Thatcher 2,418 Posted August 8, 2018 Just now, Spade_Cooley said: I dunno my man, if your idea of venturing outside of the London bubble is Boris Johnson's Telegraph column, I think you've been worked into a shoot. Boris Johnson is mouthing off to make headlines and bolster his leadership campaign. I don't have strong feelings on a burka ban either way, I just think the outrage on the topic is ridiculous. It's a legitimate debate to be had, but the media seems intent on causing a furore around it to stifle the arguments - in much a similar way they did regarding immigration for years previous to the EU referendum and look how that blew up. The point was, whether you like Johnson (I don't) or not, the views he expressed are in touch with the majority of Britain (according to that Sky Poll). 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,657 Posted August 8, 2018 56 minutes ago, Thatcher said: Boris Johnson is mouthing off to make headlines and bolster his leadership campaign. I don't have strong feelings on a burka ban either way, I just think the outrage on the topic is ridiculous. It's a legitimate debate to be had, but the media seems intent on causing a furore around it to stifle the arguments - in much a similar way they did regarding immigration for years previous to the EU referendum and look how that blew up. The point was, whether you like Johnson (I don't) or not, the views he expressed are in touch with the majority of Britain (according to that Sky Poll). A fair point but another thing driving this is his clear aim to be leader of his party and Prime Minister. However much the lowest-common-denominator stuff plays well in a poll he has two serious problems ahead. Firstly, the shit storm he's unleashed here exposes the fact he's apparently on holiday and unavailable and someone will doubtless point out either now or in the future that he doesn't look much like a leader at this moment and - in any case - most successful leaders have been obliged to be inclusive. Even David Cameron worked hard to make the Conservatives a home for hoodies, gays etc. Cameron was mocked for how plausible he made that sound but he clearly was trying to be inclusive. Secondly, the Conservatives have a history of turning on the apparent leaders in waiting (especially those who've blatantly tried to oust the current leader). Heseltine's moment should have come when Thatcher was deposed but so many were against him that Major was installed despite the slender track record by comparison. So too Cameron arriving quickly to ensure that the Europhile Kenneth Clark (who made the "boy oh boy have you kept me waiting" joke about being the leader in waiting) was never going to lead them. Rant over But Boris isn't going to die soon IMHO. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,479 Posted August 8, 2018 If Boris ever became PM, this book will look a bit dated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,588 Posted August 9, 2018 9 hours ago, msc said: If Boris ever became PM, this book will look a bit dated. I bought that book for 10p in The Works during a clearout. There are some interesting counter-factuals but there is a seriously disturbed atheist wank fantasy about The Assassination of Pope Benedict. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,479 Posted August 9, 2018 3 hours ago, Bibliogryphon said: I bought that book for 10p in The Works during a clearout. There are some interesting counter-factuals but there is a seriously disturbed atheist wank fantasy about The Assassination of Pope Benedict. The first book - Prime Minister Portillo - was quite good, ending with a hilarious bit by Iain Dale about the Tories winning the 2001 election. Mind you, it also has a bizarre character by Bernard Ingham on Michael Heseltine over Westland, sadly for Ingham the 30 year rule produced a bunch of document which suggested he was deliberately talking bollocks. Imagine! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,337 Posted August 9, 2018 Now an investigation into BoJo.This must make a leadership challenge inevitable now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,062 Posted May 16, 2019 Ready to become Prime Minister when Tezza steps down. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted May 16, 2019 2 hours ago, YoungWillz said: Ready to become Prime Minister when Tezza steps down. We're doomed, doomed I'm telling you, doomed. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,062 Posted June 25, 2019 After his wine spilling episode, things seem to get worse for Boris as this never aired interview when he was Foreign Secretary has come to light: 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,062 Posted July 23, 2019 And so it came to pass that a silver haired fat Tory took us into Europe in 1973, and now a gold haired fat Tory will...perhaps...take us out. Both were and will be responsible for civil disorder, increases in unemployment, perhaps even increased power cuts. Both had or have breathtaking optimism, unmarried when "elected". It's just a little bit of history repeating..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,152 Posted July 23, 2019 Boris is PM? FFS. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 861 Posted July 23, 2019 You know the old saying we get "more like America everyday". I think we made it today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,593 Posted July 23, 2019 I give him six months. I predicted TM right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,062 Posted July 23, 2019 3 hours ago, ladyfiona said: I give him six months. I predicted TM right. I give him less if Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe dies in prison in Iran. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,657 Posted July 24, 2019 11 hours ago, ladyfiona said: I give him six months. I predicted TM right. The first 100 days take him to Halloween and his deadline to leave Europe. Six months looks ambitious to me 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,608 Posted July 25, 2019 Intends to live to at least 2050. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,657 Posted July 25, 2019 50 minutes ago, The Old Crem said: Intends to live to at least 2050. Spencer Perceval intended to live a long time too, didn't see his 50th birthday Politicians sometimes piss off the wrong people Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,152 Posted July 25, 2019 1 hour ago, maryportfuncity said: Spencer Perceval intended to live a long time too, didn't see his 50th birthday Politicians sometimes piss off the wrong people Boris has done well to survive this long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,657 Posted July 25, 2019 3 hours ago, Toast said: Boris has done well to survive this long. Aye, has he made a statement about increasing the powers of the Child Support Agency yet? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,657 Posted July 25, 2019 Oh aye and...currently top of the Sickipedia: Can't see Boris staying at no 10 for very long. A Paki is moving next door to him 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,229 Posted August 11, 2019 Marina Wheeler, the ex wife of Boris Johnson, has revealed her cancer diagnosis. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skinny kiltrunner 553 Posted August 11, 2019 15 minutes ago, Joey Russ said: Marina Wheeler, the ex wife of Boris Johnson, has revealed her cancer diagnosis. Yes, but.... https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/marina-wheeler-boris-johnsons-wife-says-im-cancer-free-after-two-ops-rg2jnf08j Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,062 Posted August 24, 2019 Bawjaws is in Biarritz. Which is surprising. Because he looks like there's plenty of Biarritz in him. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
