tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post2034053071701292241..comments2024-03-04T17:54:32.559+00:00Comments on Iain Dale's Diary: When Dinosaurs Roamed the Conservative PartyIain Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-53610338678229775012009-01-20T09:17:00.000+00:002009-01-20T09:17:00.000+00:00I did not hear his interview on 5 live but he was ...I did not hear his interview on 5 live but he was all over the media yesterday, and I caught others.<BR/><BR/>My reaction (even as a moderate eurosceptic) was exactly the same as yours - one of culture shock. <BR/><BR/>Nothing he said made any sense; especially the claim that by giving Ken Clarke a job, Cameron was abandoning his promise to have a referendum on the Euro.<BR/><BR/>Fortunately, he came over as the sort of guy who makes you instictively want to side with whatever he is opposing and will have caused embarrassment to nobody but himself and other extremists.<BR/><BR/>All the same, he should bugger off to UKIP where he belongs and if he doesn't he go voluntarily should be sent packing by DC.Weygandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11359751090279735138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-43844585219842120212009-01-19T23:20:00.000+00:002009-01-19T23:20:00.000+00:00Doesn't the Legg bloke - whose needle seems st...Doesn't the Legg bloke - whose needle seems stuck in his cracked record - realise that if (when) the Conservatives are in government they have given an undertaking that (assuming Ireland hasn't been coerced to go back on its "no" vote before) the country will be given a referendum on Lisbon?<BR/><BR/>Ken Clarke can have no influence over that but he can certainly be used as the attack dog against Brown & Co that Cameron wants.Ted Foanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497077127882545545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-83137609405934748962009-01-19T23:00:00.000+00:002009-01-19T23:00:00.000+00:00Just witnessed Mr. Legg on Newsnight contributing ...Just witnessed Mr. Legg on Newsnight contributing to the BBC chorus of disapproval. With friends like these...<BR/><BR/>By the way, as a palaeontologist I must disapprove of your comparison of Mr. Legg to dinosaurs. The dinos would be hard done by.Ilja Nieuwlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12159691131779069821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-40231159716449440682009-01-19T20:29:00.000+00:002009-01-19T20:29:00.000+00:00Iain, You - relaxed and natural.Legg - tremulous.W...Iain, <BR/><BR/>You - relaxed and natural.<BR/><BR/>Legg - tremulous.<BR/><BR/>Which presentation suggests the more honest, informed man? <BR/><BR/>Hubba hubba hubba, who dya trust?<BR/><BR/>Out of the two I mean. Without necessarily supporting their party.Jim Baxterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10817293012642419524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-38108655180708710642009-01-19T20:17:00.000+00:002009-01-19T20:17:00.000+00:00I'm going to despair if the ultra-sceptics start s...I'm going to despair if the ultra-sceptics start stirring things up because of Ken's return. The party has a settled policy, so they can't seriously think Ken's return is going to turn us into the LibDems, surely? <BR/><BR/>At the end of the day, are they seriously suggesting that the UK is better of with the current lot in power? They want their heads examining.Andy in Newcastlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14853757824130903008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-51690247878306421182009-01-19T20:16:00.000+00:002009-01-19T20:16:00.000+00:00Michael Heaver wake up.The world is a different pl...Michael Heaver wake up.<BR/><BR/>The world is a different place right now. People are losing their jobs on a daily basis. Firms are closing down. I believe we are in a depression. We need good sound politicians who have proved their worth. Clarke is most certainly one of those.<BR/><BR/>What I cannot stand are people who live in a timewarp, who are one subject politicians and cannot or will not allow other people a view.<BR/><BR/>I am, possible, more anti EU than yourself and have put my money on the line for that cause! I have witnessed the growth of the EU financed Common Purpose and that should worry everyone.<BR/><BR/>I have tried the useless UKIP and one other party and came to the very quick conclusion that these parties are run by people who do not believe in democracy. They, frankly, frighten me!<BR/><BR/>Ken Clarke has his view he has expressed it. But I am more than willing to accept his statement today.<BR/><BR/>I want the Tories to win the next general election. Should Brown win then we can all forget about any semblence of a united kingdom then!strapworldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18228784526399929300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-19821134909798581342009-01-19T19:21:00.000+00:002009-01-19T19:21:00.000+00:00Typical BBC stitch up.As I said on 'Guido's' even ...Typical BBC stitch up.<BR/><BR/>As I said on 'Guido's' even though I am anti Europe, the Bruge Groups dopey outburst shows them to be a load of numpties.<BR/><BR/>BTW - Political Betting is reporting new Ipsos-MORI poll with 14% Tory lead.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-40155685309170914552009-01-19T19:11:00.000+00:002009-01-19T19:11:00.000+00:00Good performance Iain. We know viscerally that Eur...Good performance Iain. We know viscerally that Europe needs reform but it is simply not an election issue; we must bfocus on what is - the economy - and reform the EU once in power. Legg is a fool.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05237168544591482502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-16173755605615089552009-01-19T19:05:00.000+00:002009-01-19T19:05:00.000+00:00Couldn't help remembering that it was Derek Conway...Couldn't help remembering that it was Derek Conway who demanded he be sacked as Chief Executive because of the scandals asserted on Radio 4.<BR/><BR/>What goes around....Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15932284926532855700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-41360263256452807972009-01-19T19:02:00.001+00:002009-01-19T19:02:00.001+00:00Moved on, strapworld? The issue of the EU is the m...Moved on, strapworld? <BR/><BR/>The issue of the EU is the most important facing Britain today. I accept that it is in the Tories favour to try and skip over the issue as if it is no longer of importance, but those like Iain cannot always skip over the subject as if it is like any other issue. It is not. This is about who governs Britain. You have promoted a man who wants to surrender Britain's sovereignty lock, stock and barrel. It is a huge deal.Michael Heaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10815028897338910665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-9629405267863322072009-01-19T19:02:00.000+00:002009-01-19T19:02:00.000+00:00Maybe there is room for Mr Legg with Mr Brown - Pl...Maybe there is room for Mr Legg with Mr Brown - Please look at the Blog to understand what i mean!<BR/><BR/>http://delivernothinglabourparty.blogspot.com/2009/01/number-10-downfall.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-87972490939661247452009-01-19T18:58:00.000+00:002009-01-19T18:58:00.000+00:00When!?When!?JPThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00796856414981086841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-82966646091038981712009-01-19T18:54:00.000+00:002009-01-19T18:54:00.000+00:00I do hope that after his disgraceful statements on...I do hope that after his disgraceful statements on the radio, Mr Legg has his party membership recinded. Let him join UKIP which is his natural home. He would simply enjoy meeting and talking to fellow cavemen who probably want to save the GROATE.<BR/><BR/>It would be interesting if decent people who, like me, have supported the Bruges Group leave it asap. It is obviously run by people who have not moved on for twenty years!<BR/><BR/>He was a disgrace. He even tried to shout Iain down. But Iain retained his composure and won the tussle hands down.strapworldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18228784526399929300noreply@blogger.com