The Michael Gove File

[Johnny Doe]

I note he's been quoted as saying it's 'foolish' to suggest he might denied entry to the US as PM. Yes, ridiculous that you might be treated the same as everyone else, Mikey!

 

[klang]

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do you really think Gove has reached the point of no return?

 

[krtek a houby]

Has anyone suggested mandatory drugs testing for all MPs yet like they have in the army?

I'd certainly be in favour of it for tories. Esp hypocritical tories (most of them). They might claim it infringes on their (in)human rights, but fuck 'em.

 

[ruffneck23]

do you really think Gove has reached the point of no return?

, to be honest I'm not really sure of anything anymore when it comes this lot anymore

 

[Pickman's model]

, to be honest I'm not really sure of anything anymore when it comes this lot anymore

the one thing that is certain is that the strangest thing is yet to happen

 

[agricola]

To apply for an ESTA (a visa waiver) you must answer this question:

1. Have you ever violated any law related to possessing, using, or distributing illegal drugs?

If you answer Yes you will be denied an ESTA and will need to apply for a visa to enter the United States. If you are denied an ESTA on the grounds that you have taken drugs then a visa will only be granted if you are prepared to be drug-tested and a regular basis and submit the results to the US government.

I know, which is why his statement (that he had complied with the form) can only really be read as him having recorded it on there, unless it is the sort of idiotic lie that could destroy his political career.

 

[littlebabyjesus]

I know, which is why his statement (that he had complied with the form) can only really be read as him having recorded it on there, unless it is the sort of idiotic lie that could destroy his political career.

What kind of idiot would tell the truth on that form, though?

Can't see any way out of this without Gove as an idiot, tbh.

 

[agricola]

What kind of idiot would tell the truth on that form, though?

Can't see any way out of this without Gove as an idiot, tbh.

He might have had to, if he'd admitted it when he was vetted - saying two different things would probably have flagged up on someone's radar. He might even have told the truth on the form as a laugh, knowing that he was going over there to interview Trump.

I mean, it is an absurd idea that he would just write "yes" when asked if he has violated any law related to possessing, using or distributing illegal drugs on that form - but is it any less of an absurd idea that he would just blurt the same answer out to a load of larval Tory politicians? It isn't as if they are known for being loyal individuals that would never think of using that for their own advantage later on.

 

[stavros]

Siobhan Kennedy on C4 News, regarding Gove's economic pledges:

"These are funds not to be sniffed at."

 

[Part 2]

 

[Ming]

To apply for an ESTA (a visa waiver) you must answer this question:

1. Have you ever violated any law related to possessing, using, or distributing illegal drugs?

If you answer Yes you will be denied an ESTA and will need to apply for a visa to enter the United States. If you are denied an ESTA on the grounds that you have taken drugs then a visa will only be granted if you are prepared to be drug-tested and a regular basis and submit the results to the US government.

This infuriates me. We have laws. And they are blatantly not being applied equally. Out in the open. Not behind closed doors (i’m pro-legalization BTW).

 

[DotCommunist]

is this the first time you've noticed how skewed the judicial system is in its protection of the powerful and thumb screws for the weak?

 

[Ming]

is this the first time you've noticed how skewed the judicial system is in its protection of the powerful and thumb screws for the weak?

I know what you mean. But this is on the front page of every fucking newspaper and all over the media in general. It’s how blatant it is.

 

[DotCommunist]

I know what you mean. But this is on the front page of every fucking newspaper and all over the media in general. It’s how blatant it is.

The good bit is that this is only being raised as an issue du jour to fuck gove's leadership bid. Its completely unserious hoo-haaing about drugs from shitheads which will be forgotten as soon as the next dark lord is crowned (my money is still on Darth Sajid). I mean I do joy in Gove's misfortune here, but as a display of the bullshit in full flow...

 

[littlebabyjesus]

Has Javid made any stupid promises yet? Not heard any. Just getting stuck in to 'middle class drug use'. As one of the drug-free three and Home Sec, that's all he has to do at the moment, and he's not even exceeding his ministerial brief.

 

[Ming]

The good bit is that this is only being raised as an issue du jour to fuck gove's leadership bid. Its completely unserious hoo-haaing about drugs from shitheads which will be forgotten as soon as the next dark lord is crowned (my money is still on Darth Sajid). I mean I do joy in Gove's misfortune here, but as a display of the bullshit in full flow...

The thing is he’ll never be leader because he genuinely does look like Pob. I know it’s inappropriate to judge on appearances but these are the facts m’lud.

 

[littlebabyjesus]

The thing is he’ll never be leader because he genuinely does look like Pob. I know it’s inappropriate to judge on appearances but these are the facts m’lud.

Trump looks like a giant orange baby. Hasn't hurt him.

 

[Kaka Tim]

i thought gove had to fess up about the coke because it was about to come out anyway?

 

[Supine]

i thought gove had to fess up about the coke because it was about to come out anyway?

Johnson probably grassed him up

 

[Bahnhof Strasse]

I know what you mean. But this is on the front page of every fucking newspaper and all over the media in general. It’s how blatant it is.

A very famous model was denied a US visa after she was pictured with her nose close to a suspicious white powder. She made no comment on it but was refused entry to the US. I am led to believe that she is now teetotal in all areas and has now been granted the visa, after a period of drug and alcohol testing.

 

[extra dry]

I hear mcvyie took shooms.

 

[Pickman's model]

i was looking in michael gove's phone
when a number flashed up 'dealer (home)'
i answered, feeling bold,
and was very clearly told
unless debt cleared he'd break all gove's bones

 

[BryanLuc]

I hope it rebounds and he is out on the first ballot

 

[teqniq]

 

[Poi E]

here he is sucking up to rural idiots by allowing shooting of canada geese, rooks, crows etc.

Natural England forced into shooting licence u-turn after government reinstates original system

I notice the risibly named "countryside". England's been fucked up for so long by by poshos that all you have left is a large lawn with a few tenant farmers.

 

[ska invita]

here he is sucking up to rural idiots by allowing shooting of canada geese, rooks, crows etc.

Natural England forced into shooting licence u-turn after government reinstates original system

I notice the risibly named "countryside". England's been fucked up for so long by by poshos that all you have left is a large lawn with a few tenant farmers.

good news for Athos

 

[Athos]

good news for Athos

Thanks for the thought, but I'd never stopped. However, many had, which led to a spike in crow numbers, which meant I came across three lambs with eyes packed out. Also there's been a marked reduction in biodiversity of bird life, as songbirds' nests have been decimated. #thankstowellmeaningidiots

 

[Poi E]

Songbird decline not due to habitat loss, per chance?

 

[Athos]

Songbird decline not due to habitat loss, per chance?

In a month?

 

[Poi E]

What's the source for that?