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10/13/2010 04:07:53 PM · #1 |
This will probably be understood more by the UK contingent, but if it wasn't for the rescue of the miners, todays top news story would of been the 85th Birthday of Margaret Thatcher and the fact she spent it at Downing Street - surely the irony isn't lost on her that she was knocked off the news-stands with news about a Govenment who actually looks after its miners.
Like I said, the Brits will get this more than most.
Message edited by author 2010-10-13 16:08:03. |
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10/13/2010 04:11:25 PM · #2 |
Oh, Snap! I get it anyway, and I ain't a Brit... Below the belt, a little? Jejejeâ„¢
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10/13/2010 06:15:40 PM · #3 |
The irony probably is lost on her, as apparently she has Alzheimer's or something and she can't remember so much.
p.s. She was nicknamed the Irony Lady, wasn't she? ;-Þ
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10/13/2010 06:26:48 PM · #4 |
I like to think that she is slumped finally forward in her chair. Weeping softly.
I have no sympathy for that monster.
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10/13/2010 06:58:44 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by clive_patric_nolan:
I like to think that she is slumped finally forward in her chair. Weeping softly.
I have no sympathy for that monster. |
LOL, spoken like a true Brit. |
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10/13/2010 07:18:34 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by Simms:
This will probably be understood more by the UK contingent, but if it wasn't for the rescue of the miners, todays top news story would of been the 85th Birthday of Margaret Thatcher and the fact she spent it at Downing Street - surely the irony isn't lost on her that she was knocked off the news-stands with news about a Govenment who actually looks after its miners.
Like I said, the Brits will get this more than most. |
Ha ha ha, that's amusing :) |
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10/13/2010 08:33:45 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by clive_patric_nolan:
I like to think that she is slumped finally forward in her chair. Weeping softly.
I have no sympathy for that monster. |
So tell us how you REALLY feel...
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10/14/2010 05:18:41 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by Simms:
... she was knocked off the news-stands with news about a Govenment who actually looks after its miners. |
Once the authorities have established the cause for this mishap, and have exonerated the government of any blame in this tragedy, then I might agree with your statement.
Ray |
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10/14/2010 11:14:50 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by RayEthier:
Originally posted by Simms:
... she was knocked off the news-stands with news about a Govenment who actually looks after its miners. |
Once the authorities have established the cause for this mishap, and have exonerated the government of any blame in this tragedy, then I might agree with your statement.
Ray |
Actually Ray the story yesterday was of a government looking after its miners.
The Chilean (love that word!) President Pinera has already admitted responsibility and says things need to change.
Moving on, whilst it could of been potentially been a huge tradegy, Chile has actually come out of this rather well - both domestically (the current approval rating of the president is in the 80% bracket) and more importantly, internationally.
And they all survived - good news day for all!
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10/14/2010 11:47:44 AM · #10 |
| a bunch of miners are back home in the arms of family members who probably wondered every day if their luck would run out. a bunch of husbands and daddy's have been given a new lease on life. i, for one, could not give a s**t about government officials, i think it;s a beautiful day. |
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10/14/2010 05:44:45 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by smardaz:
a bunch of miners are back home in the arms of family members who probably wondered every day if their luck would run out. a bunch of husbands and daddy's have been given a new lease on life. i, for one, could not give a s**t about government officials, i think it;s a beautiful day. |
It may well be that you don't give a shit, but having worked in a mine and being familiar with the myriad of things that can go wrong, I do give a shit since in this country at least, governments are responsible for ensuring that companies exercise due diligence to ensure the safety of their employees.
It is indeed a wonderful thing that these miners are safely at home with their loved ones, but if the event was caused by something that can be rectified, then government intervention is NOT a bad thing.
Ray |
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10/14/2010 07:13:45 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by RayEthier:
Originally posted by smardaz:
a bunch of miners are back home in the arms of family members who probably wondered every day if their luck would run out. a bunch of husbands and daddy's have been given a new lease on life. i, for one, could not give a s**t about government officials, i think it;s a beautiful day. |
It may well be that you don't give a shit, but having worked in a mine and being familiar with the myriad of things that can go wrong, I do give a shit since in this country at least, governments are responsible for ensuring that companies exercise due diligence to ensure the safety of their employees.
It is indeed a wonderful thing that these miners are safely at home with their loved ones, but if the event was caused by something that can be rectified, then government intervention is NOT a bad thing.
Ray |
jeez, let me clarify, for today i could care less, i am happy for those people |
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