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Quote from: Herbert Anchovy on September 17, 2019, 05:06:41 pmIt was clearly a bit of a silly set up, designed to paint him in an even worse light than hes already in. Saying that though, when you’re as pugnacious and bullish as Johnson then you’ve got to expect some come back. I’ve no problem with him being made to look a t**t The problem is, though, that it was the Americans that liberated Luxembourg.
It was clearly a bit of a silly set up, designed to paint him in an even worse light than hes already in. Saying that though, when you’re as pugnacious and bullish as Johnson then you’ve got to expect some come back. I’ve no problem with him being made to look a t**t
Quote from: big fat yorkshire pudding on September 17, 2019, 08:13:37 amThe point I would make (and I'm not a fan of Boris Johnson), what would you all have said if this had been him doing that to the Luxembourg leader? You'd have crucified him. What exactly in that position should he do? Childish politics at play from the Luxembourg chap really.Slightly amusing seeing some of the lefties heralding this guy also. Because the policies of Luxembourg are so in line with the left's views aren't they?The original point is, let them all be heard respectfully, that's not too much to ask is it?For someone who is not a fan of Johnson you do seem to jump to his defence rather readily.
The point I would make (and I'm not a fan of Boris Johnson), what would you all have said if this had been him doing that to the Luxembourg leader? You'd have crucified him. What exactly in that position should he do? Childish politics at play from the Luxembourg chap really.Slightly amusing seeing some of the lefties heralding this guy also. Because the policies of Luxembourg are so in line with the left's views aren't they?The original point is, let them all be heard respectfully, that's not too much to ask is it?
Another day, another instinctive lie.When he got harrassed by the bloke in a hospital today, he was accused of using a hospital as a media opportunity. Johnson instinctively said there was no Press there. In front of TV cameras and photo journalists snapping away. And it turns out Downing Street had sent out a press piece telling the media he'd be there and inviting them to come.It's a fascinating insight and it fits with so many other examples. When he's under pressure, he simply lies. Even when the lie is to stupid to possibly believe. Not what I'd want from anyone in any position of authority. Edit: Here it is.https://mobile.twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1174291989203959808It's a tiny example, but f**k me, what mental processes make you say "there's no press here" in front of the press at a press event that you've organised?
Quote from: i_ateallthepies on September 17, 2019, 04:59:04 pmQuote from: big fat yorkshire pudding on September 17, 2019, 08:13:37 amThe point I would make (and I'm not a fan of Boris Johnson), what would you all have said if this had been him doing that to the Luxembourg leader? You'd have crucified him. What exactly in that position should he do? Childish politics at play from the Luxembourg chap really.Slightly amusing seeing some of the lefties heralding this guy also. Because the policies of Luxembourg are so in line with the left's views aren't they?The original point is, let them all be heard respectfully, that's not too much to ask is it?For someone who is not a fan of Johnson you do seem to jump to his defence rather readily.All politicians deserve the right to be heard and even if you agree with them or not give them respect.A good point made on that is it actually helps boris aswell play up to that narrative of the eu giving no care at all to the uk and happy to play games. It doesnt help the politics does it?
One thing I've never understood is what is an open lie, and why it is worse than an 'unopen' lie?
Just a thought is Cummings being kept out of the limelight, haven't seen or heard of him for quite a few days, I think they must have put the choker on?
Looking at probability and Johnson's character do you think he would have bent the rules to do this for a friend?''Boris Johnson urged to justify 'awarding public funds to close friend'PM allegedly gave money and access to trade missions to US entrepreneur Jennifer Arcuri while mayor''25K + a possible further 100K, nice of you can get it, I'll bet that would have come in handy when you made the decision to go solo HA.https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/sep/22/boris-johnson-urged-to-justify-awarding-public-funds-to-close-friend-jennifer-arcuri
Quote from: SydneyRover on September 22, 2019, 02:12:53 pmLooking at probability and Johnson's character do you think he would have bent the rules to do this for a friend?''Boris Johnson urged to justify 'awarding public funds to close friend'PM allegedly gave money and access to trade missions to US entrepreneur Jennifer Arcuri while mayor''25K + a possible further 100K, nice of you can get it, I'll bet that would have come in handy when you made the decision to go solo HA.https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/sep/22/boris-johnson-urged-to-justify-awarding-public-funds-to-close-friend-jennifer-arcuriIs it just me that thinks he's spent public money just to get inside her knickers?
I dont really like that wilts. Just as I dont like the thought of johnson breaking the law. A better stance is if johnson breaks the law he should be disposed of his position.