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President of the U.K.

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Anniebach Mon 18-Feb-19 08:39:36

Forget the Windsors, who would you choose for President?

NannyC1 Tue 19-Feb-19 19:51:56

Martin Lewis from MoneysavingExpert.

Shizam Tue 19-Feb-19 19:52:03

Sandi Toksvig. She talks sense, is funny, intelligent and has set up the admirable Women’s Equality Party.

Craftycat Tue 19-Feb-19 19:54:51

I'll stick with the Royal Family thank you.

Anniebach Tue 19-Feb-19 20:08:45

Sorry not Sandi, not apolitical

GabriellaG54 Tue 19-Feb-19 20:38:14

Kacee
NO, definitely not.
Not with a skeletal looking OH and a son who has a criminal record for selling class A drugs.

GabriellaG54 Tue 19-Feb-19 20:40:27

No, Anniebach
Margoyles is far too outspoken in the wrong way and...she farts in public.

PECS Tue 19-Feb-19 20:47:30

Nobody is apolitical but some people manage to behave honourably & professionally. Maybe there is an academic who would fit the bill. Jim Al Khalili has interviewed some highly able people on Life Scientific on R4 .. the person who made sure the cost of some important cancer drug formulae were made accessible by keeping cost down sounded a decent human being. Mind you Jim's quite a decent chap too!

Anniebach Tue 19-Feb-19 20:48:21

I didn’t propose Miriam, I said I loved her , she amuses me.

lemongrove Tue 19-Feb-19 20:49:05

After much thought, I would nominate Gary Lineker !
Good looking, intelligent, fit and by all accounts a really nice person, the only downside would be that he steals your crisps.?

Anniebach Tue 19-Feb-19 20:54:08

Not for me to choose, if it was then Huw Edwards , he has dignity , I know, I have a thing about dignity ?, no idea if he speaks French though

PECS Tue 19-Feb-19 20:54:42

Gary might get my vote.. but might be too outspoken & left wing for many GNers.

MissAdventure Tue 19-Feb-19 21:31:59

Janet Street-Porter?

Anniebach Tue 19-Feb-19 21:50:05

Good grief MissAdventure ?

MissAdventure Tue 19-Feb-19 22:15:09

Well, I rather like her.
She does say what she means and gets to the point.

Anniebach Tue 19-Feb-19 22:29:03

I agree but not very tactful ?

PECS Tue 19-Feb-19 22:29:21

I rather think a president needs some diplomacy skills...?

GabriellaG54 Tue 19-Feb-19 22:43:15

I agree.

Diplomatic
Honest
Robust
Forthright
Eloquent
Athiest
Determined
Dogged
Humorous
Even-handed
Well rounded
5-10
160-175lbs
Vegetarian
Size 10 shoe
39.37cm collar
Square hands
Teetotal
gringringrin

cwasin Tue 19-Feb-19 22:48:08

As soon as I saw this thread one name sprang instantly to mind. I read through all 8 pages to see if anyone else had the same thought. Bluebelle, we are of a mind. Caroline Lucas is the most intelligent, thoughtful, articulate person I have seen in years. And if we can’t have her for president, then ok, I’ll vote for Huw Edwards for no reason other than I love him. blush

Jalima1108 Tue 19-Feb-19 22:51:52

She's political.

Please vote for Huw! grin

Anniebach Tue 19-Feb-19 22:52:44

Gabriella your list , you missed inside leg ?

Caroline Lucas has dignity, but not apolitical

Jalima1108 Tue 19-Feb-19 22:53:53

5-10
Is that age Gabriella?

PECS Tue 19-Feb-19 23:02:53

Size 10 shoes..bloody hell she'll be tall!?

PECS Tue 19-Feb-19 23:04:58

Re CarolineI think Green might be more neutral than Red or Blue! She is,an excellent orator and able to respond to Qs articulately.

Daisyboots Tue 19-Feb-19 23:06:32

Sorry Gabriella 5ft 10in is far too short. For a man would need to be over 6ft.
You sound as though you are describing someone you know well.

Jalima1108 Tue 19-Feb-19 23:09:35

Girls do tend to have bigger feet these days PECS!

I don't think Caroline Lucas could keep quiet - we just need a President who will perform the duties of Head of State, Head of the Commonwealth etc etc and not express an opinion.

Rather like the Queen in fact. But she is only about 5' 2" and I'm sure she doesn't take size 10 shoes.