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Boris Johnson at his best. Terrorism speech.

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Day6 Thu 07-Dec-17 11:25:16

Oh I know this means Boris Johnson will be criticised now by the majority of those who contribute to this forum, but his speech against terrorism (live from Whitehall now) is hitting the nail right on the head.

I see him usually as a buffoon, a bit of a liability and someone who speaks off the cuff and can be clumsy with words, but right now his insight and intelligence is impressive, as is his sensitivity for Islam, and he is extremely eloquent.

Boris Johnson in a new mode, which I'll admit is long overdue but I suspect in this speech he speaks for most of us. Bravo Mr Johnson, journalist, historian and politician.

OK, let the slagging off begin - or will he be given credit where credit is due?

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Jalima1108 Sat 09-Dec-17 17:12:05

Switzerland too - are they fighting for petrol and little else or are they uniting with others in the fight against terrorism?

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jura2 Sat 09-Dec-17 17:31:34

... or in causing it? The USA declared war on Irak in 2003 btw.

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Jalima1108 Sat 09-Dec-17 18:14:07

Ah well, that is another question - most of us did not agree with that, or of Blair being in Bush's pocket. However, having unleashed it all, then many more countries became involved - in an attempt to bring peace and to help fight terrorism.

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lemongrove Sat 09-Dec-17 21:06:34

Glad that you pointed out how many countries involved Jalima because it suits some peoples agenda to say that everything is always Britain and the US.Plus the fight against terrorism is far more than ‘petrol and little else’!

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NfkDumpling Sat 09-Dec-17 21:22:11

The media do like to give that impression. It’s always Britain and the USA and occasionally France. Thanks so much for the list!

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whitewave Sun 10-Dec-17 09:03:48

I wish Johnson the very best in his attempt to rescue our lady from the Iranian prison.

She is near to a complete breakdown, so needs someone with good diplomatic skills and intelligence on her side. Let us all hope he rises to the occasion.

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lemongrove Sun 10-Dec-17 09:15:22

There are other British citizens as well that Johnson is hoping to secure release ( or lesser sentences) for.He can only do so much with diplomacy though.It will be a ‘I’ll scratch your back if you scratch mine’ scenario.They are very unpredictable though.

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durhamjen Sun 10-Dec-17 09:43:04

Agreed, whitewave.
Showing your heart as usual, lemon.

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Baggs Sun 10-Dec-17 12:59:58

Good sense in your post, lem.

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Baggs Sun 10-Dec-17 13:00:33

And I agree with what ww said too, as I'm sure we all do.

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whitewave Sun 10-Dec-17 15:05:43

sadangry failed!

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whitewave Sun 10-Dec-17 15:48:48

Oh oh oh the court case has been postponed. I sooooo hope that is good news.

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lemongrove Sun 10-Dec-17 16:42:55

I have no idea what you mean durhamjen confused

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lemongrove Sun 10-Dec-17 16:44:31

If the court case has been postponed, it may mean they are thinking about release.

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Jalima1108 Sun 10-Dec-17 16:47:48

Shhh everyone, don't mention it, or is it just me who is superstitious?

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lemongrove Sun 10-Dec-17 17:00:17

Yes tchgrin

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