SF Cllr arrested as part of investigation into recent paramilitary shootings

Sierra Oscar

I suppose it would be too much to expect a statement from Sinn Féin on this matter?

Dungiven arrests: Sinn Féin man among five arrested

A Sinn Féin councillor is among five people arrested by police investigating paramilitary activity in County Londonderry.

Councillor among five held in paramilitary probe

A Sinn Fein councillor is among five men in police custody tonight being questioned over alleged paramilitary activity in Northern Ireland.

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Chief Inspector Una Jennings, from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's serious crime branch, said: "We are investigating various forms of paramilitary activity in the area, predominantly over the last four years.

"These include shooting incidents and threats."

Hopefully the police investigation gets to the bottom of this. I thought the days of paramilitary violence and intimidation were behind us.

Godge

Sierra Oscar wrote: »

I thought the days of paramilitary violence and intimidation were behind us.

We all did.

From the way Mairia Cahill was treated on social media in the last six weeks, we learned that the days of intimidation were no longer behind us.

Not a bit surprised that the days of paramilitary violence are also back.

BoJack Horseman

Sierra Oscar wrote: »

I suppose it would be too much to expect a statement from Sinn Féin on this matter?

No, the good folk of Shinner-Towers are too busy working on their policy platform (which all add up perfectly btw)

Linked here:
http://www.aisd.net/aisd/Portals/39/band%20files/bandwagon.gif

Dan_Solo

Sierra Oscar wrote: »

I suppose it would be too much to expect a statement from Sinn Féin on this matter?

Why? You'd just say it was lies anyway no matter what they said.

Dan_Solo

Godge wrote: »

Not a bit surprised that the days of paramilitary violence are also back.

Great, we can call of the investigation because Godge is here and the little voice in his head said Sinn Fein are guilty. Straight to jail lads, no need for the court case!

nuac

Careful now.

Suggesting a SF councillor has been engaged in criminal activity could derail the Peace Process.

Tramps Like Us

I see the jurors of the boards.ie politics forum kangaroo court have deemed the man guilty already, of what who knows...

My name is URL

He's been released unconditionally and without charge

http://www.derryjournal.com/news/sinn-fein-councilllor-released-unconditionally-1-6444735

Dan_Solo

My name is URL wrote: »

He's been released unconditionally and without charge

http://www.derryjournal.com/news/sinn-fein-councilllor-released-unconditionally-1-6444735

That's going to ruin a lot of breakfasts this morning isn't it.

uck51js9zml2yt

Tramps Like Us wrote: »

I see the jurors of the boards.ie politics forum kangaroo court have deemed the man guilty already, of what who knows...

Of course he's guilty. We now need to decide if we kill him, kneecap him or move him south of the border.
But not being part of boards.ie central command or ever having been, I can't decide these things.

Dan_Solo

Giana Low Minor wrote: »

Of course he's guilty. We now need to decide if we kill him, kneecap him or move him south of the border.

Who has "moved" criminals tried in their courts south of the border?
Oh wait, let's do this again: the word is "expelled". Not interchangeable with "moved to" "exported" "relocated to" or any other words you make up.
I'm surprised so many people here disagree that sex offenders should be shot. Must be more forgiving than me.

super_furry

"They haven't gone away you know."

Valetta

I thought the thread title referred to parliamentary shootings.

So disappointed.

mikep

Mary Lou says ALL Sinn Fein members "are of good character and integrity"...
http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/mary-lou-mcdonald-all-of-us-in-sinn-fein-are-of-good-character-and-integrity-30781447.html

Case closed so!

Dan_Solo

mikep wrote: »

http://www.independent.ie/

Another "Gerry Adams didn't hold the door for an old lady in 2007 exclusive" from Indo?

maccored

this should be called the boards Gossip forum rather than politics.

Dan_Solo

maccored wrote: »

this should be called the boards Gossip forum rather than politics.

Your honour, the prosecution would like to present several nudges and winks and an Indo editorial. Case closed indeed!

Banjo String

Thread crashed and burned already.

Colinf1212

Godge wrote: »

From the way Mairia Cahill was treated on social media in the last six weeks, we learned that the days of intimidation were no longer behind us.

So twitter abuse is what comes under paramilitary intimidation these days?

I'm pretty sure the days of intimidation will never be behind us. People will always be getting intimidated in some way or another. You can't just wipe intimidation from the world and be done with it.

Godge

Colinf1212 wrote: »

So twitter abuse is what comes under paramilitary intimidation these days?

I'm pretty sure the days of intimidation will never be behind us. People will always be getting intimidated in some way or another. You can't just wipe intimidation from the world and be done with it.

We have seen several suicides from cyberbullying yet you think Twitter abuse is not a problem?

Intifada

Godge wrote: »

We have seen several suicides from cyberbullying yet you think Twitter abuse is not a problem?

Clearly not stable people in the first place

Dan_Solo

Godge wrote: »

We have seen several suicides from cyberbullying yet you think Twitter abuse is not a problem?

Anybody who cares enough about what people say on Twitter that they kill themselves clearly has a problem, yes.
Now, any connection whatsoever to the SF Cllr's unqualified exoneration on all charges? Nope, goodnight.

Tramps Like Us

Anyone of any degree of fame gets abuse on twitter. It's pathetic but true. Adams gets more than anyone, you dont see SF holding FG, FF or Labour collectively responsible for all the muck that gets thrown at them by people who happen to be members of those parties on twitter (and nor should they).

joe912

Godge wrote: »

We all did.

From the way Mairia Cahill was treated on social media in the last six weeks, we learned that the days of intimidation were no longer behind us.

Not a bit surprised that the days of paramilitary violence are also back.

well maria cahill gets an unbelievable attention for a dissident republican. especially from f.g maybe they believe that more can be achieved by violent struggle.

joe912

Godge wrote: »

We have seen several suicides from cyberbullying yet you think Twitter abuse is not a problem?

hard to believe maria cahill a hardened republican, who is intelligent and well schooled, who has been manipulating an eager media, would be in anyway worried about twitter abuse

golfball37

For a mod to start this thread and comment with the assumption of guilt is wrong. He or she should at least acknowledge being wrong if they are not going to apologise?

MOD: Please see below MOD REMINDER.

Richard Hillman

Don't let the Sinners change the subject

Dan_Solo

Richard Hillman wrote: »

Don't let the Sinners change the subject

What subject? This is a complete non story. No charges of any sort.

Dan_Solo

golfball37 wrote: »

For a mod to start this thread and comment with the assumption of guilt is wrong. He or she should at least acknowledge being wrong if they are not going to apologise?

I prefer it this way. Puts it in the open what you're dealing with, doesn't it?

Banjo String

Not just a mod, but a mod who openly admits to working on Fianna Fáil election campaigns.

Nothing biased here, no sirree.

MOD: Please see below MOD REMINDER.

michael999999

My name is URL wrote: »

He's been released unconditionally and without charge

http://www.derryjournal.com/news/sinn-fein-councilllor-released-unconditionally-1-6444735

Has Sierra Oscar come back to comment on this, or are the Fianna fail press office not commenting anymore!

Crash and burn, just like the party and the economy after that party of crooks!

Sierra Oscar

golfball37 wrote: »

For a mod to start this thread and comment with the assumption of guilt is wrong. He or she should at least acknowledge being wrong if they are not going to apologise?

Sorry but the arrest did happen. No need to be trying to make it out that it didn't. And stop trying to make out that I am in any way involved in moderating the politics forum because it is simply not true.

The investigation is ongoing btw but it is encouraging to see that no evidence of wrongdoing has been found.

Banjo String wrote: »

Not just a mod, but a mod who openly admits to working on Fianna Fáil election campaigns.

In the past I might add. No longer a member of FF. Still though someone needs to challenge the blatant SF bias by the usual suspects in the politics forum.

Dan_Solo

Sierra Oscar wrote: »

In the past I might add. No longer a member of FF. Still though someone needs to challenge the blatant SF bias by the usual suspects in the politics forum.

And that would be "unbiased" you I suppose? Godge will vouch for your objectivity I'm sure. ;-)

Godge

http://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/regional/sinn-fein-councillor-arrested-in-paramilitary-activity-probe-1-6450575

It seems another councillor has been arrested.

"The suspect has been named locally as Sinn Fein councillor Sean McGlinchey"

Sierra Oscar

Godge wrote: »

http://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/regional/sinn-fein-councillor-arrested-in-paramilitary-activity-probe-1-6450575

It seems another councillor has been arrested.

"The suspect has been named locally as Sinn Fein councillor Sean McGlinchey"

It is all just a conspiracy against SF.

Dan_Solo

Sierra Oscar wrote: »

Stop. It is all just a conspiracy against SF.

Yeah, because the last arrest got far didn't it? You can shoo̶ut your load all you like, get back to us when a charge turns up mmmmk?

FTA69

Sierra Oscar wrote: »

In the past I might add. No longer a member of FF. Still though someone needs to challenge the blatant SF bias by the usual suspects in the politics forum.

So let me get this straight, your big "challenge" is to post some nonsense article whose massive revelation was the cops arresting someone and releasing someone without charge?

Earth-shattering stuff alright.

maccored

Godge wrote: »

http://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/regional/sinn-fein-councillor-arrested-in-paramilitary-activity-probe-1-6450575

It seems another councillor has been arrested.

"The suspect has been named locally as Sinn Fein councillor Sean McGlinchey"

Sierra Oscar wrote:

Stop. It is all just a conspiracy against SF.

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-30291541 - Oh dear. Both of you proved wrong yet again. How embarrassing.

Dan_Solo

Godge wrote: »

http://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/regional/sinn-fein-councillor-arrested-in-paramilitary-activity-probe-1-6450575

It seems another councillor has been arrested.

"The suspect has been named locally as Sinn Fein councillor Sean McGlinchey"

And the line goes dead. Again.

michael999999

Dan_Solo wrote: »

And the line goes dead. Again.

I await updates from the Fianna fail press office!

michael999999

Dan_Solo wrote: »

And the line goes dead. Again.

I await updates from the Fianna fail press office!

laoch na mona

this is why I avoid this forum as much as possible, nothing coming near intelligent debate in the vast majority of threads.

Dan_Solo

laoch na mona wrote: »

this is why I avoid this forum as much as possible, nothing coming near intelligent debate in the vast majority of threads.

And your contribution is exempt from this judgement we can assume, yes?

Sierra Oscar

maccored wrote: »

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-30291541 - Oh dear. Both of you proved wrong yet again. How embarrassing.

Very positive. Let's hope no charges are brought once the investigation has finished.

maccored

Sierra Oscar wrote: »

Very positive. Let's hope no charges are brought once the investigation has finished.

Sorry, but do you need a dictionary for "released unconditionally"? I very much doubt he'll be charged. Keep digging there Sierra Oscar.

Skylinehead

maccored wrote: »

Sorry, but do you need a dictionary for "released unconditionally"? I very much doubt he'll be charged. Keep digging there Sierra Oscar.

What? Did you even read his post?

maccored

Skylinehead wrote: »

What? Did you even read his post?

Is not a hard post to read. he said:

"Very positive. Let's hope no charges are brought once the investigation has finished."

Did you read his post?

Skylinehead

maccored wrote: »

Is not a hard post to read. he said:

"Very positive. Let's hope no charges are brought once the investigation has finished."

Did you read his post?

Yes, I did, and it reads like he doesn't want the man charged. Why do you have a problem with this?

Banjo String

Skylinehead wrote: »

Yes, I did, and it reads like he doesn't want the man charged. Why do you have a problem with this?

If McGlinchey was released pending a file being sent to the DPP, it would be fair to hope he wasn't charged.

"Unconditionally released" means just that though. What part of that is confusing?

Dan_Solo

Skylinehead wrote: »

Yes, I did, and it reads like he doesn't want the man charged. Why do you have a problem with this?

LOL, you think he doesn't want SF members charged with something, anything, please just make them go away waaaah?

Skylinehead

Dan_Solo wrote: »

LOL, you think he doesn't want SF members charged with something, anything, please just make them go away waaaah?

He said what he said

Very childish post.

Banjo String wrote: »

If McGlinchey was released pending a file being sent to the DPP, it would be fair to hope he wasn't charged.

"Unconditionally released" means just that though. What part of that is confusing?

Can you not be unconditionally released and still be under investigation?