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[Nickbat]

Several people in Gordon Brown's office have contacted an anti-bullying charity, its boss has told the BBC.

Christine Pratt said "three or four" calls had been made to the National Bullying Helpline in recent years.


http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8527170.stm

Frankly, I don't believe a word of it.

Earlier Lord Mandelson denied claims Mr Brown had been warned about his temper, saying he "doesn't bully people".

I mean, Lord Mandlebum wouldn't lie....would he??

 

[albitz]

Bullys are insecure people in my experience. And GB very obviously is an extrememly insecure man, so its entirely feasible imo. The worrying thing is that it probably wont matter too much. The useless Tories are becoming more useless by the day and their lead in the polls is disappearing fast.
It barely seemed possible a year ago that Liebore could win the next election but it now looks entirely possible. 

[Richie London]

he was probably bullied as a kid himself, he looks the sort of bloke you dont want as a mate, as much fun as the pope at a rave.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Bullys are insecure people in my experience. And GB very obviously is an extrememly insecure man, so its entirely feasible imo. The worrying thing is that it probably wont matter too much. The useless Tories are becoming more useless by the day and their lead in the polls is disappearing fast.
It barely seemed possible a year ago that Liebore could win the next election but it now looks entirely possible. 

.....agreed Albitz.......it's now a real possibility..

[Amigo]

He does'nt strike me as a threatening figure. If he were to grab my lapels he'd be told to let go...once.....

[mudflap]

My boss is an ex-army officer who doesn't suffer fools gladly, and we often get our heads ripped off for our little incompetent misdemeanours - do i go running off crying to helpline counsellors?  NO!  i can take it...

Gordon is a pussy cat 

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[Amigo]

My boss is an ex-army officer who doesn't suffer fools gladly, and we often get our heads ripped off for our little incompetent misdemeanours - do i go running off crying to counsellors?  NO!  i can take it...

Gordon is a pussy cat 
True. My gaffer has something of a past & can be a handful should he choose. If we slip up we get a proper round of breaks (as it's usually cost him money & headaches). After that he's good as gold, when it's done it's done. He helps alot of us out in alot of ways.

    Firm but fair.
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[jereboam]

Despite being of small stature, and somewhat rotund, I was never bullied at school or in my working life until a few years ago, when I encountered a guy who just set out to make my life a misery.  I survived, but I would have appreciated some counselling at the time.

I can well believe that Gordon is a bully.  He looks the type, and he never admits he is wrong, or says sorry.  And his clothes never fit.

[Gaffers]

My boss is an ex-army officer who doesn't suffer fools gladly, and we often get our heads ripped off for our little incompetent misdemeanours - do i go running off crying to counsellors?  NO!  i can take it...

Gordon is a pussy cat 
True. My gaffer has something of a past & can be a handful should he choose. If we slip up we get a proper round of breaks (as it's usually cost him money & headaches). After that he's good as gold, when it's done it's done. He helps alot of us out in alot of ways.

    Firm but fair.
.

There is a fine line between good leadership and being a tyrant..... your boss seems to have it right

[Kevin Wood]

I have a theory that all our current politicians were the misfits who were bullied at school and their petty interference in every part of our lives is just their way of making up for it.

Kevin

[Amigo]

I have a theory that all our current politicians were the misfits who were bullied at school and their petty interference in every part of our lives is just their way of making up for it.

Kevin

I'm far from an expert but did hear a few weeks back on the radio that most (not all) but a high percentage of our mp's went from school to college, onto uni. then worked thier way through the ranks.

   Sounds ok but the point is most have never held a REAL  position down in the real world so have no life experience.

[redelitev6]

  i would have been really shocked if someone said john major was a bully! the fact that people could even consider gordon brown as a bully tells you a lot about his public image, he does looks a bit special needs though! 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Despite being of small stature, and somewhat rotund, I was never bullied at school or in my working life until a few years ago, when I encountered a guy who just set out to make my life a misery.  I survived, but I would have appreciated some counselling at the time.

I can well believe that Gordon is a bully.  He looks the type, and he never admits he is wrong, or says sorry.  And his clothes never fit.

Yep.....Norman Wisdom .....and Patrick Moore .......are both well known for their bully boy tactics....

[Dishevelled Den]

I think that's a dreadful thing to say about our next Prime Minister, Nick

[Jimbo B]

A bully and a 'moron' (strange song from times past)