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Fredthered Jul 16th 2009 5:34 am

Re: End of an Era ?
 
' I don't much enjoy been classed a narrow minded bigot '
Funnily enough, not many do.
Although that is exactly what you are, when you try to impose your own particular ZERO tolerance opinion on everybody.
I didn't suggest you were in any way related to AH, only that, that particular mindset, led down the same road.
Zero tolerance = Totalitarism

As an ex-Motorcyclist of many years, I can assure you I have indeed been the victim of several 'accidents', the most horrific of which was caused by a pedestrian, who slammed into the side of me, trying to beat the traffic.
I was relatively 'lucky', only breaking my tibea, fibula and femur against a concrete lamp post.
Being a pedestrian, he was never breathalised, however it illustrates: Stupidity does not always lie at the bottom of a bottle, or with the motorist.
Conversely, not everyone who has had ONE drink is incapable of driving.

Cheers:beer:
Fredthered

Mitzyboy Jul 16th 2009 7:04 am

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Originally Posted by Fredthered (Post 7758740)
' I don't much enjoy been classed a narrow minded bigot '
Funnily enough, not many do.
Although that is exactly what you are, when you try to impose your own particular ZERO tolerance opinion on everybody.
I didn't suggest you were in any way related to AH, only that, that particular mindset, led down the same road.
Zero tolerance = Totalitarism

As an ex-Motorcyclist of many years, I can assure you I have indeed been the victim of several 'accidents', the most horrific of which was caused by a pedestrian, who slammed into the side of me, trying to beat the traffic.
I was relatively 'lucky', only breaking my tibea, fibula and femur against a concrete lamp post.
Being a pedestrian, he was never breathalised, however it illustrates: Stupidity does not always lie at the bottom of a bottle, or with the motorist.
Conversely, not everyone who has had ONE drink is incapable of driving.
Cheers:beer:
Fredthered

Fred, can you use the quote tool button rather than cut and paste, makes things a bit confuisng to read
Thanks

twistedmelon Jul 16th 2009 10:33 pm

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Originally Posted by Fredthered (Post 7758740)
' I don't much enjoy been classed a narrow minded bigot '
Funnily enough, not many do.
Although that is exactly what you are, when you try to impose your own particular ZERO tolerance opinion on everybody.

If you read the forum rules you will see that it has Zero tolerance when it comes to comments like the above.
It would appear that you don't find this rule acceptable either.

jdr Jul 16th 2009 11:42 pm

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Originally Posted by twistedmelon (Post 7760621)
If you read the forum rules you will see that it has Zero tolerance when it comes to comments like the above.
It would appear that you don't find this rule acceptable either.

If you don`t like any post, click the report button then the mods or admin will see it and deal with it as they think is required.

rugbymatt Jul 16th 2009 11:47 pm

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Originally Posted by jdr (Post 7760846)
If you don`t like any post, click the report button then the mods or admin will see it and deal with it as they think is required.

Don't tell them that! I get enough people reporting me!

jdr Jul 16th 2009 11:48 pm

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Originally Posted by rugbymatt (Post 7760860)
Don't tell them that! I get enough people reporting me!

I just did it again.

rugbymatt Jul 17th 2009 12:06 am

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Originally Posted by jdr (Post 7760863)
I just did it again.

barsteward!

busters mum Jul 17th 2009 1:09 am

Re: End of an Era ?
 
I'm impressed, it got to page 6 before it started kicking off this time !!!!

rugbymatt Jul 17th 2009 2:19 am

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Originally Posted by busters mum (Post 7761095)
I'm impressed, it got to page 6 before it started kicking off this time !!!!

Its page 3 for me, and who is kicking off?

jjh Jul 17th 2009 3:00 am

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Originally Posted by Chiclanagir (Post 7754403)
A couple of years ago some friends were out at a party with a designated driver who hadn´t even had a single drink. They were stopped by the Guardia in the early hours of the morning and the driver wasn´t able to show his licence (although he does have one) so the Guardia made his father who was also in the car get out and drive even though he was absolutely ten sheets to the wind!

This is absolutely true because I too know the people involved.

Hondon Voyager Jul 17th 2009 3:08 am

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Originally Posted by Mitzyboy (Post 7751942)
Dont think it will be the same here as more local bars, but it is destroying the pub trade in the UK so I am told

Spot on ;)

Hondon Voyager Jul 17th 2009 3:19 am

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Originally Posted by jjh (Post 7761501)
This is absolutely true because I too know the people involved.

:confused: So the GC physically put him behind the wheel ???

jjh Jul 17th 2009 8:15 am

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Originally Posted by Hondon Voyager (Post 7761542)
:confused: So the GC physically put him behind the wheel ???

Not physically, of course, but they told him to drive. I know it sounds fantastic but, as Chiclanagirl says, it´s true. Might be because they live out in the campo and I´m sure it wouldn´t happen now. This was a year or two ago.

Econ Jul 17th 2009 8:53 am

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Originally Posted by jjh (Post 7762251)
Might be because they live out in the campo and I´m sure it wouldn´t happen now. This was a year or two ago.

Can be up to 5 points for not carrying your driving licence now from what I have heard :eek:

busters mum Jul 17th 2009 9:37 am

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RM

Not you :thumbsup:


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