Frederick Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 From the Telegraph .... "If Brown is bullying, he is at least doing it on our behalf, as a part of performing matters of state. And better to have the nasty Indian in the tent pissing out, rather than the other way around." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Give the PM an asbo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 On Newsnight last night old 'four chins' Prescott shot himself right in the gob.Painted a picture of Andrew Rawnsleys book containing these revelations as being simply a money-making exercise by a greedy journalist.He was then asked what the motives were for his book and, come to mention it, his wifes book, both of which have been spread across the newspapers. He was strangely quiet after that.................... Fat pr@t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I think you're very cruel making fun of Mr Prescotts size when, as we all know from his biography, he is suffering from an eating disorder [Www] Personally I think he may be anorexic as when he looks in a mirror he really does see a fat person [6] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillan Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 In a way I quite like Prescot, well in comparison to the rest of the mob, he is 'old guard' Labour and probably the last one left who came 'up through the ranks' (I am sure somebody will now give a few more names) and did a 'decent days work' as a steward on the ferries, at least he had a proper working mans job. Probably the only true socialist left in the party. Bit of knob head at time it does have to be said.I am not so sure if GB is a bully or if he is/was he's not a very good one. If you think back to Thatcher she was supposed to have ruled her cabinat with a rod of iron, much harder than GB but nobody complained. Perhaps she was such a bully that nobody dared then or now to complain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 The scary thing about all this stuff is that we, as a nation, have become so obsessed with all this trivia, when there is so much serious stuff going on.I really don't care whether he was/is a bully or not, its not important. I do care about the disastrous financial situation, the war in Afganistan, the destruction of peoples pension rights and all the other major issues we are facing today.Although we need the media to keep people 'on their toes, and I would do all I can to ensure a 'free' press, they really have got a lot to answer for when it comes down to this trivia/celebrity stuff.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaud Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Thatcher might have been tough on her cabinet but was always ready for an intellectual arguement with any of them should they want it. However she was well known (as was Major) for consideration of staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Is it trivia Bugsy? he may have made some huge cock ups selling gold reserves etc but if this allegation is how low people have to sink to lever him out of office maybe he does run a tight ship with few other errors for the raging mobs to get a hold on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 [quote user="Théière"]Is it trivia Bugsy? [/quote]Yes, when you look at the 'whole', and a major distraction from important issues.IMHO,OC [:D]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricia Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I'm horrified at the mentality of the "poor victims" of so called bullying, who are so pathetic that they have to resort to reporting him. (If it's true.)Like children reporting to the Head master.Or on forums, reporting someone to the moderators because of an outburst or unkind word. [:@] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Driver Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Are you being serious? [8-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricia Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 If you're referring to my post, SD, yes I am.Bullying of one kind or another goes on in most workplaces, and in other places where people come together. It certainly did where I worked.You either put up with it, or use various tactics to fight back, or leave.Perhaps bullying in schools is different, and some children need protection. But with adults, there's too much avoiding of personal responsibility in dealing with difficult relationships, pushing it onto someone else, then blaming those who try to help when things go wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Why should anyone have to put up with bullies ? I doubt anyone working at No 10 is a 'wilting flower' so perhaps if true it would demonstrate the severity of the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardian Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 [quote user="Tricia"]Bullying of one kind or another goes on in most workplaces, and in other places where people come together. It certainly did where I worked.You either put up with it, or use various tactics to fight back, or leave.[/quote]Every word of what you have said is true.In 40 years of working life, I experienced just one 'bullying' boss and then (happily) just for a period of 6 months or so. It was one of the most uncomfortable periods of my life, not just for what I was feeling , but seeing those who 'sucked up' to this individual in order to curry favour. It was alcohol-induced bullying and I used to refuse to take calls from him in the afternoons. His party trick was to produce a pair of scissors from his pocket and cut off the tie of someone who he felt like offending in his entourage.My initial reaction to this post was outrage, but it's accurate & serious.The truth is that for most of us, putting up with it was the only realistic option. In my case, he was found out & left. The only one in my career, thank goodness: others have had to put up with a lot more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 But Gardian, someone must have blown a whistle on him or he really overstepped the mark because eventually he was found out and left - if everyone just shuts up, it allows the bully to thrive.I have grave doubts about the voracity of the reports of bullying at No 10, but if it was true then no one should be exempt from facing the consequences. IMHO the great shame in this instance is the lack of integrity shown by Ms Pratt.Frankly I don't think I'd want a job there http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8533168.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardian Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 [quote user="Russethouse"]But Gardian, someone must have blown a whistle on him or he really overstepped the mark because eventually he was found out and left - if everyone just shuts up, it allows the bully to thrive.[/quote]Well yes RH, you're right, but he'd been like that for years. Fortunately, I only became one of his 'reports' in the latter stages of his power.Believe me, its easier said than done (to stand up to the bully)................... and incidentally, I was never spoken of as a shy retiring flower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 As I said I think the shame of this whole debacle is that people who may have thought they could find help through Ms Pratts organisation will now know that their confidentiality may not be protected and that the organisation doesn't seem to be quite what it seemed at first sight. I just hope there are similar places where those that feel they need it can find assistance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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