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Originally Posted by Webby
Damn... never knew Mo Mowlem died Sarah - great pity! Yes, agree - it's hard to find "likeable" politicians, but would classify Mo into that category. Kinda liked the logical, provocative and down to earth attitude Mo had - and the kinda mischievous touch  She was refreshing...
You prob remember her efforts to get the "Irish problem" sorted where she did a good bit of work and at one stage in the negotiation conference, removing her wig (cancer problem) and throwing this on the table to break the ice with the idiots on both sides
There are prob a number of likeable politicians, but the are shrouded in ass-covering, agendas and sub plots to the extent the real person rarely shows thru.
At one stage I kinda liked John McCain in the US - and certainly respect the man, but he got bogged down in Washington and then appears to be going thru his loopy phrase in standing as a presidential candidate.
Generally, it's easier to like politicians who have some moral fibre to dump the smokescreen, be honest and forget the "veneer". |
She died a few years ago..right before Robin Cooke (two Labour folk that put Tony in his place now and then). I liked how she dealt with her illness without shame. I remember the stories of her shutting up the big Irish guys around the table at the Good Friday talks by taking off her wig when she was getting frustrated.