buster. 4,808 Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 1 minute ago, BEARGER said: Its obvious that there's a campaign to stop Johnson becoming PM at all costs. Some of the non entities who have joined the race are there as anti Johnson candidates using the publicity to harm him, not to get elected themselves. Pretty unedifying but good enough for Johnson and the Tories in general.? It would be akin to switching from Weak & Wobbly... to... Stupidity & Mendacity 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill 13,687 Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 16 minutes ago, buster. said: That sounds like a description for your aversion for substantial debate on the actual stark issues that face many people today and the reasons behind them Trying too hard isn't a virtue. ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 13,349 Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 For me, it's a good thing that BJ is looking less likely to become PM because him running things would likely see a surge in ScotNattery. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
forlanssister 3,048 Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 1 hour ago, BEARGER said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48445430 Brexit: Boris Johnson ordered to appear in court over £350m claim 20 minutes ago Share this with Facebook Share this with Messenger Share this with Twitter Share this with Email Share Image copyright PA Boris Johnson has been ordered to appear in court over claims he lied by saying the UK gave the EU £350m a week. The Tory leadership candidate has been accused of misconduct in public office after making the claim during the 2016 EU referendum campaign. It is a private prosecution launched by campaigner Marcus Ball, who crowdfunded £200,000 for the case. Mr Johnson's representatives have called the case a "stunt" that is being "brought for political purposes". The preliminary hearing will take place at Westminster Magistrates' Court and the case will then be sent to the Crown Court for trial. The maximum sentence for the offence is life imprisonment. Mr Ball's lawyers lodged an application to summons Mr Johnson in February, claiming the MP had deliberately misled the public during the referendum campaign, and repeated the statement during the 2017 general election. Lewis Power QC, who represents Mr Ball, said Mr Johnson's conduct had been "both irresponsible and dishonest". Seems to be the day for politicians and a visit to the courts. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger_syntax 3,715 Posted May 29, 2019 Author Share Posted May 29, 2019 19 minutes ago, forlanssister said: Seems to be the day for politicians and a visit to the courts. What's this?! A S.N.P. M.E.P. up for libel?! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEARGER 1,829 Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 2 hours ago, ranger_syntax said: What's this?! A S.N.P. M.E.P. up for libel?! Nope, but possibly Slander. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 5,009 Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 (edited) But I think a defamatory statement in a tv broadcast is libel. Edited May 29, 2019 by Scott7 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill 13,687 Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 42 minutes ago, Scott7 said: But I think a defamatory statement in a tv broadcast is libel. In any case, making a distinction in this context is pure pedantry. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexscottislegend 1,983 Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 19 hours ago, Bill said: When you've got nothing left to say, play the man. That's rich coming from someone who has done exactly that with Corbyn. Don't you wish he had been fraudulent on that scale like Johnson? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster. 4,808 Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 12 minutes ago, alexscottislegend said: That's rich coming from someone who has done exactly that with Corbyn. Don't you wish he had been fraudulent on that scale like Johnson? Easy to see why so many on here and beyond don't want to go into the real substance of todays society/economy, it's background and why we are in such a mess...... ....then why fundamental change is required to provide some balance throughout the economy, society, distribution of wealth, public services, etc. -------------- The comeback will be about attacks on Johnson. The thing is about Johnson, is that there is very little real substance to touch upon. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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