I've just got in from work and I thought my telly was broken as the guide wasn;t working on it and all the programs were slow
HALF AN HOUR LATER
I suggested to Mr Judge something might have happened in the news
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Can we look forward to chanting at other public events being transmitted live? Tennis anyone?
The mood of the country needs to be expressed publicly as the government is pretending not to notice and discontent is building towards a summer of action.
I've just got in from work and I thought my telly was broken as the guide wasn;t working on it and all the programs were slow
HALF AN HOUR LATER
I suggested to Mr Judge something might have happened in the news
I heard Fabricant, Galaxy and agree with you
Reece Smug was equally dismissive when he said the complainants didn’t want to pursue official investigation or police. They’ve learned nothing about the issues around investigating sexual abuse. It reminded me of the way complaints against Saville were dismissed on the basis the complainants didn’t want to support police prosecution
Retreating for therapy seems to the 'Get out of Gaol' card for every caught-out MP
The 'poor me, I couldn't help it, I am in need of psychological support'. The idea being, no doubt to ward off the quite righteous wrath of their constituents and contempt of the world' defence. Pathetic!
Sorry if someone has already mentioned this but did anyone hear Fabricant on radio 5 this morning saying he felt sorry for Pincher. It was an absolute masterclass in minimising sexual assault, the presenter was unable to read out many of the comments from listeners as they were so forthright in their disgust. It was astounding.
David Warburton and Chris Pincher have both taken themselves off for therapy. Their constituents are not represented. They’re acting like celebs, accused of drug/alcohol excess Combined with allegations of sexual offences.
It’s clear from ch4 news tonight that Chris Pincher denies any allegations of indecent or sexual assault. So, he simply has s drink problem then, the several allegations just ‘rumours’ as described by Reece Smug.
But where do the local parties find them?
In what way do they think these creeps are suitable to be chosen as candidates?
Oh there are so many
men watching videos of tractors, groping a woman’s bum with your tongue down her throat in the middle of a pandemic when we re all walking like crabs to avoid touching each other Bj and his bj and on and on and on it goes
Where do they find them?
Jaberwok
Imo the real villain of this latest sorry saga is this wretched man who for some reason couldn't hold his drink and behaved disgustingly and totally inappropriately. Having been reprimanded in the past for similar conduct, you would have thought that he might, having been given a position of great responsibility,made it his business not to have too much drink particularly in a place where it is bound to make headline news, and if he couldn't manage that, at least keep his wretched desires to himself! Better still, stay away from temptation. What the hell is the matter with these obnoxious people? Ever heard of getting a grip? Obviously not!
Pincher is not the only Tory MP who could not keep his wretched desires to himself.
Can anyone think of another?
My MP, David Warburton was, back in April, all over the front pages of the Sunday papers having been accused of sexual harassment by three different women (lurid details supplies in The Sun), also taking cocaine, borrowing a large sum of money from a very dodgy Russian (deemed to be unfit to be involved in financial services) and getting a highly paid "consultancy" job for a family member with the dodgy Russian,
He has not appeared in parliament since then but has not resigned so the people of Somerton and Frome have not been given the chance of electing a decent MP.
Good try Jabberwok, but surely the point is that Johnson lied about being aware of Pincher's bad reputation? I do agree though that Pincher needs to be held responsible for his inability to control himself, but given the behaviour of his sexually incontinent liar of a boss perhaps he felt self restraint was not necessary
Imo the real villain of this latest sorry saga is this wretched man who for some reason couldn't hold his drink and behaved disgustingly and totally inappropriately. Having been reprimanded in the past for similar conduct, you would have thought that he might, having been given a position of great responsibility,made it his business not to have too much drink particularly in a place where it is bound to make headline news, and if he couldn't manage that, at least keep his wretched desires to himself! Better still, stay away from temptation. What the hell is the matter with these obnoxious people? Ever heard of getting a grip? Obviously not!
Sorry am over excited. He will be gone by the end of the week.
Oh who knew that I only needed to whinge online about the length of the 'fall' to make the fall happen. W,'
My friend met Stanley Johnson. She described him as 'impossible to rebuff or insult'. Evidence suggests that he and Boris have been arrogantly offending and using everyone for decades and they've heard every insult and criticism already. It's not kept them from success, money or power.
It's just water off a duck's back.
What a power it gives you if you have no shame and no regard for the opinions of others.
Galaxy
Its seems about hundred years ago now, but I knew Johnson was finished when ant and dec made a critical comment about him, its just taking so long. The longest fall from grace ever.
If only he realised it himself
Its seems about hundred years ago now, but I knew Johnson was finished when ant and dec made a critical comment about him, its just taking so long. The longest fall from grace ever.
Doodledog
I think we’re all right?
It’s unedifying, and rather embarrassing to have Brits behave like that in front of the world. But arguably we are following the example of the PM, whose own behaviour and language leave a lot to be desired.
That's what's so worrying.
Our standards are dropping, old chap, and it started at the top of public life.
Surely the best places for demonstrations of any kind is the least expected place with the least expected people doing it
Sounds good to me
Everyone seemed to approve when footballers took the knee to support the Black Live's Matter campaign.
So where does this vary from chanting political slogans at a cricket match? Sport is political, it cannot be avoided, that is why Russian athletes cannot compete under their country's flag.
I think we’re all right?
It’s unedifying, and rather embarrassing to have Brits behave like that in front of the world. But arguably we are following the example of the PM, whose own behaviour and language leave a lot to be desired.
The booing at St Paul's by middle-England royalists celebrating the Jubilee should have been a wake-up call for the Tories - it seems they're deaf.
It may not have any effect on him but will it have any effect on the Tory party and the electorate that still believe he is the best thing since sliced bread
Calli
I said that I’d lower myself to the level of the lower regions of a reptile - not sink to Johnson’s level!
What do you think I am; some kind of monster!?
"Boris Johnson booed by cricket fans at Oval as England face India"
I'm sure it will have no effect whatsoever, FannyC. Water off a duck's back.
Out for a duck?
No. He's still here - because that was back in 2018!
It has no effect on him at all.
I still don't think we should descend to his level
They need to know Calli
The sooner the other MPs get the message the sooner they will get shut of him.
The booing at the Jubilee got quite a bit of publicity.
We’ve put up with this nonsense for far too long.
Me, I’d lower myself to the level of a snake’s belly to get rid of the monstrous, dangerous, nation-wrecking catastrophe that is Johnson
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