10 hours ago, greenskeeper said:

So lock them up in the same box, Squirt, they are buddies anyway

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna230540

Put them in the same pen with Trump as the catcher and Slick Willy as the pitcher

31 minutes ago, Nice Work Pal said:

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna230540

Accountability? What's that like? I guess the UK has a stronger stance against raping kids than us yanks do.

46 minutes ago, Nice Work Pal said:

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna230540

It was an incredibly stupid appointment in the fistt place (nothing new for our Govt). Not only for his very close association to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, but because of the 2 times he had to resign from Govt for questionable behaviour which then carried post UK politics as part of the EU. He's well known for being a clever and slimey man whose personal ethical code is not present.

Dirty details

Mandelson has faced several scandals during his political career, being twice dismissed from Cabinet following scandals. He bought a home in Notting Hill in 1996 partly with an interest-free loan of £373,000 from Geoffrey Robinson, a Cabinet colleague and millionaire whose business dealings were subject to an inquiry by Mandelson's department. Mandelson contended that he had deliberately not taken part in any decisions relating to Robinson. However, he had not declared the loan in the Register of Members' Interests and resigned in December 1998. Mandelson initially thought he could weather the press storm (same as now)(, but had to resign when it became clear that Tony Blair thought nothing else would clear the air.

In January 2001, Mandelson resigned from the Government for a second time, following accusations of using his position to influence a passport application.

On 22 April 2005, The Times revealed that Mandelson had spent the previous New Year's Eve on the yacht of Paul Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft, which was at the centre of a major EU investigation and although it did not allege impropriety, it did state that Mandelson's visit was inappropriate for a serving European Commissioner.

In 2006, The Daily Mail reported that Mandelson had received a free cruise on a yacht from Diego Della Valle, a controversial Italian mogul, raising questions as Della Valle's businesses benefited from tariffs imposed shortly thereafter by Mandelson as EU Trade Commissioner on Chinese shoes.

Reports also indicated that Mandelson had been lent a private jet by Nat Rothschild, who also benefited from his decisions, while serving as Commissioner. Mandelson and Rothschild were accused of corruption leading Rothschild to sue the Daily Mail alleging libel, however Rothschild lost the case.

In October 2008, Mandelson was reported to have maintained private contacts over several years with Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, most recently on holiday in August 2008 on Deripaska's yacht at Taverna Agni on the Greek island of Corfu. News of the contacts sparked criticism because, as European Union Trade Commissioner, Mandelson had been responsible for two decisions to cut aluminium tariffs that had benefited Deripaska's United Company Rusal.

On 29 October 2008, while Mandelson was on a ministerial visit to Moscow, it was alleged in the British press that Valery Pechenkin, the head of security at Deripaska's company Basic Element, had organised a swift entry visa for Mandelson when he turned up in Moscow to visit Deripaska in 2005.

12 hours ago, greenskeeper said:

kind of disgusting that the potus would cover this up.

but hey, you voted for this.

oh and im stealing your thunder......

1 hour ago, UK Eagle said:

It was an incredibly stupid appointment in the fistt place (nothing new for our Govt). Not only for his very close association to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, but because of the 2 times he had to resign from Govt for questionable behaviour which then carried post UK politics as part of the EU. He's well known for being a clever and slimey man whose personal ethical code is not present.

Dirty details

Mandelson has faced several scandals during his political career, being twice dismissed from Cabinet following scandals. He bought a home in Notting Hill in 1996 partly with an interest-free loan of £373,000 from Geoffrey Robinson, a Cabinet colleague and millionaire whose business dealings were subject to an inquiry by Mandelson's department. Mandelson contended that he had deliberately not taken part in any decisions relating to Robinson. However, he had not declared the loan in the Register of Members' Interests and resigned in December 1998. Mandelson initially thought he could weather the press storm (same as now)(, but had to resign when it became clear that Tony Blair thought nothing else would clear the air.

In January 2001, Mandelson resigned from the Government for a second time, following accusations of using his position to influence a passport application.

On 22 April 2005, The Times revealed that Mandelson had spent the previous New Year's Eve on the yacht of Paul Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft, which was at the centre of a major EU investigation and although it did not allege impropriety, it did state that Mandelson's visit was inappropriate for a serving European Commissioner.

In 2006, The Daily Mail reported that Mandelson had received a free cruise on a yacht from Diego Della Valle, a controversial Italian mogul, raising questions as Della Valle's businesses benefited from tariffs imposed shortly thereafter by Mandelson as EU Trade Commissioner on Chinese shoes.

Reports also indicated that Mandelson had been lent a private jet by Nat Rothschild, who also benefited from his decisions, while serving as Commissioner. Mandelson and Rothschild were accused of corruption leading Rothschild to sue the Daily Mail alleging libel, however Rothschild lost the case.

In October 2008, Mandelson was reported to have maintained private contacts over several years with Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, most recently on holiday in August 2008 on Deripaska's yacht at Taverna Agni on the Greek island of Corfu. News of the contacts sparked criticism because, as European Union Trade Commissioner, Mandelson had been responsible for two decisions to cut aluminium tariffs that had benefited Deripaska's United Company Rusal.

On 29 October 2008, while Mandelson was on a ministerial visit to Moscow, it was alleged in the British press that Valery Pechenkin, the head of security at Deripaska's company Basic Element, had organised a swift entry visa for Mandelson when he turned up in Moscow to visit Deripaska in 2005.

in other words, a run of the mill politician.

3 minutes ago, Mike030270 said:

1 hour ago, UK Eagle said:

It was an incredibly stupid appointment in the fistt place (nothing new for our Govt). Not only for his very close association to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, but because of the 2 times he had to resign from Govt for questionable behaviour which then carried post UK politics as part of the EU. He's well known for being a clever and slimey man whose personal ethical code is not present.

Dirty details

Mandelson has faced several scandals during his political career, being twice dismissed from Cabinet following scandals. He bought a home in Notting Hill in 1996 partly with an interest-free loan of £373,000 from Geoffrey Robinson, a Cabinet colleague and millionaire whose business dealings were subject to an inquiry by Mandelson's department. Mandelson contended that he had deliberately not taken part in any decisions relating to Robinson. However, he had not declared the loan in the Register of Members' Interests and resigned in December 1998. Mandelson initially thought he could weather the press storm (same as now)(, but had to resign when it became clear that Tony Blair thought nothing else would clear the air.

In January 2001, Mandelson resigned from the Government for a second time, following accusations of using his position to influence a passport application.

On 22 April 2005, The Times revealed that Mandelson had spent the previous New Year's Eve on the yacht of Paul Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft, which was at the centre of a major EU investigation and although it did not allege impropriety, it did state that Mandelson's visit was inappropriate for a serving European Commissioner.

In 2006, The Daily Mail reported that Mandelson had received a free cruise on a yacht from Diego Della Valle, a controversial Italian mogul, raising questions as Della Valle's businesses benefited from tariffs imposed shortly thereafter by Mandelson as EU Trade Commissioner on Chinese shoes.

Reports also indicated that Mandelson had been lent a private jet by Nat Rothschild, who also benefited from his decisions, while serving as Commissioner. Mandelson and Rothschild were accused of corruption leading Rothschild to sue the Daily Mail alleging libel, however Rothschild lost the case.

In October 2008, Mandelson was reported to have maintained private contacts over several years with Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, most recently on holiday in August 2008 on Deripaska's yacht at Taverna Agni on the Greek island of Corfu. News of the contacts sparked criticism because, as European Union Trade Commissioner, Mandelson had been responsible for two decisions to cut aluminium tariffs that had benefited Deripaska's United Company Rusal.

On 29 October 2008, while Mandelson was on a ministerial visit to Moscow, it was alleged in the British press that Valery Pechenkin, the head of security at Deripaska's company Basic Element, had organised a swift entry visa for Mandelson when he turned up in Moscow to visit Deripaska in 2005.

Funny, across the pond here in the US, that kinda resume will get you elected as President. All you have to do is go on stage and tell a crowd of retarded losers you'll end wars in 24 hrs, make everyone rich, then hug the flag a few times, and Bob's your uncle.

9 minutes ago, Alpha_TATEr said:

in other words, a run of the mill politician.

The bit about his relationship with the very same Russian oligarch the Trump campaign was involved with was a bit too on the nose. I feel like I'm being put on or maybe he's just taking the piss!

7 minutes ago, Alpha_TATEr said:

in other words, a run of the mill politician.

Certainly at the more extreme end, but yes. Dodgy AF. The fact Tony Blair and his spin doctor Alastair Campbell (Mr Iraq WMD lies) couldn't shine that turd up, shows awful he is....

Just now, we_gotta_believe said:

Funny, across the pond here in the US, that kinda resume will get you elected as President. All you have to do is go on stage and tell a crowd you'll end wars in 24 hrs, make everyone rich, then hug the flag a few times, and Bob's your uncle.

From the little confirmed info I know, I think even Trump would blanche at what Mandelson has got up to in his life. I only included a Wikipedia summary of some of his misdeeds - there is a whole lot more stuff out there. His business relationships with Ghislaine's father (aka the bouncing Czech) is one thread that that has never fully been pulled

2 minutes ago, UK Eagle said:

Certainly at the more extreme end

Oh you sweet summer child

2 minutes ago, UK Eagle said:

From the little confirmed info I know, I think even Trump would blanche at what Mandelson has got up to in his life.

British sense of humor is unmatched

6 minutes ago, we_gotta_believe said:

Oh you sweet summer child

For u,s yes. We have standard scandals around money/bribery, affairs and drugs/hookers. Nothing on the scale or depth of you degenerates - we've not had a photo going around of a staffer having their back passage filled in the House of Lords.

3 minutes ago, UK Eagle said:

For u,s yes. We have standard scandals around money/bribery, affairs and drugs/hookers. Nothing on the scale or depth of you degenerates - we've not had a photo going around of a staffer having their back passage filled in the House of Lords.

So no religious sect of your populace is voting en masse for a rapist who cheats on his third wife while she's pregnant with his fifth child? How quant.

12 minutes ago, we_gotta_believe said:

So no religious sect of your populace is voting en masse for a rapist who cheats on his third wife while she's pregnant with his fifth child? How quant.

they don’t have real patriots in the uk.

3 minutes ago, we_gotta_believe said:

So no religious sect of your populace is voting en masse for a rapist who cheats on his third wife while she's pregnant with his fifth child? How quant.

Factually, no. You have to be mindful of the limitations of free speech in this country, so being factual is the most prudent option. I suppose one could lay that allegation at a religious minority in this country, but again, hard to comment in a factual nature. I certainly don't believe everything I read on the internet because I hate someone.

But as this isn't Epstein related, I'm not going to derail the thread for that.

19 minutes ago, UK Eagle said:

For u,s yes. We have standard scandals around money/bribery, affairs and drugs/hookers. Nothing on the scale or depth of you degenerates - we've not had a photo going around of a staffer having their back passage filled in the House of Lords.

that's only because nobody wants to see a horse faced, dental hygiene challenged cow getting plowed by a middle-aged wanker.

7 minutes ago, Alpha_TATEr said:

that's only because nobody wants to see a horse faced, dental hygiene challenged cow getting plowed by a middle-aged wanker.

Loved that Black Mirror episode

1 hour ago, UK Eagle said:

I certainly don't believe everything I read on the internet because I hate someone.

Oh right, Trump "allegedly" cheated on his wife with a dog faced porn star. My sincerest of apologies, guvna.

https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2025-jeffrey-epstein-emails-ghislaine-maxwell/

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