Riots in England

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  • dunkman
    dunkman Posts: 19,646
    i disagree dimitris.. this looting and mindless violence that is taking place is not an expression of democracy. the army is there for defense.. i see no difference if the threat comes from within or without.


    the majority of these idiots couldn't spell democracy... they are only doing for this for new trainers, jeans, phones or a TV.
    oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
  • catefrances
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    dunkman wrote:
    i disagree dimitris.. this looting and mindless violence that is taking place is not an expression of democracy. the army is there for defense.. i see no difference if the threat comes from within or without.


    the majority of these idiots couldn't spell democracy... they are only doing for this for new trainers, jeans, phones or a TV.


    i have to say, im quite keen on the cons bosey zips.. but im not gonna riot about it. 8-)
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  • Jason P
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    First spot we hit it was my liquor store,
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  • Drowned Out
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    Now imagine if the Iranians or Libyans began training and arming these rebels….


  • would you be okay with the army being sent in to secure peace?
    i think from the moment army goes on street,then no democracy exist..

    i disagree dimitris.. this looting and mindless violence that is taking place is not an expression of democracy. the army is there for defense.. i see no difference if the threat comes from within or without.

    I both agree and disagree. Considering this whole thing started due to authority shooting a man, armed military presence (Marshall Law) will goad these brain dead morons further. Hand guns have already been seen and rioters have shot at police, we don't need them trying to further prove the Country can't handle the situation.
    On the other hand, the Police are over stretched and certainly not coping in certain areas (Manchester was literally a game of cat and mouse) so we could do with a strong authoritive presence that won't take any shit... only trouble is, if they bring in the military, the Government have to admit they're not coping and that won't happen; ten minutes after a car fire was started in Coventry last night, the Chief Inspector tweeted that Coventry was calm and there were no disturbances. They're playing it down BIG TIME.

    Cameron announced water cannons are on stand-by... that's something I guess.
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  • dunkman wrote:
    the UK? you mean England

    What was the nationality of the little shit that was arrested for trying to instigate riots on Facebook?

    That's right...

    Scottish. ;)
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  • Mango
    Mango Brisbane, Australia (via Dublin, Ireland) Posts: 1,049
    Why would the army be needed?!!? The problem here is that it is no longer acceptable to give someone a belt with a baton cause every little fucker has their camera phones on them looking to accuse them of battery & assault. The incident that took place in Tottenham is now a completely seperate issue to what has been happening across the UK. If this is deemed a crisis call a curfew and when the old bill come across these little scumbags they should baton charge them and not have to be afraid of the consequences. At the moment they don't fear the police or what awaits them after this all settles down (what an asbo or community service?). It pisses me off seeing the complete lack of respect for peoples property and right to earn a living.

    Thats my 2 cent anyway.
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  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725

    i disagree dimitris.. this looting and mindless violence that is taking place is not an expression of democracy. the army is there for defense.. i see no difference if the threat comes from within or without.
    if they use army in this....will use it as well easily in the next strike,the next demostration...for defense as u said...
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  • Ms. Haiku
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    I'm thinking of you all across the pond. I hope you are safe.
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  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    I both agree and disagree. Considering this whole thing started due to authority shooting a man, armed military presence (Marshall Law) will goad these brain dead morons further. Hand guns have already been seen and rioters have shot at police, we don't need them trying to further prove the Country can't handle the situation.
    On the other hand, the Police are over stretched and certainly not coping in certain areas (Manchester was literally a game of cat and mouse) so we could do with a strong authoritive presence that won't take any shit... only trouble is, if they bring in the military, the Government have to admit they're not coping and that won't happen; ten minutes after a car fire was started in Coventry last night, the Chief Inspector tweeted that Coventry was calm and there were no disturbances. They're playing it down BIG TIME.

    Cameron announced water cannons are on stand-by... that's something I guess.
    police can solve it..they dont want to use to much violence..there special teams in police can do the job..they let this go different..all is politics..nothing to do with people in the streets or police work..its a fuckin politic game..
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  • Hinn
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    Clapham Junction, 2-3 minutes drive up the road, is VERY smashed. 1 place went on fire, but didn't spread.
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  • Hinn
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    dunkman wrote:
    i disagree dimitris.. this looting and mindless violence that is taking place is not an expression of democracy. the army is there for defense.. i see no difference if the threat comes from within or without.


    the majority of these idiots couldn't spell democracy... they are only doing for this for new trainers, jeans, phones or a TV.
    One guy had a sack of rice. Some girls had armfuls of crisps. Some kid was riding away with a shopping basket of cola.
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  • FinsburyParkCarrots
    FinsburyParkCarrots Seattle, WA Posts: 12,223
    Hey, Dunk! The riots have hit Scotland:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW0356br ... r_embedded
  • Hinn
    Hinn Posts: 1,517
    Hey, Dunk! The riots have hit Scotland:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW0356br ... r_embedded
    I thought this was gonna be about Neil Lennon
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  • catefrances
    catefrances Posts: 29,003

    i disagree dimitris.. this looting and mindless violence that is taking place is not an expression of democracy. the army is there for defense.. i see no difference if the threat comes from within or without.
    if they use army in this....will use it as well easily in the next strike,the next demostration...for defense as u said...

    strikes do not need defending against. nor do demonstrations as a rule. what is happening in the england is rioting for riotings sake. its gotten so far out of hand the police seem hamstrung. im sure theyd dearly love to use the force needed to quell the violence. these people need to go back to their homes and take stock of the destruction theyve created. do they even know why theyre rioting anymore, or has it just become opportunistic? mob mentality is not a pretty thing.
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  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725

    i disagree dimitris.. this looting and mindless violence that is taking place is not an expression of democracy. the army is there for defense.. i see no difference if the threat comes from within or without.
    if they use army in this....will use it as well easily in the next strike,the next demostration...for defense as u said...

    strikes do not need defending against. nor do demonstrations as a rule. what is happening in the england is rioting for riotings sake. its gotten so far out of hand the police seem hamstrung. im sure theyd dearly love to use the force needed to quell the violence. these people need to go back to their homes and take stock of the destruction theyve created. do they even know why theyre rioting anymore, or has it just become opportunistic? mob mentality is not a pretty thing.
    i saw the movie in the past..if army is used...will be used in all the difficult cases..police have teams to solve it..they dont want to..they want all this hate-violence to put out..and go in peace alone..
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  • dunkman
    dunkman Posts: 19,646
    Mango wrote:
    Why would the army be needed?!!? The problem here is that it is no longer acceptable to give someone a belt with a baton cause every little fucker has their camera phones on them looking to accuse them of battery & assault. The incident that took place in Tottenham is now a completely seperate issue to what has been happening across the UK. If this is deemed a crisis call a curfew and when the old bill come across these little scumbags they should baton charge them and not have to be afraid of the consequences. At the moment they don't fear the police or what awaits them after this all settles down (what an asbo or community service?). It pisses me off seeing the complete lack of respect for peoples property and right to earn a living.

    Thats my 2 cent anyway.
    oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
  • dunkman
    dunkman Posts: 19,646
    Hey, Dunk! The riots have hit Scotland:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW0356br ... r_embedded


    that is funny as hell.... :lol::lol:
    oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
  • dunkman
    dunkman Posts: 19,646
    dunkman wrote:
    the UK? you mean England

    What was the nationality of the little shit that was arrested for trying to instigate riots on Facebook?

    That's right...

    Scottish. ;)

    that he is... still doesnt detract from the fact that these are English riots... not UK. This is like when you shites claim Andy Murray to be British when he's in a final... but Scottish if he gets put out 1st round ;)

    instigating a riot and being part of one are two separate things. ;)
    oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    dunkman wrote:

    the UK? you mean England

    The news here is calling it UK Riots :?
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