Perhaps The Apologists For Mr Cummings ...

[sunny-dave]

... would like to find some excuse for this second breach of lockdown - after he was well and back at work - and when (presumably) the 'childcare' emergency was no longer valid reason?

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/dominic-cummings-ignored-coronavirus-lockdown-22075857

[jim360]

Legally, I absolutely agree, in which case Cummings should be at least fined. But there's also the point about hypocrisy. Breaking rules that you helped to create adds a second offence.

[ynnafymmi]

Whatever he says will be lies,Jim.And to think i have to pay for this little piece of.....you know what i mean.

[Deskdiary]

Be careful fcc, you’ve used the ‘so’ rule, the inventor of which, and the arbiter of what are ‘correct’ answers on this site, will be all over you like a cheap suit.

He may find your answer “annoying” because it doesn’t match his view. He may even tell you to grow up because you have a differing view to his.

Opinions other than his are frowned upon by him.

Daisypotter has nailed it; there’s far too many people who are out for blood, and their frothing indignation won’t be satisfied until Cummings has gone. It won’t serve any purpose in Cummings falling on his sword or being sacked, other than their righteous indignation being satisfied.

Cummings didn’t follow a guideline. A guideline is like me saying to somebody ‘I’d rather you didn’t do that’. He hasn’t broken a rule - it’s the same as the difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion; the former is legal the latter is not - I think this is an easy concept to comprehend, but clearly many are struggling.

[kettledrum]

It occurs to me that as autism often runs in families, Mr Cummings may also be on the spectrum. I’m not an expert but I believe such people find it difficult to empathise or to engage easily in a social situation. This may explain why he has so far been neither apologetic nor communicative.

[ynnafymmi]

Tipping point is quite good today.And a lady from Kilmarnock too.

[Deskdiary]

^^^Lol

I agree, anything to avoid the constant coverage of Cummings not following a guideline.

I’m in the middle of re-watching the 2019 semi-final against New Zealand.

[wiltsman]

Good point 'kettledrum'. Makes some sense!

[ynnafymmi]

Oh,dear,the lady from Kilmarnock got bounced out of Tipping Point without winning anything.How did Cummings lies go?

[Zacs-Master]

Ey up, here we go, this should be good!

[jno]

I assume he's going to do a Murdoch and announce the most humble day of his life but it might be difficult to do it without giggling

[ynnafymmi]

Aye,one guy is up to£1950 and the other guy is up to £750.

[JimF]

What the hell is that background noise?

[iluvmargie]

^ I was wondering the same - idiots blaring car horns??

[ynnafymmi]

Could be the discs flipping over Jim.

[gness]

I've got a birthday coming up and a treat would be nice after this long lockdown.
Dave is way overdue for an eye test. We were wondering if a trip to Barnard Castle would cover both.

[Deskdiary]

^^^I don’t see why not.

Just so long as you follow the socially distancing guidelines (which have no scientific efficacy anyway) I’m sure you and yours will be fine.

Me and mine went to a BBQ yesterday - If I’m still alive in 14 days I’ll let you know...but I’m sure I will be.

[gness]

Thank you, DD. I just hope that Dave's eyesight isn't going to cause any problems. My widowed niece has been looking after her two young boys alone. I wonder if we could pick one of them up and put him in the car to give her a break in case she becomes ill.

[jno]

no problem, Gness, you'll have to get Boris to sign her chitty though.

[gness]

Ahhh.....but if I chat to Boris about it will we both remember the chat?..... ;-)

[naomi24]

gness, why would you want - or need - to look after your niece's children if she isn't ill?