Organgrinder   1,943 #97 Posted June 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, fools said: The point, (if not obvious) was, the technology has been there for a century, but vested interests have stood in the way of progress as they always do.  Infrastructure employees should be banned from striking, the fact we are still discussing this after all this time, just shows how inept the machinery of government is.  Another example is smart motorways, how did they ever come to be installed, and why are they still there, it's beyond belief.   Now you see, you have got it at last. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RollingJ   1,908 #98 Posted June 9, 2022 1 minute ago, Organgrinder said: Wrong . The Tories hate unions and, if they could have automated the railways, they would have if only to do a thatcher on them. In your opinion, with little to back it up - IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Organgrinder   1,943 #99 Posted June 9, 2022 1 minute ago, fools said: Take a look at Mars, there's rovers wandering about and everything. Well, go and live on Mars then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
fools   447 #100 Posted June 9, 2022 1 minute ago, Organgrinder said: Now you see, you have got it at last. No at last, I've known that from a young age. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RollingJ   1,908 #101 Posted June 9, 2022 1 minute ago, fools said: Take a look at Mars, there's rovers wandering about and everything. 90's, or Sterlings?🤣 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Organgrinder   1,943 #102 Posted June 9, 2022 1 minute ago, RollingJ said: In your opinion, with little to back it up - IMO. Every poster is only expressing their own opinions, including you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RollingJ Â Â 1,908 #103 Posted June 9, 2022 1 minute ago, Organgrinder said: Every poster is only expressing their own opinions, including you. True - but some seem to either miss or ignore bits they find don't fit in their thinking, or which should make them take a step back. Â Time for me to hit the hay, it's been a long day - elsewhere, on more productive endeavours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Padders   2,757 #104 Posted June 24, 2022 So the Chief Executive of Birmingham Airport has just received a 49% pay rise. Nick Bartons annual salary has risen from £399,000 to £595,000. How will he manage?  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
crookesey   587 #105 Posted June 24, 2022 On 09/06/2022 at 22:40, Organgrinder said: Well, go and live on Mars then. I hear that they have some really cool bars. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Chekhov   485 #106 Posted June 29, 2022 It has occurred to me that environmentalists should be against these train strikes (and in fact all industrial action in public transport) because if they want people to get rid of their cars they have to be 100% confident they can still get about. The thing is many (most ? ) environmentalists, esp the hardcore, are left wing and therefore in favour of workers rights to take industrial action. So, I wonder what side of the fence they'll come down on ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melthebell   862 #107 Posted June 29, 2022 (edited) GPs are starting to think about taking strike action too apparently Edited June 29, 2022 by melthebell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melthebell   862 #108 Posted July 1, 2022 Wow, traindrivers, teachers, GPs and I'm now seeing BT staff are planning on going on strike, it's like the 1970s again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...