tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post3913931094064117454..comments2024-03-04T17:54:32.559+00:00Comments on Iain Dale's Diary: Who Are The Two Politicians This Man Hates Most?Iain Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-76087514378674144652007-06-27T11:34:00.000+01:002007-06-27T11:34:00.000+01:00I've never really understood what Field thought - ...I've never really understood what Field thought - apart from being head of the Child Poverty Action Group years ago, which is and was lefty enough to make most people who use this sight blanch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-52622910617716606762007-06-26T19:00:00.000+01:002007-06-26T19:00:00.000+01:00re FFi seem to remember reading somewhere that he ...re FF<BR/>i seem to remember reading somewhere that he spent time at No 10 when thatcher was pm and he was in opposition advising her on union relationships etc.<BR/>i think he comes across as a man of principle rather than a party man.<BR/><BR/>dave camdenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-52162813120495101372007-06-25T17:11:00.000+01:002007-06-25T17:11:00.000+01:00Iain, this is disingenuous. I suspect that if pres...Iain, this is disingenuous. I suspect that if pressed Mr Field would agree that he dislikes George Galloway and George Bush even more. <BR/><BR/>Now behave yourself...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-26210268901773072462007-06-25T13:46:00.000+01:002007-06-25T13:46:00.000+01:00I suspect "ten more years and counting" is another...I suspect "ten more years and counting" is another NuLab dobermann spinscher, judging by the "we" in "This is the kind of fellow that kept Labour in the wilderness for so many years.We don't want him anymore." <BR/><BR/>I also wonder whether this writer knows or has read anything about Frank Field or his comments and proposals on the need to deal with criminality, support the family, protect prudent savers from the loss of their home in case of long term care, and encourage pension savings. Without people like Frank Field, Labour would deserve not only to remain in the wilderness but sink without trace into the Grimpen Mire. Yes, I do get it.Sackersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09410040031410954403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-63053340464815104252007-06-25T12:05:00.000+01:002007-06-25T12:05:00.000+01:00Kenneth said "he strikes me as a truly smart guy t...Kenneth said "he strikes me as a truly smart guy totally inable to engage as a frontline politician" which is rather what we are all hoping/afraid will be the case with Brown. Perhaps Brown should mend bridges with him since if he is going to be a reformer he will have to take on some of Field's ideas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-4764159020504570312007-06-25T11:40:00.000+01:002007-06-25T11:40:00.000+01:00Birkenhead Labour said... Frank Field will have th...Birkenhead Labour said... <BR/><BR/>Frank Field will have the last laugh on these two charlatans:<BR/><BR/>No he won't,most have never even heard of the silly fellow.He like the Tory Party are of a bygone age.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-72894444885426823662007-06-25T11:36:00.000+01:002007-06-25T11:36:00.000+01:00Peter said... Following Paul Linford. Does anyone ...Peter said... <BR/><BR/>Following Paul Linford. Does anyone know why he didn't stand? Sure. he'd have lost.<BR/><BR/>Exactly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-65729590872843323662007-06-25T11:03:00.000+01:002007-06-25T11:03:00.000+01:00Sackerson said...Frank Field is decent, thoughtful...Sackerson said...Frank Field is decent, thoughtful and courteous. If TB had supported the likes of him and Bob Marshall-Andrews I (and they) could have taken New Labour seriously.<BR/><BR/>You don't get it do you ? This is the kind of fellow that kept Labour in the wilderness for so many years.We don't want him anymore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-87751124685338924232007-06-25T10:06:00.000+01:002007-06-25T10:06:00.000+01:00Following Paul Linford. Does anyone know why he di...Following Paul Linford. Does anyone know why he didn't stand? Sure. he'd have lost, but wouldn't he have enjoyed it, especially if he'd got the forty-five votes to make a proper contest?Peter Briffahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944248593784819303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-21517816357386409082007-06-25T10:00:00.000+01:002007-06-25T10:00:00.000+01:00Frank Field is decent, thoughtful and courteous. I...Frank Field is decent, thoughtful and courteous. If TB had supported the likes of him and Bob Marshall-Andrews I (and they) could have taken New Labour seriously. The last decade was a window of oportunity for economic and social regeneration, and it's been wasted. When the world economy turns downward, we'll be counting the cost, but the new European managerial aristocracy (for that is what is under construction) will be all right, Jack.Sackersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09410040031410954403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-16051299090077708552007-06-25T09:53:00.000+01:002007-06-25T09:53:00.000+01:00'Gordon Brown will have a torrid time as Prime Min...'Gordon Brown will have a torrid time as Prime Minister. He is just not upto the job and will be "dragged out by the men in white coats" as a Cabinet advisor remarked recently.'<BR/><BR/>Sadly psychos thrive on power. Their mania helps them to terrify and oppress those around them. The Brown Terror has just begun.Tapestryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267094484651413428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-73262098720312122602007-06-25T08:55:00.000+01:002007-06-25T08:55:00.000+01:00Perhaps he'll join the Tories. He'd make a better...Perhaps he'll join the Tories. He'd make a better leader than Cameron!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-25934965053505971592007-06-25T08:31:00.000+01:002007-06-25T08:31:00.000+01:00Frank Field will have the last laugh on these two ...Frank Field will have the last laugh on these two charlatans:<BR/><BR/>Gordon Brown will have a torrid time as Prime Minister. He is just not upto the job and will be "dragged out by the men in white coats" as a Cabinet advisor remarked recently.<BR/><BR/>As for Harman, she will not be allowed anywhere near real power.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-5431308506521877062007-06-25T01:22:00.000+01:002007-06-25T01:22:00.000+01:00Frank Field ahs always struck me as too nice for r...Frank Field ahs always struck me as too nice for real politics, he should have stuck to academia or journalism and "thinking the unthinkable". Surely one of the most unengaging and least suitable cabinet ministers ever.<BR/>Along with Mandelson, he strikes me as a truly smart guy totally inable to engage as a frontline politician.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-3164196463509995852007-06-25T00:09:00.000+01:002007-06-25T00:09:00.000+01:00ken from glos said... "Frank Field is the only per...ken from glos said... <BR/>"Frank Field is the only person I respect from New Labour."<BR/><BR/><BR/>Frank Field on my list of people I respect in the Commons.<BR/><BR/>That list has 4-5 names on it.The Military Wing Of The BBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811519612440901811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-37840492021726977322007-06-25T00:03:00.000+01:002007-06-25T00:03:00.000+01:00Sadly my observation of Frank Field is that during...Sadly my observation of Frank Field is that during the full year he was in office, he failed to produce a single workable idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-65825084411981677652007-06-24T23:19:00.000+01:002007-06-24T23:19:00.000+01:00Frank Field is the only politician whose website I...Frank Field is the only politician whose website I bother to have on my favourites. Interesting to see some odious little Labour shits coming on here to spin against him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-60974923725387843432007-06-24T23:09:00.000+01:002007-06-24T23:09:00.000+01:00Frank Field is a good bloke, I've much respect for...Frank Field is a good bloke, I've much respect for him.<BR/><BR/>Auntie Flo'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-40957564471153565592007-06-24T22:50:00.000+01:002007-06-24T22:50:00.000+01:00I've know Frank since 1964 (he was my 'O'Level Eco...I've know Frank since 1964 (he was my 'O'Level Economics teacher. A more decent, thoughtful and independent man you could not wish to meet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-62321919640639962382007-06-24T22:41:00.001+01:002007-06-24T22:41:00.001+01:00If Frank minded that much about Gordon and Harriet...If Frank minded that much about Gordon and Harriet getting the top two jobs, he should have stood for them himself.Paul Linfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01977920120772282561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-26207025098284829202007-06-24T22:41:00.000+01:002007-06-24T22:41:00.000+01:00"Frank Field is the only person I respect from New..."Frank Field is the only person I respect from New Labour."<BR/><BR/><BR/>Field was fairly deselected from his Birkenhead seat.He shouldn't even be an MPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-81508298505472744942007-06-24T21:07:00.000+01:002007-06-24T21:07:00.000+01:00Frank's problem is he understands welfare and its ...Frank's problem is he understands welfare and its corrosive effect on communities.<BR/><BR/>Brown and Blair just couldn't stomach the truth.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292790723993928866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-53410285872126589522007-06-24T20:12:00.000+01:002007-06-24T20:12:00.000+01:00Miserable, as always.Miserable, as always.Chris Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15679067503215414300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-50237077329965589472007-06-24T20:04:00.000+01:002007-06-24T20:04:00.000+01:00A very decent man is Frank Field. But decency does...A very decent man is Frank Field. But decency doesn't get you very far in politics!Jeremy Jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02014279463894807064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-74050877345420020842007-06-24T18:59:00.000+01:002007-06-24T18:59:00.000+01:00"not a very likeable chappie"What an odd comment a..."not a very likeable chappie"<BR/><BR/>What an odd comment about a politician. And there was me thinking that you voted on the basis on policies not whether you fancied going on holiday with him.<BR/><BR/>Or, Mr Happy, is that just coded talk for "not sufficiently socialist for your tastes"?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com