Vince Green Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 I can't say I felt anything but pleasure when I heard of his death today. The devil needs to set one more place for dinner tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSpredder Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 Martin McGuinness and Ian Paisley, with Vera Lynn singing “We’ll meet again…” What an opportunity for a cartoonist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achosenman Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 Yep, good riddance. Today is a good day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 hello, i think this will leave many families still wondering where there loved ones are!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 I had no time for him, but it won't be long before someone tries to re-write history and start singing his praises. A bit like the terrorist - Nelson Mandela. People have very short memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 Its so simple to just say that he was all bad you could say the same for lots of people Winston Churchill did a lot of bad stuff in his life and lots of others Mandela was involved in bomings the thing is people change and like it or not if it was not for Martin McGuinness would there be peace in NI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 One man's freedom fighter is another man's terrorist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 If this is going to turn into a Martin McGuinness bashing thread, it would be best just closing it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 If this is going to turn into a Martin McGuinness bashing thread, it would be best just closing it now. Why ? Do you really think most are going to sing the mans praises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-dot Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 No need for central heating where he is going.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 If this is going to turn into a Martin McGuinness bashing thread, it would be best just closing it now. It's inevitable that many people are not going to have a great deal good to say about the man, but as long as the thread remains on track and doesnt descend into a chimpanzees' tea party it can remain open. A general note to all though, be aware that normal forum rules apply, and that any gratuitous posts will be removed so think before hitting "post" please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddler Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 One less FAC holder! (Him & his ilk had/have - depending if they're still alive - FACs for personal protection weapons due to their "status"/past history) I'll not miss him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besty57 Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 Yeah I won't be shedding any tears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocette Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 I had no time for him, but it won't be long before someone tries to re-write history and start singing his praises. A bit like the terrorist - Nelson Mandela. People have very short memories. Yes,,,the Today program on R4 was telling how underneath the "other" stuff he was kind to his family, kittens and old ladies. Pity it didn't extend any further than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donegalcharlie Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 Rip Martin 🍀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_seagrave Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 Tony Blair put it pretty well on the radio this morning - when people look back over the life McGuinness led, they will draw inspiration for peace not conflict. I think perhaps Mr Blair was hoping history would judge him the same way... My first thought upon hearing the news of Martin McGuiness's death, was that the troublous history of Ulster is becoming less and less relevant as each of the principal actors dies. LS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iano Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 (Him & his ilk had/have - depending if they're still alive - FACs for personal protection weapons due to their "status"/past history) Is that true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 Not that I agree with the actions of the IRA, but I had it explained in a very interesting way to me. "If the Germans had ivaded and occupied the mainland UK, what would you be doing today? Would you be doing everything in your power to rid them from your Country?" It then made me think of the whole mess in a completely different light. Because if the Germans did ivade we would have never given up the fight, we would have done anything to win. Don't forget that we have occupied Ireland for over 800 years and inflicted some awful atrocities over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston72 Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 One man's freedom fighter is another man's terrorist. +1 i always believed in the cause but not the methods used in the attempt to achieve it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 if you are under 30 you will more than likely remember him as a peacemaker....if you over 35-40 you will remember him for other reasons..............time dims the memory who remembers bernadette devlin...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonk Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 Iano it is true ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 ditchman - on the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 I'm not glad he's dead. His passing won't right wrongs or give closure to anyone. I remember too well the threat of attacks on the main land, my town was bombed and my father one of the first to attend. What he saw is beyond my comprehension. I've no doubt my dad's generation will be pleased he's gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fern01 Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 I hope his mate with the beard will join him soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 Rip Martin you've gotta be joking,BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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