Mr Kennedy, talks to you

[Jacques]

Well at least he'll be able to get pissed in peace now.

[steve56]

just shows the hypocrasy of mps really this guy hasnt done as bad as some others and hes being snubbed.

[Pervert]

As I said earlier in the thread, Steve, it's not the alcohol problem but the lying that has caused his downfall. The fact that alcoholics lie to everyone, themselves included, is not considered. It's a feeling that the public will be unable to put confidence in his words in future.

The really sad thing about this is that he was more willing to answer questions than the other party leaders, was fairly relaxed in his dealings with the media (compare that with the posturing that Tone gets up to), and he spoke a lot of sense. Drunks in positions of power is nothing new; it seems the Lib Dems don't think the public are able to trust admitted liars.

[steve56]

sorry i never read your earlier post carac.he always seemed ok to me ; what was it he lied about the booze or money.

[Pervert]

He continually denied he had a drink problem, that he was seeking medical help for a drink problem, and that it was affecting his performance. Twice he used his baby son as an excuse---once claiming he hadn't got any sleep because of the sprogg, and another time making a quick exit saying the boy was ill.

What is shrugged off by lushes like Best and Gascoigne and Evans is more serious when someone is asking you to trust them on other matters.

When even his friends and political allies are unable to back you publicly, the writing is on the wall.

[dario]

He'll be jumping off the roof tomorrow @noon.

[steve56]

wish ken livingstone would...

[Pervert]

So long as he's handcuffed to that Uriah Heep creep Simon Hughes, that'll be fine.

[mart]

Typical uncharitable sentiments being expressed that have become so very commonplace on this forum......and, Yes, I've been guilty too.
But how about giving it a rest guys?

Mart

[Pervert]

I thought I'd been rather kind to Charlie. The fact that he has a drink problem doesn't prevent me liking him as much as I can like any politician. Slimy Simes is a different matter, though. Not only would that man sell his own granny for his own benefit, he'd probably keep a hold of her false teeth so he could make another profit.