I had a dream last night that I managed to persuade the Queen that the whole political system was so FUBAR that she should just step in and we'd go back to a good old-fashioned dynastic monarchy for a few generations.Oddly, on waking, the idea didn't seem to lose a great deal of merit.
Still should probably avoid strong cheese before retiring.
(Still should probably avoid strong cheese before retiring.
barryheadwound Mul-ti-pass? Multipass!,
Wed 6 Aug 2014, 16:07,
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My concern would bea certain chap due to follow Queenie. We'd prolly be begging for the return of our 'democracy' within days.
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Wed 6 Aug 2014, 16:19,
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There is that, I'll grant.I think the strategy is that he chucks in the towel and abdicates toot sweet and then it would go to William who's an All Round Good Egg - flies those rescue helicopter things dontchaknow.
Anyhow even if he sticks with it I'd take Chuck at the helm over Boris any day.
(Anyhow even if he sticks with it I'd take Chuck at the helm over Boris any day.
barryheadwound Mul-ti-pass? Multipass!,
Wed 6 Aug 2014, 16:26,
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step one - restore monarchy, execute all politicians
step two - execute monarchy and all its tentacles, lords, earls, dukes etc., distribute wealth and property to teh people
step three - jelly party tiem
(step two - execute monarchy and all its tentacles, lords, earls, dukes etc., distribute wealth and property to teh people
step three - jelly party tiem
empire of the pussycat requires more champage,
Wed 6 Aug 2014, 18:25,
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Elected members of parliament or magic space wizard appointed ruler? I think I prefer elections. Monarchy sort of made sense when it was about the guy who could best protect your tribe. Once it became hereditary representative of space wizard, not so much.
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Smallbrainfield,
Wed 6 Aug 2014, 19:23,
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The trouble is that he plays up the bumbling oaf thing so well.People forget what a reprehensible tory arse he actually is. It's dangerous to think because someone looks a certain way, they're harmless.
I always think President Assad looks like he's probably quite a nice guy, then I remember he's the president of Syria and also he's a dentist.
(I always think President Assad looks like he's probably quite a nice guy, then I remember he's the president of Syria and also he's a dentist.
Smallbrainfield,
Wed 6 Aug 2014, 16:43,
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I can't decide which is worsehim being a complete fucking fool
or him pretending to be one to trick people in to liking him
(or him pretending to be one to trick people in to liking him
HappyToast Groat froth,
Wed 6 Aug 2014, 17:00,
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I liked him when he was a free market advocate and newspaper columnist.I still like him somewhat now. If you agree with somebody's politics, that can change your take from "complete fucking fool" to "disarmingly silly", and from "tricksy deceitful facade" to "complex personality with unexpected deep ideas".
I looked at the comments on the BBC article about his return to parliament, and something like 15 of the 20 top rated comments said things like you and Smallbrainfield: "Yes he’s a character, but there is a sinister sub plot to Boris. His affability is an obvious act", all that sort of stuff. The idea seems to be that he's tricking people into forgetting he has right wing politics by clowning around. I don't think that's actually deliberate at all, I think he's just a clownish individual with right wing politics, and is genuinely a bit nice. It's completely true that you should be aware of his politics when casting a vote, and not concentrating on his hair or what he did on a tightrope or anything like that. But I don't think he's sinister or devious. To some extent, OK, he acts foolish as a kind of social crutch to make public speaking easier, but lots of people do that, and if you like the person, it appears charming.
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Wed 6 Aug 2014, 20:25,
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I looked at the comments on the BBC article about his return to parliament, and something like 15 of the 20 top rated comments said things like you and Smallbrainfield: "Yes he’s a character, but there is a sinister sub plot to Boris. His affability is an obvious act", all that sort of stuff. The idea seems to be that he's tricking people into forgetting he has right wing politics by clowning around. I don't think that's actually deliberate at all, I think he's just a clownish individual with right wing politics, and is genuinely a bit nice. It's completely true that you should be aware of his politics when casting a vote, and not concentrating on his hair or what he did on a tightrope or anything like that. But I don't think he's sinister or devious. To some extent, OK, he acts foolish as a kind of social crutch to make public speaking easier, but lots of people do that, and if you like the person, it appears charming.
Is it necessary to remind you that he is both a Tory AND a politician?It was quite easy to believe that "Call me Dave" Cameron was nice, when he was only leader of the opposition. Self-serving, deceitful bastards are not nice.
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monster munch person, man, woman... camera... TV?,
Thu 7 Aug 2014, 0:00,
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I thought I saw someone in the background of your picturebut when I looked closer... nope, absolutely no-one.
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The Silent Channel is getting his recommended 5-a-day,
Wed 6 Aug 2014, 17:37,
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