TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Mr Trump has stated that Nigel farage would make a great Ambassador to the US. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/nov/22/nigel-farage-uk-ambassador-us-donald-trump Surely he would need to be knighted first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bad lindz Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 He wouldn't need to be knighted first. Some ambassadors only get knighted when they retire from their service to the country although some may be honoured during there service. Any way I thought he was already the peoples ambassador to the EU he is doing a fine job where he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Seems like a good idea to me I have high hopes for Mr Trump but what will happen when the establishment powers that be start telling him you cannot do this or that will they let him change much somehow I doubt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Doesn't seem like the best idea in the world. While I have no love for May I'm not sure having somebody whose whole political career has been going "ner ner ner" at the EU\UK government is really going to lead to the best outcomes. Seems like a good idea to me I have high hopes for Mr Trump but what will happen when the establishment powers that be start telling him you cannot do this or that will they let him change much somehow I doubt it. He's surrounded himself with the establishment. Those "really, really smart" people he was going to get as advisers don't seem to have materialised. How hard his own party fight against him is going to be the key. Any GOP leader who was remotely in tune with the party vibe would have an easy time, so how cordial people continue to be now he's won will be something to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger-Mouse Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Those "really, really smart" people he was going to get as advisers don't seem to have materialised. At least one has, or seems likely, Gen. James Mattis may well end up as Secretary for Defense. The "Warrior Monk" is a very clever fellow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 (edited) The political establishment in the U.K. will never welcome into their fold someone who does not play their game, who they cannot control and who they cannot be sure will protect and support the present self serving politicians and the despicable, dishonest, corruption that is endemic within politics. Edited November 22, 2016 by panoma1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Seems a good idea to me. At least we will know who it is....I bet not many know who the current incumbent is.......or what he has achieved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 The political establishment in the U.K. will never welcome into their fold someone who does not play their game, who they cannot control and who they cannot be sure will protect and support the present self serving politicians and the despicable, dishonest, corruption that is endemic within politics. Sums it all up, he is to out spoken of the truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest1957 Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 What about a special diplomatic mission to Nagorno-Karabakh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Or Umboko Gorge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 i think America should join the commonwealth.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldivalloch Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 (edited) I can think of several reasons why it shouldn't happen:- 1. Mr Farage is currently interim leader of a political party which is in opposition to the U.K. government and he is therefore not in a position to represent said government. 2. The suggestion has come from President Elect Donald J Trump, racist, misogynist, bully and full-time stranger to decency and truth, a man who blithely thinks that he if unsays all the offensive rhetoric of his campaign the world will forgive and forget and think he's really not a bad chap after all. Anyone with any sense and integrity (i.e. not Nigel Farage, Boris Johnson, et al) ought to be keeping their distance rather than cosying up. 3. The last thing we need is to be represented at any level by the self-preening, narcissistic Mr Farage who sped over to the USA to ingratiate himself with the Disaster-in-Waiting. I realise that my last remark will go down very badly with those members of Pigeon Watch who comprise the Nigel Farage and Donald J Trump fan-clubs, and who regularly contribute paeans of admiration for their heroes. Fume away, ladies and gentlemen. I stand by my views and I believe that, in the fullness of time, history's judgements on Nige and Don will be far from glowing. Edited November 22, 2016 by aldivalloch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest1957 Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Or Umboko Gorge! I'm sure Nige knows how to deal with a pointed mango Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 I can think of several reasons why it shouldn't happen:- 1. Mr Farage is currently interim leader of a political party which is in opposition to the U.K. government and he is therefore not in a position to represent said government. 2. The suggestion has come from President Elect Donald J Trump, racist, misogynist, bully and full-time stranger to decency and truth, a man who blithely thinks that he if unsays all the offensive rhetoric of his campaign the world will forgive and forget and think he's really not a bad chap after all. Anyone with any sense and integrity (i.e. not Nigel Farage, Boris Johnson, et al) ought to be keeping their distance rather than cosying up. 3. The last thing we need is to be represented at any level by the self-preening, narcissistic Mr Farage who sped over to the USA to ingratiate himself with the Disaster-in-Waiting. I realise that my last remark will go down very badly with those members of Pigeon Watch who comprise the Nigel Farage and Donald J Trump fan-clubs, and who regularly contribute paeans of admiration for their heroes. Fume away, ladies and gentlemen. I stand by my views and I believe that, in the fullness of time, history's judgements on Nige and Don will be far from glowing. The problem is it is PC namby pamby thinking people like you that have got the world in to the mess that we have today where most people are just plain frightend to say what they really think as the likes of you will insult them you are the problem my fried not Trump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest1957 Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 The problem is it is PC namby pamby thinking people like you that have got the world in to the mess that we have today where most people are just plain frightend to say what they really think as the likes of you will insult them you are the problem my fried not Trump. Ah yes, logic and basic reason, the tools of enlightenment and progress are now "namby pamby". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 1. Trump should fast track Nigel's application to be a US citizen 2. Trump should then appoint Nigel as the US ambassador to the UK and Europe Oh what fun that would be.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 1. Trump should fast track Nigel's application to be a US citizen 2. Trump should then appoint Nigel as the US ambassador to the UK and Europe Oh what fun that would be.... I like your thinking. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herby Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 1. Trump should fast track Nigel's application to be a US citizen 2. Trump should then appoint Nigel as the US ambassador to the UK and Europe Oh what fun that would be.... That's brilliant. I think that needs tweeting on Trumps page and he would make that happen I am sure hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Mungler - a cruel, but strangely compelling notion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Cat among the pigeons comes to mind ! Like it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.w. Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 He'd fit in perfectly with all the other "ridiculous " twits that serve in government, god give us grace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrM Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Ambassadors are civil servants, not politicians. He's not eligible at the moment for a start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedark Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 The political establishment in the U.K. will never welcome into their fold someone who does not play their game, who they cannot control and who they cannot be sure will protect and support the present self serving politicians and the despicable, dishonest, corruption that is endemic within politics. This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaffertoo Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 (edited) Well after reading this ,some of comments on here about this I dont know ? Some folks and on hear think its a no go'er mmmmmmm but i'm begining to think it just may a good idear ,,why you my ask? Well he is the only one from the UK who is doing ,,,who is making friends and who is getting on with the US and it is showing up our PM and showing her how to do it ,,,bloody good luck to him . In fact he could be very good at it so dont knock it . Edited November 22, 2016 by gaffertoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuji Shooter Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 He can't be any worse than Blair was as the Middle East Peace Envoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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