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[News] RIP Lord Ashdown



Harry Wilson's tackle

Harry Wilson's tackle

Harry Wilson's Tackle
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"Ashdown announced his intention to resign as Leader of the Liberal Democrats on 20 January 1999,[31] departing on 9 August that year after 11 years in the role, and was succeeded by Charles Kennedy.[32] In the summer of 1999, there was speculation that he would be appointed the new Secretary General of NATO; however, his lack of governmental experience meant that doubts were raised about his suitability. The post was ultimately filled by Labour Defence Secretary George Robertson.[33][34][35]"

A political giant, indeed.





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Saunders

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Harry Wilson's tackle said:
"Ashdown announced his intention to resign as Leader of the Liberal Democrats on 20 January 1999,[31] departing on 9 August that year after 11 years in the role, and was succeeded by Charles Kennedy.[32] In the summer of 1999, there was speculation that he would be appointed the new Secretary General of NATO; however, his lack of governmental experience meant that doubts were raised about his suitability. The post was ultimately filled by Labour Defence Secretary George Robertson.[33][34][35]"

A political giant, indeed.





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Yes the political giant that is George Robertson...
 


Harry Wilson's tackle

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Saunders said:
Yes the political giant that is George Robertson...
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Exactly. Neither he nor Ashdown were. But the tiny mouthed jock got the job. Speaks volumes.
 






Goldstone1976

Goldstone1976

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Harry Wilson's tackle said:
Who do you think is doing the trolling? Not me.

I made an analysis of Ashdown that went against the flow of arse-kissing genuflection. That seems to have given what's his name a green light to waft homophobic-lite innutwattiendo at me. Nowt to do with taste. :shrug:
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I wouldn’t have said that I thought you were doing the trolling if I thought it was someone else.

And I do think it is in extremely poor taste to “go against the flow of arse-kissing genuflection” on an RIP thread. Which is why I said that. You disagree. Crack on.
 


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Goldstone1976 said:
I wouldn’t have said that I thought you were doing the trolling if I thought it was someone else.

And I do think it is in extremely poor taste to “go against the flow of arse-kissing genuflection” on an RIP thread. Which is why I said that. You disagree. Crack on.
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Well your first comment is simply wrong.

As for your second, we'll see how that pans out when Corbyn popps his clogs. Respect....
 






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Sussex Nomad

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Aug 26, 2010
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A non jobbing politician, he saw the real world. Sadly today all MPs are career politicians with no idea about what it's like to live the real life.
 




clapham_gull

clapham_gull

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Aug 20, 2003
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Last but one tweet:

We see clearly now who the ERG playgroup really are. Bad judgement, poor timing, over-grown egos, fantasy politics, prep-school tactics - they are less a political movement - more a Beano comic strip about Lord Snooty's little rag-tag gang throwing ink-balls at the headmistress.

RIP Paddy
 




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Lindfield by the Pond

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A good man that I had a lot of time for. His family will be rightly proud of him. RIP.
 


pastafarian

pastafarian

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Sep 4, 2011
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Didnt agree with his politics but would gladly replace hundreds of current MP`s with hundreds of Ashdowns.......all you need to know about the man(we all have our faults) and his commitment to public service over the self interest prevalent today.
Politics needs more Ashdowns not less.
RIP
 


Pevenseagull

Pevenseagull

Anti-greed coalition
Jul 20, 2003
19,612
Not a saint
Not a ****

Wish there were a few more of his ilk in parliament at the moment (obviously not this moment as it's silly o'clock ..... and even if it wasn't they're all on holiday for a couple of weeks practicing being *****)
 








Two Professors

Two Professors

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Jul 13, 2009
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Multicultural Brum
Good man,with a normal person's weaknesses and foibles.Will be greatly missed in politics.RIP.
 


Cowfold Seagull

Cowfold Seagull

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Apr 22, 2009
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Harry Wilson's tackle said:
"Ashdown announced his intention to resign as Leader of the Liberal Democrats on 20 January 1999,[31] departing on 9 August that year after 11 years in the role, and was succeeded by Charles Kennedy.[32] In the summer of 1999, there was speculation that he would be appointed the new Secretary General of NATO; however, his lack of governmental experience meant that doubts were raised about his suitability. The post was ultimately filled by Labour Defence Secretary George Robertson.[33][34][35]"

A political giant, indeed.





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Unfortunately he was destined never to be a 'political giant' the moment he joined the Liberal Party.

That's not to say that I didn't admire the man greatly because I did. Many of his views were shared by me too, and I do agree with much of what the Liberal Democrats are trying to do, certainly when it comes to the EU.

R.I.P Paddy.
 






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