Passed away aged 86. Lived a full life but decidedly dodgy in everything he delved in……allegedly.
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Passed away aged 86. Lived a full life but decidedly dodgy in everything he delved in……allegedly.
Is the “allegedly” required?Quote:
Originally Posted by splott parker
He of bunga bunga fame.
I wouldn't day he was dodgy in ( everything. )
Been on the plotically scene a long time and successful, not bad for a man who was a salesman and a singer on cruise ships .
Controversial yes .
Sex adict yes.
Tax evader yes .
Bad hair yes .
Arrested yes as have a lot of politicians these days .
All of the above are common to a lot .
Elected by a lot of folk many times.
Do I like him no .
Was he the first populist PM possibly .
Well known that old Silvio passed laws in Itsly that benefited his businesses and others that changed the law so he could not face prosecution to alleged wrongdoing.Quote:
Originally Posted by life on mars
We'll skip over the women he used as sex slaves and underage sex as he's obviously a bit of a lad.
In the past, our friend life on mars has said that underage girls involved in sex trafficking knew what they were getting into and probably enjoyed it really.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jordi Culé
His dyed hair was shockingQuote:
Originally Posted by life on mars
He needed shooting for that alone
Total scumbag. It's a shame he lived to a decent age.
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Originally Posted by life on mars
Guy was a tosspot.
Jesus...I had him down as your run-o-the-mill, not-so-secretly right, british nationalist type. Turns out he's incredibly callous on top of it....which come to think of it, probably goes with the territory.Quote:
Originally Posted by lardy
Allowed people to drive at 30 miles per hour on fast roads and even 70 on the motorway.Quote:
Originally Posted by life on mars
Bought a suit shirt and tie that fitted.
He forced imperial speed measurements on them? Bastard.Quote:
Originally Posted by North Cardiff Blue
You know what some of the posters on here are like:hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
Is this your comparison of Burlusconi and Drakeford? Good grief!Quote:
Originally Posted by North Cardiff Blue
World's a sadder place for his passing. I suppose Ed Milliband is more your cup 'o tea ..:biggrin:Quote:
Originally Posted by NYCBlue
In the same class as Trump and Johnson. All proven liars, crooks and sex pests. Be great when the 3 of them are gone, but it's a start.
That sums them up!Quote:
Originally Posted by Harry Lime
Is it not possible to dislike them both?Quote:
Originally Posted by A Quiet Monkfish
Do you mean the Ed Miliband who didn't commit tax fraud, admire Mussolini, empower the 'post fascists' through gerrymandering, bribe judges, use Mafia money to launch his property developing empire, do a modern version of Caligula with the Senate (for horse read glamour model) and (according to one ex wife) engage in pedophilia alongside his other more famous sexual abuses?Quote:
Originally Posted by A Quiet Monkfish
That Ed Miliband? It's just my personal opinion (can't speak for NYCBlue or others) but yes he is more my cup 'o tea.
Perfectly reasonable old fruit. Yes, I know Berluskoni wasn't a saint, but I wouldn't wish him dead. I suppose the question is, would you prefer to live in a world of Berlusconis or Ed Millibands ?Quote:
Originally Posted by NYCBlue
I wish bad people dead. I wouldn't kill anyone, but when Thatcher died I drank a beer and took the day off work.Quote:
Originally Posted by A Quiet Monkfish
That’s rather sedate, I’m still celebrating that witch’s demise.Quote:
Originally Posted by NYCBlue
I get your point. But I didn't take the day off to not drink more beers. It's weird, I can remember the exact moment I cracked that first beer, years ago and where the fridge was in an apartment in Brooklyn that I barely recall.Quote:
Originally Posted by splott parker
That’s like the start of a six part thriller:hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by NYCBlue
Yes that's the first question that came to my mind when I heard the news.Quote:
Originally Posted by A Quiet Monkfish
You're a right piece of work aren't you. 'ard as nails..Quote:
Originally Posted by NYCBlue
is that a difficult question for anyone? of course Ed MillibandQuote:
Originally Posted by A Quiet Monkfish
For those partial to a podcast there is a fantastic 2 parter on him. If you look up the Totally Football Show you'll find it, presented by James Richardson, James Horncastle and Gabriele Marcotti.
Wow, you lot are definitely the good guys.Quote:
Originally Posted by NYCBlue
Yep, the complete opposite of it, or her as some would refer to it.Quote:
Originally Posted by JamesWales
Problem is when you are getting excited about peoples deaths, you really don't seem like it.Quote:
Originally Posted by splott parker
What about a politician you didn't really like but didn't hate? What's the wish upon them? A little dose of cancer? Bit of MS?
Sorry but it's ugly as hell.
She was unique in her cruelty and attitude, she deserves every insult.Quote:
Originally Posted by JamesWales
You may think that but nothing is as bad or extreme as wishing death upon someone.Quote:
Originally Posted by splott parker
People think Blair was evil. He sent people to their deaths for a war based on lies. Doesn't mean they should cheer Tony Blairs death or support anyone trying to kill him etc
https://twitter.com/DaftLimmy/status...0_3Y24tqw&s=19Quote:
Originally Posted by JamesWales
It's freedom of speech. Stop being a massive snowflake!Quote:
Originally Posted by JamesWales
In fairness she was a rancid bitch.
As if by magic up pops tory boyQuote:
Originally Posted by JamesWales
I never sought to deny someone's right to say it! I defend their right to say it, just saying it makes them sound extreme.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jordi Culé
Although as a statement of fact, inciting or encouraging violence is where freedom of speech does legally end. But I guess when someone is already long dead that clearly doesn't apply.
You drama queenQuote:
Originally Posted by JamesWales
A lot of people hated Thatcher in life so you can't expect them to respect her in death
Sorry to be the one to not celebrate the death of a human being, Sludge. It's no bad principle really.Quote:
Originally Posted by SLUDGE FACTORY
I couldn't give a toss about Blair or how he diesQuote:
Originally Posted by JamesWales