The Worst British Prime Minister in History - Page 3

**Greenman** · April 27th, 2012, 06:23 PM

Yes quite right happy to see it put right there emexem-cheers. Wolsey gave us the car named after him instead

**Mal Hombre** · April 27th, 2012, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emexem

Greenman " Mind you he did give us Hampton Court Palace"

Sorry Greenman, Wolsley gave us Hampton Court- Henry, ahem, sort of suggested to Wolsley that it might be a nice prezzie!

Well Wolsey didn't need it,He having died just before Henry could execute Him.

**haroldeye** · April 27th, 2012, 07:05 PM

When you think of the alternatives we could have had to the Queen (Maggie, Blair) we've had a good deal. Her uncle Edward VIII was pretty poor, a conceited, self centred little man who thought of little but himself.

Before him we were well served by our monarchs from William IV onwards.

The Georges were a rum lot,

George I, was an important German prince who spoke no English. He took the job not for Britain to defend Hanover but because he inherited it through his mother and a British act of Parliament. He didn't really like England very much especially as the politicians had far more power than his German ones. Had nothing to do with losing the American colonies.

George II wasn't a bad chap, a German who had to live in his British realm. Last Monarch to lead British troops in the field. Brought his kids up to be British.

George III - revelled in the name of Briton. Had mental health problems but hey! Trusted a slimy Scot courtier far too much and lost America. Most of his sons were very dodgy and would have been regarded so by members of this site.

George IV - A man so morally corrupt and inept have could have been a minister in Blairs government.

As for PM. Heath was awful, he destroyed so much with little or no regard for anything or anyone. But the ones who have damaged this country so much more are Blair and Brown.

**Wendigo** · April 27th, 2012, 07:08 PM

King - Richard I, he preferred to be abroad fighting than sorting out problems at home but if you believe countless films & TV shows he was a God fearing saviour and King John an evil tyrant.

PM (sorry Greenman) Tony Blair, the most self serving, self satisfied, smug, sycophantic slimeball (that's enough S's for now) that ever squirmed (sorry !!) his way in an out of number 10. To my eternal shame I helped vote him in first time round but unlike some I soon saw through that thin veneer of a new style of honest politics and realised that he was as bad as any that had gone. Sadly he went further than any others and has milked millions on the backs of speaking tours and books with no apparent realisation of all the pain he caused.
2nd worst - Edward Heath for putting Europe before his own country

ps - before voting for John Major remember the favour we owe him for keeping Neil Kinnock out

**pharoahegypt** · April 27th, 2012, 07:25 PM

The reason so many of our monarchs have spent time fighting away from home, is that most of them come from abroad in any case...!! Not sure why we put up such a struggle against a haggis eater coming down here to sit on the throne, considering most of the rest come from either German or mid European heritage...... the current mob are of mixed German and Greek heritage..!!!

**Greenman** · April 27th, 2012, 07:26 PM

I liked Blair and Kinnock - Major was too creepy and boring. Okay those two might have done things you didn't like but name one MP or PM that hasn't done something to this country over the years either by scandal or just by being useless-if that wasn't the case we wouldn't have elections and have Assad or even Mugabe-style rulers which doesn't bear thinking about.

**TCO95** · April 27th, 2012, 07:27 PM

I was taught he had, among his servants, a lad who took the punishments whenever the future king misbehaved. Hence the phrase "Whipping Boy". Is there any truth to this or is it just another urban legend?

**Mal Hombre** · April 27th, 2012, 07:31 PM

No,This was common practice,The post of Whipping Boy had it's obvious drawbacks but could often lead to high office in later life.

**Greenman** · April 27th, 2012, 07:31 PM

Yup true and Henry also had an official bottom wiper.

**palo5** · April 27th, 2012, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mal Hombre

...The post of Whipping Boy had it's obvious drawbacks...

You mean they didn't like it?

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Boris Johnson (Conservative 2019 to 2022)	33	34.02%
Theresa May (Conservative 2016 to 2019)	1	1.03%
David Cameron (Conservative 2010 to 2016)	6	6.19%
Gordon Brown (Labour 2007 to 2010)	7	7.22%
Tony Blair (Labour 1997 to 2007)	24	24.74%
John Major (Conservative 1990 to 1997)	1	1.03%
Margaret Thatcher (Conservative 1979 to 1990)	7	7.22%
James Callaghan (Labour 1976 to 1979)	1	1.03%
Harold Wilson (Labour 1974 to 1976 and 1964 to 1970)	2	2.06%
Edward Heath (Conservative 1970 to 1974)	4	4.12%
Alec Douglas-Home (Conservative 1963 to 1964)	0	0%
Harold Macmillan (Conservative 1957 to 1963)	0	0%
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April 27th, 2012, 06:23 PM	#21
Greenman Live Legend of VEF Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Underground lair somewhere in the world Posts: 20,353 Thanks: 30,936 Thanked 383,508 Times in 19,356 Posts	Yes quite right happy to see it put right there emexem-cheers. Wolsey gave us the car named after him instead __________________ There was only ONE Greenman, and you accepted no substitutes! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Rest in peace MaxJoker-you will be sorely missed. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 20,000: Milestone reached!

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pharoahegypt Vintage Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Middle England Posts: 4,491 Thanks: 10,176 Thanked 43,617 Times in 4,154 Posts	The reason so many of our monarchs have spent time fighting away from home, is that most of them come from abroad in any case...!! Not sure why we put up such a struggle against a haggis eater coming down here to sit on the throne, considering most of the rest come from either German or mid European heritage...... the current mob are of mixed German and Greek heritage..!!! __________________ Arguing with a intelligent person is hard; but arguing with a stupid person is impossible!

April 27th, 2012, 07:26 PM	#26
Greenman Live Legend of VEF Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Underground lair somewhere in the world Posts: 20,353 Thanks: 30,936 Thanked 383,508 Times in 19,356 Posts	I liked Blair and Kinnock - Major was too creepy and boring. Okay those two might have done things you didn't like but name one MP or PM that hasn't done something to this country over the years either by scandal or just by being useless-if that wasn't the case we wouldn't have elections and have Assad or even Mugabe-style rulers which doesn't bear thinking about. __________________ There was only ONE Greenman, and you accepted no substitutes! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Rest in peace MaxJoker-you will be sorely missed. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 20,000: Milestone reached!

April 27th, 2012, 07:27 PM	#27
TCO95 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: This member is not allowed in your country. Posts: 5,176 Thanks: 47,615 Thanked 64,802 Times in 5,130 Posts	Re : Henry VIII I was taught he had, among his servants, a lad who took the punishments whenever the future king misbehaved. Hence the phrase "Whipping Boy". Is there any truth to this or is it just another urban legend?

April 27th, 2012, 07:05 PM	#23
haroldeye Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Halfwitistan Posts: 5,715 Thanks: 113,487 Thanked 59,962 Times in 5,707 Posts	When you think of the alternatives we could have had to the Queen (Maggie, Blair) we've had a good deal. Her uncle Edward VIII was pretty poor, a conceited, self centred little man who thought of little but himself. Before him we were well served by our monarchs from William IV onwards. The Georges were a rum lot, George I, was an important German prince who spoke no English. He took the job not for Britain to defend Hanover but because he inherited it through his mother and a British act of Parliament. He didn't really like England very much especially as the politicians had far more power than his German ones. Had nothing to do with losing the American colonies. George II wasn't a bad chap, a German who had to live in his British realm. Last Monarch to lead British troops in the field. Brought his kids up to be British. George III - revelled in the name of Briton. Had mental health problems but hey! Trusted a slimy Scot courtier far too much and lost America. Most of his sons were very dodgy and would have been regarded so by members of this site. George IV - A man so morally corrupt and inept have could have been a minister in Blairs government. As for PM. Heath was awful, he destroyed so much with little or no regard for anything or anyone. But the ones who have damaged this country so much more are Blair and Brown.

April 27th, 2012, 07:08 PM	#24
Wendigo Former Staff Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Blighty Posts: 113,764 Thanks: 259,872 Thanked 1,139,202 Times in 113,885 Posts	King - Richard I, he preferred to be abroad fighting than sorting out problems at home but if you believe countless films & TV shows he was a God fearing saviour and King John an evil tyrant. PM (sorry Greenman) Tony Blair, the most self serving, self satisfied, smug, sycophantic slimeball (that's enough S's for now) that ever squirmed (sorry !!) his way in an out of number 10. To my eternal shame I helped vote him in first time round but unlike some I soon saw through that thin veneer of a new style of honest politics and realised that he was as bad as any that had gone. Sadly he went further than any others and has milked millions on the backs of speaking tours and books with no apparent realisation of all the pain he caused. 2nd worst - Edward Heath for putting Europe before his own country ps - before voting for John Major remember the favour we owe him for keeping Neil Kinnock out

April 27th, 2012, 07:31 PM	#28
Mal Hombre El Super Moderador Join Date: May 2009 Location: Adoptive Monkey Hanger Posts: 58,134 Thanks: 772,635 Thanked 855,687 Times in 57,565 Posts	No,This was common practice,The post of Whipping Boy had it's obvious drawbacks but could often lead to high office in later life. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. If in doubt, Just ask Yourself What Would Max Do ? It is a porn site,But its a Classy porn site. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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