Who likes Boris?
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Re: Who likes Boris?
Why, does your source say we're signing him?
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Re: Who likes Boris?
Me.
He has the unenviable task of trying to run a Country in the middle of a pandemic.
He has the unenviable task of trying to run a Country in the middle of a pandemic.
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Oh gawd not another political thread ...AndrewJB will be along soon with his party manifesto ...
Re:Boris , no feelings either way but he’s been dealt possibly the worse hand in political history
Re:Boris , no feelings either way but he’s been dealt possibly the worse hand in political history
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Lovable rogue not up to the top job though.
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I quite like him tbh. I think he’s doing okay through a tough time. People forget he’s also had to come through his own health scare during this time.
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Not sure I agree with that seeing as it's the same hand that every other world leader has been dealt. He will be judged relative to them.AlargeClaret wrote: ↑Tue Sep 22, 2020 3:27 pmOh gawd not another political thread ...AndrewJB will be along soon with his party manifesto ...
Re:Boris , no feelings either way but he’s been dealt possibly the worse hand in political history
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If he put the same amount of time running the country as he does going on holiday and getting women up the duff we as a country would be world beaters
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Clueless bungling buffoon. Out of 68 million population we had to choose between him and Corbyn. God help us.
Could be worse maybe, 250m and choose between Trump and Biden
Could be worse maybe, 250m and choose between Trump and Biden
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You try fighting a pandemic while only working ten hours a week.
Amazing that there are people around who think he’s done a good job.
What do they think things would look like if he’d done a bad job. Scary.
Amazing that there are people around who think he’s done a good job.
What do they think things would look like if he’d done a bad job. Scary.
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Prepared all his life to play the role of Falstaff only when the curtains opened he found himself cast as Henry V.
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Quite correct and with the odd noble exception they’re all having a pretty torrid time of it .I was referring to British politics as such. I don’t think any party would have done much different tbf though Boris’s political style is really not helped by such a crisis as he’s a strictly a “ momentum “ politician imo
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Agreed, he probably would have done a good at galvanising the country to some extent to 'get Brexit done'. And I also think the country was pretty much behind him at the start of the COVID pandemic when we first went into lockdown, but as the situation has progressed he has been exposed as utterly out of his depth.AlargeClaret wrote: ↑Tue Sep 22, 2020 4:14 pmQuite correct and with the odd noble exception they’re all having a pretty torrid time of it .I was referring to British politics as such. I don’t think any party would have done much different tbf though Boris’s political style is really not helped by such a crisis as he’s a strictly a “ momentum “ politician imo
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Brought up with expectation that he would inevitably succeed. But has had to be a chancer to do it. I suspect the British public are now catching on to the reality that he’s not up to to the job he has landed.
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As many as ten hours a week?Bordeauxclaret wrote: ↑Tue Sep 22, 2020 3:53 pmYou try fighting a pandemic while only working ten hours a week.
Amazing that there are people around who think he’s done a good job.
What do they think things would look like if he’d done a bad job. Scary.
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Do people believe he only works when he's seen in the commons, or on tv.... Really? Do they?
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I think he is doing a fantastic job and I really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really really, really, really, really, really really, really, really, really, really, really like him.
What a stupid fu.cking thread to post, get a life.
What a stupid fu.cking thread to post, get a life.
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just watched a clip on TV...
"tighten up on rule of six, so weddings are limited to 15..."
no wonder people dont take any notice when the soundbites dont even make any sense.
He also used "a stitch in time saves nine" which when you research the origins (below) it makes you wonder what the message is for the care homes that are having exponential growth in covid infections again...
"tighten up on rule of six, so weddings are limited to 15..."
no wonder people dont take any notice when the soundbites dont even make any sense.
He also used "a stitch in time saves nine" which when you research the origins (below) it makes you wonder what the message is for the care homes that are having exponential growth in covid infections again...
granted I do question the French origin story... seems suspect just like Boris...“A stitch in time saves nine” is a French proverb dating back to the early 1700’s. It was a sailing term that had a specific meaning. When burying someone at sea, nine pounds of shot was used to weigh the body sack. Then, when the sack was stitched closed, the last stitch was passed through a body part. This kept the shroud and body together.
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My wife does. Well....
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Surely only the most blinkered will still follow that selfish, self-satisfying pillock.
But unfortunately, people in this country will believe any old ******** printed in our disgraceful national press.
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I don’t dislike him, he’s like that dopey teacher at school that hasn’t a clue that all his students are taking the **** out of him.
I don’t know enough about politics to understand if he’s doing a good job, I just look at the tv and shake my head when he’s talking, as he doesn’t fill me with any sort of confidence and the guys running the country
I don’t know enough about politics to understand if he’s doing a good job, I just look at the tv and shake my head when he’s talking, as he doesn’t fill me with any sort of confidence and the guys running the country
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The same hand that Jacinda Ardern was dealt with in New Zealand... look at the sodding difference in how they've handled it!AlargeClaret wrote: ↑Tue Sep 22, 2020 3:27 pmOh gawd not another political thread ...AndrewJB will be along soon with his party manifesto ...
Re:Boris , no feelings either way but he’s been dealt possibly the worse hand in political history
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All his mates and cronies who are getting the excellent and well remunerated contracts for activities or products they have no experience of, contacts for or stock for really like him.
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Very much a man's man politician in my opinion, with flaws admittedly but doesn't shirk responsibility & represents the british bulldog spirit we've been woefully lacking for years regarding other PMs, I can't think of anybody else instantly recovering from the virus & still leading the country for that he commands respect.
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Jakubclaret wrote: ↑Tue Sep 22, 2020 5:55 pmVery much a man's man politician in my opinion, with flaws admittedly but doesn't shirk responsibility & represents the british bulldog spirit we've been woefully lacking for years regarding other PMs, I can't think of anybody else instantly recovering from the virus & still leading the country for that he commands respect.
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How old are you, 6?
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Zlatan wrote: ↑Tue Sep 22, 2020 5:39 pmjust watched a clip on TV...
"tighten up on rule of six, so weddings are limited to 15..."
no wonder people dont take any notice when the soundbites dont even make any sense.
He also used "a stitch in time saves nine" which when you research the origins (below) it makes you wonder what the message is for the care homes that are having exponential growth in covid
infections again...
Still good news on funerals though where you can have upto 30 ffs. The man's an oaf
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Jakubclaret wrote: ↑Tue Sep 22, 2020 5:55 pmVery much a man's man politician in my opinion, with flaws admittedly but doesn't shirk responsibility & represents the british bulldog spirit we've been woefully lacking for years regarding other PMs, I can't think of anybody else instantly recovering from the virus & still leading the country for that he commands respect.
Could you define "british bulldog spirit"?
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Two completely different countries, ones filled with big cities, the other has large areas of nothing, where nobody ever comes in contact with anyone else.fidelcastro wrote: ↑Tue Sep 22, 2020 5:48 pmThe same hand that Jacinda Ardern was dealt with in New Zealand... look at the sodding difference in how they've handled it!
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It’s clear what the restrictions are. He’s making a exception for weddings/funerals. Why people can’t understand that I don’t know.Zlatan wrote: ↑Tue Sep 22, 2020 5:39 pmjust watched a clip on TV...
"tighten up on rule of six, so weddings are limited to 15..."
no wonder people dont take any notice when the soundbites dont even make any sense.
He also used "a stitch in time saves nine" which when you research the origins (below) it makes you wonder what the message is for the care homes that are having exponential growth in covid infections again...
granted I do question the French origin story... seems suspect just like Boris...
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'doesn't shirk responsibility'
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not really but if the alternative is labour then there is no alternative.
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Corbyn lost the election just after the Salisbury " poisonings " of the Skripals, when Mrs May got up in the house and castigated Russia, based on an examination of the substance used. Thirty six Countries had condemned the Russian actions, and Corbyn said, " We demand that Moscow be sent a sample of the poison so they can " catagorically say whether it's one of their nerve agents " !!
As for Trump v Biden, the first TV debate between the two is scheduled for a week today, in Cleveland, moderated by a FOX news anchor. Two more are due on the 7th and 15th of October ..... I suspect we'll find out whether Biden is " losing his faculties " or not ...
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I would argue that Churchill had a rather bigger issue on his plate ...AlargeClaret wrote: ↑Tue Sep 22, 2020 3:27 pmOh gawd not another political thread ...AndrewJB will be along soon with his party manifesto ...
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I liked him as London mayor. Granted, that's because I don't live there, but he couldn't bugger up the rest of the country in that role.
I suppose that this is what happens when the country basis its opinions on twitterbollux and face book and catchphrases that sound good but don't stand up to even the basic scrutiny rather than on something with a bit more gravitas.
I suppose that this is what happens when the country basis its opinions on twitterbollux and face book and catchphrases that sound good but don't stand up to even the basic scrutiny rather than on something with a bit more gravitas.
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Yeah, that's right, no one in New Zealand has any friends, family or neighbours... only the sheep
You'll be telling me that Boris is doing a fine job next!
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Boris likes Boris
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Agree it's marginal though, covid & brexit is a double combo as opposed to WW2 I'm not splitting hairs.Clarets4me wrote: ↑Tue Sep 22, 2020 6:09 pmI would argue that Churchill had a rather bigger issue on his plate ...
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Put it this way.
Remember this , if the country had been stupid enough to have given the keys to Number 10 Dowming Street to labour.
Not only would we still fighting the very same unprecedented global pandemic. But we'd have the ridiculous spectacle of Keir Starmer going to negotiate a trade deal with his chums in Brussels. Then returning to campaign against it in another divisive EU referendum!!
The same pandemic with yet another grinding referendum campaign thrown in for good measure! The long dark winter months would simply fly by!
Count your blessings.
Remember this , if the country had been stupid enough to have given the keys to Number 10 Dowming Street to labour.
Not only would we still fighting the very same unprecedented global pandemic. But we'd have the ridiculous spectacle of Keir Starmer going to negotiate a trade deal with his chums in Brussels. Then returning to campaign against it in another divisive EU referendum!!
The same pandemic with yet another grinding referendum campaign thrown in for good measure! The long dark winter months would simply fly by!
Count your blessings.
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he is clearly an intelligent bloke, and the dimwitted like him for his media chump personna, and the fact they can call him Boris.
tough job he's got at the minute, taking flak for trying to undo the mess the thick british public have wandered into .
tough job he's got at the minute, taking flak for trying to undo the mess the thick british public have wandered into .
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True, but that’s not the point of the thread.RingoMcCartney wrote: ↑Tue Sep 22, 2020 6:18 pmPut it this way.
Remember this , if the country had been stupid enough to have given the keys to Number 10 Dowming Street to labour.
Not only would we still fighting the very same unprecedented global pandemic. But we'd have the ridiculous spectacle of Keir Starmer going to negotiate a trade deal with his chums in Brussels. Then returning to campaign against it in another divisive EU referendum!!
The same pandemic with yet another grinding referendum campaign thrown in for good measure! The long dark winter months would simply fly by!
Count your blessings.
As a guy I can’t stand him, nor most of his cabinet.
He won’t see out his tenure, he’s been promoted way above his ability.
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I don't dislike him and he doesn't make me want to put my foot through the TV like some previous PM's.
Yeah he's made mistakes, but to me he's spending way to much time trying to please people who will never like him.
I think any PM would've made errors with this Pandemic unfortunately.
I'll judge him on Brexit and the aftermath from that more than I will on this pandemic.
Yeah he's made mistakes, but to me he's spending way to much time trying to please people who will never like him.
I think any PM would've made errors with this Pandemic unfortunately.
I'll judge him on Brexit and the aftermath from that more than I will on this pandemic.
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You’ve won the thread and the message board!!Wile E Coyote wrote: ↑Tue Sep 22, 2020 6:21 pmhe is clearly an intelligent bloke, and the dimwitted like him for his media chump personna, and the fact they can call him Boris.
tough job he's got at the minute, taking flak for trying to undo the mess the thick british public have wandered into .
Congratulations Wile!!
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We've had several PM's been promoted above their ability but you've labelled him the worst in your lifetime.Granny WeatherWax wrote: ↑Tue Sep 22, 2020 6:21 pmTrue, but that’s not the point of the thread.
As a guy I can’t stand him, nor most of his cabinet.
He won’t see out his tenure, he’s been promoted way above his ability.
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Hes a bellend
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Tbf though, I know what I’d rather be doing.THEWELLERNUT70 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 22, 2020 3:39 pmIf he put the same amount of time running the country as he does going on holiday and getting women up the duff we as a country would be world beaters