common link to the riots
Aug 15th 2011 | 4:28 pm
#166
da Bonehead
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 22,767
From: Lion in da jungle
Re: common link to the riots
I guess Cameron is just the poor sucker that found himself in power at a time it kicked off forcing his hand somewhat.
Aug 15th 2011 | 4:49 pm
#168
Account Open
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 4,298
From: Brisbane
Re: common link to the riots
Yes I'm aware of the news over there. But there has been no trigger event (that I know of?), so these are merely isolated incidents. They appear to be linked only via the use of certain media to coordinate times, places, etc.
The incidents demonstrate that the potential for mass unrest is very real. Over in the "trailer trash" forum there is a thread talking about the London riots....one poster says something to the effect of "It can't happen here, our police have guns and they shoot unarmed dealers dead, why would anyone riot here?".... Perhaps the post was intended in a sarcastic nature, but I can't help feeling that many Americans have a very false sense of security in this regard.
Over here in Australia, as you would know, in the lead up to bushfire season burn-offs are initiated to prevent a build up of "fuel". Right now across the USA, it seems to me that there is an enormous amount of fuel for the fire, should a trigger event occur and subsequently be widely disseminated online.
Have a look at this article:
http://abcnews.go.com/US/riot-fear-u...ry?id=14278479
American cities generally less segregated ?! The last time I was over in the states, rich and poor weren't exactly living side by side in perfect harmony.
The incidents demonstrate that the potential for mass unrest is very real. Over in the "trailer trash" forum there is a thread talking about the London riots....one poster says something to the effect of "It can't happen here, our police have guns and they shoot unarmed dealers dead, why would anyone riot here?".... Perhaps the post was intended in a sarcastic nature, but I can't help feeling that many Americans have a very false sense of security in this regard.
Over here in Australia, as you would know, in the lead up to bushfire season burn-offs are initiated to prevent a build up of "fuel". Right now across the USA, it seems to me that there is an enormous amount of fuel for the fire, should a trigger event occur and subsequently be widely disseminated online.
Have a look at this article:
http://abcnews.go.com/US/riot-fear-u...ry?id=14278479
There are signs of hope for the U.S. though. The chaos seen in Britain is less likely to occur here, because American cities are generally less segregated than Britain's. In addition, police forces in America have gotten much better at fighting and preventing crime and anti-social behavior.
Last edited by asprilla; Aug 15th 2011 at 4:52 pm.
Aug 15th 2011 | 6:39 pm
#169
Crazy Cat Lady
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 65,493
Re: common link to the riots
The incidents demonstrate that the potential for mass unrest is very real. Over in the "trailer trash" forum there is a thread talking about the London riots....one poster says something to the effect of "It can't happen here, our police have guns and they shoot unarmed dealers dead, why would anyone riot here?".... Perhaps the post was intended in a sarcastic nature, but I can't help feeling that many Americans have a very false sense of security in this regard.
