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General Politics and Mayoral Elections: Boris for Mayor?!
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Another 4-5 hours to go and even Labour seem to be resigned to their man’s defeat. If Boris doesn’t take the prize, I’ll eat my ballot paper.
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Oh, how I will enjoy seeing that (watermelon?) smile being wiped off Ken smug face. -
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So, with 75-80% of the votes counted, it would appear Boris has done it!
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I’m thrilled, of course (sure, I don’t live in London but I can still be thrilled at the idea of my Boris coverage, more Boris news and – dare I hope, Boris in New York to meet mini-Mayor?). So, yes, thrilled!
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But my goodness — checks the sky to see if it’s falling — nope, sky still there.
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Well done, Boris. Cheers! -
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CommentAuthorraincoaster
- CommentTimeMay 2nd 2008
MemberOh, damn. So much for the columns. D’oh, I shoulda rigged it for Livingstone. Always a day late and a dollar short!
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Oh raincoaster, rejoice! For there will be more Boris headlines than ever now. More Boris = more fun!
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- CommentAuthorturkey twizzler
- CommentTimeMay 2nd 2008
MemberWELL DONE BORIS!!!
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CommentAuthorMistress76uk
- CommentTimeMay 3rd 2008
MemberCongratulations Boris!!! -
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MemberWell Done Boris your a legend!! holly xxxxx
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Congratulations Boris.
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I think I may smoke that cigar of yours now. -
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CommentAuthorraincoaster
- CommentTimeMay 3rd 2008
Memberidlex, that statement has a VERY different resonance over in North America, particularly with a Clinton all over the news.
Yes, dmnyc, more news ABOUT Boris, less of it written by Boris. You know, congratulations to the guy and all, but I really don’t care what he does to London. I just want to read his stuff. I’m desperate! I’m buying Portfolio because it’s got Michael Lewis in it! Desperate, I say!
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gosh, that IS desperate. And I see your point. I suppose he’ll be extra busy now – less able to wield the pen, put fingers to keyboard and such. Still, maybe a weekly mayoral column – obviously not in an individual paper. One doesn’t wish to play favorites. But here – on his blog.
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Here in NYC – mini-Mayor (last seen up a tree, by the way) does a weekly radio address and that works rather well for him but (delightful though his speaking style is) Boris and the written word? Magic. And – at a guess – more difficult to slice and dice into out of context soundbites. Anyway, it’s a thought.
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Melissa, the blog will stay up won’t it? I mean, it will just shift into Mayoral mode or something? -
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CommentAuthorraincoaster
- CommentTimeMay 3rd 2008
MemberI LIKE the way you think. Consultancies for everyone!
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Consultancies for everyone
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Yes! I hereby apply for the position of NYC/London Liaison. My rates are reasonable, my experience of both places extensive and I’ve already gotten started. -
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It was my £20 wot done it.
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Well done that man! Now show us what you can really do. -
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CommentAuthorraincoaster
- CommentTimeMay 3rd 2008
MemberAlrighty then. I can do the whole “emancipate the proletariat” VIA the internet thing…Boris can send me a ten million dollar contract to get the unemployed in jobs…is easy
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Oh Raincoaster, I do love Lefties who can take the piss out of themselves. Trouble is, you’re the only one.
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CommentAuthorraincoaster
- CommentTimeMay 3rd 2008 edited
MemberYes, I am. So tell Boris he should hire me. I’ve got an EU passport and everything!
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Asked by the BBC what his views were on the poor Labour showing, Mr Johnson said: “The smart thing for Labour to do would be to quietly to remove Gordon Brown and install [Foreign Secretary David] Miliband, is my view, but I don’t think they’ll do it.” – BBC
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Miliband? Dunno about anyone else, but I think David Miliband is a teenage idiot. I formed this opinion after he told the audience of Question Time a year or so ago, with straight face, that Global Warming was the the greatest problem they would face in their lifetimes (or something to that effect). Now that the IPCC is saying that global warming is going to be delayed for 10 years, and the whole vast scam is coming apart, this piece of footage merits being played repeatedly.
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MemberCONGRATULATIONS BORIS! Today is my 28th Birthday. I've returned to my sleepy home town, am off out for a curry this evening with the folks as a precursor to a large bout of binge-drinking with some old school chums. I never normally drink champagne or celebrate birthdays (I'm terrified of reaching 30 and having to grow up) but tonight I'm painting the town pink with a nice fizzy bottle of decent Rose!
Thanks Boris and to all who voted/supported/campaigned for him. Best birthday present ever - Boris for Mayor and the stale New-Labour 'government' on 24%!!! -
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Happy birthday, Steve. It gets better until you’re 30. Then it gets much better.
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Idlex, you’re right about Miliband. When he was environment secretary, every savvy blogger named his website as the worst political blog in Christendom – not least because he cannot resist applying the global warming thumbscrew at every opportunity (much like Livingstone).
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He is not as stupid as cabinet colleagues like La Smith and La Flint, but that makes him doubly dangerous, -
MemberI Think Boris is a bit of a Nutter when it comes to bendy Buses. Why Waste £100 Million Pounds replaceing them with the Dangerous Route Master. I think the bendy buses should stay for theses reasons
The Routemasters are dangerous as you can Jump on and off even when the bus is moving
People can push you off the Bus
People can assult people and make a quick get away.
The routemaster are not WheelChair Friendly.
So there More people will get Hurt or possibilty killed on the route master.
So Boris Think about this before you replace the Bendy buses. Why not replace them if you must with Modern day double deckers? -
- CommentAuthorturkey twizzler
- CommentTimeMay 3rd 2008
MemberIdlex:Asked by the BBC what his views were on the poor Labour showing, Mr Johnson said: “The smart thing for Labour to do would be to quietly to remove Gordon Brown and install [Foreign Secretary David] Miliband, is my view, but I don’t think they’ll do it.”
Dunno, if Boris was really being smart he’d keep quiet about Brown altogether, he’s a positive boon to the Tories right now.
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CommentAuthorMistress76uk
- CommentTimeMay 3rd 2008
MemberHappy Birthday Steve :-)
Let's face it, anything is better than Brown....I agree with Boris, that David Milliband would be better! -
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CommentAuthorraincoaster
- CommentTimeMay 4th 2008 edited
MemberMy cousin’s a bus driver, and she says there’s nothing on the road more dangerous than bendy buses, including drunken skateboarders. Drivers aren’t fond of the Routemaster either, which she’s driven on tourist routes in Vancouver, but at least it doesn’t kill as many people.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEVEN! Boris did it for your present. What in god’s name is he going to get you next year?
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I for one have a deep and abiding fondness for David Miliband and have had ever since I read that he pays the service that does his blog ten thousand pounds a month. I believe that such people should be supported wherever they may be, and showered with foot massages and expensive chocolates. -
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MemberThanks for all the good wishes.
Raincoaster, I'm expecting a present off Cameron two years from now, when he removes Brown and those gibbering idiots known collectively as 'the cabinet' from the Number 10. I fully expect New Labour to hang on until May 2010. Chances are the next GE will be on my 30th birthday.
I don't see what's so good about Miliband, if he's really the best they've got then Labour is well and truly screwed for the next decade. I think I've said it before but he reminds me of those black and white Harry Enfield sketches.