Gerry was supposed the be the great Marxist republican thinker in SF while Marty was an Irish Nationalist and they didn't always see eye to eye.big mervyn wrote:The Stickies were the real Marxists.Snipe Watson wrote:I see Gerry travelled first class to Cuba for Castro's funeral. There's a real Marxist for you.Wee Woman wrote:He's an out and out disgrace but I wouldn't be surprised if he's defended by all around him again.Snipe Watson wrote:A marvellous turn of events. I recently read in an English paper how he was a sure thing to captain the Lions in the land of his birth now that he has overcome the disciplinary issues that had beset him in previous seasons. Oh how I laughed. He really is an embarrassment to everyone associated with him.
He's almost as Teflon as old Gerry 'I wasn't in the RA' Adams ffs!
The Provies were always more socially conservative.
Tidings of comfort and joy.
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FFS Snipe would you ever catch yourself on, that is the most tired of all left wing bashing lines barring "champagne socialist".Snipe Watson wrote:I see Gerry travelled first class to Cuba for Castro's funeral. There's a real Marxist for you.Wee Woman wrote:He's an out and out disgrace but I wouldn't be surprised if he's defended by all around him again.Snipe Watson wrote:A marvellous turn of events. I recently read in an English paper how he was a sure thing to captain the Lions in the land of his birth now that he has overcome the disciplinary issues that had beset him in previous seasons. Oh how I laughed. He really is an embarrassment to everyone associated with him.
He's almost as Teflon as old Gerry 'I wasn't in the RA' Adams ffs!
I would have thought as an educated man you would understand that the aims of socialists is not to tear everyone down to the lowest levels, but to raise the conditions for the worst off, whilst enriching the whole of society as a unit.
I await the usual predictable response ..................
NEVER MOVE ON. Years on, I cannot ever watch Ireland with anything but indifference, I continue to wish for the imminent death of Donal Spring, the FIRFUC's executioner of Wee Paddy & Wee Stu, and I hate the FIRFUCs with undiminished passion.
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I just don't understand how he afforded it on an industrial wageBaggyTrousers wrote:FFS Snipe would you ever catch yourself on, that is the most tired of all left wing bashing lines barring "champagne socialist".Snipe Watson wrote:I see Gerry travelled first class to Cuba for Castro's funeral. There's a real Marxist for you.Wee Woman wrote:He's an out and out disgrace but I wouldn't be surprised if he's defended by all around him again.Snipe Watson wrote:A marvellous turn of events. I recently read in an English paper how he was a sure thing to captain the Lions in the land of his birth now that he has overcome the disciplinary issues that had beset him in previous seasons. Oh how I laughed. He really is an embarrassment to everyone associated with him.
He's almost as Teflon as old Gerry 'I wasn't in the RA' Adams ffs!
I would have thought as an educated man you would understand that the aims of socialists is not to tear everyone down to the lowest levels, but to raise the conditions for the worst off, whilst enriching the whole of society as a unit.
I await the usual predictable response ..................
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Did they not vote to scrap the "industrial wage"?
Volunteer at an animal sanctuary; it will fill you with joy , despair, but most of all love, unconditional love of the animals.
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I assume he was "comped" or upgraded and gets travel expenses. Don't really care how he got there.Snipe Watson wrote:I just don't understand how he afforded it on an industrial wageBaggyTrousers wrote:FFS Snipe would you ever catch yourself on, that is the most tired of all left wing bashing lines barring "champagne socialist".Snipe Watson wrote:I see Gerry travelled first class to Cuba for Castro's funeral. There's a real Marxist for you.Wee Woman wrote:He's an out and out disgrace but I wouldn't be surprised if he's defended by all around him again.Snipe Watson wrote:A marvellous turn of events. I recently read in an English paper how he was a sure thing to captain the Lions in the land of his birth now that he has overcome the disciplinary issues that had beset him in previous seasons. Oh how I laughed. He really is an embarrassment to everyone associated with him.
He's almost as Teflon as old Gerry 'I wasn't in the RA' Adams ffs!
I would have thought as an educated man you would understand that the aims of socialists is not to tear everyone down to the lowest levels, but to raise the conditions for the worst off, whilst enriching the whole of society as a unit.
I await the usual predictable response ..................
NEVER MOVE ON. Years on, I cannot ever watch Ireland with anything but indifference, I continue to wish for the imminent death of Donal Spring, the FIRFUC's executioner of Wee Paddy & Wee Stu, and I hate the FIRFUCs with undiminished passion.
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By the way, did you hear that Hartley was sent off tonight?
NEVER MOVE ON. Years on, I cannot ever watch Ireland with anything but indifference, I continue to wish for the imminent death of Donal Spring, the FIRFUC's executioner of Wee Paddy & Wee Stu, and I hate the FIRFUCs with undiminished passion.
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Yes indeed ,just after they liberated the northern bank of a few sheckles with which to invest in the hospitality industry and hey presto you are an enterprising young quasi socialist.At least there is a decent bed for the Sean van Vocht to rest her weary oul head after a good nose bag. Amadan no more sez I.big mervyn wrote:Did they not vote to scrap the "industrial wage"?
We dont need the English to win the European Cup
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Shocking. Seems such a caring soul. Very good to his mother..........left the country to save her the embarrassment.BaggyTrousers wrote:By the way, did you hear that Hartley was sent off tonight?
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Yes He looked both perplexed and blameless at the same time. He will probably get away with 3 months given his exemplary track recordBaggyTrousers wrote:By the way, did you hear that Hartley was sent off tonight?
We dont need the English to win the European Cup
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That's how Gerry afforded his second home in Donegal.........namron wrote:Yes indeed ,just after they liberated the northern bank of a few sheckles with which to invest in the hospitality industry and hey presto you are an enterprising young quasi socialist.At least there is a decent bed for the Sean van Vocht to rest her weary oul head after a good nose bag. Amadan no more sez I.big mervyn wrote:Did they not vote to scrap the "industrial wage"?
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Any self respecting Pseudo Gaelic mystic would need two homes in Donegal One extra is needed to rent to tourists on retirementSnipe Watson wrote:That's how Gerry afforded his second home in Donegal.........namron wrote:Yes indeed ,just after they liberated the northern bank of a few sheckles with which to invest in the hospitality industry and hey presto you are an enterprising young quasi socialist.At least there is a decent bed for the Sean van Vocht to rest her weary oul head after a good nose bag. Amadan no more sez I.big mervyn wrote:Did they not vote to scrap the "industrial wage"?
We dont need the English to win the European Cup
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Hartley spotted at the local tailors waiting for it ton open
Needs a new one for the panel
Needs a new one for the panel
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He should have worn the cloak of invisibility last night and plied his trade at the bottom of a ruck. Just because your England Captain doesn't mean the cameras look the other way . Great nights crack all the same thanks Dylan
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It really must be about time Dylan moved to Sarries, no?
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I'm just explaining why I'm right
I'm just explaining why I'm right
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Why?Cap'n Grumpy wrote:It really must be about time Dylan moved to Sarries, no?
He's got good company at Saints