tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post116666334419742264..comments2024-03-04T17:54:32.559+00:00Comments on Iain Dale's Diary: Poll: Who is Your Cabinet Minister of the Year?Iain Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166784093723696562006-12-22T10:41:00.000+00:002006-12-22T10:41:00.000+00:00I could not vote for any of them but if I had to i...I could not vote for any of them but if I had to it would be Tessa Jowell.<BR/>She has not been able to give the BBC even more money. I hope the BBC are grateful to Labour as they have supported them through thick and thin and have been rewarded with a cut in real term.<BR/>Perhaps the BBC will take its gloves and get stuck into this government and help the country rid us of them.Johnny Norfolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900659617233793880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166747966280649682006-12-22T00:39:00.000+00:002006-12-22T00:39:00.000+00:00Yep, Iain. You missed out the ONLY REAL all-round ...Yep, Iain. You missed out the ONLY REAL all-round politician in the Cabinet - <B>Tony Blair.</B> A political animal that epitomises the Body Politic. When he leaves office and takes up a new post - probably made especially for him - such as <B>International Climate Control Co-ordinator</B>, we might actually appreciate his abilities. Looking for a legacy still, Tony? Still got plenty to give. Heart strong? Go for it, mate! When you look back ten years from now, your ten years as PM will be seen as a mere dress rehearsal.<BR/><BR/>Mark my words.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166734348376327932006-12-21T20:52:00.000+00:002006-12-21T20:52:00.000+00:00Revealing that this question could be posed on thi...Revealing that this question could be posed on this blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166734059212671932006-12-21T20:47:00.000+00:002006-12-21T20:47:00.000+00:00Oh! My! God! Patricia Hewitt got a vote! I didn'...Oh! My! God! Patricia Hewitt got a vote! I didn't know she frequented this blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166732898090003712006-12-21T20:28:00.000+00:002006-12-21T20:28:00.000+00:00It's ironic that I feel so compelled to vote in th...It's ironic that I feel so compelled to vote in this little contest.<BR/><BR/>A lot of registered voters don't bother voting in elections because they don't think their vote will change anything. They can't say that with your little cabinet contest - seeing as no-one else is going to bother voting because all the candidates are such a waste of space, my vote really could win it for someone!<BR/><BR/>Very empowering, Iain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166728380877872822006-12-21T19:13:00.000+00:002006-12-21T19:13:00.000+00:00Ian, it's not April 1st. It's Christmas. Not the...Ian, it's not April 1st. It's Christmas. Not the time for jokes like that - it's a season of goodwill.James Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525082702330365464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166727232158867882006-12-21T18:53:00.000+00:002006-12-21T18:53:00.000+00:00Cabinet Munster of the year? Has to be a toss-up ...Cabinet Munster of the year? <BR/><BR/>Has to be a toss-up between Blunkett and Prescot.<BR/><BR/>A right pair of Hermans!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166726618829610162006-12-21T18:43:00.000+00:002006-12-21T18:43:00.000+00:00Isn't it interesting that the 2 most popular choic...Isn't it interesting that the 2 most popular choices (at least, when I voted) are the one who has nothing to do with running this country (Hilary) and the one who has nothing to do :)<BR/><BR/>Mind you, it would be interesting to see what the results would be for the same poll on <A HREF="http://drinksoakedtrotsforwar.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">DrinkSoakedTrots </A>...<BR/><BR/>S-EAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166724862290591222006-12-21T18:14:00.000+00:002006-12-21T18:14:00.000+00:00Can we have another option - None of the aboveBill...Can we have another option - None of the above<BR/><BR/>Bill Kearns<BR/>wjkear@aol.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166713848156337482006-12-21T15:10:00.000+00:002006-12-21T15:10:00.000+00:00I'm no Labour supporter. However, two ministers fo...I'm no Labour supporter. However, two ministers for whom I have a certain degree of respect, are not on that list:<BR/>1. Tony Blair. The only reason Lab has been electable since '97. Seemingly hated by all these days. The only minister who ever was truly 'New Labour'. Unable to modernise due to the hordes of socialist snakes surrounding him. <BR/>2. Charles Clarke. Forced to take the rap for problems mostly not of his own making. Struck me as an intelligent, insightful man whenever I heard him speak. Left in position, perhaps he could have made the HO a little more fit for purpose.Gavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10843996857494739064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166712244330766922006-12-21T14:44:00.000+00:002006-12-21T14:44:00.000+00:00Your poll would benefit from a "None of the Above"...Your poll would benefit from a "None of the Above" option. As would General Elections..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166711750133029702006-12-21T14:35:00.000+00:002006-12-21T14:35:00.000+00:00Tessa JowellFor having the moral courage to kick ...Tessa Jowell<BR/>For having the moral courage to kick her soon to be playing Carmen in an Italian jail husband out of the family home just when he needed her most.<BR/>True new labour.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166711416456768812006-12-21T14:30:00.000+00:002006-12-21T14:30:00.000+00:00We've voted for Hilary Benn because he's really a ...We've voted for Hilary Benn because he's really a real lord and at least they've got some manners and a sense of propriety.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166711042754685312006-12-21T14:24:00.000+00:002006-12-21T14:24:00.000+00:00Quite obviously I have to vote for myself, as I be...Quite obviously I have to vote for myself, as I believe that all the others are not fit for purpose!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166708728213840812006-12-21T13:45:00.000+00:002006-12-21T13:45:00.000+00:00We play a game at home, when you have to talk for ...We play a game at home, when you have to talk for a minute, advocating the total opposite of your real opinions. Half the fun is picking the topic for the next person to speak on. Iain Dale has topped it with this one, I just cant bring myself to vote for any of them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166708562766887672006-12-21T13:42:00.000+00:002006-12-21T13:42:00.000+00:00We play a game at home, when you have to talk for ...We play a game at home, when you have to talk for a minute, advocating the total opposite of your real opinions. Half the fun is picking the topic for the next person to speak on. Iain Dale has topped it with this one, I just cant bring myself to vote for any of them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166708515008982082006-12-21T13:41:00.000+00:002006-12-21T13:41:00.000+00:00Tony Blair, He's still there.Tony Blair, <BR/><BR/>He's still there.Etzel Panglosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03406597168530012673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166707773210454782006-12-21T13:29:00.000+00:002006-12-21T13:29:00.000+00:00Surely the correct question is: which PRIME minist...Surely the correct question is: which PRIME minister has impressed you most during the year?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166705104710177032006-12-21T12:45:00.000+00:002006-12-21T12:45:00.000+00:00malcolm said... Some idiot voted for Des Browne.Ca...malcolm said... <BR/>Some idiot voted for Des Browne.Can you tell us who Iain? <BR/><BR/>Yeah, it was someone called Des Browne.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166704160074856492006-12-21T12:29:00.000+00:002006-12-21T12:29:00.000+00:00Some idiot voted for Des Browne.Can you tell us wh...Some idiot voted for Des Browne.Can you tell us who Iain?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166704074833592842006-12-21T12:27:00.000+00:002006-12-21T12:27:00.000+00:00I feel Borat should have been up there, and I noti...I feel Borat should have been up there, and I notice that George W Bush is also missing.<BR/><BR/>As Lord Falconer has done such a fine job of assisting me in getting prisoners the franchise, I think it only fair that I should reciprocate and give him my vote.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166702578409151192006-12-21T12:02:00.000+00:002006-12-21T12:02:00.000+00:00Gordon Brown for making the Tories electable again...Gordon Brown for making the Tories electable again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166699620375586962006-12-21T11:13:00.000+00:002006-12-21T11:13:00.000+00:00Serf has nailed it.John Prescott it has to be. A f...Serf has nailed it.<BR/><BR/>John Prescott it has to be.<BR/><BR/> A fat totem of the lumpenproletariat at tax-payer's expense.<BR/><BR/>His type belong in Nigeria or Kazakhstan. Fat Bastard of the Year.Wrinkled Weaselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291551539649118631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166699414237145362006-12-21T11:10:00.000+00:002006-12-21T11:10:00.000+00:00Missed a trick here Iain. You should have added a ...Missed a trick here Iain. You should have added a sub-heading along the lines of 'which one has done the most to ensure a Conservative victory at the next GE'<BR/>Now there really would be some competition for that accolade.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1166698578500607782006-12-21T10:56:00.000+00:002006-12-21T10:56:00.000+00:00a pedant say....Why can't I vote for Ropert Murdoc...a pedant say....<BR/><BR/>Why can't I vote for Ropert Murdoch here?<BR/><BR/>Does't Blair sit in the cabinet. Are you making a subtle point here Iain....<BR/><BR/>What about Charles Clarke; he was superb for nealry 1/2 the year, a real competitor of Prezza.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com