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by kjblack
10 Apr 2013, 23:45
Forum: General Other stuff
Topic: THATCHER DEAD
Replies: 128
Views: 12420

Re: THATCHER DEAD

Leaving aside the politics for a minute, I can't remember any other time in my life when British people have publicly celebrated the death of a public figure (and there's been some strong contenders for the honour.) Or when so many hand-wringers have empathised with them although they don't quite ag...
by kjblack
10 Apr 2013, 09:03
Forum: General Other stuff
Topic: THATCHER DEAD
Replies: 128
Views: 12420

Re: THATCHER DEAD

tell that to the families of those that died at Hillsbourgh that even knowing that it was the fault of the police she lied to there faces and tried to blame the fans :smt013 what a lovely women . She also supported brutal regimes ie Pinochet .[/quote] 'Didn't know she was responsible for Hillsbourgh...
by kjblack
09 Apr 2013, 21:37
Forum: General Other stuff
Topic: THATCHER DEAD
Replies: 128
Views: 12420

Re: THATCHER DEAD

People develop political views that are capitalist or socialist and the differences are too fundamental to ever be reconciled. But there should always be at least respect for the opposing view. Maggie was a proud Briton who did what she thought was right and defended her (our) country both politica...
by kjblack
09 Apr 2013, 20:47
Forum: General Other stuff
Topic: THATCHER DEAD
Replies: 128
Views: 12420

Re: THATCHER DEAD

People develop political views that are capitalist or socialist and the differences are too fundamental to ever be reconciled. But there should always be at least respect for the opposing view. Maggie was a proud Briton who did what she thought was right and defended her (our) country both political...
by kjblack
07 Apr 2013, 17:30
Forum: Other Bands
Topic: Gigs 2013
Replies: 58
Views: 4387

Re: Gigs 2013

Todd Rundgren anyone?
In the UK June this year.
by kjblack
26 Mar 2013, 22:05
Forum: General Other stuff
Topic: Last book read
Replies: 702
Views: 160260

Re: Last book read

"Statecraft" by Margaret Thatcher.

I'll get my coat...
by kjblack
24 Mar 2013, 18:49
Forum: Other Bands
Topic: The Clash (The most overated band ever)
Replies: 143
Views: 14161

Re: The Clash (The most overated band ever)

'Saw The Clash live in their early days (late 70's) and was a bit underwhelmed to be honest. I could never stomach NME's worship of this band contrasted with their hostility and/or indifference to us. It seems that The Clash always attracted the kind of left-leaning intelligentsia who can't just let...
by kjblack
07 Mar 2013, 14:32
Forum: Gigography
Topic: 1st STRANGLERS GIG
Replies: 219
Views: 120676

Re: 1st STRANGLERS GIG

Hello guys, 1st post here (appropriately about my 1st gig.) It was the City Halls in Glasgow, 1977. A magical night: JJ in leather, Dave in that jumpsuit, Jet a massive frame behind his drumkit and Hugh sporting a ripped donkey jacket. The set was most (if not all) of Rattus as this gig was pre Hero...