Boris @ Glasto

[leath02]

Not sure how I had never seen this footage before, but just stumbled across it.

Without making this a political discussion, I would Imagine the reaction to him wondering around would be very different nowadays...

[Hugh Jass II]

I’d love to see the c**t turn up somewhere. Bottles of piss at the ready!

[Mark_safc]

3 minutes ago, Hugh Jass II said:

I’d love to see the c**t turn up somewhere. Bottles of piss at the ready!

He wouldn't make it very far past the gate these days I imagine...before having to do a U turn and run back out.

[Hugh Jass II]

I’m no advocate of piss throwing but I’d be loading up water balloons full of the stuff if Boris ever turned up.

[Hugh Jass II]

Just now, Mark_safc said:

He wouldn't make it very far past the gate these days I imagine...before having to do a U turn and run back out.

Probably find a fridge to hide in.

[philipsteak]

11 minutes ago, Mark_safc said:

He wouldn't make it very far past the gate these days I imagine...before having to do a U turn and run back out.

He's used to those

[Crazyfool01]

@Boris  will definately be there ... 

[gfa]

The last minute of that is horrific in the tea tent - apparently bringing a tent and camping is conservative now. The stone circle section equally as bad.

[Neil]

4 minutes ago, crazyfool1 said:

@Boris  will definately be there ... 

i hope so my glasto wouldn't be thnbe same without him. 🙂 

[jimmillen]

Just now, philipsteak said:

He's used to those

Total thread digression: IMO labelling a reversal of a planned policy as a U-turn and criticising people for making it is one of the worst things about contemporary politics. 

Surely we want people in charge who can look at the evidence and change their mind in response to reality, not just bull on regardless?

I’m not for a moment suggesting one cannot be critical, and I would agree that repeated and consistent policy swerves are a sign of a careless, haphazard and disorganised government (Hello, No. 10). 

But I can’t help but think the gleeful cries of “U-turn” whenever one’s political opponent changes their mind is part of the problem. 

Sorry, pet hate of mine, back on topic now. 🙃

[clarkete]

2 minutes ago, jimmillen said:

Total thread digression: IMO labelling a reversal of a planned policy as a U-turn and criticising people for making it is one of the worst things about contemporary politics. 

Surely we want people in charge who can look at the evidence and change their mind in response to reality, not just bull on regardless?

I’m not for a moment suggesting one cannot be critical, and I would agree that repeated and consistent policy swerves are a sign of a careless, haphazard and disorganised government (Hello, No. 10). 

But I can’t help but think the gleeful cries of “U-turn” whenever one’s political opponent changes their mind is part of the problem. 

Sorry, pet hate of mine, back on topic now. 🙃

All down to Thatcher innit

[clarkete]

BTW the clip has been featured before, not least... 

 

 

[stuie]

11 minutes ago, jimmillen said:

Total thread digression: IMO labelling a reversal of a planned policy as a U-turn and criticising people for making it is one of the worst things about contemporary politics. 

Surely we want people in charge who can look at the evidence and change their mind in response to reality, not just bull on regardless?

I’m not for a moment suggesting one cannot be critical, and I would agree that repeated and consistent policy swerves are a sign of a careless, haphazard and disorganised government (Hello, No. 10). 

But I can’t help but think the gleeful cries of “U-turn” whenever one’s political opponent changes their mind is part of the problem. 

Sorry, pet hate of mine, back on topic now. 🙃

Most of the time the u-turns are because of public opinion, not new evidence. 

+1 for Boris piss throwing

[Crazyfool01]

why's the piss throwing ? just drop him in a long drop ... 

[bennyhana22]

31 minutes ago, jimmillen said:

Total thread digression: IMO labelling a reversal of a planned policy as a U-turn and criticising people for making it is one of the worst things about contemporary politics. 

Surely we want people in charge who can look at the evidence and change their mind in response to reality, not just bull on regardless?

I’m not for a moment suggesting one cannot be critical, and I would agree that repeated and consistent policy swerves are a sign of a careless, haphazard and disorganised government (Hello, No. 10). 

But I can’t help but think the gleeful cries of “U-turn” whenever one’s political opponent changes their mind is part of the problem. 

Sorry, pet hate of mine, back on topic now. 🙃

Essentially what @stuie said - the reason that the U-turn accusation is so deserved for this clown and his shower of sycophantic incompetents is that they only reverse their disgraceful policy decisions when they realise that literally no-one will allow them to fly, they were a fucking shambles in the first place and they're trying to employ damage limitation.

You're completely correct that if we are unable to change our minds about things then we are doomed. That essential human trait doesn't really apply to this bunch of charlatans who have, perhaps forever, tainted public office beyond all recognition.

Ben 

[StoneCircle]

1 hour ago, leath02 said:

Not sure how I had never seen this footage before, but just stumbled across it.

Without making this a political discussion, I would Imagine the reaction to him wondering around would be very different nowadays...

As he leaves the train to be greeted by Billy Bragg my husband passes him on the opposite side, having endured the journey seated next to him. He was not impressed! 😂

[Johnnyseven]

1 hour ago, jimmillen said:

Surely we want people in charge who can look at the evidence and change their mind in response to reality, not just bull on regardless?

I would prefer it if they did this before implementing policies instead of just chucking the shit at the wall and seeing if it sticks.

Edited April 18, 2022 by Johnnyseven

[Ayrshire Chris]

3 hours ago, crazyfool1 said:

why's the piss throwing ? just drop him in a long drop ... 

excellent thinking outside the box, and conforms to the no plastic bottle rule.  But would Boris fit through a longdrop seat? 

Edited April 18, 2022 by Ayrshire Chris

[strummer77]

I was stood near his brother - Jo Johnson -at the West Holts stage a few years back. Waiting for Toots in 2017, when there was the no show.

[blutarsky]

3 hours ago, jimmillen said:

Total thread digression: IMO labelling a reversal of a planned policy as a U-turn and criticising people for making it is one of the worst things about contemporary politics. 

Surely we want people in charge who can look at the evidence and change their mind in response to reality, not just bull on regardless?

I’m not for a moment suggesting one cannot be critical, and I would agree that repeated and consistent policy swerves are a sign of a careless, haphazard and disorganised government (Hello, No. 10). 

But I can’t help but think the gleeful cries of “U-turn” whenever one’s political opponent changes their mind is part of the problem. 

Sorry, pet hate of mine, back on topic now. 🙃

Agree, however, the frequency with which said “U-turns” are required is indicative of the fella being a massive c**t. 

[Neil]

3 hours ago, crazyfool1 said:

why's the piss throwing ? just drop him in a long drop ... 

he'd float, the shit always floats.

[Rose-Colored Boy]

Thought this thread was going to be advocating him giving a speech on the Pyramid. Rarely been happier to be wrong! 

[Ayrshire Chris]

8 minutes ago, Neil said:

he'd float, the shit always floats.

And he’s a Tory, well known for enjoying some of the, eh, shall we say, more extreme perversions. Don’t fancy going into the long drop and seeing the Boris face grinning up at me from the depths of the pit. 

Edited April 18, 2022 by Ayrshire Chris

[Crazyfool01]

21 minutes ago, Neil said:

he'd float, the shit always floats.

thats true ... we could use him for target practise though 🙂 

[Smeble]

33 minutes ago, Rose-Colored Boy said:

Thought this thread was going to be advocating him giving a speech on the Pyramid. Rarely been happier to be wrong! 

I’m all for people listening to opposite views, echo chambers on either side are never a good thing, should always get someone in to challenge views, but I think Boris would be a step too far.