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No. If there is a ballot for strike action, then I have always voted for it. The strike days often seem to be Mondays, meaning I get a long weekend, and even if they're in the middle of the week, it's nice to get an extra day off and break up the week. So, I'm happy to endorse industrial action, even when I don't agree with the Union's justification for calling for it. So there's nothing contradictory in what I have stated. I am essentially voting for a day's unpaid holiday. I thought all you militant trade unionists would support this action, and I'm quite sure my union selects particular days to strike. The last one appears to have been a Friday. Unfortunately, I only recall there being around ten strike days in the last sixteen years. I once voted for a man because his surname was Gunn, btw, which after an afternoon drinking session seemed funny (it isn't, I know). I tend not to take politics and industrial action very seriously. I think it's all a load of bollocks, actually. It doesn't mean I cannot question those that do.

I don't read The Mail or The Express, as their sites take too long to load. I haven't bought a physical newspaper, bar for the occasional train journey, for around ten years! My "understanding" of the industrial action in the 1970s comes from books, documentaries and my university education. 1. Assuming I'm a crypto-Tory on account of me offering an alternative motive for de-nationalisation, is presumptuous. Either that, or a strategy employed to try to besmirch me as a Thatcherite. Your claim that the Thatcher government's motivation for privatisation was so that Tories could cash in on selling off assets to their cronies is highly subjective. Whilst their may be some truth in it, it is a latent 'benefit' and the reality is Thatcher believed in privatisation for a number of reasons, one of the key ones being she believed private enterprises would be more efficient. 2. Some strike action is reasonable, but the idea that all strike action is reasonable and driven by legitimate concerns is not something I would agree with.

Possibly. I couldn't tell you as I don't know much about trade unions. I am a member of one, but never vote in the elections and have always voted in favour of strike action because I enjoy an additional day off work! 😆 When people attribute a motive to another person or organisation without proof, it is speculation. I understood Thatcher's motivation to de-nationalise was that private firms were more efficient (i.e. more ruthless) and that workers at British Leyland wouldn't be able to turn up with sleeping bags. I'm sure corrupt dealings occurred, indeed I would be surprised if they didn't, given the very low opinion I have of politicians. Personally, I'm in favour of re-nationalising key industries and approve of the Scot Gov's acquisition of ScotRail. I wasn't about in the '70s, though, but I understood folk had to buy candles because of strike action and of course there was the Winter of Discontent, with rubbish not getting collected.

Why would you assume anything? That's rather presumptuous. I thought it was common knowledge that public sector workers are more likely to strike than private sector workers: https://www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article/publicly-funded-industries-account-for-96-of-strike-days-says-report

Was it not to also prevent strike action, due to the blackouts in the 1970s?

So presumably it will not have shareholders then and will not pay dividends.

Fair. I think the Killie home game is our best opportunity to win points. Prove me wrong, Saints! Let's see a return to that magnificent early season league campaign! 🙏

I just realised this is in the General St Mirren Discussion forum! 🤣

Don't a lot of pension funds invest in utility companies, given that they're relatively demand inelastic and guarantee a relatively stable yield? Paying lower dividends would potentially affect folks' pension increases. I know it's nice to think folk with private pensions are affluent, but that's not the case, necessarily.

These are our next five games! 😬 I've said it before, but to reiterate, Aberdeen are in a false position and now their European campaign has ended they will start accumulating points. I really hope I'm wrong, but based on our current form I think we'll be lucky to get three points from these fixtures. Please tell me I'm being a pessimistic, miserable, bar steward!

I cannae see us getting anything here.

Adams' comments. Sorry, I thought that was clear. I was irritated by the person you commented; it was a perfectly good post which I will like now, if I haven't already done so.

Received! What a handsome fella you are, too. 😲 I always imagined you to be a wee, bald yin.

I left the ground thinking the Well fans were a credit to their club. They sang the whole game and really backed their team. There's nothing wrong with being passionate. I wonder whether a safer alternative to the flares could be found, like glow sticks? Vandalism and physical aggression is where the line is crossed. That is clearly unacceptable.

You first!

Personally, I'm not overly bothered about the stickers. However, damaging seats is bampot behaviour.

Stunningly ugly, perhaps. She's repulsive:

Utter nonsense. We have five internationals. I know Baccus played at Wembley against England and also played against Argentina in the World Cup, where he acquitted himself well. How many English 4th tier teams can say that?

Folk complaining about the game should consider the conditions! Unfortunately, it was never going to be a classic game of football with that wind.

It's also not a Christian building. 🔥

Indeed, I had done. You predicted a 2-0 win, but didn't indicate what your preference would be.

I have never climbed the tower. It is a wonderful, iconic building and a testimony to the good people of Paisley's devotion to God. I'm surprised you visit, though...I thought you might spontaneously combust upon approaching the entrance. 😜 I totally agree with your opinion of the council building, but sadly such grotesque architecture is not unique to Paisley. We should consider ourselves lucky that we have buildings like the Abbey, Town Hall, Coats Memorial Church, the Observatory and even the Gas Works, which I (singularly, it would seem) also love. That makes sense. Stonemasons took their jobs very seriously. If you have ever visited Rosslyn Chapel, you might be familiar with the story behind the Apprentice Pillar. 😲 I'm glad to read that the foundations have been reinforced in that case.

It will be a great weight off Motherwell fans' shoulders when they finally sack him today...

What about the St. Mirren game? 🤔 I'd prefer Hearts to win at Parkhead, despite them vying with us for third place.

Thanks for making me aware of that, both of you! I must have got confused, as I recall them finishing bottom of the league.