citybiker Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 The French presidential elections could prove to be EU turning point, unpredictable is the current 'buzzword'.https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/french-election-2017-voters-go-to-the-polls-in-wide-open-contest/ar-BBAaul9?li=BBoPRmxIt's worth monitoring the outcome of this particular election as the EU are very nervous indeed.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouse Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 1 hour ago, nontabury said: I believe she's only standing for the local council,not Westminster,or even the county council in Edinburgh.in fact her affiliation to UKIP is just about zero. Over my head, I'm afraid ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouse Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Well reasoned comments from Blair http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-39685678 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citybiker Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Well reasoned comments from Blair http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-39685678Sorry Grouse, Blair is a behind the scenes power hungry egotist.Doesn't respect the EU result, and along with Tim Farron would do anything given have the chance to reverse the Brexit result.He is past political vermin (excuse my harsh term) of the highest order.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Sorry Grouse, Blair is a behind the scenes power hungry egotist.Doesn't respect the EU result, and along with Tim Farron would do anything given have the chance to reverse the Brexit result.He is past political vermin (excuse my harsh term) of the highest order.Sent from my iPad using TapatalkI'm not keen on Blair either, but he's spot on about Brexit and the disaster awaiting the UK if it's not either reversed or watered down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vogie Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, citybiker said: Sorry Grouse, Blair is a behind the scenes power hungry egotist. Doesn't respect the EU result, and along with Tim Farron would do anything given have the chance to reverse the Brexit result. He is past political vermin (excuse my harsh term) of the highest order. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk And we believe what Tone says don't we, he is a bigger liar than Tom Pepper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citybiker Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I'm not keen on Blair either, but he's spot on about Brexit and the disaster awaiting the UK if it's not either reversed or watered down.I'd like to see evidence of the Brexit disaster waiting to happen to the UK prior to making a conclusion.Also, I've just seen the R4 interview where Blair actually accepts the EU result, and states he's so passionate about Brexit he's tempted to return to politics, saying that May's Brexit is 'unreasonable'.Simple Hypocrisy, so passionate that he didn't offer the electorate the vote [emoji849]Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouse Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 (edited) OK, off topic but interesting St George, ( it's his day today) Patron Saint of England was Turkish! I kid you not! http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/st-georges-day-2016-who-was-saint-george-why-is-he-englands-patron-saint-st-george-dragon-slay-kill-a6997016.html Maybe Boris is a descendent? Edited April 23, 2017 by Grouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 1 minute ago, citybiker said: I'd like to see evidence of the Brexit disaster waiting to happen to the UK prior to making a conclusion. Also, I've just seen the R4 interview where Blair actually accepts the EU result, and states he's so passionate about Brexit he's tempted to return to politics, saying that May's Brexit is 'unreasonable'. Simple Hypocrisy, so passionate that he didn't offer the electorate the vote Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk People tend to accept that their limbs have been amputated, even if they don't like it. When things are screwed up in big time, it's a good reason to be tempted to come back to politics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vogie Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 (edited) 3 minutes ago, oilinki said: People tend to accept that their limbs have been amputated, even if they don't like it. When things are screwed up in big time, it's a good reason to be tempted to come back to politics. Which party would he join, seeing most of the country hates him, where do you think he would fit in. Is there a party called Ulie or maybe Ufib? Edited April 23, 2017 by vogie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouse Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 8 minutes ago, citybiker said: I'd like to see evidence of the Brexit disaster waiting to happen to the UK prior to making a conclusion. Also, I've just seen the R4 interview where Blair actually accepts the EU result, and states he's so passionate about Brexit he's tempted to return to politics, saying that May's Brexit is 'unreasonable'. Simple Hypocrisy, so passionate that he didn't offer the electorate the vote Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk A referendum is a cop out for the executive. Fancy a referendum on bringing back hanging? How about abolishing taxes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citybiker Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Which party would he join, seeing most of the country hates him, where do you think he would fit in. Is there a party called Ulie or maybe Ufib?He wouldn't join a party he'd start one.Given half the chance, front woman Gina Millar as you have to media savvy at least to stand up to scrutiny and be very aware & knowledgeable, SME are vital criteria in today's climate of ruthless politics.I've (briefly) researched how much Blair wants to return yet knows his best place is behind the scene's in consultation role. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 2 hours ago, Grouse said: Who's barber? My barber never said that ( something for the weekend, sir? Was more usual) Your trailing off and loosing me buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouse Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 8 minutes ago, elgordo38 said: Your trailing off and loosing me buddy. You mentioned Barber.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khun Han Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 53 minutes ago, citybiker said: He wouldn't join a party he'd start one. Given half the chance, front woman Gina Millar as you have to media savvy at least to stand up to scrutiny and be very aware & knowledgeable, SME are vital criteria in today's climate of ruthless politics. I've (briefly) researched how much Blair wants to return yet knows his best place is behind the scene's in consultation role. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk It was, I think, fellow member Orac (a remainer) who recently described Blair as slightly less popular than Gary Glitter . If Project Fear wants to kill off what's left of it's increasingly desperate rearguard campaign, putting Blair back into frontline politics is the way to go . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 51 minutes ago, Grouse said: You mentioned Barber.... ....and some people are starting to troll. Please stay on topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nontabury Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 13 hours ago, oilinki said: People tend to accept that their limbs have been amputated, even if they don't like it. When things are screwed up in big time, it's a good reason to be tempted to come back to politics. If you were British,you would know that Tony WMD Blair is hated by the vast majority of the people,and that is from all sides of the political divide. He can take a fair share of the credit as to why the UK is now screwed up. Not that he's too bothered, having made £50+million from his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 46 minutes ago, nontabury said: Not that he's too bothered, having made £50+million from his career. The world is full of Blairs and Blair style politicians. It is the eve of destruction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 7 minutes ago, elgordo38 said: The world is full of Blairs and Blair style politicians. It is the eve of destruction. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfZVu0alU0I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieK Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 14 hours ago, Grouse said: A referendum is a cop out for the executive. Fancy a referendum on bringing back hanging? How about abolishing taxes? You going to tell Sturgeon that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 4 minutes ago, billd766 said: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfZVu0alU0I That phrase was floating around in my mind from somewhere and you confirmed from where. A song ahead of its time. Video was good to. Thanks for updating me. So much floats around in my mind today. When I pass it will be a permanent reset I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieK Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 14 hours ago, oilinki said: People tend to accept that their limbs have been amputated, even if they don't like it. When things are screwed up in big time, it's a good reason to be tempted to come back to politics. The only person who thinks Blair is a good politician is Blair. He cared so much for the county he gave Brown the premiership, so he could go make millions on the talk circuit. Any political situation he has been involved with since has been a total failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 43 minutes ago, CharlieK said: The only person who thinks Blair is a good politician is Blair. He cared so much for the county he gave Brown the premiership, so he could go make millions on the talk circuit. Any political situation he has been involved with since has been a total failure. Failed politicians always seem to find suckers to pay big bucks to listen on the rubber chicken circuit. They give those "How I conned voters and got away with it" speeches or translated "How to succeed in business without really trying" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 52 minutes ago, elgordo38 said: That phrase was floating around in my mind from somewhere and you confirmed from where. A song ahead of its time. Video was good to. Thanks for updating me. So much floats around in my mind today. When I pass it will be a permanent reset I guess. The song and singer rang an instant bell with me so it was easy. My appreciation of "modern pop" music gave up the ghost when Freddie Mercury from Queen died in 1991. Sure there the odd singer and song I can get along with nowadays but not that many. My apologies to all for my post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 1 hour ago, CharlieK said: How about abolishing taxes? Thats been done already mostly effecting the rich. You of course have picked up the slack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dick dasterdly Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 5 minutes ago, elgordo38 said: Thats been done already mostly effecting the rich. You of course have picked up the slack. I think you picked up the wrong poster when replying, but I agree with your point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 3 hours ago, dick dasterdly said: I think you picked up the wrong poster when replying, but I agree with your point. Sorry mate pre lunch post don't do well on an empty stomach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citybiker Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 The only person who thinks Blair is a good politician is Blair. He cared so much for the county he gave Brown the premiership, so he could go make millions on the talk circuit. Any political situation he has been involved with since has been a total failure. Maybe he should be given a 2nd opportunity at his Middle East Peace Envoy post. Damascus is missing you Mr Blair. On another note, I see JC wants to Abolish food banks, ban Zero hour contracts and set a minimum £10 hr. Food banks for people unable to manage their finances properly.Companies will relocate where they can operate zero hour, everyone loses.How many companies can afford to pay £10 without job cuts? http://labourlist.org/2017/04/corbyns-vision-for-britain-the-policies-labour-is-set-to-include-in-its-manifesto/ Who advises the Labour Party these days? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 7 hours ago, billd766 said: The song and singer rang an instant bell with me so it was easy. My appreciation of "modern pop" music gave up the ghost when Freddie Mercury from Queen died in 1991. Sure there the odd singer and song I can get along with nowadays but not that many. My apologies to all for my post. Forgiven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nontabury Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 23 minutes ago, citybiker said: Maybe he should be given a 2nd opportunity at his Middle East Peace Envoy post. Damascus is missing you Mr Blair. On another note, I see JC wants to Abolish food banks, ban Zero hour contracts and set a minimum £10 hr. Food banks for people unable to manage their finances properly. Companies will relocate where they can operate zero hour, everyone loses. How many companies can afford to pay £10 without job cuts? http://labourlist.org/2017/04/corbyns-vision-for-britain-the-policies-labour-is-set-to-include-in-its-manifesto/ Who advises the Labour Party these days? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk I beleive this is JC principle advisor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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