should i bring my pike to the protest march

Tzar Chasm · 26-03-2012 3:33pm #1

Well, this came up in a conversation here earlier

So I ask the good people of AH

Should I bring my pike?

I had it made for the 1798 commerations and personally I think it would be an excellent thing to bring along as its a powerful symbol of defiance and a reminder of our history to some who might have forgotten

Howevew my friend says that bringing a 2.8M pole with 800mm of pointy steel on top of it could be perceived as possession of a deadly weapon and probably nd up with it being confiscated and me in court.

So which is it folks, a glorious piece of our history to be proudly displayed in memory of the great men like beauchamp bagnel harvey

A provacative piece of copbait to be shunned in deference to our overlords

prinz · 26-03-2012 3:36pm

I was wondering the same thing about my suicide vest.

Conchir · 26-03-2012 3:37pm

I wouldn't blame the gardai for keeping a close eye on you, that's for sure.

mikemac1 · 26-03-2012 3:38pm

Only if you're from Wexford OP

They have the claim over the pike :cool:

Sky King · 26-03-2012 3:38pm

I thought you were a fish enthusiast with a pet pike

I am sure a pike would love a good protest.

Iwasfrozen · 26-03-2012 3:43pm

OP I live my a simple philosophy in these matters. Don't be a twat. Leave the pike at home. Good man.

*And leave the hyperbole at home while you're at it. You're not Winston Smith.

howsyourtusk · 26-03-2012 3:49pm

Iwasfrozen wrote: »

OP I live my a simple philosophy in these matters. Don't be a twat. Leave the pike at home. Good man.

*And leave the hyperbole at home while you're at it. You're not Winston Smith.

He may have been joking...

Morlar · 26-03-2012 3:53pm

You probably won't get pitchcapped for posession of a Pike but it probably wont end well.

Nothingbetter2d · 26-03-2012 3:54pm

Tzar Chasm wrote: »

Well, this came up in a conversation here earlier

So I ask the good people of AH

Should I bring my pike?

I had it made for the 1798 commerations and personally I think it would be an excellent thing to bring along as its a powerful symbol of defiance and a reminder of our history to some who might have forgotten

Howevew my friend says that bringing a 2.8M pole with 800mm of pointy steel on top of it could be perceived as possession of a deadly weapon and probably nd up with it being confiscated and me in court.

So which is it folks, a glorious piece of our history to be proudly displayed in memory of the great men like beauchamp bagnel harvey

A provacative piece of copbait to be shunned in deference to our overlords

do bring it... also paint your face blue as well

SEPT 23 1989 · 26-03-2012 3:54pm

Plenty of Pikes near Vinegar Hill today:(

Nothingbetter2d · 26-03-2012 3:56pm

mikemac1 wrote: »

Only if you're from Wexford OP

They have the claim over the pike :cool:

carlow also had pikemen... but someone from the pale ratted them out to the brits and they all got slaughtered at potato market in carlow.....

follow me up ta carlow !!!!

Gmol · 26-03-2012 3:59pm

Bring all your friends then you can be the Pikes in Nikes

Aenaes · 26-03-2012 4:00pm

Bringing a pointed weapon along with a protesting mob that may turn riotous (you never know).
What could possibly go wrong?

Nothingbetter2d · 26-03-2012 4:00pm

Gmol wrote: »

Bring all your friends then you can be the Pikes in Nikes

bring lesbian motorcyclists too

Pikes in Nikes with Dikes on Bikes

Gmol · 26-03-2012 4:02pm

Nothingbetter2d wrote: »

bring lesbians too

Pikes in Nikes with Dikes

lesbian Junkies

Pikes in Nikes with Dikes and spikes

Continuity Wolfe Tone · 26-03-2012 4:05pm

Yes, great idea, just dull the top of it so its not lethal.

I think it's a fantastic idea and a reminder of the proud history of resistance we have. It will also look really well and attract attention.

Fluorescence · 26-03-2012 4:06pm

I'm pretty sure you would land yourself in a lot of trouble for bringing a lethal weapon to a protest.

Morlar · 26-03-2012 4:07pm

Gmol wrote: »

lesbian Junkies

Pikes in Nikes with Dikes and spikes

Then the cops can say

'Yikes its the Pikes in Nikes with Dikes and spikes'

Nothingbetter2d · 26-03-2012 4:11pm

Morlar wrote: »

Then the cops can say on their radio Mics

'Yikes its the Pikes in Nikes with Dikes on bikes with spikes'

fyp

Tzar Chasm · 26-03-2012 4:34pm

Yes I am from Wexford.

I think I might see about knocking something up out of mdf and a broom handle instead of a genuine lethal weapon. After all its the symbolism i want not the agro, plus i'd be really annoyed if something happened to the real one

GHOST MGG2 · 26-03-2012 4:37pm

im glad i read through this post as i was just about to report you to the inland fisheries:-p

ejmaztec · 26-03-2012 4:40pm

I'll bring puke.

Capt'n Midnight · 26-03-2012 7:25pm

Morlar wrote: »

Then the cops can say

'Yikes its the Pikes in Nikes with Dikes and spikes'

if they bring some sidecars it would be

if only the OP's name was Micheal

'Yikes it's Mike the Pike in Nikes with spikes and Dikes on bikes and trikes'

26-03-2012 7:29pm

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

if they bring some sidecars it would be

if only the OP's name was Micheal

'Yikes it's Mike the Pike in Nikes with spikes and Dikes on bikes and trikes'

I think they'd be caught off-guard & call in a criminal psychologist.

"Yikes Psych! Its Mike the Pike in Nikes with spikes and Dikes on bikes and trikes!"

Overheal · 26-03-2012 7:41pm

Wear a full suit of 15th century plate armor. Get all Medieval on their ass

johngalway · 26-03-2012 7:43pm

Rob the monopoly box and bring a "Get out of jail free" card as well, you can't be too careful these days.

oppenheimer1 · 26-03-2012 7:44pm

Tzar Chasm wrote: »

Well, this came up in a conversation here earlier

So I ask the good people of AH

Should I bring my pike?

I had it made for the 1798 commerations and personally I think it would be an excellent thing to bring along as its a powerful symbol of defiance and a reminder of our history to some who might have forgotten

Howevew my friend says that bringing a 2.8M pole with 800mm of pointy steel on top of it could be perceived as possession of a deadly weapon and probably nd up with it being confiscated and me in court.

So which is it folks, a glorious piece of our history to be proudly displayed in memory of the great men like beauchamp bagnel harvey

A provacative piece of copbait to be shunned in deference to our overlords

Don't be stupid, that kind of thing is dangerous in a large crowd. You are only interested in the symbolism so make a wooden or use a plastic one. A broom handle may still be taken from you though so use a cardboard tube.

byhookorbycrook · 26-03-2012 7:46pm

Nothingbetter2d wrote: »

carlow also had pikemen... but someone from the pale ratted them out to the brits and they all got slaughtered at potato market in carlow.....

follow me up ta carlow !!!!

Some people in Carlow were ratted out by other people in Carlow. Paddy the pointer ,(not the plasterer),was a Carlow man. And let's not forget what happened Fr. John Murphy....

Coriolanus · 26-03-2012 7:48pm

Haha, I'd love to that.

Right lads, we hold our ground! Stones, petrol bombs, we don't budge for nothing. Can't let the plebeians ruin the Lord(mayor)s gala. We've TRAINED FOR THIS!

Uh, sarge, look behind you. Do we baton charge their line of pike or wait until after those sabre wielding cavalry rout our horse patrol?

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should i bring my pike to the protest march

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