London and UK riots (started in Tottenham 10:30PM, 6th Aug)

crushproof

http://yfrog.com/ki67btjj
Liverpool going up in flames now aswell by the looks of it.....christ almighty!
http://twitter.com/#!/damiontucker23

Biggins

WolfForager wrote: »

Army+Rubber bullets = Good night rioters.

In fairness, it didn't exactly work too well in Northern Ireland.

Jelle1880

ShamoBuc wrote: »

Well they were wrecking Croyden for a long time before the police arrived - what difference would them having guns have made when they weren't even there.

At least police wouldn't constantly have to back off.
Honestly, I've seen some riots in Belgium and cops don't mess about, out come the batons, the dogs, the watercannon, the tear-gas,...

anniehoo

CANNOT believe what is going on tonight! The police are stretched to the max and Sky news are basically saying that any "yoke" in the area "do what ya like cos nobody will get ya". Im actually dumbfounded watchin the news now...:eek:

DominoDub

Lets hope the Dubs do well in the Hurling & Football Semi Finals to create a happy vibe in the city.

amacachi

Biggins wrote: »

I know there is probably meaning in what Sky news is saying but how exactly do you raise a public building to the ground by fire?
Did the fire push it up out of the basement?

(There probably is a proper explanation but it just sounds weird every time they say it)

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/raze

Ulysses Gaze

amacachi wrote: »

As has been said before, whatever criticism I may have of the Gardaí, they always make sure that if things do get out of hand they get out of hand in their favour.

Agreed.

I also think the Irish Government wouldn't pussyfoot around with the scum and would give the Guards free reign to 'end the trouble the way you see fit'.

coonecb1

They should call in Homer with the snow plow:

"Mr. Plow, that's my name. That name again, is Mr. Plow".

He'd clear the scum off the streets in no time

Pompey Magnus

up for anything wrote: »

All football cancelled tomorrow because of the riots...except Millwall and Leeds who have declared it "Ladies Day."

I get the Millwall reference, but why Leeds ?

ItsAWindUp

BastardPrince wrote: »

Rioting starting in Belfast i hear.

Also 1400 police on the street in London tonight, 5000 for the royal wedding apparently.

You can see where their priorities are!

oppenheimer1

Biggins wrote: »

I know there is probably meaning in what Sky news is saying but how exactly do you raise a public building to the ground by fire?
Did the fire push it up out of the basement?

(There probably is a proper explanation but it just sounds weird every time they say it)

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/raze

gooch2k9

Biggins wrote: »

I know there is probably meaning in what Sky news is saying but how exactly do you raise a public building to the ground by fire?
Did the fire push it up out of the basement?

(There probably is a proper explanation but it just sounds weird every time they say it)

Raze not raise.

up for anything

Biggins wrote: »

I know there is probably meaning in what Sky news is saying but how exactly do you raise a public building to the ground by fire?
Did the fire push it up out of the basement?

(There probably is a proper explanation but it just sounds weird every time they say it)

Raze not raise.

KeithAFC

Liverpool now? Oh please don't come here. I want to be able to go to the shops and actually pay for stuff.

Chardee MacDennis

Wertz wrote: »

Students tend not to be perceived as carrying a concealed firearm or a blade...and disenfranchised youth tend not to attack Tory party HQ or high profile city centre buildings.

As for the conspiracy stuff (as much as I usually prescribe), this is just a case of cops caught short, spread thin and being on the backfoot....in the face of a sudden dawning among the rioters, that they can do wtf they like, which they are thriving on...

true re the first. but i just dont know about the second, its a nice excuse to step up policing and divert money from social programmes to the police force...

ItsAWindUp

KeithAFC wrote: »

Liverpool now? Oh please don't come here. I want to be able to go to the shops and actually pay for stuff.

Why, just take it for free:D

Run_to_da_hills

Cop station alight in B'ham.

decembersun77

starviewadams wrote: »

Hopefully the scum here in Dublin won't get any ideas!

Well It doesn't take a 'scumbag'. Anyone would riot if their caged was rattled enought. I noticed since the recession Dublin has got much angerier and there is a lot more tension than before.

Ulysses Gaze

Ulysses Gaze wrote: »

Agreed.

I also think the Irish Government wouldn't pussyfoot around with the scum and would give the Guards free reign to 'end the trouble the way you see fit'.

The Gardai would wade in with a few scelps of a hurl. LOL

coonecb1

Biggins wrote: »

I know there is probably meaning in what Sky news is saying but how exactly do you raise a public building to the ground by fire?
Did the fire push it up out of the basement?

(There probably is a proper explanation but it just sounds weird every time they say it)

It's not "raise".

It's "raze"

K-9

OPENROAD wrote: »

So tempted to use the roll eyes here but I won't

Yep, smug fecker!

1:46 in.

budgemook

DominoDub wrote: »

Lets hope the Dubs do well in the Hurling & Football Semi Finals to create a happy vibe in the city.

I'd prefer a riot tbh

Richard Hillman

Deleted User wrote: »

The anchorwoman on Sky News sounds absolutely exhausted.

They talked to her on the phone as she was on her way in. She got caught up in a lot of it and got lost around London trying to get to work.

darkmaster2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjGEMALNAjc&feature=player_embedded#at=399

Biggins

oppenheimer1 wrote: »

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/raze

gooch2k9 wrote: »

Raze not raise.

Aaaa... that explains it. I knew there was a decent reason.

Every time (every 10 minutes) Sky says it, it sounds like "raise" instead of "raZe".

murpho999

Biggins wrote: »

I know there is probably meaning in what Sky news is saying but how exactly do you raise a public building to the ground by fire?
Did the fire push it up out of the basement?

(There probably is a proper explanation but it just sounds weird every time they say it)

It's not raise but raze which means to level to the ground.

ItsAWindUp

Ulysses Gaze wrote: »

Agreed.

I also think the Irish Government wouldn't pussyfoot around with the scum and would give the Guards free reign to 'end the trouble the way you see fit'.

That'll be amusing : " Ah cmon, get away outta that will ya, get out of it ya pup ya!"

Wertz

Biggins wrote: »

I know there is probably meaning in what Sky news is saying but how exactly do you raise a public building to the ground by fire?
Did the fire push it up out of the basement?

(There probably is a proper explanation but it just sounds weird every time they say it)

Raze...

[edit] beaten to it

RobitTV

These stupid scum are everywhere tonight they are driving around in cars with a smile on their face :mad::mad:

oppenheimer1

Central distribution centre for Sony has been hit.