Riot!
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glasgowcyclist
Über Member
We're not in court and in daily parlance, attacking police, looting shops and businesses, and setting fire to a hotel where families are living in fear, is commonly, and quite justifiably, referred to as rioting.
It's also worth noting that police are investigating at least one event as a potential terrorism offence. (I don't have the link right now as I'm heading home on the bus.)
spen666
Well-Known Member
Perhaps its time to stop taking everything so seriously and lighten up a bit and enjoy life
AndyRM
Elder Goth
F*cking hell, you're the one who brought it up as an idea, even if it was a joke.
Was it meant to be funny? You need a better writer if it was.
spen666
Well-Known Member
Who mentioned anything was a joke
FFS lighten up a bit and stop trying to argue anything anyone says. A throw away remark and you are so determined to argue about it.
Lighten up - there is a whole wonderful world out there to enjoy. Not everything needs to be argued
Right - I'm off to the foodbank for the rest of the afternoon - as I am aware there is a whole world out there and I can help out my fellow members of society better there than posting on the internet
Have fun and try not to get to worked up about everything
glasgowcyclist
Über Member
Your regular schtick is to interject with legal banalities and this was no different so maybe you should work on your comedic delivery a bit.
AndyRM
Elder Goth
Lol, I'm not arguing.
Enjoy your afternoon, your virtue has been well and truly signalled.
BoldonLad
Old man on a bike. Not a member of a clique.
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It is so thoughtful of Tommy to take time out from his holiday/hiding in Cyprus, and, concern himself with events back in the UK. All heart he is.
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matticus
Guru
Wise call by JSO:
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Just Stop Oil are calling a pause on further actions whilst civil unrest is continuing to affect many towns and cities around the country.
We recognise that the violence on our streets is endangering communities. In accordance with this and our commitment to nonviolence we do not want to stretch police resources such that they are unable to protect communities at risk.
We remain absolutely committed to the essential work we're doing – getting our government to do its duty to protect its people. They must sign a binding international treaty to end oil by 2030."
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Just Stop Oil are calling a pause on further actions whilst civil unrest is continuing to affect many towns and cities around the country.
We recognise that the violence on our streets is endangering communities. In accordance with this and our commitment to nonviolence we do not want to stretch police resources such that they are unable to protect communities at risk.
We remain absolutely committed to the essential work we're doing – getting our government to do its duty to protect its people. They must sign a binding international treaty to end oil by 2030."
Rusty Nails
Country Member
Brilliantly done:
You have broken my irony meter...
While getting in a bit of gratuitous virtue signalling in the same post.
glasgowcyclist
Über Member
While thugs terrorised communities elsewhere, this is what was going on in Glasgow at the weekend: The Govanhill Festival.
For those who don’t know, Govanhill is an area of the south of the city, historically a bit poor and run down, which has become home to a wide spectrum of immigrants. It has an annual festival where the community celebrates its diversity, puts on displays from the many cultures which make up the area and basically end up in the park at a massive party. Plenty of international dishes available, dancing, music, jugglers, drummers, family activities, it’s got everything.
The area, although small, has such a diverse composition that there are 88 languages spoken in just a couple of square miles.
And this isn’t unique in Glasgow, there are other multicultural events here. But it does show how strongly new arrivals bond with this city and how firmly we will reject the racism that others want to bring here.
For those who don’t know, Govanhill is an area of the south of the city, historically a bit poor and run down, which has become home to a wide spectrum of immigrants. It has an annual festival where the community celebrates its diversity, puts on displays from the many cultures which make up the area and basically end up in the park at a massive party. Plenty of international dishes available, dancing, music, jugglers, drummers, family activities, it’s got everything.
The area, although small, has such a diverse composition that there are 88 languages spoken in just a couple of square miles.
And this isn’t unique in Glasgow, there are other multicultural events here. But it does show how strongly new arrivals bond with this city and how firmly we will reject the racism that others want to bring here.
winjim
Welcome yourself into the new modern crisis
Latest word is that city centre protests have finished so they're expecting it to be calm until about 8 o'clock. My employer has provided safe spaces and taxis home or accomodation if people need it. Police are reporting they've been given additional powers. Everyone seems to be prepared and taking things seriously.
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Mazz
New Member
Very considerate and commendable offer by your employer.
lazybloke
Regular
Just had a rare browse of Facebook and unfriended an old colleague because her page was filled with hatred.
You can guess the sort of things:
Telling everyone from other countries to f*** off out of "GREAT Britain"...
Calling for the death penalty for foreign criminals...
'Humorous' memes suggesting violence towards foreigners is okay...
And a whole lot more.
The incredible thing is we worked at the Border Agency!
You can guess the sort of things:
Telling everyone from other countries to f*** off out of "GREAT Britain"...
Calling for the death penalty for foreign criminals...
'Humorous' memes suggesting violence towards foreigners is okay...
And a whole lot more.
The incredible thing is we worked at the Border Agency!