tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post1577105477724440035..comments2024-03-04T17:54:32.559+00:00Comments on Iain Dale's Diary: What to do About Boris...Promote HimIain Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-64990183231650798512007-04-05T13:23:00.000+01:002007-04-05T13:23:00.000+01:00What Boris should have said is that all inhabitant...What Boris should have said is that all inhabitants of Portsea island,north of Northend should be moved out whilst the bulldozers move in. It just needs cleaning out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-22354591897029008332007-04-05T09:13:00.000+01:002007-04-05T09:13:00.000+01:00Now I know for sure that "Anonymous", whoever it m...Now I know for sure that "Anonymous", whoever it might be, is/are fool(s). The one who posted last night saying that "...Southampton is a better city ..." has obviously never been to either place. Southampton is a big, sprawling amorphous mess of a place, with little or no discernible character.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-47715097035778253672007-04-05T08:52:00.000+01:002007-04-05T08:52:00.000+01:00Promote Boris to the Shadow Cabinet then it can be...Promote Boris to the Shadow Cabinet then it can be full of "drugs, obesity and underachievers" to say nothing about complete idiots etc.<BR/><BR/>I think I prefer Portsmouth.tory boys never grow uphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11172736984147732661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-25364759323841103442007-04-05T00:24:00.000+01:002007-04-05T00:24:00.000+01:00I hear what you're saying Iain, (ie, that Boris's ...I hear what you're saying Iain, (ie, that Boris's utterances are out of step with the image of the Conservatives which the party seeks to foster at the moment), but I'm not sure if it matters all that much. It would matter greatly if Boris was known as a serious, dry, no-nonsense character, but instead he is already known as a maverick, an eccentric, a bit of a joker. I think people expect this sort of thing from Boris, and it has little influence on the way voters see your party as a whole.Gavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10843996857494739064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-89812212569273838262007-04-04T22:55:00.000+01:002007-04-04T22:55:00.000+01:00I feel that most of the fuel for this debate has b...I feel that most of the fuel for this debate has been exhausted.<BR/><BR/>His comments are correct (but somewhat dismissive).<BR/><BR/>I Live in Portsmouth for only a couple months more, and I agree, but then I have always seen myself as an outsider.<BR/><BR/>If we are talking about political sense, then we start entering a level of calculation, which Boris is unable to deliver, and which would compromise his charm. By that I mean a more savvy individual would criticise places we have no hope of winning in like Liverpool, and get guffaws from the rest of the population. However they would at least leave places like Portsmouth, where we have a realistic chance of winning both seats alone. <BR/><BR/>Southampton is a better city, but we have little chance of winning either seat there...maybe he could stick the boot in with them to win back favour from Pompey??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-17039118993652937162007-04-04T21:24:00.000+01:002007-04-04T21:24:00.000+01:00Why are people offended by the truth? I mean, just...Why are people offended by the truth? I mean, just look at Harry Rednap. I rest my case.lilithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05011676751221508167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-91055287389648141502007-04-04T21:22:00.000+01:002007-04-04T21:22:00.000+01:00Boris is hot. Having babies with women other than...Boris is hot. Having babies with women other than your wife doesnt make you a nasty piec 10:34 AM it makes you a crap husband. He is a breath of fresh air because he appears to be human, if a little louche. I like that in a politicianlilithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05011676751221508167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-83694743502321288912007-04-04T19:09:00.000+01:002007-04-04T19:09:00.000+01:00If he needs to speak the truth, let's hear it from...If he needs to speak the truth, let's hear it from him about the Evil Union.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-54005804922458262372007-04-04T17:05:00.000+01:002007-04-04T17:05:00.000+01:00Notice the irony, Iain. I bring up your blog and s...Notice the irony, Iain. I bring up your blog and see an article on spin then complaints about what Boris has said which, knowing Pompey a little, I can say sounds accurate. He is also mentioning important problems. Boris doesn't do spin, which is probably why he is well liked. If he had not gone to the wrong university I would have a lot of respect for him.<BR/><BR/>For the commentor who points out that there is only one Labour MP, I would suggest that as a front-bench Tory Boris should consider having one to be "too full" of this scourge on Britain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-3396840034759390182007-04-04T16:59:00.000+01:002007-04-04T16:59:00.000+01:00Boris puts his foot in it again. But I'm from Port...Boris puts his foot in it again. But I'm from Portsmouth and he might be crass but he's not completely wrong. The city is run by the Lib Dems and is a mess. But the main blame must sit squarely with the Labour Government. Like a lot of areas where there aren't lots of Labour MPs Government investment is low (bet it has all gone up north) Hampshire needs lots of investment in transport infrastructure (Portsmouth to London is 60 miles so why the hell does it take 1 hour 40 minutes on the train) - not least a light rapid transport system (which Blair chose not to fund), Portsmouth Dockyard is being run down (just see the moth-balled ships in the harbour) and Prescott has made them cram flats into an already overpopulated area. So perhaps the people of Portsmouth will see sense and kick out their Labour MP (and the Lib Dem one while they are at it)....<BR/><BR/>My gripe with Boris is: Why was he test-driving a gas guzzling car?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-34417135583683737592007-04-04T15:22:00.000+01:002007-04-04T15:22:00.000+01:00Another error in my last post, what a twit - that'...Another error in my last post, what a twit - that's what happens when I post in my work breaks. I meant Referendum's poor daughter, not Kafka's, and hooked in to drugs use, not hoked.<BR/><BR/>Auntie Flo'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-38542333221804947742007-04-04T15:19:00.000+01:002007-04-04T15:19:00.000+01:00Winston Churchill did not have to choose between j...Winston Churchill did not have to choose between journalism and his political career.<BR/><BR/>Boris for prime minister! (Even if he is an adulterous scoundrel.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-19478673257297515922007-04-04T15:00:00.000+01:002007-04-04T15:00:00.000+01:00Anon 2:16 (Andy) saidpossession of cannabis is sti...Anon 2:16 (Andy) said<BR/><BR/>possession of cannabis is still arrestable<BR/><BR/>Not in Harlow, it isn't Andy. And I suspect it isn't arrestable in most places these days because there are hardly ever any police about to arrest law breakers.<BR/><BR/>I reported to police here that I'd had to sack two of my temporary staff for using and selling class A drugs at work. The police offcers giggled and refused to take details of these people. <BR/><BR/>Little wonder that so many young yong people, like Kafka's poor daughter - sorry Ezra, for confusing him with you - are being hoked into drugs use.<BR/><BR/>And thank God for Boris and the few other sane politicians who speak out loudly and unequivocally against this nightmare world we in UK are being forced to inhabit.<BR/><BR/>Save our Boris!<BR/><BR/>Auntie Flo'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-2035922553327395982007-04-04T14:16:00.000+01:002007-04-04T14:16:00.000+01:00Referendum ....Please don't think this is cruel; I...Referendum ....<BR/><BR/>Please don't think this is cruel; I have the deepest sympathy for your situation; I have been close to similar.<BR/><BR/>Have you thought of turning her in? Last time I looked, possession of cannabis is still arrestable. Then you just have to collect her from Albert Road nick. At least you get a chance to talk to her again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-65533115892613199862007-04-04T14:13:00.000+01:002007-04-04T14:13:00.000+01:00gag boris its the only way this man does not reali...gag boris its the only way this man does not realise the damage he does every time he opens his mouth.<BR/><BR/>he upsets everyone !!!<BR/>well i'd like to see him move to liverpool for a week.<BR/><BR/>Andy<BR/><BR/>http://www.bravemain.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-72077701589388138842007-04-04T13:57:00.000+01:002007-04-04T13:57:00.000+01:00IainI think you need to read your post Iain not an...Iain<BR/><BR/>I think you need to read your post Iain not anyone commenting here. You comment says absolutely nothing. Boris is a legend because he doesnt have to give a f**k what management speak tools think. His comments are bang on and if more people said what theu think rather than worrying about what others might think the country would be in better shape. Listen to the answers given in HOC if you want to complain about 'appropriateness' of comments, they can lie through their teeth without offending anyone yet Boris must shape up. Rubbish. Tne country is a shithole because nobody speaks their mind. I am a fan of all you do but you must stick to your guns.<BR/><BR/>Management speak, deference to non-existent sensibilities and intolerance of Boris like comments ARE the reason we are in this mess.<BR/><BR/>Can you see Boris answering the question "have UK airports been used for extraordinary rendition flights?" with "our position on torture is clear"? No, exactly. <BR/><BR/>Until we reclaim debate from the mealty mouthed, liberal PC idiots we will not be able to address the problems we face.<BR/><BR/>The absurdity of preferring comments that are untrue but do not offend anyone over the honest and accurate comments of an intelligent person belong in the NuLab book of bullshit and have no place in the real world.<BR/><BR/>I am offended when public figures do not tell the truth. Why do my feelings not count.<BR/><BR/>Portsmouth is an utter shithole,m like most provincial towns in the UK, because they are run by idiots who will not face reality and honestly engage with the people who live in those places. 99% of people would rather here the truth and couldnt give a f++k if a few sandal waering guardian readers are "appalled".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-4527326022029801632007-04-04T13:55:00.000+01:002007-04-04T13:55:00.000+01:00Personally, I'd have thought that came under the c...<EM>Personally, I'd have thought that came under the category of 'fair comment'. Or at least it would be if he wasn't a front bencher.</EM><BR/><BR/>So as a frontbencher, one is not allowed to say things like this?<BR/><BR/>I take the opposite view. The more visible you are in politics, the more you should use your profile to highlight issues, whether or not they make comfortable reading.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-56118984905697612342007-04-04T13:50:00.000+01:002007-04-04T13:50:00.000+01:00Boris should be promoted to the Shadow Cabinet and...<I>Boris should be promoted to the Shadow Cabinet and told in no uncertain terms that this is his final chance.</I><BR/><BR/>If the Tories were looking at spending another 10 years in opposition, I would agree with you, but if you lot have serious pretensions to government, then you just can't take the risk.<BR/><BR/>If DC makes Boris a member of the Shadow Cabinet, he will have to make him a Cabinet minister if he wins the election, and I for one think he has yet to show he could handle such responsibility.<BR/><BR/>I think a better course would be to keep him one rung below Cabinet/Shadow Cabinet rank, and promote him if and when he manages to make a success of a middle-ranking ministerial brief in government.Paul Linfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01977920120772282561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-12433557717074215422007-04-04T13:38:00.000+01:002007-04-04T13:38:00.000+01:00http://www.webcameron.org.uk/blogs/3392-Will-you-a...http://www.webcameron.org.uk/blogs/3392-Will-you-ask-Boris-to-apologise-to-Portsmouth-or-will-you-give-your-own-appraisal-of-the-cityAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-31413050853807048682007-04-04T13:29:00.000+01:002007-04-04T13:29:00.000+01:00Ezra, same problem here in the Socialist Republic ...Ezra, same problem here in the Socialist Republic of Harlow. I do wish Boris would come here and shame us into cleaning up our town's social problems instead of squandering £100k on an irrigation system for a Town Hall roundabout - then demolishing the town hall. <BR/><BR/>I back Boris's critiques of many parts of UK he's merely telling it like it is - and God knows we need politicians brave and honest enough to do that. Our whole country's falling apart at the seams.<BR/><BR/>Save our Boris!<BR/><BR/>Auntie Flo'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-74908710846340897772007-04-04T13:14:00.000+01:002007-04-04T13:14:00.000+01:00Daily referendum:What rights did you want in that ...Daily referendum:<BR/><BR/>What rights did you want in that situation that would have solved your predicament.What would you have done with those rights to sustain your wish to protect your daughter?<BR/>it should be remembered that the abusing parent would hide behind your judgement.<BR/><BR/>GaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-46300298288315049032007-04-04T13:11:00.000+01:002007-04-04T13:11:00.000+01:00Jane said, "Boris is ridiculing everyone in the co...Jane said, "Boris is ridiculing everyone in the country. Not a very inclusive politician!!" <BR/>How much more inclusive could he be?Little Black Sambohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16699227938165106710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-52117211217682717482007-04-04T12:50:00.000+01:002007-04-04T12:50:00.000+01:00Ezra,I live in the suburbs of Portsmouth.I own my ...Ezra,<BR/><BR/>I live in the suburbs of Portsmouth.<BR/><BR/>I own my house and have a reasonably well paid job. My 14 year old daughter and all her friends smoke grass. There is not a damn thing I can do about it, because the Police can't do a damn thing about it (or won't). She left home on Friday and went to stay at a friends house. I went to bring her home and she refused to get in the car. I realised that the only way I could get her in the car was to knock her unconscious. Obviously I would not want to do this to my daughter but also I would have been arrested. I called the Police hoping they would bring her home. Two hours later the Police rang back to tell me there was nothing they could do. I rang social services to see if they could help, they told me that they couldn't help but would (after 28 days) send someone around to the house that my daughter is staying at to see if was suitable. This is not a 'poor' problem, this government has taken away all my rights as a parent to protect my child.<BR/><BR/>The reason my daughter left home?<BR/><BR/>I tried to stop her taking drugs.Daily Referendumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00899003349232334603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-43475308248750764122007-04-04T12:47:00.000+01:002007-04-04T12:47:00.000+01:00Love Jane Austen HG.( although Manfield Park may b...Love Jane Austen HG.( although Manfield Park may be my least favoutite )Newmaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11922161971821380803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-46178196575205750632007-04-04T12:44:00.001+01:002007-04-04T12:44:00.001+01:00Islington? Good point KAFKA there are parts fo Isl...Islington? <BR/><BR/>Good point KAFKA there are parts fo Islington that are worse. 50% of housing is social housing of which 70% are on benefits . Riots break out it has some of the worst schools in the country and crime is at a shooting a week.There is a thin gauze of Georgian splendour occupied by such luminaries as Fat pig Thornberry and behind that complete social breakdownin the mean ugly warrens of despair. <BR/><BR/>Why ...? The main architect of the catastrophe is the long since departed Margaret Hodge although the Liberals have done little to help. The one bright spot is the leaseholders who are transforming the estates they live in and they are hounded by the Commissars of London housing with Service Charges amounting to mugging.<BR/>The Leaseholders organisation across London have asked Michael Gove to meet with themn and discuss what we can do for " Our People " .They are waiting for his reponse and as far as I am concerned if he hasn`t got time for that then he is not fit hold any office whatsoever. I expect to be told any day. There are 11,000 and Emily thornberry has lied to and betrayed them. We have to show them support.<BR/><BR/>Come on Michael Gove get your head out of your books and do something useful !!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Boris is quite right to equate social ugliness and despair with the Labour Party . What is less clear is whether the Conservative Party want to get their hands dirty and support the embatteld leaseholders as part of the Mayoral campaign.<BR/><BR/>Look out for the response of Michale Gove.Newmaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11922161971821380803noreply@blogger.com