When are we going to Protest just like France?

bob2oo7 · 20-10-2010 09:23AM #1

Just as the title says.... do you think this is going to happen after Decembers budget?

I heard a rumor that additional Gardaí were recieving training in RIOT control in preparation ahead of the budget in December

I'm really begining to hate how this Country and I think its about time we take to the streets

Sykk · 20-10-2010 09:25AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2RItLuDPY8

PanchoVilla · 20-10-2010 09:26AM

There's gonna be a march on budget day. Dec. 7th, 7:00 pm from the Garden of Remembrance. Be there or be....well, or don't be.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=154859997881753

Son Of A Vidic · 20-10-2010 09:26AM

Never! We talk the talk alright, but never walk the walk.

Biggins · 20-10-2010 09:27AM

Just as soon as some folk get away from their bar stools.

Snakeblood · 20-10-2010 09:28AM

bob2oo7 wrote: »

Just as the title says.... do you think this is going to happen after Decembers budget?

I heard a rumor that additional Gardaí were recieving training in RIOT control in preparation ahead of the budget in December

I'm really begining to hate how this Country and I think its about time we take to the streets

ORGANISE ONE.

Jesus.

Throwing your hands up and saying 'SOMEONE SHOULD DO SOMETHING ABOUT THESE PROBLEMS' is inane. DO SOMETHING. If you think protests will help, organise one, instead of being Johnny fartaround number 223019 posting here saying 'there needs to be a protest\riot\revolution\teaparty'.

Riddle101 · 20-10-2010 09:28AM

Sure Ireland's had it's own protest itself. But in answer to the question, I reckon if the budget is really bad there will be a few people going to the streets. But personally I don't see what difference it will make. Like most protests it'll end with people going home still annoyed.

That being said, I have my own little underground bunker for when the riots begin:D

bonerm · 20-10-2010 09:30AM

Come December 7th we are going to grumble under our breath like never before. It's going to be vicious. Mark my words! :mad:

curlzy · 20-10-2010 09:34AM

God I can't wait for Irish people to rally and march, I would hope peacefully but I honestly think that it'll turn into a riot, because we've been taking it up the ass quietly for so long so when we do eventually object we're going to completely object in a big firey way. Personally, I think the sooner the better.

Renn · 20-10-2010 09:35AM

Look back on the past 400 years of uprisings and all that and you'll see how good we are at it.

Notorious97 · 20-10-2010 09:37AM

As much as id love to see a mass riot, running the government out of government buildings, looting, burning down the town all in the name of recovery, it will cost alot more the next day with the clean up unfortunately, therefore i hope any protests are peaceful. I doubt this will be the case though but its more money down the toilet if we wreck Dublin.

battries not included · 20-10-2010 09:39AM

what exactly is going to be cut in december budget?

i'm on a BTEA and claim for my partner & son

excuse my ignorance:o

bonerm · 20-10-2010 09:40AM

Notorious97 wrote: »

As much as id love to see a mass riot, running the government out of government buildings, looting, burning down the town all in the name of recovery, it will cost alot more the next day with the clean up unfortunately, therefore i hope any protests are peaceful. I doubt this will be the case though but its more money down the toilet if we wreck Dublin.

How about we just copy the atomic bomb tactics of the US and destroy a couple of secondary cities like Cork first so the government get the message without us damaging any actual valuable property.

Turtyturd · 20-10-2010 09:40AM

bob2oo7 wrote: »

Just as the title says.... do you think this is going to happen after Decembers budget?

I heard a rumor that additional Gardaí were recieving training in RIOT control in preparation ahead of the budget in December

Also heard from someone who works in security in Leinster House that more Gardai are to be deployed to Leinster House around the budget due to expected rioting.

faceman · 20-10-2010 09:41AM

bob2oo7 wrote: »

I heard a rumor that additional Gardaí were recieving training in RIOT control in preparation ahead of the budget in December

LOL

Head of the Garda Riot Squad: Ok gardai, we got to be prepared for the public backlash to this year's budget, expect riots, angry people, swearing, lack of conformity.

Random Garda: And where can we expect these riots to breakout?

Head of the Garda Riot Squad: Eh, the internet.

SugarHigh · 20-10-2010 09:42AM

Never because all France has done is shown us what a bad idea that would be.

123balltv · 20-10-2010 09:44AM

The french have passion
we just dont have any were knackered working long hours afraid of
whats to come

Renn · 20-10-2010 09:45AM

SugarHigh wrote: »

Never because all France has done is shown us what a bad idea that would be.

Exactly. Look at what it did to us in 1798 ffs.

SamSamSammy · 20-10-2010 09:45AM

most people won't protest because they are happy and get on with life.

of course there will be a few nutters who will, but no one will listen to them. they should just stick to posting on boards.ie

up for anything · 20-10-2010 09:46AM

If the government have any sense they will impose different budget cuts in different counties.

Then we will march - Dublin against Waterford, Waterford against Galway, Galway against Kilkenny, Kilkenny against Offaly, Offaly against................. It'll keep us occupied for years while they can get on with the business of jobs for the boys.

How many of you would really, definitely and absolutely turn up if I said I had organised a peaceful protest to take place in Kilkenny, this Sunday at 12pm? The short notice would mean that you might have to upset a few people, miss that christening, forego your Sunday lie-in, trade work shifts, put off that family outing, miss out on buying that LBD, listen to your friends and family say you're a cnut - what difference will you being there make and Auntie Peggy will be desolate you missed her 80th or maybe they will say - well done you, I wish I could go with you but......

thebigbiffo · 20-10-2010 09:47AM

i for one will watch it on the news and online - i'm extremely interested in mob violence and find it quite satisfying when violent protesters get knocked on the head by batons and riot shields. I will be safe in the knowledge it will make f'uck all difference if not make matters worse.

if someone wants to burn down anlgo while they're at it though i'd find it funny

bonerm · 20-10-2010 09:49AM

123balltv wrote: »

The french have passion
we just dont have any were knackered working long hours afraid of
whats to come

Haha, the French won't have so much energy now that their retirement age has been raised to 62. Suckers!!!*

*Oh, wait

.......

Renn · 20-10-2010 09:50AM

And burn Clara too.

Notorious97 · 20-10-2010 09:51AM

bonerm wrote: »

How about we just copy the atomic bomb tactics of the US and destroy a couple of secondary cities like Cork first so the government get the message without us damaging any actual valuable property.

Im all for this, revenge for Dublin losing to Cork also so its +1 from me haha

In all seriousness though, i think there is going to be absolute murder on Budget Day, hopefully RTE have good coverage haha

KerranJast · 20-10-2010 09:52AM

123balltv wrote: »

The french have passion
we just dont have any were knackered working long hours afraid of
whats to come

The French are lazy gits. Their country is ****ed unless they sort out the pensions timebomb yet the protestors are too stupid (or probably too stubborn) to accept this.

We live in a Democracy. There'll be an election soon and we can have our say then. In the meantime can we at least try to act like a grownup country? I know thats hard for us Irish to do considering we've acted like a spoiled teenager with free access to Dads credit card over the last 10 years.

Br4tPr1nc3 · 20-10-2010 10:00AM

i doubt anything will happen.
everyone will moan and just take it bent over.

Biggins · 20-10-2010 10:03AM

The French are many things but they have one the best health care systems in the world - and they didn't get that by sitting on their arse and just accepting a situation and submitting full time to up high orders.

El_Dangeroso · 20-10-2010 10:17AM

I think the real reason we're not out rioting is that, unlike France, we are actually on the brink of bankruptcy as a country and are far more exposed to the vagaries of the global market. France actually has indigenous industry whereas we are entirely dependent of foreign investment. We don't want to be giving the impression of an unstable country when we're trying to sell ourselves (whore ourselves if you will) for foreign investment.

This means we are all scared, terrified of what might happen if we don't go along with things, so most of us are keeping the head down, trying to ride it out hoping that we'll get through without too much pain. That's what the Irish are good at, enduring horrible pain, moaning about it but generally doing nothing about it. I'm beginning to think that as a nation, we enjoy misery.

Riddle101 · 20-10-2010 10:30AM

Just been asked by my student union to rally up for a march due to the government threatening to rise student fees to €3000 next year. Apparently all the colleges are in on it

Renn · 20-10-2010 10:34AM

Tell the SU to f*ck off. You know it's the right thing to do.

Wicklowrider · 20-10-2010 10:54AM

I sincerely hope nobody gets hurt and no property damged.
I think we need a different form of pressure than just marching.Whats a useful number of people? 100,000? Say you start small, 10 people sign on ten people and so on. Each person committed to action. when you have a 100,000 draw up a list of politicians, bankers and developers etc that got us into this. Inform them that 100,000 people will be dropping by their home to talk things over. See how fast they react to that. If that 100,000 people put up a €100 each towards sueing one of the bankers you'd get further than you would marching,posting on the internet etc. Let them know we are coming after them and they sure won't be sniggering in the tearooms of the four courts. As for the ones who've left the country - arrange for them to be escorted back by some gentlemen ( preferably carrying forged Isreali and russian passports). Anyway, something different and as I've said over and over again boycott the offenders, sell them nothing provide them no service, let them rot.

When are we going to Protest just like France?

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