tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post6474018939208863501..comments2024-03-04T17:54:32.559+00:00Comments on Iain Dale's Diary: The Attorney General: Who Knew What and When?Iain Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-10393993978398036392007-02-19T16:12:00.000+00:002007-02-19T16:12:00.000+00:00So whats the point in saying anything - anyone wit...So whats the point in saying anything - anyone with a bit of brain knows full well that this lot are the most greedy, hypocritical , thieving load of crooks to govern this country for generations - do you think any of them will take any notice of what mere citizens think?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1576528238929611862007-02-19T12:38:00.000+00:002007-02-19T12:38:00.000+00:00Liz said..."I know of no company that would dismis...<B>Liz said...</B><BR/><BR/>"I know of no company that would dismiss an employee because of an extra marital relationship."<BR/><BR/>Don't know about any law Liz but I have, in the past, run across companies where it was against company rules to bonk a colleague. For example, I had a girlfriend who worked for a management accountancy firm where this applied. Had the company known that she had previously been bedding a colleague they would both have been dismissed. Plus, the bloke's wife would probably have been a bit miffed.<BR/><BR/>On the other hand, in most companies sex amongst colleagues in more or less the norm. Not long ago I came across a supervisor whose main contribution to the company was, apart from sleeping at his desk, to employ on his staff chicks who he expected to, and usually did, bonk.<BR/><BR/><BR/><B>Mad Bad Angus said...</B><BR/><BR/>"My views accord with the French view of politicians - any man who doesn't have freestyle bonking as hobby is deeply suspicious."<BR/><BR/>Quite right. Have to laugh at these straight-laced contributions from some people. I bet they're blokes married to prodigiously promiscuous babes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-55016915419072150802007-02-19T10:24:00.000+00:002007-02-19T10:24:00.000+00:00Traditionally,the A-G was an eminent QC who sat on...Traditionally,the A-G was an eminent QC who sat on the Govt benches in the Commons.Labour had some of distinction in the past-Shawcross,Elwyn Jones and Sam Silkin.Even the luckless Hastings was one of the greatest advocates of his day.Now we have Goldsmith,personally picked by Blair and placed in the Lords to act as his private Counsel when we now learn that he was potentially compromised personally and seemingly leant on over his Iraq advice.I doubt whether there is a case on cash for honours but with the way Blair has abused the constitution,can anyone now safely accept Goldsmith 's Opinion?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1629570679735774532007-02-18T20:31:00.000+00:002007-02-18T20:31:00.000+00:00There is a legitimate public interest justificatio...<I>There is a legitimate public interest justification for further inquiries here.</I><BR/><BR/>What's more important, Goldsmith shagging some old bint, or if the future Prime Minister of the Nation took drugs?<BR/><BR/>Really who cares?Mostly Ordinaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11940615088493840939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-50258621596741162262007-02-18T19:06:00.000+00:002007-02-18T19:06:00.000+00:00This depends on the assumption that he could have ...This depends on the assumption that he could have changed his legal advice on the legalityof war only under pressure of blackmail. There is the possiblity he was merely a pusilanimous cur needing only to be firmly told what his opinion was.<BR/><BR/>It is noticeable that the government have implied that they never even bothered to ask whether bombing Yugoslavia was illegal - where the case was much clearer, the bad way - & he made no complaint.<BR/><BR/>The Tories are in a non-credible position too here Iain, having said that Blair should have told them there were no WMDs, the belief in which is the only thing that could make the war legal, & then they would have happily voted for it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-39028221059236981672007-02-18T18:19:00.000+00:002007-02-18T18:19:00.000+00:00Anonymous 12:12 - I have been complaining about re...Anonymous 12:12 - I have been complaining about reception from 18 Doughty St for a couple of months now. I couldn't even watch it on Friday because it just said Buffering. It didn't even tell you what percentage was buffered, so you had no idea whether it was doing something or not. I quite after two minutes and tried again. Again, nada. <BR/><BR/>Then the sound quality varies so badly. It's OK when Rachel North is inaudible because silence from her is much to be desired, but there are people like Croydonian and Dizzy and a few others who I really want to hear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-54381047787055054052007-02-18T15:36:00.000+00:002007-02-18T15:36:00.000+00:00Anonymous said... Oh Iain, I wish you would unders...Anonymous said... <BR/>Oh Iain, I wish you would understand that "begs the question" does not mean the same as "raises the question" <BR/><BR/>2:43 PM <BR/><BR/><BR/>Anonymous, Methinks you ought to have put a full stop at the end of your sentence.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-77507561524304196082007-02-18T15:26:00.000+00:002007-02-18T15:26:00.000+00:00For all the labour sympathisers on here, a simple ...For all the labour sympathisers on here, a simple quiz:<BR/><BR/>your boot on turn other foot now<BR/><BR/>best regards<BR/><BR/>a working class conservativeunothordox behaviourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09133540661080476463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-82994655420233937182007-02-18T15:21:00.000+00:002007-02-18T15:21:00.000+00:00jafo [12.01 pm] Yes, the Bar lives by gossip. "It'...jafo [12.01 pm] Yes, the Bar lives by gossip. "It's what we do."<BR/><BR/>Actually, gossip is not such a bad thing. You get to know who you can trust.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-74658746407058791122007-02-18T14:49:00.000+00:002007-02-18T14:49:00.000+00:00Blame it on my comprehensive education.Blame it on my comprehensive education.Iain Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-12421473358136637382007-02-18T14:43:00.000+00:002007-02-18T14:43:00.000+00:00Oh Iain, I wish you would understand that "begs th...Oh Iain, I wish you would understand that "begs the question" does not mean the same as "raises the question"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-5035096928328628772007-02-18T14:28:00.000+00:002007-02-18T14:28:00.000+00:00My opinion of the AG has risen considerably. My vi...My opinion of the AG has risen considerably. My views accord with the French view of politicians - any man who doesn't have freestyle bonking as hobby is deeply suspicious. Lang may his lum reek wi' ither folk's coal!Mad Bad Angushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415646435931964864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-28550133900150064322007-02-18T13:54:00.000+00:002007-02-18T13:54:00.000+00:00If shagging on the side makes someone 'suspect'in ...If shagging on the side makes someone 'suspect'in the eyes of the public in a public role and is therefore a threat to National Security, then it should have been me that was hanged in Baghdad and not Saddam.<BR/><BR/>DoomDr.Doomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693690337088689687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-81017091997865006172007-02-18T13:28:00.000+00:002007-02-18T13:28:00.000+00:00I'm not bothered about Goldsmith having an affair,...I'm not bothered about Goldsmith having an affair, but if Blair really didn't know about it, he's being let down by his Private Office and his Whips - and it's far more interesting that 2 Blairites get their private business aired right now - wonder who's talking to the Press to blacken the PM by association?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-21589983402632809122007-02-18T13:27:00.001+00:002007-02-18T13:27:00.001+00:00The AG put himself into a position of being vulner...The AG put himself into a position of being vulnerable to threats.<BR/><BR/>He exercised poor judgement which is not what his office requires of its holder.<BR/><BR/>A man of real integrity would resign.<BR/><BR/>He has not.<BR/><BR/>Mr Greive is too saintly for this work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-85719167523723442082007-02-18T13:27:00.000+00:002007-02-18T13:27:00.000+00:00senior tories are on very, very shakey ground when...senior tories are on very, very shakey ground when they start making people's private affairs into a political story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-29950121046272438352007-02-18T13:26:00.000+00:002007-02-18T13:26:00.000+00:00Her next step from being a QC is promotion to Judg...<I>Her next step from being a QC is promotion to Judge. An independent panel determines this - not the AG.</I><BR/><BR/>Actually i thought it went to the JAC and required references. One reason that Barristers have an easier time than Solicitors is that the former have appeared before Crown Court and High Court Judges......I doubt a good word from the A-G would be harmful to a career.<BR/><BR/>I simply find it a very louche culture of self-satisfaction in this government - it is good that noone respects any member of it or is above suspecting that barristers cook deals with the CPs to sell out clientsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-31963815970406709852007-02-18T13:24:00.000+00:002007-02-18T13:24:00.000+00:00ianp - Yates' file has not gone to the CPS yet, so...ianp - Yates' file has not gone to the CPS yet, so what is your point?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-48150156982743313192007-02-18T13:14:00.000+00:002007-02-18T13:14:00.000+00:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Colin Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12917613140024791731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-10130527072892370082007-02-18T13:12:00.000+00:002007-02-18T13:12:00.000+00:00Whatever the current social norms, people of "impe...Whatever the current social norms, people of "impeccable character" do not have extra-marital affairs. End of discussion as Mr Milliband would say.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-55082943264822041622007-02-18T12:42:00.000+00:002007-02-18T12:42:00.000+00:00Of more interest should be 'who' leaked this and t...Of more interest should be 'who' leaked this and the story of the DPP to the press at a time when the CPS is about to make decisions over Yates of the Yards enquiries into No.10Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-48308489358323918432007-02-18T12:30:00.000+00:002007-02-18T12:30:00.000+00:00It's not just a question of who knew what and when...It's not just a question of who knew what and when. But also, why has it only just emerged in print when the story is 2 years old?<BR/><BR/>Clearly, Dominic Grieve does not understand the meaning of impeccable integrity. Firstly, because any integrity that Lord Goldsmith may have had possessed prior to his altering his advice was lost at this stage. The legal position and the political position are at opposite ends. Secondly, where is the integrity when cheating on one's wife? Unless Dominic Grieve is able to understand the difference between right and wrong, he is not fit for purpose as the Shadow Attorney General let alone becoming the Attorney General if the Tories get into power.<BR/><BR/>Because QCs and judges are appointed upon recommendations, it would be quite wrong to appoint on the basis of whether anyone is any good in bed. I feel that the Bar Council should be asking Kim Hollis a few questions. And, we ought to know exactly why did Lord Goldsmith alter his advice and whether Lord Falconer had any input into this. I don't think a bit of totty on the side was the lever. As Iain points out it was common knowledge amongst those in the upper echelons of the legal profession, therefore hardly a bargaining tool for Lord Falconer. Purely on a personal note, I would be interested to discover how Lord Goldsmith's wife discovered this unfaithfulness.<BR/><BR/>If Tony Blair did not know, why did he not know? We already know that Tony Blair is a liar, therefore we can assume that he did know and that he is just telling yet another lie in his denial to Andrew Marr. There is a legitimate public interest justification for further inquiries. Even if I feel that that is not the reason for Iain's interest.jailhouselawyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03795278184797990706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-52019732747004259532007-02-18T12:28:00.000+00:002007-02-18T12:28:00.000+00:00I wonder what the soldiers make of it. Particularl...I wonder what the soldiers make of it. Particularly the ones who were pursued by the CPS at huge public cost and exonerated. Like Trooper Kevin Williams and Col Jorge Mendonca.shergarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07857760634460826993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-31490326753108703382007-02-18T12:25:00.000+00:002007-02-18T12:25:00.000+00:00Although and call me old fashioned but if he will ...Although and call me old fashioned but if he will cheat on his wife(break his vows)then cheating his country would be a small step(breaking his vows of office).I do not trust people who do either.A semi secret affair leaves him open to <BR/> if not blackmail then "pressure" and thats what this smells of.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-61150272846687713632007-02-18T12:22:00.000+00:002007-02-18T12:22:00.000+00:00Nonsense. How on earth can the AG assist in her c...Nonsense. How on earth can the AG assist in her career? Her next step from being a QC is promotion to Judge. An independent panel determines this - not the AG.<BR/><BR/>Anonymous - I do not know what sector you work in but I know of no company that would dismiss an employee because of an extra marital relationship. Can you quote the appropriate law for dismissal on these grounds?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com