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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
I think Boris was trying to be funny, but he should remember that most of his opponents have a humour deficit.
Of course he is aware that the closure of the coal mines by Margaret Thatcher had nothing to do with climate issues. The reason for closing them down was perfectly valid - it was no longer a profitable industry and the unions seemed hell-bent on making them as inefficient as possible for their own devious ends, which included the collapse of the government (whether Labour or Conservative).
However, those closures did have the unexpected benefit that Boris highlighted.
I think everyone understands the hardship that was experienced by the miners and their families at the time, and while that was extremely regrettable, there really was no practical alternative available at the time. The country was heading towards bankruptcy.
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Showing your usual lack of detailed knowledge of a subject once more. Out of respect for Chris and his polite request I'll say no more in this thread but hopefully we will get the chance to discuss this properly another time
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Originally Posted by 1701-e
RNLI would save it regardless  |
Not if crafty Grimey got his way