Mary Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 Prime Minister Gordon Brown triggered laughter in parliament on Wednesday when he accidentally said he had saved the world during questions about the global financial crisis. The gaffe was seized on by Brown's political opponents and by newspaper cartoonists, who depict him as "Super Gordon," the leotard-wearing economic saviour who is convinced only he can deliver the world from the financial turmoil. "The first point of recapitalisation was to save banks that would otherwise have collapsed," Brown told lawmakers. He then added: "And we not only saved the world, er, saved the banks..." His subsequent words were drowned out by jeers and laughter from around the lower house of parliament. Conservative opposition leader David Cameron, whose poll lead has slipped in recent weeks as voters look to Brown to fix the economy, seized on the slip. "Well it's now on the record," he said. "He is so busy talking about saving the world that he's forgotten about the businesses of this country." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 I don't think it was a slip; I really think the fat scottish prat thinks he has saved the world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 With some justification when your touring the world giving away our money - latest, he's given ?6million to Pakistan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 Our pension money? or the money earmarked for Manchester's congestion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 think "flash" carries it round in his back pocket, when he goes on his flying visits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 Lets hope there are no more stops on this current tour otherwise we could all be broke by the time he gets back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Settle Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 Well I think that Gordon is doing fine and he's going to have the last laugh on posh boy Cameron and his heckling chums who interupted him in mid sentence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 Geoff, You need to take a reality check. It's got bog all to do with the Opposition. this is about a guy who is telling us, that if we have money problems that we should go out and spend, spend, spend and that it wioll get better. they shut people up in Winwick for less than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 Well I think that Gordon is doing fine and he's going to have the last laugh on posh boy Cameron and his heckling chums who interupted him in mid sentence. What's wrong with being posh? I'd rather have a posh prime minister than one who gives away all of my hard earned money to doley scroungers, chavs and foreigners Actually I was a little suprised that there wern't any young gardeners around when Gord was in Afghanistan yesterday.... would have made an interesting news story!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 Keep taking the tablets Geoff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Well I think that Gordon is doing fine and he's going to have the last laugh on posh boy Cameron and his heckling chums who interupted him in mid sentence. When the men in white coats come to pick up Gordon they may as well pick you up at the same time and save on fuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Settle Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 I see your learning about economies of scale but you've got a lot to learn before you can match Gordon's expertise and statesmanship. The person you are having a go at is a world leader with a great deal of respect. I see though your getting into the same frame of mind as Pete and Obs with your jokes about the mentally ill, Winwick etc just to make a point on this web site. I just hope that none of your family fall ill as you will soon see another side to your humour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Gordon would be lost without gullible folk like Geoff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 The man is not on the same planet as the rest of us I'm afraid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 It's the natural instinct of some, to be followers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted December 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Umm - Is this not a forum for all opinions? Can Geoff not have his own without the ridicule? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 The 7th Cav arrive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 A ridiculous opinion leaves itself wide open to ridicule I'm afraid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Aye aye Captain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted December 19, 2008 Report Share Posted December 19, 2008 A ridiculous opinion leaves itself wide open to ridicule I'm afraid Hence the reason why we like Obs so much on here.... he balances out all of us sensible posters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 That's what the nutter said about the sane guy in the assylum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Settle Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 Better to be a follower of a great leader than someone who has been a poor leader and lost his sheep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 Better to be a follower of a great leader than someone who has been a poor leader and lost his sheep Geoff, I have to admit that amongst your nonsensical ramblings there is an occasional gem. How soon will your great leader become a lonely shepherd? Not all sheep are as blind as you seem to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Settle Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 It's interesting to see how his popularity has increased over the last twelve months. As more people are getting a chance to see what he can deliver, rather than reading what the press thinks of him, their view is changing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted December 20, 2008 Report Share Posted December 20, 2008 Any examples that stand up to scrutiny? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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