mikem8634 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 The authoritarian/individualistic personality type values loyalty over ideological consistency. It makes a virtue of hypocrisy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petminder Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Farage is feathering his bed,he pushed to get us out of Europe and now wants a role with Trump who he's been brown nosing,no we don't need his help. He pushed to give the UK population the right to choose, do you disagree with giving the population the right to choose their own fate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna B Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Talk about looking a gift horse in the mouth.... Donald Trump has a rapport with Nigel Farage, admires him and wants to do business with him. Farage has said he would be happy to work with him and 'will work tirelessly for the benefit of Britain,' and I believe him. Trump is a new kind of politician who wants to do things differently. So does Farage. Both are seasoned, canny businessmen. But I suspect that because Farage doesn't wear the right tie and belong to the right club he is thought to be not the right kind of person by the Grandees at Civil Servant Central. They would prefer to send another Sir Humphrey who can look down his insincere snobby nose at Trump, talk in a language Trump doesn't converse in, and laugh at him behind his back. At a time like this, when we need all the influence and trade deals we can muster, do we really need another hidebound traditionalist, convinced in his own superiority screwing it up yet again and blaming Brexit, Labour, the weather for another crushing failure? This is a genuine opportunity. The right man in the right place for once, and they want to pass it up... If Farage gets it wrong, OK, sack him. He wouldn't be the first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukdobby Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 He pushed to give the UK population the right to choose, do you disagree with giving the population the right to choose their own fate? We do that at an election. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexo Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 At a time like this, when we need all the influence and trade deals we can muster, do we really need another hidebound traditionalist, convinced in his own superiority screwing it up yet again and blaming Brexit, Labour, the weather for another crushing failure? The existing ambassador has only been in post since the start of the year! Is the above just made up drivel or do you know him well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petminder Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 We do that at an election. Indeed and it was the growth of UKIP at the 2014 EU election and the 2015 general election that prompted the government of give us a referendum. ---------- Post added 22-11-2016 at 17:29 ---------- Talk about looking a gift horse in the mouth.... Donald Trump has a rapport with Nigel Farage, admires him and wants to do business with him. Farage has said he would be happy to work with him and 'will work tirelessly for the benefit of Britain,' and I believe him. Trump is a new kind of politician who wants to do things differently. So does Farage. Both are seasoned, canny businessmen. But I suspect that because Farage doesn't wear the right tie and belong to the right club he is thought to be not the right kind of person by the Grandees at Civil Servant Central. They would prefer to send another Sir Humphrey who can look down his insincere snobby nose at Trump, talk in a language Trump doesn't converse in, and laugh at him behind his back. At a time like this, when we need all the influence and trade deals we can muster, do we really need another hidebound traditionalist, convinced in his own superiority screwing it up yet again and blaming Brexit, Labour, the weather for another crushing failure? This is a genuine opportunity. The right man in the right place for once, and they want to pass it up... If Farage gets it wrong, OK, sack him. He wouldn't be the first. Nice post Anna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamston Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I am happy the UK voted to leave the EU and Donald Trump beat Mrs Clinton. However, we are Great Britain and don't need a middleman to act as a go between for our country, with the next American President. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinfoilhat Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Talk about looking a gift horse in the mouth.... Donald Trump has a rapport with Nigel Farage, admires him and wants to do business with him. Farage has said he would be happy to work with him and 'will work tirelessly for the benefit of Britain,' and I believe him. Trump is a new kind of politician who wants to do things differently. So does Farage. Both are seasoned, canny businessmen. But I suspect that because Farage doesn't wear the right tie and belong to the right club he is thought to be not the right kind of person by the Grandees at Civil Servant Central. They would prefer to send another Sir Humphrey who can look down his insincere snobby nose at Trump, talk in a language Trump doesn't converse in, and laugh at him behind his back. At a time like this, when we need all the influence and trade deals we can muster, do we really need another hidebound traditionalist, convinced in his own superiority screwing it up yet again and blaming Brexit, Labour, the weather for another crushing failure? This is a genuine opportunity. The right man in the right place for once, and they want to pass it up... If Farage gets it wrong, OK, sack him. He wouldn't be the first. How often would a British Amabassador have to deal with an American President (not including rounds of golf which farage can do anyway)? Once a week? Once a month? Once every 3 months? When the crap hits the fan somewhere? How often would he (or she) have to deal with US diplomats and civil servants? Once a week? Once a month? Being a good mate and being a diplomat representing our country are two completely diffrent things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikem8634 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Talk about looking a gift horse in the mouth.... Donald Trump has a rapport with Nigel Farage, admires him and wants to do business with him. Farage has said he would be happy to work with him and 'will work tirelessly for the benefit of Britain,' and I believe him. Trump is a new kind of politician who wants to do things differently. So does Farage. Both are seasoned, canny businessmen. But I suspect that because Farage doesn't wear the right tie and belong to the right club he is thought to be not the right kind of person by the Grandees at Civil Servant Central. They would prefer to send another Sir Humphrey who can look down his insincere snobby nose at Trump, talk in a language Trump doesn't converse in, and laugh at him behind his back. At a time like this, when we need all the influence and trade deals we can muster, do we really need another hidebound traditionalist, convinced in his own superiority screwing it up yet again and blaming Brexit, Labour, the weather for another crushing failure? This is a genuine opportunity. The right man in the right place for once, and they want to pass it up... If Farage gets it wrong, OK, sack him. He wouldn't be the first. Nice post Anna. Out of interest, what rationale are you employing to become comfortable with the hypocrisy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricgem2002 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I am happy the UK voted to leave the EU and Donald Trump beat Mrs Clinton. However, we are Great Britain and don't need a middleman to act as a go between for our country, with the next American President. so would you get rid of the present one ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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