workhou Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/still-irresistible-a-workingclass-heros-finest-speech-2051285.html I like the bit about not being rats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackalope Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/still-irresistible-a-workingclass-heros-finest-speech-2051285.html I like the bit about not being rats! He sold the miners out, took Murdoch's shilling and joined the SNP. More of an aspirational middle class hero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank8 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 He sold the miners out, took Murdoch's shilling and joined the SNP. More of an aspirational middle class hero. Wonderful speech. Thanks for bringing it to my attention and giving me a chance to read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50sQuiff Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Quick summary: Pompous leftist posturing ... Other people owe you something ... We need to govern you by force to liberate you from your pitiful little selves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workhou Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 He sold the miners out, took Murdoch's shilling and joined the SNP. More of an aspirational middle class hero. With respect, I'm not old enough to know the man's history apart from what I can learn from the internet, but you know what? I would pick men like him any day over the likes of Miliband and Madelslimer. You've got to admit it's some speech and still true today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest X-QUORK Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 With respect, I'm not old enough to know the man's history apart from what I can learn from the internet, but you know what? I would pick men like him any day over the likes of Miliband and Madelslimer. You've got to admit it's some speech and still true today. You're going to have your work cut out with this thread...it's Conservative Central Office here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel stallion Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Probably a very well thought out speech, probably insightful - but boring as shit. Reading it reminded me of being forced to listen to sermons as a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I think Lennon put it more succinctly. "You're still ******ing peasants as far as I can see." Was it ever thus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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