Its_grim_up_norf 577 Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 I robbed a train once i was robbed on a train once....about 7 quid for a sandwich and a can of coke Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,569 Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 I can't believe that some hold him in reverence or with affection....................... He was involved in a robbery that saw two men violently assaulted and traumatised, never showing any remorse for being involved, though he was happy to be portrayed as the 'Mr Big'. The gang planted evidence on an innocent man, Billy Bowles, who died in prison as a result. He used legal loopholes and technicalities to evade punishment for 35 years, living the 'high life' and mocking the law in the process. He snubbed his nose at decent, law-abiding people and their values. When the money and celebrity interviews eventually ran out, he came skulking back here, with his tail between his legs, because he wanted the British taxpayer to pay for his healthcare! Still not showing the slightest remorse ! A common thief at best - at worst a coward, afraid to serve his sentence. Loveable rogue? Folk hero? Don't make me laugh.................. All very true............but we love it......its human nature.......I take it, all the people being so judgemental.....would never watch films such as 'goodfellas', 'the godfather' etc etc, all based on fact, but we as humans love to watch.......we can't get enough of it!!..........he never claimed to be morally pure... ...but we all read the story, like we are doing now. I don't love the fact that a common criminal is given time on the national news and lauded as someone to look up to. And never showed any remorse, so he is not worthy of forgiveness Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Accip74 7,112 Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 (edited) Don't think he ever asked for forgiveness................it's all the same as glorifying any high profile crimes......we do it all the time........only sometimes we justify it by saying 'they only harm their own kind' lol Edited December 18, 2013 by Accip74 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BIG G wheton machine 1,594 Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 the we man who done the northern bank made it look easy. with great risk comes greater reward. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nans pat 2,575 Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 I can't believe that some hold him in reverence or with affection....................... He was involved in a robbery that saw two men violently assaulted and traumatised, never showing any remorse for being involved, though he was happy to be portrayed as the 'Mr Big'. The gang planted evidence on an innocent man, Billy Bowles, who died in prison as a result. He used legal loopholes and technicalities to evade punishment for 35 years, living the 'high life' and mocking the law in the process. He snubbed his nose at decent, law-abiding people and their values. When the money and celebrity interviews eventually ran out, he came skulking back here, with his tail between his legs, because he wanted the British taxpayer to pay for his healthcare! Still not showing the slightest remorse ! A common thief at best - at worst a coward, afraid to serve his sentence. Loveable rogue? Folk hero? Don't make me laugh.................. All very true............but we love it......its human nature.......I take it, all the people being so judgemental.....would never watch films such as 'goodfellas', 'the godfather' etc etc, all based on fact, but we as humans love to watch.......we can't get enough of it!!..........he never claimed to be morally pure... ...but we all read the story, like we are doing now. I don't love the fact that a common criminal is given time on the national news and lauded as someone to look up to. And never showed any remorse, so he is not worthy of forgiveness mandelas been on all week lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,569 Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 Don't think he ever asked for forgiveness................it's all the same as glorifying any high profile crimes......we do it all the time........only sometimes we justify it by saying 'they only harm their own kind' lol You might glorify criminals - I don't! I'm sticking to my guns - a common thief, the lowest order of life. As far as I'm concerned, end of............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Accip74 7,112 Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 I can't believe that some hold him in reverence or with affection....................... He was involved in a robbery that saw two men violently assaulted and traumatised, never showing any remorse for being involved, though he was happy to be portrayed as the 'Mr Big'. The gang planted evidence on an innocent man, Billy Bowles, who died in prison as a result. He used legal loopholes and technicalities to evade punishment for 35 years, living the 'high life' and mocking the law in the process. He snubbed his nose at decent, law-abiding people and their values. When the money and celebrity interviews eventually ran out, he came skulking back here, with his tail between his legs, because he wanted the British taxpayer to pay for his healthcare! Still not showing the slightest remorse ! A common thief at best - at worst a coward, afraid to serve his sentence. Loveable rogue? Folk hero? Don't make me laugh.................. All very true............but we love it......its human nature.......I take it, all the people being so judgemental.....would never watch films such as 'goodfellas', 'the godfather' etc etc, all based on fact, but we as humans love to watch.......we can't get enough of it!!..........he never claimed to be morally pure... ...but we all read the story, like we are doing now. I don't love the fact that a common criminal is given time on the national news and lauded as someone to look up to. And never showed any remorse, so he is not worthy of forgiveness mandelas been on all week lol Lol......I've managed to avoid all of it.......just switch channel & don't read the paper........No Mandela in my world! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Accip74 7,112 Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 Don't think he ever asked for forgiveness................it's all the same as glorifying any high profile crimes......we do it all the time........only sometimes we justify it by saying 'they only harm their own kind' lol You might glorify criminals - I don't!I'm sticking to my guns - a common thief, the lowest order of life. As far as I'm concerned, end of............. Good for you mate.....I admire your stoicism............I personally love a good mafia film, don't you? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Accip74 7,112 Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 Don't think he ever asked for forgiveness................it's all the same as glorifying any high profile crimes......we do it all the time........only sometimes we justify it by saying 'they only harm their own kind' lol You might glorify criminals - I don't!I'm sticking to my guns - a common thief, the lowest order of life. As far as I'm concerned, end of............. Just to add.....I do kinda agree with you........but I like to see it from both sides :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Ronnie Biggs has died, aged 84. This leaves National Rail as the last remaining Great Train Robber, with cheese sandwiches for £4.50 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve109 43 Posted December 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Ronnie Biggs has died, aged 84. This leaves National Rail as the last remaining Great Train Robber, with cheese sandwiches for £4.50 According to him the cheese sandwiches were at a reasonable price and trains never late....lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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