Having been to Salisbury Cathedral, it's alright but you wouldn't fly all the way from Moscow and then stay in a dive hotel in Bow to visit it.
"Taking the piss" doesn't even begin to cover this preposterous story. For the sake of anyone out there who doesn't quite see that, lets reverse the story and imagine two mature CL 'faces' doing the reverse journey...
"Mate, let's do summat while the wives are away on their wellness weekend" "Yeah, like Amsterdam?" "Nah, I was thinking more like Nizny Novgorod" " Oh yeah, that famous cathedral, I'm up for that"
So our two faces book a flight to Moscow, arriving 3pm Friday. But rather than staying near Red Square, they book a down at heel pension in a shabby suburb. On Saturday morning they travel to Nizny Novgorod. But because it is raining they get terribly dispirited after just half an hour, bless them. And instead of checking into a hotel in NN, they travel all the way back to Moscow and their shabby dive. Then they return again to NN on Sunday 'cos the weather is better. And then they rush back to Moscow again to get a flight out on Sunday evening. They've seen nothing of Moscow, its sights, its clubs, its tottie, its vodka. They had four train journeys though. Proper Charlton weekend...
Having been to Salisbury Cathedral, it's alright but you wouldn't fly all the way from Moscow and then stay in a dive hotel in Bow to visit it.
"Taking the piss" doesn't even begin to cover this preposterous story. For the sake of anyone out there who doesn't quite see that, lets reverse the story and imagine two mature CL 'faces' doing the reverse journey...
"Mate, let's do summat while the wives are away on their wellness weekend" "Yeah, like Amsterdam?" "Nah, I was thinking more like Nizny Novgorod" " Oh yeah, that famous cathedral, I'm up for that"
So our two faces book a flight to Moscow, arriving 3pm Friday. But rather than staying near Red Square, they book a down at heel pension in a shabby suburb. On Saturday morning they travel to Nizny Novgorod. But because it is raining they get terribly dispirited after just half an hour, bless them. And instead of checking into a hotel in NN, they travel all the way back to Moscow and their shabby dive. Then they return again to NN on Sunday 'cos the weather is better. And then they rush back to Moscow again to get a flight out on Sunday evening. They've seen nothing of Moscow, its sights, its clubs, its tottie, its vodka. They had four train journeys though. Proper Charlton weekend...
Putin is either bold faced taking the piss or he actually believes us Brits are as stupid as his own propaganda fed people.
Having been to Salisbury Cathedral, it's alright but you wouldn't fly all the way from Moscow and then stay in a dive hotel in Bow to visit it.
"Taking the piss" doesn't even begin to cover this preposterous story. For the sake of anyone out there who doesn't quite see that, lets reverse the story and imagine two mature CL 'faces' doing the reverse journey...
"Mate, let's do summat while the wives are away on their wellness weekend" "Yeah, like Amsterdam?" "Nah, I was thinking more like Nizny Novgorod" " Oh yeah, that famous cathedral, I'm up for that"
So our two faces book a flight to Moscow, arriving 3pm Friday. But rather than staying near Red Square, they book a down at heel pension in a shabby suburb. On Saturday morning they travel to Nizny Novgorod. But because it is raining they get terribly dispirited after just half an hour, bless them. And instead of checking into a hotel in NN, they travel all the way back to Moscow and their shabby dive. Then they return again to NN on Sunday 'cos the weather is better. And then they rush back to Moscow again to get a flight out on Sunday evening. They've seen nothing of Moscow, its sights, its clubs, its tottie, its vodka. They had four train journeys though. Proper Charlton weekend...
Putin is either bold faced taking the piss or he actually believes us Brits are as stupid as his own propaganda fed people.
There's a job for Roly in their PR office if he wants one...
Having been to Salisbury Cathedral, it's alright but you wouldn't fly all the way from Moscow and then stay in a dive hotel in Bow to visit it.
"Taking the piss" doesn't even begin to cover this preposterous story. For the sake of anyone out there who doesn't quite see that, lets reverse the story and imagine two mature CL 'faces' doing the reverse journey...
"Mate, let's do summat while the wives are away on their wellness weekend" "Yeah, like Amsterdam?" "Nah, I was thinking more like Nizny Novgorod" " Oh yeah, that famous cathedral, I'm up for that"
So our two faces book a flight to Moscow, arriving 3pm Friday. But rather than staying near Red Square, they book a down at heel pension in a shabby suburb. On Saturday morning they travel to Nizny Novgorod. But because it is raining they get terribly dispirited after just half an hour, bless them. And instead of checking into a hotel in NN, they travel all the way back to Moscow and their shabby dive. Then they return again to NN on Sunday 'cos the weather is better. And then they rush back to Moscow again to get a flight out on Sunday evening. They've seen nothing of Moscow, its sights, its clubs, its tottie, its vodka. They had four train journeys though. Proper Charlton weekend...
Putin is either bold faced taking the piss or he actually believes us Brits are as stupid as his own propaganda fed people.
::look around at his own country. Hangs head in shame::
Having been to Salisbury Cathedral, it's alright but you wouldn't fly all the way from Moscow and then stay in a dive hotel in Bow to visit it.
"Taking the piss" doesn't even begin to cover this preposterous story. For the sake of anyone out there who doesn't quite see that, lets reverse the story and imagine two mature CL 'faces' doing the reverse journey...
"Mate, let's do summat while the wives are away on their wellness weekend" "Yeah, like Amsterdam?" "Nah, I was thinking more like Nizny Novgorod" " Oh yeah, that famous cathedral, I'm up for that"
So our two faces book a flight to Moscow, arriving 3pm Friday. But rather than staying near Red Square, they book a down at heel pension in a shabby suburb. On Saturday morning they travel to Nizny Novgorod. But because it is raining they get terribly dispirited after just half an hour, bless them. And instead of checking into a hotel in NN, they travel all the way back to Moscow and their shabby dive. Then they return again to NN on Sunday 'cos the weather is better. And then they rush back to Moscow again to get a flight out on Sunday evening. They've seen nothing of Moscow, its sights, its clubs, its tottie, its vodka. They had four train journeys though. Proper Charlton weekend...
To be fair to them, who doesn't love a great British train journey at the weekend?
I'm sorry, I mean who doesn't love a great train. To rail replacement coach. To rail replacement coach. To standing outside the train station in a town of 17 for an hour and a half while it snows. To a train that survived the war...at the weekend.
It's unfortunate for the Russians that this pair look like a couple of likely lads from special ops. As others have said, a few days in the UK and you travel to an obscure hotel in Bow before making your main trip to Salisbury (of all places) for a brief visit to the cathedral. The more obviously laughable it is the more enjoyment the Russsians get out demonstrating they can get away with these things and mock us over them too.
You just have to laugh really. Definitely Putin taking the piss. Wonder just how many Russians believe it?
I seriously doubt that the average Russian takes the slightest bit of interest in this. I also think the Putin doesn’t think it’s any big deal to try a assassinate people who displease him or the fact that a women, with no connection to Russia has died. Russia just wants to be seen as a super power with military might. If they carry on with their posturing I can see cold part two heading our way sometime soon.
It's unfortunate for the Russians that this pair look like a couple of likely lads from special ops. As others have said, a few days in the UK and you travel to an obscure hotel in Bow before making your main trip to Salisbury (of all places) for a brief visit to the cathedral. The more obviously laughable it is the more enjoyment the Russsians get out demonstrating they can get away with these things and mock us over them too.
Don't forget these 2 burly Russians first found that compared to Russia, Salisbury was too cold and snowy.
Thus they had to trot back to London, presumably to purchase winter clothing not found in tropical Russia.
I would think that the security services have cc footage of these two that is not in the public domain that would completely disprove their version if events.
I would think that the security services have cc footage of these two that is not in the public domain that would completely disprove their version if events.
This.
Pure playground stuff from a massive, and dangerous, nation.
I wonder if these chaps would like to pop over to Blighty to sign a statement. Didn’t think so
My first thought on hearing Rus and Alex discuss their great desire to visit Salisbury, following small talk from all their friends was that it was pure Monty Python. But, then I checked out the real Monty Python Russian sketch and there is no comparison. These two jokers have got a lot to learn ... although I suppose we all have to start somewhere.
I don't think the interview was aimed at us. It was almost comical. I say almost because an innocent woman died. It is pointless pointing out all of the holes in their story as they are more like chasms, Unfortunately, the bottom line is that we can't do anything about it unless they are stupid enough to leave Russia.
These 2 goons cocked up their mission in every way ..they didn't accomplish it and left behind a pretty messy trail ....
It's the salt mines for them
The other explanation is that it went entirely as putin ( evrytime I see his name I think of bill mcclaren) wanted and he sees this as a brazen display of what he can do if he pleases
I suspect that a fair number of Russians with their in built bias will chose the believe this. I must admit, the oldest clock bit made me think about taking a look next time I am there. I googled it and it is quite interesting. A non biased interveiwer could have asked them some questions about the clock which I am sure these two wouldn't know. As they were in Salisbury, did they go to Stone Henge? Or was it just a trip to see this clock?
I suspect that a fair number of Russians with their in built bias will chose the believe this. I must admit, the oldest clock bit made me think about taking a look next time I am there. I googled it and it is quite interesting. A non biased interveiwer could have asked them some questions about the clock which I am sure these two wouldn't know. As they were in Salisbury, did they go to Stone Henge? Or was it just a trip to see this clock?
Never underestimate the power of indoctrination, I see the results on a daily basis.
We know how interesting Salisbury is - certainly that it doesn't have enough to offer to justify a trip from Russia. A lot of Russians won't know that! Mind you why would their government want to do what they did and not be blamed for it. They deny it and say prove it, but they also want to send a message out to people who might upset the regime. There are clearly more effective ways of killing people, this nerve agent didn't kill the target. But it is again, all about the message.
The Russians have been blatantly taking the piss for years.
Don't forget it wasn't them that marched into Crimea. And it wasn't them that shot down the Malaysian airliner.
Amazing that these things happened on their own door step and they apparently have no idea who was responsible.
Two priceless quotes in relation to the Crimean invasion - one that it was Russian troops but they were doing it in their spare time and not as directed by the state; the other that it wasn’t Russian troops but individuals who bought old army uniforms in charity shops....
The Russians have been blatantly taking the piss for years.
Don't forget it wasn't them that marched into Crimea. And it wasn't them that shot down the Malaysian airliner.
Amazing that these things happened on their own door step and they apparently have no idea who was responsible.
Two priceless quotes in relation to the Crimean invasion - one that it was Russian troops but they were doing it in their spare time and not as directed by the state; the other that it wasn’t Russian troops but individuals who bought old army uniforms in charity shops....
An invasion that was actually a busman's holiday and cosplay convention?!!?!
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"Mate, let's do summat while the wives are away on their wellness weekend"
"Yeah, like Amsterdam?"
"Nah, I was thinking more like Nizny Novgorod"
" Oh yeah, that famous cathedral, I'm up for that"
So our two faces book a flight to Moscow, arriving 3pm Friday. But rather than staying near Red Square, they book a down at heel pension in a shabby suburb. On Saturday morning they travel to Nizny Novgorod. But because it is raining they get terribly dispirited after just half an hour, bless them. And instead of checking into a hotel in NN, they travel all the way back to Moscow and their shabby dive. Then they return again to NN on Sunday 'cos the weather is better. And then they rush back to Moscow again to get a flight out on Sunday evening. They've seen nothing of Moscow, its sights, its clubs, its tottie, its vodka. They had four train journeys though. Proper Charlton weekend...
Totally bizarre and not great acting
I'm sorry, I mean who doesn't love a great train. To rail replacement coach. To rail replacement coach. To standing outside the train station in a town of 17 for an hour and a half while it snows. To a train that survived the war...at the weekend.
Thus they had to trot back to London, presumably to purchase winter clothing not found in tropical Russia.
Pure playground stuff from a massive, and dangerous, nation.
I wonder if these chaps would like to pop over to Blighty to sign a statement. Didn’t think so
It's the salt mines for them
The other explanation is that it went entirely as putin ( evrytime I see his name I think of bill mcclaren) wanted and he sees this as a brazen display of what he can do if he pleases
Don't forget it wasn't them that marched into Crimea. And it wasn't them that shot down the Malaysian airliner.
Amazing that these things happened on their own door step and they apparently have no idea who was responsible.
An invasion that was actually a busman's holiday and cosplay convention?!!?!