Death in Pixie Boots 4 Posted November 28, 2003 Darlings, luvvies, sweeties, mwah mwah mwah Dishy Dennis Skinner, not well Sorry got to dash Death comes to us all wearing Pixie Boots 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Reaper 186 Posted December 1, 2003 Whats news stories are you reading Pixie?? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/3243930.stm OK the above article does say he had a double by-pass this year and then a bout of cancer - but apart from that its pretty upbeat. Do you reckon theres been a bit of postive spin on the Dennis' health? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted September 26, 2006 In Blair's speech today, he mentioned Dennis Skinner - 'The Beast of Bolsover', who is apparently ill. Now he's been ill before. Is he to hear the last divsion bell? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geronimo 3 Posted September 27, 2006 In Blair's speech today, he mentioned Dennis Skinner - 'The Beast of Bolsover',who is apparently ill. Now he's been ill before. Is he to hear the last divsion bell? Skinner could be a good one for next year. He's never looked too clever, mind. Cyril Smith can't be far off either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted September 27, 2006 (edited) In Blair's speech today, he mentioned Dennis Skinner - 'The Beast of Bolsover', who is apparently ill. Now he's been ill before. Is he to hear the last divsion bell? Skinner could be a good one for next year. He's never looked too clever, mind. Cyril Smith can't be far off either. Denis Skinner has his own thread, which has slipped in to obscurity, it last saw action on December 1st 2003. [Posts moved -- MH] Edited September 27, 2006 by Magere Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josco 49 Posted September 27, 2006 Despite the fact that our politics are poles apart, I've always had a sneaking admiration for the 'Beast of Bolsover'. I wish him well. The same goes for Anthony Wedgewood Benn too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted September 27, 2006 "Three may keep a secret if two of them are dead."Benjamin Franklin Josco, it might just be me but didn't it go something like 'three may keep a secret if one of them are dead?' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,636 Posted September 27, 2006 Skinner's such a tough old boot it'll take more than cancer and a by-pass to see him off. DL 2009, maybe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted September 28, 2006 Many moons ago, I met his son (also called Dennis) at a student party in Manchester. Later on, I heard him having a blazing row with another guy. The latter was obviously left wing, but Dennis jr. was coming back with lots of tory sounding claptrap. I asked my friend who had originally introduced us what was going on. He told me "Oh, he's always doing that. He just likes to have an argument!" A chip off the old block then! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLC 9 Posted September 28, 2006 "Three may keep a secret if two of them are dead."Benjamin Franklin Josco, it might just be me but didn't it go something like 'three may keep a secret if one of them are dead?' I'd never seen the quote until it appeared in Josco's signature, but I know which version I think is more likely to be right. Or could it be, 'Three may keep a secret if they're all alive but really promise in the strongest possible terms not to say anything. And are really trustworthy about that sort of thing'? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolAnn 926 Posted September 28, 2006 "Three may keep a secret if two of them are dead."Benjamin Franklin Josco, it might just be me but didn't it go something like 'three may keep a secret if one of them are dead?' No, it was "Three may keep a Secret, if two of them are dead." Poor Richard's Almanac, 1735. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josco 49 Posted September 28, 2006 "Three may keep a secret if two of them are dead."Benjamin Franklin Josco, it might just be me but didn't it go something like 'three may keep a secret if one of them are dead?' Yes, it's just you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted March 17, 2010 Rumours abound that Dennis Skinner might be about to announce his retirement. Time stops for no man and that includes incorruptible Dennis Skinner, 78. The Derbyshire MP maintains he'll run again but allies whisper cancer and a triple bypass have taken their toll. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted January 23, 2013 Dennis Skinner is still in good enough shape to get up and have a damned good shout at the Prime Minister. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,586 Posted January 23, 2013 Dennis Skinner is still in good enough shape to get up and have a damned good shout at the Prime Minister. Definitely old school, is our Dennis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted January 23, 2013 Dennis Skinner is still in good enough shape to get up and have a damned good shout at the Prime Minister. Definitely old school, is our Dennis. He also has a strange way to pronounce "wankers" (00:18). regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted February 3, 2015 Dennis Skinner's Bolsover constituency has been identified as the Satanic Capital of Britain. But both the Church of Satan and Bolsover District Council believe the results are not reliable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted April 11, 2016 He's been kicked out of the Commons for the rest of the day. He referred to the prime minister as dodgy Dave and when asked by Commons Speaker John Bercow to withdraw the remark, he refused and instead chose to repeat it. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36017171 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,309 Posted April 11, 2016 Ha I saw it live!Brilliant stuff.He looks pretty good for an 84 year old who has had heart problems and cancer in the past.Could easily pass for 74. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Hatter 1,092 Posted April 11, 2016 Ha I saw it live!Brilliant stuff.He looks pretty good for an 84 year old who has had heart problems and cancer in the past.Could easily pass for 74.sounds like he has a heart of gold wait no that's plague. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pistol Knight 49 Posted April 11, 2016 Love Dennis. He calls a spade a spade, and speaks from the heart. Now if only other Lemmings of MP's had the balls to stand up and be counted rather than hide behind their whips to tow the line. Speak for what you believe. Now that's what separates the Skinners from some of the clowns currently sitting in the hours of commons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted April 11, 2016 Love Dennis. He calls a spade a spade, and speaks from the heart. Now if only other Lemmings of MP's had the balls to stand up and be counted rather than hide behind their whips to tow the line. Speak for what you believe. Now that's what separates the Skinners from some of the clowns currently sitting in the hours of commons. He is a twat. How many times has he been thrown out over the years? He is another 'Grandstander' making futile and pointless attacks on opposition Politicians. So we all think Dave is dodgy, so what? Skinner just rolls out another 'do bears shit in the woods' statement and diverts several barrow loads of shit away from Cameron as everybody gets side tracked by somebody who has been in Politics long enough to know better. Well done Dennis, you bell end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,309 Posted April 11, 2016 Love Dennis. He calls a spade a spade, and speaks from the heart. Now if only other Lemmings of MP's had the balls to stand up and be counted rather than hide behind their whips to tow the line. Speak for what you believe. Now that's what separates the Skinners from some of the clowns currently sitting in the hours of commons. He is a twat. How many times has he been thrown out over the years? He is another 'Grandstander' making futile and pointless attacks on opposition Politicians. So we all think Dave is dodgy, so what? Skinner just rolls out another 'do bears shit in the woods' statement and diverts several barrow loads of shit away from Cameron as everybody gets side tracked by somebody who has been in Politics long enough to know better. Well done Dennis, you bell end. I quite like him despite being no where near him on the political spectrum.To me he comes across as one of those grumpy old Uncles/Granddad`s every family has that turn up to family events in a bad mood and just insult everyone and completely disband their filter but that somehow you respect their honesty and have a certain warmth to them that you can`t explain.In terms of making the comments he did he could have not referred to David Cameron as "Dodgy Dave" but by getting kicked out he got a hell of a lot more media exposure and access to the public than he would if he hadn`t used that phrase.Sad that is the way it is but it is true. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted April 11, 2016 Love Dennis. He calls a spade a spade, and speaks from the heart. Now if only other Lemmings of MP's had the balls to stand up and be counted rather than hide behind their whips to tow the line. Speak for what you believe. Now that's what separates the Skinners from some of the clowns currently sitting in the hours of commons. He is a twat. How many times has he been thrown out over the years? He is another 'Grandstander' making futile and pointless attacks on opposition Politicians. So we all think Dave is dodgy, so what? Skinner just rolls out another 'do bears shit in the woods' statement and diverts several barrow loads of shit away from Cameron as everybody gets side tracked by somebody who has been in Politics long enough to know better. Well done Dennis, you bell end. I quite like him despite being no where near him on the political spectrum.To me he comes across as one of those grumpy old Uncles/Granddad`s every family has that turn up to family events in a bad mood and just insult everyone and completely disband their filter but that somehow you respect their honesty and have a certain warmth to them that you can`t explain.In terms of making the comments he did he could have not referred to David Cameron as "Dodgy Dave" but by getting kicked out he got a hell of a lot more media exposure and access to the public than he would if he hadn`t used that phrase.Sad that is the way it is but it is true. Im nowhere near him on the Political scale either and, tbf, whole swathes of working class folk are nowhere near him either. 20 years ago he was good sport, came up with some good quotes, would go bare knuckle with the old Etonians across the floor and said much that chimed with the public. Now he just comes across as a rude old git, a show off, an attention seeker who puts himself before his 'people' The day ended up being as much about good old Dennis as it did about Tax dodging, unforgiveble really. Fucking hell, he could even have taken Cameron to task over spunking £9 million of taxpayers money on high grade bog roll containing 'facts and nothing but the facts' pertaining to remaining within the EU. THAT is a fucking scandal, its not like Brexit will be given £9 million of OUR money to provide a counter argument, is it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted April 11, 2016 Love Dennis. He calls a spade a spade, and speaks from the heart. Now if only other Lemmings of MP's had the balls to stand up and be counted rather than hide behind their whips to tow the line. Speak for what you believe. Now that's what separates the Skinners from some of the clowns currently sitting in the hours of commons. He is a twat. How many times has he been thrown out over the years? He is another 'Grandstander' making futile and pointless attacks on opposition Politicians. So we all think Dave is dodgy, so what? Skinner just rolls out another 'do bears shit in the woods' statement and diverts several barrow loads of shit away from Cameron as everybody gets side tracked by somebody who has been in Politics long enough to know better. Well done Dennis, you bell end. I quite like him despite being no where near him on the political spectrum.To me he comes across as one of those grumpy old Uncles/Granddad`s every family has that turn up to family events in a bad mood and just insult everyone and completely disband their filter but that somehow you respect their honesty and have a certain warmth to them that you can`t explain.In terms of making the comments he did he could have not referred to David Cameron as "Dodgy Dave" but by getting kicked out he got a hell of a lot more media exposure and access to the public than he would if he hadn`t used that phrase.Sad that is the way it is but it is true. Im nowhere near him on the Political scale either and, tbf, whole swathes of working class folk are nowhere near him either. 20 years ago he was good sport, came up with some good quotes, would go bare knuckle with the old Etonians across the floor and said much that chimed with the public. Now he just comes across as a rude old git, a show off, an attention seeker who puts himself before his 'people' The day ended up being as much about good old Dennis as it did about Tax dodging, unforgiveble really. Fucking hell, he could even have taken Cameron to task over spunking £9 million of taxpayers money on high grade bog roll containing 'facts and nothing but the facts' pertaining to remaining within the EU. THAT is a fucking scandal, its not like Brexit will be given £9 million of OUR money to provide a counter argument, is it. Deleted 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
