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Old October 3rd 04, 11:17 AM posted to uk.transport.london
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John Rowland wrote:
"Troy Steadman" wrote in message
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not sure where "accident" finishes and "disaster" starts mind you...


Privatisation.


But privatisation wasn't an accident.

It was quite deliberate and a total disaster (for the Treasury).


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Piccadilly Pilot wrote:
John Rowland wrote:
"Troy Steadman" wrote in message
news:c2bc7cec8cdadcff53954fa8985c15c7.125090@mygat e.mailgate.org...

not sure where "accident" finishes and "disaster" starts mind you...


Privatisation.


But privatisation wasn't an accident.

It was quite deliberate and a total disaster (for the Treasury).


That was supposed to read somewhat humourously, I'm not sure it worked.


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