[Abernathy]

For the avoidance of doubt, I am not advocating the assassination of Nigel Farage. I was merely musing on how I’d feel about it were such a thing to come to pass.

[Samanfur]

I wouldn't like the probable consequences, but I wouldn't feel as though we lost anything of value if it were to happen.

[Bones McCoy]

Here we are: The day when Daniel "Evil Paddington" Hannan predicted parades and fireworks.

I don't see many celebrating, I don't see any of the key instigators standing up to say "I did that".

Even the BBC has taken a day off platforming their star performer "Novochok" Nigel (off of the Ukips).


I'm sure he will be back tomorrow- complaining that Vinyl shops have canceled the Wurzels - or something.

[davidjay]

Agreed. But if that 'plane crashed at a slightly steeper angle back in 2010, I genuinely wonder where the UK right would be now.

Someone else would have taken his place. Farage has been the effect, not the cause.

[Abernathy]

Someone else would have taken his place. Farage has been the effect, not the cause.

I don’t think I agree with that. Farage has been the principal motivator behind David Cameron’s disastrous decision to set up a referendum. Behind the major part of a despicable, mendacious referendum campaign. Behind a fascist wanker’s decision to murder Jo Cox MP. Behind the trashing of Britain’s reputation in Europe. Behind the economic suicide that was a consequence of Brexit. Behind an increase in race hate triggered by his referendum and his lies about immigration and asylum. He is very much the cause.

As for someone taking his place, well, yes. But probably someone without his infernal and bewildering charisma. Can you think of who? Tice ? Widdecombe ?

[Tubby Isaacs]

Yeah, I think there's a reason (apart from ego) why Farage has done all the media for about 15 years. The back up is so weak, he can't even trust them to do proper shadowing. Tice can sound vaguely pro-business, Anderson gets a general "proper working man" role, and the bloke who pushed his girlfriend over is never seen.

God knows what Farage does with Sarah Pochin. She looks like she could sign up with Rupert Lowe.

[Boiler]

Anderson gets a general "proper working man" role

...and gets the piss ripped out of him on Dead Ringers.