So old Gordie’s answer to the MP expenses scandal is to change the voting system to something like a proportional representation approach. This he proudly announced today. How does he think fiddling with the voting system is going to restore our faith in a bunch of self seeking crooks who stole our money whilst making all sorts of condescending and patronising remarks about the electorate they are supposed to serve?
Clearly he still doesn’t get it. We the British public have been appalled at the extent of what has been going on and it has left our faith in the integrity of politicians in tatters. I still reserve particular condemnation for the Labour party MPs who are always trumpeting the cause of the working man (and woman) and banging on about equality whilst fiddling their expenses and sending their kids to private schools (and who I think the record shows were the worst offenders). What crass hypocrisy. So no Gordie, tarting about the issue of where we put the cross on a piece of paper doesn’t fix it. OK?
Dear Lord Oldfart My agent has contacted me regarding a possible booking for me to officially open your new business venture ” Oldboy Manor” at your lavish country pile in Slagheap valley.Hugh Heffner was constantly after me to feature at his Playboy Manor …. I always refused…but yours I’m sure will be much more tasteful so I look forward to the gig. My agent will confirm terms.
Since I starred in the Good Life I’ve been understandably in constant demand because of my charm, wit and beauty.Just one thing though I understand that one of the extras in my show……Penelope something I believe….has fallen on hard times and lives in a squalid hovel near your estate. I’d rather avoid any sad scenes so could you ensure she is distracted on the day ( a crate of Babycham and/or any passing male over 13 could do this I recall).Poor dear she was always so envious of my looks. I can’t imagine what she looks like now but in the ’80s she also was Les Dawson’s stunt double.
See you soon Felicity ( rear of the year 1964)
Darling,
How apt, you mention ‘tarting about’ and who is the first to reply!
Further than that I will make no further comment.
Love,
Pen X