A wise, diplomatic man in the public eye, aware that his words will be analysed and widely circulated, should know what not to say, every bit as well as what to say.

Understanding that restraint is in the public interest is vital in those aspiring to either control or influence national policy.

He needed to pause, think and give a non specific answer. Not get flustered and defensive.

Farage failed. It deserves to be exposed.

For the avoidance of doubt any comments in response to a previous post are directed to its ideas and not at any, or all, posters personally.

How typical that someone with a career in marketing would suggest that someone not be honest with their views.

I'll make the point again that there is nothing Farage has said here that hasn't been said many times in diplomatic circles even at the highest levels.

His problem seems to be that the public are allowed an alternative view.

I'll also make the point that we are not at war and different opinions on government foreign policy are just part of politics.

Edited by Stirlingsays (23 Jun 2024 4.24pm)

'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

Circumspect?

So what consequences do you think would result from what he said?

You think that Putin needs Nigel Farage for propaganda?
Do you think the Russians are running a bit short?

Your conspiracy theory about election interference suggests that they are doing fine already.

Omission is the most common form of lying.

Once again, we are not at war with Russia and free speech....however eroded in this country....still exists.

My personal opinion is that Farage's take is the correct one and people like this poster are leading us into another war.....one that isn't even winnable by anyone and only comes with cost both economic and human.

People should be forewarned about those signing them up to commitments they don't want.

Farage can present the alternative view, which is factually correct anyway, as he was saying this would lead to confrontation ten years ago.

Edited by Stirlingsays (23 Jun 2024 5.22pm)

'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

Whether Farage’s view is correct is entirely a matter of opinion. He is entitled to it just as others are to their’s.

It’s not the point. Nor is free speech!

It’s whether speaking like that was a responsible act?

If he said it 10 years ago and was asked to defend it now was he wise to doubled down, or would it have been better to parry the questions and avoid the controversy? After all what good has it done, compared to the harm it has?

For the avoidance of doubt any comments in response to a previous post are directed to its ideas and not at any, or all, posters personally.

Well put.

The alternative to war with Russia needs to be put towards the people.

The idea that this shouldn't be said is outrageous.

He wants the same media system Putin has.

'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)