Fatty Pang
Not suprisingly Michael Howard is leaving the political stage ... I think his recent performance as "pretender to the throne" was just that .. a pretence which in Australia would be strongly characterised as that of a "wingeing pom" and after all the ozzies should know ....they have a Howard of their own.
Which brings us to the fascinating question of who will replace him as "der leader". Unfortuantely British politics currently has no "stars" and I include amongst the damp squibs the iconic Mr Blair. Cherrie may not be able to sing but if I had to choose between her and hubby...well....
I have no particular love for the Tory party but it strikes me that
- Ted Heath was a conservative "with a conscience" but he got a bum rap during the winter of discontent. (or more precisely he was blessed with the malcontents who set the handbag lady on the rest of us)
- Michael Heseltine was principled and he showed the right stuff over Westmorland which incidently had a site in Weston-Super-Mare.
- "Fatty Pang" aka Chris Patten, who served in the bag lady's administration, demonstrated laudable values subsequently and has manifest credibility - even the Chinese now like him (after a fashion) ; he was once tipped as a future tory leader. but he has been pushed up to the Lords and has indicated that he wants to enjoy life with his family etc.
CHRIS... it is debatable whether your country needs your party but it is not unreasonable to suggest that your party NEEDS YOU.
(This was for AJ)
Posted at 5/11/2005 06:51:00 pm by David Middleburgh
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