I've just been reading the new look ic- wales website, and was shocked that the top story was 'AM shops online during debate'. Now, I know that there is sometimes less news on the weekend, but I'm sure that there are more pressing issues than whether or not Brian Gibbons was caught red handed buying a suit online. Ok, so perhaps its not the best thing to do in the Chamber, but he's learnt his lesson.
People talk of Britain becoming a surveillance state under Labour in Westminster, but I'm afraid that the Tories seem to be taking on this microcosmic mantle in Cardiff Bay- Alun Cairns being at the centre of it. Knowing that there are people like Mr Cairns in the Bay with little else to do in the Chamber than to snitch on other AM's, its wise not to be caught in the trap.
Yes I blog in the Chamber, but I think that live blogging about the political discussions of the day is of interest to the general public. Live blogging about what other AM's are doing on their computer? You make up your own mind.
5 comments:
Buying a suit while Rhodri Glyn answers questions sounds like a good way to stay awake - I know I'd probably doze off during most ministerial question times.
The real question is why Kirsty Williams and David Melding were spying and not listening, given that they were so concerned about Brian Gibbons' lack of interest. Being diplomatic, Alun Cairns is a waste of matter, space and time, so he's par for the course.
Hello Bethan
I wouldn't be too shocked by ic Wales' focus. These clowns once ran a front page headline, in the Western Mail, entitled: "Killer Fridges of Wales."
The story was not about a legion of murderous refrigerators, as this headline from a couple of years ago implied, but the fact that Wales then had (probably still does) an extremely high rate of deaths from heart disease compared to the rest of the UK.
I also suspect an element of hyprocrisy in the exposure given to this story; I'm fairly sure ic Wales journalists are not immune to doing some web surfing of their own from time to time during office hours.
Your admission that you blog in the chamber is good, I think it's quite a novel and imaginative thing to do, a good way to make Assembly affairs more exciting both for the writer and the reader, I look forward to reading some of your entries!
Finally, I hope Mr Gibbons bought a good suit and that he wears it with pride in the Assembly.
A good suit can make a man feel wonderful, indeed the ripple effect that comes from a joyful clothing purchase may now be felt by not only those close to Mr Gibbons but by the people of Wales in general...which can only be a good thing!
Best wishes
RM
I'm glad that you think that it is good to blog in the Assembly. I spoke to soon on this one, and I have been criticised for doing so over the weekend! Let the debate continue.
Yes Bethan - blog away - sometimes it is a perfect record of things you would have forgotten that then find their place later on.
Linda
The critics are missing a trick or two.
This is the age of the multi-tasker, surely it's a trait to be admired, not criticised.
Hey ho!
Best wishes
RM
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