Comments | ontd_political: I'm not a punchbag, says Deputy PM Nick Clegg

paulnolan in ontd_political

I'm not a punchbag, says Deputy PM Nick Clegg

Apr 06, 2011 20:33

Nick Clegg has said he is "not a punchbag" and that he worries about how attacks on him affect his three sons, in an interview with the New Statesman.

The deputy PM, who has been the focus of anger at tuition fee rises, said his nine-year-old had asked "why are the students angry with you, Papa?"

Mr Clegg said he and PM David Cameron did not see each ( Read more... )

bawww, nick clegg

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popehippo April 6 2011, 20:34:00 UTC

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schmiss April 6 2011, 21:02:51 UTC

The Lib Dem leader also revealed his softer side, admitting he "cries regularly to music".

I know as an American our politicians are obsessed with toughness, so maybe I'm not fit to comment, but really... why would you share this.

popehippo April 6 2011, 21:08:36 UTC

And one has to wonder what music.

Chopin?

Mozart?

Bieber?

tourdefierce April 6 2011, 21:35:34 UTC

Most definitely Bieber.

How does his hair look so soft?

x_butterfly19_x April 6 2011, 22:15:20 UTC

Never say never.

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beyondugliness April 6 2011, 21:05:32 UTC

I'VE GOT FEEEEEELINGS RESPECT THEM

oh wait

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so_bambiesque April 6 2011, 22:03:30 UTC

... No.

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ravewalker April 6 2011, 22:11:58 UTC

Bawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.
Or alternatively:
BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRM.