I`m quite sure some of them committed atrocities in their quest so yes they could be guilty of murder! All`s fair in love and war as they say!
Whose "some of them"? The comparison was Mandela v Biggs.
And as for "all fair in love and war" Biggs wasn't engaged in a war against an oppressive regime was he? No, in fact this "old school criminal" was a deserter from the RAF so again the comparison fails on both counts.
I'm currently making arrangements for the funeral of my dad who sadly passed unexpectedly on Saturday at the age of 67. He served his country in the army and his community as a fireman. He harmed no one in his life and got his pleasure from seeing the happiness of others.
So excuse me if I don't shed a tear for an old scrote who should have served his time like a man instead of sunning himself in Brazil.
Henry IrvingHenry Irving Member 8:35AM said Biggs was a life long criminal and a deserter from the RAF. RIP Jack Mills the driver coshed by the gang that Biggs was part of.
Excellent comment Henry, my views exactly, could not have put it better!
I wasnt comparing the two as regards to what they both did its the fact it was a RIP thread.I have my opinions on how Mandela did things but wouldn't voice them on a RIP thread.
The guy got to rest in peace a fair bit while he was alive. More than pretty much anyone else on this thread. RIP is an utterly meaningless phrase, but the defence of the guy is pretty mad.
Still don't get why the Profumo affair makes it ok LincsAddick. That didn't quite add up to me.
I'm currently making arrangements for the funeral of my dad who sadly passed unexpectedly on Saturday at the age of 67. He served his country in the army and his community as a fireman. He harmed no one in his life and got his pleasure from seeing the happiness of others.
So excuse me if I don't shed a tear for an old scrote who should have served his time like a man instead of sunning himself in Brazil.
I'm currently making arrangements for the funeral of my dad who sadly passed unexpectedly on Saturday at the age of 67. He served his country in the army and his community as a fireman. He harmed no one in his life and got his pleasure from seeing the happiness of others.
So excuse me if I don't shed a tear for an old scrote who should have served his time like a man instead of sunning himself in Brazil.
Sorry for you loss AUN and I know who of your father and Biggs I respect as "Old School"
Old School, what does that mean exactly? He was a thief a liar and a womaniser, so I won't be mourning his death. Why do we lionise people like Biggs and the Krays?
I'm currently making arrangements for the funeral of my dad who sadly passed unexpectedly on Saturday at the age of 67. He served his country in the army and his community as a fireman. He harmed no one in his life and got his pleasure from seeing the happiness of others.
So excuse me if I don't shed a tear for an old scrote who should have served his time like a man instead of sunning himself in Brazil.
May your dad Rest In Peace .. 67 is far too young an age .. my condolences
I'm currently making arrangements for the funeral of my dad who sadly passed unexpectedly on Saturday at the age of 67. He served his country in the army and his community as a fireman. He harmed no one in his life and got his pleasure from seeing the happiness of others.
So excuse me if I don't shed a tear for an old scrote who should have served his time like a man instead of sunning himself in Brazil.
So sorry to hear of your sad loss mate, please accept my condolences.
One of my favourite pass times is slagging à dead bloke i didn' even know from Adam in order to increase an image of having à perfect life and being of à higher social status.
One of my favourite pass times is slagging à dead bloke i didn' even know from Adam in order to increase an image of having à perfect life and being of à higher social status.
Because i am holier than all of you.
I've personally not been sentenced to 30 years in jail or robbed millions of pounds so I've no doubt about where we all stand up against Ronnie Biggs on the social status front.
Don't venerate or sanitise the ill deeds of the dead. If they were wrong uns it should be said.
Really? Following ur thinking , I could citeThatcher. But like I said its about respect for the dead!
I've never understood giving respect to someone just because they're dead. If they deserve respect then give it, if not don't. I just don't think Biggs is worth any respect. Why be a hypocrite? (and this is not aimed particularly at you)
One of my favourite pass times is slagging à dead bloke i didn' even know from Adam in order to increase an image of having à perfect life and being of à higher social status.
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Glad he is dead myself
And as for "all fair in love and war" Biggs wasn't engaged in a war against an oppressive regime was he? No, in fact this "old school criminal" was a deserter from the RAF so again the comparison fails on both counts.
So excuse me if I don't shed a tear for an old scrote who should have served his time like a man instead of sunning himself in Brazil.
8:35AM said
Biggs was a life long criminal and a deserter from the RAF.
RIP Jack Mills the driver coshed by the gang that Biggs was part of.
Excellent comment Henry, my views exactly, could not have put it better!
Still don't get why the Profumo affair makes it ok LincsAddick. That didn't quite add up to me.
Because i am holier than all of you.
Why be a hypocrite? (and this is not aimed particularly at you)