Political onanism

Beyond the Pale, definitely. Boris has sunk to a new low.

Just how did he use this expression?

Just a slightly more upmarket version of the "spaffing money up the wall" comment and just as meaningless!

Oh come on! Grow up. I think it sums up what he was saying very well.

Does that really matter annsixty? It has no part in public political discourse does it ?

Of course you do Gone

Anyone who uses the word "wanker" on Gransnet could be so described themselves.

He is saying that Corbyn just wants the pleasure of being at the centre of attention for another few years whilst trying to work out another Brexit deal. He's right.

(ie Corbyn pleasuring only himself)

I thought my use of the word in the context of the thread was quite funny - I still do.

Of course it matters how he is saying it! Content is everything.

Do stop throwing up your little girl hands in mock horror at every little thing.

It wasn't funny. Well, only to you.

I agree suziewoosie just felt I had missed some other stupid utterance from our PM.

Yes * Gone* we all understood what he meant by what he said. The question is whether that’s appropriate in political discourse.

As everyone knows exactly what he means, then of course it's appropriate. For adults only of course. Perhaps not you susiewoozie.

I have a suspicion Gone that you are not happy with BJ using the phrase and so are deflecting your feelings onto me. It’s not mock horror at every little thing - what a childish response.

Bloody hell * Gone* what’s rattled your cage this morning?

You actually agree that it doesn't matter what the context is Annsixty? Unbelievable.

Has everyone on Gransnet got only the minds of prim little old ladies, whether you are one or not?

You have with your ridiculous post.

anybody who tells people to fuck off on GN is not really in a position to be lecturing others on their choice of language.

Ooohhh Gone here comes the ageism and sexism now.

That's true. You have an excellent memory.

How did I come to make such a lasting impression on you?

Exactly gfp but there are some on GN who think they can make it all up as they go along.

Hardly lasting, it was only the other week. Don’t flatter yourself.

Got a morning to get on with now. Only came on to catch up on the clothes threads.