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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CT
If it is big Sean you are sitting with?
Tell him his auld pal fae Temple is asking for him. :)
*** LAST MAN STANDING 9 ***
Delighted, if not overwhelmed to tell you that all of the picks for week 5 have been submitted. Thank you kindly for freeing me up to enjoy the build up to tomorrow’s football. And as you’ll see from the list below it’s possible that everyone will win through to week 6. It’s also possible that we will all fail!
Anyway, good luck to all and here’s where this week’s hopes and dreams are invested. All games take place tomorrow.
Hearts [2] v Rangers* – 12.30
Aberdeen [30] v Ross County
Celtic [15] v Kilmarnock
Dundee [3] v Hamilton
Motherwell [1]v Hibs
Arsenal [41] v Swansea
West Brom v Manchester City [1]
Bournemouth v Chelsea [4] – 17.30
Watching the BBC news covering Catalonia’s declaration of independence.
Interviewing some locals one man says –
“We are the people”.
I know I shouldn’t find that amusing in what could develop into a horrible situation for those involved on all sides.
I pray sanity prevails.
God help them all.
BIG GEORGES FAN CLUB – HAIL, HAIL, WEE OSCAR on 27TH OCTOBER 2017 4:16 PM
Anybody got spares for the ross county game? :)
THELURKINTIM on 27TH OCTOBER 2017 4:18 PM
BGFC,
Aye….that c*nt Mojo….. probably ;-))
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Just saw this interchange from earlier between Wee BGFC (for it was he) and THELURKINTIM
Very good :-)))
HH
BGFC
JC2-sorry I missed you last night,I’m an early bedder:-))
DELANEYS DUNKY join the club. how ya doing pal hail hail.
The girls are out tonight.
Sitting here with a nice bottle of red listening to Spandau Ballet, Tears for Fears, The Thomson Twins, with a few rebel songs thrown in.
When I hear Jim McCann sing “Grace” I cry like a baby.
I know I shouldn’t.
UTLR
ONENIGHTINLISBON on 27TH OCTOBER 2017 6:29 PM
Zombie in work telling me big Sam would be great for Sevco……aye
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Is that Fireman Sam?
DD,
No, the singer.
Padraig Mor…
JOBO/CRC
I was being churlish ’cause I was entitled to be…got sum money to add to the fighting fund with your name on it….will give u on 11/11 ;-))
gunjumpedCSC
H.H.
BP
I am good thanks. Going to see my team tomorrow and Tuesday. COYBIG.
My granda was military man. Johnston and American Arms Industry were intertwined. War in Vietnam was good for business. He telt me. God rest him.
CT
Ach. Nevermind. Did Sean do the Celtic Mural in Bar67?
Philbhoy,
ya selfish bassa ;-))
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SMf6IyJI0e4
H.H.
I never liked Willie Miller.
I saw him as a superb footballer at the apex of a great Aberdeen side who used to regularly hand us our dinner in the 80s.
That’s why I never liked him.
But I always respected him, and never more than this week, when all he did was speak the truth regarding RFC and Sevco.
Good man.
I still wish we had bought Kevin Hegarty from Dundee United at that time. Never mind Dave Narey – what a player Hegarty was.
DD, no, but his work is on the wall.
HH
Phil
You got the New Romantic gear and make up on tonight? Hahaha
Enjoy mi amigo
LURKINTIM
Beautiful song.
Greetin’ again!
Hope to catch up on 11/11!
DD, should have said the Jock Stein one, which is everywhere.
HH
DELANEYS DUNKY
My hand aint steady enough for the make up!
Now the romantic gear………………………….
Having a great time!
Using ole train to Glesga tomorrow since I’m meeting my cus from Kerry. Was thinking a good few pubs down Gallowgate then remembered he’s bringing his 10 year old. Next stop was child friendly Glesga pubs, which are not as few as you would think :0)
Greenin
I spent the whole of the 80s hearing that Kevin Hegarty, Paul Sturrock, Maurice Malpas and Eammon Bannon were Tims. I played against Kevin Gallacher in Clydebank boys fitba, so knew his Tim allegiance. I wish we signed the 5 of them back then.
THELURKINTIM @ 8.20
Assuming that’s a reference to the ole Hootenanny I don’t think I’ll be attending as I have walls to paint before Christmas and that’s the only free weekend. Not sure about CRC. Of course there are other ways to pay and if you want details again just email me tonight on cqnpredictor@gmail.com .
Just rebel songs now.
Anyone know “The smashing of the Van”?
The first Irish Rebel song I learned.
I was wee at the time.
UTLR
GREENINBINGLEYINOSLO on 27TH OCTOBER 2017 8:26 PM
I never liked Willie Miller.
I saw him as a superb footballer at the apex of a great Aberdeen side who used to regularly hand us our dinner in the 80s.
That’s why I never liked him.
But I always respected him, and never more than this week, when all he did was speak the truth regarding RFC and Sevco.
Good man.
I still wish we had bought Kevin Hegarty from Dundee United at that time. Never mind Dave Narey – what a player Hegarty was.
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Totally agree on Willie Miller!
However, I think that Kevin was Paul Hegarty’s brother, and was playing for East Fife at the time.
Kevin was a very good midfielder, but Paul was exceptional. Can’t remember whether he was done while playing for Scotland against Norway, but he was never the same after that injury.
HH
Sure it was Paul Heggarty, good centre half great header of the ball
CT
Big Sean L is the most talented pal I have ever had. His artwork with paint, pencil or pen is amazing. He can also play every instrument in a band. I love him on Mandolin and Spanish Guitar. Genius.
Jobo,
Am not fully functional just noo…..will send u an email….probs tomorrow;-))
My thinking was give to yourselves & BMCUWP…..a bump for his niece….on 11th….I’ve just spoiled it…..;-))
Philbhoy….hope to drink with u on 11th….before yer daughters take u away ;-))
Phil
Enjoy. Nicccceeeee. Inhale ;))
Dessy
It was Paul. My mistake. Thanks.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2cWmUcpvSI
H.H.
Watching the Golden Gate bridge programme and there’s the presenter standing on it talking when a big truck goes past with CELTIC on the back.
The zombies will phoning up channel 5.
Oop, for Philbhoy….who’s gonna buy me drinks all day….;-))
H.H.
THETIMREAPER
Only if he owns a pair of brown brogues and isnae a Kafflik!
Canny wait!
Sorry for pisting another reminder, its the food bank drive organised by the Green Brigade in association with th Glasgow NE Foodbank before our game tomorrow.
Items such as UHT milk, UHT fruit juice , tinned fruit. tinned veg, tea, coffee, nappies, ladies & gents toiletries, toothpaste , tooth brushes , toilet paper are items particularly requested . Cash donations can be made.
Collection points are at the bottom of the Celtic Way , at the turnstiles in front of section 111, at the bus park behind the Celtic End .
All donations no matter how big or small are welcome .
LURKINTIM
All day no bother!
Whitabootthenight?
Back to Glasgow after many months down south. Lunch with big brother at Pavone in Princes Square then head to the game.
DELANEYS DUNKY on 27TH OCTOBER 2017 8:21 PM
My granda was military man. Johnston and American Arms Industry were intertwined. War in Vietnam was good for business. He telt me. God rest him.
*the trumpet is surrounded by generals and the former ceo of the worlds largest oil company, they’ll be at war somewhere shortly.
BTW the latters name is Rex Wayne, his boy scout leader da named him after Rex Allen and John Wayne, two Hollywood actors famous for playing cowboys.