Originally posted by snaw
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... and you think that it was not politicised under Tony Blair !!
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... and you think that it was not politicised under Tony Blair !!
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To be fair Policing has always been politicised, there's nothing at all new in that respect.Originally posted by Cyberman View Post... and you think that it was not politicised under Tony Blair !!Comment
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Why do you think Labour are spitting the dummy? Because the stooge they placed in the job has been kicked out, if anything it's un-politicalizing (using american as I don't believe politicalising is a word) the force.
He speaks out in favour of the 42 day detention and yet doesn't utter a word about the pay and condition dispute. Watch this space, bet you Labour try and put John Yates in as a little favour for not 'finding' anything in the cash for honours scandal."I hope Celtic realise that, if their team is good enough, they will win. If they're not good enough, they'll not win - and they can't look at anybody else, whether it is referees or any other influence." - Walter Smith
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OK I see your point. But for 90+ years a Met Police Chief has never been forced to resign. Now one has, for primarily political reasons it appears. A precedent has been set.
Boris appoints a new police chief, who he approves of, politically. The next mayor is Labour, he doesn't approve of the old police chief, because of politics and he gets the nudge, and so on. That's how it works in the US in most cities, not something I particularily liked.
But guess I'm alone in this one.Hang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar?? - cailin maith
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Have you ever seen somebody lick the chutney spoon in an Indian Restaurant and put it back ? - CyberghoulComment
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You what? Ian Blair politicised the police to a huge extent. He played all the PC games that the police play, he was a major political figure.Originally posted by snaw View Post
At least he is accountable to the popularly elected mayor, because he certainly did not police in the interests of or in accordance with the views of most people in London.Comment
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Now that could be worth a punt on the BetPaddy site...Originally posted by Incognito View Post"I can put any old tat in my sig, put quotes around it and attribute to someone of whom I've heard, to make it sound true."
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I agree with you - maybe you should start a poll as I bet there are a few who do!Originally posted by snaw View Post
What I think is a pity is that Boris was put in that position. Blair should have been sacked by home secretary. But still - like you say - on balance - Boris should have waited until re-appointment to act.Comment
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Yep, don't get me wrong I think Blair should have gone voluntarily. But it's the getting pushed part I have an issue with.Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostHang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar?? - cailin maith
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That will be a simply fab time to catch up for a beer. - Tay
Have you ever seen somebody lick the chutney spoon in an Indian Restaurant and put it back ? - CyberghoulComment
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Another good thing about his ‘resignation’ is that it marks the cards of all the other nuLieBore collaborators: your day will come.
How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror.
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Yay
go Tories - 1 down.
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