Mayor of London

heightmassive · 3rd May 2008, 00:05

I'm expecting Jeremy Beadle to appear any minute now.

Redlambs · 3rd May 2008, 00:06

Wurzel Gummidge is the mayor?

Addict · 3rd May 2008, 00:15

boris johnson!!!!!!!!!!!
what a fucking legend

Mozza · 3rd May 2008, 00:16

Spastics

Nick 0208 Ldn · 3rd May 2008, 00:20

Worst kept secret in politics today but good all the same.

Ken can be commended for dignity with which he spoke and equally i think that some outsiders will have been surprised by the more serious Borris.

Plechazunga · 3rd May 2008, 01:13

Fuck's sake

peterstorey · 3rd May 2008, 01:26

Proper London voted for Ken - it's those suburbanshites that done it and they've got the fuckwit they deserve.

MikeUpNorth · 3rd May 2008, 01:52

Fucking hell, it seems a lot of Londoners are pretty stupid.

Plechazunga · 3rd May 2008, 01:56

I can't actually believe it's happened

I laughed out loud when he first said he'd run for Mayor...

MikeUpNorth · 3rd May 2008, 02:00

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Originally Posted by Plechazunga

I laughed out loud when he first said he'd run for Mayor...

Yeah, me too. It was a similar laugh to when I heard Schwarzenegger was running for governor of California. The major problem with democracy is that a lot of people are idiots.

Plechazunga · 3rd May 2008, 02:05

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Originally Posted by MikeUpNorth

Yeah, me too. It was a similar laugh to when I heard Schwarzenegger was running for governor of California. The major problem with democracy is that a lot of people are idiots.

I think idiocy is less the problem than the fact that people vote tribally, superficially, emotionally, lazily, whimsically... the same way we do most things. Thinking things through is a pain in the arse, it's not that most people can't work out what's in their or the country's interest, it's that they don't bother.

Nick 0208 Ldn · 3rd May 2008, 02:09

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Originally Posted by peterstorey

Proper London voted for Ken - it's those suburbanshites that done it and they've got the fuckwit they deserve.

Much obliged.

You know you sound as bitter as the inverted snobbery from callers on the BBC complaining about Borris' sister Rachel Johnson [who came on and gave an interview], for having the nerve to be at a celebration party with champagne of all things. Oh what a crime!

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Originally Posted by MikeUpNorth

Yeah, me too. It was a similar laugh to when I heard Schwarzenegger was running for governor of California.

Has he done so very badly for the state?

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Originally Posted by MikeUpNorth

The major problem with democracy is that a lot of people are idiots.

Until they put into office someone who shares your mindset and politicla view, is that it?

Such comments as those make you out to be ten times the snob that Labour votes have accused Borris of being.

peterstorey · 3rd May 2008, 02:10

Nah, they're just cunts

surf · 3rd May 2008, 02:12

How long until he gets his own panto?

MikeUpNorth · 3rd May 2008, 02:14

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Originally Posted by Nick 0208 Ldn

Until they put into office someone who shares your mindset and politicla view, is that it?

Such comments as those make you out to be ten times the snob that Labour votes have accused Borris of being.

No they don't have to necessarily share my views, but voting for a cartoon character is a pretty stupid thing to do. As is voting to 'teach someone a lesson' or any other such reason.

Nick 0208 Ldn · 3rd May 2008, 02:19

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Originally Posted by MikeUpNorth

No they don't have to necessarily share my views, but voting for a cartoon character is a pretty stupid thing to do. As is voting to 'teach someone a lesson' or any other such reason.

What if they were supportive of his manisfesto pledges? And thought that Ken was no longer any good for London?

These thigns cannot be possible simply because it is Borris or a Tory?

Tell me, how closely have you been following the mayoral contest, what the candidates are offering and the record of the incumbent?

Fitzjames · 3rd May 2008, 02:19

I think the amusing thing was the interview with his father who said all politicians should be well versed in the classics and that understanding ancient Greece was the key to running London........should have shown the interview before voting not after.

still he will manage to screw up London......so I spose I am glad he got elected. cos I hate the place.
still i hope he doesnt do anything drastic before i go there for a break in two weeks.

Plechazunga · 3rd May 2008, 02:22

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Originally Posted by Fitzjames

I think the amusing thing was the interview with his father who said all politicians should be well versed in the classics

I have to confess to agreeing with that bit

But then, I think everyone should be educated in the classics... it's a losing battle I admit

noodlehair · 3rd May 2008, 02:22

Well done, you bunch of unbelievable fecking spastics

Plechazunga · 3rd May 2008, 02:24

that about sums it up

peterstorey · 3rd May 2008, 02:26

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Originally Posted by Fitzjames

still he will manage to screw up London......so I spose I am glad he got elected. cos I hate the place.
still i hope he doesnt do anything drastic before i go there for a break in two weeks.

Oi - some of us live here. In fact he won't be allowed to do nuffink since he will be completely subservient to getting Cameron in next time.

surf · 3rd May 2008, 02:29

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Originally Posted by Fitzjames

I think the amusing thing was the interview with his father who said all politicians should be well versed in the classics and that understanding ancient Greece was the key to running London

Being a classicist more than a politician was Enoch Powell's problem, too

Nick 0208 Ldn · 3rd May 2008, 02:30

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Originally Posted by peterstorey

since he will be completely subservient to getting Cameron in next time.

Another event if it were to occur that i am sure would make the lot of you qutie delighted eh?

MikeUpNorth · 3rd May 2008, 02:31

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Originally Posted by Nick 0208 Ldn

Tell me, how closely have you been following the mayoral contest, what the candidates are offering and the record of the incumbent?

Close enough to know that for all Ken Livingstone's faults, he's not going to be worse than this clown.

Nick 0208 Ldn · 3rd May 2008, 02:37

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Originally Posted by MikeUpNorth

Close enough to know that for all Ken Livingstone's faults, he's not going to be worse than this clown.

And what would you say his faults are, just mention a few even?

MikeUpNorth · 3rd May 2008, 02:41

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Originally Posted by Nick 0208 Ldn

And what would you say his faults are, just mention a few even?

Inability to control the words that come out of his mouth, this tends to cause problems for a politician. Big problems given time and a degree of power.

He also engages in tokenistic politics of the worst kind.

Plechazunga · 3rd May 2008, 02:42

And he's overly fond of newts

I remember this being aptly highlighted by a tabloid headline in the eighties:

BAN THIS NEWT-LOVING EXTREMIST

MikeUpNorth · 3rd May 2008, 02:44

All in all a good person to represent our capital and make the decisions then.

peterstorey · 3rd May 2008, 02:53

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Originally Posted by Nick 0208 Ldn

Another event if it were to occur that i am sure would make the lot of you qutie delighted eh?

I trust that the people will have more sense that to fall for that old "Dave"'s your mate bag of shite

Nick 0208 Ldn · 3rd May 2008, 03:11

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Originally Posted by MikeUpNorth

Inability to control the words that come out of his mouth, this tends to cause problems for a politician. Big problems given time and a degree of power.

He also engages in tokenistic politics of the worst kind.

So you know the man, the personality, a few headlines, but not mayor himself year in and year out on a city level.

Not aware of issues such as when he went to war for all intents, with my borough council [who have little enough money somehow] over the sale of an underused recycling centre.

Or his support for planning orders liek these and others like them that would harm the city :: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/1868426.stm

Overseen improvements to an Underground network that if it was tested in a court, would probably be found to be discriminatory to the disabled.

When was the last time you tried to catch a bus in central London, you walk quicker along the pavement than they move along the road.

Consulted residents over the eexpansion of the congestion charge and then proceeded to completely ignore them. Not to mention the price rises and pledges over crime which leave a lot to be desired.

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Nick 0208 Ldn First Team Sub Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Britanniae ~ It's good to ship. :) Posts: 5,171	Worst kept secret in politics today but good all the same. Ken can be commended for dignity with which he spoke and equally i think that some outsiders will have been surprised by the more serious Borris.

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Plechazunga Phones, soup, paint and chairs are troubling. Join Date: May 2003 Location: My enthusiasm is the same. I love this club. It is not about brochures. Posts: 49,344	Fuck's sake

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peterstorey Winner of the 'Most pompous arrogant pretentious Gooner' title 2004 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dead Cat Bounce, Fl. Posts: 6,946	Proper London voted for Ken - it's those suburbanshites that done it and they've got the fuckwit they deserve.

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MikeUpNorth Wobbles like a massive pair of tits Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,479	Fucking hell, it seems a lot of Londoners are pretty stupid.

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Plechazunga Phones, soup, paint and chairs are troubling. Join Date: May 2003 Location: My enthusiasm is the same. I love this club. It is not about brochures. Posts: 49,344	I can't actually believe it's happened I laughed out loud when he first said he'd run for Mayor...

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peterstorey Winner of the 'Most pompous arrogant pretentious Gooner' title 2004 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dead Cat Bounce, Fl. Posts: 6,946	Nah, they're just cunts

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Fitzjames Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Co Armagh Ireland Posts: 730	I think the amusing thing was the interview with his father who said all politicians should be well versed in the classics and that understanding ancient Greece was the key to running London........should have shown the interview before voting not after. still he will manage to screw up London......so I spose I am glad he got elected. cos I hate the place. still i hope he doesnt do anything drastic before i go there for a break in two weeks.

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Plechazunga Phones, soup, paint and chairs are troubling. Join Date: May 2003 Location: My enthusiasm is the same. I love this club. It is not about brochures. Posts: 49,344	that about sums it up

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Plechazunga Phones, soup, paint and chairs are troubling. Join Date: May 2003 Location: My enthusiasm is the same. I love this club. It is not about brochures. Posts: 49,344	And he's overly fond of newts I remember this being aptly highlighted by a tabloid headline in the eighties: BAN THIS NEWT-LOVING EXTREMIST

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MikeUpNorth Wobbles like a massive pair of tits Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,479	All in all a good person to represent our capital and make the decisions then.

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