tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post586185425065577035..comments2024-03-04T17:54:32.559+00:00Comments on Iain Dale's Diary: LibDem MP Questions Harry's IntegrityIain Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-32286323803670513512008-03-03T20:32:00.000+00:002008-03-03T20:32:00.000+00:00I would actually rather like to see a 'bitch-fight...I would actually rather like to see a 'bitch-fight' between Bagshawe and Teather.. They are both rather foxy in a 'don't judge a book by the cover' way..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-27079092848239117982008-03-03T19:43:00.000+00:002008-03-03T19:43:00.000+00:00This is just a 'girlie' spat between two women, on...This is just a 'girlie' spat between two women, one of whom is actually an MP, and the other of whom believes she was born with a better pot to pi$$, but is not an MP, and is bitchy towards someone doing better than she is. Jealousy is such an unpleasant trait...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-12354356006364878322008-03-03T19:29:00.000+00:002008-03-03T19:29:00.000+00:00This is just a 'girlie' spat between two women, on...This is just a 'girlie' spat between two women, one of whom is actually an MP, and the other of whom believes she was born with a better pot to pi$$, but is not an MP, and is bitchy towards someone doing better than she is. Jealousy is such an unpleasant trait...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-32019529032259169032008-03-03T13:05:00.000+00:002008-03-03T13:05:00.000+00:00Thank the lord she isn't a member of a real politi...Thank the lord she isn't a member of a real political party.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-16120593025967716172008-03-03T12:46:00.000+00:002008-03-03T12:46:00.000+00:00I don't think much of her either but, at least at ...I don't think much of her either but, at least at some level somewhat more rarified than Harry himself, the propaganda value MUST have been a major consideration in the decision to send him.<BR/><BR/>That is not meant to reflect badly on Harry & I don't think it does, but lets face facts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-30359893249020445532008-03-03T12:41:00.000+00:002008-03-03T12:41:00.000+00:00How sad that mendacious and spiteful lefties can't...How sad that mendacious and spiteful lefties can't contain their biterness over young Harry doing his duty. One could speculate that this is rooted in their deeply held dislike of this country's history and it's historical institutions, namely HMF and the Royal Family.<BR/><BR/>It must stick in their throats when a young man they delight in tormenting lays it all on the line for his country as true leaders should. After all are any sons of Lib Dem, Labour or Tory MP's currently serving? What about the fleet street armchair generals? Thought not.<BR/><BR/>You are all so out of touch with the country you purport to govern it is beyond a joke.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-8861916894471181652008-03-03T12:17:00.000+00:002008-03-03T12:17:00.000+00:00So-called politicians like this young woman someti...So-called politicians like this young woman sometimes make me wonder why I chose to serve my country as a member of the Armed Forces. Cornet Wales has done what he has trained for - led the sodiers under his command into battle, at the behest of our Government. It would be a shameful day if this lady ever became a member of a serving Government, but if she did, I would love to take her on a tour of Helmand province. Unfotunately I would then have to protect her with my life - something for all to think about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-23693349885051111522008-03-03T11:21:00.000+00:002008-03-03T11:21:00.000+00:00Well what do you expect when you put up the Intern...Well what do you expect when you put up the Intern for interview?<BR/><BR/>I remember my surprise when I was her constituent, being told that she only signs correspondence at weekends. It takes her office weeks to do anything at all.<BR/><BR/>Good constituency MP? My ar--Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-49571785250900557892008-03-03T08:15:00.000+00:002008-03-03T08:15:00.000+00:00It's not like Harry was conscripted. He has a job ...It's not like Harry was conscripted. He has a job and he has done that job. Well, for ten weeks anyway. Okay, it was difficult and dangerous work, but not exceptionally so. <BR/><BR/>And his reputation certainly did need some rehabilitating. I just hope for the sake of the rare wildlife of this country that he has left his guns in Afghanistan...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-83524591494816520632008-03-03T08:07:00.000+00:002008-03-03T08:07:00.000+00:00James Schneider, I think the point is that Harry c...James Schneider, I think the point is that Harry could have led a life of idle, pointless luxury at home, but chose to fight instead. A course which has been followed by many priviliged young men, to their credit.<BR/><BR/>Others may have been forced into the army by poverty and lack of job opportunities, but Harry volunteered himself truly.asquithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14246701347539264295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-52093752065466113422008-03-03T07:08:00.000+00:002008-03-03T07:08:00.000+00:00Sarah Teather adds further credence to the saying ...Sarah Teather adds further credence to the saying that:<BR/><BR/><I><B>"politics is showbusiness for ugly people."</I></B>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-13913188485225471142008-03-03T06:25:00.000+00:002008-03-03T06:25:00.000+00:00Harry stating that he does not like England much i...Harry stating that he does not like England much is the one aspect that saddens me. For a young man of great wealth and priviledge, 3rd in line to the throne, to say that he would rather be in a hell hole of a war than his own country just demonstrates how crass this England has become.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-33337855960969597362008-03-03T03:37:00.000+00:002008-03-03T03:37:00.000+00:00It's been excellent publicity for Prince Harry. A...It's been excellent publicity for Prince Harry. After all, last time we saw him in uniform, it was a Nazi one. But it's also true that he has been genuinely brave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-36963030117766506822008-03-03T02:17:00.000+00:002008-03-03T02:17:00.000+00:00There are a lot of families of soldiers serving on...There are a lot of families of soldiers serving on the frontline in Iraq and Afghanistan who will thanking Prince Harry. Wall to wall coverage of what has at times felt like a forgotten war, and equally forgotten soldiers, look where the press rank the death of soldier in their news order these days.<BR/><BR/>On a 2nd point, the ignorance of some is breathtaking! From the minute that RAF aircraft descends to land anywhere in Helmand province, those on board are risking their lives, be it military personal or others like journalists. And if people like Teather and the journalists of C4 who put together that mean spirited and petty report on Friday can point me to anywhere that is considered safe in Helmand province I am sure that the local population and Nato forces will be able to disabuse them of that notion. <BR/>Its not Harry's integrity which needs to questioned. He talked the talk when he joined up, and now he has walked the walk. He is only back in the UK now because a very small element in the press thought more of circulation and statporn for their website.<BR/>Jon Snow and his freedom of the press whinge, my arse!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-66361067000039199002008-03-03T02:16:00.000+00:002008-03-03T02:16:00.000+00:00Sorry how is her comment crass. It appears perfect...Sorry how is her comment crass. It appears perfectly reasonable. Why this deference to a hereditary elite? So Harry went to Afghanistan. So what? We've deployed a great number of troops in Afghanistan and I don't hear unthinking kneejerk responses to call every single one a hero.James Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00418770297192706019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-61092465309329973692008-03-03T01:34:00.000+00:002008-03-03T01:34:00.000+00:00And you served when and where? Any one who puts on...And you served when and where? Any one who puts on that uniform and goes away from home to fight a war, be he royal or not is brave. They are all hero's and should all be treated like one. People who have never served have no right in questioning how brave a soldier is. Cos' he is a lot braver than you. We have this image of what a hero is, wearing his pants on the out-side, a hero is someone willing to die for his country. If it wasn't for some paper that let this story out, he would still be out there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-4827852022978578442008-03-03T01:17:00.000+00:002008-03-03T01:17:00.000+00:00I've been having a read at this forum for armed s...I've been having a read at <A HREF="http://www.arrse.co.uk/cpgn2/Forums.html" REL="nofollow">this forum</A> for armed service personnel. Interesting to read what's going on from the POV of people who know what they're talking about (soldiers on the front line) rather than opportunistic twits who don't (Teather, Jon Snow, Max Clifford etc)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-34123143309252343932008-03-03T00:19:00.000+00:002008-03-03T00:19:00.000+00:00Bravery is a aord that is used very Liberally and ...Bravery is a aord that is used very Liberally and when you mention Prince Harry and Bravery inthe same sentence that is a stretch.<BR/><BR/>Surrounded by the worlds best fighters the Ghurkas I would be prepared to go anywhere.<BR/><BR/>Tell you what brvaery is Iain Bravery is my long deceased Father.<BR/><BR/>My Dad died when I was 16 so I never got to know him. <BR/><BR/>He went to a teritorial army weekend camp in Edinburgh but never came back for five years.<BR/><BR/>Four of those years he spent in South East Asia almost all the time in the Burmese Jungle fighting the Japanese frequently at close quarters.<BR/><BR/>When he came back to Edinburgh he was not given a press conference in fact he was supposed to find a job and get on with it.<BR/><BR/>Bravery and Prince Harry you demean the English language Iain and I gaurantee you within the next two months he will be seen on the piss again and the sun title will be Fallen Hero or something similar.<BR/><BR/>Mark my words you will be able to look this posting up when it comes up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-39931929463238638882008-03-02T23:30:00.000+00:002008-03-02T23:30:00.000+00:00I refuse to believe that Sarah Teather actually ex...I refuse to believe that Sarah Teather actually exists.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-42806567745919559942008-03-02T23:27:00.000+00:002008-03-02T23:27:00.000+00:00Sarah Teather - everyone has the right to be ugly,...Sarah Teather - everyone has the right to be ugly, but she abuses the privilege.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-9640429157825322442008-03-02T23:22:00.000+00:002008-03-02T23:22:00.000+00:00I rather admire Ms. Teather for various things, in...<I>I rather admire Ms. Teather for various things, including her robust defence of casework on the show and her work to free her constituent from Gitmo.</I> <BR/><BR/>I'll comment on this aspect too. So far as I am concerned, anybody who winds up in Club Gitmo has nobody to blame but himself. <BR/><BR/>If they are so called British Citizens they lost their citizenship the moment they went to Afghanistan. They wore no uniform, they formed no part of any recognised army, they are emphatically not entitled to any protection from the Genever Convention which was formulated to establish the rights of soldiers in uniform. <BR/><BR/>Frankly, if they are, or claim to be, British I think they should be hanged as traitors. And serve 'em right.Rush-is-Righthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12860467341217977185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-55975666826289463952008-03-02T23:20:00.000+00:002008-03-02T23:20:00.000+00:00Iain, I like your blog- but when it turns into LD ...Iain, I like your blog- but when it turns into LD Watch it gets a bit dull.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-6642232199107318012008-03-02T23:15:00.000+00:002008-03-02T23:15:00.000+00:00I saw the programme on Sky TV this afternoon showi...I saw the programme on Sky TV this afternoon showing pictures of Prince Harry doing his stuff against the Taliban scumbags.<BR/><BR/>I felt a certain pride in him, not only because I am father to a serving officer in the armed forces, but because I immediately recognised him as one of us. <BR/><BR/>He is a decent, properly brought up young man whom any military father would recognise as one of his own. <BR/><BR/>At a time when so many other people in public life, from clerics to politicians, are letting us down so badly it is good to see him setting an example of the way things ought to be.<BR/><BR/>You can only do so much with spin and PR. I think Harry is the real thing.Rush-is-Righthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12860467341217977185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-31509630381275681582008-03-02T22:50:00.000+00:002008-03-02T22:50:00.000+00:00I think its ridiculous to state that this was a PR...I think its ridiculous to state that this was a PR stunt. Prince Harry was on the frontline, getting shot at, and giving all hell back, to the taliban in afghanistan. He would have been at risk anywhere in afghanistan in he was carrying out patrols etc due to the threat of IEDs. Sending Prince Harry to afghanistan was the right thing to do, after all, surely SOMEONE should support our lads and lasses in the forces, because they don't tend to get a looking, or are understood at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-66207881365772303432008-03-02T22:49:00.000+00:002008-03-02T22:49:00.000+00:00I suppose Sarah Teather believes that our politici...I suppose Sarah Teather believes that our politicians are a better advertisement for Britain than the Royals!<BR/><BR/>My blood is absolutely boiling at this! I always thought this woman was an idiot - I get a grim pleasure of watching her flail about on Question Time - but this episode has removed any doubt.<BR/><BR/>Harry has done this country proud. From what I've heard on the net he was definately out there, mucking in. I can't see why the MOD would send him out there as an ornament, it'd be a waste of resources.<BR/><BR/>Prince Harry has done his duty and acted honourably - Sarah Teather and the shower in Leicester wouldn't know decency and honour if it kicked them in the unmnetionables!<BR/><BR/>I think Teather should slink off into the sunset, and await the day when she can actually prove some use - as an organ donor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com