Thought Id start this one going because its rather dead on this board at the moment and I suppose all my usual muckers are either at the Stella tennis event watching Dim Tim (lose again) or at Henly Regatta eating cucumber sandwiches (they wish,...NOT).

Anyway please feel free to just talk to yourself blast away and let it go on any company or subject you wish. Just wish Id thought of this one before.

cheers GF.

Looks like I spoke too soon re adult conversation without the insults. And that comment is aimed at more than one poster. Please don't let this thread degenerate to the level of some on MoneyAm.

The problem is one offensive insult often attracts a reply in the same vein.

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If, or when, I respond to you in an abusive manner, it is in generally in response to personal remarks, which you seem to delight in, when you post on the various threads concerning me.

I make no apologies for doing so.

I have no objection to having any argument I advance being savaged, dismantled, debunk in a serious, humorous, or jocular manner, but in general, I do not like personal denigration of myself, or others.

I do debunk my own arguments, stances and allegiances more frequently than you may suppose. Generally, it is with a chuckle.

However, as the majority know, many of the arguments, which I advance, are tongue in cheek.

But what does get up my nose, since I was very young, is the ganging up by some, who attempt to bully, or abuse others.

Luckily, I am a lot bigger and thicker skinned than most, and it has not been a problem for me.

Your remarks about me are of no consequence, but once again I suggest you reread your postings.
If what I have written is irrelevant to you, so be it.

Greek.Fred is passionate with his viewsand that is greatI agree with a lot he says [Gaza]sometimes he changes my mind with subjects in the balanceI hope he listens to some points I make? we all want a better Britainsome disagree on how to achieve thisI wont a saybut not the last saygoing to the west wing now for a glass of whitetoodle pip

Greek, yes Dad.

But, But, But.


I have this vision of Maggie and Tabs, going up or down the aisle together!

Back to the charts!

Maggie could have prevented a War Fredand she is a 100 years older than meI dare say you would lend her one? lol

Tabs,

The only thing I would lend Maggie, is a plot in the back garden.

The one next to Arthur's.

I do read your comments (and learn), but haven't started hearing them.

One thing I learned is that I am glad I stopped backing horses 53 years ago!

(I worked out I was spending 4 hours a day, reading the papers looking at books and not making a buck. Decided to listen to the lectures on probability.

Fred1,

As I have previously said, you are obviously passionate about your views. I don't have any problem with those views. I may disagree with most of them re the political comments but I have enjoyed the debate. Please don't think I was having a go at anyone, its just as said I do enjoy the debate and want to continue doing so.

Regards to all. Supporters of Labour/Conservatives/Greens/UKIP/Communists/ and the Liberals (OK perhaps not the Liberals).

FredFreudian slip15-love.BTWif you know what you are doingwhich I sometimes doyou can back a horsetrade itand make your money before the race is even runyou need to have a vast form librarybe prepared for hours of workwith no guarantees and a mind programmed to understand racing..ahhhh boring myself.

Maggie ,i used to have dreams about her ,must be the powerful woman thing..

Greek,

You haven't offended me and I hope I haven't offended you. If I did so, it was unintentional.

I can't agree with your choice of political party, but as you are a reasonable man, I can at the very least attempt to challenge the reasons for doing so, and lead along the right path. 8-)

I am not a member of the labour, or any other party, but I do respect G Browns intellect and many of many of the attempts at "social changes" he has attempted to make in this country and the World in general.

Change is difficult.

Personally, I think he is as honest as a politician can be, and as is obvious I agree with a lot of what he is attempting to do.

When he proposed QE, I thought it was sensible, as it has turned out to be.

Not to have done so would have been a catastrophe for many of poorer members of the population, mainly those unable to fend for themselves. I think the tories would not have done it, until much later and prepared to accept the hardships of the others.

At that time there was "howling and feeble snarling by the usual pack.

When I condemned Israel for their actions in Gaza for using Phosphorus Bombs and other humanitarian crimes, I was referred to, as less than compos mentis.

I was critical of many Palestinian actions. Ie. I thought both side had fault, but their actions were not helping.

Again the pack got together and were again abusive.

I must admit I enjoy being the Devils advocate and the abuse was fairly feeble, but aimed at the messenger rather than the message. Pitiful really!

I hope to continue in my chosen role.

Have a good day to-morrow!

Jimmy,

You were lucky, others had nightmares.

It wasnt about politics Fred ,,,can't believe i just admitted that.

It was about the power with Maggie wasn't it?!

Fred:You're paranoid. There is no pack. That is just absurd. You're not that important.

Kim ,,it was ,,,sad as it might seem i had dreams of her shouting me down , thats all i'm saying ,i dont want to take this any further.

Fred1,

I never took offence as I never felt any intended.

MightyMicro,

I took it that The Pack was referring to the pack against Gordon Brown.
When it comes to Politics all sides have their packs, hangers on, wimps, liars etc with a very thin smattering of those who are genuine trying to do their best for the country and not themselves.

Greekyou guessed wrongFred is talking about the pack that I call the Groovy Gang professionally paid to slag a stock and drive down the priceI very rarely use their BB nameas I believe the bashers are paid every time its mentioned then no wonder they get frustrated with mehopefully they are not getting paid a pennybut it is amusing to see the concern they show for us investorssome sit eight hours on a keyboard talking about a stock they dont even ownjust to convince othersit is best to sell.I think Fred has a good written piece about themI also havebut probably filed it under duck lamb boeufsorry I meant Beauf!!!!

Tabasco,

Like you I believe that there are share rampers/de-rampers out there. You often see the same names on double figure threads ramping/de-ramping every share they can.
I don't think they are paid, although there has been the odd hint some are, I feel they just want to talk the sp up/down for their own ends.
There is one on MoneyAm (no names, no pack drill, but we all know these posters) who on my last count about a year ago was posting on at least 15 threads, always bashing the sp, usually without much in the way of back-up augment, views, opinions. He still posts but he has been on my squelch list for a couple of years, so I never see the drivel he writes.

I have little problem with these posters as they are so obvious.

I would sooner read a view well argued that does not agree with mine, than an agreeing view with comments such as, Buy/Sell now, this will Zoom/Bomb and the like.

Hasn't it gone quiet?

Tabby frightened them all off.

A bit like the H.of P.

I find it strange how the Inland Revenue are prepared to investigate false declaration of Cash payments for small business, solicitors, Barristers medics etc. for up to 18years and yet they seem loathed to show interest in MP's expense / income claims.

Sometimes I think there is something wrong in out system.

The crazy gang will slag anything off for nowt.

Attempting to reduce to their own level.

Fred1,

Re MP's expenses and The Inland Revenue, it is a case of, 'He who pays the Piper, calls the tune'.

Many a truth in old sayings.

Still waiting to see how many MPs are going to be prosecuted. Not holding my breath as expecting the CPS to state that prosecutions are, 'Not in the public interest'.