Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Prescott, Saddam And The Telegraph.
Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has described the circumstances surrounding the execution of Saddam Hussain as 'deplorable'.
"I think the manner was quite deplorable really. Frankly, to get this kind of recorded messages coming out is totally unacceptable and I think whoever is involved and responsible for it should be ashamed of themselves."
Prescott has been constantly criticized throughout 2006 for everything he has said, everything he has done, and everything he as has not done and, it should be said, much of the flak aimed his way has been fully justified.
One of his main critics has been the Daily Telegraph which, at every opportunity, has put up the cry, "Prescott Must Go".
Today they repeat the call , on the basis that his comments do not help a delicate diplomatic issue or, indeed, the government.
As Prime Minister Tony Blair's silence has been glaring on Saddam's lynching, and the brief and unacceptable statement from Margaret Beckett, Foreign Secretary, in which she declared that Saddam had been "held to account" was ridiculous and inadequate, never mind "dishonest" , John Prescott should be congratulated for speaking out and saying what many in the government and the Conservative opposition really think but are scared to utter out loud.
And the Telegraph?
They just look ridiculous for stooping to writing leaders like this.
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"I think the manner was quite deplorable really. Frankly, to get this kind of recorded messages coming out is totally unacceptable and I think whoever is involved and responsible for it should be ashamed of themselves."
Prescott has been constantly criticized throughout 2006 for everything he has said, everything he has done, and everything he as has not done and, it should be said, much of the flak aimed his way has been fully justified.
One of his main critics has been the Daily Telegraph which, at every opportunity, has put up the cry, "Prescott Must Go".
Today they repeat the call , on the basis that his comments do not help a delicate diplomatic issue or, indeed, the government.
As Prime Minister Tony Blair's silence has been glaring on Saddam's lynching, and the brief and unacceptable statement from Margaret Beckett, Foreign Secretary, in which she declared that Saddam had been "held to account" was ridiculous and inadequate, never mind "dishonest" , John Prescott should be congratulated for speaking out and saying what many in the government and the Conservative opposition really think but are scared to utter out loud.
And the Telegraph?
They just look ridiculous for stooping to writing leaders like this.
See all recent posts.
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What DOES Tony think of all this? Or is he afraid to say anything for fear that he'll be hanged, too?
What Prescott said is the truth as he sees is. There's a difference between using kid gloves in a delicate situation and pretending the delicate situation doesn't exist at all.
What Prescott said is the truth as he sees is. There's a difference between using kid gloves in a delicate situation and pretending the delicate situation doesn't exist at all.
Thanks Kirsten.
Saddam is dead and buried, but still managing to make a lot of politicians extremely nervous, it seems.
Prescott, to his credit, broke with the government line, which appears to be shut up and squirm.
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Saddam is dead and buried, but still managing to make a lot of politicians extremely nervous, it seems.
Prescott, to his credit, broke with the government line, which appears to be shut up and squirm.
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