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stonehearted
Well, he was one of the "greats" wasn't he? Another one of the greats has passed.
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buttons67
ronnie biggs was no hero, a train driver was killed albeit years later because of the train robbery.
maybe those on here who call him one of the greats would have a different opinion if one of their loved ones had suffered the same fate.
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stonehearted
Well, he was one of the "greats" wasn't he? Another one of the greats has passed.
'Greats'? No, I don't believe so. 'Notorious'? Yes. A piss-taker who only returned 'home' when he required the benefits of British healthcare? Absolutely.
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stonehearted
Well, he was one of the "greats" wasn't he? Another one of the greats has passed.
'Greats'? No, I don't believe so. 'Notorious'? Yes. A piss-taker who only returned 'home' when he required the benefits of British healthcare? Absolutely.
Agreed. Anyone who thinks Biggs was anything more than a thieving scumbag is a moron!
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stonehearted
Well, he was one of the "greats" wasn't he? Another one of the greats has passed.
'Greats'? No, I don't believe so. 'Notorious'? Yes. A piss-taker who only returned 'home' when he required the benefits of British healthcare? Absolutely.
Agreed. Anyone who thinks Biggs was anything more than a thieving scumbag is a moron!
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stonehearted
Well, he was one of the "greats" wasn't he? Another one of the greats has passed.
'Greats'? No, I don't believe so. 'Notorious'? Yes. A piss-taker who only returned 'home' when he required the benefits of British healthcare? Absolutely.
Agreed. Anyone who thinks Biggs was anything more than a thieving scumbag is a moron!
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Anyone who doesn't understand sarcasm is a moron. You did happen to notice that I put the word greats in quotes?
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stonehearted
And for those above who misunderheard me, that's one of the "greats" as in one of the "great train robbers".
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Scooby
Either way he was a criminal on the run from justice. He returned to the UK for the free healthcare.
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Scooby
Either way he was a criminal on the run from justice. He returned to the UK for the free healthcare.
Yeah, that's the gripe I have, too. He spent years-upon-years mocking and holding two-fingers up at British justice, yet, comes crying back for NHS treatment once he's ill.
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Big Al
Yes, stoneshearted, I misunderstood you. However, I do not lack perspective and nor do I lack a sense of humour; most definitely not. I am sorry I called you 'diddums', by the way. I think I should stay away from the keyboard after I've had a few.
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seitan
Freedom of speech and healhcare are basic human rights and nothing more, nothing less.
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stonehearted
Well, it does seem that we haven't been exactly getting along lately, and I couldn't quite figure out why, so thanks for explaining. Accepted.
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Scooby
Either way he was a criminal on the run from justice. He returned to the UK for the free healthcare.
Yeah, that's the gripe I have, too. He spent years-upon-years mocking and holding two-fingers up at British justice, yet, comes crying back for NHS treatment once he's ill.
I have no problem with that..good healhcare belongs to everyone. It is a basic human right. And despite of any politicial or religious views or what crimes you have done or havent done in the past - good healthcare is a basic human right and it belongs to everyone, - and yeah - criminals too. Everyone deserves health care, and besides ....
British justice system is one thing and health care is another, if you dont like say..prime minister or monarchy or your local judge or lawyers or whatever..it should have nothing to do with healthcare issues, none whoatsoever. Freedom of speech and healhcare are basic human rights and nothing more, nothing less. And countries that cant provide a good healthcare to everyone are not civilized modern countries at all. Healhcare belongs to modern democracy.
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seitan
I have no problem with that..good healhcare belongs to everyone. It is a basic human right. And despite of any politicial or religious views or what crimes you have done or havent done in the past - good healthcare is a basic human right and it belongs to everyone, - and yeah - criminals too. Everyone deserves health care, and besides ....
British justice system is one thing and health care is another, if you dont like say..prime minister or monarchy or your local judge or lawyers or whatever..it should have nothing to do with healthcare issues, none whoatsoever. Freedom of speech and healhcare are basic human rights and nothing more, nothing less. And countries that cant provide a good healthcare to everyone are not civilized modern countries at all. Healhcare belongs to modern democracy.
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Silver Dagger
Notorious British Great Train robber Ronnie Biggs, who made a record with Sex Pistols' Steve Jones and Paul Cook has died.
[news.sky.com]