United Kingdom Political Leaders' Qualifications

[Terpe]

Arthur, you make an interesting point.

I seem to recall a number of high-profile politicians who have actually lied about their academic achievements or schools

As far as I know Arthur the Philippines has a similar situation. Even more so with their Political Dynasties.

Probably this is a global issue

[Arthur Little]

Arthur, you make an interesting point.

Thank you, Peter ... it's kind of you to say so.

Alas, 6 hours later ... I'm still waiting to see what the rest of our regular British contributors here make of it. However, it seems to me that, for the moment at any rate, the majority have become so completely immersed in airing their views in the original article (now on its 7th page) I fear this one of mine is more than likely destined to fade into cyber oblivion - devoid of further comment.

So be it.

[Arthur Little]

I seem to recall a number of high-profile politicians who have actually lied about their academic achievements or schools

... now THAT, doesn't surprise me in the least ... after all, given the sheer numbers caught cheating the taxpayer by fiddling their expenses - not to mention a certain high ranking Liberal recently convicted of attempting to pervert the course of justice in relation to motoring offences - many of them appear to be equally capable of lying about anything and everything.

[Arthur Little]

As far as I know Arthur the Philippines has a similar situation. Even more so with their Political Dynasties.

Yes ... so I'm led to believe!

Probably this is a global issue

Indeed ... it seems to be par for the course - WORLDWIDE - these days.

So ... while watching the latest edition of 'This Week' - the topical Current Affairs programme immediately following tonight's Question Time from Margaret Thatcher's old stomping ground of Finchley - I was most gratified to hear Michael Portillo defer to his late political leader as being "a person without a corrupt bone in her body"!

Such a fitting, marvellously~refreshing tribute! Moreover, one that the cynics who persist in besmirching her character really ought to seriously consider, and her rivals seek to emulate.

So, Ma'am ... now that I've LET rip on your behalf ... it's time for me to say, "FAREWELL ... and may you

R.I.P" ...