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How did Johnson become PM?
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Somebody asked this at the end of another thread. Seemed like a valid question for a thread.
I think he became PM because he was happy to tell any lie to anybody at any time, unbothered by any sort of scruples or morality. I also think he was aided massively by his fake persona of the bloke who seemed like a bit of a laugh down the pub. |
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"Somebody asked this at the end of another thread. Seemed like a valid question for a thread.
I think he became PM because he was happy to tell any lie to anybody at any time, unbothered by any sort of scruples or morality. I also think he was aided massively by his fake persona of the bloke who seemed like a bit of a laugh down the pub. "
Fuck knows, but it you only have to look at who they are selecting now to wonder , Wtf are these people on..? |
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"Somebody asked this at the end of another thread. Seemed like a valid question for a thread.
I think he became PM because he was happy to tell any lie to anybody at any time, unbothered by any sort of scruples or morality. I also think he was aided massively by his fake persona of the bloke who seemed like a bit of a laugh down the pub. "
1. Because the Conservatives got an 80 majority in the last GE.
2. Because the opposition had a far left terrorist loving antisemitic as the leader of their party.! |
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"Somebody asked this at the end of another thread. Seemed like a valid question for a thread.
I think he became PM because he was happy to tell any lie to anybody at any time, unbothered by any sort of scruples or morality. I also think he was aided massively by his fake persona of the bloke who seemed like a bit of a laugh down the pub.
1. Because the Conservatives got an 80 majority in the last GE.
2. Because the opposition had a far left terrorist loving antisemitic as the leader of their party.!"
Wasn't Johnson PM before that election? Not that I'm doubting your razor sharp political acumen. |
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By *otMe66Man
over a year ago
Terra Firma |
It was me who asked the question, and I asked it because I feel people don't always see a strategy play out.
How did Johnson become PM?
Why Johnson?
Who carved out his PM path, did he do it on his own?
Can we start with the above? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"It was me who asked the question, and I asked it because I feel people don't always see a strategy play out.
How did Johnson become PM?
Why Johnson?
Who carved out his PM path, did he do it on his own?
Can we start with the above? "
(I know it was you. I didn't name you simply because I didn't know if you'd want to join in the thread.)
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By *otMe66Man
over a year ago
Terra Firma |
"It was me who asked the question, and I asked it because I feel people don't always see a strategy play out.
How did Johnson become PM?
Why Johnson?
Who carved out his PM path, did he do it on his own?
Can we start with the above?
(I know it was you. I didn't name you simply because I didn't know if you'd want to join in the thread.)
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By (user no longer on site)
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"It was me who asked the question, and I asked it because I feel people don't always see a strategy play out.
How did Johnson become PM?
Why Johnson?
Who carved out his PM path, did he do it on his own?
Can we start with the above? "
I can give a summary as to how and the third question.
The second question will be my own opinion although and therefore subjective.
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By *otMe66Man
over a year ago
Terra Firma |
"It was me who asked the question, and I asked it because I feel people don't always see a strategy play out.
How did Johnson become PM?
Why Johnson?
Who carved out his PM path, did he do it on his own?
Can we start with the above?
I can give a summary as to how and the third question.
The second question will be my own opinion although and therefore subjective.
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Go for it |
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"Somebody asked this at the end of another thread. Seemed like a valid question for a thread.
I think he became PM because he was happy to tell any lie to anybody at any time, unbothered by any sort of scruples or morality. I also think he was aided massively by his fake persona of the bloke who seemed like a bit of a laugh down the pub.
1. Because the Conservatives got an 80 majority in the last GE.
2. Because the opposition had a far left terrorist loving antisemitic as the leader of their party.!
Wasn't Johnson PM before that election? Not that I'm doubting your razor sharp political acumen."
Don't even bother. Sums up the state of politics right now.
Short memories and an obsession with winning is what got BJ to where he is. There's no true political substance in his ascension to being PM. Nothing but celeb status made Johnson leader. The fact that the same dead arguments are being used by his supporters means most have learned nothing. Bringing up election results from years ago after a shitshow of governance says it all. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"It was me who asked the question, and I asked it because I feel people don't always see a strategy play out.
How did Johnson become PM?
Why Johnson?
Who carved out his PM path, did he do it on his own?
Can we start with the above?
I can give a summary as to how and the third question.
The second question will be my own opinion although and therefore subjective.
Go for it "
The first and third questions are deeply linked Boris has always had an ambition for high office and was always willing to be adaptive in order to do it.He was known for allying with anyone to get further ahead.
To answer the first question we go to the brexit referendum where Johnson quickly became quite a public face in the leave campaign(which he expected to lose) He did this to promote himself further within the party and to the general public perhaps with hopes of riding it into a cabinet minister job.
However we never got to see how this would turn out as leave won the referendum (ironically his influence may gave been quite the contributing factor).Cameron resigned and Boris saw his opportunity and lunged for the top job.He could have been prime minister at that moment if he so wished however something likely occurred to him,likely how weak he would have been if he got the job now,his vagueness in the leave campaign would come back to bite him.
May appoints Boris to cabinet and he begins to see opportunity he sees the way the Brexit wind blows and sails with it.Later on he creates an alliance with the ERG and they launch their attempt to oust May it fails but May resigns anyway.
Boris is able to become prime minister against Jeremy Hunt but Hunts surprising support would indicate dire things for his future.
The Why Johnson in my opinion is best answered by what I believe to be his political strengths.His often vagueness in many matters makes his actual position difficult to pin down and attack.His willingness to ally with anyone to achieve his goals is another |
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By *otMe66Man
over a year ago
Terra Firma |
"It was me who asked the question, and I asked it because I feel people don't always see a strategy play out.
How did Johnson become PM?
Why Johnson?
Who carved out his PM path, did he do it on his own?
Can we start with the above?
I can give a summary as to how and the third question.
The second question will be my own opinion although and therefore subjective.
Go for it
The first and third questions are deeply linked Boris has always had an ambition for high office and was always willing to be adaptive in order to do it.He was known for allying with anyone to get further ahead.
To answer the first question we go to the brexit referendum where Johnson quickly became quite a public face in the leave campaign(which he expected to lose) He did this to promote himself further within the party and to the general public perhaps with hopes of riding it into a cabinet minister job.
However we never got to see how this would turn out as leave won the referendum (ironically his influence may gave been quite the contributing factor).Cameron resigned and Boris saw his opportunity and lunged for the top job.He could have been prime minister at that moment if he so wished however something likely occurred to him,likely how weak he would have been if he got the job now,his vagueness in the leave campaign would come back to bite him.
May appoints Boris to cabinet and he begins to see opportunity he sees the way the Brexit wind blows and sails with it.Later on he creates an alliance with the ERG and they launch their attempt to oust May it fails but May resigns anyway.
Boris is able to become prime minister against Jeremy Hunt but Hunts surprising support would indicate dire things for his future.
The Why Johnson in my opinion is best answered by what I believe to be his political strengths.His often vagueness in many matters makes his actual position difficult to pin down and attack.His willingness to ally with anyone to achieve his goals is another"
I agree with you and you have captured it brilliantly.
I would however like to add my addition to the reason of why it was Johnson who was chosen to be PM.
As you mention, he is driven by the grandiose of success. He had become a public figure through TV, a welcoming, buffoon, relatable and the mayor of London.
The Leninist, Dominic Cummings had been skulking around the upper echelons of the conservative party, looking to reform the country and bring about the UK exit from the EU.
Cummings saw the opportunity to achieve through Johnson, he took it with both hands.
Johnson, then took a bite out of the hand that fed him, he tried to distance himself from the person that was creating the policy.... They have now, run their course
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"Somebody asked this at the end of another thread. Seemed like a valid question for a thread.
I think he became PM because he was happy to tell any lie to anybody at any time, unbothered by any sort of scruples or morality. I also think he was aided massively by his fake persona of the bloke who seemed like a bit of a laugh down the pub. "
. That should be obvious . He is an exceptionally talented individual and had a great track record as mayor of London . He is also a true man of the people- as at one time his car was a 15 year old Toyota. His personality speaks for itself and the fact that he won so many red wall voters is a great endorsement of his communication skills. Probably one of the greatest politicians of all time. His 80 seat majority says it all.
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By *estivalMan
over a year ago
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Easy he became pm because evefyone who voted brexit voted for him whereas most remain voters spread there votes over several partys, the libs were offering to stop brexit compleatly mabey remain voters should of slung there votes to them,lets face it anyone with half a brain could see labour under jezza were not gona get voted in, |
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"Somebody asked this at the end of another thread. Seemed like a valid question for a thread.
I think he became PM because he was happy to tell any lie to anybody at any time, unbothered by any sort of scruples or morality. I also think he was aided massively by his fake persona of the bloke who seemed like a bit of a laugh down the pub.
1. Because the Conservatives got an 80 majority in the last GE.
2. Because the opposition had a far left terrorist loving antisemitic as the leader of their party.!"
Exactly this. The power of propaganda and the Conservative supporting media will get people to believe literally anything no matter how bizarre. |
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"Somebody asked this at the end of another thread. Seemed like a valid question for a thread.
I think he became PM because he was happy to tell any lie to anybody at any time, unbothered by any sort of scruples or morality. I also think he was aided massively by his fake persona of the bloke who seemed like a bit of a laugh down the pub. . That should be obvious . He is an exceptionally talented individual and had a great track record as mayor of London . He is also a true man of the people- as at one time his car was a 15 year old Toyota. His personality speaks for itself and the fact that he won so many red wall voters is a great endorsement of his communication skills. Probably one of the greatest politicians of all time. His 80 seat majority says it all.
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"Somebody asked this at the end of another thread. Seemed like a valid question for a thread.
I think he became PM because he was happy to tell any lie to anybody at any time, unbothered by any sort of scruples or morality. I also think he was aided massively by his fake persona of the bloke who seemed like a bit of a laugh down the pub. . That should be obvious . He is an exceptionally talented individual and had a great track record as mayor of London . He is also a true man of the people- as at one time his car was a 15 year old Toyota. His personality speaks for itself and the fact that he won so many red wall voters is a great endorsement of his communication skills. Probably one of the greatest politicians of all time. His 80 seat majority says it all.
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...and this, Ladies and Gentlemen, is why we can't have nice things.  |
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By *rFunBoyMan
over a year ago
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"Somebody asked this at the end of another thread. Seemed like a valid question for a thread.
I think he became PM because he was happy to tell any lie to anybody at any time, unbothered by any sort of scruples or morality. I also think he was aided massively by his fake persona of the bloke who seemed like a bit of a laugh down the pub. "
MAGA
Get Brexit Done
- Cummings, Mandelson, advertising slueths will all tell you it's in the Slogan. Say a lie three times, 60% believe it true, 20% need massaging but your over the line.
Tell a few white lies, did it not work for Brexit itself, Red Bus, NHS £150m, Immigration.
Seed untruths, unfortunately many assume its true. Boris's Starmer comment is an example, its stuck because people hear it but don't seek the truth. That being the head of the CPS cannot directly interfere otherwise that would be corruption.
qAnon works so well for this very reason and who is Trumps bezzy blonde mate? |
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By *rFunBoyMan
over a year ago
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Look at Putin, he has Russian population so scared that NATO us coming fir them, they allow an invasion of Ukraine on the pretext if ridding the country of NAZIs, keeping NATO from invasion.
Do it, deny it, deny it, deny it
If caught, apologise and put out distractions.
Boris was a born liar..
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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago
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"Just wish he would hurry up and get exit done !
Does that implies that you think the next egotistical self-serving narcissist will be a less shit PM?"
nope not all just tired of it all when theres a cost of living crisis and they are more bothered re arranging the deckchairs on the titanic and trying to out himmler each other |
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"Just wish he would hurry up and get exit done !
Does that implies that you think the next egotistical self-serving narcissist will be a less shit PM?nope not all just tired of it all when theres a cost of living crisis and they are more bothered re arranging the deckchairs on the titanic and trying to out himmler each other "
Same. But Boris going won't make any difference. |
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"Just wish he would hurry up and get exit done !
Does that implies that you think the next egotistical self-serving narcissist will be a less shit PM?nope not all just tired of it all when theres a cost of living crisis and they are more bothered re arranging the deckchairs on the titanic and trying to out himmler each other
Same. But Boris going won't make any difference."
Yep.
There's a toxicity about British politics right now and this thread could've been a honest conversation about our democracy but people want to act like everything is fine. |
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By *irldnCouple
over a year ago
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"Somebody asked this at the end of another thread. Seemed like a valid question for a thread.
I think he became PM because he was happy to tell any lie to anybody at any time, unbothered by any sort of scruples or morality. I also think he was aided massively by his fake persona of the bloke who seemed like a bit of a laugh down the pub. . That should be obvious . He is an exceptionally talented individual and had a great track record as mayor of London . He is also a true man of the people- as at one time his car was a 15 year old Toyota. His personality speaks for itself and the fact that he won so many red wall voters is a great endorsement of his communication skills. Probably one of the greatest politicians of all time. His 80 seat majority says it all.
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Not one of your best because normally it is a bit harder to identify whether your posts are satire or you actually believe what you type. In this case the satire is completely obvious. You need some new material Pat. |
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"Somebody asked this at the end of another thread. Seemed like a valid question for a thread.
I think he became PM because he was happy to tell any lie to anybody at any time, unbothered by any sort of scruples or morality. I also think he was aided massively by his fake persona of the bloke who seemed like a bit of a laugh down the pub. . That should be obvious . He is an exceptionally talented individual and had a great track record as mayor of London . He is also a true man of the people- as at one time his car was a 15 year old Toyota. His personality speaks for itself and the fact that he won so many red wall voters is a great endorsement of his communication skills. Probably one of the greatest politicians of all time. His 80 seat majority says it all.
Not one of your best because normally it is a bit harder to identify whether your posts are satire or you actually believe what you type. In this case the satire is completely obvious. You need some new material Pat."
I guess you ate jealous of his success. |
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"Somebody asked this at the end of another thread. Seemed like a valid question for a thread.
I think he became PM because he was happy to tell any lie to anybody at any time, unbothered by any sort of scruples or morality. I also think he was aided massively by his fake persona of the bloke who seemed like a bit of a laugh down the pub. . That should be obvious . He is an exceptionally talented individual and had a great track record as mayor of London . He is also a true man of the people- as at one time his car was a 15 year old Toyota. His personality speaks for itself and the fact that he won so many red wall voters is a great endorsement of his communication skills. Probably one of the greatest politicians of all time. His 80 seat majority says it all.
Not one of your best because normally it is a bit harder to identify whether your posts are satire or you actually believe what you type. In this case the satire is completely obvious. You need some new material Pat. I guess you ate jealous of his success. "
I'm jealous of your success as a satirist. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Folk need to stop demonising Johnson for lieong. He's a politician, they ALL lie!"
This line again? Politicians are not all the same. Repeating that lie just helps the bad ones gain + hold on to power. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Folk need to stop demonising Johnson for lieong. He's a politician, they ALL lie!
They do
It is amazing to see how people can't recognise this, it has been known forever.
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It is amazing how some people keep repeating the line that all politicians lie and they're all the same. All that does is normalise having the worst of the worst in power.
Everybody lies. But there are degrees. There's a clear difference between a pahological liar like Trump or Johnson and most other people in this world. And we have now seen just how toxic the likes of Trump and Johnson were in power. |
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"Folk need to stop demonising Johnson for lieong. He's a politician, they ALL lie!
They do
It is amazing to see how people can't recognise this, it has been known forever.
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There is no point in listening to them then or reading their manifesto? Just vote for the person who you think is ‘fun’? |
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By *estivalMan
over a year ago
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"Folk need to stop demonising Johnson for lieong. He's a politician, they ALL lie!
They do
It is amazing to see how people can't recognise this, it has been known forever.
There is no point in listening to them then or reading their manifesto? Just vote for the person who you think is ‘fun’? "
Your finaly getting it lol, u dont have leaders or primeministers,your owned by corporations |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Folk need to stop demonising Johnson for lieong. He's a politician, they ALL lie!
They do
It is amazing to see how people can't recognise this, it has been known forever.
There is no point in listening to them then or reading their manifesto? Just vote for the person who you think is ‘fun’?
Your finaly getting it lol, u dont have leaders or primeministers,your owned by corporations"
I was being sarcastic, |
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By *estivalMan
over a year ago
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"Folk need to stop demonising Johnson for lieong. He's a politician, they ALL lie!
They do
It is amazing to see how people can't recognise this, it has been known forever.
There is no point in listening to them then or reading their manifesto? Just vote for the person who you think is ‘fun’?
Your finaly getting it lol, u dont have leaders or primeministers,your owned by corporations
I was being sarcastic, "
Hard to tell with you as you seem to think your always right  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Folk need to stop demonising Johnson for lieong. He's a politician, they ALL lie!
They do
It is amazing to see how people can't recognise this, it has been known forever.
There is no point in listening to them then or reading their manifesto? Just vote for the person who you think is ‘fun’?
Your finaly getting it lol, u dont have leaders or primeministers,your owned by corporations
I was being sarcastic,
Hard to tell with you as you seem to think your always right "
I am glad you have been following my posts so closely, |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Somebody asked this at the end of another thread. Seemed like a valid question for a thread.
Same way as the new one by a wing and a pray . New election needed
I think he became PM because he was happy to tell any lie to anybody at any time, unbothered by any sort of scruples or morality. I also think he was aided massively by his fake persona of the bloke who seemed like a bit of a laugh down the pub. "
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By *estivalMan
over a year ago
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"Folk need to stop demonising Johnson for lieong. He's a politician, they ALL lie!
They do
It is amazing to see how people can't recognise this, it has been known forever.
There is no point in listening to them then or reading their manifesto? Just vote for the person who you think is ‘fun’?
Your finaly getting it lol, u dont have leaders or primeministers,your owned by corporations
I was being sarcastic,
Hard to tell with you as you seem to think your always right
I am glad you have been following my posts so closely, "
only when i need a laugh |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Folk need to stop demonising Johnson for lieong. He's a politician, they ALL lie!
They do
It is amazing to see how people can't recognise this, it has been known forever.
There is no point in listening to them then or reading their manifesto? Just vote for the person who you think is ‘fun’?
Your finaly getting it lol, u dont have leaders or primeministers,your owned by corporations
I was being sarcastic,
Hard to tell with you as you seem to think your always right
I am glad you have been following my posts so closely, only when i need a laugh "
I am a funny guy |
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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago
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"Somebody asked this at the end of another thread. Seemed like a valid question for a thread.
I think he became PM because he was happy to tell any lie to anybody at any time, unbothered by any sort of scruples or morality. I also think he was aided massively by his fake persona of the bloke who seemed like a bit of a laugh down the pub. "
he became PM after lots of gullible fools put an X in a box marked conservative for which they are now reaping the rewards |
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By *estivalMan
over a year ago
borehamwood |
"Folk need to stop demonising Johnson for lieong. He's a politician, they ALL lie!
They do
It is amazing to see how people can't recognise this, it has been known forever.
There is no point in listening to them then or reading their manifesto? Just vote for the person who you think is ‘fun’?
Your finaly getting it lol, u dont have leaders or primeministers,your owned by corporations
I was being sarcastic,
Hard to tell with you as you seem to think your always right
I am glad you have been following my posts so closely, only when i need a laugh
I am a funny guy "
what you write is amusing as for being a funny guy i cant comment on that as havent been in your company |
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"Folk need to stop demonising Johnson for lieong. He's a politician, they ALL lie!
They do
It is amazing to see how people can't recognise this, it has been known forever.
There is no point in listening to them then or reading their manifesto? Just vote for the person who you think is ‘fun’?
Your finaly getting it lol, u dont have leaders or primeministers,your owned by corporations
I was being sarcastic,
Hard to tell with you as you seem to think your always right "
He is. Without ever adding. |
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By *I TwoCouple
over a year ago
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"Somebody asked this at the end of another thread. Seemed like a valid question for a thread.
I think he became PM because he was happy to tell any lie to anybody at any time, unbothered by any sort of scruples or morality. I also think he was aided massively by his fake persona of the bloke who seemed like a bit of a laugh down the pub. "
He became PM because the majority of people in the UK voted for him
The majority of people voted for brexit
There's a trend of being suckered going on |
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