"I wont shed a single tear over her death," he added. "She destroyed the NHS and destroyed industry in this country and as far as I'm concerned she can rot in hell."
The feeling is mutual I am sure. He has bought London to it's knees a number of times with his union protests - which did not even have the full backing of the union members - costing the economy millions, if not billions, of pounds
Not a fan of the "If you can't say anything nice..." approach then?
Shocked at the news this morning and regardless of your viewpoint he did a brilliant job for those that paid him to represent them.
Probably a minutes silence on Saturday as he was a big (in more ways then one) Millwall fan.
That would be a strange one. I doubt it would stay silent for long. And on the other hand,although sad for the loss, I certainly wouldn't want to applaud his life's achievements for a whole minute.
Probably a minutes silence on Saturday as he was a big (in more ways then one) Millwall fan.
That would be a strange one. I doubt it would stay silent for long. And on the other hand,although sad for the loss, I certainly wouldn't want to applaud his life's achievements for a whole minute.
The tributes to Jimmy Mizen and Rob Knox will also happen so i expect he'll get a mention with them.
To use one of his quotes when Margaret Thatcher died:
"I wont shed one single tear over her death," he added. "She destroyed the NHS and destroyed industry in this country and as far as I'm concerned she can rot in hell."
The feeling is mutual I am sure. He has bought London to it's knees a number of times with his union protests - which did not even have the full backing of the union members - costing the economy millions, if not billions, of pounds
To use one of his quotes when Margaret Thatcher died:
"I wont shed one single tear over her death," he added. "She destroyed the NHS and destroyed industry in this country and as far as I'm concerned she can rot in hell."
The feeling is mutual I am sure. He has bought London to it's knees a number of times with his union protests - which did not even have the full backing of the union members - costing the economy millions, if not billions, of pounds
Not that old chestnut again. Cameron doesn't have the full backing of the country but is still PM. Them's the rules, we live by them even when we don't agree with the outcome.
I suppose it would be too much to ask for the funeral directors/crematorium staff to go on strike? Oh what delicious irony that would be.
I don't see any irony there at all. If they had a grievance with their employers, I think Bob would support their action. (Seeing as how he died, I won't say 'wholeheartedly').
To use one of his quotes when Margaret Thatcher died:
"I wont shed one single tear over her death," he added. "She destroyed the NHS and destroyed industry in this country and as far as I'm concerned she can rot in hell."
The feeling is mutual I am sure. He has bought London to it's knees a number of times with his union protests - which did not even have the full backing of the union members - costing the economy millions, if not billions, of pounds
Very classy, the pair of you.
I thought Valiantphil's comment was quite respectful. Seeing as the trains very rarely ran on time, if they all managed to do it, that would be something like an act of divine intervention.
To use one of his quotes when Margaret Thatcher died:
"I wont shed one single tear over her death," he added. "She destroyed the NHS and destroyed industry in this country and as far as I'm concerned she can rot in hell."
The feeling is mutual I am sure. He has bought London to it's knees a number of times with his union protests - which did not even have the full backing of the union members - costing the economy millions, if not billions, of pounds
The man showed, in my opinion, no class or dignity in a number of situations - including the one you quote.
He also, in my opininion, revelled in being the public face of an organisation that consistently brought misery to millions of decent hard working people whilst standing behind a veneer of being in it for the benefit of those very same people.
Having said all that, he was a fellow human being and I for one would like to express my sincere condolences to his family at their loss. I'm sure he will leave a big hole in their lives which will be impossible to fill, and that makes me sad for them. 52 is no age.
Thought he was a complete bellend for a number of reasons, but wouldnt wish an early death on anyone. RIP
I disagree with both parts of that. He improved or retain working conditions for those that elected him. And there are plenty in this world who need to check out early.
Can you imagine the up roar that would be caused if Boris Johnson had come out and said that he wished that Bob Crow would rot in hell?
The bloke was a horrible little runt that held thw capital to ransom for his and cronies gain. That being said, still too young to go and i feel.sorry for his family
Pleads don't tar don't tar everyone with the same brush. Hateful comments about the recently disceased are for those on the left, as displayed when Mrs Thatcher died.
Bob Crowe will be sorely missed by RMT members. He was single minded in promoting his unions interests and refused to be shamed into moving out of his low rent council house. Like many I wish he was my union leader.
It's total rubbish to suggest that it's only left wingers that make inappropriate comments about the recently deceased. I suggest you dig out some of the comments made after Mandela's death if you need examples of crass, classless nonsense spouted by the right wing minded among us.
A sad loss. The stress of the job probably killed him. Bob wanted public ownership of a public facility, with accountability, safety and value for money at its core. He worked tirelessly both for the RMT members whom he was elected to represent and for the general public who used the railways. RIP, Bob.
Disagree with the value for money part as one of the main reasons fares keep going up is because the RMT holds train companies to ransom with ever increasing wage demands in a situation where there isnt the money to spend unless investment in infrastructure is cut. Personally believe we will start to see a better railway service in the future now.
A sad loss. The stress of the job probably killed him. Bob wanted public ownership of a public facility, with accountability, safety and value for money at its core. He worked tirelessly both for the RMT members whom he was elected to represent and for the general public who used the railways. RIP, Bob.
Disagree with the value for money part as one of the main reasons fares keep going up is because the RMT holds train companies to ransom with ever increasing wage demands in a situation where there isnt the money to spend unless investment in infrastructure is cut. Personally believe we will start to see a better railway service in the future now.
No age to die though.
If you believe "we will start to see a better railway service in the future" then you probably also believe we will stay up!
My age, so far too young. Don't like his sort at all, but obviously a man of passion and conviction. Unfortunately union leaders work in a stressful environment, not to mention the slap up lunches and fat cigars. Anyway RIP
To use one of his quotes when Margaret Thatcher died:
"I wont shed one single tear over her death," he added. "She destroyed the NHS and destroyed industry in this country and as far as I'm concerned she can rot in hell."
The feeling is mutual I am sure. He has bought London to it's knees a number of times with his union protests - which did not even have the full backing of the union members - costing the economy millions, if not billions, of pounds
This. I'm not going to join in with all the hypcocrisy shown by so many public figures following his death. I despised him when he was alive and I continue to despise him now he's dead.
I will however agree that 52 is no age and that his family have my condolences, as any family would at the loss of a father and husband/partner.
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I respect him for that and 52 is no age.
RIP
RIP. Wish some people would put the politics behind them once a person has passed on.
Shocked at the news this morning and regardless of your viewpoint he did a brilliant job for those that paid him to represent them.
but the man was 52 no age and leaves a family,
RIP
By the way, it's "its knees", not "it's knees".
He also, in my opininion, revelled in being the public face of an organisation that consistently brought misery to millions of decent hard working people whilst standing behind a veneer of being in it for the benefit of those very same people.
Having said all that, he was a fellow human being and I for one would like to express my sincere condolences to his family at their loss. I'm sure he will leave a big hole in their lives which will be impossible to fill, and that makes me sad for them. 52 is no age.
He improved or retain working conditions for those that elected him.
And there are plenty in this world who need to check out early.
The bloke was a horrible little runt that held thw capital to ransom for his and cronies gain.
That being said, still too young to go and i feel.sorry for his family
No age to die though.
I will however agree that 52 is no age and that his family have my condolences, as any family would at the loss of a father and husband/partner.