Our newest ambassador in the US,,
Discussion
WestyCarl said:
Halmyre said:
I dare say he has as much access as, say, a waiter, or a caddy, or a toilet attendant. But access is nothing without status, and I dare say Farage has as much status as, erm, I'll get back to you on that one...
Unfortunately I think you are wrong. he spoke at The Don's rally's, recent conference, met him days after his win and is now pictured dining with him.The UK Government would be a fool to ignore him (but also be careful and use him or trust him carefully)
Hosenbugler said:
Exactly. Curiously enough, I've only just found out that an old and very much respected friend of mine has known Farage for years , like an aquaintance of mine he speaks very highly of him as a person.
The left will hate him of course, but thats what they are expert at, hating those who do not share their fascist opinions.
Conversely, I know someone who worked with Farage and who can't stand him (what he actually says about him can't be repeated here). My friend is no leftie either (hedge fund manager).The left will hate him of course, but thats what they are expert at, hating those who do not share their fascist opinions.
WestyCarl said:
jmorgan said:
He spoke as a private person and not as a nominated representative of the UK government. Bit of a difference I think.
Makes no difference, he was still invited.jmorgan said:
He spoke as a private person and not as a nominated representative of the UK government. Bit of a difference I think.
Indeed. The difference is you didn't get to brief or debrief him so were not able to capitalise on the meeting in any way at all and you have no clue what was said. A triumph of diplomacy and intelligence.jmorgan said:
In what way? Reading the various side stories to this, he blagged a seat?
He's sat at dinner with the President of the USA, who despite being the most powerful man in the world has an over-inflated ego. If Trump didn't want him there he wouldn't be there.Trump is having petty spats with countries across the globe, pulling back from internationalism left right and centre. Except for the UK, with which he's still quite amenable to closer ties. For some reason he does seem to like Farage, and even though he isn't an official ambassador I'm quite certain he will be painting a broadly positive image (at least, what he and Trump perceive as a positive image) of the current situation in the UK.
davepoth said:
jmorgan said:
In what way? Reading the various side stories to this, he blagged a seat?
He's sat at dinner with the President of the USA, who despite being the most powerful man in the world has an over-inflated ego. If Trump didn't want him there he wouldn't be there.Trump is having petty spats with countries across the globe, pulling back from internationalism left right and centre. Except for the UK, with which he's still quite amenable to closer ties. For some reason he does seem to like Farage, and even though he isn't an official ambassador I'm quite certain he will be painting a broadly positive image (at least, what he and Trump perceive as a positive image) of the current situation in the UK.
Funkycoldribena said:
Should get a medal for getting us a referendum.
My GF got her 'Annual Tax Summary' from HMRC todayShe paid £25 in tax towards the EU last year!!!! What an Effing Disgrace, how dare they take £25 whole pounds of tax from her?
Farage get a medal - No, that's not good enough for such a GOD - he deserves a Knighthood at the very least.
ukkid35 said:
Funkycoldribena said:
Should get a medal for getting us a referendum.
My GF got her 'Annual Tax Summary' from HMRC todayShe paid £25 in tax towards the EU last year!!!! What an Effing Disgrace, how dare they take £25 whole pounds of tax from her?
Farage get a medal - No, that's not good enough for such a GOD - he deserves a Knighthood at the very least.
KrissKross said:
Everyone is b!tching about Farage but he is doing what millions actually want, the government is not listening any longer to their "subjects".
Who would you all send to form relationships and fully back the UK's interests, Corbyn perhaps?
Qualified people I hope. I know it aint a perfect world so there is some leeway in what you wish for and what you get but Farage is not what the UK needs, it is what Farage needs.Who would you all send to form relationships and fully back the UK's interests, Corbyn perhaps?
KrissKross said:
Everyone is b!tching about Farage but he is doing what millions actually want, the government is not listening any longer to their "subjects".
Who would you all send to form relationships and fully back the UK's interests, Corbyn perhaps?
I'm sure it would be ideal for Nigel if he could be paid by HMG for kissing Trump's arrse. Maybe It would be better for the people who voted for him if he did what he was elected to do, and is behind PAID to do?Who would you all send to form relationships and fully back the UK's interests, Corbyn perhaps?
Countdown said:
I'm sure it would be ideal for Nigel if he could be paid by HMG for kissing Trump's arrse. Maybe It would be better for the people who voted for him if he did what he was elected to do, and is behind PAID to do?
He hasn't done what he was elected to do since the day he was elected, so why change now?
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