Dominic Cummings.
Not even Trump or Berlusconi could make politics so "interesting".
Do you believe what Mr.Cummings said to L.Kussenberg?
I do.
For the record, I'm neither lefty nor Brit. I don't even live in Britain any longer...
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Dominic Cummings.
Not even Trump or Berlusconi could make politics so "interesting".
Do you believe what Mr.Cummings said to L.Kussenberg?
I do.
For the record, I'm neither lefty nor Brit. I don't even live in Britain any longer...
Last year Cummings was considered a lying x by much of the population, now they hang on every word. Sifting the lies from the truth from gross exaggeration in all politics seems near impossible to me, and this is all reminiscent of the school playground and petty revenges.
Truth or lies I have no idea, but I would never give the man a job.
What amuses me is that for every accusation, the UK public seems to say "yeah, we thought that might have been the case, but we still think Johnson is OK."
Most of it seems to centre around Johnson's alleged uninformed decision making and lack of judgement. Which we're used to in politicians, and isn't going to bring the government down. For all the mud Cummings is throwing, he's yet to grasp that it's tabloid tittle tattle that fells politicians, not whether they are competent.
[QUOTE=Gambatte;675062]Dominic Cummings.
Do you believe what Mr.Cummings said to L.Kussenberg?
I wouldn't p*** on Cummings or Kuenssberg if either of them were on fire!
I wish he had kept his hand away from his mouth - so often it was hard to tell if he was grinning/laughing/scowling. A fascinating hour of TV, whatever you think of the two individuals.
I missed it, i was out running.
One thing that always seems to come to the fore is the fact that people expect politicians and well embedded advisors like DC to be honest and professional. I don't expect that at all, which is why none of them ever disappoint me.
People like Keunssberg contribute to this culture of high expectation too, by asking questions like 'do you feel you've let the public down' etc. Its nothing more than outrage porn to me; people who don't care that much start feeling let down and being bothered about it all.
I can't see myself voting ever again.
Would you prefer it if we had a system of direct democracy something more like Switzerland?
Apparently this can produce unexpected results such as, banning cars on Sundays, building Minarets, or in our case Brexit.
I was not aware of this bigfella, thanks: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_S...ret_referendum
I see there have been some less contentious examples that demonstrate how direct democracy can work well too.
Take your pick from the list here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popula...lar_initiative
Protecting wetlands and curbing excessive executive pay seem more laudable. But it seems a very mixed picture.
How about a start date for Xmas. Kicking it off early September is appalling.
And while we're at it, New Year is too close to Christmas. If we knocked all the months on, we could have new year celebrations at the end of what is now January.
I'd also like to ban the use of flour dusting on bread products. It doesn't help at all and it just sticks to your hands and then leaves flour marks on clothes.
Surely I could get 100,000 signature for each of these worthy causes. Oh, hang on - I need to move to Switzerland first. And I think that became harder after they passed tougher immigration laws following a popular initiative vote. :(
I was close to a girl who had spent time living in Switzerland (Geneva), and she told me about some very baffling rules and regulations over there...
There was something about putting your rubbish bins out at exactly the correct day (or time, or location, i can't quite remember the specifics), and any deviation from this would likely lead to immediate prosecution.
There were some other things, but that was the one which stuck in my mind.
Bit like Grove Road in Ilkley then.Quote:
Originally Posted by Travs
Which reminds me; one fine day the dustbin lorry reversed into our expensive electric gates - the lorry won.
The driver denied it of course: but the video camera on the back of the lorry recording everything didn't lie :)
Yes, it's a very regimented society. I've known a few people who have moved to Switzerland with work. Initially they have found the various rules very jarring, but then got used to it and appreciated how things seem to work much better.Quote:
Originally Posted by Travs
It makes me wonder if that model could be applied to other countries. But I'm not sure what's cause and what's effect. Are they agreeable and public spirited because they have these laws or the other way around? Certainly if you tried to instigate some of these laws in the UK, people would take to the streets!
In the years following independence in Singapore, Lee Kwan Yew and his associates regarded Switzerland as a good model for how a country could be run. There's a joke in Singapore that "It's a fine country": because you will get a fine of $500 for crossing the road in the wrong place, eating on a train, and other trivial offences.
I missed it as well. Very busy lately fitting work in between short breaks away.Quote:
Originally Posted by mr brightside
I don't expect them to be honest and professional either. I've become used to politicians generally ducking straight answers, and being evasive. Maybe avoiding the accusation of a lie by the skin of their teeth at times.
We don't usually hear the advisors though, at least until they've gone and then pop up as pundits on QT or writers in the papers such as Nick Timothy, Campbell, Steve Hilton...
I'd describe Cummings as different.
I've not seen any reason to say he is dishonest, although I do disagree with him on certain issues, I believe him to hold his views honestly.
In fact he has won his battles with the Electoral Commission and journos that have pointed the accusatory finger at him.
He was correct to call Hancock a liar, as he showed himself to be soon after Cummings described him as such.
I think he is also correct to describe many at the top of Government in which he included himself, as out of their depth.
Would you appoint BJ as CEO of M&S?
How about Priti Patel running BAE Systems?
I've felt for sometime the calibre of people in the Commons is at the lowest it has been in my lifetime.
So I believe him to be honest and the question I suppose is, should he divulge this information. Is he breaking trust, ethics, professional lines.
This is politics. He's been briefed against as well. Politics is full of anonymous briefings and leaks. I find it preferable that someone comes out and says it publicly whether in the Select Committee or in an interview. At least then there is something to scrutinise and challenge.
A little disappointing, I'd always assumed you would have a moat, Graham.Quote:
Originally Posted by Graham Breeze
Putting the correct bin out at the earliest opportunity is a great pleasure for many peopleQuote:
Originally Posted by Graham Breeze
Absolutely!Quote:
Originally Posted by millipede
And when I, in my reflective moments, look back at my career and pastimes and all I have achieved, I contemplate that all my triumphs, my achievements, the glory and honours of the past have led inexorably to my now being responsible for putting the bins out on time to bring joy and comfort to the lives of my fellow apartment dwellers. {This did mean the loss of the moat but the risk of my tumbling from the drawbridge after a bottle or two of fine claret on a dark winter night failed our rigorous risk assessment protocol}.
As I rest from my herculean labours I sometimes ponder if there might be a Knighhood in train for my services and the apogee of my life's work which, as my ultimate destiny, is well...almost Shakepearean.:)