OLM Boris's reply/apology at that time was out of political expediency ('Aren't they all' you might reply, and of course I'd agree). However, NOW would be a good time to say not just how much he'd got it wrong but why he felt the need to say it at that time. He should then admit it was pure bile and spite and nothing less. Talk about rubbing salt in the wound. One of my colleagues who worked for the Spectator says he didn't write the first draft, but he made the significant changes to reflect his own views - and one might add prejudice - to reflect his puerile idea of both Liverpudlians/Northerners (as largely non tory voters) and certainly football (a game he is fairly alienated from) and football fans. Even the PM has indicated that Boris should reflect upon his past comments. Cheers Lincolntiger
I think his comments at the time were entirely politically motivated and made more out of loyalty to his queen (Thatch) and cynical career ambition than anything else.
Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson is slightly bonkers, I quite like him for being slightly bonkers. He was indeed forced to go and apologise and it would not be a bad thing if he offered a rather more heartfelt version now, but I normally find his nonsense quite entertaining. He doesn't reserve his insults for Northerners, he said of Portsmouth - “Here we are in one of the most depressed downs in southern England, a place that is arguably too full of drugs, obesity, underachievement and Labour MPs.” Also, to launch his campaign to be MP for Henley, he said "Voting Tory will cause your wife to have bigger breasts and increase your chances of owning a BMW M3", then having won, he said in his acceptance speech "Go back to your constituencies and prepare for breakfast." Though not all his jokes are funny, I bet his kids will never forgive him for calling them Milo Arthur, Theodore Apollo, Lara Lettice and Cassia Peaches.
i don't know if being 'bonkers' is the best recommendation for someone who is stealing a wage from us as a politician, however, I would say he is a very very clever man and a master with words
Whilst I agree on many of your points and have found him amusing on many occasions, which is very different from my usual views on Tories. Aren't you also pretty scared that there is a real possibility that this man may well become a future prime minister, possibly sooner rather than later? Zac Goldsmith an MP in London is willing to resign and let Boris stand for a by election in his constituency in West Richmond if the Heathrow plans for a new runway go ahead, there is also talk that he could fight for his old Henley constituency at the next election. Cameron is pretty unpopular in his own party (especially with the right leaning majority) and with everyone else in the country for that matter. There's already been talk of planning of a rebellion and people sounding out Boris' chances and support. A large majority of swing voters at a general election would most likely be swayed by Boris' personality rather than a labour party that has essentially the same policies with a caveat of carrying them out a little bit slower. Personally I can't stand New Labour and I was glad the more left leaning Ed won ahead of David, but I can't see him fighting and winning a general election. Imagine Boris after an event like 7/11 or having the power to influence the decision whether to lead us into an armed conflict. If you want a (Boris) vision of the future, imagine a (Boris) boot stamping on a human face - forever. - George Orwell
according to the radio he has apologised once more today .. oh hang on heres a link http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/2012...rs-in-2004-spectator-article-100252-31827899/
I think the chances of Boris ever being voted into the office of Prime Minister are just shy of zero. He may be popular, but that doesn't mean people would be happy to have him running the country. That said, he's done a bloody good job of being Major of London.
Ah yes OLM I'd forgotten about the Portsmouth jibe. I agree he is funny and quick witted, but politically a **** wit of the first order who should never ever be given the reins of prime ministerial power. It was still a nasty, vindictive and uncalled view - especially piggybacking on the issue of the Ken Bigley case. Anyway, I'd like also like to see Kelvin McKenzie hung by the balls until he rots with that arse wipe Bernard Ingham hanging next to him! Ok that's it...I'm going back to being mild mannered from this point on!
I'm entirely with you on MacKenzie, he's up there with Steve Evans and Piers Morgan, as one of the biggest twats of the last twenty years.
I disagree and he may not even have to be voted in by the public, that's the scary thing. If Cameron is ousted or falls on his own sword, can you think of any other credible Conservatives with a big enough public profile who would be voted to lead the party by their own members? His chancellor certainly wouldn't be standing up. I don't live in London, so I have no first hand knowledge of how it was run before and the improvements he's made. I suppose it depends how you define a good job, for as many improvements he's made there will be people who argue there have been failures. http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/...ohnson-serious-youth-violence-policy-failures http://news.londontraffic.org/2012/02/boris-johnsons-past-transport-failures.html He was lucky enough to be in power whilst the Olympics was on (He wasn't during the bidding process) and the hard work of LOCOG made that a success. He was also in power leading up and during the worst rioting London has seen for a few decades. I must confess I'm bias as I'm allergic to conservatism.
Boris Johnson is a breath of fresh air to politics IMO. However he does at time open his mouth and put his foot in it, and for this reason he will never get to be PM. On the Hillsborough out burst, he was out of order with his comments, and credit to him he went to Liverpool to apologise. That's what you get with our Boris, love him or hate him, but he does bring a bit humour to politics.
I bet they are laughing their heads off in Liverpool, Nottingham and Sheffield FFS... Mind you, Simon Heffer wrote the draught so some of the vitriol needs to be pointed at that nasty turd too. Boris can be funny, Heffer is a nasty, humourless Bunteresque bastard
Can't support any over-priviliged person like this no matter what politics they are, they are never going to be in touch with the real world given the upbringing and silver spoon treatment they have had . Just look at the silly posh ****ers middle names for starters. Not even slightly funny this cretin and would say the same no matter what his allegiances were in politics.
Its all relative, I agree with that. I don't find this person funny though and god help us all when he is running the country. I don't have an allegiance to any political groups but you find the equivalents of him with the likes of Clegg and any number of Labour politicians. I probably shouldn't have commented on this thread but I am no fan of self- serving politicians of any persuasion particularly the super-privileged ones like this Johnson prat and don't understand why anybody would admire them.
