tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post273779598365522668..comments2024-03-04T17:54:32.559+00:00Comments on Iain Dale's Diary: Peter Robinson: A Broken ManIain Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-35278652434466155402010-01-08T17:53:26.641+00:002010-01-08T17:53:26.641+00:00Crocodile tears I fear or perhaps just sorry that ...Crocodile tears I fear or perhaps just sorry that it has come out. There is a huge back story here........ it will be interesting to watch it unfoldMDBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07458458352456800118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-87280556502071851422010-01-07T20:35:03.729+00:002010-01-07T20:35:03.729+00:00"(nice use of taxpayer's money there).&qu..."(nice use of taxpayer's money there)."<br /><br />Funny you should say that. It's becoming apparent what budding young entrepreneurs have to do to get a grant out of Castlereagh Council.Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542633492362670045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-69819552574756962732010-01-07T16:10:42.618+00:002010-01-07T16:10:42.618+00:00I hate the DUP, I think they are a party of bigots...I hate the DUP, I think they are a party of bigots and hypocrites.<br /><br />However, This is not a political issue, I felt a great deal of sorrow for Peters predicament.<br /><br />I dont think hes broken, out of all the Unionists, Robinson and Dodds are the most capable, well seeing as hes competing against Reg Empey and Jim Allister thats not saying much.<br /><br />Iain i think forgets and i dont mean this as an insult, i think you have to live in Northern ireland to understand this: that to lead here you really have to have a thick skin.<br /><br />To be honest this is really not an issue for any of us, its private and should be left as such. I wish Mr Robinson well.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10401764147003363973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-13251348022135529362010-01-07T15:09:26.354+00:002010-01-07T15:09:26.354+00:00I have no particular regard for Peter Robinson as ...I have no particular regard for Peter Robinson as a politicion but I have to say that I felt desperately sorry for the man when watching his TV statement. <br />Rather worried about my weaknessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-2249875452572362802010-01-07T14:53:59.745+00:002010-01-07T14:53:59.745+00:00The reason why Robinson had to make a statement is...The reason why Robinson had to make a statement is because pond-life journalists have been feeding off each other for 3 weeks about this stuff. UUP hacks on Slugger O'Toole were pratically wetting themselves yesterday over the stuff.<br /><br />The BBC was planning to run some sort of a documentary on the story (nice use of taxpayer's money there).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-43807685365798800812010-01-07T13:55:20.187+00:002010-01-07T13:55:20.187+00:00Who he?Who he?Little Black Sambohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16699227938165106710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-37054077505843013222010-01-07T11:26:19.521+00:002010-01-07T11:26:19.521+00:00This is very sad and I don't think he needed t...This is very sad and I don't think he needed to make a public statement. This is deeply personal and they should keep it in the family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-29874100309598973512010-01-07T10:40:54.520+00:002010-01-07T10:40:54.520+00:00One is left with the feling that both news program...One is left with the feling that both news programmes were being used to garner support and more likely time.<br />Nevertheless I keep wondering why hard nosed journalists did not ask the obvious follow-up question when he declared that he had always acted with total correctness. Why not the follow up -’and what about Iris’s finncial afairs? Are they utterly clean as well?’<br />Nobody in northern Ireland will be unaware of the rumours regarding wife beating and cosiness with building developers which has followed Peter R for many years.<br />Maybe these rumours are entirely untrue but we also have a saying in northern ireland and that is…. you couldn’t like him if you reared him.<br />It is obvious that the more sympathetic comments come from well meaning people who know nothing of the history of the Spotless Family RobinsonBryan Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-41227847315240224342010-01-07T09:53:31.966+00:002010-01-07T09:53:31.966+00:00This is exactly what we have come to expect from a...This is exactly what we have come to expect from a Labour so-called "government". It has undermined marriage to the extent that decent couples like the Robinsons experience these kind of unfortunate difficulties.<br /><br />Thank God we'll have the Conservatives in soon.Peter Baxternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-23755396321601975702010-01-07T08:30:59.400+00:002010-01-07T08:30:59.400+00:00I have to say my sympathy was considerably muted b...I have to say my sympathy was considerably muted by the feeling that their private life is of no concern or interest to me - with the exception of demonstrating their political hypocrisy.<br /><br />I also felt that had Iris Robinson genuinely been depressed, her husband's sanctimonius condemnation, deliberately in public before the world's media, on how terribly she has wronged him - will have hardly helped her. <br /><br />DelilahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-13561201119605928492010-01-07T08:20:35.066+00:002010-01-07T08:20:35.066+00:00Very odd the whole thing. She had an affair a year...Very odd the whole thing. She had an affair a year ago, attempted suicide in March and now we have Peter Robinson raking over the coals on TV 9 months later. <br /><br />Seems a bit odd to me. Playing for the sympathy vote.<br /><br />Also, he said she had something like "mental problems" when she had the affair. But then maybe she wasn't getting much from Robinson who always struck me as a bit of a sinister odd bod in his tinted glasses in not so sunny Belfast (I am from NI too so I remember his days as paisley's sidekick).<br /><br />OK, it must be awful for Peter Robinson but the whole thing looks odd. And on channel 4 news last night they played far too much. It was cringeworthy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-13098233012517741732010-01-07T02:09:52.251+00:002010-01-07T02:09:52.251+00:00Thanks for these wise and restrained remarks, Iain...Thanks for these wise and restrained remarks, Iain. There will inevitably be those who cannot resist the chance to make make gloating capital from human tragedy; there may well be legitimate questions to be asked of the Robinson financial dealings - when decency permits - and there are very solemn lessons here for Christians: but your conduct in these observations is faultless and wise.John MacLeodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00881108230589246186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-13926706057121046892010-01-06T23:59:28.410+00:002010-01-06T23:59:28.410+00:00What a lot of nasty and bitter comments from certa...What a lot of nasty and bitter comments from certain posters. <br /><br />Regardless of his politics my heart goes out to Peter Robinson, who is obviously going through a horrific experience, and only just seems to be holding it all together.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-77633253953530999192010-01-06T23:33:02.948+00:002010-01-06T23:33:02.948+00:00Paul Halsall no you needn't feel any sympathy ...Paul Halsall no you needn't feel any sympathy for her whatsoever. She had the privilege of having power and influence and the ability to do good; and what did she do with it turned into a platform of hatred and bigotry whilst sanctimoniously droning on about marriage and family.Chris Anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-69115853202410628422010-01-06T23:27:48.758+00:002010-01-06T23:27:48.758+00:00Excellent script he was reading from ....as he tur...Excellent script he was reading from ....as he turns it over you can even see the bits carefully highlighted ...one assumes for emphasis<br /><br />So Iris had an affair? So what? It's hardly enough to lead to all this. An emergency announcement of her retirement posted just after Christmas and now this.<br /><br />Also Peter was markedly guarded when questioned about financial matters. 'I' have done nothing wrong and there's no allegation 'that will stand up'<br /><br />It appears there's a BBC Spotlight programme almost ready to roll. Should be interesting but in the meantime, no matter how awful she is, let's hope she can now put the past and the very public exposure behind her and return to healthCynichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04852867933348403214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-67418855189887967892010-01-06T22:36:46.493+00:002010-01-06T22:36:46.493+00:00I think Petey & Iris need to have a few beers ...I think Petey & Iris need to have a few beers together and listen to "Exile on Main Street" by The Rolling Stones.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-44870902572624494812010-01-06T22:19:04.216+00:002010-01-06T22:19:04.216+00:00Poor chap. He must be wondering what on earth he d...Poor chap. He must be wondering what on earth he did wrong. A bit like all those gay men and women that evil, pernicious, promiscuous woman has castigated.<br /><br />And no, I don't think that's unfair, even accounting for her, increasingly justified, depression.<br /><br />I'd be depressed if I realised I was such a Grade A "Hoon".Disco Biscuitnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-21394721806561194052010-01-06T22:17:05.624+00:002010-01-06T22:17:05.624+00:00Peter Robinson is a prat.
Relationships go throug...Peter Robinson is a prat.<br /><br />Relationships go through turbulent times and sometimes that can involve the end or new beginning which can involve the forgiveness of certain things...what I saw was actually quite worrying. The language used was such that made him entirely blameless and his wife quite frankly, bovine...one must wonder of her demise was a release!<br /><br />Mrs ClaytonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-90651015707350594772010-01-06T22:09:59.172+00:002010-01-06T22:09:59.172+00:00i'm sorry...did I enter a time machine?
I wat...i'm sorry...did I enter a time machine?<br /><br />I watched a man detail how he ignored his wife...she sought comfort elsewhere and he was 'good enough' to forgive her and ask others to do the same.<br /><br />This is an old fashioned concept so while we are talking about old fashioned concepts perhaps he could have returned to and paid attention to his wife more often.<br /><br />this is not a man to be admiredAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-7194012392332980452010-01-06T22:07:27.997+00:002010-01-06T22:07:27.997+00:00Dignified, rather than broken.Dignified, rather than broken.Martin Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04148241391183658112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-794005198266017542010-01-06T21:44:22.648+00:002010-01-06T21:44:22.648+00:00It was brave of Mr Robinson to air his grief and s...It was brave of Mr Robinson to air his grief and shock on television, especially as there is nothing more revolting than moralising hypocrites.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-47637172787367043832010-01-06T20:51:39.680+00:002010-01-06T20:51:39.680+00:00Looked like a political speech aimed at the DUP ba...Looked like a political speech aimed at the DUP base - an attempt at damage limitation (references to God´s forgiveness etc). He didn't look "broken" IMHO, just acutely embarrassed. I would have more pity for them if they weren't so judgmental themselves and it isn´t just gays they despise, they dislike anyone who isn't like them. The DUP has a record of making sure that children's playgrounds, swimming pools and leisure centres are closed on Sundays.<br />Oh yes, and for years, they went on and on about not working with Sinn Fein. Then soon as they become the Unionist top dog, what do they do?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-84305051615356611372010-01-06T20:48:16.072+00:002010-01-06T20:48:16.072+00:00@Gordon Comstock
You might want to take a chill p...@Gordon Comstock<br /><br />You might want to take a chill pill. Or go water that aspidistra :-)Moriartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02636946960473769348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-62748828296509305532010-01-06T20:38:49.742+00:002010-01-06T20:38:49.742+00:00The mystery man<a href="http://twitpic.com/wy61z" rel="nofollow">The mystery man</a>Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03408574437205184474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-57196013627201380532010-01-06T20:36:54.443+00:002010-01-06T20:36:54.443+00:00What you have to question is the prurient media (a...What you have to question is the prurient media (and I include bloggers in this), who have such a fascination in what should be private matters, that they force such displays of personal angst as the least worst alternative.tory boys never grow uphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11172736984147732661noreply@blogger.com