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  • RIP tony benn

    What a great politician and entertainer second only to Michael foot in the hoose IMO. RIP

  • #2
    Originally posted by g.ordon View Post
    What a great politician and entertainer second only to Michael foot in the hoose IMO. RIP
    footy was bonkers. Wedgie... whilst I didn't always agree with what he said, he was probably one of the most honest politicians there was, and I doubt we'll ever see anyone with his conviction again
    ʎɐqǝ uo pɹɐoqʎǝʞ ɐ ʎnq ı ǝɯıʇ ʇsɐן ǝɥʇ sı sıɥʇ.

    Thought for the day:
    Some people are like slinkies - not really good for anything but bring a smile to your face when thrown down the stairs

    Converting an MFV Fifie trawler type thing.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by mark View Post
      footy was bonkers. Wedgie... whilst I didn't always agree with what he said, he was probably one of the most honest politicians there was, and I doubt we'll ever see anyone with his conviction again
      How do you think Michael Foot was bonkers Mark?

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      • #4
        A true socialist. One of the good guys. RIP.
        People who live in glass houses have to answer the door.

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        • #5
          one of the best true socialist R.I.P

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          • #6
            Having read two of Tony's books (Arguments for socialism and Arguments for Democracy) I can honestly say that Tony is one of histories great men who will be very sadly missed.

            He has a great way of portraying socialism as way of the people and the current "Labour party" would do well to remember these views rather than mirror the current Conservative party which seems to be the norm these days in party politics.

            I know he was born "with a silver spoon in his mouth" but renounced his title in favour of the working man. He has spent many hours in the house of commons championing the working man and was certainly active during the 80's and 90's in promoting the working man and supporting the many strikes that took place then.

            He has supported the Durham gala and been a speaker many times, one of the few to put us at the forefront of his mind. A true fighter for democracy who will be sadly missed. RIP
            A bad day's fishing is better than a good day at work

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            • #7
              Originally posted by fishingmark View Post
              A true socialist. One of the good guys. RIP.
              Yer I think you are right mate though others may not, just carrying around that hereditary status made the guy an easy target for critics.

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              • #8
                Hey, I think only dennis skinner is left, at least the yorkie bar appears (not work like) for his dosh, never missed a sesh apparently and that's not on ssp or in a boozer.

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                • #9
                  Went to a fringe meeting about 30 years ago to listen to the Beast of Bolsover (Dennis Skinner) & he was brilliant. Very clever & very witty.
                  Pity not more like him & Tony Benn.
                  I will only be out for a couple of hours pet.

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                  • #10
                    weres the seagull gone brianJ.was clever that?

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by regpude View Post
                      weres the seagull gone brianJ.was clever that?
                      Tory cutbacks.
                      I will only be out for a couple of hours pet.

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                      • #12
                        say no more

                        Originally posted by brianj View Post
                        tory cutbacks.
                        lol.

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