There are some big riots going on in England right now

Discussion in 'Economics' started by morganist, Aug 6, 2011.

  1. "People are seeing images of lines of police literally running away from rioters," he said. "For young people that is incredibly empowering. They are breaking the rules. They are getting away with it. No one is able to stop them."

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    "We have time in the next 12 months to rebuild, to repair the damage that has been done," he said. "I'm not saying it will be done overnight, but this is what we are going to do."



    Read more: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/top/all/7690652.html#ixzz1Ua1OSLcX

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    My comment on the last quote. Nobody rebuilt Detroit after the race riots.
     
    #261     Aug 9, 2011
  2. Larson

    Larson Guest


    Sign that fella up for Middle-linebacker!! Or one hell of a trap-blocker.
     
    #262     Aug 9, 2011
  3. Lucrum

    Lucrum


    I love it when justice prevails.
     
    #263     Aug 9, 2011
  4. Lucrum

    Lucrum

    I see no reason to think things are going to change.
     
    #264     Aug 9, 2011
  5. Lucrum

    Lucrum


    Stupid is as stupid does I suppose.
     
    #265     Aug 9, 2011
  6. BSAM

    BSAM

    Waaaait just a minute. Are you telling me that law enforcement in England doesn't carry guns?
     
    #266     Aug 9, 2011
  7. Larson

    Larson Guest


    I deleted the comment, wanting to focus on GB, but, yeah, although conditions appear calm at the moment, under the surface, there is instabilty. And, I fear it will be worse, if it does erupt. I secured a place out in the foothills and my wife thinks I am nuts, I hope she is right.
     
    #267     Aug 9, 2011
  8. Russian police probably make fun of UK police right now . Russia doesn't F*ck around when something like this happens.
     
    #268     Aug 9, 2011
  9. morganist

    morganist Guest

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    No I am not doing that.
     
    #269     Aug 9, 2011
  10. morganist

    morganist Guest

    0209: LBC radio apparently just reporting that British Transport Police have confirmed disturbances on Silver Street in Enfield. Developing…

    0206: Reports now that arsonists in Thamesmead may be near a primary school. Obviously the school is empty and the reports are not confirmed, but we’re working on it.

    0204: Unconfirmed reports that the arsonists in Thamesmead are mobile and moving towards the town centre there. Near Crossway Gym.

    0201: Houses near Linton Mead (Thamesmead area) are apparently on fire. Confirming.

    0156: Reports that Thamesmead is suffering from arsonists – stand by.

    I don't know where Thamesmead is but it is hitting suburbs now.

    This is time it usually hits. So watch it for the next hour.
     
    #270     Aug 9, 2011