Guest Guest Posted March 27, 2005 um..regarding state funeral..i dont think Callaghan is in the same league as Chrchill somehow...maybe Thatcher will get one though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Oates 21 Posted March 27, 2005 I think there should be a state funeral for Tony Blair sometime in the next few weeks as well. Now you're talking! Even in the darkest and coldest days of Jim Callaghan's administration the PM was personally respected and regarded as a decent human. Hind-sight only re-inforces that view. They certainly don't make then like that any more, it seems! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,657 Posted March 27, 2005 We've got votes......let's do him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rob Mac Posted March 27, 2005 James Callaghan never said 'crisis what crisis?' so shame on you for attributing such a folly to him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon I Posted March 28, 2005 I'm new to this site's forums. I'm not registering as it takes too long! lol. However, I think this is an excellent (if slightly strange!) idea. Not only as a gamblers heaven but as a way to pay our respects to those people who have passed. I'd like to say rest in peace to Lord Callaghan, however I feel that it is somehow good that he has gone to his wife of 67 years, which although tough on the family is good for him. Mr Callaghan was not my favourite PM ever however I feel that his bad press was strictly unwarranted and he was left with the burdens that affected all leaders in the 1970s (even one of my own idols, Pres. Nixon). The economic crises around the world were just a product of consensus politics and the changing economic climate which could only be ended by the saviours of the 20th/21st century world the late Pres. Reagan and revered Baroness Thatcher. Which brings me onto my next point... um..regarding state funeral..i dont think Callaghan is in the same league as Chrchill somehow...maybe Thatcher will get one though!...to whoever said this...I truly hope so. Mrs Thatcher was beyond any shadow of a doubt the greatest Prime Minister ever to have lived and she saved Britain from being the 'sick man of Europe'. Hopefully (although impossibly) she will live forever, but as that is not going to happen let us hope that Mrs Thatcher does not appear either on this site (and definitely not as a success story) for decades to come! REST IN PEACE 'UNCLE' JIM..."a formidable" politician and PM who was, uniquely for a twentieth century PM trusted by MPs and the public alike due to his working class, avuncular persona. The country, Labour party and Lords are at a loss without you. Simon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuber Mirum 125 Posted March 28, 2005 Weatherman, you aren't fooling anyone with that fake moustache and those dark glasses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Oates 21 Posted March 28, 2005 I'm new to this site's forums. I'm not registering as it takes too long! lol. why do you not register????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerberus 302 Posted March 28, 2005 Simon, it would take you no longer to register than it did to type your posts on Lord Callaghan and the Pope. And you do seem to have some "interesting" views, could fuel some lively debate. I know you can argue with Guests, but it's not the same somehow, a lot are just drive-by ranters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerberus 302 Posted March 28, 2005 Fallen Sparrow missed this one! So did the Prime Minister of Luxembourg! He was on his way from the Vatican to Monaco it seems ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simon I 1 Posted April 3, 2005 I have now registered on the forum. Has Lord Callagham had his funeral yet? If not when will it be, I have missed the news for the past few days. At least we can take it that he definitely won't be getting a state funeral lol! Simon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted April 25, 2005 Only Healey left from that group now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted June 14, 2005 Audrey, Lady Callaghan of Cardiff died yesterday aged 89. The Callaghans were married for 66 years. I seem to recall their daughter married Peter Jay the British ambassador to the USA. No - let's get this right: "He appointed his son-in law, Peter Jay, to be ambassador to Washington" Not quite the same thing... the nepotistic old tw*t. Only good thing he ever did was to be there to lose to MT in 1979. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted June 14, 2005 Not quite the same thing... the nepotistic old tw*t. Only good thing he ever did was to be there to lose to MT in 1979. You are Josco, and I claim my five pounds... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted June 14, 2005 Oh no I'm not - but you ARE the Egyptian God of the Dead and I claim my Blankety-Blank brain hook and pen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VileBody 11 Posted June 14, 2005 Sorry about that - it's me actually - just didn't realise I wasn't logged in. Pants. But I would like the brain hook.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josco 49 Posted June 14, 2005 Not quite the same thing... the nepotistic old tw*t. Only good thing he ever did was to be there to lose to MT in 1979. You are Josco, and I claim my five pounds... I think that fiver is now mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted August 19, 2005 Speaking of money, Lord Callaghan's estate is estimated to be worth of over One point nine million pounds according to his will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teddy 21 Posted August 19, 2005 Speaking of money, Lord Callaghan's estate is estimated to be worth of over One point nine million pounds according to his will. And like any true socialist he will have left all his wealth to the people. By my calculations (based upon a population of around 55 million in the UK), that makes it 3.5pence each. Don't spend it all in the one shop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
