Doc 84 Posted April 6, 2020 I will be really concerned about the panic this would cause worldwide, if he does succumb to it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,577 Posted April 6, 2020 The stock market may not look good in the morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slackhurst Broadcasting 374 Posted April 6, 2020 I still think he'll probably recover, but will he be able to keep on as PM? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted April 6, 2020 27 minutes ago, Fergie86 said: Still don’t think he will die but this could be potentially massive I actually fear he will die now.I hope to God I'm wrong, but I have a really bad feeling about this. Things are moving very fast... Does anyone happen to know when was the last time a serving British PM was in intensive care? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted April 6, 2020 Good prediction there Boris. 1 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QTips 24 Posted April 6, 2020 OMG, Dominic Fucking Raab!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted April 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, CoffinLodger said: I actually think he will die now.I hope to God I'm wrong, but I have a really bad feeling about this. Things are moving very fast... I think he’s toast as well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,385 Posted April 6, 2020 Just now, Lard Bazaar said: I think he’s toast as well. How dare you insult @Toast like that. 2 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted April 6, 2020 If he does die, and it's now a very real possibility, which until tonight I didn't really think it was, it's going to be such a massive shock to the country- biggest death since Princess diana for sure. Or maybe even King George back in 1952 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted April 6, 2020 For a bit of a laugh... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,437 Posted April 6, 2020 13 minutes ago, CoffinLodger said: I actually fear he will die now.I hope to God I'm wrong, but I have a really bad feeling about this. Things are moving very fast... Does anyone happen to know when was the last time a serving British PM was in intensive care? I *think* it was 1963 when Harold MacMillan took seriously ill, ill enough for his will to become an issue. He resigned as PM expecting to die, only to make a solid recovery and live another 23 years. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheKing 18 Posted April 6, 2020 I was hoping my Prime Minister Justine Trudeau would die from it not Boris Johnson - even though he could recover. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,644 Posted April 6, 2020 Just now, msc said: I *think* it was 1963 when Harold MacMillan took seriously ill, ill enough for his will to become an issue. He resigned as PM expecting to die, only to make a solid recovery and live another 23 years. Which led to an unelected PM holding out a little longer and losing the following election to a Labour PM who went on to beat the tories three times out of four goes May you live in interesting times etc. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,577 Posted April 6, 2020 1 minute ago, msc said: I *think* it was 1963 when Harold MacMillan took seriously ill, ill enough for his will to become an issue. He resigned as PM expecting to die, only to make a solid recovery and live another 23 years. I only know that to be true due to his illness being on The Queen. Talking of which i'm sure she is being given frequent updates at Windsor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,964 Posted April 6, 2020 I just read that the median time of death is 18 days after showing the first symptons. He was diagnosed 11 days ago? Maybe the first symptoms a day or two before? If it moves this slowly we might be waiting 2-3 days until we know how it ends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 606 Posted April 6, 2020 5 minutes ago, CoffinLodger said: If he does die, and it's now a very real possibility, which until tonight I didn't really think it was, it's going to be such a massive shock to the country- biggest death since Princess diana for sure. Or maybe even King George back in 1952 Would definitely be the biggest death since Diana, seeing as he is the current prime minister. I have a bad feeling about this too. I'm not sure it'll cause panic across the world though - there's far too much footage of him saying 'take it on the chin', shaking hands and generally going against all advice. Use him as a warning that it can happen to anyone, that's what I'd be doing were I the foreign press. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,437 Posted April 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: Which led to an unelected PM holding out a little longer and losing the following election to a Labour PM who went on to beat the tories three times out of four goes May you live in interesting times etc. Aye, although Douglas Home did manage to foil his own kidnapping plot in between. 1 minute ago, ladyfiona said: I only know that to be true due to his illness being on The Queen. Talking of which i'm sure she is being given frequent updates at Windsor. Only just started this thanks to the lockdown. George VI is looking ill, please don't spoil what happens next! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genfærd 452 Posted April 6, 2020 He will probably make it, but damn, what a scare for a country to have their PM in IC. Regardless of who it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,571 Posted April 6, 2020 Just now, Genfærd said: He will probably make it, but damn, what a scare for a country to have their PM in IC. Regardless of who it is. But not as scary as potentially have Dominic Raab as your PM 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,337 Posted April 6, 2020 9 minutes ago, TheKing said: I was hoping my Prime Minister Justine Trudeau would die from it not Boris Johnson - even though he could recover. You sound lovely 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slackhurst Broadcasting 374 Posted April 6, 2020 If Boris survives and is well enough to resume his post, he'll be the most popular man in Britain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,571 Posted April 6, 2020 1 minute ago, Slackhurst Broadcasting said: If Boris survives and is well enough to resume his post, he'll be the most popular man in Britain. Do you know any British people? 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,577 Posted April 6, 2020 If Dominic Raab does become PM, he will do it for only till say July when the peak is over and then there will be another leadership contest. Because that is apparently what we do in Britain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,437 Posted April 6, 2020 3 minutes ago, ladyfiona said: If Dominic Raab does become PM, he will do it for only till say July when the peak is over and then there will be another leadership contest. Because that is apparently what we do in Britain. What would be likely is either the party coalesce around Raab, or they have a straight either or MP election between Raab and another contender, and the Queen is asked to send for the winner to form a government. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,087 Posted April 6, 2020 Don't know what the fuss is about. As Robin Day once said "a transient here-today-and- gone-tomorrow-politician". Now where is the lovable Mr J Rees Mogg when we need him. He can bring the country together once more. In hatred maybe. But together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
