Josef Stalin was adored by his people. He was also a charismatic man with a plan. He had the vision to take the Soviet Union forward to prosperity. But there were famines and genocide. The starving were not exiled to Botany Bay for stealing a handful of corn, hundreds of thousands of them were shot, all while Stalin occupied the Kremlin.
The means of production were breaking down all around. Newly manufactured tractors idled in fields, because simple replacement parts were never produced, causing production targets to be missed, with a whole host of consequential ramifications.
Yet the people remained in awe of their genocidal oppressor. “If only Stalin knew”, they would say, “he would end the suffering and fix all these problems”. It was Beria, or some other apparatchik, who must be responsible.
“If only Stalin knew” has become a phrase to describe a characteristic of human nature. We grow to worship those who inspire us to revolution and reject all evidence when they drive us into the sea. Faults and failings are blamed on others. If only the man (less commonly, woman) at the top was in complete control, this mess would have been avoided.
You will note this morning that “King took a backseat during the recruitment process as Graeme Park, with Stewart Robertson and Andrew Dickson alongside, drove through Caixinha’s move… to Ibrox”.
The sentiment is clear: what is needed is not less influence from King, but more involvement. The plan is great, it just needs to be executed the way King wants it to be.
It’s not like we haven’t warn them.
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Looking forward to another masterclass from the invincibles. We should be able to get at a defence with Broadfoot and Greer playing. Killie have a few promising youngsters but Stevie Clarke has not had time to knock them into too much shape yet.
Nice to see some balance in the JFK/LBJ argument. We tend to revere JFK because he overcame, maybe with a bit of help from Daddy’s bootleg pals, the long standing US prejudice against Catholic candidates. LBJ did take us deeper into Vietnam but there is little reason, other than his untimely death, to suspect that JFK would have been able to resist the clamour to tackle the North Vietnam Nationalist movement that they drove into the arms of the commies, in a self fulfilling prophecy. After their Korean stalemate in the 50’s, they were determined not to lose more ground in SE Asia. I would recommend Robert Caro’s book- LBJ was one of those presidents prepared to go against his close party interests and, having been mentored by the good ol’boy Southern Democrats, he turned against them with his social policies, aimed at helping the poor and racial minorities. Never did the USA get so close to having a semi-civilised social programme that we in Europe take too much for granted. Like that old psycopath, Teddy Roosevelt, with his anti-trust laws, he was able to stand up to internal party enemies who would not support him. LBJ and Teddy were both brave and oddball figures. LBJ was a superb political machine operator who had a conscience at heart, and old Teddy was someone who belatedly turned against the excess of his own party’s supporters and funders. Donald Trump isnae fit to lace their drinks.
A wee tune
Take on Me
this is feckin brilliant –
Roger waters talks about celtic fans
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMKtzeZYOtI
Rod Stewart and Celtic – The Graham Norton Show – Series 12 Episode 4 – BBC One
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afYoigmi4IY
Christy Moore and Shane Mcgowan—A pair of brown eyes
macbrid
macbrid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dSGu9803LA
Christy Moore sings at burial of Martin McGuinness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXkYxH3V0EI
Discussing the role of the new Sevco (sic) manager, Matthew Lindsay of The Herald (one of Scotland’s supposedly quality newspapers) actually wrote …..
“There will not, despite the steadily improving financial situation at Ibrox, be a “bumper transfer war chest” for him to lavish on new men. ”
So there you have it, fellow numpties – the financial situation at Ayebrokes is actually improving! M Lindsay wouldn’t write porkies, would he?
Frances Black sings Raglan Rd at the funeral of Martin McGuinness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TE66FkPVNw
Saint Stivs
Went online to get a ticket for Roger Waters concert Glasgow Hydro. Chucked it when I saw cheapest brief was £97 to stand.
Viva Palestine and Pink Floyd.
Gerry Adams oration at the graveside of Martin McGuinness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yqa6kVMRR0
Delaneys dunky
Decent wee double bill, I went to holyrood and mind Jim and Charlie swanning around in their long coats. Looked like rock stars even then.
When new gold dream came out I couldn’t comprehend how guys from my school could make this music for the future.
I hope Mikey Johnston sleeps well tonight…
Southside-DD- seen SM about 9-10 times, The Hydro about 4 years ago, with great acoustics up there with the Barraland all those years ago.Lovesong sounded as if it was 3 months old, best recieved choon on the night.
Saint Sivs
I didn’t have a season ticket when we beat Barca. Watched it at home.
My wee Bhoy was wee then. At the end of the match he said, why is that old man crying?….Why are you crying dad????
This is what it means to be Celtic.
HH jamesgang
Jobo,
That’s a hell of a sad thing….knowing yer gonna be watching paint dry on 11/11…..;-))
H.H.
Jamesgang….are u on hols…..get to yer bed ;-))
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H.H.
Thekurkintim
I’m terrible for staying up if it’s not a school night.
Heading now. Thank you!
HH jamesgang
!!BADA BING!!
Seen simple minds a few times. First time in ’82ish in the barrowland. Remember being told it was the first band to play since it was closed after bible John – don’t know if it’s true or an urban myth
Frankie Miller on BBC4….
A good pal is an ex DCI, who looked into ‘Bible John, in the late 90s, he said the connection was a myrh, press driven stuff HH
Off to paradise tomorrow with ss junior. Love the walk from dalmarnock to cp.
was heading off to bed but Bob Marley’s just come on.
Fuk….forgetting it’s it’s Saturday already….where’d the time go ;-((
H.H.
Rasti Fari CSC
If yer of a mind….watch Wind River….or Jungle….or Lost City of Z….
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H.H.
Brotherhood of man….right bed! Arggh thin lizzy, maybe another Sierra Nevada
Robert….Bob Nesta….Farley
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1rKJIL7KtYo
For Jamesgang who rarely sees the moonhowlers ;-))
H.H.
Stranglers now, ah gie up.
Baccara……..yesssirr!
This!
https://youtu.be/TFs4jP25wzk
1LoveCSC
Used to listen to radio five at night on the earphones. Bit depressing. Discovered “stuff you should know” podcasts. Good fun and very informative. Night night.
sevco sacked mccoist when they were 2nd in the league
warbs when 3rd
pedro when 4th
i guarantee the fall they take when big eck and bazza are in place will be the steepest yet
anyway kieran tierney is tracking to beat big Billy’s appearance record of 800+ and i think PL will be pushing a sort of guaranteed top wage at club deal to the bhoy soon.
He really is getting better by the week
HH
Kieran, Moussa and Tom are exceptional players, Broonie is in the form of his Life.
All Good.
Mustn’t Grumble, Mustn’t Grumble.
The Young Ones below the Celtic Hood, I just know they will be very Good, Incredible in fact.
nally81 on 28th October 2017 2:14 am
sevco sacked mccoist when they were 2nd in the league
warbs when 3rd
pedro when 4th
i guarantee the fall they take when big eck and bazza are in place will be the steepest yet
anyway kieran tierney is tracking to beat big Billy’s appearance record of 800+ and i think PL will be pushing a sort of guaranteed top wage at club deal to the bhoy soon.
He really is getting better by the week
HH
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The new Ironman isnae interested in Money, he will make a fortune @ Celtic anyway. :))
The new Maestro – in a different way.
Not being of the Davie Hay era, I’d love to see as much footage as possible of him. Not seeing a lot on the olde youtube. :((
Marley ffs
These adverts are such a pain and so off putting.
Impossible to browse sometimes.
WRONG, WRONG, WRONG.
The Loading pages Times on CQN is Quite Frankly Sh!t, ditch the pictures of them, A Cure….. I have seen enough to see my observations will indeed fall on DeafEars.
Celtic can be taken out in an instant, Always be Humble Paul67.
Invincible GG, missing your score updates from the World Series. 4-1 to the Astros in the 4th innings. Hail hail
As you go to the Checkout….. “Do you have a whatever card”?
SOLD to the lowest of the Lowest bidder.
Details officer Dibble?
Will I get my first over 3.5 goals first half? when Thee Incredible Celtic play the Scottish club Kilmarnock….
Who knows.
….perhaps Curtley Ambrose could surprise Celtic by turning up as an auxiliary right winger in a 2-1-3-4 formation.
Back to the Future is a Winner.
And all around my………..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmFFTkjs-O0
Get these adverts to feck, ffs.
Astros win 5-3, now 2-1 up in the World Series