Speaking on Radio 4 this morning, about the possibility of increasing the detention time for terror suspects to 42 days…
Presenter: So if that’s not a hypothetical case, then what is?
Jacqui Smith: Well, it won’t be hypothetical if and when it occurs. That’s precisely the point. We are not legislating now on the basis that we’re bringing it in now for something that might happen in the future. We’re putting in a provision for if it becomes unhypothetical…
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Stunning.
Sounds like someone’s been taking a leaf out of Rumsfeld’s book.
I was staggered by this when I heard it this morning. While the interviewer was audibly astounded, and only barely stifled a giggle, we really needed somebody to call her on this astonishing piece of stupidity. Preferably somebody like Paxman.
I wonder what else they’re putting in provisions for in case they become “unhypothetical”..
Plagues of walruses.
Speaking Animals.
People not doing what they’re told.
“Incorrect” voting.