RickMcD

Well, I have to admit Faraway should know about cracking posts. He of a myriad of almost incomprehensible posts that he thinks are funny. That's of course when he's not off on one of his hissy fits because a grown up growled at him. Investing in any football club is economic madness apart, possibly, for a few of the English giants. One of the most important aphorisms which is aimed at any equity investment is if you can't afford to lose the money, then keep it in your pocket. I lived and worked with equity investment for over 25 years. Investing in St.Mirren and expecting a yield at any time is madness. So why should we do it? Barely four months ago we were staring relegation in the face for the second year in succession. If it had happened I think it could have heralded the end of the road for St.Mirren. And around the time of the 10,000 hours bid, plenty of us were wetting our knickers about a Craig Whyte/Charlie Green scenario. Now we have an honest proposal by genuine St.Mirren fans to move us into fan ownership. If another bid is hanging around on the sidelines, who knows what it is all about? No point speculating. I gather there is an agreement between the current board and Buy The Buddies that if the numbers add up then it's a done deal. So why are St.Mirren fans dithering? If you can afford £12 per month then is it not worth it to guarantee the future for St.Mirren for our children and grandchildren hopefully for ever? It's an emotional investment. It's love of our old club. That makes it worthwhile. If there was such a thing as a gilt edged blue chip equity, it could still go bust. If you can't afford to wave goodbye to your investment, then don't invest.

I genuinely think there are a load of fellow Buds who can't see the wood for the trees.

I would say to Elvis to stop paying his £10 to the bar and join Buy The Buds. There won't be a bar if the club hits the skids.

But you're simply doing nothing. Sitting on your arse refusing to part with £12 a month if you can afford it is indefensible in my view. You have to speculate to accumulate.

I agree with some of what Elvis has just posted. Those of us who have committed to BuytheBuds are at least trying to bring about change for the good. Elvis contributes sod all but ongoing criticisims. If it fails, at least we will have tried and Elvis can gloat. That's what he wants. But it won't fail.

Agree entirely. I wonder who he is referring to when he mentions the Irish friend getting angry. There are several residents of Ireland who post but he probably doesn't realise that. I don't get angry at him and actually feel sorry for him. He has taken self-aggrandisement to a new level. Shows some sociopathic tendencies too.

You claim to be a scientist but answering questions put to you seems to be beyond you. Was your degree in obfuscation? When you get a difficult question about one of your weird rants, you simply ignore it. Give us a joke about Muhammad.

I really have no idea what makes a mature adult post that kind of claptrap. Is there a word for a mortgage which has been paid off? You either have one or you don't.

You were the one that used the word Jesus as an expletive. I suppose you would argue that the name didn't imply Christianity. Not surprised that you declined my offer to say something derogatory about Muhammad. They could come looking for you with big hatchets.

Well, we've got the first test against Sri Lanka on Thursday. After Sri Lanka come Pakistan. And there's a wee fitba tournament in France but nobody will watch cos we're no in it. Could be a worse summer. And athletics in Rio. Nearly forgot. But the beautiful game will have started by then so sod the Olympics.

If you're not constipated, you could soon have a big jobby to try polishing.

Well, I for one hope he comes back soon. I don't know why people get their knickers in a twist about new threads, or worse even, posting in the wrong thread! Should be a bloody hanging offence I tell you!

To say that religion is a personal choice is a piss poor answer. In the enlightened UK I don't believe it to be totally true even of Christianity and that's before we look at the Muslim faith. In the UK I think Muslims have an element of choice but deserting that faith can lead to alienation. In Muslim countries abroad it's a different ball game. But of course Christianity in the UK represents the soft underbelly of religion and is open to any kind of abuse that anyone wants to throw at it. So for the sake of equality, let's hear you say something nasty about the Prophet Muhammad. And would you have the balls to say it publicly? So far as colour bias is concerned, there is no place for it in any shape or form. Unfortunately it is a two way thing but popular belief seems to be that only white men indulge. Not true. Working class? We all know you have a right guid conceit o yerself. but are you trying to hint you're upper class or some such. If you are I suspect a bit of the old bar sinister applies.

Why don't you ignore him?

Your use of the word Jesus in this context will have upset quite a few of our members judging by comments on another thread. I'm not one of them. The PC brigade go apoplectic readily on all sorts of occasions but Christianity seems to be fair play for some. Quite a few actually. Shame on you, Oaky.

I only go to shows when there is a real A-list entertainer. Springsteen is quite a good chanter. Incidentally, bearing in mind the theme of this thread, I don't believe his music encourages racism as has frequently been suggested.

I can't be arsed getting upset at some of these apparent sexist or racist remarks and I admit that some make me laugh. I'm not sexist or racist. I still get Irishmen telling me Scotchman, Englishman and Paddy jokes. Am I bad because I laugh and don't get upset?

Once famously described as a wee book about Russia.

Have you read The Jigsaw Man by Paul Britton. I reread it recently. Makes you think the death penalty should still be available for some criminals.

I've always thought that even if Hearts had stuffed Dundee, they would still be complaining today about St.Mirren's fiendish plot to help Celtic try to win the league. Winning wouldn't have shut them up.

If it's any comfort, Drew, I had a bad feeling on the day and I haven't changed my mind since. Several years ago I was told by a Saints fan that he was told by one of our players that a few, not all, of our team did decide to have a bad day at the office. The only undeniable fact is that Dundee blew it themselves.

So are you suggesting Leicester don't deserve to have won the league? It's proof that statistics alone don't tell the whole story. Ranieri has his team playing to a system that works for them and at times their football is a delight to watch. Against United they were probably a bit lucky to get a point but there was a period in the second half when United could hardly get the ball off them. They have a couple of players who certainly aren't afraid to carry the ball and regularly beat two or three players. Their passing ain't shoddy. So what's your beef? Do you think they're boring? Oh that St.Mirren should ever be that boring! Some football fans simply don't understand the game.

Do you mean Ireland?

Nice story. I'm sure every club lets class players slip through their fingers. And it just sounds like us. If he had been a six footer and put it about a bit he would have stood a better chance. Probably written off as a tanner ba' player. Mind you if you come from Algeria, winter in Paisley could freeze your nuts off.

Are you making a statement?