Body Snatcher 44 107 Posted April 12, 2013 Thought I'd try my hand at creating a another thread yet again. now that the old girl has shuffled off,the UK's new elder statesman is John Major; although only 70 years of age he may warrant some commentary from time to time. Does anyone have any thoughts. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted April 12, 2013 I'm sorry, who were we talking about? I dozed off for a few seconds there. Wait, I remember who you mean now. Wasn't he Terry Major-Ball's brother? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,588 Posted April 12, 2013 I've picked him for my 2035 DDP team. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted April 12, 2013 He will be around got a long long time. Too dour to have any health risks, unless Edwina had the clap... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted April 12, 2013 I think Gordon Brown and a small possibility Tony Blair will die before him. He might be the British Jimmy Carter in longevity not policy obviously . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,588 Posted April 12, 2013 I think Gordon Brown and a small possibility Tony Blair will die before him. He might be the British Jimmy Carter in longevity not policy obviously . I had the same feeling about Gordon Brown but didn't like to say so because I always feel a bit sorry for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted April 12, 2013 I think Gordon Brown and a small possibility Tony Blair will die before him. He might be the British Jimmy Carter in longevity not policy obviously . Just turned 70. The big C aside, he should last a couple more decades... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,588 Posted April 12, 2013 I think Gordon Brown and a small possibility Tony Blair will die before him. He might be the British Jimmy Carter in longevity not policy obviously . Just turned 70. The big C aside, he should last a couple more decades... His love of cricket and his general demenour suggest a person who is not living life on the edge, the only danger I envisage is him just stopping and nobody noticing for a couple of days. I think his acheivements are underrated and I am no Tory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,540 Posted April 12, 2013 Shall we start predicting the 2033 DeathList now? Steve Martin Prince Charles Al Gore Pee-Wee Herman Chicharito (inspiringly diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in December 2032) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,588 Posted April 12, 2013 Shall we start predicting the 2033 DeathList now? Steve Martin Prince Charles Al Gore Pee-Wee Herman Chicharito (inspiringly diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in December 2032) Zsa Zsa Gabor 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Body Snatcher 44 107 Posted April 12, 2013 Shall we start predicting the 2033 DeathList now? Steve Martin Prince Charles Al Gore Pee-Wee Herman Chicharito (inspiringly diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in December 2032) Hooray I started a thread that won't die in the arse... P.S. the Anna Wing thread has been going great guns for nearly 10 years... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted April 12, 2013 Shall we start predicting the 2033 DeathList now? Prince Charles In which case we should get the Queen on the 2034 list... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest American Sports Fan Posted April 12, 2013 Shall we start predicting the 2033 DeathList now? Steve Martin Prince Charles Al Gore Pee-Wee Herman Chicharito (inspiringly diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in December 2032) Zsa Zsa Gabor Keith Richards, Stephen King, and Yanni - a scary trio if there ever was one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted April 12, 2013 The next British PM to snuff it wil be Gordon Brown.he's such a miserabl e old sod and being scottish he almost certainly has heart disease what with eating all those deep fried mars bars! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted April 12, 2013 The next British PM to snuff it wil be Gordon Brown.he's such a miserabl e old sod and being scottish he almost certainly has heart disease what with eating all those deep fried mars bars! Quite soon the list of British pm's will be finite. How many alive now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,992 Posted April 12, 2013 4 are alive - Major, Blair, Brown and Cameron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perfect Passing 277 Posted April 13, 2013 John Major has a while to go yet, I suspect. May be our attention could be served on Ex Deputy Prime Ministers: Heseltine (Age), Prescott (Poor Diet), Clegg (er... Hated by Students)! Did Mrs T have a Deputy? I can't imagine the power obsessed mother of all female prime ministers sharing any such role. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted April 13, 2013 Did Mrs T have a Deputy? Willie Whitelaw. http://en.wikipedia....scount_Whitelaw During his period as Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the Lords, Margaret Thatcher relied on Whitelaw heavily, famously announcing that "every Prime Minister needs a Willie". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perfect Passing 277 Posted April 13, 2013 Did Mrs T have a Deputy? Willie Whitelaw. http://en.wikipedia....scount_Whitelaw During his period as Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the Lords, Margaret Thatcher relied on Whitelaw heavily, famously announcing that "every Prime Minister needs a Willie". Thanks Doc for the link, Lord Howe is the other ex deputy PM to keep an eye on then, although he didn't look too bad on all the Thatcher eulogies this week, I thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,535 Posted April 14, 2013 We have at least 8-10 years before Major to go. Churchill (d. 1965) Atlee (d. 1967) Eden (d. 1977) McMillan (d. 1986) Douglas-Home (d. 1995) Wilson (d. 1995) Heath (d. 2005) Callaghan (d. 2005) Thatcher (d. 2013) Or perhaps Major and Blair will go together one year like Douglas-Home & Wilson in 1995 and also Heath and Callaghan in 2005. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,540 Posted June 5, 2013 John Major's dad was born in 1879. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergie86 376 Posted March 29, 2018 54 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: 75 today. That means I have the same birthday as John Major didn’t know that and I don’t know if I like it lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,066 Posted March 29, 2018 7 minutes ago, Fergie86 said: That means I have the same birthday as John Major didn’t know that and I don’t know if I like it lol Happy birthday Fergie. You also share a birthday with Norman Tebbit. Just to add to your woes... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leon Brittan 294 Posted March 29, 2018 Happy birthday Lord Major and Lord Tebbit. two proper British Politicians 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
