Thatchers eighties are back - London Riots - Page 8

Margaret Pilkington · 07-08-2011, 19:33

sooooooo....Cmon, another evening of excitement for you then.

garinda · 07-08-2011, 19:36

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Originally Posted by cmonstanley

its kicking off in enfield now

I hope you've got plenty of tissues handy.

Mancie · 07-08-2011, 19:58

The events of last night must have been dreadful for the residents of Tottenham and it's heartbreaking.. and I mean those who actually live in Tottenham...I'd be willing to bet money that those who burnt down shops with flats above may live anywhere else in London but not in Tottenham , to be frank those who have already marked that area down as some sort of gangster ridden place full of unemployed scum know nothing.
There has been reports on local news and questions asked since the man was shot last week..and like it or not somethings don't seem to add up... rumours are that the bloke was not armed and the only shots fired were by the police....yes only rumours and the facts need to be known.
Clashes with the police are nothing new have happenend all over the country from time to time.. but the tragedy is that some people are hell bent on using tensions in communities they have nothing to with as an excuse to rob and burn.

Margaret Pilkington · 07-08-2011, 20:13

Mancie.......you and I have not often agreed on subjects, but I have to say that your post is enlightening, and dare I say it, refreshing.
You have said what is being said on several news sites.

These events are heart rending for the law abiding people who live in Tottenham, because they are all being tarred with the same brush...that of being feral scum.
There are people who have lost their homes and their livilihood as a result of this violent and criminal behaviour.
I would have given you Karma for that post...but I have given out too much today. You are on my list. asap.

cmonstanley · 07-08-2011, 20:19

Spending cuts and police lay behind riot, locals say | Reuters

garinda · 07-08-2011, 20:25

Same as Margaret, I agree that that's a good, and balanced post Mancie.

I resided there for a while, and there are lots of decent people living and working there. Now sadly living amongst all this carnage.

These idiots have come from all over London, in order to have some sort of thrill.

You don't defecate on your own doorstep, and then burn the house down.

Margaret Pilkington · 07-08-2011, 20:27

Just a link......no comment at all then cmon...lazy posting.

Margaret Pilkington · 07-08-2011, 20:32

The people of this area are citing high unemployment and cuts in local services for the riots.(Reuters) There is nothing about criminal behaviour...which is what the looting and arson was.
There are deprived areas all over the country, many places are having to face cuts in services...yet the people don't riot......they don't set their local amenities on fire.

garinda · 07-08-2011, 21:11

Perhaps we should introduce the 100 meters looting dash, to London 2012.

9ct gold guaranteed.

garinda · 07-08-2011, 21:16

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

The people of this area are citing high unemployment and cuts in local services for the riots.(Reuters) There is nothing about criminal behaviour...which is what the looting and arson was.
There are deprived areas all over the country, many places are having to face cuts in services...yet the people don't riot......they don't set their local amenities on fire.

Wasn't there a big riot in Jarrow?

In which the poor, and disadvantaged jobless, rose up, stole from the local shops, and then set the whole place ablaze?

It was a march?

Oh right.

My mistake.