Paddy Ashdown dies

simonlewis

Paddy Ashdown dies aged 77 RIP.

Former Lib Dem leader Paddy Ashdown dies aged 77

richp007

Normally stay away from this section of a weekend, but thought someone would have started a thread on this.

Sad news indeed, he was one of the best politicians we've had. Certainly in my lifetime anyway. Always felt like he genuinely wanted to improve the country. A principled politician, the likes of which we certainly aren't seeing anymore.

RIP.

From John Major -

                                                                       

IronGiant

An elder statesman indeed.

EarthRod

Paddy Ashdown, a politician I respected and admired. One of the old school; spoke his mind and what he said is what he genuinely believed; did not suffer fools gladly and was very straight.

RIP Paddy.

Sonic67

He came out to Bosnia numerous times when I was with UNPROFOR. You can see him at one minute.

                               
RIP.

krish

RIP. Great political leader and a life dedicated to military/public service. I believe he was also a MI6 officer while officially a diplomat with the FCO.

Pacifico

Was the type of politician I like - someone who had done something in the real world before entering politics. Never realized he was born in India though - thought he was Irish through and through.

Skull n Bones

RIP Paddy, great man.

krish

right until the end ...

                                                                       

MrFraggle

Royal Marine, Special Boat Squadron, Intelligence officer, a different class of politician to what we have now.
RIP Paddy.