George Osborne
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Superb performance.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7745994.stm
Have just watched this reply to the PBR. Anyone in any doubt as to how appallingly badly managed this country has been managed should watch this.
A thorough and complete thrashing of all of Labour's economic fantasies.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7745994.stm
Have just watched this reply to the PBR. Anyone in any doubt as to how appallingly badly managed this country has been managed should watch this.
A thorough and complete thrashing of all of Labour's economic fantasies.
I wasn't THAT impressed with Osborne. I would have gone for the jugular.
When is the last time we have had THREE budgets in one year?
In past days, that would probably have resulted in a vote of "no confidence" either in the Chancellor or the entire government.
I was reminded of "savaged by a sheep" quip from 20 odd years ago.
When is the last time we have had THREE budgets in one year?
In past days, that would probably have resulted in a vote of "no confidence" either in the Chancellor or the entire government.
I was reminded of "savaged by a sheep" quip from 20 odd years ago.
Eric Mc said:
I wasn't THAT impressed with Osborne. I would have gone for the jugular.
When is the last time we have had THREE budgets in one year?
In past days, that would probably have resulted in a vote of "no confidence" either in the Chancellor or the entire government.
I was reminded of "savaged by a sheep" quip from 20 odd years ago.
good point well madeWhen is the last time we have had THREE budgets in one year?
In past days, that would probably have resulted in a vote of "no confidence" either in the Chancellor or the entire government.
I was reminded of "savaged by a sheep" quip from 20 odd years ago.
time for ken clarke!
SplatSpeed said:
Eric Mc said:
I wasn't THAT impressed with Osborne. I would have gone for the jugular.
When is the last time we have had THREE budgets in one year?
In past days, that would probably have resulted in a vote of "no confidence" either in the Chancellor or the entire government.
I was reminded of "savaged by a sheep" quip from 20 odd years ago.
good point well madeWhen is the last time we have had THREE budgets in one year?
In past days, that would probably have resulted in a vote of "no confidence" either in the Chancellor or the entire government.
I was reminded of "savaged by a sheep" quip from 20 odd years ago.
time for ken clarke!
claypigeon60 said:
Also interesting watching the body language from the Labour front bench ... the fake incredulity, the scorn, the dismissive chatting amongst themselves ... presumably all for the cameras.
I thought that! They couldn't have looked more uncomfortable if they had a pineapple shoved up their Jacksie! If they weren't such a pack of unbearable cretins I might have felt sorry for themEric Mc said:
I wasn't THAT impressed with Osborne. I would have gone for the jugular.
When is the last time we have had THREE budgets in one year?
In past days, that would probably have resulted in a vote of "no confidence" either in the Chancellor or the entire government.
I was reminded of "savaged by a sheep" quip from 20 odd years ago.
To say Osborne was superb is to severly over-egg the pudding. He was just about okay, but please don't pretend he's an orator, though he did speak some sense. When is the last time we have had THREE budgets in one year?
In past days, that would probably have resulted in a vote of "no confidence" either in the Chancellor or the entire government.
I was reminded of "savaged by a sheep" quip from 20 odd years ago.
IMO he was better than Kinnock on the Westland affair, but not by much. Any decent Shadow Chancellor could have reduced Badger to a gibberring wreck, but Osborn was really very ineffectual and never delivered a knockout blow. The man for the job is William Hague but he's been strangely silent through all this, in Parliament at least.
Edited by Andy Zarse on Tuesday 25th November 09:03
Excellent performance, saying it how it needs to be said - and what he said needs to be said again and again - keep saying it until even the thickest may understand. In a nutshell, while most other countries have reserves and are in a far better state than us, Labour is returning the economy to the state it's always left in after a period of Labour government - a basketcase needing years of fixing by the Conservatives.
Osborne is just making a strong showing, to try and hide the fact he was soliciting cash from Russia’s richest man on his yacht in Corfu.
Man of the people our George:
"The son of a baronet and a debutante, George Gideon Oliver Osborne grew up in the company of the elite. He has a personal fortune estimated at £4 million, as the beneficiary of a trust fund that owns a stake in Osborne & Little, the wallpaper and fabrics company co-founded by his father, Sir Peter. While at Oxford, Mr Osborne joined the Bullingdon Club, a dining society reserved for the super-rich. "
I give you the shadow chancellor (number 1):
Man of the people our George:
"The son of a baronet and a debutante, George Gideon Oliver Osborne grew up in the company of the elite. He has a personal fortune estimated at £4 million, as the beneficiary of a trust fund that owns a stake in Osborne & Little, the wallpaper and fabrics company co-founded by his father, Sir Peter. While at Oxford, Mr Osborne joined the Bullingdon Club, a dining society reserved for the super-rich. "
I give you the shadow chancellor (number 1):
Edited by A4_Family_Man on Tuesday 25th November 10:47
Edited by A4_Family_Man on Tuesday 25th November 10:47
A4_Family_Man said:
Osborne is just making a strong showing, to try and hide the fact he was soliciting cash from Russia’s richest man on his yacht in Corfu.
Man of the people our George:
"The son of a baronet and a debutante, George Gideon Oliver Osborne grew up in the company of the elite. He has a personal fortune estimated at £4 million, as the beneficiary of a trust fund that owns a stake in Osborne & Little, the wallpaper and fabrics company co-founded by his father, Sir Peter. While at Oxford, Mr Osborne joined the Bullingdon Club, a dining society reserved for the super-rich. "
Since when does background reflect on ones ability to be a chancellor ?Man of the people our George:
"The son of a baronet and a debutante, George Gideon Oliver Osborne grew up in the company of the elite. He has a personal fortune estimated at £4 million, as the beneficiary of a trust fund that owns a stake in Osborne & Little, the wallpaper and fabrics company co-founded by his father, Sir Peter. While at Oxford, Mr Osborne joined the Bullingdon Club, a dining society reserved for the super-rich. "
I find it odd that in this age of political correctness it is perfectly acceptable to discriminate someone based on percieved class.
A4_Family_Man said:
Osborne is just making a strong showing, to try and hide the fact he was soliciting cash from Russia’s richest man on his yacht in Corfu.
Man of the people our George:
"The son of a baronet and a debutante, George Gideon Oliver Osborne grew up in the company of the elite. He has a personal fortune estimated at £4 million, as the beneficiary of a trust fund that owns a stake in Osborne & Little, the wallpaper and fabrics company co-founded by his father, Sir Peter. While at Oxford, Mr Osborne joined the Bullingdon Club, a dining society reserved for the super-rich. "
So what? This was the 1980s after all. What was he supposed to have done at Oxford, joined the Book Club? I bet there's photo's of you aged twenty with Phil Oakey hair down to your shoulders and a joint in your gob that you'd rather your kids didn't see. Man of the people our George:
"The son of a baronet and a debutante, George Gideon Oliver Osborne grew up in the company of the elite. He has a personal fortune estimated at £4 million, as the beneficiary of a trust fund that owns a stake in Osborne & Little, the wallpaper and fabrics company co-founded by his father, Sir Peter. While at Oxford, Mr Osborne joined the Bullingdon Club, a dining society reserved for the super-rich. "
bridgdav said:
One quote that sticks in my mind.. (summarised)
The National Debt equates to every taxpayer owing £37,500 per Head - That will have to be recovered in the future through Taxation..!
Surely thats going to hurt..!
There is a very easy way to deal with debt, just print a few more notes. What could possibly go wrong.The National Debt equates to every taxpayer owing £37,500 per Head - That will have to be recovered in the future through Taxation..!
Surely thats going to hurt..!
A4_Family_Man said:
Osborne is just making a strong showing, to try and hide the fact he was soliciting cash from Russia’s richest man on his yacht in Corfu.
Man of the people our George:
"The son of a baronet and a debutante, George Gideon Oliver Osborne grew up in the company of the elite. He has a personal fortune estimated at £4 million, as the beneficiary of a trust fund that owns a stake in Osborne & Little, the wallpaper and fabrics company co-founded by his father, Sir Peter. While at Oxford, Mr Osborne joined the Bullingdon Club, a dining society reserved for the super-rich. "
Why sl@g off someone who is fortunate enough to be born into a rich family, but decides to enter politics, despite not really needing to as he is set up for life anyway.Man of the people our George:
"The son of a baronet and a debutante, George Gideon Oliver Osborne grew up in the company of the elite. He has a personal fortune estimated at £4 million, as the beneficiary of a trust fund that owns a stake in Osborne & Little, the wallpaper and fabrics company co-founded by his father, Sir Peter. While at Oxford, Mr Osborne joined the Bullingdon Club, a dining society reserved for the super-rich. "
Are labour MP's all "salt of the earth, in it for the working man" types then?
It's attitudes like this that irreparably divide the nation, and Labour just keep taxing you more, impose more liberty quashing bills that become law, and bleed you dry - yet you don't seem to mind, as long as you think the guy imposing the new laws is "a down to earth guy", and, of course, the new laws/taxes are stiffing someone else, and not you - yet.
To my mind, there's not much difference in having a pop at an MP for no other reason than envy, and having a go at a Muslim MP because he/she is Muslim!
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