Brois Johnson - oh dear

Capella said:
Oops, that discussion escalated quickly :D

In my personal oppiona, Boris Johnson is a total tool and should not be let anywhere near politics, but that really does not matter ... I am not even British, so I have absolutely no say in the matter. The oppinion of the German public (and I doubt it is limited to Germany) as a whole might matter a little bit, though, because it seems unwise to make someone foreign minister who is not taken seriously by the countries he has to deal with.

But he seems to be good at lying ... eh ... I mean "diplomacy", so maybe he is the right man for the job.
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So your opinion is formed from the honest media and having never met or worked with the guy (I have by the way).

I'd say he is intelligent, quick to understand a debate and make a decision; not bad attributes in a politician. You might want to consider that he speaks several languages, was considered a pretty successful Mayor of London by Londoners that he was elected twice.
 
To be fair, most opinions of Boris are formed by listening to him speak. Most of his gaffes are not twisted from interviews, they are straight from the horses mouth for us all to hear in full. When he flattened the little kid playing rugby in Japan did the press twist that? No one who reaches his level of politics is unintelligent but Boris puts his foot in it more than most. His talents can be harnessed somewhere but the Foreign Office is about the least suitable place for him. Speaking several languages does not make you a diplomat. It just means you can upset people in their own tongue.
 
drdel said:
So your opinion is formed from the honest media and having never met or worked with the guy (I have by the way).

I'd say he is intelligent, quick to understand a debate and make a decision; not bad attributes in a politician. You might want to consider that he speaks several languages, was considered a pretty successful Mayor of London by Londoners that he was elected twice.
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Do you not feel that being known throughout Europe as a serial liar is a bit of a handicap for a Foreign Secretary
He was actually laughed at on his first official event by the French.
At a time when we need serious politicians we are landed with this clown.
BTW I do not trust any media, I have seen and heard enough of this man to make up my own opinion.
 
Capella said:
Absolutely. I would never deny that. Does anyone remember Lübke? The mentioning of his name alone still makes most Germans cringe in vicarious embarrassment. And he was our president, for god's sake (thankfully, most foreigners don't even know that we have a president, since his actual political power and influence is minimal). In the German dubbing of the cartoon series DangerMouse, the character of Penfold was called Lübke (yes, they actually named him after the president, that's how bad he was).
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Penfold was my hero - you've now shattered that illusion.:D

With Boris now at the foreign office, I may buy some shares in a "gun boat" manufacturer.:thup:

BTW - I'm sure Prince Phillip is a very intelligent man, doesn't mean he still hasn't upset half the known world, with his gaffes.
 
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Doon frae Troon said:
Do you not feel that being known throughout Europe as a serial liar is a bit of a handicap for a Foreign Secretary
He was actually laughed at on his first official event by the French.
At a time when we need serious politicians we are landed with this clown.
BTW I do not trust any media, I have seen and heard enough of this man to make up my own opinion.
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And you know all about clowns for politicians in Scotland, don't you.
 
Putting Boris Johnson in charge of foreign affairs is a bit like putting Cruella de Vil in charge of Dalmation puppies! I'm building a bomb shelter for when WW3 starts! :rolleyes:
 
Doon frae Troon said:
Do you not feel that being known throughout Europe as a serial liar is a bit of a handicap for a Foreign Secretary
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TBH I think pretty much a must for any politician.
(Cue racist stereotype)
Oh hee hon. Did you here ze new FS told le truth.
Zut alors. Je ne can par do bizniz with such a man.

A) I know it's not particularly funny.
But
B) You try typing rubbish like that and see what spell check insists on typing.

I may be an idiot, but I defend my constitutional right to be so without a dictatorial phone telling what to think.
I feel a certain brotherhood with all the Scotch folk now...
😉
 
Would be quite amusing if he came out and said what he is thinking no holds barred; something like "It's a pity the coup fell through, without that moron Erdogan in charge the entire region would be better off"

Its like Saddam mk II where he will again outlast everyone that wanted him gone in the first place.
 
I do believe Boris has been listening to someone on the personal presentation side. When commenting on the Nice massacre he had clearly combed his hair (or had it combed for him) - but he does need it trimmed so not to cover his ears as that is not a great look for him - IMO.
 
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