protests against capatilism in the city

[markh1]

My boss has just told me that there are going to be protests against capatilism going on ( I know the date but don't want to post incase of publicising it for the greenies) Are others in the city aware of this? Aparently last time it happened there was a lot of violence against anyone in a suit.

[Zippee]

Been pretty well reported on for a few weeks. Due to coincide with G20 IIRC.
Not too worried TBH!

[theaxe]

I wouldn't worry, these things are usually pretty well policed. The worst thing that happens is someone lobs a brick through the window of MacDonalds...

To quote PeepShow:

Mark said:

While we’re at it, there are systems for a reason in this world. Economic stability, interest rates, growth. It’s not all a conspiracy to keep you in little boxes. Alright? It’s only the miracle of consumer capitalism that means you’re not lying in your own st, dying at 43 with rotten teeth. A little pill with a chicken on it is not going to change that. Now come on… fk off.

Edited by theaxe on Wednesday 25th February 13:54

[jdw1234]

I have always fancied setting up a stand during these riots and selling anti-capitalism T-Shirts, horns, banners etc.

Should be quite a money spinner I reckon.

[ehonda]

jdw1234 said:

I have always fancied setting up a stand during these riots and selling anti-capitalism T-Shirts, horns, banners etc.

Should be quite a money spinner I reckon.

I own the global rights, you can buy a franchise off me if you like...

To the OP - violence against anyone in a suit is bit of an exageration. Plus it's hippy violence, doesn't really count.

[FourWheelDrift]

So who are these protesters? Communists, socialists or the great unwashed who'd protest about a the sun going down if it got them some TV airtime and some new hemp shoes?

[off_again]

Fecking soap dodgers. So eager to tell us all how we are doing things so badly, yet are the last to actually do anything productive themselves!

Bring one of those giant airport fire tenders with a tank full of Palmolive - see them run a mile.....

[Skipppy]

Have been advised that the 2nd and 3rd of April will be very interesting days in the City of London.

Guess i will drop the monicle and top hat for work then!

[markh1]

Well im glad to hear it shouldnt ge too serious.

I think I might print off a load of fake £20 motes and throw them in their faces...

edited to add; I am not throwing real money at those soap dodgers!

Edited by markh1 on Wednesday 25th February 14:02

[cottonfoo]

Apart from the first couple of 'reclaim the streets' they're all a bit of a damp squib really, aren't they?

[cottonfoo]

markh1 said:

I think I might print off a load of fake £20 motes and throw them in their faces...

A mate and his colleagues at UBS photocopied £50 notes at the first reclaim the streets and threw them at the rioters below

[Don]

Didn't that lot invade some trading bank and get the st kicked out themselves by the (post-liquid-lunch) "barrow boys"?

That struck me as hilarious...

[Spiritual_Beggar]

Seriously though.....you want to talk about Terrorism.....look at what the 'Greenies' have been responisible for over the years!!!

Wouldn't suprise me to hear of violence if this goes ahead.

[Mello]

Don said:

Didn't that lot invade some trading bank and get the st kicked out themselves by the (post-liquid-lunch) "barrow boys"?

That struck me as hilarious...

I think it was LIFFE IIRC...

[markh1]

Skipppy said:

Have been advised that the 2nd and 3rd of April will be very interesting days in the City of London.

Guess i will drop the monicle and top hat for work then!

Yeah I might come in slack order for those days.

[theaxe]

cottonfoo said:

markh1 said:

I think I might print off a load of fake £20 motes and throw them in their faces...

A mate and his colleagues at UBS photocopied £50 notes at the first reclaim the streets and threw them at the rioters below

Genius!

[69 coupe]

FourWheelDrift said:

So who are these protesters? Communists, socialists or the great unwashed who'd protest about a the sun going down if it got them some TV airtime and some new hemp shoes?

I think there all going to be ex-bankers

[fido]

Mello said:

Don said:

Didn't that lot invade some trading bank and get the st kicked out themselves by the (post-liquid-lunch) "barrow boys"?

That struck me as hilarious...

I think it was LIFFE IIRC...

Hehe. I was working round Cannon Street in the good ol' days. They set both escalators near the entrance to 'downhill mode' .. cue Swampy and Co trying to scrabble up the escalators and battling with LIFFE people at the top.

[Zippee]

cottonfoo said:

markh1 said:

I think I might print off a load of fake £20 motes and throw them in their faces...

A mate and his colleagues at UBS photocopied £50 notes at the first reclaim the streets and threw them at the rioters below

Your mate worked at UBS or your mate read Geraints book Cityboy and nabbed the quote from there?

[davido140]

theaxe said:

cottonfoo said:

markh1 said:

I think I might print off a load of fake £20 motes and throw them in their faces...

A mate and his colleagues at UBS photocopied £50 notes at the first reclaim the streets and threw them at the rioters below

Genius!

I'm fairy certain in more financially rosey times city traders have been known to lob real money at them,


hopefully pound coins!