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Civil Unrest

GemmaCarter · 2010-05-02 13:34:46

The Greeks are kicking off, the Frenchies would down tools at the drop of a hat. "us guys" in the other hand seem to take everything in our stride. What would really be the final straw for you?

02-05-2010 1:34pm

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The Greeks are kicking off, the Frenchies would down tools at the drop of a hat.

"us guys" in the other hand seem to take everything in our stride.

What would really be the final straw for you?

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Your favourite comedian getting arrested.

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Heat magazine removed from the shelves.

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Your favourite cartoon taken off air.

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Less than four live football matches everyday.

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#2 02-05-2010 1:38pm

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I'd prefer to go for a beer.:)

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#3 02-05-2010 1:38pm

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It really winds me up when I see duplicate threads. Grrrr. :mad:

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#4 02-05-2010 1:44pm

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People posting the same thread twice. In b4 lock.

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#5 02-05-2010 1:45pm

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ibl

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#6 02-05-2010 1:45pm

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So you think the Greek population is right to riot against reforms which are needed to save the country from absolute disaster?

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#7 02-05-2010 1:45pm

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what amazing poll choices...

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#8 02-05-2010 1:46pm

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I'm taking to the streets over this thread, and I'm having a one-man riot.

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#9 02-05-2010 1:51pm

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Rojomcdojo wrote: »

So you think the Greek population is right to riot against reforms which are needed to save the country from absolute disaster?

That can only end in a Greek Tragedy............grabs coat and runs...

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#10 02-05-2010 1:54pm

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Rojomcdojo wrote: »

reforms which are needed to save the country from absolute disaster?

Do you believe in the tooth fairy?

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#11 02-05-2010 1:54pm

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Rojomcdojo wrote: »

So you think the Greek population is right to riot against reforms which are needed to save the country from absolute disaster?

It's standard procedure in some countries, that when the country's been almost destroyed, it has to then be completely destroyed by gangs of suicidal "foot shooters". It's always best to clear the air and make the situation a hundred times worse than it was to start with.:o

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#12 02-05-2010 2:05pm

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scareydoll wrote: »

ibl

This...

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#13 02-05-2010 2:21pm

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This!
...and whats more, I'm still bloody on the streets, and not just for my child!

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#14 02-05-2010 2:25pm

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Atari Jaguar?

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#15 02-05-2010 2:34pm

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If scumbags start posting on boards.

F*ck too late

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#16 02-05-2010 2:38pm

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What good would civil unrest do? It'd just be an extra stress on everything.

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#17 02-05-2010 2:49pm

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Superbus wrote: »

What good would civil unrest do? It'd just be an extra stress on everything.

Letting your leaders know that you mean business and you are seriously pissed. They may be thinking "sure they don't mind, lets keep on screwing them over"...

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#18 02-05-2010 2:57pm

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Kyra Steep Gym wrote: »

Letting your leaders know that you mean business and you are seriously pissed. They may be thinking "sure they don't mind, lets keep on screwing them over"...

Surely there's a less awkward way to do that than verging on rioting?

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#19 02-05-2010 3:03pm

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Superbus wrote: »

Surely there's a less awkward way to do that than verging on rioting?

We do!! We get to elect a new government every 4 years!!

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Kyra Steep Gym wrote: »

Letting your leaders know that you mean business and you are seriously pissed. They may be thinking "sure they don't mind, lets keep on screwing them over"...

You think the government are "screwing" the Greek population over? They're screwing themselves fine without the government's help.

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#21 02-05-2010 3:08pm

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Well the Greek government is highly effin corrupt,and the French protest over anything.

Loved when i ehard of the southpark protest in RUssia cause they took it off the air and everyone kicked up stink.

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#22 02-05-2010 3:20pm

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I've had my final straw, but how good would a one man riot look in front of the Dáil when Ursula Hannigan is trying to do her spot on TV3.

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#23 02-05-2010 3:24pm

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Superbus wrote: »

Surely there's a less awkward way to do that than verging on rioting?

There sure is, but I don't think that has worked too much in recent times. People just get very angry and express their outrage by taking to the streets. There's riots and targeting actual targets and then there's wreckless hooligans destroying everything. Which is completely pointless.

Rojomcdojo wrote: »

You think the government are "screwing" the Greek population over? They're screwing themselves fine without the government's help.

Don't know too much about greek politics

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