by Sweltered » Wed Mar 03, 2010 7:59 pm
I think if he looked over his right shoulder he could just about make out socialism in the distance...
A fine orator, who came to prominence too late in life. A terrible choice at the time for the labour party as their leader, he was never going to win over the electorate. By all accounts, he was a genuine man who had the courage of his convictions; a trait sadly lacking in the politicians of today.
He was a master at taking people down a peg or two during debates in the House of Commons, and often made the Tories of the 80's look very foolish. I can remember him dissecting Tebbit and Thatcher et al. He could be cutting, witty or even down right funny, but above all I believe he was sincere. When did you hear that said about a politician.
I wonder if he had a Facebook page....
OOH did they knock down McCaigs folly.....