Dominic Strauss-Kahn resigns as head of IMF. Surely we want one of ours in there, not an American? Whether you like it or not, Gordon Brown has to be the best choice.
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Job motivation: how the powerful steal from the stupid. -
Guilty by media until proven innocent
As for his replacement, Brown will only be appointed if nominated by Our Mate Dave, which I see as likely as <insert demeaning Russell joke here, I'm too lazy and distracted by my lunch>Originally posted by Stevie Wonder Boy -
It's a stitch up. Gordon and Obama have engineered this!Originally posted by Ignis Fatuus View PostWhat happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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To be fair Gordon has more experience of debt than anyone outside GreeceDoing the needful since 1827Comment
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Do you think this is all some elaborate ploy by the Americans to get El Gordo rehabilitated?
The Economist has the snotgoblin as fourth favourite.
The IMF's next leader: The betting begins | The Economist
The Germans have said they will back a European candidate, and given the current turmoil in the Eurozone I cannot see the euro countries wanting the job to go elsewhere, so I would be surprised if it did.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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It's normal practice to step down when serious criminal case like this is opened - the information that's coming out now suggests he is anything but a role model.Originally posted by SimonMac View PostGuilty by media until proven innocentComment
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What do you base that on? Brown is a buffoon!Originally posted by Ignis Fatuus View PostYou won't be alerting anyone to anything with a mouthful of mixed seeds.Comment
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Well, if it's a person to keep one eye on the economy and one eye on the immigration problem, then Gordon's your man.Originally posted by Ignis Fatuus View PostIf you think my attitude stinks, you should smell my fingers.Comment
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Do you remember when you posted this:Originally posted by Ignis Fatuus View Post
Voltaire (1694–1778), the French philosopher and author, is (incorrectly) credited with saying:Originally posted by Ignis Fatuus View Post
"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it."
I think we should make an exception in your case.
My all-time favourite Dilbert cartoon, this is: BTW, a Dumpster is a brand of skip, I think.Comment
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