Prescott never claimed to be clever...

So, when he was offered a Ministerial portfolio, why didn't he turn it down saying: "Sorry, I'm way too thick to do that job." then?

And turn down a car plus chauffeur, fat salary, Chequers and a pension and security guards? Not to mention free bonking? And free trips abroad VIP all the way?

He never claimed to be clever - but he was not that stupid... He did pretty well for himself. (Pity about the country but I suspect he was not interested in that)

The stupid one was the man who gave him the job so he could screw up.

Edited by madf on 12/10/2011 at 14:23

The Lib Dems really are a joke, i have a fiver on them disbanding before the 2015 election. I feel the speed restriction for non car-derived-vans should be abolished, these limits were set in the mid 80s and your average Transit or Sprinter van is much more 'car like' now so i dont see why they should be restricted to 60 on a dual carraigeway.

And while we're at it, the speed limit categories throw up another bizarre question. Goods vehicles over 7.5tonnes are restricted to 60 for the motorway, but a Bus or a Coach (providing its no longer than 12 meters) can do 70. A standard single decker bus under 12 meters long is heavier than 7.5 tonnes when fully laden, over 10 i'd say but its not affected.

Why?

Edited by jamie745 on 13/10/2011 at 00:21