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The U.S. thinks this Government is like a Monty Python!

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GrannyGravy13 Sat 15-Oct-22 12:22:20

Whitewavemark2 he made a speech in the last few days (it was all over Twitter) where he spoke about losing his son in Iraq. His son died of cancer in hospital in the USA.

This is one of his many gaffs , he also asked if a female senator was in the room, unfortunately she wasn’t as she was dead.

Sparklefizz Sat 15-Oct-22 12:21:23

Whitewavemark2

Sparklefizz

My American friends say so, and rumours have been in our press for a long time. He addresses people who've died, can't find his way off the stage, forgets what he's saying, etc etc

Oh a friend said so - hmm.

So no evidence then

There are plenty of articles online if you care to look. I haven't got time to source them as I've got an electrician here who's about to turn off the power. People who live in America are much more likely to know what's going on than we are - ditto our own politics.

MerylStreep Sat 15-Oct-22 12:18:47

Whitewavemark2
Did you not see the video of him at the last NATO meeting.
That was bad!!!!

Whitewavemark2 Sat 15-Oct-22 12:18:16

Sparklefizz

My American friends say so, and rumours have been in our press for a long time. He addresses people who've died, can't find his way off the stage, forgets what he's saying, etc etc

Oh a friend said so - hmm.

So no evidence then

MerylStreep Sat 15-Oct-22 12:16:44

I meant to add that that I don’t give a shit for the opinion of a government that allows Kalashnikov rifles to be sold over the counter.

MerylStreep Sat 15-Oct-22 12:14:13

Bea65
There is a video on FB referencing this, but that was in 2021.
Is your information talking about the now government.

Sparklefizz Sat 15-Oct-22 12:07:17

My American friends say so, and rumours have been in our press for a long time. He addresses people who've died, can't find his way off the stage, forgets what he's saying, etc etc

Whitewavemark2 Sat 15-Oct-22 12:04:44

Sparklefizz

The US have got an elderly President with the beginnings of dementia, following on from Trump, so I don't think they've got much to crow about.

Where did you see that Biden has dementia? I haven’t seen that anywhere.

vampirequeen Sat 15-Oct-22 12:03:53

This lot aren't like the Monty Python team. They're not intelligent enough.

Sparklefizz Sat 15-Oct-22 12:03:41

The US have got an elderly President with the beginnings of dementia, following on from Trump, so I don't think they've got much to crow about.

paddyann54 Sat 15-Oct-22 12:00:52

Boris was /is exactly like Trump .if you cant see that then you have a problem .Lying cheating diverting public funds at will and he thinks he can come back!! Sadly there are still supposedly intelligent voters who think he should be allowed back .What does that say about the British population?
You should all be saying NEVER in a million years he was the cause of much thats happening in Downing St/Westminster now

maddyone Sat 15-Oct-22 10:57:57

Yes, it must be unpleasant for family members of politicians when they are maligned. That holds true for anyone in public life though. As the saying goes, if you (and your family) can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.

FannyCornforth Sat 15-Oct-22 10:56:57

MawtheMerrier

Like a Monty Python what?

I wondered which Python op meant.

I don’t think the current set up is Pythonesque in the least.
It’s much, much darker and depressing

Bea65 Sat 15-Oct-22 10:49:40

Yes thank goodness we didn't have a TRUMP! Feel bad for daughters of Truss who must be upset for their mother with all the harsh negative press (..which is deserved..IMO)

maddyone Sat 15-Oct-22 10:45:45

Mind you, at least we’ve never had anyone as bad as Trump. And don’t quote Boris to me, he couldn’t hold a candle to Trump. And Trump lasted four years! I have a feeling Truss will be lucky to manage four months.

Bea65 Sat 15-Oct-22 10:44:58

grin afraid so maddyone

maddyone Sat 15-Oct-22 10:43:47

Well they’d be right wouldn’t they!

Bea65 Sat 15-Oct-22 10:36:51

MawtheMerrier believe the US presenter talking about the recent in/out of UK Gov ministers was trying to be polite and he likened the everchanging and rangling turmoil to a monty python skit..believe there is one about repressed citizens and "I didn't vote for you.."

MawtheMerrier Fri 14-Oct-22 19:57:25

Like a Monty Python what?

kittylester Fri 14-Oct-22 18:40:02

Quite, Galaxy!!

Galaxy Fri 14-Oct-22 18:28:10

They are correct. But about 5 minutes ago their leader was orange.

ElaineI Fri 14-Oct-22 18:24:56

They are right!

Bea65 Fri 14-Oct-22 17:52:58

Oh dear,our U.S. allies say the U.K. are in turmoil...agree...but what should happen now? Am going to bed early!