BS: Brexit & other UK political topics - 3

Subject: RE: BS: Brexit & other UK political topics - 3
From: The Sandman
Date: 19 Dec 24 - 03:45 AM

"another lead balloon gone down", quote dave the gnome.
That makes two

Subject: RE: BS: Brexit & other UK political topics - 3
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 21 Dec 24 - 04:21 PM

Many more than 2, Dick, but most people cars as much about a uncommented post as they do about randy Andy.

Subject: BS: Musk slagging off Starmer
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 07 Jan 25 - 06:14 AM

I keep thinking of the Randy Newman line....
"He maybe a fool, but he's our fool..."

Subject: RE: BS: Musk slagging off Starmer
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 07 Jan 25 - 06:24 AM

Hey Al, I already mentioned this in the ‘Let’s talk about the US Election’ thread. Maybe add your comments there?
Cheers!

Subject: RE: BS: Brexit & other UK political topics - 3
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 07 Jan 25 - 08:53 AM

I'm pretty sure it is UK politivcal so thanks, Nigel.

As the Turnip is not yet actual president and Musk is not yet in a goverment position there is very little can be said or done about a private individual, even a very influenential one, from slagging off the UK goverment. It happens on here often enough :-D When Turnip is sworn in and Musk is a real US government representatitive I suspect the US ambassador will have some explaining to do if the rhetoric keeps up.

It is my opinion that it will be better for the UK to sever ties with the upcoming US administration and concentrate on rebuilding relationships with our closest trading partners. I am sure others will disagree!

Subject: RE: BS: Brexit & other UK political topics - 3
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 07 Jan 25 - 09:05 AM

Tee-hee-hee…

Musk tops Forbes’ List of Most Exhausting Men’

Subject: RE: BS: Brexit & other UK political topics - 3
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 07 Jan 25 - 09:45 AM

”It is my opinion that it will be better for the UK to sever ties with the upcoming US administration and concentrate on rebuilding relationships with our closest trading partners. I am sure others will disagree!

Not me, Dave! Anyone who can’t see how much we have lost as a result of BrexShit, and how we are about to be right-royally Rogered by Drumpf, his President-elect-by-Proxy, Musk, and their puppet in the UK Parliament, Farage, needs to withdraw their head from the sand.

Subject: RE: BS: Musk slagging off Starmer
From: MaJoC the Filk
Date: 07 Jan 25 - 10:12 AM

Just seen this in an article in The Register, ultimately from an interview in Stern magazine (see ElReg article for direct link):

[Olaf Scholz] said that he wasn't bothered by Musk's insults, although the billionaire's support for the AfD was disturbing.

"Germany is a strong and stable democracy – Musk can say what he wants. In Germany, the will of the citizens prevails, not the erratic statements of a billionaire from the USA," he said.

"I don't believe in courting Mr Musk's favour. I'm happy to leave that to others. There are many people on social media who want to attract attention with shrill slogans. The rule is: Don't feed the troll."

--- *Yessss*, thinks I: Wonderful punchline. (Does it count as a meta-trolling?)

PS: Dear MudElf: does this message belong elsewhere?

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Yes. It and the companions are there now. Thank you for asking! ---mudelf

Subject: RE: BS: Musk slagging off Starmer
From: Donuel
Date: 07 Jan 25 - 11:05 AM

I don't claim his native South African ass as American.
He sold his part ownership in pay pal to ebay for 1.5 billion while he was a Canadian citizen. He got US citizenship in 2002.
He is a glorified manager, not an inventor.

Subject: RE: BS: Brexit & other UK political topics - 3
From: gillymor
Date: 07 Jan 25 - 11:36 AM

All this attention that Musk is getting has got to be driving Trump crazy, or rather, crazier. During COVID, when Fauci and Pence were conducting the popular and informative daily briefings he had to horn in and grab back the spotlight with innovative ideas liking drinking bleach and sticking a gro-light up you butt. He's living in a reality show gone wrong and he has to be the star.