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

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    #2582
    [Deleted User]
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    They need to get tough on it, zero tolerance is the only way.

    Cant help but think that if this was in the States people would be getting blown away by now.


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    #2583
    Logical Fallacy
    Registered Users Posts: 5,933 ✭✭✭Logical Fallacy


    cisk wrote: »
    They need to get tough on it, zero tolerance is the only way.

    Cant help but think that if this was in the States people would be getting blown away by now.

    Yeah, the cops.


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    #2584
    thecornflake
    Registered Users Posts: 784 ✭✭✭thecornflake


    Some great deals on ebay coming up i'd say.


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    #2585
    cosmicfart
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,298 ✭✭✭cosmicfart


    cisk wrote: »
    They need to get tough on it, zero tolerance is the only way.

    Cant help but think that if this was in the States people would be getting blown away by now.

    thank god england is not gun crazy as the states so


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    #2586
    brummytom
    Registered Users Posts: 10,572 ✭✭✭✭brummytom


    stovelid wrote: »
    He must be out on the streets kicking off. :)
    I was at home bricking it!


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    #2587
    Rawhead
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,076 ✭✭✭Rawhead


    cisk wrote: »
    They need to get tough on it, zero tolerance is the only way.

    Cant help but think that if this was in the States people would be getting blown away by now.

    I hear what your saying, but this is really unprecedented stuff. It's fluid and they keep moving. Some want to have a pop at the police but most seem to be little scrotes robbing stuff.
    Tonight will be the make or break for the police.


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    #2588
    [Deleted User]
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    At least you can protect your own property without fear of doing time for hurting some scumbag.


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    #2589
    Witchie
    Registered Users Posts: 5,597 ✭✭✭Witchie


    My dad reckons that all those arrested should be chained up in chain gangs and made to clean up the cities they have wrecked. Kick up the arse every time they stop.


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    #2590
    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    RobitTV wrote: »
    12.46 BREAKING The 26-year-old man shot in Croydon last night has died.
    RobitTV, link to official sources and stop posting in bold.
    Thanks.

    Btw,
    http://www.independent.ie/world-news/europe/man-shot-in-riots-dies-in-hospital-2842950.html
    A 26-year-old man shot in a car during riots in Croydon last night has died in hospital, Scotland Yard said today.
    A number of large fires were set by rioters and looters in the town including a huge blaze which gutted furniture business Reeves which was torched as violence spread across London.
    Amid the disorder Scotland Yard said it had found a 26-year-old man in a car suffering from gunshot wounds.
    Police were called at about 9.15 last night to reports the man had been found injured in Warrington Road, Croydon.
    A spokesman said: "Two other people, believed to be in their late 20s, were also at the scene. They were arrested for handling stolen goods and taken to a south London police station."
    The man was taken to a south London hospital where he is described as being in a serious condition.
    The shooting is being investigated by Scotland Yard's Trident operational command unit, which deals with gun crime in the black community.
    The Reeves family said their lives had been ruined by the fire.
    Owner Trevor Reeves told Sky News: "It has just provided my family and the 15 or 20 staff and families that were supported, it's just completely destroyed.
    "Words fail me. It's just gone, it's five generations. My father is distraught at the moment. It's just mindless thuggery."


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    #2591
    LondonIrish90
    Closed Accounts Posts: 882 ✭✭✭LondonIrish90


    RobitTV wrote: »
    I think so and it could spread more up north tonight because most of the officers will be in london

    You are a genuine idiot.


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    #2592
    Rawhead
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,076 ✭✭✭Rawhead


    Can a curfew be imposed without declaring martial law?


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    #2593
    stovelid
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    Witchie wrote: »
    chained up in chain gangs

    You have to do that in case it's an unchained gang and they run away.


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    #2594
    Godot.
    Registered Users Posts: 528 ✭✭✭Godot.


    Why do you all give a sh!t? I don't believe every single one of you have family or friends in London.

    Worse stuff happening around the world right this minute.


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    #2595
    Lollipops23
    Registered Users Posts: 5,420 ✭✭✭Lollipops23


    Witchie wrote: »
    My dad reckons that all those arrested should be chained up in chain gangs and made to clean up the cities they have wrecked. Kick up the arse every time they stop.

    they'd probably just make off with the sweeping brushes they were given. Really hope they get bored with this soon- surely they'll have ransacked every shop in the locality by now?
    Also, this "making people strip" thing- how are they going to make money off of people's socks and undies? This isn't just a greed thing, it's sick and twisted nutjobs looking to wreak havoc wherever they can.


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    #2596
    BooYa
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    #2597
    That_Guy
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    Godot. wrote: »
    Why do you all give a sh!t? I don't believe every single one of you have family or friends in London.

    Worse stuff happening around the world right this minute.

    :rolleyes:

    What an absolutely ridiculous post.


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    #2598
    baldbear
    Registered Users Posts: 5,564 ✭✭✭baldbear


    Could someone explain the Blackberry messaging service to me? There are calls to disable it. Are all androd-iphones not just Blackberry capable of organising rioting???


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    #2599
    cosmicfart
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,298 ✭✭✭cosmicfart


    Godot. wrote: »
    Why do you all give a sh!t? I don't believe every single one of you have family or friends in London.

    Worse stuff happening around the world right this minute.

    because its close to home and I believe that this sort of thing could easily, EASILY, explode over here to if the right/wrong spark was found


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    #2600
    Lollipops23
    Registered Users Posts: 5,420 ✭✭✭Lollipops23


    Godot. wrote: »
    Why do you all give a sh!t? I don't believe every single one of you have family or friends in London.

    Worse stuff happening around the world right this minute.

    I have several friends and 1 family member there right now, spread around London. I give a **** not onlu for their safety, but also because I'm genuinely unable to understand the mindset of the perpetrators- this isn't a revolution, there's no "cause" to fight for, it's just people taking scum to a whole new level.


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    #2601
    ahyeahok
    Closed Accounts Posts: 743 ✭✭✭ahyeahok


    Godot. wrote: »
    Why do you all give a sh!t? I don't believe every single one of you have family or friends in London.

    Worse stuff happening around the world right this minute.

    who said anyone gave a ****??


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    #2602
    SteelyDanJalapeno
    Registered Users Posts: 14,302 ✭✭✭✭SteelyDanJalapeno


    Godot. wrote: »
    Why do you all give a sh!t? I don't believe every single one of you have family or friends in London.

    Worse stuff happening around the world right this minute.

    :confused::confused::confused:

    This IS After hours,

    Its what we do


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    #2603
    stovelid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,252 ✭✭✭✭stovelid


    Godot. wrote: »
    Why do you all give a sh!t? I don't believe every single one of you have family or friends in London.

    Worse stuff happening around the world right this minute.

    Famines and bailouts are a bit of a downer compared to watching round-the-clock rioting.


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    #2604
    Spudmonkey
    Registered Users Posts: 2,892 ✭✭✭Spudmonkey


    Witchie wrote: »
    My dad reckons that all those arrested should be chained up in chain gangs and made to clean up the cities they have wrecked. Kick up the arse every time they stop.

    Witchie's dad for President! :D


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    #2605
    who the fug
    Registered Users Posts: 4,041 ✭✭✭who the fug


    That_Guy wrote: »
    :rolleyes:

    What an absolutely ridiculous post.


    More stupid than

    Marshall Law
    Shoot them
    get the Army out


    Posts


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    #2606
    cosmicfart
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,298 ✭✭✭cosmicfart


    stovelid wrote: »
    Famines and bailouts are a bit of a downer compared to watching round-the-clock rioting.


    there is something rather disturbing though about how engrossing all this is though aint there?


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    #2607
    stovelid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,252 ✭✭✭✭stovelid


    cosmicfart wrote: »
    there is something rather disturbing though about how engrossing all this is though aint there?

    Er yes.


    /flicks on sky for more riot porn


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    #2608
    cosmicfart
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,298 ✭✭✭cosmicfart


    stovelid wrote: »
    Er yes.


    /flicks on sky for more riot porn

    last time i watched this much SN was 9/11 :(


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    #2609
    brummytom
    Registered Users Posts: 10,572 ✭✭✭✭brummytom


    baldbear wrote: »
    Could someone explain the Blackberry messaging service to me? There are calls to disable it. Are all androd-iphones not just Blackberry capable of organising rioting???
    There's nothing to explain, really.

    It's basically a cross between instant messaging, and texting; or texting through the internet rather than a phone network.


    To blame the riots on BBM is ridiculous. It's one means of communication, if BBM didn't exist, they could text each other, chat on facebook, twitter etc. Or shock horror, maybe even use their mouths.

    I've got a Blackberry, like half the people in this country. It's not to blame, I don't even understand why the media even feel the need to mention it.


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    #2610
    baldbear
    Registered Users Posts: 5,564 ✭✭✭baldbear


    hipidy hop artist Jaja now on Sky. Jaysus.... It's because they don't have mums and are poor says Jaja....


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    #2611
    Happyman42
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,066 ✭✭✭✭Happyman42


    baldbear wrote: »
    Could someone explain the Blackberry messaging service to me? There are calls to disable it. Are all androd-iphones not just Blackberry capable of organising rioting???

    It's a private messaging service afaik. You set up and nominate people to be in a 'group' and they can conference with each other.


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