Labour MP Jo Cox Shot
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boxxob said:
Eric Mc said:
boxxob said:
Even with the edited addition in parentheses, it is a ridiculous thing to say.
Why?Hysteria breeds further hysteria - and then bad things happen.
Those campaigning on both sides should have tried to calm the debate down a bit - instead of ramping up the fear factor more and more with each passing day.
They have a lot to answer for , in my opinion.
ks sake, give it a rest. The referendum.......who gives a st right now? Take it somewhere else. Please.MarshPhantom said:
don4l said:
People are now questioning whether the attacker acctually shouted "Britain First".
Obviously it's all a lefty conspiracy.
Unfortunately for them, other reports also quote other witnesses with more traditional English names as also having heard it. (
http://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2016/jun/... )
It's not surprising they're coming under suspicion having recently announced that they'll be taking 'direct action's against elected politicians who happen to be Muslim.
Again not suggesting they're behind this attack, but they're putting daft ideas out there which could be picked up by the small segment of community who would actually act on them.
Eric Mc said:
I did say it wasn't exclusive to "Leave". Yes - I did edit what I originally wrote but that was because I decided both sides have played their part in being irresponsible.
The whole "debate" has got out of hand. Indeed, I hesitate to use the word "debate" because it has mostly been two opposing sides ranting at each other and trying to spread fear.
Well done chaps.
With all due respect Eric, what is there to debate? I'm not looking for an argument with you or anyone but the "PH way" seems to be to dissect every post to to a forensic level & sometimes the original thoughts of the poster (however perhaps misguided) result in the hordes descending.The whole "debate" has got out of hand. Indeed, I hesitate to use the word "debate" because it has mostly been two opposing sides ranting at each other and trying to spread fear.
Well done chaps.
A crime has been committed & some people are now suffering to a greater or lesser degree so all I can offer is sympathy & good wishes to the victims. I don't think it's appropriate to air any other views at this time.
AJL308 said:
JawKnee said:
Which reports are those? All I've read so far is that she has been shot, stabbed and the man was shouting "Britain First" so its quite clear why so much is being read into it.
Also, why are you so keen to profile the attacker? We have no clue about his background at this current stage.
Initial reports suggested that she'd walked into an existing argument between two men.Also, why are you so keen to profile the attacker? We have no clue about his background at this current stage.
I don't think anyone is 'keen' to profile the attacker. They are just saying what appears to be the case. I've done the same. You can get an impression from age, appearance, what was alleged to have been said, etc. People don't act in a vacuum - they apply facts from previous events to try to fathom current ones. It's human nature.
I think some people are desperate to distance themselves from this man incase it emerges that he shares the same political views as themselves.
Eric Mc said:
I did say it wasn't exclusive to "Leave". Yes - I did edit what I originally wrote but that was because I decided both sides have played their part in being irresponsible.
The whole "debate" has got out of hand. Indeed, I hesitate to use the word "debate" because it has mostly been two opposing sides ranting at each other and trying to spread fear.
Well done chaps.
Agree totally. Good economic debate ahs been lowered into politicising and finger pointing - on BOTH sides.The whole "debate" has got out of hand. Indeed, I hesitate to use the word "debate" because it has mostly been two opposing sides ranting at each other and trying to spread fear.
Well done chaps.
Regarding Jo Cox, this is an affront to democracy imho
This is all just bloody awful.
I desperately hope we can all just put politics to one side for a little while now and remember we don't know anything about it - just rumour and hearsay.
Every thought with the human that has been hurt gravely, the husband whose wife is in danger and the poor wee bairns, who will be confused and terrified right now. Just horrifying.
I desperately hope we can all just put politics to one side for a little while now and remember we don't know anything about it - just rumour and hearsay.
Every thought with the human that has been hurt gravely, the husband whose wife is in danger and the poor wee bairns, who will be confused and terrified right now. Just horrifying.
Long Drax said:
ofcorsa said:
V40Vinnie said:
Telegraph quoting that it was some sort of home=made firearm... Says all you need to know about the shooter if he's stupid enough to use something I imagine to be cobbled together.
A home made multi shot pistol sounds pretty complex to cobble together.Hope the poor lady pulls through.
ETA
Referenced post removed.
Edited by Big Al. on Thursday 16th June 15:37
Edited by Jimbeaux on Thursday 16th June 17:04
Eric Mc said:
Nom de ploom said:
Agree totally. Good economic debate ahs been lowered into politicising and finger pointing - on BOTH sides.
Regarding Jo Cox, this is an affront to democracy imho
Absolutely. A poisonous atmosphere encourages poisonous people.Regarding Jo Cox, this is an affront to democracy imho
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