Charles Kennedy : Alcoholism and Politics

07-01.-2006, 10:55 AM	#1
limerickman Community Team Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: at the bar Posts: 12,631	Charles Kennedy : Alcoholism and Politics Just curious as to the forums views about CK and his admission about his addiction to alcohol yesterday. I think he was very brave to admit his addiction - even though ITN were about to run a report about him. I think he has managed to get the Libs more support than it has enjoyed since the 1960's under David Steele. Now 22 Liberal MP's have threatened to resign if CK doesn't. Is it a resigning issue? __________________ .."But finally the last thing I’ll say to the people who don’t believe in cycling, the cynics and the sceptics. I'm sorry for you. I’m sorry that you can’t dream big. [I]I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles. You should believe in these athletes, and you should believe in these people. I'll be a fan of the Tour de France for as long as I live. And there are no secrets" - this is a hard sporting event and hard work wins it - Armstrong 2005 TDF morelike hypocrisy.

07-01.-2006, 11:27 AM

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Re: Charles Kennedy : Alcoholism and Politics

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Originally Posted by limerickman

Just curious as to the forums views about CK and his admission about his addiction to alcohol yesterday.

I think he was very brave to admit his addiction - even though ITN were about to run a report about him.

I think he has managed to get the Libs more support than it has enjoyed since the 1960's under David Steele.

Now 22 Liberal MP's have threatened to resign if CK doesn't.
Is it a resigning issue?

To begin at the the beginning, the night is Bible black, and the Liberal cats Miaoow loudly from the rooves of the town about their chief tomcat with a thirst.
22 cats will resign their adequate supply of catfood if not sated, but will play right into the hands of the Tory Press, and no doubt will be unemployed and unable to enter the catflap again.
Give the man a chance ffs.

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07-01.-2006, 12:29 PM

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It's a health issue.They should be offering support.At least he has admitted it,unlike dubya who becomes evasive when his cocaine use is mentioned.

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08-01.-2006, 02:52 AM	#4
limerickman Community Team Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: at the bar Posts: 12,631	Re: Charles Kennedy : Alcoholism and Politics CK resigned today. I think Fred is right, I think that this is playing right in to Tory hands. I thought CK was quite impressive - he seemed to moved the Libs in the right direction and he was right to hold his position over Iraq. I agree with Steve alcoholism is an illness. He ought to have been given a chance. __________________ .."But finally the last thing I’ll say to the people who don’t believe in cycling, the cynics and the sceptics. I'm sorry for you. I’m sorry that you can’t dream big. [I]I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles. You should believe in these athletes, and you should believe in these people. I'll be a fan of the Tour de France for as long as I live. And there are no secrets" - this is a hard sporting event and hard work wins it - Armstrong 2005 TDF morelike hypocrisy.

11-01.-2006, 04:25 AM

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CK resigned today.

I think Fred is right, I think that this is playing right in to Tory hands.

I thought CK was quite impressive - he seemed to moved the Libs in the right direction and he was right to hold his position over Iraq.

I agree with Steve alcoholism is an illness.
He ought to have been given a chance.

Alcoholism is an illness. Unfortunately, it is also very serious. And has a high relapse rate.

Just a thought from a fellow alcoholic.

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11-01.-2006, 09:44 PM	#6
MountainPro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SCOTLAND...you know it. Posts: 3,015	Re: Charles Kennedy : Alcoholism and Politics CK has gone now, he hid his achoholism well. if he didnt admit it most wouldnt have known. What i mean by hiding has nothing to do with stashing the bottle of scotch behind the sofa, i mean that he did his job to the fullest and the best of his ability, he was well liked and a capable politician. came as a shock to me. anyway, he resigned as head of the LibDems but hopefully he'll still make a positive impact in politics. __________________ HARD .

11-01.-2006, 10:02 PM	#7
limerickman Community Team Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: at the bar Posts: 12,631	Re: Charles Kennedy : Alcoholism and Politics I too thought that CK was very good at his job and he appeared to be a pretty honest guy for a politician. I have a lot of sympathy for people who suffer from any addiction. Addiction is a terrible thing. It's a daily struggle for all of those people and they have my support and sympathy. __________________ .."But finally the last thing I’ll say to the people who don’t believe in cycling, the cynics and the sceptics. I'm sorry for you. I’m sorry that you can’t dream big. [I]I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles. You should believe in these athletes, and you should believe in these people. I'll be a fan of the Tour de France for as long as I live. And there are no secrets" - this is a hard sporting event and hard work wins it - Armstrong 2005 TDF morelike hypocrisy.

11-01.-2006, 10:05 PM	#8
limerickman Community Team Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: at the bar Posts: 12,631	Re: Charles Kennedy : Alcoholism and Politics Looks like Ming the Merciless is the front runner now. __________________ .."But finally the last thing I’ll say to the people who don’t believe in cycling, the cynics and the sceptics. I'm sorry for you. I’m sorry that you can’t dream big. [I]I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles. You should believe in these athletes, and you should believe in these people. I'll be a fan of the Tour de France for as long as I live. And there are no secrets" - this is a hard sporting event and hard work wins it - Armstrong 2005 TDF morelike hypocrisy.

11-01.-2006, 10:46 PM

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i like Ming,

another nice guy and a great speaker.

i get the feeling he only wanted the position because it appeared that initially no one was going to run for head. Seems that internal politics or pride prevents him from standing down now that others are considering running.

maybe i read it all wrong.

people say he is too old, but i get the feeling its a temporary post.

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Looks like Ming the Merciless is the front runner now.

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13-01.-2006, 10:42 PM

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CK has gone now, he hid his achoholism well. if he didnt admit it most wouldnt have known.

What i mean by hiding has nothing to do with stashing the bottle of scotch behind the sofa, i mean that he did his job to the fullest and the best of his ability, he was well liked and a capable politician.

came as a shock to me.

anyway, he resigned as head of the LibDems but hopefully he'll still make a positive impact in politics.

Churchill reportedly drank a bottle of brandy and several bottles of champagne a day during WWll and nobody asked him to resign.
Well,not until after hitler was beaten anyway.

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17-01.-2006, 09:33 PM

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and dont forget Yeltsin...a bottle of Smirnoff Blue before breakfast, it never did him or his country any harm...

infact i think more politicians should get pissed more regularly, it would make Prime Ministers questions a little more fun...

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Churchill reportedly drank a bottle of brandy and several bottles of champagne a day during WWll and nobody asked him to resign.
Well,not until after hitler was beaten anyway.

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17-01.-2006, 10:07 PM

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Just imagine tony blair...drunk,singing,pissing in the street,taking a wild swing at the policeman outside No.10,throwing up and then falling in a heap on the front doorstep...

Never trust a man who doesn't drink!

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17-01.-2006, 11:10 PM

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they should be forced to show up at work wearing a pair of false breasts..

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Just imagine tony blair...drunk,singing,pissing in the street,taking a wild swing at the policeman outside No.10,throwing up and then falling in a heap on the front doorstep...

Never trust a man who doesn't drink!

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17-01.-2006, 11:44 PM

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"in vino veritas "...

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18-01.-2006, 02:06 AM

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Just imagine tony blair...drunk,singing,pissing in the street,taking a wild swing at the policeman outside No.10,throwing up and then falling in a heap on the front doorstep...

Never trust a man who doesn't drink!

Wasn't he with his pal William Hague?

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