tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post5833619512780266036..comments2024-03-04T17:54:32.559+00:00Comments on Iain Dale's Diary: Why Does the Media Give Vince Cable an Easy Ride?Iain Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-57457273956070872742009-04-10T15:07:00.000+01:002009-04-10T15:07:00.000+01:00Why isn't Vince Cable the LibDeb leader, he is obv...Why isn't Vince Cable the LibDeb leader, he is obviously their best asset? As soon as that fact became clear, Clegg should have done the decent thing and announced he needed to spend more time with his family. That this didn't happen isn't really surprising though. The LibDems could never be trusted to organise an orgy in a brothel.JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11353470257096550398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-35461095797242387372009-04-08T15:04:00.000+01:002009-04-08T15:04:00.000+01:00As a young man Cable was actually in charge of run...As a young man Cable was actually in charge of running the economics of an African country! It was here he cut his teeth in the dark arts of voodoo economics and the experience was invaluable for his later job as a liberal MP.niconoclasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346612911422614130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-37433081259318391152009-04-08T12:18:00.000+01:002009-04-08T12:18:00.000+01:00Because he's not a threat.Because he's not a threat.JPThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00796856414981086841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-35011721362426557442009-04-08T12:14:00.000+01:002009-04-08T12:14:00.000+01:00As a ballroom dancer he understands the great nece...As a ballroom dancer he understands the great necessity for appearances and timing. In those respects he does pretty well. But, like a ballroom dancer, his performance is not based on intellect and knowledge.Unsworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08307116169498533047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-73408397402300960432009-04-08T10:55:00.000+01:002009-04-08T10:55:00.000+01:00Ian did a previous report of how Cable more farsee...Ian did a previous report of how Cable more farseeing than anybody (except Redwood who doesn't get reported by the BBC) called for cutting interest rates in October - & denounced calls for them to be cut in September.<BR/>http://iaindale.blogspot.com/2008/10/weathervane-politics-of-vince-cable.html<BR/><BR/>He has also made some remarkably silly remarks about the need to nationalise Northern Rock, though Brown follwed this silliness by doing it & the wickedness of Barclays in deciding they could do without a government bailout.<BR/><BR/>The Lib Dems always get an easy ride because they are seen as fairly nice (except possibly over their enthusiastic support for illegal war when carried out to help (ex-)Nazis publicly committed to genocide & Ashdownd's rule in Bosnia where, a British court ruling, where the owning of child sex slaves among his staff was openly encouraged. Part of this is also that both big parties feel attacking the LibDems will press their supporters to the other party.<BR/><BR/>The result of this is that their leaders only have to mouth a few platitudes to be seen as deep thinkers. Thus they promoted Ming so far beyond his level of competence.neil craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09157898238945726349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-21797823398534665962009-04-08T10:42:00.000+01:002009-04-08T10:42:00.000+01:00@ buywowgold You're the unacceptable face of capit...@ buywowgold<BR/><BR/> You're the unacceptable face of capitalism and not helping my cause one iota.Conandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18028671462205997161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-25271363206904648842009-04-08T10:38:00.000+01:002009-04-08T10:38:00.000+01:00If you’re a basketball player or basketball fan, ...If you’re a basketball player or basketball fan, I think you must have a good <A HREF="http://www.jordandi.com/" REL="nofollow">jordan shoes</A>(or called <A HREF="http://www.jordandi.com/" REL="nofollow">air jordan</A> shoes). 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The delightful thing is that it gets <B>so</B> up the noses of the Tories. And the shadow chancellor is contrariwise so inadequate.Simon Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17189501697856123305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-11679564657834422172009-04-07T23:21:00.000+01:002009-04-07T23:21:00.000+01:00@ Mark Senior Well done, you managed to get 'D...@ Mark Senior<BR/><BR/> Well done, you managed to get 'Do Nothing' and 'running down the country' in the same attack.<BR/><BR/>>Incidentally< Lib Dem MPs are also the most expensive.Conandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18028671462205997161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-57809245949518354732009-04-07T22:22:00.000+01:002009-04-07T22:22:00.000+01:00I think its because he buys journoes drinks before...I think its because he buys journoes drinks before the interviews not after...also it is hard to be rude to a man so obviously wearing a toupee...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-86116835636208929202009-04-07T21:31:00.000+01:002009-04-07T21:31:00.000+01:00People used to think Stalin was a 'nice guy' -they...People used to think Stalin was a 'nice guy' -they even called him affectionately,Uncle.I am sure Dr Shipman had a nice bedside manner too Mr Crip.<BR/>+++++++<BR/><BR/>Shipman was a charmer. As was Machiavelli. <BR/><BR/>That's the Lib Dems for you!<BR/><BR/><BR/>JohnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-2999065455964353072009-04-07T21:30:00.000+01:002009-04-07T21:30:00.000+01:00The answer is simple , the LibDems are the do some...The answer is simple , the LibDems are the do something positive party and Cable tells the truth .<BR/> Why bother interviewing an economics spokesman from the do nothing party , all you will get is someone running down the country and it's economy with no solutions to the problems we face .<BR/> Incidently , the average age of LibDem MP's is the lowest of the 3 major parties . In 2005 <BR/> Lab average age 52.2 yrs<BR/> Con average age 49.3 yrs<BR/> LD. average age 46.0 yrs with 31% under the age of 40 .Mark Seniorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06482009878893889107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-67447461545340915202009-04-07T21:02:00.000+01:002009-04-07T21:02:00.000+01:00Everyone should see this:http://www.guardian.co.uk...Everyone should see this:<BR/><BR/>http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/apr/07/video-g20-police-assaultWrinkled Weaselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291551539649118631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-87206979320570785912009-04-07T20:18:00.000+01:002009-04-07T20:18:00.000+01:00Its not so much that Vince Cable is getting unfair...Its not so much that Vince Cable is getting unfair media attention but more to do with the fact that the Tories appear to make little or no attempt to obtain and hold media attention, which is extremely alarming to say the least when you consider that they aspire to become the next government of the UK. Solution is they need to get a new PR team with strategy to promote Tory policies by Tories who are capable of aggressively obtaining and holding media attention otherwise they are going to lose the battle for the voter's attention come the election.Marianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12007476683582095027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-74646694618175938492009-04-07T19:58:00.000+01:002009-04-07T19:58:00.000+01:00Scrapping the 50% aspiration (not target) would ha...Scrapping the 50% aspiration (not target) would have little effect on the public finances.<BR/><BR/>He gets an easy enough ride. But it's a wonder really that he's getting a ride at all. He's finance spokesman for the third party.<BR/><BR/>The fact he is getting such coverage speaks volumes for George Osborne and even Ken Clarke's success, or rather lack of it, in articulating anything much.Chris Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15679067503215414300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-12365406006028944122009-04-07T19:25:00.000+01:002009-04-07T19:25:00.000+01:00Vince Cable used to be fairly well known on the Yo...Vince Cable used to be fairly well known on the York Music scene, firstly as a bass player, then fronting his own band, "Vince Cable and the Hotwires"<BR/><BR/>They had a hit of sorts with a song called "Jeanie Jeebie" in 1965, which got into the Top Forty and was played a lot on Radio Caroline.<BR/><BR/>Not many people know this.Wrinkled Weaselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291551539649118631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-75764399142465730832009-04-07T18:49:00.000+01:002009-04-07T18:49:00.000+01:00Cable only shines next to the pygmies that surroun...Cable only shines next to the pygmies that surround him - it's no great feat.johnAKAmarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01716410324636221719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-28042660595104350982009-04-07T18:46:00.000+01:002009-04-07T18:46:00.000+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.johnAKAmarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01716410324636221719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-71832798318332265182009-04-07T18:21:00.000+01:002009-04-07T18:21:00.000+01:00vince has just exploited his forecasts over warnin...vince has just exploited his forecasts over warnings of a housing bubble.<BR/><BR/>the media (bbc in particular) have feted him as an economic guru.<BR/><BR/>however, when up against john redwood, cable doesn't cut the mustard.<BR/><BR/>rather than just bring vince on to critic government economic policy, they should invite tories too. <BR/><BR/>(on mobile - sorry 4 lower case)Trend Shedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04817609330878848716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-30636164617411407932009-04-07T18:07:00.000+01:002009-04-07T18:07:00.000+01:00I think the BBC is hoping Gordon will cling to pow...I think the BBC is hoping Gordon will cling to power in a hung parliament with Uncle Vince as Chancellor.Oscar Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09423019456579337438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-43681042670713606842009-04-07T18:06:00.000+01:002009-04-07T18:06:00.000+01:00Why does the Meeja get such an easy ride? On 'The ...Why does the Meeja get such an easy ride?<BR/><BR/> On 'The BBC News Channel' just now they were doing the story about the UK economy being completely buggered (You know the story right?) the thing is though...the video illustrating the story was composed of shots of er.. DUBLIN!!! WTF?Conandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18028671462205997161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-73469913884869004582009-04-07T17:57:00.000+01:002009-04-07T17:57:00.000+01:00Why does the media give David Cameron such an easy...Why does the media give David Cameron such an easy ride for having no policies?<BR/><BR/>Why does the media give Gordon Brown such an easy ride for having no answers to the economic crisis?<BR/><BR/>This line of questioning could run and run...The Grim Reaperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05543130733645367498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-44225068865643643232009-04-07T17:54:00.000+01:002009-04-07T17:54:00.000+01:00LD's = LOLCable get's polite and uninterpretted go...LD's = LOL<BR/><BR/>Cable get's polite and uninterpretted good coverage because he is like a harmless old grandfather. <BR/><BR/>The LD's on the otherhand are a joke of the highest oder and President Obama's refusal to be entertained by Clegg speaks volumes.<BR/><BR/>The LD's are doomed - DOOMED at the next election. They will be in a Yellow Taxi placed inside the Labour Coffin!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com