Vive_La_Villa Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Doesn’t anyone else think these protests in London are really irresponsible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Just now, Vive_La_Villa said: Doesn’t anyone else think these protests in London are really irresponsible? Of course. Its so utterly pointless as well. You think the American government will care in any capacity that we are protesting over here?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 9 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Of course. Its so utterly pointless as well. You think the American government will care in any capacity that we are protesting over here?? Protests are never pointless. People should always stand for what they believe in whatever way possible. But during a pandemic? I don’t get it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 I suspect a lot of people will get ill over the next couple of weeks due to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choffer Posted June 6, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted June 6, 2020 17 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Of course. Its so utterly pointless as well. You think the American government will care in any capacity that we are protesting over here?? No but I’ve seen a lot of people who are protesting in the US saying how encouraged they are that protests are happening around the world. And if you think people in this country aren’t learning about their place in the hierarchy, you’d be wrong. There is a big problem in the US but there are similar problems in many countries. These protests will make a positive impact in lots of ways. It won’t fix everything overnight but I believe it moves us forward. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Quote Serco wins Covid-19 test-and-trace contract despite £1m fine Calls for government to cancel £45m deal with outsourcing company over track record of poor performance Observer The Tory filth stuffing public cash into private failure, again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 7 minutes ago, choffer said: No but I’ve seen a lot of people who are protesting in the US saying how encouraged they are that protests are happening around the world. And if you think people in this country aren’t learning about their place in the hierarchy, you’d be wrong. There is a big problem in the US but there are similar problems in many countries. These protests will make a positive impact in lots of ways. It won’t fix everything overnight but I believe it moves us forward. It’s the wrong time to be doing them in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choffer Posted June 6, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted June 6, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: It’s the wrong time to be doing them in my opinion. You won’t be the only one with that opinion and that’s fine. I think it adds weight to the cause that so many are willing to protest at such a time. Characterising protesters are not caring about the virus is illegitimate, in my opinion. Anyway, this is all getting rather off topic. There’s other places we can talk about the protests. All I want to know is when I’m allowed to go see my partner again. Whilst I initially appreciated the time to myself I’ll beginning to miss her now. I wonder when Boris will let me in her house. Edited June 6, 2020 by choffer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 1 minute ago, choffer said: You won’t be the only one with that opinion and that’s fine. I think it adds weight to the cause that so many are willing to protest at such a time. Characterising protesters are not caring about the virus is illegitimate, in my opinion. Maybe because of the way the govt handled Cummings they think they can do what they want now. But they are not caring about the NHS or the people that have died from the virus. That's a fact! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 4 minutes ago, choffer said: You won’t be the only one with that opinion and that’s fine. I think it adds weight to the cause that so many are willing to protest at such a time. Characterising protesters are not caring about the virus is illegitimate, in my opinion. Anyway, this is all getting rather off topic. There’s other places we can talk about the protests. All I want to know is when I’m allowed to go see my partner again. Whilst I initially appreciated the time to myself I’ll beginning to miss her now. I wonder when Boris will let me in her house. Most of the protesters are young. If they get Covid they will be fine. But if they pass it on to an elderly or vulnerable person it could be fatal. Very selfish people in my opinion. Go see your partner whenever you want. If thousands of people can stand close together for hours I’m sure you can visit a persons house. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choffer Posted June 6, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted June 6, 2020 1 minute ago, PaulC said: Maybe because of the way the govt handled Cummings they think they can do what they want now. But they are not caring about the NHS or the people that have died from the virus. That's a fact! As I’ve said, I believe that narrative to be a false equivalence. Seeing the care many are taking to socially distance, wear masks, bring sanitiser, I prefer to believe that they feel the matter is sufficiently important to protest even with the pandemic. I find it interesting that some people are getting much more exercised about protesters than they were about people having VE Day street parties or thronging to beaches and tourist sites. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 43 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Doesn’t anyone else think these protests in London are really irresponsible? It’s completely idiotic and risks the lives and heath of thousands of people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Just now, choffer said: As I’ve said, I believe that narrative to be a false equivalence. Seeing the care many are taking to socially distance, wear masks, bring sanitiser, I prefer to believe that they feel the matter is sufficiently important to protest even with the pandemic. I find it interesting that some people are getting much more exercised about protesters than they were about people having VE Day street parties or thronging to beaches and tourist sites. Yes but nobody said that was ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, choffer said: I find it interesting that some people are getting much more exercised about protesters than they were about people having VE Day street parties or thronging to beaches and tourist sites. The scales are completely different. A handful of people on a driveway or thousands in a huge huddle for hours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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choffer Posted June 6, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted June 6, 2020 1 minute ago, PaulC said: Yes but nobody said that was ok What? Literally nobody? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PaulC Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Just now, choffer said: What? Literally nobody? I didn't see any posts on here saying it was fine. People have been praising Mings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 I believe the official government line is that you can now interpret any law, rule or guidance to suit yourself. There was a huge **** off given to the rules, they’ve lost all authority on the subject. This is how myopic they are, absolutely no consideration of the next chess move. Good luck with the brexit negotiations. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 1 minute ago, chrisp65 said: I believe the official government line is that you can now interpret any law, rule or guidance to suit yourself. There was a huge **** off given to the rules, they’ve lost all authority on the subject. This is how myopic they are, absolutely no consideration of the next chess move. Good luck with the brexit negotiations. Yes everything seems to have spiralled out of control since then. Its like when the manager loses the dressing room. The Govt has lost its people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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