[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by jaxie

As mentioned, the report said out of context, no mention of jokes. Out of context means that the actual conversation was different to what was reported so if that is the case it is unlikely it was a joke or that what was said was reported correctly. Beyond that I wasn't there and neither were you.

The classic "you weren't there so you don't know". You'd think so called intelligent people would watch their mouths with insensitive comments on a public stage.

There is no context in which a glib remark like that is acceptable imo.

But, again, they never learn.

[DemolitionRed]

Originally Posted by Northern Monkey

"I look at Libya, it's an incredible country," he told the meeting.
"Bone-white sands, beautiful sea, Caesar's Palace, obviously, you know, the real one.
"Incredible place. It's got a real potential and brilliant young people who want to do all sorts of tech.
"There's a group of UK business people, actually, some wonderful guys who want to invest in Sirte on the coast, near where Gaddafi was captured and executed as some of you may have seen.
"They have got a brilliant vision to turn Sirte into the next Dubai.
"The only thing they have got to do is clear the dead bodies away," he said, before laughing.

The host of the conference fringe event, Legatum Institute chief executive Baroness Stroud, stepped in to say "next question", as the foreign secretary continued to speak.
The coastal city of Sirte is the former stronghold of so-called Islamic State, or Daesh, and recently the scene of fierce fighting.


Boris Johnson Libya 'dead bodies' comment provokes anger
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-41490174

I find the bolded words equally offensive. It shows intent to build empires.

[jaxie]

Or they might just have a plan to help get the country back on its feet and help it thrive. That would be nice.

[LeatherTrumpet]

Originally Posted by DemolitionRed

I find the bolded words equally offensive. It shows intent to build empires.

and provide jobs and lives you forgot to add

[Northern Monkey]

I think probably the worst part is “he said, before laughing”.It has echos of Hilary Clintons “we came,we saw,they died *cackle cackle” also talking about Lybia.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

making a joke about dead lybian rebels is hardly inappropriate

no one gives 2 fks about them

or Lybia

lets be honest

And they said colonialism was dead...