we have a competition to design a log...Please could we have a competition to design a logo for your campaign? i,e one that your readers will recognise?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-41673226299165233422010-11-26T18:25:08.075+00:002010-11-26T18:25:08.075+00:00Lovely picture, nice to know that we are dealing w...Lovely picture, nice to know that we are dealing with a decent and down to earth human being, instead of a moron.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-43928725071661359882010-11-26T15:47:00.400+00:002010-11-26T15:47:00.400+00:00"Defend Anglesey from disproportionate cuts. ..."Defend Anglesey from disproportionate cuts. I recognise the need for the government to reduce the structural deficit, however I will defend Anglesey from any disproportionate or unfair cuts to policing, health, education and other frontline public services."<br /><br />There we go then. There's the disclaimer. You're perfectly suited for the Welsh Tories- they are anxious to cut the deficit but don't want to actually support ANY cuts in Wales. Tough talking on austerity but then going AWOL when it comes to responsibility. Perhaps you will be different, but I don't hold out much hope!Welsh Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17585109264200933570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-51242008221068118362010-11-22T22:46:14.307+00:002010-11-22T22:46:14.307+00:00"Is this not also dependent on the number of ..."Is this not also dependent on the number of people on each 'node'?"<br /><br />As the man on TV says, "it doesn't work (quite) like that" - there are some bandwidth sharing effects but at a more distant level, typically involving many more people, than your description, and not normally enough to go down to anywhere near the 0.22Mbit/s reported earlier (which, frankly, sounds more like a fault).<br /><br />I'm not going to attempt to explain it here; plenty of other places already do that (and I had promised to keep quiet on this subject). There is a great amount of detail (maybe too much?) at http://www.kitz.co.uk/adsl/equip.htm or at http://www.thinkbroadband.com/guide/howitworks/<br /><br />Meanwhile, a little further south, in Cornwall, BT and the EU have announced the first 8 subprojects in an overall £100M+ project for enhanced broadband in rural areas (the EU contribution amounts to £100 per person in the region, who says the UK gets nothing back from the EU)?<br /><br />So who's going to make sure Anglesey gets its share of BT/EU payback next time round? What has Cornwall got that Anglesey hasn't (besides £130M+ inward investment)?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-31552565676107448662010-11-22T10:11:12.858+00:002010-11-22T10:11:12.858+00:00The longer the phone line between you and the exch...<i> The longer the phone line between you and the exchange, the slower the speed. The Pentraeth exchange is behind The Square (LL75 8YD). The Panton Arms on The Square should see the maximum line speed available from Pentraeth, almost 8Mbit. Somewhere like The Ship Inn, (perhaps about as far from the exchange as you can get and still say you're in Pentraeth???), should still get ~5Mbit according to the phone number guesstimators. See also www.samknows.com and their UK Broadband Availability page. </i><br /><br />Is this not also dependent on the number of people on each 'node'? The maximum beiong 16 hook-ups so in effect if you can get 8Mb that is if it's just you. If 2 are on that node then its 4 each and so on. so at peak periods if there are 16 on an 8Mb nod they get 500Kb each. Then if you are further away and the speed is say 1Mb, divide that by 16 at peak and you are crawling.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-8100114363641762752010-11-21T18:51:01.952+00:002010-11-21T18:51:01.952+00:00Paul,
Congratulations and all the very best for t...Paul,<br /><br />Congratulations and all the very best for the election next May. Earlier in the year I used to comment on your blog as 'The Rock' and made comparison with my home isle, Thanet, way down in the South East.<br /><br />We successfully ousted our Labour MP last May so let's hope that is a favourable sign for you.<br /><br />Anyway, just popped on when hearing you had been selected and coughed to being the Druid.<br /><br />May your God go with you, or the sun or whatever.Bluenotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506047184035056068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-2658643832498806762010-11-21T13:18:00.201+00:002010-11-21T13:18:00.201+00:00S L O W...Broadband: IoACC with WAG is seriously...S L O W...Broadband: IoACC with WAG is seriously looking at a WIMAX "wireless" solution for Anglesey. I know this from the company that put Penrhyndeudraeth on the net as the first wifi village in the UK. We need Anglesey better served. I suggest you all write to Ann Benyon (originally from Pen-y-Groes, Caernarfon) who is the Cardiff based director of BT Wales to encourage BT to throw more money at Anglesey. No point having WIREMAX when the existing BT infrastructure and contention ratios are prehistoric!Glyn Pritchard-Joneshttp://www.ynysmon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-71181821609671406252010-11-21T11:50:12.940+00:002010-11-21T11:50:12.940+00:00"that is (fingers crossed) all from me on thi..."that is (fingers crossed) all from me on this subject. More elsewhere if you wish."<br /><br />No, thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-26987730728974731172010-11-21T11:48:02.186+00:002010-11-21T11:48:02.186+00:00[if readers and the Druid would kindly indulge me ...[if readers and the Druid would kindly indulge me one last time??]<br /><br />@the outsider: Please, do pop over to the thinkbroadband forums and continue there (it's a little bit geeky and a little bit cliquey, but that's the Internet). Or name somewhere else if you'd prefer.<br /><br />Anyway, the 0.22Mbit number you quote for Pentraeth is a bit weird. The longer the phone line between you and the exchange, the slower the speed. The Pentraeth exchange is behind The Square (LL75 8YD). The Panton Arms on The Square should see the maximum line speed available from Pentraeth, almost 8Mbit. Somewhere like The Ship Inn, (perhaps about as far from the exchange as you can get and still say you're in Pentraeth???), should still get ~5Mbit according to the phone number guesstimators. See also www.samknows.com and their UK Broadband Availability page. <br /><br />Thank you; that is (fingers crossed) all from me on this subject. More elsewhere if you wish.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-53584960419391294792010-11-21T11:13:49.728+00:002010-11-21T11:13:49.728+00:00Red Flag: I share the discomfort about supporting ...Red Flag: I share the discomfort about supporting the Tory party, but in reality, like any party, there are endless shades of representatives. <br /><br />From what I've seen and heard of Paul, he is what I might call a 'moderate' Conservative, sensitive to people's needs as well as encouraging us to improve things for ourselves. If he were to ever become one of the 'nastier' core of the party, then that probably wouldn't wash with people here, especially after we start getting a flavour of what a spending 'review' means for real people on real streets.TGCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-74092537097668745782010-11-21T11:10:47.253+00:002010-11-21T11:10:47.253+00:00Promo - I am happy to answer any questions you wan...Promo - I am happy to answer any questions you want to ask me.Paul Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01021606156107333019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-30293749738721576472010-11-21T11:09:45.743+00:002010-11-21T11:09:45.743+00:00Anon 08:33
"You have consistently claimed to...Anon 08:33<br /><br />"You have consistently claimed to be independent, when you were very obviously nothing of the sort and now we know. Having consistently damned the council for lack of transperancy, this is worrying."<br /><br />I and many others (including the WAG appointed Recovery Board) have requested Independent councillors to have more 'policy transparency', i.e. to make it clear to voters what they stand for. I don't believe I have ever been ambiguous about what policies I support or don't support.<br /><br />"By claiming old v new you painted the guy who won - independent candidate Dew - as old style politics. I know nothing about him, but he surely doesn't deserve to be tarred with the same brush that you've been attacking other councillors with - esp those you hint are corrupt. He was well within his legal and democratic rights to stand as an indie and there was no need at all for him to pander to this blog by sending you his manifesto. All he needed to do was canvass Rhosneigr and share his ideas with them. This he obviously did and won. An apology is surely called for."<br /><br />Firstly I have never hinted or accused anyone of corruption. In fact I have gone to great lengths for a long time to delete any comments which hint any such thing.<br /><br />Secondly, you deliberately misread my post. I characterised the Rhosneigr byelection as 'new vs old' in terms of 'policy transparency'. Only one candidate was entirely open about his policies and which grouping he would join if elected. As this is something this blog has long campaigned for I stand by what I wrote and will continue to push for Independents to be more open during elections about what they want to achieve if elected.Paul Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01021606156107333019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-27327024543032288342010-11-20T23:46:06.888+00:002010-11-20T23:46:06.888+00:00outsider - I am still awaiting answers from the ge...outsider - I am still awaiting answers from the geologocal bods regarding thorium.<br /><br />As for the Druid, I intend to vote for him even though I am not and never will be a tory. I beleive he will put the island above his party in all and every matter and that is where the problem lies. Shouldhe not do that just once then he will be out of office at the next opportunity. This is no longer tory land Druid land it might become, but not tory.An Eye On...https://www.blogger.com/profile/08811559231632281053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-46246517727941586682010-11-20T22:36:12.782+00:002010-11-20T22:36:12.782+00:00Promo: I can't say I blame The Druid for wanti...Promo: I can't say I blame The Druid for wanting the support of a parties foot soldiers to help run his campaign. If he wins the seat he may also get more support for the island from the party in Westminster, especially in the run up to the 2015 General election, and that will be during a critical period for advancing the development at Wylfa.<br /><br />I agree the nature of this blog has changed, I'm sad about that. While I hope it continues, possibly a contributor to the Valleys Mam blog could take up a more 'independent' political torch?<br /><br />Anon at 13.41. Thanks for the info.<br />www.thinkbroadband.com is v.useful. It shows Pentraeth has a current speed of about 0.22Mbps.<br />As yet not been able to get the application form as site will not be found! but I'll keep trying and I promise I won't mention this on this thread again!the outsidernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-61099643743346937522010-11-20T21:39:26.410+00:002010-11-20T21:39:26.410+00:00Noswaith Dda Paul,
Got to say, I am a regular read...Noswaith Dda Paul,<br />Got to say, I am a regular reader of your blog, and have never sent a comment on anything up to now. Your blog is by far excellent, informative and shows that the politicans in Ynys Mon have failed the residents. I will disagree with your politics every now and then, and that is a good thing, as I do with Plaid and Labour's policies sometimes. As a councillor in Gwynedd, I thought that the problems in Cyngor Mon were bad until I saw what was happening over the water.<br />Keep up the work of blogging, as i shall be a regular visitor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-8609911061478501082010-11-20T20:58:21.712+00:002010-11-20T20:58:21.712+00:00The Samurai has landed..The Samurai has landed..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-89827051147095907812010-11-20T20:54:01.597+00:002010-11-20T20:54:01.597+00:00I wish you all the very best Paul, please feel fre...I wish you all the very best Paul, please feel free to contact me if you want my picture on your blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-30397680475977133892010-11-20T20:11:12.695+00:002010-11-20T20:11:12.695+00:00Good luck. YOu'll need it if the best picture ...Good luck. YOu'll need it if the best picture you can muster is a Crimewatch identikit one. Didnt you rob that post office last month?!halen monnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-74313712501204451232010-11-20T18:30:16.600+00:002010-11-20T18:30:16.600+00:00Congratulations Druid for having the courage to ta...Congratulations Druid for having the courage to take your activism to the next level. Most bloggers only carp from the sidelines - like me! I wish you well in your campaign for the Assembly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-83849436324926311982010-11-20T17:57:37.961+00:002010-11-20T17:57:37.961+00:00"continued screening of comments when there h..."continued screening of comments when there has previously been none will inevitably see this blog collapse in time"<br /><br />Quite. Which would be a shame. But there aren't enough hours in a day for Mr Williams to do the AM's job (as well as his current day job?) and also moderate comments in something close to real time. Hopefully he's got a few reliable helpers with a little "spare" time that can help with the moderation? <br /><br />How many unemployed are there on Anglesey at the moment with time on their hands? 4% unemployment says the Post? http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/2010/10/29/jobs-market-in-north-wales-performing-best-55578-27563044/ but the original source is uncredited, presumably it's the ONS bulletin, which says the national rate is 7.7% ? http://www.statistics.gov.uk/statbase/Product.asp?vlnk=1944Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-61250426520551672602010-11-20T17:27:56.930+00:002010-11-20T17:27:56.930+00:00I have to agree with Prometheus that, whilst proba...I have to agree with Prometheus that, whilst probably well-advised during the 'unveiling', continued screening of comments when there has previously been none will inevitably see this blog collapse in time. I think that would be a great shame - and a 'win' for those that Paul and the rest of us have opposed for so long.TGCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-59944624371517460822010-11-20T16:18:40.192+00:002010-11-20T16:18:40.192+00:00The Outsider:
I agree entirely that the calibre o...The Outsider:<br /><br />I agree entirely that the calibre of the man is the key quality.<br /><br />However Paul has not decided to stand as an independent and has now firmly pinned his colours to the mast. The fact is when you 'get onboard the ship' you become subject to the captain's orders - remember Peter Rogers' keel-hauling.<br /><br />Given what has happened in Westminster with the coalition government and the U-turn of the LibDems on several/many of their pre-election pledges there will comments aplenty on here about integrity, openness and transparency.<br /><br />I'm sure that Paul will rise to the challenge of answering the inevitable charges that the blog has been a straw man.<br /><br />I do think the issue of factions is important as it will help illuminate for us what Paul's relationship with the party is likely to be; and what approach to political issues he will advocate.<br /><br />Personally, I like the cut of his jib and see his use of this blog as an exercise in ‘open democracy’, though it should be acknowledged that by revealing not just his identity but also his political aspirations that the fundamental nature of the blog has shifted. <br />I note that comments are now to be moderated and that the opening declaration ‘return of the druid to fight political incompetence and corruption’ has changed. Whilst I understand that as candidate for election to the Assembly that the Druid’s more radical aspects will be moderated, I hope that the blog will continue to provide a forum for radical comments.Prometheuswritesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-7931877854072157832010-11-20T14:15:51.397+00:002010-11-20T14:15:51.397+00:00Congratulation's Paul and the very best of luc...Congratulation's Paul and the very best of luck.<br /><br />Janet.Janet Finch-Saundersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-67204930402033074882010-11-20T13:41:28.822+00:002010-11-20T13:41:28.822+00:00[Does this broadband stuff belong here, now?]
@th...[Does this broadband stuff belong here, now?]<br /><br />@theoutsider: Start at www.wales.gov.uk/broadband<br /><br />"Press Release" announcing 265 applications since IWJ launched the scheme in July:<br /><br />http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/businessandeconomy/2010/101026bss/?lang=en<br /><br />Communities can pool funds if it will lead to a better result than individual applications.<br /><br />Application Form (English):<br />http://wales.gov.uk/docs/det/policy/100720applicationformen.pdf<br /><br /><br />Why the Council didn't mention this? Who knows. Did they mention the WA/BT RIBS scheme?<br /><br />Will that do for now? If you need more info, not specifically relating to this scheme, a good place to ask might be the General or Notspot forums at www.thinkbroadband.com - see you there? Don't forget to mention Anglesey.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6130000348899973408.post-88402148000103730282010-11-20T12:43:22.138+00:002010-11-20T12:43:22.138+00:00This is tremendous news for Anglesey
Could anyone ...This is tremendous news for Anglesey<br />Could anyone Imagine having Paul as our AM and someone like Barrie Durkin as our next MP. What a transformation there would be, I can happen, It needs to happen.<br />In any event, congratulations, hearts and spirit's are lifting already.Pat Llanbedrgochnoreply@blogger.com