Johnson: let the police stop and search any young people who look like they might be up to something illegal. Also: it's nobody's business if I took coke when I was 19. One rule for OEs, one rule for the plebs.
How many 54 year old plebs do you know who are being questioned in a job interview as to what they did or did not take at 19?
I found it strange that Gove was labelled a hypocrite for suggesting lifetime bans for teachers caught with Class A drugs now, because he had used them in the past.
Especially when it was for getting convicted while a teacher not for spent convictions as a youth.
A politician getting convicted would be out of a job too.
Johnson: let the police stop and search any young people who look like they might be up to something illegal. Also: it's nobody's business if I took coke when I was 19. One rule for OEs, one rule for the plebs.
How many 54 year old plebs do you know who are being questioned in a job interview as to what they did or did not take at 19?
How many 54 year old plebs get to decide drugs and policing policy?
That's neither here nor there. It is the same rule for the 54 year old plebs or the 54 year old politicians. Not one for them ...
Johnson: let the police stop and search any young people who look like they might be up to something illegal. Also: it's nobody's business if I took coke when I was 19. One rule for OEs, one rule for the plebs.
How many 54 year old plebs do you know who are being questioned in a job interview as to what they did or did not take at 19?
I found it strange that Gove was labelled a hypocrite for suggesting lifetime bans for teachers caught with Class A drugs now, because he had used them in the past.
Especially when it was for getting convicted while a teacher not for spent convictions as a youth.
A politician getting convicted would be out of a job too.
It does seem to me that the comments on here re Boris are perfectly predictable.
He is a marmite character, you either love him or hate him
I think the key to the success of a PM Boris is appointing the right people to key cabinet positions. I would hope he would be a lot more collegiate than May. IMHO he needs to mend fences with Gove and make him Brexit secretary.
Gove or Raab for Brexit Secretary.
Raab actually was Brexit Secretary under Theresa May, for all of four months.
One of the most depressing things about the possibility of Boris Johnson as PM is he is openly racist, sexist and homophobic. And doubly depressing that a lot of people don't seem to be that bothered by this.
take this not so well known example: 'In 2001, Johnson wrote in his book Friends, Voters, Countrymen that “if gay marriage was OK – and I was uncertain on the issue – then I saw no reason in principle why a union should not be consecrated between three men, as well as two men, or indeed three men and a dog”.'
Jeremy Corbyn wants a “Tory Brexit” so the Conservative Party gets the blame “when things go wrong”, former Labour chancellor Alistair Darling has said.
Johnson: let the police stop and search any young people who look like they might be up to something illegal. Also: it's nobody's business if I took coke when I was 19. One rule for OEs, one rule for the plebs.
How many 54 year old plebs do you know who are being questioned in a job interview as to what they did or did not take at 19?
I found it strange that Gove was labelled a hypocrite for suggesting lifetime bans for teachers caught with Class A drugs now, because he had used them in the past.
Especially when it was for getting convicted while a teacher not for spent convictions as a youth.
A politician getting convicted would be out of a job too.
Not if there was no jail time.
Once convicted there would be a recall petition surely?
And as we know the only people this lifetime ban has applied to are 3 individuals all convicted for drug productions/drug dealing and not using drugs as a youth.
I suspect there are well over 3 teachers in the entire nation who dabbled in illegal drugs while at university. Zero have lifetime bans.
It does seem to me that the comments on here re Boris are perfectly predictable.
He is a marmite character, you either love him or hate him
I think the key to the success of a PM Boris is appointing the right people to key cabinet positions. I would hope he would be a lot more collegiate than May. IMHO he needs to mend fences with Gove and make him Brexit secretary.
Gove or Raab for Brexit Secretary.
Raab actually was Brexit Secretary under Theresa May, for all of four months.
And he resigned because he was undermined and given no authority. If Boris and Raab can be on the same page that would be different.
Johnson: let the police stop and search any young people who look like they might be up to something illegal. Also: it's nobody's business if I took coke when I was 19. One rule for OEs, one rule for the plebs.
How many 54 year old plebs do you know who are being questioned in a job interview as to what they did or did not take at 19?
I found it strange that Gove was labelled a hypocrite for suggesting lifetime bans for teachers caught with Class A drugs now, because he had used them in the past.
Especially when it was for getting convicted while a teacher not for spent convictions as a youth.
A politician getting convicted would be out of a job too.
Not if there was no jail time.
Once convicted there would be a recall petition surely?
And as we know the only people this lifetime ban has applied to are 3 individuals all convicted for drug productions/drug dealing and not using drugs as a youth.
I suspect there are well over 3 teachers in the entire nation who dabbled in illegal drugs while at university. Zero have lifetime bans.
Indeed. The Tories talk a tough game, but are really as soft on crime as Labour.
It does seem to me that the comments on here re Boris are perfectly predictable.
He is a marmite character, you either love him or hate him
I think the key to the success of a PM Boris is appointing the right people to key cabinet positions. I would hope he would be a lot more collegiate than May. IMHO he needs to mend fences with Gove and make him Brexit secretary.
Gove or Raab for Brexit Secretary.
Raab actually was Brexit Secretary under Theresa May, for all of four months.
And he resigned because he was undermined and given no authority. If Boris and Raab can be on the same page that would be different.
It does seem to me that the comments on here re Boris are perfectly predictable.
He is a marmite character, you either love him or hate him
I think the key to the success of a PM Boris is appointing the right people to key cabinet positions. I would hope he would be a lot more collegiate than May. IMHO he needs to mend fences with Gove and make him Brexit secretary.
Gove or Raab for Brexit Secretary.
Raab actually was Brexit Secretary under Theresa May, for all of four months.
And he resigned because he was undermined and given no authority. If Boris and Raab can be on the same page that would be different.
They are. It's blank.
A blank page is a better starting point than May's awful backstop and deal.
It does seem to me that the comments on here re Boris are perfectly predictable.
He is a marmite character, you either love him or hate him
I think the key to the success of a PM Boris is appointing the right people to key cabinet positions. I would hope he would be a lot more collegiate than May. IMHO he needs to mend fences with Gove and make him Brexit secretary.
Gove or Raab for Brexit Secretary.
Raab actually was Brexit Secretary under Theresa May, for all of four months.
And he resigned because he was undermined and given no authority. If Boris and Raab can be on the same page that would be different.
LOL - are you expecting Boris, of all people on this earth, to be loyal and supportive to underlings?
Boris metaphorically needs to do just one thing once elected.
Go to Europe and say: We aren't passing the backstop. We will pass the agreement without it, otherwise there is no deal and no backstop anyway. Your choice. *drop mic and walk out*
It does seem to me that the comments on here re Boris are perfectly predictable.
He is a marmite character, you either love him or hate him
I think the key to the success of a PM Boris is appointing the right people to key cabinet positions. I would hope he would be a lot more collegiate than May. IMHO he needs to mend fences with Gove and make him Brexit secretary.
Gove or Raab for Brexit Secretary.
Raab actually was Brexit Secretary under Theresa May, for all of four months.
And he resigned because he was undermined and given no authority. If Boris and Raab can be on the same page that would be different.
LOL - are you expecting Boris, of all people on this earth, to be loyal and supportive to underlings?
Am I expecting Boris of all people to actually allow underlings to do their own job rather than do it for them behind their backs? Yes.
Johnson: let the police stop and search any young people who look like they might be up to something illegal. Also: it's nobody's business if I took coke when I was 19. One rule for OEs, one rule for the plebs.
How many 54 year old plebs do you know who are being questioned in a job interview as to what they did or did not take at 19?
I found it strange that Gove was labelled a hypocrite for suggesting lifetime bans for teachers caught with Class A drugs now, because he had used them in the past.
Especially when it was for getting convicted while a teacher not for spent convictions as a youth.
A politician getting convicted would be out of a job too.
Gove wasn't a youth. He was a journalist in his 30s. I guess he should therefore be banned from journalism for life. As should any other former coke snorter, such as Toby Young and our very own SeanT.
Johnson: let the police stop and search any young people who look like they might be up to something illegal. Also: it's nobody's business if I took coke when I was 19. One rule for OEs, one rule for the plebs.
How many 54 year old plebs do you know who are being questioned in a job interview as to what they did or did not take at 19?
I found it strange that Gove was labelled a hypocrite for suggesting lifetime bans for teachers caught with Class A drugs now, because he had used them in the past.
Especially when it was for getting convicted while a teacher not for spent convictions as a youth.
A politician getting convicted would be out of a job too.
Not if there was no jail time.
Once convicted there would be a recall petition surely?
And as we know the only people this lifetime ban has applied to are 3 individuals all convicted for drug productions/drug dealing and not using drugs as a youth.
I suspect there are well over 3 teachers in the entire nation who dabbled in illegal drugs while at university. Zero have lifetime bans.
No, a recall petition only applies if there's a jail sentence of greater than 1 year.
Johnson: let the police stop and search any young people who look like they might be up to something illegal. Also: it's nobody's business if I took coke when I was 19. One rule for OEs, one rule for the plebs.
How many 54 year old plebs do you know who are being questioned in a job interview as to what they did or did not take at 19?
I found it strange that Gove was labelled a hypocrite for suggesting lifetime bans for teachers caught with Class A drugs now, because he had used them in the past.
Especially when it was for getting convicted while a teacher not for spent convictions as a youth.
A politician getting convicted would be out of a job too.
Not if there was no jail time.
Once convicted there would be a recall petition surely?
And as we know the only people this lifetime ban has applied to are 3 individuals all convicted for drug productions/drug dealing and not using drugs as a youth.
I suspect there are well over 3 teachers in the entire nation who dabbled in illegal drugs while at university. Zero have lifetime bans.
No, a recall petition only applies if there's a jail sentence of greater than 1 year.
No there is no recall petition if over a year. The seat is immediately vacated if over 1 year.
Jeremy Corbyn wants a “Tory Brexit” so the Conservative Party gets the blame “when things go wrong”, former Labour chancellor Alistair Darling has said.
As we constantly hear on here though from Sandy Rentool, Big John Owls and other tribalists getting Labour into power and trying to destroy the Tories is the most important job in the UK. The depth of tribalism amongst it's core support leads to their disgracefully cynical policies that care not a hoot for the actual good of the country in any way. May was the compromiser, no chance now particularly if someone from the leave lane (Probably Boris) gets in charge.
I have to say after watching Boris Johnson on the TV today, I cannot imagine him as PM. He comes across very badly, unprofessional, glib and inarticulate. Johnson does not look the part, sound the part or have the judgement required for such an important role. He may well become PM but having a joke like that as PM is not funny!
Johnson: let the police stop and search any young people who look like they might be up to something illegal. Also: it's nobody's business if I took coke when I was 19. One rule for OEs, one rule for the plebs.
How many 54 year old plebs do you know who are being questioned in a job interview as to what they did or did not take at 19?
I found it strange that Gove was labelled a hypocrite for suggesting lifetime bans for teachers caught with Class A drugs now, because he had used them in the past.
Especially when it was for getting convicted while a teacher not for spent convictions as a youth.
A politician getting convicted would be out of a job too.
Gove wasn't a youth. He was a journalist in his 30s. I guess he should therefore be banned from journalism for life. As should any other former coke snorter, such as Toby Young and our very own SeanT.
Do you really think that teachers shouldn't be held to a higher level of personal responsibility than journalists?
Johnson: let the police stop and search any young people who look like they might be up to something illegal. Also: it's nobody's business if I took coke when I was 19. One rule for OEs, one rule for the plebs.
How many 54 year old plebs do you know who are being questioned in a job interview as to what they did or did not take at 19?
I found it strange that Gove was labelled a hypocrite for suggesting lifetime bans for teachers caught with Class A drugs now, because he had used them in the past.
Especially when it was for getting convicted while a teacher not for spent convictions as a youth.
A politician getting convicted would be out of a job too.
Not if there was no jail time.
Once convicted there would be a recall petition surely?
And as we know the only people this lifetime ban has applied to are 3 individuals all convicted for drug productions/drug dealing and not using drugs as a youth.
I suspect there are well over 3 teachers in the entire nation who dabbled in illegal drugs while at university. Zero have lifetime bans.
No, a recall petition only applies if there's a jail sentence of greater than 1 year.
No there is no recall petition if over a year. The seat is immediately vacated if over 1 year.
You are right, I edited my post. But if someone was to get a drug conviction without a prison sentence, there would be no recall petition.
Johnson: let the police stop and search any young people who look like they might be up to something illegal. Also: it's nobody's business if I took coke when I was 19. One rule for OEs, one rule for the plebs.
How many 54 year old plebs do you know who are being questioned in a job interview as to what they did or did not take at 19?
I found it strange that Gove was labelled a hypocrite for suggesting lifetime bans for teachers caught with Class A drugs now, because he had used them in the past.
Especially when it was for getting convicted while a teacher not for spent convictions as a youth.
A politician getting convicted would be out of a job too.
Not if there was no jail time.
Once convicted there would be a recall petition surely?
And as we know the only people this lifetime ban has applied to are 3 individuals all convicted for drug productions/drug dealing and not using drugs as a youth.
I suspect there are well over 3 teachers in the entire nation who dabbled in illegal drugs while at university. Zero have lifetime bans.
No, a recall petition only applies if there's a jail sentence of greater than 1 year.
No there is no recall petition if over a year. The seat is immediately vacated if over 1 year.
You are right, I edited my post. But if someone was to get a drug conviction without a prison sentence, there would be no recall petition.
Can you show any teachers subject to a lifetime ban who had a conviction without a prison sentence?
I have to say after watching Boris Johnson on the TV today, I cannot imagine him as PM. He comes across very badly, unprofessional, glib and inarticulate. Johnson does not look the part, sound the part or have the judgement required for such an important role. He may well become PM but having a joke like that as PM is not funny!
Well, he may be made leader, but not convinced he will be PM.
I have to say after watching Boris Johnson on the TV today, I cannot imagine him as PM. He comes across very badly, unprofessional, glib and inarticulate. Johnson does not look the part, sound the part or have the judgement required for such an important role. He may well become PM but having a joke like that as PM is not funny!
Johnson: let the police stop and search any young people who look like they might be up to something illegal. Also: it's nobody's business if I took coke when I was 19. One rule for OEs, one rule for the plebs.
How many 54 year old plebs do you know who are being questioned in a job interview as to what they did or did not take at 19?
How many 54 year old plebs get to decide drugs and policing policy?
That's neither here nor there. It is the same rule for the 54 year old plebs or the 54 year old politicians. Not one for them ...
I'm not sure it's exactly hypocrisy, but Johnson describes stop and search as "loving". Would he have considered it loving if he had been stopped and searched while in possession of cocaine? Would he have considered it loving if he'd had the book thrown at him for it rather than being let off with a warning? Both those things are statistically far more likely to happen to working class and ethnic minority people
One of the most depressing things about the possibility of Boris Johnson as PM is he is openly racist, sexist and homophobic. And doubly depressing that a lot of people don't seem to be that bothered by this.
take this not so well known example: 'In 2001, Johnson wrote in his book Friends, Voters, Countrymen that “if gay marriage was OK – and I was uncertain on the issue – then I saw no reason in principle why a union should not be consecrated between three men, as well as two men, or indeed three men and a dog”.'
Good launch by Boris, made clear he still wants a Deal with the EU but unlike May will not take No Deal off the table and made clear the Tories must deliver Brexit Deal or No Deal
Am I expecting Boris of all people to actually allow underlings to do their own job rather than do it for them behind their backs? Yes.
Then you are naive beyond belief.
Boris is a micromanager not a delegater?
No of course not, he's a chancer who will show absolutely zero loyalty to anyone and shaft or contradict underlings without compunction. Rather Trump-like in that respect.
Johnson: let the police stop and search any young people who look like they might be up to something illegal. Also: it's nobody's business if I took coke when I was 19. One rule for OEs, one rule for the plebs.
How many 54 year old plebs do you know who are being questioned in a job interview as to what they did or did not take at 19?
I found it strange that Gove was labelled a hypocrite for suggesting lifetime bans for teachers caught with Class A drugs now, because he had used them in the past.
Especially when it was for getting convicted while a teacher not for spent convictions as a youth.
A politician getting convicted would be out of a job too.
Not if there was no jail time.
Once convicted there would be a recall petition surely?
And as we know the only people this lifetime ban has applied to are 3 individuals all convicted for drug productions/drug dealing and not using drugs as a youth.
I suspect there are well over 3 teachers in the entire nation who dabbled in illegal drugs while at university. Zero have lifetime bans.
No, a recall petition only applies if there's a jail sentence of greater than 1 year.
No there is no recall petition if over a year. The seat is immediately vacated if over 1 year.
You are right, I edited my post. But if someone was to get a drug conviction without a prison sentence, there would be no recall petition.
Can you show any teachers subject to a lifetime ban who had a conviction without a prison sentence?
I have to say after watching Boris Johnson on the TV today, I cannot imagine him as PM. He comes across very badly, unprofessional, glib and inarticulate. Johnson does not look the part, sound the part or have the judgement required for such an important role. He may well become PM but having a joke like that as PM is not funny!
Well, he may be made leader, but not convinced he will be PM.
I'd give up on this idea of the government being no confidenced before he becomes PM. You'll only be disappointed.
One of the most depressing things about the possibility of Boris Johnson as PM is he is openly racist, sexist and homophobic. And doubly depressing that a lot of people don't seem to be that bothered by this.
take this not so well known example: 'In 2001, Johnson wrote in his book Friends, Voters, Countrymen that “if gay marriage was OK – and I was uncertain on the issue – then I saw no reason in principle why a union should not be consecrated between three men, as well as two men, or indeed three men and a dog”.'
Johnson: let the police stop and search any young people who look like they might be up to something illegal. Also: it's nobody's business if I took coke when I was 19. One rule for OEs, one rule for the plebs.
How many 54 year old plebs do you know who are being questioned in a job interview as to what they did or did not take at 19?
I found it strange that Gove was labelled a hypocrite for suggesting lifetime bans for teachers caught with Class A drugs now, because he had used them in the past.
Especially when it was for getting convicted while a teacher not for spent convictions as a youth.
A politician getting convicted would be out of a job too.
Not if there was no jail time.
Once convicted there would be a recall petition surely?
And as we know the only people this lifetime ban has applied to are 3 individuals all convicted for drug productions/drug dealing and not using drugs as a youth.
I suspect there are well over 3 teachers in the entire nation who dabbled in illegal drugs while at university. Zero have lifetime bans.
No, a recall petition only applies if there's a jail sentence of greater than 1 year.
No there is no recall petition if over a year. The seat is immediately vacated if over 1 year.
You are right, I edited my post. But if someone was to get a drug conviction without a prison sentence, there would be no recall petition.
Can you show any teachers subject to a lifetime ban who had a conviction without a prison sentence?
Stop moving the goalposts.
I'm not. The ludicrous claim is it was one rule for one, one for another. That was garbage
Good launch by Boris, made clear he still wants a Deal with the EU but unlike May will not take No Deal off the table and made clear the Tories must deliver Brexit Deal or No Deal
He was subdued, even nervous, and managed to be gaff free but has made impossible promises
Johnson: let the police stop and search any young people who look like they might be up to something illegal. Also: it's nobody's business if I took coke when I was 19. One rule for OEs, one rule for the plebs.
How many 54 year old plebs do you know who are being questioned in a job interview as to what they did or did not take at 19?
I found it strange that Gove was labelled a hypocrite for suggesting lifetime bans for teachers caught with Class A drugs now, because he had used them in the past.
Especially when it was for getting convicted while a teacher not for spent convictions as a youth.
A politician getting convicted would be out of a job too.
Gove wasn't a youth. He was a journalist in his 30s. I guess he should therefore be banned from journalism for life. As should any other former coke snorter, such as Toby Young and our very own SeanT.
Do you really think that teachers shouldn't be held to a higher level of personal responsibility than journalists?
Indeed. You can certainly make a case for the SoS for Education not doing coke - in the same way as HS2 has a zero tolerance for its staff in Canary Wharf drinking at lunchtime (or having alcohol anywhere near the office). But what Gove did as a journo does not make him a hypocrite for wanting high standards from teachers (even though it's all talk).
Good launch by Boris, made clear he still wants a Deal with the EU but unlike May will not take No Deal off the table and made clear the Tories must deliver Brexit Deal or No Deal
He was subdued, even nervous, and managed to be gaff free but has made impossible promises
How does he leave by 31 October in any circumstances?
Earlier this year we were told repeatedly that even if the Commons passed the withdrawal agreement, it would need something like two months of concentrated work to pass the necessary legislation.
We were also told that even if we left with No Deal, legislation would be required which would take almost as long to pass. You can expedite legislation if it's not contentious, but No Deal legislation is about as contentious as can be. There isn't a majority for it now in the Commons. Supposing Johnson won an election first on a No Deal platform - which I doubt he could, and which would cut down the available time even further - even then there is the House of Lords to deal with.
The plan is a GE. Hence obsession with jom saving them. They know parliament wont no deal and renegotiation is very unlikely, since GEs, with an extension permissible only to deal with that.
You mean you think the plan is to ask the EU for extension to allow a general election so he can campaign for a No Deal?
So Johnson is planning to ditch the 31 October nonsense immediately he's elected leader?
Yes and no. He will go for 31 Oct, unrealistically, parliament will stop him, he asks for a GE and says to the public he is not delaying by choice but you really to vote for him now to get it at all. And asks for an extension to allow that.
OK. My point was that leaving on 31 October wasn't possible. I think you're agreeing.
I do, and I think Boris knows it. Like most of the candidates his real plan is not his official plan.
Good launch by Boris, made clear he still wants a Deal with the EU but unlike May will not take No Deal off the table and made clear the Tories must deliver Brexit Deal or No Deal
He was subdued, even nervous, and managed to be gaff free but has made impossible promises
One of the most depressing things about the possibility of Boris Johnson as PM is he is openly racist, sexist and homophobic. And doubly depressing that a lot of people don't seem to be that bothered by this.
take this not so well known example: 'In 2001, Johnson wrote in his book Friends, Voters, Countrymen that “if gay marriage was OK – and I was uncertain on the issue – then I saw no reason in principle why a union should not be consecrated between three men, as well as two men, or indeed three men and a dog”.'
I have to say after watching Boris Johnson on the TV today, I cannot imagine him as PM. He comes across very badly, unprofessional, glib and inarticulate. Johnson does not look the part, sound the part or have the judgement required for such an important role. He may well become PM but having a joke like that as PM is not funny!
And neither is Corbyn as LTO
True, I am in complete dispair at the moment about UK politics. The whole country seems to have gone haywire.
I may be wrong but do not recall Labour Leadership campaign launches by the various candidates in 2015 - or indeed 2010.It is not obvious that Boris had to have a launch at all.
I have to say after watching Boris Johnson on the TV today, I cannot imagine him as PM. He comes across very badly, unprofessional, glib and inarticulate. Johnson does not look the part, sound the part or have the judgement required for such an important role. He may well become PM but having a joke like that as PM is not funny!
And neither is Corbyn as LTO
True, I am in complete dispair at the moment about UK politics. The whole country seems to have gone haywire.
I think you may well be in a majority in the Country
Boris metaphorically needs to do just one thing once elected.
Go to Europe and say: We aren't passing the backstop. We will pass the agreement without it, otherwise there is no deal and no backstop anyway. Your choice. *drop mic and walk out*
Why do you say "metaphorically"?
If that's metaphorical, what do you think it corresponds to "literally"?
One of the most depressing things about the possibility of Boris Johnson as PM is he is openly racist, sexist and homophobic. And doubly depressing that a lot of people don't seem to be that bothered by this.
take this not so well known example: 'In 2001, Johnson wrote in his book Friends, Voters, Countrymen that “if gay marriage was OK – and I was uncertain on the issue – then I saw no reason in principle why a union should not be consecrated between three men, as well as two men, or indeed three men and a dog”.'
Am I expecting Boris of all people to actually allow underlings to do their own job rather than do it for them behind their backs? Yes.
Then you are naive beyond belief.
Boris is a micromanager not a delegater?
No of course not, he's a chancer who will show absolutely zero loyalty to anyone and shaft or contradict underlings without compunction. Rather Trump-like in that respect.
And inclined, like Trump, to mess with random details (the water cannon thing was a hint of that).
Good launch by Boris, made clear he still wants a Deal with the EU but unlike May will not take No Deal off the table and made clear the Tories must deliver Brexit Deal or No Deal
He was subdued, even nervous, and managed to be gaff free but has made impossible promises
Not impossible, if Parliament continues to block Brexit Boris calls a snap general election by the end of October and on the current polling he would win it with the clear majority he needs to deliver Brexit and prevent further extension or revoke.
Boris just needed to be serious and gaff free at his launch and delivered
Johnson: let the police stop and search any young people who look like they might be up to something illegal. Also: it's nobody's business if I took coke when I was 19. One rule for OEs, one rule for the plebs.
How many 54 year old plebs do you know who are being questioned in a job interview as to what they did or did not take at 19?
I found it strange that Gove was labelled a hypocrite for suggesting lifetime bans for teachers caught with Class A drugs now, because he had used them in the past.
Especially when it was for getting convicted while a teacher not for spent convictions as a youth.
A politician getting convicted would be out of a job too.
Gove wasn't a youth. He was a journalist in his 30s. I guess he should therefore be banned from journalism for life. As should any other former coke snorter, such as Toby Young and our very own SeanT.
Do you really think that teachers shouldn't be held to a higher level of personal responsibility than journalists?
While the roles are not directly comparable, journalists have the potential to influence a large readership so should be held to a high standard.
I may be wrong but do not recall Labour Leadership campaign launches by the various candidates in 2015 - or indeed 2010.It is not obvious that Boris had to have a launch at all.
England is becoming America.
Final scene from Animal Farm. Only this time the colonisers are becoming the colonised. Trumpeted, if you will.
I may be wrong but do not recall Labour Leadership campaign launches by the various candidates in 2015 - or indeed 2010.It is not obvious that Boris had to have a launch at all.
And in 1926 none of the prospective leaders had a two minute video and campaign web site. Boris is running for the Conservative leadership in 2019. He might not need to do anything in particular but if all the others are doing it, whatever it is, then Boris might be advised to join in.
I may be wrong but do not recall Labour Leadership campaign launches by the various candidates in 2015 - or indeed 2010.It is not obvious that Boris had to have a launch at all.
If MD wants to volunteer the use of his space cannon, the advisability of a launch would be quite obvious to me.
One of the most depressing things about the possibility of Boris Johnson as PM is he is openly racist, sexist and homophobic. And doubly depressing that a lot of people don't seem to be that bothered by this.
take this not so well known example: 'In 2001, Johnson wrote in his book Friends, Voters, Countrymen that “if gay marriage was OK – and I was uncertain on the issue – then I saw no reason in principle why a union should not be consecrated between three men, as well as two men, or indeed three men and a dog”.'
One of the most depressing things about the possibility of Boris Johnson as PM is he is openly racist, sexist and homophobic. And doubly depressing that a lot of people don't seem to be that bothered by this.
take this not so well known example: 'In 2001, Johnson wrote in his book Friends, Voters, Countrymen that “if gay marriage was OK – and I was uncertain on the issue – then I saw no reason in principle why a union should not be consecrated between three men, as well as two men, or indeed three men and a dog”.'
I have to say after watching Boris Johnson on the TV today, I cannot imagine him as PM. He comes across very badly, unprofessional, glib and inarticulate. Johnson does not look the part, sound the part or have the judgement required for such an important role. He may well become PM but having a joke like that as PM is not funny!
And neither is Corbyn as LTO
True, I am in complete dispair at the moment about UK politics. The whole country seems to have gone haywire.
Why can't we just go back to the good old days of killing millions in far-flung countries, unrestrained apocalyptic damage to the environment, sidelining of minorities, and never-ending transfer of wealth to the richest? You know, when people were polite.
One of the most depressing things about the possibility of Boris Johnson as PM is he is openly racist, sexist and homophobic. And doubly depressing that a lot of people don't seem to be that bothered by this.
take this not so well known example: 'In 2001, Johnson wrote in his book Friends, Voters, Countrymen that “if gay marriage was OK – and I was uncertain on the issue – then I saw no reason in principle why a union should not be consecrated between three men, as well as two men, or indeed three men and a dog”.'
Boris metaphorically needs to do just one thing once elected.
Go to Europe and say: We aren't passing the backstop. We will pass the agreement without it, otherwise there is no deal and no backstop anyway. Your choice. *drop mic and walk out*
Why do you say "metaphorically"?
If that's metaphorical, what do you think it corresponds to "literally"?
Same point but more diplomatic and don't literally drop the mic.
If Boris wins the leadership I'd expect him to be there for a while. He'll call an election as soon as possible and knowing the way the British like to give the new leader a chance he'll win it and win comfortably. What he does with Brexit will be for another day. Get used to it. Five years with Boris
I have to say after watching Boris Johnson on the TV today, I cannot imagine him as PM. He comes across very badly, unprofessional, glib and inarticulate. Johnson does not look the part, sound the part or have the judgement required for such an important role. He may well become PM but having a joke like that as PM is not funny!
If you had had a truly terrible day at work which ended in the sack, followed by an awful commute back, stuck for hours on the central line in a hot sweaty crowded carriage, eventually getting to your station way past dinner time, then on the walk home treading in a pile of dog shit, before finally arriving chez vous to discover your wife in bed with the builder - you might well at this point laugh.
Jeremy Corbyn wants a “Tory Brexit” so the Conservative Party gets the blame “when things go wrong”, former Labour chancellor Alistair Darling has said.
As we constantly hear on here though from Sandy Rentool, Big John Owls and other tribalists getting Labour into power and trying to destroy the Tories is the most important job in the UK. The depth of tribalism amongst it's core support leads to their disgracefully cynical policies that care not a hoot for the actual good of the country in any way. May was the compromiser, no chance now particularly if someone from the leave lane (Probably Boris) gets in charge.
Labour's is not only a reasonable position it is the one they are mandated by their supporters to hold. The premise is that everything would be better under Labour and their role is not to support Conservative policies as those policies are always and everywhere inferior to Labour’s own.
As for the good of the country who is to say it is not nationalising Tescos or any of the bollocks that Philip Thompson and our new Orange man spout?
Everyone take a few paces back from the detail of the leadership launch and examine the strategic position: 1. Brexit is the new political paradigm that defines all other issues / parties. Increasingly entrenched increasingly angry hate mobs on both sides 2. Leavers will not countenance any further delay. Whether the UK is ready or not, we must leave. And leave with no deal is the only proper leave 3. Leavers are predominantly Tory leaning. And will only vote Tory again if Leave really does mean Leave. Unless the Tories do this in the short term, Farage will obliterate them and make them irrelevant in the medium and long term 4. The parliamentary maths remain deadlocked - no support for deal, no deal, or remain. Yet the deadlock must be broken
Which explains the Boris stratagem. I want a deal, but we have to leave on Halloween. (then) I've spoken to these foreign jobbies and they won't budge so no deal it is. (then) These traitors and fools in Parliament want to block our future and imprison us here. I'm calling an election - vote Boris and we leave with no deal.
Thats it. Boris doesn't care about detail. Never has. And his audience of leavers don't care either (its all project fear). And unless he does this thing the Tories are toast. If it all goes wrong them may be toast, but may be is better than will be.
Boris as PM. Election in late October. A Tory win. Immediate No Deal and damn the consequences.
One of the most depressing things about the possibility of Boris Johnson as PM is he is openly racist, sexist and homophobic. And doubly depressing that a lot of people don't seem to be that bothered by this.
take this not so well known example: 'In 2001, Johnson wrote in his book Friends, Voters, Countrymen that “if gay marriage was OK – and I was uncertain on the issue – then I saw no reason in principle why a union should not be consecrated between three men, as well as two men, or indeed three men and a dog”.'
I may be wrong but do not recall Labour Leadership campaign launches by the various candidates in 2015 - or indeed 2010.It is not obvious that Boris had to have a launch at all.
And in 1926 none of the prospective leaders had a two minute video and campaign web site. Boris is running for the Conservative leadership in 2019. He might not need to do anything in particular but if all the others are doing it, whatever it is, then Boris might be advised to join in.
But the 2015 and 2010 contests are recent. No reason to act like sheep and follow everybody else - particularly when there are so many precedents available to justify not doing so.
I may be wrong but do not recall Labour Leadership campaign launches by the various candidates in 2015 - or indeed 2010.It is not obvious that Boris had to have a launch at all.
I think it will be the case going forward. A launch allows a candidate to control the narrative and also get some exposure.
One of the most depressing things about the possibility of Boris Johnson as PM is he is openly racist, sexist and homophobic. And doubly depressing that a lot of people don't seem to be that bothered by this.
take this not so well known example: 'In 2001, Johnson wrote in his book Friends, Voters, Countrymen that “if gay marriage was OK – and I was uncertain on the issue – then I saw no reason in principle why a union should not be consecrated between three men, as well as two men, or indeed three men and a dog”.'
It was NOT "Muslim Women" - it was "Muslim women wot wear the veil".
Either way, Johnson thinks it's ok for Johnson to tell ethnic minority women what to wear.
No. Johnson's point in the article was he was opposing bans that other nations like France and Sweden have passed.
But why let facts get in the way of your gesturing?
Here is a fact: Johnson wrote this: "If a constituent came to my MP’s surgery with her face obscured, I should feel fully entitled – like Jack Straw – to ask her to remove it so that I could talk to her properly." So doing exactly what I said - telling ethnic minority women what to wear.
Everyone take a few paces back from the detail of the leadership launch and examine the strategic position: 1. Brexit is the new political paradigm that defines all other issues / parties. Increasingly entrenched increasingly angry hate mobs on both sides 2. Leavers will not countenance any further delay. Whether the UK is ready or not, we must leave. And leave with no deal is the only proper leave 3. Leavers are predominantly Tory leaning. And will only vote Tory again if Leave really does mean Leave. Unless the Tories do this in the short term, Farage will obliterate them and make them irrelevant in the medium and long term 4. The parliamentary maths remain deadlocked - no support for deal, no deal, or remain. Yet the deadlock must be broken
Which explains the Boris stratagem. I want a deal, but we have to leave on Halloween. (then) I've spoken to these foreign jobbies and they won't budge so no deal it is. (then) These traitors and fools in Parliament want to block our future and imprison us here. I'm calling an election - vote Boris and we leave with no deal.
Thats it. Boris doesn't care about detail. Never has. And his audience of leavers don't care either (its all project fear). And unless he does this thing the Tories are toast. If it all goes wrong them may be toast, but may be is better than will be.
Boris as PM. Election in late October. A Tory win. Immediate No Deal and damn the consequences.
Everyone take a few paces back from the detail of the leadership launch and examine the strategic position: 1. Brexit is the new political paradigm that defines all other issues / parties. Increasingly entrenched increasingly angry hate mobs on both sides 2. Leavers will not countenance any further delay. Whether the UK is ready or not, we must leave. And leave with no deal is the only proper leave 3. Leavers are predominantly Tory leaning. And will only vote Tory again if Leave really does mean Leave. Unless the Tories do this in the short term, Farage will obliterate them and make them irrelevant in the medium and long term 4. The parliamentary maths remain deadlocked - no support for deal, no deal, or remain. Yet the deadlock must be broken
Which explains the Boris stratagem. I want a deal, but we have to leave on Halloween. (then) I've spoken to these foreign jobbies and they won't budge so no deal it is. (then) These traitors and fools in Parliament want to block our future and imprison us here. I'm calling an election - vote Boris and we leave with no deal.
Thats it. Boris doesn't care about detail. Never has. And his audience of leavers don't care either (its all project fear). And unless he does this thing the Tories are toast. If it all goes wrong them may be toast, but may be is better than will be.
Boris as PM. Election in late October. A Tory win. Immediate No Deal and damn the consequences.
Did you expect the Peterborough result?
I expected the Conservative vote to fall further, and therefore TBP to win.
One of the most depressing things about the possibility of Boris Johnson as PM is he is openly racist, sexist and homophobic. And doubly depressing that a lot of people don't seem to be that bothered by this.
take this not so well known example: 'In 2001, Johnson wrote in his book Friends, Voters, Countrymen that “if gay marriage was OK – and I was uncertain on the issue – then I saw no reason in principle why a union should not be consecrated between three men, as well as two men, or indeed three men and a dog”.'
IMO, denouncing such sins becomes subject to a law of diminishing returns. When everything is racist, sexist, and homophobic, nothing is.
Indeed. Pink News says Boris has a positive record on LGBT issues, as does They Work For You. He voted for the removal of 28, voted for Civil Partnerships and backed legalising gay marriage before it was on the agenda and was highest ranking Tory to do so when he did.
One of the most depressing things about the possibility of Boris Johnson as PM is he is openly racist, sexist and homophobic. And doubly depressing that a lot of people don't seem to be that bothered by this.
take this not so well known example: 'In 2001, Johnson wrote in his book Friends, Voters, Countrymen that “if gay marriage was OK – and I was uncertain on the issue – then I saw no reason in principle why a union should not be consecrated between three men, as well as two men, or indeed three men and a dog”.'
It was NOT "Muslim Women" - it was "Muslim women wot wear the veil".
Either way, Johnson thinks it's ok for Johnson to tell ethnic minority women what to wear.
1) Not all ethnic minority women wear the veil.
2) Plenty of prominent British Muslim ladies do not wear religious paraphernalia, like Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, Saira Khan, Rupa Huq MP, Tulip Siddiqui MP, etc.
Johnson: let the police stop and search any young people who look like they might be up to something illegal. Also: it's nobody's business if I took coke when I was 19. One rule for OEs, one rule for the plebs.
How many 54 year old plebs do you know who are being questioned in a job interview as to what they did or did not take at 19?
I found it strange that Gove was labelled a hypocrite for suggesting lifetime bans for teachers caught with Class A drugs now, because he had used them in the past.
Especially when it was for getting convicted while a teacher not for spent convictions as a youth.
A politician getting convicted would be out of a job too.
Gove wasn't a youth. He was a journalist in his 30s. I guess he should therefore be banned from journalism for life. As should any other former coke snorter, such as Toby Young and our very own SeanT.
Do you really think that teachers shouldn't be held to a higher level of personal responsibility than journalists?
While the roles are not directly comparable, journalists have the potential to influence a large readership so should be held to a high standard.
They work for private employers and all that matters is they write entertaining or informative copy that their consumers enjoy. If they were high as a kite while writing it, that wouldnt matter. I would say they are completely uncomparable to teachers, paid out of the public purse, who are educating our children as well as providing them with moral guidance.
One of the most depressing things about the possibility of Boris Johnson as PM is he is openly racist, sexist and homophobic. And doubly depressing that a lot of people don't seem to be that bothered by this.
take this not so well known example: 'In 2001, Johnson wrote in his book Friends, Voters, Countrymen that “if gay marriage was OK – and I was uncertain on the issue – then I saw no reason in principle why a union should not be consecrated between three men, as well as two men, or indeed three men and a dog”.'
It was NOT "Muslim Women" - it was "Muslim women wot wear the veil".
Either way, Johnson thinks it's ok for Johnson to tell ethnic minority women what to wear.
Who knew that Islam was an ethnicity?
Idiot.
here's a tip, to avoid making an "idiot" of yourself, try replacing the word "Islam" with the word "Judaism" or the world "muslims" with the word "jews" in any statement to see how it sounds, it should help you with your blindspot.
One of the most depressing things about the possibility of Boris Johnson as PM is he is openly racist, sexist and homophobic. And doubly depressing that a lot of people don't seem to be that bothered by this.
take this not so well known example: 'In 2001, Johnson wrote in his book Friends, Voters, Countrymen that “if gay marriage was OK – and I was uncertain on the issue – then I saw no reason in principle why a union should not be consecrated between three men, as well as two men, or indeed three men and a dog”.'
It was NOT "Muslim Women" - it was "Muslim women wot wear the veil".
Either way, Johnson thinks it's ok for Johnson to tell ethnic minority women what to wear.
No. Johnson's point in the article was he was opposing bans that other nations like France and Sweden have passed.
But why let facts get in the way of your gesturing?
Here is a fact: Johnson wrote this: "If a constituent came to my MP’s surgery with her face obscured, I should feel fully entitled – like Jack Straw – to ask her to remove it so that I could talk to her properly." So doing exactly what I said - telling ethnic minority women what to wear.
and why use insulting language like "gesturing"?
1) Not all ethnic minority women wear the veil!
2) Plenty of prominent British Muslim ladies do not wear religious paraphernalia, like Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, Saira Khan, Rupa Huq MP, Tulip Siddiqui MP, etc.
One of the most depressing things about the possibility of Boris Johnson as PM is he is openly racist, sexist and homophobic. And doubly depressing that a lot of people don't seem to be that bothered by this.
take this not so well known example: 'In 2001, Johnson wrote in his book Friends, Voters, Countrymen that “if gay marriage was OK – and I was uncertain on the issue – then I saw no reason in principle why a union should not be consecrated between three men, as well as two men, or indeed three men and a dog”.'
It was NOT "Muslim Women" - it was "Muslim women wot wear the veil".
Either way, Johnson thinks it's ok for Johnson to tell ethnic minority women what to wear.
1) Not all ethnic minority women wear the veil.
2) Plenty of prominent British Muslim ladies do not wear religious paraphernalia, like Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, Saira Khan, Rupa Huq MP, Tulip Siddiqui MP, etc.
1 and 2 are both true, but I'm not sure what they have got to do with what I wrote.
One of the most depressing things about the possibility of Boris Johnson as PM is he is openly racist, sexist and homophobic. And doubly depressing that a lot of people don't seem to be that bothered by this.
take this not so well known example: 'In 2001, Johnson wrote in his book Friends, Voters, Countrymen that “if gay marriage was OK – and I was uncertain on the issue – then I saw no reason in principle why a union should not be consecrated between three men, as well as two men, or indeed three men and a dog”.'
It was NOT "Muslim Women" - it was "Muslim women wot wear the veil".
Either way, Johnson thinks it's ok for Johnson to tell ethnic minority women what to wear.
Who knew that Islam was an ethnicity?
Idiot.
here's a tip, to avoid making an "idiot" of yourself, try replacing the word "Islam" with the word "Judaism" or the world "muslims" with the word "jews" in any statement to see how it sounds, it should help you with your blindspot.
I have to say after watching Boris Johnson on the TV today, I cannot imagine him as PM. He comes across very badly, unprofessional, glib and inarticulate. Johnson does not look the part, sound the part or have the judgement required for such an important role. He may well become PM but having a joke like that as PM is not funny!
And neither is Corbyn as LTO
True, I am in complete dispair at the moment about UK politics. The whole country seems to have gone haywire.
Why can't we just go back to the good old days of killing millions in far-flung countries, unrestrained apocalyptic damage to the environment, sidelining of minorities, and never-ending transfer of wealth to the richest? You know, when people were polite.
I did not support the 2003 onward Gulf war. My thinking on that is G W Bush only embarked upon that was because it was unfinnished business from the 1991 war in the eyes of the neo con advisers G W Bush surrounded himself with. If we Brexit we will likley be ever more intertwinned with US wars as we seek a closer trade relationship.
The problem with environmentalism is it is like chasing shadows, as soon as x is implemented people want y. It is never ending! I do think the global population needs to live a more sustainable consumption of resources but the UK cannot impact the global problem alone as it is futile.
One of the most depressing things about the possibility of Boris Johnson as PM is he is openly racist, sexist and homophobic. And doubly depressing that a lot of people don't seem to be that bothered by this.
take this not so well known example: 'In 2001, Johnson wrote in his book Friends, Voters, Countrymen that “if gay marriage was OK – and I was uncertain on the issue – then I saw no reason in principle why a union should not be consecrated between three men, as well as two men, or indeed three men and a dog”.'
It was NOT "Muslim Women" - it was "Muslim women wot wear the veil".
Either way, Johnson thinks it's ok for Johnson to tell ethnic minority women what to wear.
Who knew that Islam was an ethnicity?
Idiot.
here's a tip, to avoid making an "idiot" of yourself, try replacing the word "Islam" with the word "Judaism" or the world "muslims" with the word "jews" in any statement to see how it sounds, it should help you with your blindspot.
Indeed and just as it is offence to Muslims to suggest Islam demands women not be seen and be covered up from head to toe, it would be equally offensive to Jews to suggest Judaism demands it too.
Why do you have so little respect for Islam that you are prepared to tar the entire religion with the misogynistic behaviour of a few?
I have to say after watching Boris Johnson on the TV today, I cannot imagine him as PM. He comes across very badly, unprofessional, glib and inarticulate. Johnson does not look the part, sound the part or have the judgement required for such an important role. He may well become PM but having a joke like that as PM is not funny!
And neither is Corbyn as LTO
True, I am in complete dispair at the moment about UK politics. The whole country seems to have gone haywire.
Why can't we just go back to the good old days of killing millions in far-flung countries, unrestrained apocalyptic damage to the environment, sidelining of minorities, and never-ending transfer of wealth to the richest? You know, when people were polite.
I did not support the 2003 onward Gulf war. My thinking on that is G W Bush only embarked upon that was because it was unfinnished business from the 1991 war in the eyes of the neo con advisers G W Bush surrounded himself with. If we Brexit we will likley be ever more intertwinned with US wars as we seek a closer trade relationship.
The problem with environmentalism is it is like chasing shadows, as soon as x is implemented people want y. It is never ending! I do think the global population needs to live a more sustainable consumption of resources but the UK cannot impact the global problem alone as it is futile.
As soon as we have clean water people want clean air. Shocking!
I have to say after watching Boris Johnson on the TV today, I cannot imagine him as PM. He comes across very badly, unprofessional, glib and inarticulate. Johnson does not look the part, sound the part or have the judgement required for such an important role. He may well become PM but having a joke like that as PM is not funny!
And neither is Corbyn as LTO
True, I am in complete dispair at the moment about UK politics. The whole country seems to have gone haywire.
Why can't we just go back to the good old days of killing millions in far-flung countries, unrestrained apocalyptic damage to the environment, sidelining of minorities, and never-ending transfer of wealth to the richest? You know, when people were polite.
I did not support the 2003 onward Gulf war. My thinking on that is G W Bush only embarked upon that was because it was unfinnished business from the 1991 war in the eyes of the neo con advisers G W Bush surrounded himself with. If we Brexit we will likley be ever more intertwinned with US wars as we seek a closer trade relationship.
The problem with environmentalism is it is like chasing shadows, as soon as x is implemented people want y. It is never ending! I do think the global population needs to live a more sustainable consumption of resources but the UK cannot impact the global problem alone as it is futile.
Not accusing you of supporting any of those specific things, I'm just saying that as wild as things look right now, the previous status quo which sensible centrists want to return to wasn't so hot either.
One of the most depressing things about the possibility of Boris Johnson as PM is he is openly racist, sexist and homophobic. And doubly depressing that a lot of people don't seem to be that bothered by this.
take this not so well known example: 'In 2001, Johnson wrote in his book Friends, Voters, Countrymen that “if gay marriage was OK – and I was uncertain on the issue – then I saw no reason in principle why a union should not be consecrated between three men, as well as two men, or indeed three men and a dog”.'
I have to say after watching Boris Johnson on the TV today, I cannot imagine him as PM. He comes across very badly, unprofessional, glib and inarticulate. Johnson does not look the part, sound the part or have the judgement required for such an important role. He may well become PM but having a joke like that as PM is not funny!
And neither is Corbyn as LTO
True, I am in complete dispair at the moment about UK politics. The whole country seems to have gone haywire.
Why can't we just go back to the good old days of killing millions in far-flung countries, unrestrained apocalyptic damage to the environment, sidelining of minorities, and never-ending transfer of wealth to the richest? You know, when people were polite.
I did not support the 2003 onward Gulf war. My thinking on that is G W Bush only embarked upon that was because it was unfinnished business from the 1991 war in the eyes of the neo con advisers G W Bush surrounded himself with. If we Brexit we will likley be ever more intertwinned with US wars as we seek a closer trade relationship.
The problem with environmentalism is it is like chasing shadows, as soon as x is implemented people want y. It is never ending! I do think the global population needs to live a more sustainable consumption of resources but the UK cannot impact the global problem alone as it is futile.
Hi Taxman.
What is your feeling about equities at the moment? Is it time to move to gold, or other?
I would see Rory as Solskjaer there, a quirky candidate with no real experience vs Boris' Poch, the long term favourite who has enjoyed relative success at a slightly lower level
One of the most depressing things about the possibility of Boris Johnson as PM is he is openly racist, sexist and homophobic. And doubly depressing that a lot of people don't seem to be that bothered by this.
take this not so well known example: 'In 2001, Johnson wrote in his book Friends, Voters, Countrymen that “if gay marriage was OK – and I was uncertain on the issue – then I saw no reason in principle why a union should not be consecrated between three men, as well as two men, or indeed three men and a dog”.'
It was NOT "Muslim Women" - it was "Muslim women wot wear the veil".
Either way, Johnson thinks it's ok for Johnson to tell ethnic minority women what to wear.
Who knew that Islam was an ethnicity?
Idiot.
here's a tip, to avoid making an "idiot" of yourself, try replacing the word "Islam" with the word "Judaism" or the world "muslims" with the word "jews" in any statement to see how it sounds, it should help you with your blindspot.
It is not clear that a new PM always receives a significant Honeymoon boost - or that it lasts long. Macmillan was not riding high in early 1957 - neither was Douglas-Home at the end of 1963. Wilson become PM in mid- October 1964 yet lost the supposedly safe seat of Leyton to the Tories at a by election in January 1965. Callaghan took office at the beginning of April 1976 yet Labour did not fare particularly well at the May 1976 Local Elections - and was very unpopular by the Autumn. Johnson is much better known as a personality than his predecessors and will carry high expectations from his supporters. The potential for disappointment is likely to be very great.
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A politician getting convicted would be out of a job too.
https://twitter.com/jack_sommers/status/1138521525479510016
take this not so well known example:
'In 2001, Johnson wrote in his book Friends, Voters, Countrymen that “if gay marriage was OK – and I was uncertain on the issue – then I saw no reason in principle why a union should not be consecrated between three men, as well as two men, or indeed three men and a dog”.'
from this list:
https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk/2019/06/boris-johnson-s-racist-insults-dog-whistles-and-slurs
https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/jeremy-corbyn-wants-a-tory-brexit-alistair-darling_uk_5d00aa56e4b075510399d24f?abg
And as we know the only people this lifetime ban has applied to are 3 individuals all convicted for drug productions/drug dealing and not using drugs as a youth.
I suspect there are well over 3 teachers in the entire nation who dabbled in illegal drugs while at university. Zero have lifetime bans.
Go to Europe and say: We aren't passing the backstop. We will pass the agreement without it, otherwise there is no deal and no backstop anyway. Your choice. *drop mic and walk out*
of greater than 1 year.May was the compromiser, no chance now particularly if someone from the leave lane (Probably Boris) gets in charge.
https://twitter.com/alexwickham/status/1138770351679332353
https://twitter.com/mowords/status/1138757066242363393
The burka is not a racial thing either. A race is something you are born to and can not change. Nobody is born to a burka.
If that's metaphorical, what do you think it corresponds to "literally"?
Boris just needed to be serious and gaff free at his launch and delivered
Final scene from Animal Farm. Only this time the colonisers are becoming the colonised. Trumpeted, if you will.
But why let facts get in the way of your gesturing?
It's funny in that sense.
As for the good of the country who is to say it is not nationalising Tescos or any of the bollocks that Philip Thompson and our new Orange man spout?
1. Brexit is the new political paradigm that defines all other issues / parties. Increasingly entrenched increasingly angry hate mobs on both sides
2. Leavers will not countenance any further delay. Whether the UK is ready or not, we must leave. And leave with no deal is the only proper leave
3. Leavers are predominantly Tory leaning. And will only vote Tory again if Leave really does mean Leave. Unless the Tories do this in the short term, Farage will obliterate them and make them irrelevant in the medium and long term
4. The parliamentary maths remain deadlocked - no support for deal, no deal, or remain. Yet the deadlock must be broken
Which explains the Boris stratagem. I want a deal, but we have to leave on Halloween. (then) I've spoken to these foreign jobbies and they won't budge so no deal it is. (then) These traitors and fools in Parliament want to block our future and imprison us here. I'm calling an election - vote Boris and we leave with no deal.
Thats it. Boris doesn't care about detail. Never has. And his audience of leavers don't care either (its all project fear). And unless he does this thing the Tories are toast. If it all goes wrong them may be toast, but may be is better than will be.
Boris as PM. Election in late October. A Tory win. Immediate No Deal and damn the consequences.
Idiot.
"If a constituent came to my MP’s surgery with her face obscured, I should feel fully entitled – like Jack Straw – to ask her to remove it so that I could talk to her properly."
So doing exactly what I said - telling ethnic minority women what to wear.
and why use insulting language like "gesturing"?
2) Plenty of prominent British Muslim ladies do not wear religious paraphernalia, like Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, Saira Khan, Rupa Huq MP, Tulip Siddiqui MP, etc.
(ducks, runs out of room....
2) Plenty of prominent British Muslim ladies do not wear religious paraphernalia, like Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, Saira Khan, Rupa Huq MP, Tulip Siddiqui MP, etc.
I think you should read this, and quite a lot else besides, before you post any more of your nonsense on here.
The problem with environmentalism is it is like chasing shadows, as soon as x is implemented people want y. It is never ending! I do think the global population needs to live a more sustainable consumption of resources but the UK cannot impact the global problem alone as it is futile.
Why do you have so little respect for Islam that you are prepared to tar the entire religion with the misogynistic behaviour of a few?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam_in_the_United_Kingdom#/media/File:British_Muslims_Ethnic_groups.png
Idiot.
What is your feeling about equities at the moment? Is it time to move to gold, or other?
(clue: yes)