tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22202011.post8178195074726197530..comments2023-12-11T08:49:46.305+00:00Comments on Dizzy Thinks: The evidence mounts against LivingstoneUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22202011.post-66437814322338600712008-02-03T17:34:00.000+00:002008-02-03T17:34:00.000+00:00@ Judith, Livingstone's other half is reputed to b...@ Judith, <BR/><BR/>Livingstone's other half is reputed to be 'earning' £100k plus. And that does not take into account all of the other 'benefits'....<BR/><BR/>No wonder the regular holidays in Cuba, eh? But then again, are they paid for by Livingstone?Unsworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08307116169498533047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22202011.post-41487063730170538202008-02-02T22:58:00.000+00:002008-02-02T22:58:00.000+00:00Dizzy, if you had a brain (whole or part) you'd be...Dizzy, if you had a brain (whole or part) you'd be dangerous.<BR/><BR/>As it is...ha, ha, ha!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22202011.post-67951868854145676952008-02-02T17:21:00.000+00:002008-02-02T17:21:00.000+00:00I didn't realise 'Mrs' Leninslime works for the Ma...I didn't realise 'Mrs' Leninslime works for the Mayor - does she actually put any time in, how much does she get?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22202011.post-67091837343980931582008-02-02T14:59:00.000+00:002008-02-02T14:59:00.000+00:00Apparently Ken has visited Cuba several times (at ...Apparently Ken has visited Cuba several times (at taxpayer's expense), not just the once as is commonly believed. He holidays there.<BR/><BR/>I am surprised the Cuba connection hasn't been looked at for its innuendo potential etc.Tapestryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267094484651413428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22202011.post-12255945465005317322008-02-02T10:27:00.000+00:002008-02-02T10:27:00.000+00:00Why not just abolish the whole cabooodle and let l...Why not just abolish the whole cabooodle and let local boroughs run their own bit of turf? Shouln't be too difficult to liaise over mutual interest with neighbouring lot to everybody's benefit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22202011.post-76928324916935432442008-02-02T09:08:00.000+00:002008-02-02T09:08:00.000+00:00The chances of Livingstone standing down are nil. ...The chances of Livingstone standing down are nil. It isn't in his mentality, no matter what is 'disclosed'.anthonynorthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06680944720744601697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22202011.post-69510252830640397012008-02-01T20:27:00.000+00:002008-02-01T20:27:00.000+00:00The trouble is that whilst Ken clearly has abused ...The trouble is that whilst Ken clearly has abused his power here... do practically all MPs come election time. How many researchers stand down and stop being paid when they start pounding pavements..? This is on a bigger scale, but what Tory would have the nerve to make play of it? Which is why it's down to the NS...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22202011.post-91942933509834430342008-02-01T20:22:00.000+00:002008-02-01T20:22:00.000+00:00Even if he were to summon up the courage (now ther...Even if he were to summon up the courage (now there's something he apparently knows about) Brown is really not in a position to act against Livingstone. He desperately needs a Labour Mayor, there is no alternative. If Livingstone were to go it would not be long before the likes of Wendy Alexander would go too. The whole thing is a delicately balanced house of cards.<BR/><BR/>It's most unlikely that Livingstone would step down. He's got too much to lose - in all senses - and his 'lady friend' is never going to give up her fantastic stipend as his Assistant (or whatever her dubious title may be this week). If as a result of her paramour's actions she had to leave, life in the Livingstone household would be hell.<BR/><BR/>The only way Livingstone is going to go is to be voted out or carried out on a stretcher suffering from DTs or cirrhosis. But politically he is suffering the death of a thousand cuts, and I'm hugely enjoying watching him bleed.Unsworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08307116169498533047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22202011.post-54655779491278790392008-02-01T15:59:00.000+00:002008-02-01T15:59:00.000+00:00Is there a mechanism to make him step down, like a...Is there a mechanism to make him step down, like an impeachment? I don't think there's anyone who can sack him, is there, because he is directly elected (indeed the most powerful directly elected figure in Western Europe after the French President IIRC). If not, he will cling to office whatever, as he is the most shameless, power-hungry, and apparently corrupt, figure in British politics. <BR/><BR/>And that's saying a lot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22202011.post-69418083060653759362008-02-01T13:47:00.000+00:002008-02-01T13:47:00.000+00:00Livingstone won't go until he has a lawsuit around...Livingstone won't go until he has a lawsuit around his neck, and even then it's doubtful that we'll get rid of him. He is like an old chewing gum underneath the boot -- STICKY.<BR/><BR/>Boris is a funny, cute man, but not really the kind of person that London needs -- we need someone who is boring but effective, quiet but in possession of a big stick and not afraid to use it, and someone who is willing to be logical despite it being easier to be a popular fluff head.<BR/><BR/>Is there such a someone? Yes, and they are all busy doing something other than politics. Why? Because politics has been degraded into a corrupt carnival.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22202011.post-24616858506132355832008-02-01T11:39:00.000+00:002008-02-01T11:39:00.000+00:00I took a long shot bet that he would be sacked bef...I took a long shot bet that he would be sacked before the election some time ago. Tally ho.Praguetoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16520923731691837948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22202011.post-30035030736907787962008-02-01T10:47:00.000+00:002008-02-01T10:47:00.000+00:00My goodness, what an interesting hypothesis you ad...My goodness, what an interesting hypothesis you advance in your second paragraph.<BR/><BR/>Quite obviously, nothing could be alleged without documentary proof of such a fable, since no-one would wish to libel the Mayor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22202011.post-4899798551508102852008-02-01T09:52:00.000+00:002008-02-01T09:52:00.000+00:00Scenario:1) Labour NEC expels Livingstone.2) Livin...Scenario:<BR/><BR/>1) Labour NEC expels Livingstone.<BR/><BR/>2) Livingstone stands as an independent (blaming Labour for any corruption) and wins.<BR/><BR/>3) After another mayoral term, Brown (or his successor) rehabilitates Livingstone into Labour.<BR/><BR/>4) Livingstone wins again.<BR/><BR/>5) Goto 1) - i.e. repeat ad nauseam.<BR/><BR/>Livingstone 4ever-n-ever-n-ever?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22202011.post-10043097224944296392008-02-01T09:43:00.000+00:002008-02-01T09:43:00.000+00:00The best thing would be to treat London as Palesti...The best thing would be to treat London as Palestine and seal it off from the rest of the world. Then see how Livingstone and the rest of his commie and terrorist mates get on.<BR/><BR/>Another distinct advantage would be that it would keep Gordy Broon-troosers and his Jockuza away from the rest of us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22202011.post-25203984128839630602008-02-01T09:33:00.000+00:002008-02-01T09:33:00.000+00:00I find it unbelievable that there are not mechanis...I find it unbelievable that there are not mechanisms in place to remove people from any position in public office should they so blatantly break rules of the use of staff for political purposes.<BR/><BR/>Gordon Brown and Ken Livingstone should not even be part of the discussion - Ken should be removed from office for breaking rules that are designed to protect democracy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22202011.post-55167827761988880532008-02-01T09:29:00.000+00:002008-02-01T09:29:00.000+00:00Interesting questions Dizzy, but you can be certai...Interesting questions Dizzy, but you can be certain of two things:<BR/><BR/>1) the MSM will wriggle like eels to avoid reporting any of this.<BR/><BR/>2) Bottler Brown will dither.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22202011.post-92132208639422001312008-02-01T09:22:00.000+00:002008-02-01T09:22:00.000+00:00What power does Brown have to "act decisively agai...What power does Brown have to "act decisively against him"? Is there a recall procedure? Can the PM sack the Mayor? What's Brown going to do: threaten to kick Livingstone out of the Labour Party?Old BEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06974090439936326476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22202011.post-23971505927757000732008-02-01T08:41:00.000+00:002008-02-01T08:41:00.000+00:00"Now that would be juicy, and hilarious at the sam...<I>"Now that would be juicy, and hilarious at the same time wouldn't it?"</I><BR/><BR/>And unlikely. I know power is an aphrodisiac, but not it's that good. <BR/><BR/>On the other hand, there <I>was</I> David Mellor....JuliaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844126589712842477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22202011.post-7421535799956861782008-02-01T08:28:00.000+00:002008-02-01T08:28:00.000+00:00Are you hinting at something my dear Dizzy?Are you hinting at something my dear Dizzy?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com