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May or Sturgeon?

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trisher Wed 22-Mar-17 10:25:06

Ok the question is which is the better politician?
I'm going for Sturgeon. I find her a better speaker, she seems more sincere and more able to withstand questioning.
May sometimes looks like a rabbit in the headlights (I know I'm the leader but what do they want me to say ?)
Occasionally comes across as the Head girl (You must do what the Headmaster wants-it is his school)
And sometimes just seems to be a bit lost and needs her notes.
I know many of you will say it is my political views that have influenced my choice and you may be right. But let me know who you prefer.
Oh and completely un PC but quite fun I think Sturgeon has the better outfits!

Mycatisahacker Sun 19-May-19 23:43:29

Good god they are both awful!

Give me Ruth Davidson or Jess Phillips any day.

BrandonMoise Sun 19-May-19 23:30:29

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paddyann Thu 13-Apr-17 23:42:21

Mrs May's a "CHRISTIAN" well what a shock! She has some very unchristian policies....doesn't christianity tell us to care for the sick ,the poor ,the vulnerable ? These are the people she's targetting .....nothing "christian" about her,HYPOCRITE more like

daphnedill Thu 13-Apr-17 23:26:12

PS. I can't believe the comments about their clothes. Has politics really sunk this low?

daphnedill Thu 13-Apr-17 23:25:05

I wonder how many people dislike Sturgeon but think Farage deserves a knighthood. In my opinion, Sturgeon is by far the better politician, even though I disagree with her stance on Scottish independence.

Ruth1958 Thu 13-Apr-17 09:29:46

What have their clothes got to do with anything?
I admire May for saying she's a Christian, living like a Christian and being a Christian...and mentioning that very unPC word Christian at Easter

Ruth1958 Thu 13-Apr-17 09:27:36

Sturgeon the better politician! You're having a chortle surely! She's self obsessed, small minded, nationalistic and one of those truly embarrassing women who shouts, screams and goes on & on & on about her self interest. Give me May any day!

nigglynellie Thu 13-Apr-17 07:43:11

Yes I thought TM's speech from Downing Street was very moving and my admiration for her increased tenfold!
Day6, your description of NS is absolutely spot on - her obsession with Scottish independence is scary! In the event of this happening though, I understand there could be a problem with the Northern Isles? Before you all shout at me, it's only what I read!!

Jane10 Thu 13-Apr-17 07:19:50

Day6. Sturgeon most certainly doesn't speak for all Scots! Many of us are totally fed up at her obsession with independence. Wishing she'd get on with the day job!!

Day6 Tue 28-Mar-17 23:40:23

I thought May was absolutely stupendous after the Westminster attack. That night from Downing Street she spoke wonderfully well about British resolve, and our ability to stand undaunted against fanatic that I felt myself welling up. I watched her in the Commons the next day and for the first time in a long time I saw our elected representatives stand together in condemnation but also to congratulate Theresa May for her words. Every member who spoke, including Corbyn, associated themselves with her message. Cometh the hour, cometh the (wo)man.

I am not very fond of Sturgeon. She is like a dog with a bone, regarding independence for Scotland. I know she's not limited - she strikes me as being very sharp and astute - but for those without strong views about Scottish independence she comes across as a one trick pony. I've often wondered if she speaks for most Scots regarding a referendum...now, a while after the first failed attempt. I find her slightly scary.

rosesarered Tue 28-Mar-17 22:01:23

I think they may well do that now 'varian' although it was a ridiculous picture ( taken at a low 'level' and accompanied by a silly headline.

varian Tue 28-Mar-17 19:37:50

I take back what I said about both May and Sturgeon dressing appropriately for their roles. They should wear longer skirts to cover their knees if they don't want leg comments in the Daily Mail to divert attention from what they are saying - or maybe trousers like Angela Merkel who may very well have better legs than either of them but we will never know!

Jalima Mon 27-Mar-17 20:04:17

Angela must have wardrobes full of suits which all look the same, only the colour varies!

Jalima Mon 27-Mar-17 20:03:15

Mhairi Black is of course the new girl who got off to a spectacular start but seems to have problems with the rules.
She's never going to make Prefect status is she hmm

varian Mon 27-Mar-17 19:39:04

I cannot stand either Theresa May or Nicola Sturgeon but the last thing I would ever criticise is what they wear.

I actually think both of them dress in an appropriate way for a female politician. I have noticed that Sturgeon more often wears bright colours - like the Queen, in order to be noticed, and May more often wears navy, grey and black jackets, a bit more like a male politician, but I think they both get their looks right, insofar as they can.

Actually I prefer the "uniform" of Angela Merckel, usually black trousers and a coloured tailored jacket which does the job opf projecting her image.

Jane10 Fri 24-Mar-17 16:18:07

grin

trisher Fri 24-Mar-17 16:06:33

Mhairi Black is of course the new girl who got off to a spectacular start but seems to have problems with the rules. This has been reported to her Head of House, but if she continues along her present path a move might be advisable.

Jane10 Fri 24-Mar-17 13:00:22

Ruth can sure sort out bullies off the field!

Jalima Fri 24-Mar-17 12:03:58

If Theresa May is Headgirl Ruth Davison is captain of the hockey team
trisher nice one grin
watch your shins in the bully-off!

nigglynellie Fri 24-Mar-17 11:06:29

Not yet, but watch this space!!!

Fitzy54 Fri 24-Mar-17 10:04:41

It's not a bad team either. Just doesn't have many supporters! :-)

trisher Fri 24-Mar-17 09:58:32

Headmistresses tend to have power and follow their own agenda Jane10. May was appointed by a dodgy system and whoever supported her holds the real power. If she is a headmistress a group of school governors are running her. No Ruth does her best but should stick to the hockey team.

Jane10 Fri 24-Mar-17 09:52:45

I see Theresa May as more of a headmistress than a head girl somehow. I could just see her at prize giving awarding the annual medal for debating to Ruth D!

trisher Fri 24-Mar-17 09:35:19

If Theresa May is Headgirl Ruth Davison is captain of the hockey team grin

Fitzy54 Fri 24-Mar-17 09:08:51

Well Farnorth we'll have to agree to disagree on this one. Politics is much easier when you are pushing popular policies, and as far as I can see RD answers questions in just as straightforward a manner as NS. You might not like the answers but that's hardly the point. Il