tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post7732429401343803361..comments2024-03-04T17:54:32.559+00:00Comments on Iain Dale's Diary: The Top 50 Most Influential Liberal Democracts: 25-1Iain Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-27298722156566802482009-09-25T18:41:27.259+01:002009-09-25T18:41:27.259+01:00The point is, of course, that, with the exception ...The point is, of course, that, with the exception of Cable and arguably Clegg and Huhne, absolutely nobody has heard of most of these individuals who have certainly failed to impinge on the national consciousness let alone distinguish themselves in any meaningful way.Mr Angrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-12354962249615266272009-09-24T21:17:40.789+01:002009-09-24T21:17:40.789+01:00It's a pity they can't find a more useful ...It's a pity they can't find a more useful job!St Brunonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-35092792749881090752009-09-23T05:37:15.963+01:002009-09-23T05:37:15.963+01:00As someone previously said, the Literal Democraps ...As someone previously said, the Literal Democraps are a farce to be reckoned with.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-73129430621931823452009-09-23T05:34:34.915+01:002009-09-23T05:34:34.915+01:00I don't think the Liberal Democlits are good f...I don't think the Liberal Democlits are good for democracy. Simply put they are too expensive. Just think how much it would cost if they ever came to power. Even the cost of replacing the seats in the House of Commons with fences to sit on would be too much.Major Plonquerhttp://plonquer.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-84136028677765033562009-09-22T21:17:48.820+01:002009-09-22T21:17:48.820+01:00That can't be right for Charles Kennedy?! Sure...That can't be right for Charles Kennedy?! Surely he's far more influential than the idiot table suggests. <br /><br />Many, such as myself, still hold him in high self-esteem.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-12586645174892619632009-09-22T19:10:11.027+01:002009-09-22T19:10:11.027+01:00"The Top Fifty Most Influential Liberal Democ..."The Top Fifty Most Influential Liberal Democrats." Where is David Cameron on the list? Hee! Hee! Hee!Sir Edward Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10015408685370714759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-67545871920331196082009-09-22T17:35:27.498+01:002009-09-22T17:35:27.498+01:00Who the hell are these people?
Is this some kind ...Who the hell are these people?<br /><br />Is this some kind of elaborate joke?Obnoxio The Clownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12012089552153702526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-76860774857709811872009-09-22T17:10:23.945+01:002009-09-22T17:10:23.945+01:00I am happy to be able to boast that I have not hea...I am happy to be able to boast that I have not heard of 11 members of this top 25 list.Victor, NW Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14778890471547456396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-68462260223685308482009-09-22T16:30:02.703+01:002009-09-22T16:30:02.703+01:00Who? Who?Who? Who?Richard Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02021997075923737760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-21283903139294364332009-09-22T15:28:41.407+01:002009-09-22T15:28:41.407+01:00Lord Shutt? Is that a typo?Lord Shutt? Is that a typo?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-3267057448132282592009-09-22T15:12:18.424+01:002009-09-22T15:12:18.424+01:00Where is Cyril Smith ?Where is Cyril Smith ?thebluelawnmowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03833462464218517847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-80543566742495002492009-09-22T14:15:00.397+01:002009-09-22T14:15:00.397+01:00Oh come on - I don't even know who number 4 is...Oh come on - I don't even know who number 4 is. What's the point of counting to 50?Tednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-86367241358948504582009-09-22T12:51:38.113+01:002009-09-22T12:51:38.113+01:00Chris Fox? Do me a favour!!Chris Fox? Do me a favour!!Robert Evenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-33977744077189206112009-09-22T12:36:02.226+01:002009-09-22T12:36:02.226+01:00Baroness Shirley Williams, an official Advisor on ...Baroness Shirley Williams, an official Advisor on Nuclear Proliferation to the Government, is far too low in this ranking -- she's a formidable force in the media and behind close doors. Ask Sir Ming, who blames Shirley for his ouster as leader when they all attended a dinner party with party leaders. Shirley said it politely, but she said it, i.e. you're out. Also, Shirley Williams' autobiography, CLIMBING THE BOOKSHELVES, is getting a lot of buzz.... although Shirley has been in politics for 50 years, she is very much current and indeed a force to be reckon with.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-51251912848774949232009-09-22T11:23:32.634+01:002009-09-22T11:23:32.634+01:00I'd never heard of Lord Oakeshott until he pop...I'd never heard of Lord Oakeshott until he popped up on Radio 4's World at One yesterday.<br /><br />The Mansion Tax would not be levied on pensioners (well 70-year-olds and above) whose mansions had risen in value since they bought them and who could not afford the 5per mille per annum.<br /><br />Instead their tax liability would be "rolled up" and deducted from their estate upon Death. In effect the Lib Dems want to operate a kind of fiscal equity release scheme.<br /><br />I do hope that testamentary intentions in favour of the Lib Dems reflect this truly nasty idea.<br /><br />By the way, why isn't Rinka on the list?Laurence Hodgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-19966570843589603582009-09-22T10:40:33.683+01:002009-09-22T10:40:33.683+01:00Who cares?Who cares?Little Black Sambohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16699227938165106710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-67115831477181653102009-09-22T10:11:05.039+01:002009-09-22T10:11:05.039+01:00Much better. I've heard of 8 of these, though ...Much better. I've heard of 8 of these, though several seem to be raves from the grave, ie Kennedy, Williams, Pantsdown.<br /><br />Now, when are you going to publish the top Teletubbies list ? Equally relevant, no ?<br /><br />Alan DouglasAlan Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16071898364060640779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-6923654853555601882009-09-22T09:35:14.640+01:002009-09-22T09:35:14.640+01:00If Cable is the answer, what was the bloody questi...If Cable is the answer, what was the bloody question?<br /><br />After Andrew Neil and today's reviews of his lacklustre, boring and nasty speech and the remarks on other blogs, in particular Political Betting, I reckon Cable will slide down the greasy pole very quickly!!strapworldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18228784526399929300noreply@blogger.com