bren2k wrote:
Perhaps that why we get the politicians we deserve - because idiots like you place more importance on how someone looks than what they are saying and doing?
He got stick on 11th November for wearing a raincoat, when it was raining - I attended my local war memorial on the same day, with both my kids, and we all wore raincoats - surprisingly, no one was offended.
The reality is that he got stick because the MSM will use any excuse to give him stick, under orders from their off-shore billionaire proprietors - some people allow themselves to be told what to think, but increasing numbers don't.
Bren, IF every other attendee at an event is dressed "properly" and one of them isn't, it's easy for someone to point the finger at them. They know that the press are following their every move, hell, they are "greeted" with paparazzi every morning when they leave home.
Therefore, it's reasonable to assume that the difference in attire is a deliberate choice, perhaps to gain a reaction ??
You are old enough to remember Michael Foot at the cenotaph in his anorak and he just looked scruffy and disrespectful.
Corbyn is no Michael Foot and his image has certainly improved since he became Labour leader but, to suggest that it's all down to the MSM is just naïve.
As for joe public, of course, they can do as they please.
Politicians have to follow the rules or they risk making the front pages, it's their choice.
Back on Brexit, it seems like JRM and Boris have decided that the game is up and we may actually see MV3 getting through.
What an absolute bunch of pillocks we have "running" the country.
