tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748920856459488211.post8037425228013235449..comments2023-11-05T08:46:06.975+00:00Comments on IDLE: Is This Man the Worst Minister Ever?Idlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16633477263913264410noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748920856459488211.post-87398389298415090192009-03-21T01:30:00.000+00:002009-03-21T01:30:00.000+00:00'Shit to bucks ratio' set me thinking, something I...'Shit to bucks ratio' set me thinking, something I find myself less and less capable of as age and alcohol take hold, and I think you were referring to Mo Mowlam, whose wildly overspun 'achievements' were presented as a shit to bucks miracle at the time.<BR/><BR/>Jackboot Jacqui must be the other.<BR/><BR/>Batty Hattie is not as significant as she would clearly wish to be.William Gruffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02434757003701117714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748920856459488211.post-8091004609403038322009-03-20T03:47:00.000+00:002009-03-20T03:47:00.000+00:00Fin de siecle indeed. I almost felt sorry for this...Fin de siecle indeed. I almost felt sorry for this turd. He was so far out of his depth. Then I remembered how much the scoundrel is stealing from the public purse. He reminded me of Porky Pig Th-Th-Th-Th-Th-Th-Th-Th-Th-That's all folks! Probably quite appropriate given the troughing that goes on at Westminster these days.The Refuserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15131083081340196677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748920856459488211.post-76266949211271864342009-03-19T21:08:00.000+00:002009-03-19T21:08:00.000+00:00Wasn't it Sir Humphrey who said there was no real ...Wasn't it Sir Humphrey who said there was no real choice for selecting a minister: of the MPs in a party 1/3 were too young and callow, 1/3 too old and silly, leaving exactly enough to guarantee the rest employment. In this instance, it would appear that there was a shortage in the useful, middle third and one from the first, short trousered third has to be included.Tuscan Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196343713837375340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748920856459488211.post-8575837039440490742009-03-19T21:07:00.000+00:002009-03-19T21:07:00.000+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Tuscan Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196343713837375340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748920856459488211.post-73886990107384384182009-03-19T18:01:00.000+00:002009-03-19T18:01:00.000+00:00It all started when they christened him!It all started when they christened him!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748920856459488211.post-10164955101875430762009-03-19T15:40:00.000+00:002009-03-19T15:40:00.000+00:00Thank heavens Burning Our Money posted after me, l...Thank heavens Burning Our Money posted after me, lil. Great minds think alike.idlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09938525768274527540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748920856459488211.post-51562417738358261912009-03-19T15:37:00.000+00:002009-03-19T15:37:00.000+00:00The Nomad has one of the names, lil has neither th...The Nomad has one of the names, lil has neither that I was thinking of. But you've reminded me of Estelle Morris, lil, who I'd forgotten. She was ghastly, it's true, but she very slightly redeemed herself by resigning, saying she wasn't up to the job. I believe she is now Baroness Morris of Dancer, or somesuch.<BR/><BR/>It is 75C in the sun here, and we are off to walk dogs, and forget about Estelle again.idlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09938525768274527540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748920856459488211.post-46785168375731320412009-03-19T15:26:00.000+00:002009-03-19T15:26:00.000+00:00Kelly and Morris?They still haven't uploaded the T...Kelly and Morris?<BR/><BR/>They still haven't uploaded the Today programme, but they do link to Burning our Money, under what is being said on the web...:-)lilithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05011676751221508167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748920856459488211.post-74657316409051145402009-03-19T15:16:00.000+00:002009-03-19T15:16:00.000+00:00Remember, idle, that these berks are chosen specif...Remember, idle, that these berks are chosen specifically to make you know who look ultra brilliant.<BR/><BR/>As a guess for your compo - Jowell and Smith?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748920856459488211.post-73197076807546988812009-03-19T13:12:00.000+00:002009-03-19T13:12:00.000+00:00I heard him. Desperate. Utterly risible. He sounde...I heard him. Desperate. Utterly risible. He sounded totally ignorant of the matter in hand and about as well-informed about the world as one of my cats ( the stupid one!).<BR/>No wonder the country is going to the dogs. It is heartbtreaking.apricotfoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05487439964729651505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748920856459488211.post-22790340831240888942009-03-19T12:00:00.000+00:002009-03-19T12:00:00.000+00:00I despair of the political class as a whole. What ...I despair of the political class as a whole. What has become of this country almost makes me want to weep. The situation now really reminds me of the 70s. As a schoolkid the power cuts seemed a bit exciting. And the empty motorways felt surreal like a sci-fi movie. As a mature adult one of course has a different take on things. And now well over thirty years later I almost feel a sense of disgust at the politcal and new establishment classes who managed to make such a mess of things. It was as clear as the nose on the end of one's face that this debt fuelled boom was going to cost us all (including the prudent) dear. The only surprise is it took so long. <BR/><BR/><BR/>PS<BR/><BR/>Enjoy your break as and when. I enjoyed checking out the website you recommnded.Doppelgangerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08535776724900884851noreply@blogger.com