Boris for Tory Leader!
Neo Cannen
17-05-2005, 19:17
Seeing as Michael Howard has effectively announced his intention to step down, I have a question for all of you. What do you think the Conservative party would be like with Boris Johnson as their party leader?
EDIT: For Americans who dont know who he is, here is his web blog
http://www.boris-johnson.com/
still completely unelectable, but 100% more entertaining
Refused Party Program
17-05-2005, 19:20
More like the Monster Raving Loonies...
Ecopoeia
17-05-2005, 19:20
still completely unelectable, but 100% more entertaining
Spot on. No matter how hard I try not to, I just can't help but like the bumbling fool.
Spot on. No matter how hard I try not to, I just can't help but like the bumbling fool.
True, but you'd never elect him as PM - so he's *perfect* as tory leader.
Yes! Boris all the way!
Come on, if the Conservatives are going to be unelectable, they may as well cause a chuckle while they're there.
The obvious downside would be the demise of Bremner Bird & Fortune - half the show would just be turned over to the News.
Yay! Boris would rock as Tory Leader. As he'd provide entertainment in Parlimet and on the election campaign and completely alienate the Tory Electoral Base! Perfect! Parfait! Perfekt!
Plus if he actually got into power he would bankrupt Britain by actually keeping his electoral promises. Remember the Coconut business on Have I Got News For You?
Refused Party Program
17-05-2005, 19:35
"What's my line on drugs? I've forgotten my line on drugs!" - Boris Johnson, during an interview while out campaigning for this year's election.
Plus if he actually got into power he would bankrupt Britain by actually keeping his electoral promises. Remember the Coconut business on Have I Got News For You?
That was fantastic. They should bring him back as a host. Nothing gets done the way it should, but by God it's funny.
ProMonkians
17-05-2005, 19:50
Vote Boris! Anyone who doesn't is a witch!
Gooooold
17-05-2005, 19:57
Boris should definitely be the new tory leader. I want to be entertained by party leaders.
Refused Party Program
17-05-2005, 20:00
Boris should definitely be the new tory leader. I want to be entertained by party leaders.
His campaign slogan should be "Let Me Entertain You!" most definitely.
Yes! Boris all the way!
Come on, if the Conservatives are going to be unelectable, they may as well cause a chuckle while they're there.
Having seen him in an interview, I second that sentiment. With him leading the Tories, who would need a Loony Party? :D
Neo Cannen
17-05-2005, 21:21
Well its good to see he's already got over 90% of the NS vote. If only NS was the Tory party membership...
San haiti
17-05-2005, 21:23
Wow Neo, you've made a cuase i can really get behind. :D
Boris for prime minister!
Ecopoeia
17-05-2005, 21:26
OK, with Boris and Charlie heading the Tories and Lib Dems, who do we get for Labour to complete the showbiz set?
Randomea
17-05-2005, 21:28
But..but...what would Have I Got News For You? do without him?
But..but...what would Have I Got News For You? do without him?
I'm sure he'd still pop in to host a show once in a while! ;)
San haiti
17-05-2005, 21:30
But..but...what would Have I Got News For You? do without him?
Maybe michael howard could give it a go.
Randomea
17-05-2005, 21:30
OK, with Boris and Charlie heading the Tories and Lib Dems, who do we get for Labour to complete the showbiz set?
Two-Jags-&-I-Punch-&-Sleep Prescott or Robin 'can't understand what I just said' Cook for comedy...
Two-Jags-&-I-Punch-&-Sleep Prescott or Robin 'can't understand what I just said' Cook for comedy...
My vote goes to Mr "adulterous" Blunkett
New British Glory
17-05-2005, 21:34
Spot on. No matter how hard I try not to, I just can't help but like the bumbling fool.
Actually I would not cross Boris Johnson. He is supposed to be very clever and very subtle according to Private Eye (and remember Ian Hislop edits that magazine, the man who takes the pee out of Johnson if he is ever on Have I Got News For You).
In my experience, people who are bumbling fools do not get jobs editing The Spectator or as being a Vice-Chairman of the Conservative Party.
Randomea
17-05-2005, 21:46
But he does have dim moments.
And that pose with his tennis racket...or the photo with him on his bike....
But that drugs thing is pure realism. Does anyone know what the Tory policy on drugs ended up being?
Kazcaper
17-05-2005, 21:49
*Snip*Agreed; I just think that sometimes he's unable to properly articulate himself verbally. Perhaps he also makes a point of paradying himself, who knows? I do think he's intelligent, but I also think some of his gaffs are hilarious. I do have a soft-spot for him, whatever the case :)
Soviet Mattland
17-05-2005, 21:57
Spot on. No matter how hard I try not to, I just can't help but like the bumbling fool.
That just sums him up....bumbling fool. I love it in the Times how he was quoted on saying
"Hello, i'm your MP, oh gosh, actually no, i'm your candidate"
You have to love him.
Argle-Ffarglebargle
17-05-2005, 22:00
perhaps they could get his daddy as deputy leader....