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.... with its razor sharp edge.

This country is infected with what the security services would describe as 'sleepers' and they are ready to pounce.... when the time is right.

Cardinal Keith O'Brien has had to resign because of allegations of 'inappropriate behaviour' over 30 years ago by three priests and a former priest, But why now? Is it because they were so traumatised at the time and their lives were ruined? No! It is because the Cardinal would have had a say in who would be the new Pope, so in their minds he had to be stopped.

These accusers are opportunist cowards.

Lord Rennard has been accused of 'inappropriate behaviour' by a woman who claimed that he "touched her leg and invited her back to his hotel room". What? How about "Keep your hands to yourself" and "No thanks, I have to pick my toenails". No chance, it was far better to keep the story till it could do most damage.

These people are pathetic.

What the hell happened to the country whose people once had backbone?

Backbone what is that w/m todays society dont know the meaning of the word.. Another example is
David Nicholson, the most arrogant mercinary individual ever to be responsible for peoples lives following Labours demands to meet targets actually has Camerons utmost support!!
As for Rennard, bullying is second nature in Westminster, he looks what he is another arrogant slob who like far too many MP's he thought he could get away with his advances, and after all when individuals did complain at the time wherever his hands strayed,they were told his behaviour was par for the course, and one female who showed a bit of guts bringing it to Cleggs 2 IC's notice was fired and made to sign a gagging order..

Kate wrote:... and one female who showed a bit of guts bringing it to Cleggs 2 IC's notice was fired and made to sign a gagging order..

But hang on Kate, if she had a backbone she would have made it known at the time and told them to stuff the gagging order.

However, as she admits, she was looking out for her future career, so kept quiet.... until her revelations could do most damage.

Unless and until people get a backbone, and do the right thing at the time, these 'indiscretions' will continue.

Not sure whether we are on about the same woman Frank.. She was fired and made to sign a gagging order..

ready to pounce.... when the time is right.

I think the timing of the Lord Rennard thing absolutely reeks of political opportunism ..... love to know how far the Tories were behind it .......

Kate wrote:Not sure whether we are on about the same woman Frank.. She was fired and made to sign a gagging order..

Susan?

Does it matter, though? She should have made it known at the time and told them to stuff the gagging order. By not doing so she let it continue.

TheOstrich wrote:

ready to pounce.... when the time is right.

I think the timing of the Lord Rennard thing absolutely reeks of political opportunism ..... love to know how far the Tories were behind it .......

With the Eastleigh by-election coming up.....? More than a bit, I would say.

"All is Fair in Love and War" it is said.. If I had my way I would have a clean sweep and get rid of the damned lot.. Little to choose between any of them..

Quite right too WM! Nothing to add to your excellent post.