Nicky Wire at Occupy Cardiff-related event March 28th

[Bathtub]

I'd love to hear these conspiracy theories... it's been a crappy couple of days and I'm due a laugh.

[starstruck]

Originally Posted by Bathtub

I'd love to hear these conspiracy theories... it's been a crappy couple of days and I'm due a laugh.

can someone repost or link that one where Richey is working in a petrol station somewhere (Derby, was it?) and supports Nottingham Forest?

[The Gutless Wonder]

Originally Posted by SHR

Jesus wept! Again, stop with the insufferable swallowing! Has anybody here ever had a conversation with Richey's sister or friends about how Richey felt about the band? No, again, just the Manics opinion! I'm out of here, you know what they say about arguing with idiots...

(they'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience)

Bye! *waves*

People trying to make out that there is some sort of antagonism between the band and Richey's sister just makes me really angry.

Nicky still has contact with Richey's parents as far as we all know. I just don't believe that sort of stuff for an instant.

I'll stick to my own intellectual level thanks!

[beautifuldistortion]

Even if Richey wasnt happy in/with the band (which I dont believe for a moment) Im sure they didnt make him run away and do whatever he did!

Its quite disturbing there are 'fans' still trying to concoct conspiracies.
No doubt Richey's sister is a strong enough lady who would say if she or Richey had a problem with any of the band!
She is clearly a passionate supporter of Missing persons charities etc so seems quite capable of speaking up for herself.

[Ken Korda]

Originally Posted by SHR

I'm out of here, you know what they say about arguing with idiots...

Don't let the door hit you on the way out.

[Takk]

Originally Posted by SHR

If that is her, how is she messing with your heads? She's a humble woman and probably didn't expect people on here to see her posting as a big deal. What do you want from her as proof exactly? A photograph of her in a 'Kezia' print shop tee? A voice message on your mobile phone? Blood?

I can pretty say it's not rachel, there's plenty of evidence to show that. I'm surprised people are even entertaining the thought.

[Mr Inconspicuous]

Originally Posted by Takk

I'm surprised people are even entertaining the thought.

Or purporting to...

[Futurologist]

[franny]

Jesus, doesn't this happen every year? Jesus wept. And by Jesus I mean baby Richey.

[hummingbird]

[The Gutless Wonder]

Originally Posted by Cola Di Rienzi

Are you Welsh?

No, I'm not Welsh. I do have quite a bit of Celtic blood in me though!

[pingu]

Originally Posted by The Gutless Wonder

Well I'm a Manic Street Preachers fan because of the amazing music and vocals first and foremost. The other stuff that goes beyond that (political thoughts etc) - sometimes I'm interested in it, sometimes I'm not. That's me.

I agree wholeheartedly with this. the Manics have steered a lot of culture my way that I might not have gotten (or gotten as quickly) without them, but if I didn't like the music, I wouldn't like the band. I think that's a fairly common viewpoint, no? hardly Controversial Manics Opinions-worthy, anyway

Originally Posted by starstruck

i take it as the big lanky streak of piss with the vacuum cleaner hasn't changed his mind and decided to go along then?

I have now changed my mind on what I thought would be an unshakeable life rule: there *is* a circumstance in which I would go see Wire waffle about his politics degree, and it's the mental image drummed up by this comment that does it. turning up in that infamous floral dress and headscarf ensemble, dragging a Dyson behind him as his +1.