would you support protest? - Page 10

yerself · 27-02-2011, 17:58

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Originally Posted by Stumped

Sarcasm can never be compared with humour.

Sarcasm is said to be the lowest form of wit and the highest form of intelligence.
That's why it's wasted on an ex-copper. By the way, whatever happened to the Lancashire Constabulary school of wit and sarcasm?

Stumped · 27-02-2011, 18:20

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Originally Posted by yerself

Sarcasm is said to be the lowest form of wit and the highest form of intelligence.
That's why it's wasted on an ex-copper. By the way, whatever happened to the Lancashire Constabulary school of wit and sarcasm?

I left it behind in 1991 when I retired. Sadly, it's now been declared extinct in today's politically correct environment.

Stumped · 27-02-2011, 18:21

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Originally Posted by Less

Not out of hand at all, you have your point of generalisation, others don't share it, you bother because one day, just like the rest of us, you want to be correct.
Don't give up, there is hope for us all.

As my shrink said in bed the other night: 'Thank the Lord for a dose of sanity!' Cheers, Less.

garinda · 27-02-2011, 19:15

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Originally Posted by Stumped

What is it with you people? Why must you take every opportunity that comes along to deride those that only sought to carry out their duties with the utmost honesty and integrity. I remain proud of my years with the Lancashire Constabulary during which time I received three commendations and a Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society Diploma for saving a child from drowning. If you are content to put down those whose only wish was to serve their community, then you are much lesser people than I previously gave you credit for.

Besides, you didn't specify what little jobsworth hat you were wearing at the time, when people spat at, and vomited on you.

It could have been when you worked at the English Electric Company in Clayton-le-Moors, for all we knew.

Mancie · 27-02-2011, 21:16

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Originally Posted by jaysay

Nor should there be, just leave Mancie in his tin pot world of left wing Trots, a typical example is the Socialist Workers Party, we had one of their members who regularly wrote pages to the Observer, then somebody pointed out he hadn't worked for 25 years, the same guy still writes the odd letter, he's now changed his allegiance to the Socialist Party of Great Britain

What are you on about?..unlike yourself I have never been a member of any political party..but then bods like you class anyone who is against tory policies as a left wing Trotskyite..... get over the euphoria of your beloved tory party who managed to gain power with lies and dodgy dealings.

jaysay · 28-02-2011, 10:24

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Originally Posted by Mancie

have ..... get over the euphoria of your beloved tory party who managed to gain power with lies and dodgy dealings.

I refare to Anthony Linton Blair May first 1997 I rest my case THE BIGEST LYING CHEATING SCUMBAG EVER TO ENTER DOWNING STREET

yerself · 28-02-2011, 15:22

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Originally Posted by jaysay

I refare to Anthony Linton Blair May first 1997 I rest my case THE BIGEST LYING CHEATING SCUMBAG EVER TO ENTER DOWNING STREET

Not having that. Maggie allowed one Jeffrey Howard Archer to enter no.10.

jaysay · 28-02-2011, 18:06

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Originally Posted by yerself

Not having that. Maggie allowed one Jeffrey Howard Archer to enter no.10.

Well she had to get somebody to read her bedtime stories Denis wasn't capable

Stumped · 28-02-2011, 18:15

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Originally Posted by garinda

Besides, you didn't specify what little jobsworth hat you were wearing at the time, when people spat at, and vomited on you.

It could have been when you worked at the English Electric Company in Clayton-le-Moors, for all we knew.

You gotta be jesting! One of the people who spewed on my nice clean uniform was none other than the late, great Alex Higgins. That was indeed a night to remember.

Less · 28-02-2011, 18:35

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Originally Posted by Stumped

You gotta be jesting! One of the people who spewed on my nice clean uniform was none other than the late, great Alex Higgins. That was indeed a night to remember.

It's all very well bragging about the good times, surely you rubbed shoulders with the common man as well?
Seriously though, you took the job, no use complaining now, is there?

garinda · 28-02-2011, 18:55

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Originally Posted by Less

It's all very well bragging about the good times, surely you rubbed shoulders with the common man as well?
Seriously though, you took the job, no use complaining now, is there?

I think old Stumpy might like a little moan.

In a non-judgemental, non-generalising sort of way. Of course.

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Originally Posted by Stumped

A major part of the problems today arise from the fact that half the kids being born are unlikely to know who their parents are! Hence the inbred morons currently trawling our streets with their pit-bull terriers in tow!

Perhaps they were 'trawling the streets' looking for the wilfully unemployed. Just as he does.

If they get good at spotting 'em, they could end up wearing a Bobby's helmet too. Some could even go on to become police dog handlers.

Stumped · 01-03-2011, 18:50

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Originally Posted by Less

It's all very well bragging about the good times, surely you rubbed shoulders with the common man as well?
Seriously though, you took the job, no use complaining now, is there?

Ooh, you are an awful bunch - but I like you! Aren't we all common men? It's just that some are more common than others. Yes, we all have a good old moan at times, but isn't it supposed to be taken in context, and not become an easy source for unwarranted criticism and sniping by people who should perhaps know better. It's been 20-years since I left the police force, and frankly, it was good while it lasted, but I was glad to get out of it in the end as the day to day stresses affected my health in such a way that I was unable to continue. I then returned to my engineering roots until I was diagnosed with a life threatening illness that remains with me till this day. Thankfully I have the love and support of my family to cheer me along. The banter on this site, though trying at times, is a much appreciated source of debate and long may it continue to be so!

garinda · 01-03-2011, 21:08

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Originally Posted by Stumped

Ooh, you are an awful bunch - but I like you! Aren't we all common men? It's just that some are more common than others. Yes, we all have a good old moan at times, but isn't it supposed to be taken in context, and not become an easy source for unwarranted criticism and sniping by people who should perhaps know better. It's been 20-years since I left the police force, and frankly, it was good while it lasted, but I was glad to get out of it in the end as the day to day stresses affected my health in such a way that I was unable to continue. I then returned to my engineering roots until I was diagnosed with a life threatening illness that remains with me till this day. Thankfully I have the love and support of my family to cheer me along. The banter on this site, though trying at times, is a much appreciated source of debate and long may it continue to be so!

If we all thought exactly the same way, besides making life incredibly dull, it would mean there'd be no need for debate, or forums to host said debates. Which is basically just an exchange of ideas.

In the great scheme of things, what others think, really isn't that important. As long as what you believe, you see as the truth, that's all that matters.

As you hinted at, somethings are much more important.

Family, health, friends, love.

Mancie · 01-03-2011, 23:17

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Originally Posted by Stumped

Ooh, you are an awful bunch - but I like you! Aren't we all common men? It's just that some are more common than others. Yes, we all have a good old moan at times, but isn't it supposed to be taken in context, and not become an easy source for unwarranted criticism and sniping by people who should perhaps know better. It's been 20-years since I left the police force, and frankly, it was good while it lasted, but I was glad to get out of it in the end as the day to day stresses affected my health in such a way that I was unable to continue. I then returned to my engineering roots until I was diagnosed with a life threatening illness that remains with me till this day. Thankfully I have the love and support of my family to cheer me along. The banter on this site, though trying at times, is a much appreciated source of debate and long may it continue to be so!

Stop moaning.. write a book.. plenty of other bods have made a decent living from that

cashman · 02-03-2011, 07:16

Just seen on news the "United Nations" have suspended Libyas membership of the "Human Rights Council" that'll really brass Gadaffi off.