She did what she thought was right at the time.
I'm certainly old enough to remember, and to have been part of it. I think some people underestimate the hatred that is felt for her.I'm toasting her departure with a pint of Brains Dark. Brewed in South Wales for miners. Very fitting
Quote from: Tori on 08 April 2013, 09:14:51 pmShe did what she thought was right at the time.Oh yes, we have that get out clause these days with all the corruption and backhanders."I was doing it in good faith"Well, I'm calling her a bitch that should have been put through a bacon slicer feet first. Of course, I'm doing so in the good faith that she was alive at the time of slicing.PS Hitler also thought he was right
Quote from: peterjca on 08 April 2013, 09:18:15 pmQuote from: Tori on 08 April 2013, 09:14:51 pmShe did what she thought was right at the time.Oh yes, we have that get out clause these days with all the corruption and backhanders."I was doing it in good faith"Well, I'm calling her a bitch that should have been put through a bacon slicer feet first. Of course, I'm doing so in the good faith that she was alive at the time of slicing.PS Hitler also thought he was rightGlad to see my tax money has been well spent in your education. Wonder if I can ask for a refund?
Sat near Basildon drinking it according to the map ;-). It was more for the docklands rather than the miners but appreciate your appreciation of a fine welsh ale.
QuoteSat near Basildon drinking it according to the map ;-). It was more for the docklands rather than the miners but appreciate your appreciation of a fine welsh ale.Apart from being a very very fine welsh ale, it travels extremely well in a bottle
Yes, she might have destroyed a few mining communities! However, when taken against the complete destruction of the British economy that would have have taken place if she hadn't taken such needed action, it's a relatively small price to pay!
"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that." - Martin Luther King Jr..
Those unions needed whipping into line, they would of fucked the country, just like the car worker unions fucked it for themselvesIf the government give into the unions the country will be fucked http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2305585/Millions-answer-general-strike-says-union-boss.html
, and unions fight for the rights and conditions of others and not to line their own pockets.
Quote from: peterjca on 09 April 2013, 09:53:34 am, and unions fight for the rights and conditions of others and not to line their own pockets.So how do you square that with Arthur scargill, who is on record as admitting that the miners strike was more about an attempted power grab by him, within the labour party, than it ever was about the miners? That's almost certainly a big part of why the NUM decided to chuck him out his "flat for life". Anybody who thinks the union leaderships are any less power crazed than the MPs (of any colour) are delusional. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
Quote from: richfzs on 09 April 2013, 11:22:14 amQuote from: peterjca on 09 April 2013, 09:53:34 am, and unions fight for the rights and conditions of others and not to line their own pockets.So how do you square that with Arthur scargill, who is on record as admitting that the miners strike was more about an attempted power grab by him, within the labour party, than it ever was about the miners? That's almost certainly a big part of why the NUM decided to chuck him out his "flat for life". Anybody who thinks the union leaderships are any less power crazed than the MPs (of any colour) are delusional. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2Oh yes indeed, power corrupts individuals of whatever politics.My point still stands though. Neither the miners nor any other union could have caused the outright havoc and devastation that the financial "industry" has caused. I guess you're happy for the bankers to loot our pockets and threaten to throw their toys out of the pram, but not for the miners and others to stand up for the rights of ordinary folks.
I gave up reading after page 1. Socialists hated her right wingers loved her. All I know is she ain't Kim Jong un and I don't have to pretend to love her. Whatever government is running or ruining the country makes no difference. Since the 1990's I've been reading the different manifesto's to see what policies Interested me. Then at the end of their tenure I check out what has happened and what promises were kept or broken. Guess what, they've all lied and reneged on them.We need a radical change in this country. The only person who entered Parliament with an honest intention was Guy Fawkes.Mickeyp.s. I stole the Guy Fawkes line from somewhere.