WhiteRoseKillie Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I think you will find it is 90% i.e. down to a tenth. That's what people use it as now, but I'm talking about the origin of the phrase (and yes, I know it's a wiki entry, but that's the fastest way): Decimation (Latin: decimatio; decem = "ten") was a form of military discipline used by senior commanders in the Roman Army to punish units or large groups guilty of capital offences such as mutiny or desertion. The word decimation is derived fromLatin meaning "removal of a tenth".[1] The procedure was a pragmatic, yet vicious, attempt to balance the need to punish serious offences with the practicalities of dealing with a large group of offenders.[2] As for the share value, the only figure I've heard since de-listing is 2 to 3 pence, which seems extremely low, but probably not surprising. Fucking funny, but not surprising. Cue wails from the brainless wonders accusing me of being callous towards those "ordinary fans" whose money has disappeared faster than G&S when the shit hit the fan. Well, anyone who threw money at that shite deserves to lose it, or to have a free go at beheading their FA. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnstoun Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Just a wee snippet off-topic - had the share value been "decimated", it would have lost ten per cent of its value. The reality is much, much worse. Which is pleasing to the power of pleasing - a pleasingplex, maybe? (Note to self - check with The_Diddy when he shows himself, see what the rules are for inventing words these days). I think we've certainly found a new meaning for duplex. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The DA Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Well if you listen to some the nonsense being spouted on here, all the damage has occurred the last few weeks and respected businessmen like Park and Gilligan have suddenly turned into stock market liars No, the damage was done over the last 10 -15 years or so. The chickens, however, have only started getting broody in the past couple of weeks. Doesn't really matter whose fault it is, the results are the same. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiders4ever Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 That's what people use it as now, but I'm talking about the origin of the phrase (and yes, I know it's a wiki entry, but that's the fastest way): Decimation (Latin: decimatio; decem = "ten") was a form of military discipline used by senior commanders in the Roman Army to punish units or large groups guilty of capital offences such as mutiny or desertion. The word decimation is derived fromLatin meaning "removal of a tenth".[1] The procedure was a pragmatic, yet vicious, attempt to balance the need to punish serious offences with the practicalities of dealing with a large group of offenders.[2] O me miserum 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILLIEA Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Nah, it looks like Craig Whyte's pound coin in a wee gold envelope. Nope! I think it looks like a quantum, perhaps of dignity?? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteRoseKillie Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 (edited) Also WH Ireland seem to be being painted as being above reproach here. I seem to recall the same being said about the "highly respected" Collyer Bristow and the equally highly respected Duff and Phelps.... By whom? What they are, however, is a business which, one assumes, intends to carry on in their line of work. If the regime of the time was making such an arse of it, the association would have damaged WHI's reputation and income. Yet they pulled out when G&S arrived. I wonder why that was? If only we had a Poirot or a Marple to unravel this knotty problem.... Edit: extraneous letter. Edited April 2, 2015 by WhiteRoseKillie 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 But, But, But.... These are the good guys..... Right? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteRoseKillie Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 That's what people use it as now, but I'm talking about the origin of the phrase (and yes, I know it's a wiki entry, but that's the fastest way): Decimation (Latin: decimatio; decem = "ten") was a form of military discipline used by senior commanders in the Roman Army to punish units or large groups guilty of capital offences such as mutiny or desertion. The word decimation is derived fromLatin meaning "removal of a tenth".[1] The procedure was a pragmatic, yet vicious, attempt to balance the need to punish serious offences with the practicalities of dealing with a large group of offenders.[2] O me miserum Christ, don't start with the Latin! You know which sub-forum you're posting in, yeah? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.j Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Also WH Ireland seem to be being painted as being above reproach here. I seem to recall the same being said about the "highly respected" Collyer Bristow and the equally highly respected Duff and Phelps.... And you'd probably have been able to show quotes as evidence, had Tedi not deleted them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteRoseKillie Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 But, But, But.... These are the good guys..... Right? Every day, in every way, they're getting better and better. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyderspaceman Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 That's what people use it as now, but I'm talking about the origin of the phrase (and yes, I know it's a wiki entry, but that's the fastest way): Decimation (Latin: decimatio; decem = "ten") was a form of military discipline used by senior commanders in the Roman Army to punish units or large groups guilty of capital offences such as mutiny or desertion. The word decimation is derived fromLatin meaning "removal of a tenth".[1] The procedure was a pragmatic, yet vicious, attempt to balance the need to punish serious offences with the practicalities of dealing with a large group of offenders.[2] As for the share value, the only figure I've heard since de-listing is 2 to 3 pence, which seems extremely low, but probably not surprising. Fucking funny, but not surprising. Cue wails from the brainless wonders accusing me of being callous towards those "ordinary fans" whose money has disappeared faster than G&S when the shit hit the fan. Well, anyone who threw money at that shite deserves to lose it, or to have a free go at beheading their FA. I'd just like to 'fess up here. I bought shares when they plunged in value and was smart enough to sell before suspension .I made a modest profit, enough for a few nights down the pub. Thanks to all the gullibles who made this possible. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonedsailor Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I wonder how Tedi views the fact that Rangers shareholders are coming out and saying they will sue King. Could they have the courts prevent King putting money into Rangers, if he ever intends to do so. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Fitlike Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Just a wee snippet off-topic - had the share value been "decimated", it would have lost ten per cent of its value. The reality is much, much worse. Which is pleasing to the power of pleasing - a pleasingplex, maybe? (Note to self - check with The_Diddy when he shows himself, see what the rules are for inventing words these days). The rules for creating new words are quite clear....as long as the person reading / hearing the newly coined word underGIRFUYstands it, it's fine and can be freely used t'internet wide. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteRoseKillie Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 The rules for creating new words are quite clear....as long as the person reading / hearing the newly coined word underGIRFUYstands it, it's fine and can be freely used t'internet wide. That is pleasing to know - a pleasingplex, in fact. Cheers, Ken. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Fitlike Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I wonder how Tedi views the fact that Rangers shareholders are coming out and saying they will sue King. Could they have the courts prevent King putting money into Rangers, if he ever intends to do so. Sue King.... Anybody got that Kenneth Williams gif? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Jo Jo Junior Shabadoo Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 This is an exchange that Rangers used to trade on and it is also a trading platform for Arsenal. Does this make it credible? Has anyone sold any Arsenal shares in the last few years? We could ask them... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnstoun Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 One of the platforms keen to take us is ISDX. This is an exchange that Rangers used to trade on and it is also a trading platform for Arsenal. How does Paul Murray know so much about trading Arsenal shares?! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyderspaceman Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Does anyone on here know if a 'time-line' of events at Mordor exists? I tried searching the BRALT but gave up as it's monstrous. I'm just looking for the dates when something actually happened, like today for instance. There seemed to be a lot of things happened around times like Valentines, Christmas, Easter etc. but maybe my memory is playing tricks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Fitlike Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 That is pleasing to know - a pleasingplex, in fact. Cheers, Ken. Antstipantiparti, any time dude.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Jo Jo Junior Shabadoo Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 (edited) Does anyone on here know if a 'time-line' of events at Mordor exists? I tried searching the BRALT but gave up as it's monstrous. I'm just looking for the dates when something actually happened, like today for instance. There seemed to be a lot of things happened around times like Valentines, Christmas, Easter etc. but maybe my memory is playing tricks. Death. Resurrection. Seems legit. ETA: I'm sure it was the 'Romans' fault back then, too. Edited April 2, 2015 by Joey Jo Jo Junior Shabadoo 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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