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Occupy...Brown Thomas

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    #92
    SEPT 23 1989
    Registered Users Posts: 43,028 ✭✭✭✭SEPT 23 1989


    I presume the troublemakers were rounded up and marched to their local barracks this morning


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    #93
    qo2cj1dsne8y4k
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    end of the road wrote: »
    actually, you need a hell of a lot of proof if you want to call a whole group of people wasters for attending a protest because of the actions of a small minority who caused trouble. so your claims are still stereotyping generalising made up baseless self righteous nonsense.


    Tell me again, what does brown Thomas have to do with how the country is being run?


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    #94
    qo2cj1dsne8y4k
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    mariaalice wrote: »
    yeah but what has that got to do with your ramblings about family income supplement, resorts centres and so on?


    Water tax is the only tax the majority of the unemployed are being asked to contribute towards. Our property tax that people who own their homes have to pay is supposed to go towards the upkeep of your area. But the money seems to be pumped into council estates and resources for those areas that contribute very little


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    #95
    endacl
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    LexieOnRale wrote: »
    They were escorted out of numerous establishments during working hours of the busiest day of the year. Don't need much more proof than that that they're wasters.

    The series of pics was funny. Is that the new thing? The 12 occupations of Xmas? Were they wearing silly jumpers?


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    #96
    end of the road
    Registered Users Posts: 29,077 ✭✭✭✭end of the road


    LexieOnRale wrote: »
    Tell me again, what does brown Thomas have to do with how the country is being run?

    tell me, who ever stated it had anything to do with running the country? also tell me, can you provide a source for your made up ramblings?
    LexieOnRale wrote: »
    Water tax is the only tax the majority of the unemployed are being asked to contribute towards. Our property tax that people who own their homes have to pay is supposed to go towards the upkeep of your area. But the money seems to be pumped into council estates and resources for those areas that contribute very little

    no the property tax was always going into the general pot. thats the reality. all the spin and lies about how it would be spent on your area were just that. lies and spin

    ticking a box on a form does not make you of a religion.



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    #97
    qo2cj1dsne8y4k
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    The general pot being the social abyss that is council estates.
    So why were they protesting in a private business?


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    #98
    end of the road
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    LexieOnRale wrote: »
    The general pot being the social abyss that is council estates.
    So why were they protesting in a private business?
    the general pot being the general pot. why were a few protesting in a private business? don't know, why don't you ask them? either way it doesn't change the fact that you spouted generalising stereotyping nonsense that you can't back up and you were caught out.

    ticking a box on a form does not make you of a religion.



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    #99
    haveringchick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,380 ✭✭✭haveringchick


    FalconGirl wrote: »
    I see Derek Byrne was in the mix again. He is such a f**king midget parasite. Always causing hassle.

    Derek hates to be left out of things
    He's such a working class hero dontchaknow


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    #100
    maudgonner
    Registered Users Posts: 5,455 ✭✭✭maudgonner


    I don't have any moral outrage to contribute, but just wanted to point out that this bit is hilarious:

    "As they returned down Grafton Street, a small group of protesters attempted to occupy another bank branch – the AIB, at the bottom of the street.
    However, the main bank was closed and only the ATM lobby open to the public – so the protest moved away within a few minutes."


    And the accompanying tweet: "Some exasperated 'Ah heres' from supporters at back of crowd when bunch went in to AIB that time."


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    #101
    haveringchick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,380 ✭✭✭haveringchick


    This bunch of clowns are getting desperate that their amateurish shenanigans are no longer getting them on the Gogglebox in the evenings
    Jesuis Derek is one of the most pathetic, neediest, narcissistic creatures on the planet
    He quite seriously compares himself with 1916 heroes and dead Maze hunger strikers,whereas he really only another sad Walter Mitty figure, a little nobody going nowhere fast
    He currently can't handle the fact that he had his 5 minutes of fame in the few hours he was in prison, that most of the intellectually challenged followers gave up on him when they realised he'd lied to them about being on hunger strike, and the bunch with him today are the scrapings of the bottom of the battle
    "0ccupying" (don't make me laugh) was Derek's last ditch at getting his fat gnome face back on the telly. That's all
    It's sad really


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    #102
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    haveringchick wrote: »
    This bunch of clowns are getting desperate that their amateurish shenanigans are no longer getting them on the Gogglebox in the evenings
    Jesuis Derek is one of the most pathetic, neediest, narcissistic creatures on the planet
    He quite seriously compares himself with 1916 heroes and dead Maze hunger strikers,whereas he really only another sad Walter Mitty figure, a little nobody going nowhere fast
    He currently can't handle the fact that he had his 5 minutes of fame in the few hours he was in prison, that most of the intellectually challenged followers gave up on him when they realised he'd lied to them about being on hunger strike, and the bunch with him today are the scrapings of the bottom of the battle
    "0ccupying" (don't make me laugh) was Derek's last ditch at getting his fat gnome face back on the telly. That's all
    It's sad really

    Talking of hunger-strikers, I caught a glimpse of that famous failed one in one shot, when they were "occupying" the bank.


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    #103
    end of the road
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    haveringchick wrote: »
    This bunch of clowns are getting desperate that their amateurish shenanigans are no longer getting them on the Gogglebox in the evenings
    Jesuis Derek is one of the most pathetic, neediest, narcissistic creatures on the planet
    He quite seriously compares himself with 1916 heroes and dead Maze hunger strikers,whereas he really only another sad Walter Mitty figure, a little nobody going nowhere fast
    He currently can't handle the fact that he had his 5 minutes of fame in the few hours he was in prison, that most of the intellectually challenged followers gave up on him when they realised he'd lied to them about being on hunger strike, and the bunch with him today are the scrapings of the bottom of the battle
    "0ccupying" (don't make me laugh) was Derek's last ditch at getting his fat gnome face back on the telly. That's all
    It's sad really
    you need to lose that chip on your shoulder over our boy derek

    ticking a box on a form does not make you of a religion.



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    #104
    Fluffy Cat 88
    Closed Accounts Posts: 338 ✭✭Fluffy Cat 88


    mariaalice wrote: »
    I never understood how people here do not get the concept of shift work, compressed hours ( which is what I do) and other non standard working arrangements, not every one works 9 to 5.30

    I've never worked 9 - 5 in my life. I do a 3 shift cycle myself. Plenty of people like us out there :)


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    #105
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    end of the road wrote: »
    the general pot being the general pot. why were a few protesting in a private business? don't know, why don't you ask them? either way it doesn't change the fact that you spouted generalising stereotyping nonsense that you can't back up and you were caught out.


    Haha caught out, are you for real? So you're admitting they don't even have a cause, they're just being vigilantes. Good to know


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    #106
    end of the road
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    LexieOnRale wrote: »
    Haha caught out, are you for real? So you're admitting they don't even have a cause, they're just being vigilantes. Good to know
    yes you were caught out. the general protest yesterday has a cause, and the vast majority at it have a cause. so i admitted nothing as there was nothing for me to admit. only a small few decided to occupy, they don't change the general message or its validity

    ticking a box on a form does not make you of a religion.



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    #107
    Bored_lad
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    end of the road wrote: »
    yes you were caught out. the general protest yesterday has a cause, and the vast majority at it have a cause. so i admitted nothing as there was nothing for me to admit. only a small few decided to occupy, they don't change the general message or its validity

    That protest yesterday had absolutely no cause at all. What does disturbing people who are just trying to do some shopping do to further their cause. Nothing it just angers people, also BTs didn't cause a recession or implement water charges these people just wanted to cause trouble.


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    #108
    Firewalkwithme
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    wp_rathead wrote: »
    It's Éirígí- absolutley nothing refreshing about them

    That tells me everything I needed to know.

    The Muppet Show on Tour in Dublin.


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    #109
    haveringchick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,380 ✭✭✭haveringchick


    end of the road wrote: »
    you need to lose that chip on your shoulder over our boy derek

    Our boy Derek, our boy Paul Murphy, our boy Gareth Brooks eotr
    Spotting a pattern here?.... Backing losers?....


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    #110
    Azalea
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,796 ✭✭✭Azalea


    end of the road wrote: »
    you need to lose that chip on your shoulder over our boy derek
    No shoulder chip required.

    I believe in the right to protest without violence or force or disruption. I think holding demonstrations and rallies is a great thing and have taken part in them. I would prefer people just to get out and protest instead of moaning about other people not protesting, or praising people who act the thug when protesting.

    But what exactly is the point of taking a protest to a shop?


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    #111
    end of the road
    Registered Users Posts: 29,077 ✭✭✭✭end of the road


    Bored_lad wrote: »
    That protest yesterday had absolutely no cause at all. What does disturbing people who are just trying to do some shopping do to further their cause. Nothing it just angers people, also BTs didn't cause a recession or implement water charges these people just wanted to cause trouble.
    the protest in general has a cause. protests will cause disruption, its a price we pay for democracy. the way of the world. if it angers a few begrudgers or ff/fg supporters well so be it. only a minority decided to occupy BTs and they do not change the validity of the general message of the general protest. they were a small element who do not represent the protest or the movement as a whole.
    haveringchick wrote: »
    Our boy Derek, our boy Paul Murphy, our boy Gareth Brooks eotr
    Spotting a pattern here?.... Backing losers?....

    Paul Murphy is doing a great job and is a breath of fresh air. he is an alternative to the same old. derek has been a great spokes person for the movement as a whole. yes he has made mistakes but he has admitted them, said sorry, and faced up to them, and took whatever came. he stands up for what he believes in.
    Azalea wrote: »
    No shoulder chip required.

    I believe in the right to protest without violence or force. I think holding demonstrations and rallies is a great thing and have taken part in them. I would prefer people just to get out and protest instead of moaning about other people not protesting, or praising people who act the thug when protesting.

    But what exactly is the point of taking a protest to a shop?
    the protest in bts had nothing to do with the general protest, just a few taking it upon themselves to occupy somewhere. they do not represent the general protest.

    ticking a box on a form does not make you of a religion.



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    #112
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    end of the road wrote: »
    the protest in general has a cause. protests will cause disruption, its a price we pay for democracy. the way of the world. if it angers a few begrudgers or ff/fg supporters well so be it. only a minority decided to occupy BTs and they do not change the validity of the generalmessage of the general protest. they were a small element who do not represent the protest or the movement as a whole.



    Paul Murphy is doing a great job and is a breath of fresh air. he is an alternative to the same old. derek has been a great spokes person for the movement as a whole. yes he has made mistakes but he has admitted them, said sorry, and faced up to them, and took whatever came. he stands up for what he believes in.


    the protest in bts had nothing to do with the general protest, just a few taking it upon themselves to occupy somewhere. they do not represent the general protest.

    Democracy?

    The majority voted in this government to make decisions for the country.

    Now a small group don't like it they go about disrupting peoples lives by protesting against a government that was democratically elected.

    They are the opposite of democratic.

    The best way to show their discontent is to use their vote in a few months and vote for a new party.


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    #113
    end of the road
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    JustTheOne wrote: »
    Democracy?

    The majority voted in this government to make decisions for the country.

    Now a small group don't like it they go about disrupting peoples lives by protesting against a government that was democratically elected.

    They are the opposite of democratic.

    The best way to show their discontent is to use their vote in a few months and vote for a new party.
    wrong i'm afraid, protest and the right to protest is as democratic as it gets. if that disrupts people a bit (who have no excuse not to plan ahead anyway as there was plenty of notice this protest was happening) thats just the price of democracy. the best way to show their discontent is to both protest and vote for a new party. protest is always democratic, and the general protest yesterday was democratic and just. the few who decided to occupy a shop don't represent the movement and didn't represent the vast majority of the protesters.

    ticking a box on a form does not make you of a religion.



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    #114
    JustTheOne
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    end of the road wrote: »
    wrong i'm afraid, protest and the right to protest is as democratic as it gets. if that disrupts people a bit (who have no excuse not to plan ahead anyway as there was plenty of notice this protest was happening) thats just the price of democracy. the best way to show their discontent is to both protest and vote for a new party. protest is always democratic, and the general protest eyesterday was democratic and just. the few who decided to occupy a shop don't represent the movement and didn't represent the vast majority of the protesters.

    Of course protest is aloud.

    But what in gods name was democratic and worthwhile about disrupting traffic and peoples lives?

    What if you were in a rush to see a sick relative in hospital or trying to get somewhere urgent on time?


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    #115
    smash
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    JustTheOne wrote: »
    Of course protest is aloud.

    How loud?


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    #116
    circadian
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    smash wrote: »
    How loud?

    11


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    #117
    JustTheOne
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    smash wrote: »
    How loud?

    Good Jaysus.


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    #118
    Sheeps
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    If you bring your anti government protest in to a private shop or any other private residence in order to cause disruption you should be arrested and failing that beaten the shite out of with batons.


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    #119
    smash
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    Sheeps wrote: »
    If you bring your anti government protest in to a private shop or any other private residence in order to cause disruption you should be arrested and failing that beaten the shite out of with batons.
    You should also be forced to do community service too!


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    #120
    eviltimeban
    Registered Users Posts: 5,100 ✭✭✭eviltimeban


    end of the road wrote: »
    the few who decided to occupy a shop don't represent the movement and didn't represent the vast majority of the protesters.

    So you keep saying. :rolleyes:


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    #121
    end of the road
    Registered Users Posts: 29,077 ✭✭✭✭end of the road


    Sheeps wrote: »
    If you bring your anti government protest in to a private shop or any other private residence in order to cause disruption you should be arrested and failing that beaten the shite out of with batons.
    would be to costly and could make the situation worse. the gardai handled the situation very well and the right way
    eviltimeban wrote: »
    So you keep saying.
    yes as its a fact that i have to keep repeating because some don't seem to get it

    ticking a box on a form does not make you of a religion.



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