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David Cameron deafening silence on Ukraine/Russia

40 replies

mrshoho · 13/03/2022 08:50

For someone who tweets his opinion on just about everything, the absence of any comment whatsoever speaks volumes. AIBU to suspect he doesn't want to upset his Russian friends and business interests? Or maybe he is just taking a holiday coinciding with the outbreak of war?

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sashagabadon · 13/03/2022 08:53

I hate this new phenomenon where everyone has to comment on everything. It’s particularly bad on Twitter and makes most people seem ridiculous with their hot takes.
Has Tony Blair tweeted anything? Or John Major? Or Theresa May?
Sometimes it’s best for ex PM’s to say nothing imo.

MichelleScarn · 13/03/2022 08:58

Do you follow him op?

luckylavender · 13/03/2022 09:00

I have zero interest in David Cameron so thank you for pointing out that we don't need to hear this disgraced PM's opinion. He's probably counting his money.

mrshoho · 13/03/2022 09:03

Yes I follow him. He's not posted anything since 21st Feb though.

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Wiredforsound · 13/03/2022 09:07

I couldn’t give a fuck what David Cameron thinks.

Izzabellasasperella · 13/03/2022 20:23

David Cameron is a twat. He fucked off after Brexit when we needed him to calm the nation and be a strong figure. He's a coward and I have no interest in his opinions on anything.

Duntelchaig · 13/03/2022 20:24

He probably knows no one cares what he thinks about a real crisis so is sensibly not tweeting anything about it.

mynameiscalypso · 13/03/2022 20:25

He was interviewed on LBC by Andrew Marr last week about Ukraine.

TheNewSchmoo · 13/03/2022 20:25

Has John Major given an opinion. Gordon Brown? I really don't care about the opinions of ex prime ministers.

Bananabutter · 13/03/2022 20:26

Why does he have to share his opinion with you?

AllPowerfulLizardPerson · 13/03/2022 20:30

Not that bothered what retired politicians think.

I don't think I'm much interested in former PM's views either.

But I thought I'd have a google and, contrary to assertion in OP, Cameron has been making condemnatory statements.

It's not his fault that the news don't report much on the views of those who have left office.

mrshoho · 13/03/2022 20:32

He tweeted recently about such matters as the bloody Sunday anniversary, the holocaust, Afghanistan atrocities. I find it odd that that he has said nothing.

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ABitBesotted · 13/03/2022 20:34

Are you his mum? No on else gives a fuck what he thinks or says.

FantasticFebruary · 13/03/2022 20:38

He's been on LBC at which point I turned it over!

I barely GAF what the current PM says let alone past ones! It's just more BS!

SagittariusDwarf · 13/03/2022 20:38

Oh god who the fuck cares

KleineDracheKokosnuss · 13/03/2022 20:41

He doesn’t owe anyone a tweet about anything. If he wants to comment, he will. Maybe he’s on a Twitter break. Maybe his account got locked and the password is AWOL. Maybe he’s on a yoga retreat and too busy namaste-ing.

CapMarvel · 13/03/2022 20:44

I fail to see why anyone would give a tiny shit about his opinion.

Juno22 · 13/03/2022 20:45

He isn't on holiday. I saw him a couple of days ago.

MartinMartinMarti · 13/03/2022 20:46

He’s not been silent. He was all over the papers a few days ago calling for more refugees to be let in. A few weeks ago he was weighing in on the need for united force against Russia.

I dislike him too OP, but don’t lie about politicians on the internet. It’s a crappy way for democracy to go.

It also make you look stupid when anyone can disprove it with a five second google.

AnyFucker · 13/03/2022 20:47

His opinion is of no consequence

mrshoho · 13/03/2022 20:52

It's not a lie to notice that he tweets his opinions on current affairs but hasn't on the matter of Ukraine.

OK I will accept he is just taking a break from twitter. Hope he's at peace with himself namaste-ing!

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cigarettesNalcohol · 13/03/2022 20:54

Why do you care about his opinion anyway ?

ChardonnaysPetDragon · 13/03/2022 20:55

Deafening silence?

Really OP?

MotherofPearl · 13/03/2022 21:58

Thank God he's finally decided to STFU. If we ever have to hear anything from him again it will be too soon.