Riots.
Aug 9th 2011, 5:24 am
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Re: Riots.
Originally Posted by billingham
The worrying thing about all of this is that there is a sense of co-ordination in the rioting. Social networking sites, text messaging - the rioters are dodging the police and striking where they are weakest.
We need to know who these ring leaders are - if they are allowed to continue then there will always be mindless youths willing to enter the fray.
Back in the good old days we would have just shipped them all off to Oz - don't you dare!
We need to know who these ring leaders are - if they are allowed to continue then there will always be mindless youths willing to enter the fray.
Back in the good old days we would have just shipped them all off to Oz - don't you dare!
Aug 9th 2011, 7:02 am
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Re: Riots.
Originally Posted by billingham
Back in the good old days we would have just shipped them all off to Oz - don't you dare!
Now thats an idea but the way this country is going we would literally have less than half of the population left.....oooh we could be just like NZ then so not such a bad idea
Do I think it is correct to shoot people? ...uh no! However if some thug tries to shoot me I would quite happily retaliate with equivalent force and better aim!
Unfortunately we live in a world where the police have to protect themselves from discredulous individuals should we equip the police with scissors to go to sword fight?...No!
Aug 9th 2011, 7:10 am
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Re: Riots.
Originally Posted by Genesis
Yes social networking has much to do with the orchestration. I always knew there was a valid reason why I loathed all this social networking and moblie phones obsession most people seem to have!!!!!!!
Aug 9th 2011, 7:17 am
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Re: Riots.
Have just seen Theresa May on the news.
She dosn't exactly inspire confidence.
She is talking about communites rising up against the thugs but I think that's ridiculous. People should be allowed to stay in their homes and feel safe.
We should borrow some water cannons from Northern Ireland and send in the horses. Don't agree whatsoever with shooting at them.
She dosn't exactly inspire confidence.
She is talking about communites rising up against the thugs but I think that's ridiculous. People should be allowed to stay in their homes and feel safe.
We should borrow some water cannons from Northern Ireland and send in the horses. Don't agree whatsoever with shooting at them.
Aug 9th 2011, 7:21 am
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Re: Riots.
This is what will occur in any society where the punishment is no longer a deterrent for the crime. The UK works on a system of human rights for the offender and the victim, unfortunately the victim receives his lot from the offender who then hides behind 'human rights' from do-gooders well out of the real World. In a society which is rapidly reducing law enforcement numbers on the street the extremists are always going to be waiting their chance to exploit law abiding organizations.
The people of the UK are already petitioning for re-instatement of corporal punishment and abolishment of the EEC human rights umbrella simply because we have to establish a 'punishment to suit the crime' to try to claw back troublesome areas.
Any one out there with a mask and throwing missiles is guilty.....no matter what skirt they try to hide behind....
The people of the UK are already petitioning for re-instatement of corporal punishment and abolishment of the EEC human rights umbrella simply because we have to establish a 'punishment to suit the crime' to try to claw back troublesome areas.
Any one out there with a mask and throwing missiles is guilty.....no matter what skirt they try to hide behind....
Aug 9th 2011, 7:32 am
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Re: Riots.
Originally Posted by Stormer999
This is what will occur in any society where the punishment is no longer a deterrent for the crime. The UK works on a system of human rights for the offender and the victim, unfortunately the victim receives his lot from the offender who then hides behind 'human rights' from do-gooders well out of the real World. In a society which is rapidly reducing law enforcement numbers on the street the extremists are always going to be waiting their chance to exploit law abiding organizations.
The people of the UK are already petitioning for re-instatement of corporal punishment and abolishment of the EEC human rights umbrella simply because we have to establish a 'punishment to suit the crime' to try to claw back troublesome areas.
Any one out there with a mask and throwing missiles is guilty.....no matter what skirt they try to hide behind....
The people of the UK are already petitioning for re-instatement of corporal punishment and abolishment of the EEC human rights umbrella simply because we have to establish a 'punishment to suit the crime' to try to claw back troublesome areas.
Any one out there with a mask and throwing missiles is guilty.....no matter what skirt they try to hide behind....
He said he never thought he would see London on Fire again!!!!
Aug 9th 2011, 7:52 am
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Re: Riots.
The Tories are in power pushing budget cuts after giving their mates in the city £62 billion (averting a recession but seeding a depression), normal businesses are no better off and the market is fearful. Youth unemployment has been over 20% for at least 6 months and unions are striking. Now we just need the army on the streets to complete the feeling of division between government and those out of work.
Promise better job creation schemes to avert social conflict? No! Just get the army out there with water cannon, rubber bullets and tear gas to really stir up problems.
Just like the old days again, with a sad air of inevitability
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Promise better job creation schemes to avert social conflict? No! Just get the army out there with water cannon, rubber bullets and tear gas to really stir up problems.
Just like the old days again, with a sad air of inevitability
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Aug 9th 2011, 7:56 am
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Re: Riots.
Originally Posted by Charismatic
The Tories are in power pushing budget cuts after giving their mates in the city £62 billion (averting a recession but seeding a depression), normal businesses are no better off and the market is fearful. Youth unemployment has been over 20% for at least 6 months and unions are striking. Now we just need the army on the streets to complete the feeling of division between government and those out of work.
Promise better job creation schemes to avert social conflict? No! Just get the army out there with water cannon, rubber bullets and tear gas to really stir up problems.
Just like the old days again, with a sad air of inevitability.
Promise better job creation schemes to avert social conflict? No! Just get the army out there with water cannon, rubber bullets and tear gas to really stir up problems.
Just like the old days again, with a sad air of inevitability
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Aug 9th 2011, 7:58 am
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Re: Riots.
Originally Posted by DandJMay
Just had a chat with my lovely 93 year old Grandad who today is not going out for his milk and paper, he thinks its best he stays in. Where are his Human Rights????
He said he never thought he would see London on Fire again!!!!
He said he never thought he would see London on Fire again!!!!
I hope he has nice neighbours who will look out for him.
Aug 9th 2011, 8:02 am
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Re: Riots.
Originally Posted by Charismatic
The Tories are in power pushing budget cuts after giving their mates in the city £62 billion (averting a recession but seeding a depression), normal businesses are no better off and the market is fearful. Youth unemployment has been over 20% for at least 6 months and unions are striking. Now we just need the army on the streets to complete the feeling of division between government and those out of work.
Promise better job creation schemes to avert social conflict? No! Just get the army out there with water cannon, rubber bullets and tear gas to really stir up problems.
Just like the old days again, with a sad air of inevitability.
Promise better job creation schemes to avert social conflict? No! Just get the army out there with water cannon, rubber bullets and tear gas to really stir up problems.
Just like the old days again, with a sad air of inevitability
.In the past, unemployed people rioted for jobs - now they are just rioting for a free plasma TV.
Aug 9th 2011, 8:05 am
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Re: Riots.
Some people could see this coming.
Police chief's warning of a return to '80s-style riots
From Daily Mail April 2009 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...#ixzz1UW6XhqX4
Police chief's warning of a return to '80s-style riots
From Daily Mail April 2009 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...#ixzz1UW6XhqX4
Aug 9th 2011, 8:11 am
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Re: Riots.
Originally Posted by martyc
Bless him!
I hope he has nice neighbours who will look out for him.
I hope he has nice neighbours who will look out for him.
Thankfully yes, i have never once in my life heard him sound deflated. He is rocked and shocked, as we all are, by this.
Aug 9th 2011, 8:25 am
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Re: Riots.
Originally Posted by billingham
It is not like the old days for one very simple reason - skilled people used to be out of work, whereas many of those youths on the street are simply unemployable.
. The suggestion that all these people are unemployable is preposterous, their prospects are just shit. There is much to riot about in the UK although I don’t think people generally know that yet.
Aug 9th 2011, 8:28 am
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Re: Riots.
Originally Posted by Charismatic
The Tories are in power pushing budget cuts after giving their mates in the city £62 billion (averting a recession but seeding a depression)
Aug 9th 2011, 8:34 am
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Re: Riots.
Originally Posted by billingham
Same old, same old. Depressing. Glad I am not there.
I thought it was that Scottish PM, back in 2008/9? You know, the one who increased public spending by 120% and ended "boom and bust".
