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[Sixstring]

Once again, members of our appointed,  and elected "Government" have not only shown that they are not fit to be in their role, but those who "police" the Government have not acted to advise when they should have.

Wether Mr Hague is gay or not is his own concern and his wife and families, but it should NOT get in the way of the countries interest and affairs of state.
Grave error of judgement at the very least, Gross stupidity at the likeliest.  Dangerous at the most, because it leaves him in the position of trust (at the moment) with serious concerns of possible repercussions to the Governments credibility.

[Nickbat]

Once again, members of our appointed,  and elected "Government" have not only shown that they are not fit to be in their role, but those who "police" the Government have not acted to advise when they should have.

Wether Mr Hague is gay or not is his own concern and his wife and families, but it should NOT get in the way of the countries interest and affairs of state.
Grave error of judgement at the very least, Gross stupidity at the likeliest.  Dangerous at the most, because it leaves him in the position of trust (at the moment) with serious concerns of possible repercussions to the Governments credibility.

Bravo! At least there's someone else on here that can see the real problem.

[Gaffers]

I am slightly worried that some comments on here seem to suggest that one's job dictates one's potential.  So taking that in context I ask once you are a blue collar you are sigmatised as someone who is unable to acquit themselves in a low-paid and junior government role?  I used to work 16 hour shifts in a rank and filthy potato packaging plant carrying sacks of potatoes around.  A friend then offered me a job in his bar, was he wrong to do so considering there were others more qualified?  Also I am now in a management role in charge of dozens of people, should I have stayed working in factories because that is what I started doing?

Ok, he's a friend.  But then I would give a job to a friend if they were capable and I could afford it.

[Banjax]

Nick, all due respect but if you think "Hague appoints unqualified friend as advisor" was the story I feel you're missing the point entirely and being a tad naive in thinking that theres no other element to these tales. Fact is I'd rather have an elected MP in place and have him determine who he wants as his special advisor or whatever rather than some anonymous, un-elected blogger gossiping on the internet like some electronic fish-wife.

Besides, as I'm sure it's slowly dawning on Mr Fawkes et al, no one really could give 2 hoots about who William Hague is or isn't sleeping with in any case.....so I guess bleating about the public good and corruption is his first, best and only line of defence 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I believe that William Hague was educated at a comprehensive school......so he is less likely to be gay than if his bottom had been regularly rogered......  as is common in the public school system.. ......On a personal level ....I really don't give a shit...

[Dishevelled Den]

Nick, all due respect but if you think "Hague appoints unqualified friend as advisor" was the story I feel you're missing the point entirely and being a tad naive in thinking that theres no other element to these tales. Fact is I'd rather have an elected MP in place and have him determine who he wants as his special advisor or whatever rather than some anonymous, un-elected blogger gossiping on the internet like some electronic fish-wife.

Besides, as I'm sure it's slowly dawning on Mr Fawkes et al, no one really could give 2 hoots about who William Hague is or isn't sleeping with in any case.....so I guess bleating about the public good and corruption is his first, best and only line of defence 

Fact is I'd rather have an elected MP in place and have him determine who he wants as his special advisor

Are you sure JB?  I know Guido can be strident at times but is this not how the last government lost its way when there appeared to be more 'special advisors' running things than elected politicians?

[Mysteryman]

I believe that William Hague was educated at a comprehensive school......so he is less likely to be gay than if his bottom had been regularly rogered......  as is common in the public school system.. ......On a personal level ....I really don't give a shit...

You make it sound sooooo attractive Opti. I wish I had been fortunate enough to attend

[Kevin Wood]

This thread reminds me of a Ben Elton sketch, which I've not been able to find, unfortunately. In the sketch he describes each of the nine levels of Dante's inferno and how each one surpasses the previous in its level of despair.

He gets the the ninth level, where Satan himself sits. Surely this must be the bottom of the pit?

"But no, ladies and gentlemen, there is a level below this, where the editor of the Mirror sits."
"Looking up at Satan's @rse to see if he's queer."

Kevin

[Nickbat]

Lord Tebbit has said he [Hague] had been "naive at best, foolish at worst".

I am wondering whether those are qualities we would wish to find in a Foreign Secretary.

[Banjax]

Nick, all due respect but if you think "Hague appoints unqualified friend as advisor" was the story I feel you're missing the point entirely and being a tad naive in thinking that theres no other element to these tales. Fact is I'd rather have an elected MP in place and have him determine who he wants as his special advisor or whatever rather than some anonymous, un-elected blogger gossiping on the internet like some electronic fish-wife.

Besides, as I'm sure it's slowly dawning on Mr Fawkes et al, no one really could give 2 hoots about who William Hague is or isn't sleeping with in any case.....so I guess bleating about the public good and corruption is his first, best and only line of defence 

Fact is I'd rather have an elected MP in place and have him determine who he wants as his special advisor

Are you sure JB?  I know Guido can be strident at times but is this not how the last government lost its way when there appeared to be more 'special advisors' running things than elected politicians?

another storm in a teacup, Zulu - a 25 year old history and law graduate working for the Foreign Office isn't a story surely? It's been leaked, I would guess, by elements from the right of the tory party who hate the coalition, to an all too eager press, desperate for any salacious gossip.
Besides, if their was any impropriety and Hague was banging him and thats how the guy got the job, then why wouldn't Hague book seperate rooms? - he's never struck me as a particularly stupid person 

[Banjax]

Lord Tebbit has said he [Hague] had been "naive at best, foolish at worst".

I am wondering whether those are qualities we would wish to find in a Foreign Secretary.

I'm sure there are worse things you can find in a Foreign Secretary   

[Dishevelled Den]

another storm in a teacup, Zulu - a 25 year old history and law graduate working for the Foreign Office isn't a story surely? It's been leaked, I would guess, by elements from the right of the tory party who hate the coalition, to an all too eager press, desperate for any salacious gossip.
Besides, if their was any impropriety and Hague was banging him and thats how the guy got the job, then why wouldn't Hague book seperate rooms? - he's never struck me as a particularly stupid person 

That's a fair enough one BJ 8-)   I wouldn't consider Mr Hague to be in the least stupid but I think an important element in this issue is the Foreign Secretary's lack of awareness in how such circumstances could indeed be skewed by malicious individuals in the very way they have been.

It seems to lack the essential horse-sense required for survival I mentioned earlier in those who would occupy such lofty office.

[humbucker]

while hagues sexual orientation is his own business, and a matter for him to deal with behind closed doors, there are two elements that concern the rest of the good ol' british public.

first, the key question is that of 'integrity'. the man is foreign secretary and an elected MP based on his suggested integrity. if he HAS been entertaining himself with the assistance of a 25 year old man while he is married, the wider question of integrity will be inevitably asked, as it was with simon hughes, deputy leader of the lib dems when he was found guilt of spending his 'hard-earned' on a rentboy from time to time. not to mention the massive error of judgement a man in his position with his responsibility really shouldnt be making.

secondly, the coalition government, and in particular 'diamond dave', has said in the wake of expenses and civil servant scandals that they will reduce the number of special advisors the government currently entertains. with the inclusion of this controversial character at hague's side, this means he has three special advisors... those previously in his job have only had two. not quite in keeping with the party line.

[Banjax]

another storm in a teacup, Zulu - a 25 year old history and law graduate working for the Foreign Office isn't a story surely? It's been leaked, I would guess, by elements from the right of the tory party who hate the coalition, to an all too eager press, desperate for any salacious gossip.
Besides, if their was any impropriety and Hague was banging him and thats how the guy got the job, then why wouldn't Hague book seperate rooms? - he's never struck me as a particularly stupid person 

That's a fair enough one BJ 8-)   I wouldn't consider Mr Hague to be in the least stupid but I think an important element in this issue is the Foreign Secretary's lack of awareness in how such circumstances could indeed be skewed by malicious individuals in the very way they have been.

It seems to lack the essential horse-sense required for survival I mentioned earlier in those who would occupy such lofty office.

good argument Zulu, but Nickbat made the same point so I can't agree with you 

[Richie London]

when i used to work away all the time i shareda room with strangers on the job sometimes as its cheaper, and share with a mate when going away for weekends,so what. cant see what all the fuss is about. quite pathetic that its made headlines that he shared a room to be honest. yes its in the news that hes given the job to someone with no experience but thats it.