Thread: Owen Paterson: Anger as Tory MP avoids suspension in rule shake-up
View Single Post
Old 05-11-2021, 13:56   #96
1andrew1
cf.mega poster
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 15,284
1andrew1 is cast in bronze1andrew1 is cast in bronze1andrew1 is cast in bronze1andrew1 is cast in bronze
1andrew1 is cast in bronze1andrew1 is cast in bronze1andrew1 is cast in bronze1andrew1 is cast in bronze1andrew1 is cast in bronze1andrew1 is cast in bronze1andrew1 is cast in bronze1andrew1 is cast in bronze1andrew1 is cast in bronze1andrew1 is cast in bronze1andrew1 is cast in bronze1andrew1 is cast in bronze1andrew1 is cast in bronze1andrew1 is cast in bronze1andrew1 is cast in bronze1andrew1 is cast in bronze1andrew1 is cast in bronze1andrew1 is cast in bronze1andrew1 is cast in bronze
Re: Owen Paterson: Anger as Tory MP avoids suspension in rule shake-up
Quote:
Originally Posted by ianch99 View Post
You are totally correct. This government got into power playing the Brexit card and they think that because of this, they are entitled to do anything they wish. Rule following, honesty, integrity are entirely optional.

Dishonesty comes from the top:

If you cannot see this then either you are not paying attention or you agree with the direction they are taking this country.

The ones I feel sorry for are the honest, old-school Conservative voters. Imagine holding your nose and voting for this shower. Conflicted is an understatement!
I think you're right. Johnson's high-spending, high-tax policies and populist approach is also a lifetime away from many Conservative voters. The reputational damage from all Johnson's U-turns must be causing the local associations to feel somewhat bewildered.

Is Sunak sharpening his knife?
1andrew1 is offline   Reply With Quote