Bob Crow has died

[Wozza]

He hated the Overground lines, of course. Way too orangey.

 

[joeinbrighton]

Whether or not you liked the man and his methods and his ideologies, he worked tirelessly to improve pay and conditions for his members, which is ultimately what you expect from a trade union leader. The fact that some of his political enemies have spoken so well of him since this news broke suggests he must have done his job pretty well and they respected him as a formidable opponent.

 

[Hillian1]

Not a fan of his at all, but he had principles in shovel loads, and for that he had my grudging respect.

 

[Brian Fantana]

battered eye lid

Sounds like something they'd eat in Scotland.

In all seriousness, RIP Bob. Whatever your political persuasion, you have to admire the way he fought for his members' interests and firmly stood up for what he believed in. I don't think you can ask for much more than that.

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

Old school trades union leader , standing up for the membership and refusing to cower into submission when push comes to shove.

 

[Seasidesage]

Some proper wankers on here. The bloke's dead, who cares if you liked/hated his politics or thought he was too fat? Have some ****ing respect...

 

[Norman Potting]

See bbc article for some more balanced views:-

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26527325

 

[FREDBINNEY]

And this makes it alright then does it? You really are a cretin.

There were some especially nasty comments made by you when Thatcher died, you really have no right to criticize at all, just because Bob Crow was more in line with your political leanings.

 

[vegster]

He always talked a lot of sense when I heard him.

 

[Chicken Run]

A timely reminder for any of us middle forty something's to relax and try and get the most out of every day. RIP

 

[martyn20]

Hated the man but very sad when anyone is taken so young, R.I.P.

 

[keaton]

There were some especially nasty comments made by you when Thatcher died, you really have no right to criticize at all, just because Bob Crow was more in line with your political leanings.

They're not really comparable though are they?
The most evil thing you could accuse Crow of is making people late for work.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

There were some especially nasty comments made by you when Thatcher died, you really have no right to criticize at all, just because Bob Crow was more in line with your political leanings.

My response, which you quote, is related to FootSoldier's illogical justification for his council house comment; not taste. I have never justified anything I have done by simply saying everyone else is doing it. He did. It's his pathetic cowardly justification I didn't like. Either stand by your comment or apologize. Don't weasel out of like Footsoldier.

 

[ruthers]

Quite a shock. Didn't like the way he negotiated but I'd probably also be happy if he was representing my union.
Family man and only 52. Sad whatever side of the fence you sit

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

There were some especially nasty comments made by you when Thatcher died, you really have no right to criticize at all, just because Bob Crow was more in line with your political leanings.

And I stand by everything I have ever said about Thatcher.

 

[The Birdman]

He can now have a chat with the other guy who did so much for the Railways Beeching

 

[Hamilton]

Didn't hate the man at all. Respected him. Didn't always agree with him.

It's a sad loss. We need people with his leadership qualities on the left and right. RIP.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Didn't hate the man at all. Respected him. Didn't always agree with him.

It's a sad loss. We need people with his leadership qualities on the left and right. RIP.

This.

 

[ROSM]

In the current day and age where political figures are more concerned for style over substance it was refreshing to see someone fly in the face of that. I may not have agreed with everything he said but I cantvfault his passion for what he said

 

[red star portslade]

A great loss to the trade union movement.

R.I.P Bob