It's a gimmick when they do it but a great idea when we do it

[Darat]

Found this story funny: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8295247.stm

Not because it's a Tory making the gaffe but simply because it is a textbook example of the hypocrisy that lies behind much of the so-called criticism rival parties direct at each other.

 

[Professor Yaffle]

I saw that on the news last night, and it cracked me up!

 

[Rolfe]

It was hilarious.

I herd the justification this morning. Apparently Grayling was taking into account the fact that Dannatt's position was at odds with that of the Labour party on defence matters. So, for Labour to have appointed him as defence advisor would have been a gimmick. However, as his views are aligned with those of the Conservative party, for them to appoint him to that role is a publicity coup.

Or something.

You spin if you want to.

Rolfe.