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Disrespect of the gardai

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  • #62
    Bosco boy
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,235 ✭✭✭Bosco boy


    Nodin wrote: »
    And you'd be tossed out of the force as a thug, and rightly so.

    Maybe, but you'd never have to buy yourself a pint again!!!


  • #63
    Krusader
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,057 ✭✭✭Krusader


    Yesterday's protest showed how the gardaí are inadequately trained to deal with a protest,
    i think some gardaí need anger management

    the poor man protesting on sunday who was drageed to the ground, did anyone see that on BBC


  • #64
    AnonoBoy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,559 ✭✭✭✭AnonoBoy


    Are our nation's teabags safe from the Gardai is the serious point that this thread has raised I think.


  • #65
    hondasam
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,418 ✭✭✭✭hondasam


    Crosáidí wrote: »
    Yesterday's protest showed how the gardaí are inadequately trained to deal with a protest,
    i think some gardaí need anger management

    the poor man protesting on sunday who was drageed to the ground, did anyone see that on BBC

    The poor man indeed, if protests remained calm and peaceful there would be no need for a high garda presence.


  • #66
    IK09
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,054 ✭✭✭IK09


    Oranage2 wrote: »
    Don't worry OP, its well established that boards is made up of mostly pencil pushing girly men, You know the type loud as a motor bike
    But wouldn't bust a grape in a fruit fight. Well come budget day real Irish men and women will be peacefully protesting against how incompetent and corrupt our goverment is!

    And il be there believe me, the question is will I be treated as a common thug because im attending a protest!!!


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  • #67
    delta720
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 179 ✭✭delta720


    IK09 wrote: »
    ya kinda thought that was what you were supposed when that happened, you know, as a civilian. The real question there is what are they supposed to do when that happens.....im pretty sure its not have a sit down and drink some tea


    Where did this tea you keep going on about come from? Did the guards actually call to your house then barge in with their starbucks and sit in your living room watching the match while you cried in the corner about your stolen goods?

    OR

    Did they call, take down some details, during which time you asked them if they wanted a cup?

    Unless someone is caught red handed breaking into a car there's not much can be done, everyone generally knows who the local thief is but it won't stand up in court, so you just have to wait till a suspect is randomly pulled over a few months later with stolen goods on the back seat...Though of course you'd be the first onto boards.ie then saying how its awful how the guards harrass poor young lads just driving around.

    You clearly have a personal problem with the guards that nothing anyone says can change, but just remember it's only polite to respect the organisation that keeps you safe at night (and during the day!), even if you don't respect individual members.


  • #68
    Mr. Manager
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,139 ✭✭✭✭Mr. Manager


    IK09 wrote: »
    And il be there believe me, the question is will I be treated as a common thug because im attending a protest!!!

    Judging by your posts and tone I have a sneaking suspicion you would be one to throw a shoe or two. . . Just my opinion though


  • #69
    hondasam
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,418 ✭✭✭✭hondasam


    IK09 wrote: »
    And il be there believe me, the question is will I be treated as a common thug because im attending a protest!!!


    not if you dont act like one !


  • #70
    fedor.2.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,944 ✭✭✭fedor.2.


    Oranage2 wrote: »
    Don't worry OP, its well established that boards is made up of mostly pencil pushing girly men, You know the type loud as a motor bike
    But wouldn't bust a grape in a fruit fight. Well come budget day real Irish men and women will be peacefully protesting against how incompetent and corrupt our goverment is!

    I had to log in again just to laugh at that:rolleyes:


  • #71
    AnonoBoy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,559 ✭✭✭✭AnonoBoy


    IK09 wrote: »
    And il be there believe me, the question is will I be treated as a common thug because im attending a protest!!!

    No, the question is if you bring a flask of tea with you for the protest will it be safe from the Gardai?


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  • #72
    fedor.2.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,944 ✭✭✭fedor.2.


    IK09 wrote: »
    And il be there believe me, the question is will I be treated as a common thug because im attending a protest!!!


    it will probably be because you are more than likely a common thug sir


  • #73
    Krusader
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,057 ✭✭✭Krusader


    hondasam wrote: »
    The poor man indeed, if protests remained calm and peaceful there would be no need for a high garda presence.

    obviously you didn't see the incident, he was a lone protester and he wasn't violent


  • #74
    Oranage2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,129 ✭✭✭✭Oranage2


    IK09 wrote: »
    And il be there believe me, the question is will I be treated as a common thug because im attending a protest!!!

    Thats the thing you might get a baton to the head or kicked on the ground just for "not being happy with the goverment" so wear some protective gear - I'm going in a padded t-shirt, knee and elbow pads, scrum cap and balaclava.


  • #75
    hondasam
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,418 ✭✭✭✭hondasam


    AnonoBoy wrote: »
    No, the question is if you bring a flask of tea with you for the protest will it be safe from the Gardai?

    I think the are fond of snack boxes as well :D

    just a rumour I heard !


  • #76
    fedor.2.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,944 ✭✭✭fedor.2.


    Oranage2 wrote: »
    Thats the thing you might get a baton to the head or kicked on the ground just for "not being happy with the goverment" so wear some protective gear - I'm going in a padded t-shirt, knee and elbow pads, scrum cap and balaclava.


    Your usual attire so is it?


  • #77
    IK09
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,054 ✭✭✭IK09


    delta720 wrote: »
    Where did this tea you keep going on about come from? Did the guards actually call to your house then barge in with their starbucks and sit in your living room watching the match while you cried in the corner about your stolen goods?

    OR

    Did they call, take down some details, during which time you asked them if they wanted a cup?

    Unless someone is caught red handed breaking into a car there's not much can be done, everyone generally knows who the local thief is but it won't stand up in court, so you just have to wait till a suspect is randomly pulled over a few months later with stolen goods on the back seat...Though of course you'd be the first onto boards.ie then saying how its awful how the guards harrass poor young lads just driving around.

    You clearly have a personal problem with the guards that nothing anyone says can change, but just remember it's only polite to respect the organisation that keeps you safe at night (and during the day!), even if you don't respect individual members.

    thanks for the psycho-analysis, but you couldnt be more wrong. I have friends that are gardai, and they wont even talk about this matter. They wont say a word, because they know the guard was wrong, yet ( i could be wrong) but i didnt see this clip on RTE news, its trying to be brushed aside, and more than likely like the government people are trying to change, nothing will be done about it


  • #78
    AnonoBoy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,559 ✭✭✭✭AnonoBoy


    Oranage2 wrote: »
    Thats the thing you might get a baton to the head or kicked on the ground just for "not being happy with the goverment" so wear some protective gear - I'm going in a padded t-shirt, knee and elbow pads, scrum cap and balaclava.

    That won't protect you from anything. All it will do is focus Gardai attention on you because of the connotations balaclavas have.


  • #79
    hondasam
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,418 ✭✭✭✭hondasam


    Crosáidí wrote: »
    obviously you didn't see the incident, he was a lone protester and he wasn't violent

    obviously you are wrong because I did see it.

    we seen a few minutes!


  • #80
    Krusader
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,057 ✭✭✭Krusader


    IK09 wrote: »
    And il be there believe me, the question is will I be treated as a common thug because im attending a protest!!!

    You will be 'cause the gardaí aren't trained for protests, they just inflame the situation


  • #81
    Oranage2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,129 ✭✭✭✭Oranage2


    AnonoBoy wrote: »
    That won't protect you from anything. All it will do is focus Gardai attention on you because of the connotations balaclavas have.

    It's to protect me from the cold - also going to bring gloves and a scarf - It probably be around 5 degrees. Waterproofs could be a possibilty too.


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  • #82
    AnonoBoy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,559 ✭✭✭✭AnonoBoy


    IK09 wrote: »
    I have friends that are gardai, and they wont even talk about this matter.

    Maybe if you offered them some tea they'd open up a bit.


  • #83
    IK09
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,054 ✭✭✭IK09


    hondasam, anonoboy and fedor, are ye gardai by any chance?


  • #84
    hondasam
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,418 ✭✭✭✭hondasam


    Crosáidí wrote: »
    You will be 'cause the gardaí aren't trained for protests, they just inflame the situation

    You really think the gardai are the cause of the problems at the recent protests ! I dont believe you really think that.


  • #85
    fedor.2.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,944 ✭✭✭fedor.2.


    IK09 wrote: »
    hondasam, anonoboy and fedor, are ye gardai by
    any chance?

    Damn it


  • #86
    AnonoBoy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,559 ✭✭✭✭AnonoBoy


    Oranage2 wrote: »
    It's to protect me from the cold - also going to bring gloves and a scarf - It probably be around 5 degrees. Waterproofs could be a possibilty too.

    Are you talking about a balaclava or a balaclava?

    Because if you're wearing the type that covers your face you know it will bring you the wrong sort of attention anywhere but especially at a protest march.


  • #87
    hondasam
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,418 ✭✭✭✭hondasam


    IK09 wrote: »
    hondasam, anonoboy and fedor, are ye gardai by any chance?

    If we are dont call us we will call you !


  • #88
    hondasam
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,418 ✭✭✭✭hondasam


    IK09 wrote: »
    hondasam, anonoboy and fedor, are ye gardai by any chance?

    I just had a crazy thought

    you have the makings of a good detective :D

    The force need people like you


  • #89
    IK09
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,054 ✭✭✭IK09


    jesus its like trying to have a debate with a pack of children


  • #90
    AnonoBoy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,559 ✭✭✭✭AnonoBoy


    IK09 wrote: »
    hondasam, anonoboy and fedor, are ye gardai by any chance?

    Nope. I just think it's funny the way your complaints were at first about all the Gardai, then it was about this one Garda, then it was about Gardai drinking your tea and not getting the boys in the crime lab to run DNA analysis on fibres found in your car when someone broke in to it.

    You also seem to think people trying to enter government buildings without permission amounts to a peaceful protest. It doesn't.

    Personally I think the Garda was completely over the top in the video but inevitably rushing a Garda blockade will result in physical confrontation and trying to paint people who are doing that as peaceful protesters is just factually inaccurate.
    jesus its like trying to have a debate with a pack of children

    Funny I was just thinking the same thing. You jump around without focussing on one subject and you don't answer direct questions.


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  • #91
    fedor.2.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,944 ✭✭✭fedor.2.


    IK09 wrote: »
    jesus its like trying to have a debate with a pack of children

    Do you do that often?


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