Completely unfair. Although guilty of a lot of very serious mistakes, all supported by the Tory High Command, Brown went through hell at the start of the crash and has emerged with the right policy - one admired around the world.
Goodness me ConHome posters. You don't latch on very fast do you?
Where's George? What is the point of the Useless Tories? Mr Brown has you exactly where he wants you. You are just waiting for the other shoe to drop.
This clip concentrates on Brown enjoying himself, however, I think there needs to be a flip-side to show how ordiary people have to struggle because of Browns policies.
Another point to focus on is Labour's historic record and recession, their mismanagement of the economy has been a feature every time they have been in power.
The US elections saw a huge surge in YouTube videos often laced with humour and sarcasm, often mischievous and often downright dirty.
But this curiosity and scepticism makes for healthy politics and a good dose of cynicism, laced with humour doesn't go amiss. Thank you for making my day.
Let's face it, Labour have us by the cojones. Since George Osborne went on the wrong holiday and lost his self-confidence, it's been downhill all the way.
And the fact that that our party seems to be devoid of any policy initiatives to revive the economy...
Jay: The Conservatives remain 11.8% ahead in the ConHome poll of polls and that's AFTER such a good period of publicity for Brown and BEFORE the reality of his recession bites. The Tory response hasn't been perfect but the 'Britain in the red' message will prevail. No need for any panic.
Great video. More like this please - the job of an Opposition is to attack, not to be consensual. The Conservatives have been far too gentlemanly to date.
Tim - by saying that you sound like you are panicking. Complacency is the thief of general election results. Just ask Neil Kinnock.
I'm not sure I want more negative publicity from the Tories. Although we need to go on the attack, remember Labour will always be able to trump that with their "initiative". As the government they are always able to plaster the wall with what they will do. We have to get Brown into a policy auction of sorts before we can attack - using a manifesto to do that, not silly cartoons.
Good video, this and others like it would be an excellent way of taking the fight to Labour on Youtube, particularly reminding younger voters that it is they who will have to pay off Brown's debt.
We need to regain the initiative in this recession.
I like George Osborne and look forward to his day, but today we need a cigar smoking, beer swilling, belching son of a bitch to take on Brown with intellect not rhetoric.
Will the Rt Hon Member for Rushcliffe please stand up and report for duty?
Yesss!!Thats the ticket!! And the residentleftieHenryMayhewLkipper duo can go back to Macbeth with one other, that I am sure that someone can provide a name for!
Conservative supporters* will enjoy this, but I think it's rather too childish for general consumption. The point still needs to be made somehow. Even Lab activists have noticed he is enjoying this too much.
*I am not naturally one, but will certainly vote for them at the next GE. I don't naturally support rat-catchers either, until I've got rats. Westminster has a bad infestation at the moment.
In the face of Blair/Brown/Mandelson/Campbell as the Opposition can you imagine John Major being at all jovial if an economic disaster half this size had happened on his watch?
Poor old Major really must wake up at 3am and wish he'd had Dave and Boy George to face in his time. He can then drift back to sleep with the thought that if he had, he'd still be in power now.
Very good. More please - satire is a perfectly legitimate weapon. If only we had been able to produce this weeks ago.
In the face of today's anticipation about tax cuts from this government, here's a suggestion for our response. It is no more appropriate for the arsonists to have sought to pass themselves off as the firemen, than for muggers to claim to be saviours if they return their victim's wallets only after plundering most of the contents. Another satirical webcast, please?
The way this Government treats the British people is disgusting.Brown believes his publicity about having a big Brain.the only thing about his Brain is, it makes his head lean even further to the left.
Soon his gang will be wearing "Brownshirts."
Their is a scottish word for it "Keech",and Brown is full of it.
Also why is Mandelson being allowed to sidle about(like the snake he is),and putting all his crap policies into practice.
Excellent :)
Posted by: Norm Brainer | November 10, 2008 at 09:25
Very very funny. And about time too that this was done. It's a disgrace that Brown is profiting from circumstances he engendered.
Posted by: DCMX | November 10, 2008 at 09:47
Brilliant.Would make a great Tory broadcast without edit.
Posted by: michael mcgough | November 10, 2008 at 09:53
Sadly, he's the joke not the situation he has made for us all!!
Posted by: Mike Johnson | November 10, 2008 at 09:57
There is an old countryman`s theory that a dog will always return to his vomit. It seems this idea can now be extended beyond the canine race
Posted by: john parkes | November 10, 2008 at 10:06
Get the 'need a recession' quote in the first 10 seconds and ensure maximum exposure outside this forum. Excellent production.
Posted by: jim.holder | November 10, 2008 at 10:12
Brilliant ... should be shown on TV straight after the BBC News!
Posted by: anon | November 10, 2008 at 10:14
Completely unfair. Although guilty of a lot of very serious mistakes, all supported by the Tory High Command, Brown went through hell at the start of the crash and has emerged with the right policy - one admired around the world.
Goodness me ConHome posters. You don't latch on very fast do you?
Where's George? What is the point of the Useless Tories? Mr Brown has you exactly where he wants you. You are just waiting for the other shoe to drop.
Posted by: Henry Mayhew - ukipper | November 10, 2008 at 10:18
Excellent - at the risk of lowering the tone (which I'm normally against)
Possibly it could end - "he seems remarkable happy for someone that has just landed us all in the BROWN stuff!"
Posted by: Nothern Tory | November 10, 2008 at 10:41
Brilliant :))
Posted by: pro patrea | November 10, 2008 at 10:46
Excellent
Posted by: Deborah | November 10, 2008 at 10:48
we should put this in cinemas.
Posted by: all lower case | November 10, 2008 at 10:49
This clip concentrates on Brown enjoying himself, however, I think there needs to be a flip-side to show how ordiary people have to struggle because of Browns policies.
Another point to focus on is Labour's historic record and recession, their mismanagement of the economy has been a feature every time they have been in power.
Posted by: RODEST | November 10, 2008 at 11:02
Good stuff, and yes, let's see some more of the same!
Posted by: Curly | November 10, 2008 at 11:16
Do you really think this is good? It is small time thinking
Posted by: Tony Walker | November 10, 2008 at 11:31
Put this out and people will think that we are a joke ! not Brown . it,s just childish.
You reap what you Sow !
Posted by: gezmond007 | November 10, 2008 at 11:47
The US elections saw a huge surge in YouTube videos often laced with humour and sarcasm, often mischievous and often downright dirty.
But this curiosity and scepticism makes for healthy politics and a good dose of cynicism, laced with humour doesn't go amiss. Thank you for making my day.
http://theorangepartyblog.blogspot.com/2008/11/brown-is-lovin-it.html
Posted by: the orange party | November 10, 2008 at 11:58
Let's face it, Labour have us by the cojones. Since George Osborne went on the wrong holiday and lost his self-confidence, it's been downhill all the way.
And the fact that that our party seems to be devoid of any policy initiatives to revive the economy...
Posted by: Jay | November 10, 2008 at 11:58
Jay: The Conservatives remain 11.8% ahead in the ConHome poll of polls and that's AFTER such a good period of publicity for Brown and BEFORE the reality of his recession bites. The Tory response hasn't been perfect but the 'Britain in the red' message will prevail. No need for any panic.
Posted by: Tim Montgomerie | November 10, 2008 at 12:03
Jaydrapertwit,
George's hols have us back into the teens lead. You trolls are so, so obvious!
Posted by: m dowding | November 10, 2008 at 12:09
Posted by: gezmond007 | November 10, 2008 at 11:47
The odd joke in the face of dreadful circumstances is good old fashioned British tradition. Socialists do not "do" humour. Hubris and arrogance yes!
Posted by: m dowding | November 10, 2008 at 12:17
Great video. More like this please - the job of an Opposition is to attack, not to be consensual. The Conservatives have been far too gentlemanly to date.
Posted by: Susan | November 10, 2008 at 12:19
Tim - by saying that you sound like you are panicking. Complacency is the thief of general election results. Just ask Neil Kinnock.
I'm not sure I want more negative publicity from the Tories. Although we need to go on the attack, remember Labour will always be able to trump that with their "initiative". As the government they are always able to plaster the wall with what they will do. We have to get Brown into a policy auction of sorts before we can attack - using a manifesto to do that, not silly cartoons.
Posted by: Louise | November 10, 2008 at 12:36
LOL
I like "we are all in Brown's debt"!
Posted by: Chuckle Brother | November 10, 2008 at 12:38
@Mdowding - in one poll. The others took a distinct slide afterwards.
If you're going to accuse someone of trolling, get your facts right to begin with.
Posted by: Louise | November 10, 2008 at 12:57
Where's the 'So What?'?!
Icing on the cake methinks, get it in there!
Posted by: Dr Wolf | November 10, 2008 at 13:14
Posted by: m dowding | November 10, 2008 at 12:17
The odd joke in the face of dreadful circumstances is good old fashioned British tradition. Socialists do not "do" humour. Hubris and arrogance yes!
Yes, all the best comedians are right wing: Bernard Manning, Jim Davidson, um...
Posted by: resident leftie | November 10, 2008 at 13:22
Good video, this and others like it would be an excellent way of taking the fight to Labour on Youtube, particularly reminding younger voters that it is they who will have to pay off Brown's debt.
Posted by: Will Yoxall | November 10, 2008 at 13:35
Surely at the end is should say:
"We are all in Brown's shit"
:)
Good video.
Posted by: Ray | November 10, 2008 at 13:40
Doh! Please excuse my typo.
Posted by: Ray | November 10, 2008 at 13:41
We need to regain the initiative in this recession.
I like George Osborne and look forward to his day, but today we need a cigar smoking, beer swilling, belching son of a bitch to take on Brown with intellect not rhetoric.
Will the Rt Hon Member for Rushcliffe please stand up and report for duty?
Posted by: Phil Greatorex, Somerset | November 10, 2008 at 14:01
Yesss!!Thats the ticket!! And the residentleftieHenryMayhewLkipper duo can go back to Macbeth with one other, that I am sure that someone can provide a name for!
Posted by: Patsy Sergeant | November 10, 2008 at 14:05
This is a message that needs to be heard by the masses! Brown's smugness over the last month has been sickening.
Posted by: Jordan, Manchester | November 10, 2008 at 15:44
Remember what they say.
Having a comedy video is more inportant than having a shadow chancellor who has a clue what he's doing.
Posted by: Beyond New Labour | November 10, 2008 at 15:48
thats "important"
Posted by: Beyond New Labour | November 10, 2008 at 15:48
Conservative supporters* will enjoy this, but I think it's rather too childish for general consumption. The point still needs to be made somehow. Even Lab activists have noticed he is enjoying this too much.
*I am not naturally one, but will certainly vote for them at the next GE. I don't naturally support rat-catchers either, until I've got rats. Westminster has a bad infestation at the moment.
Posted by: Dave H. | November 10, 2008 at 16:24
Brilliant, but far too restrained. These clowns have to be removed before they kill anyone else or destroy our country completely.
Posted by: Jamal McGoon | November 10, 2008 at 17:22
About time too someone did this.
For years, long before the US troubles, economists were warning that Labour was creating circumstances for a severe recession in the UK.
Absolute scandal that the guy and his Party have benefited from a disaster they helped create.
Posted by: eugene | November 10, 2008 at 17:56
FFS please stop arguing amongst yourselves. We (ie the people) need you to put forward an effective opposition.
Some of us wake up each morning and know what's at stake and some of us don't. It's now down to you to set a clear agenda for the whole of Gt Britain.
Posted by: Susan | November 10, 2008 at 18:47
Brilliant! Just brilliant! Especially the last line :-)
Seriously good stuff.
Posted by: Graeme Archer | November 10, 2008 at 19:35
In the face of Blair/Brown/Mandelson/Campbell as the Opposition can you imagine John Major being at all jovial if an economic disaster half this size had happened on his watch?
Poor old Major really must wake up at 3am and wish he'd had Dave and Boy George to face in his time. He can then drift back to sleep with the thought that if he had, he'd still be in power now.
Posted by: TGF UKIP | November 10, 2008 at 20:22
Very good. More please - satire is a perfectly legitimate weapon. If only we had been able to produce this weeks ago.
In the face of today's anticipation about tax cuts from this government, here's a suggestion for our response. It is no more appropriate for the arsonists to have sought to pass themselves off as the firemen, than for muggers to claim to be saviours if they return their victim's wallets only after plundering most of the contents. Another satirical webcast, please?
Posted by: David Cooper | November 10, 2008 at 20:45
Be careful not to lay all of the blame at his feet there is real possiblity of his recession being follwed by his recovery.
Posted by: the bishop swine | November 11, 2008 at 19:39
How about a poster campaign with a picture of him laughing, captioned, "he's laughing because you've just fallen for another Labour trick".
Posted by: david webb | November 30, 2008 at 19:19
The way this Government treats the British people is disgusting.Brown believes his publicity about having a big Brain.the only thing about his Brain is, it makes his head lean even further to the left.
Soon his gang will be wearing "Brownshirts."
Their is a scottish word for it "Keech",and Brown is full of it.
Also why is Mandelson being allowed to sidle about(like the snake he is),and putting all his crap policies into practice.
Posted by: Alexander Smith | December 02, 2008 at 11:11