A diverse offering twixt the interesting, the unusual, and the amusing.
Wednesday, 18 May 2016
I'm so upset; Natalie Bennett is to resign.
We heard the very sad news yesterday that Aussie Natalie Bennett is to quit her job as leader of the UK's Green Party. The world of politics will never be the same again; a sad day indeed.
Here she is explaining her party's housing policy to Nick Ferrari on LBC; which, as they only have one MP, will probably not get too far!
National politics is a really tough world and however clever she was she didn't have the ruthlessness needed and, as you say, she was clearly unprepared at the interview.
I never comment on other country's politics as I really don't have enough knowledge of what is going on and how it affects its citizens. I do know that no matter the country, everybody complains about one thing or another. I don't know who this lady is but she expressed herself very poorly, but I don't doubt her sincerity. Somebody should have prepared her for this interview and at least given her the numbers to support her cause. She did more harm than good for her platform.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME ..........
-
*It's February 1st and I nearly forgot to post my birthday here ...... *
*probably forgot because I'm 74 😱 !!!*
*Thought a Waterlogue , arty photograph ...
2 weeks ago
Optimistic Cro!
The difference between an optimist and a pessimist, is that the optimist enjoys himself whilst waiting for the inevitable! I AM that optimist!
This is a daily, optimistic, 'photos and comments' blog. I make no judgements (only occasionally), just notes. If you wish to comment in any way at all, please feel free. Everything and everyone (except the obdurate and dictatorial) is very welcome.
I was born just south of London, but for the past 50 years I've lived in S W France. I am a painter by profession, and writer by desire. Lady Magnon and I live between an ancient cottage in a tiny village in perfectly tranquil French countryside, and a bijou townhouse in Brighton UK. In France we have plenty of fruit trees, all situated amongst a view that takes the breath away, in the UK we have a handkerchief sized patio. We also have a Border Collie called Billy. I try to treat our planet with respect, and encourage others to do likewise (without preaching).
Contentment is a glass of red, a plate of charcuterie, and a slice of good country bread. Perfect!
I would have had a mind blank if you hadn't spelt it all out for me.
ReplyDeleteShe was a splendid leader; just a shame she didn't know what she was talking about.
DeleteNick farriarri is like a dog with a bone
ReplyDeleteAnd not a very meaty bone either.
DeleteLet's face it Cro - few 'politicians' are in it for the right reasons sadly. She was one who really was sincere and I do agree she will be missed.
ReplyDeleteShe may have been sincere, but she was very badly briefed.
DeleteI'm not up with Aussie politics let alone UK politics. But this interview really is excruciating and my heart goes out to her.
ReplyDeleteI just hope she doesn't return to OZ, and propose that they build half a million new homes over there. They'd tear her to bits.
DeleteNational politics is a really tough world and however clever she was she didn't have the ruthlessness needed and, as you say, she was clearly unprepared at the interview.
ReplyDeleteI never comment on other country's politics as I really don't have enough knowledge of what is going on and how it affects its citizens. I do know that no matter the country, everybody complains about one thing or another. I don't know who this lady is but she expressed herself very poorly, but I don't doubt her sincerity. Somebody should have prepared her for this interview and at least given her the numbers to support her cause. She did more harm than good for her platform.
ReplyDeleteYes they do, there is a whole country down here full of Nats.
ReplyDelete