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never even heard of that phrase before.... just shows how stuck in the past most mps are
As someone who grew up in the 60's and 70's it was a phrase in fairly regular use. A slip of the tongue one hopes, the politically correct term these days is probably "fly in the ointment"... (with apologies to any flies who may be reading this 
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It is a common phrase... just not in this decade.
That's my point, and it's not one that would just slip out.
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I have often argued that these words aren't going to stop being used until the generations that grew up with them have died out. Peoples grandparents aren't irredeemably bad people because they grew up in a time with different world views, and lets not get too snotty about it because no doubt our loopy kids will find some of our behaviour hideously intolerant in 20 years time.
But that is not particularly relevant, is it? She is only 60 and she is an MP, representing her party. To use the language she used is simply unacceptable. If she is unable to think and then speak, then maybe she is not fit for purpose.
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Like I said.... I never heard of this phrase before... At 28 years old.
It's been an obvious word that you shouldn't say. I don't even know how it can be in someone's regular vocabulary and slip out. It would never cross my mind to say it..... Especially in the house of commons.
Imagine if I went to my office and I let that word 'slip' out.... Or other words that slander women or gays. I'd be sacked and rightly so.
It's been an obvious word that you shouldn't say. I don't even know how it can be in someone's regular vocabulary and slip out. It would never cross my mind to say it..... Especially in the house of commons.
Imagine if I went to my office and I let that word 'slip' out.... Or other words that slander women or gays. I'd be sacked and rightly so.
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After just seeing the headline I thought perhaps she had said coloured or something less offensive but wow, that's a balls up and a half. I'll be surprised if she doesn't resign.
It was an MP, though, not someone's senile old granny.
Failure to unlearn such a phrase would suggest a lack of actually giving a **** about why it's not really very acceptable. And such a lack of understanding or sympathy is hardly encouraging as to her suitability.
its a curious turn of phrase to pluck out of the air ...in the context of the question she was answering there are numerous other phrases she could have used that spring much more readily to mind
"Now I’m sure there will be many people who’ll challenge that, but my response and my request is look at the detail, it isn’t all doom and gloom. Now we get to the real ******* in the woodpile, which is, in two years what happens if there is no deal?”
whats up with just saying "now we get to the real question" or the "million dollar question" or any other multitude of phrases that would have worked just fine
shes either used to saying crap like that or she is monumentally stupid
its not a phrase I have ever used and I am nearly 50..it would never cross my mind
"Now I’m sure there will be many people who’ll challenge that, but my response and my request is look at the detail, it isn’t all doom and gloom. Now we get to the real ******* in the woodpile, which is, in two years what happens if there is no deal?”
whats up with just saying "now we get to the real question" or the "million dollar question" or any other multitude of phrases that would have worked just fine
shes either used to saying crap like that or she is monumentally stupid
its not a phrase I have ever used and I am nearly 50..it would never cross my mind
She's 60 years old. I take it as read that my 94 year old grandmother will say inappropriate things, but my dad is 71 and I'll pull him up on it if he says something inappropriate. 60? Definitely not acceptable.
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In response to cheesyboy and Vonhelmet, I have no problem with MP's being held to a higher standard, they have voluntarily put themselves in the public arena, and I agree its not unreasonable for Anne Marie Morris to moderate such language.
I once had need to warn a subordinate at work for using the same phrase in a meeting, first immediately in the meeting and then subsequently outside the meeting after a complaint. I'd known the individual for years and he wasn't a bad person or an obvious racist just very old fashioned. I had to accept that the best that can generally be achieved in such cases is to moderate their behaviour not their personality.
I once had need to warn a subordinate at work for using the same phrase in a meeting, first immediately in the meeting and then subsequently outside the meeting after a complaint. I'd known the individual for years and he wasn't a bad person or an obvious racist just very old fashioned. I had to accept that the best that can generally be achieved in such cases is to moderate their behaviour not their personality.
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OP
"Contaminated blood scandal Inquiry Announced
A UK-wide inquiry will be held into the contaminated blood that left at least 2,400 people dead, the prime minister has confirmed.
A spokesman for Theresa May said it would establish the causes of the "appalling injustice" that took place in the 1970s and 1980s"
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-40566761
Call me cynical but I wonder what about the current situation - where Theresa May would relish attention being diverted from her chaotic administration - has prompted an enquiry that might make a favourite target of her party the subject of negative headlines.
A UK-wide inquiry will be held into the contaminated blood that left at least 2,400 people dead, the prime minister has confirmed.
A spokesman for Theresa May said it would establish the causes of the "appalling injustice" that took place in the 1970s and 1980s"
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-40566761
Call me cynical but I wonder what about the current situation - where Theresa May would relish attention being diverted from her chaotic administration - has prompted an enquiry that might make a favourite target of her party the subject of negative headlines.