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[QUOTE=the other bob wilson;5442845]
That's a much more even handed message than your first one was and I generally agree that Farage is one of the most important political characters in this country of the twenty first century - even if I would argue that he is a flawed major player in the political game. I read an article in the Guardian of all places last week that was very respectful of Farage's abilities as they set out an argument for saying he was the figure who could be said to have dominated UK politics in the last twenty odd years.
I'm not sure I'd go that far. For example, Dominic Cummings' simple "take back control" line was perhaps decisive in the outcome of the Referendum because it captured in the most simple terms the powerlessness people in what I'll call working class areas of the country were experiencing.[/
He is a contender but I agree I am not sure I would go that far either Bob. If it is twenty years I am minded to pass that award to Blair who really did dominate in every sense and exited unbeaten. Nicola Sturgeon could also make a strong case. Tough one, but I think Blair might have to nick it.
By the way Bobby, no beers involved the other night. I am tea total these days. That said late night tiredness in play, and wanted to apologise for the ageist comments. Not necessary, not required and not really sure why I said. We might sit on the opposite benches on politics but nevertheless - a genuine handshake and apology offered to a respected messageboard poster
[QUOTE=the other bob wilson;5442845]
That's a much more even handed message than your first one was and I generally agree that Farage is one of the most important political characters in this country of the twenty first century - even if I would argue that he is a flawed major player in the political game. I read an article in the Guardian of all places last week that was very respectful of Farage's abilities as they set out an argument for saying he was the figure who could be said to have dominated UK politics in the last twenty odd years.
I'm not sure I'd go that far. For example, Dominic Cummings' simple "take back control" line was perhaps decisive in the outcome of the Referendum because it captured in the most simple terms the powerlessness people in what I'll call working class areas of the country were experiencing.[/
He is a contender but I agree I am not sure I would go that far either Bob. If it is twenty years I am minded to pass that award to Blair who really did dominate in every sense and exited unbeaten. Nicola Sturgeon could also make a strong case. Tough one, but I think Blair might have to nick it.
By the way Bobby, no beers involved the other night. I am tea total these days. That said late night tiredness in play, and wanted to apologise for the ageist comments. Not necessary, not required and not really sure why I said. We might sit on the opposite benches on politics but nevertheless - a genuine handshake and apology offered to a respected messageboard poster
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