tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25556312.post8007636203678281659..comments2024-03-01T03:16:14.116+00:00Comments on Another Green World: I went to school with John ReesDerek Wallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05462511891409913195noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25556312.post-29800753189432290282008-01-02T09:31:00.000+00:002008-01-02T09:31:00.000+00:00Jeremy Corbyn comes from Chippenham as well, and d...Jeremy Corbyn comes from Chippenham as well, and don't forget the formidible Angela Tuckett (Later Angela Gradwell) wo loved in Swindon for many years.<BR/><BR/>Martin Wicks who edits the "Solidarity Trade Union magazine"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25556312.post-4349442084197539542007-11-23T22:34:00.000+00:002007-11-23T22:34:00.000+00:00more on this tomorrow honest!a bit busy since From...more on this tomorrow honest!<BR/><BR/>a bit busy since Frome<BR/><BR/>been juggling various things today and off to Hands Off Venezuela to speak tomorrow (went to VIC conference a fortnight ago)and doing some family things but will find the time to comment on meeting John Rees, it was very surreal, he was very affable and yes politics is different from personality!Derek Wallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05462511891409913195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25556312.post-45179178168131918502007-11-23T13:04:00.000+00:002007-11-23T13:04:00.000+00:00John Pilger has said of John Rees: 'I know of few ...John Pilger has said of John Rees: <BR/><BR/>'I know of few who speak and write more wisely of the danger we face from rapacious power, and what we should do about it, than John Rees'.<BR/><BR/>(I notice that someone has tried to remove this from John Rees's wikipedia entry a few days ago - the depths to which some are sinking right now is truly shocking.)Blogging for the hell of ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13392036738338155278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25556312.post-20910538814236682052007-11-23T11:33:00.000+00:002007-11-23T11:33:00.000+00:00As an ordinary Respect member, I have personally a...As an ordinary Respect member, I have personally always found John Rees quite humble, personable, down to earth, and approachable. And as National Secretary of Respect he has been very helpful and supportive of what was a weak Respect branch, regularly visiting us and offering advice and listening to our concerns. <BR/><BR/>I was quite surprised at the way the debate flared up at the leadership Respectable Citizenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07647474524587893461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25556312.post-442466887818229262007-11-22T23:04:00.000+00:002007-11-22T23:04:00.000+00:00No he didn't. I have watched both speeches. He did...No he didn't. I have watched both speeches. He did however say to the Renewal conference:<BR/><BR/>"A work mate asked me the other day, why the hell are you speaking at George's conference?"Blogging for the hell of ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13392036738338155278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25556312.post-8787879772280370742007-11-22T14:56:00.000+00:002007-11-22T14:56:00.000+00:00I wonder if Andrew Murray said the same thing abou...I wonder if Andrew Murray said the same thing about the Renewal crew at the other conference, lol.<BR/><BR/>@Derek, I'm intrigued. As a confirmed Rees watcher, I can't wait to hear more!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25556312.post-24977821841407212662007-11-22T00:44:00.000+00:002007-11-22T00:44:00.000+00:00Andrew Murray paid special tribute to John Rees on...Andrew Murray paid special tribute to John Rees on Saturday and said 'I don't recognise the recent descriptions of him' (the recent descriptions put about by Galloway & friends I take that to mean).<BR/><BR/>Look forward to hearing more about your pleasant exchange with him - it sure is a strange coincidence that you went to the same school!Blogging for the hell of ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13392036738338155278noreply@blogger.com