Ukip MEP Nigel Farage criticises EU President Herman van Rompuy after his first speech to the EU Parliament.
OK, we know Nigel Farage is an utter twat of a politician, and that his party is wrong on so many points concerning Europe (but is happy to jump on the gravy train and absolutely milk the expenses for personal gain), but it amuses me when sentences start with “I don’t want to be rude, but…”, no matter who says it.
Invariably, something rude follows shortly thereafter, and it’s as if the speaker thinks his first words allow him to say whatever the fuck he wants, no matter how rude.
See also: “With all due respect…”
EDIT: Great comment on the Guardian story, from problemchimp:
who the f**ck is Nigel Farage, We’ve never heard of “him” in Europe. sounds like a small man in a small party looking for attention to please his handful of supporters. so UKIP are in tune with the British people with about 0.5% support? move on!
