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Should we feel sorry for Brown?
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Does one feel sorry for this hypocrite who shed crocodile tears over the death of his baby daughter.
Normally I would say yes for a person in these circumstances, but in his case, not one bit.
This is the man who sends young men & women to their deaths almost on a daily basis, without showing the same emotion.
Does one feel sorry for this hypocrite who shed crocodile tears over the death of his baby daughter.
Normally I would say yes for a person in these circumstances, but in his case, not one bit.
This is the man who sends young men & women to their deaths almost on a daily basis, without showing the same emotion.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I love it when you post like this - you show yourself up to be exactly the type of person that people think you can't possibly be.
I dislike Brown intensely, but I wouldn't want to see anyone to go through the pain of losing a child.
If you really think that when talking about his own child that died that he would have "Crocodile Tears" you are even more ignorant that I thought you were (and that takes some doing)
Well done.
I dislike Brown intensely, but I wouldn't want to see anyone to go through the pain of losing a child.
If you really think that when talking about his own child that died that he would have "Crocodile Tears" you are even more ignorant that I thought you were (and that takes some doing)
Well done.
David Camreon also lost a child. The big difference seems to be that DC is not using the death of his child for commercial and political gain.
I do belive that the tears shed by GB are genuine, as they would be by any father, but who has either decided to, or let himself be led into, using the death of his child as a way to garner favour with the tabloid media.
As a Dad i feel pity for the man who has lost a child, regardless of who he is; but to see the dead kid being used as a vote grabber is just wrong. He's not some Z-lister celeb trying to sell a cr@p book about 'his journey so far', he's the Prime Minister for christ sake!!
I do belive that the tears shed by GB are genuine, as they would be by any father, but who has either decided to, or let himself be led into, using the death of his child as a way to garner favour with the tabloid media.
As a Dad i feel pity for the man who has lost a child, regardless of who he is; but to see the dead kid being used as a vote grabber is just wrong. He's not some Z-lister celeb trying to sell a cr@p book about 'his journey so far', he's the Prime Minister for christ sake!!
I said no because~
I have been voting since approx 1950.
Since then I have seen many politicians use all sorts of ploys to win votes/attention.
Gordon Brown is no different.
I appreciate that the tears MAY be for his baby,just don't ask me to believe it.
I am sorry if this offends,but this is how I view all politicians,they have made me very cynical.
I have been voting since approx 1950.
Since then I have seen many politicians use all sorts of ploys to win votes/attention.
Gordon Brown is no different.
I appreciate that the tears MAY be for his baby,just don't ask me to believe it.
I am sorry if this offends,but this is how I view all politicians,they have made me very cynical.
A politician's life experiences are part of who they are. Their experiences are what shapes their outlook.
John McCain fighting in Vietnam. John Major growing up in working class Brixton. Margaret Thatcher being a housewife. Paddy Ashdown's army background.
You make a judgement based on their whole individual.
John McCain fighting in Vietnam. John Major growing up in working class Brixton. Margaret Thatcher being a housewife. Paddy Ashdown's army background.
You make a judgement based on their whole individual.
PPS:~
I would refer you to Jackie Kennedy who lost her last baby when it was 2 days old.
John Kennedy was "out of touch" in the arms of his latest mistress,and did not return to his wifes side until three days! after the baby had died.
About a week later,being interviewed,he started to blub.However,as one of his aides said later,as soon as the camera was oof he stopped and never ever (during the remaining short months of his life) referred to the baby (Patrick) again.
and you wonder why I am cynical?
I would refer you to Jackie Kennedy who lost her last baby when it was 2 days old.
John Kennedy was "out of touch" in the arms of his latest mistress,and did not return to his wifes side until three days! after the baby had died.
About a week later,being interviewed,he started to blub.However,as one of his aides said later,as soon as the camera was oof he stopped and never ever (during the remaining short months of his life) referred to the baby (Patrick) again.
and you wonder why I am cynical?
I know what you are getting at aog ,no i don't feel sorry for him yes he is using it to get the sympathy,people can say what they like if they disagree ,his wife was sitting in tears would anyone just sit there and carry on the interveiw i think not ,most sincere people would have been up comforting their wife!!
One of the problems with being a politician is that what ever you do is analysed:
The question is asked and Brown:
Replies as he did: people then say that his tears are crocodile tears and he should have comforted his wife.
Replies but sees his wife in tears and goes to comfort her: people complain that he is not answering questions and is too emotive to be an effective leader
Replies without showing any feelings: People say that he is a machine and obviously has no compassion.
Asks politely to move on - interviewer repeats the question phrased slightly differently several times until a response is forthcoming
Walks out of interview - people say that he can't handle stress.
Loses his temper - ditto - stress levels.
No matter what he does, it can be spun by people who dislike him for their own means.
The question is asked and Brown:
Replies as he did: people then say that his tears are crocodile tears and he should have comforted his wife.
Replies but sees his wife in tears and goes to comfort her: people complain that he is not answering questions and is too emotive to be an effective leader
Replies without showing any feelings: People say that he is a machine and obviously has no compassion.
Asks politely to move on - interviewer repeats the question phrased slightly differently several times until a response is forthcoming
Walks out of interview - people say that he can't handle stress.
Loses his temper - ditto - stress levels.
No matter what he does, it can be spun by people who dislike him for their own means.