Bin The Politician

[sp1814]

Along with estate agents and the man who wrote 'The Cheeky Song', politicians are generally held in contempt by the ordinary person in the street.

However, as much as we dislike them, don't you think that the actions of this crowd is genuinely disturbing?

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukrainian-politician-thrown-in-the-bin-outside-parliamentary-building-9736296.html

[-Talbot-]

Disturbing for the politician. It would only take one nutter in the crowd to turn that situation into a murder.

I bet he was terrified as to how far the crowd would take the torment.

[sp1814]

-Talbot- for me, it's the holding down of his head that seems truly (not the best word)....disturbing.

[Sqad]

I agree sp1814

At least in the UK, this treatment is reserved for animals, but who knows how long it will take before you to catch on to "binning Politicians?"

[Sqad]

[andy-hughes]

It is a horrible example of mob violence - people who would not behave this way individually, caught up with the hysteria of a mob. This way leads to deaths.

Apalling behaviour - hopefully arrests will result.

[Mamyalynne]

It is very disturbing and reading the article it looks like the mob were whipped up by another faction as he was responsible for legislation they wanted.


Shows that thought goes out of the window when thugs are grouped together.

[B00]

Is it wrong of me to be more angered by that (now old) video of the sadistic mare who put the cat in the bin than I am by that bloke?

[anotheoldgit]

Nothing compared to what takes place in Tower Hamlets.

/// The claims come as four Tower Hamlets Muslims were jailed for at least 19 years for attacking a local white teacher who gave religious studies lessons to Muslim girls. ///

/// One victim, Mohammed Monzur Rahman, said he was left partially blind and with a dislocated shoulder after being attacked by a mob in Cannon Street Road, Shadwell, for smoking during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan last year. ///

/// Last year, a mob of 30 young Muslims stormed a local gay pub, the George and Dragon, beating and abusing patrons. ///

Dated 12 Jun 2011

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/8570506/Police-covered-up-violent-campaign-to-turn-London-area-Islamic.html

[Mamyalynne]

So because it isn't as serious as something else - it's ok??


I can't believe what I read from you sometimes.

[Canary42]

Yet more islamophobia from the usual suspect. Yawn.

[andy-hughes]

Mamyalynne - "So because it isn't as serious as something else - it's ok??"

I would entirely agree.

You cannot minimse the effect of one violent incident by attempting to trump it with another.

Quite apart from which, the wto incidents are entirely different - one is a mob making a political protest, albeit violently, and the other is extremists making a religious protest.

Neither view validates the violence meted out - but neither is of secondary importance because of the severity of that violence either.

[-Talbot-]

Nothing compared to what takes place in Tower Hamlets.


And don't forget stag do's. AOG. the Ukrainians really are lacking when it comes to playful banter.

[anotheoldgit]

Mamyalynne

/// So because it isn't as serious as something else - it's ok?? ///

And who said it was ok? I was merely making comparisons.

/// I can't believe what I read from you sometimes. ///

Then perhaps you should remove your nurses cap, and put on a thinking cap?

[andy-hughes]

AOG - "I was merely making comparisons."

I would respectully refer you to my response - comparisons are inappropriate here I believe.

[ichkeria]

No I don't think it is disturbing compared to some of the things happening in Ukraine.
Last week our friend's dad by some miracle escaped death when a Russian terrorist shell hit his apartment building in Donetsk. He was lucky compared to many.
So while I don't condone actions like this ,I understand people's fury with Ukrainian politicans. They are not like our MPs (Ok I can hear predictably cries of mirth, but they really are not). Most are corrupt beyond belief.

[anotheoldgit]

Canary42

/// Yet more islamophobia from the usual suspect. Yawn. ///

So the Telegraph was also islamophobic for printing their report?

Obviously you have taken no notice of Auntie ED's request to cease throwing out insults, I do hope she takes this on board.

Also you should have noticed that one of their victims was a Muslim, so am I islamophobic for criticising the treatment he received.

In the third report to victims were Gays so at least you can not hang the Homophobic label around my neck.

[Mamyalynne]

Don't be so insulting,are you implying that Nurses ( which I am not) are incapable of clear thought?


I have answered what I think of this act - it is wrong and indefensible. If the premise was comparison to other incidents that should have been made clear.

[andy-hughes]

AOG - "Obviously you have taken no notice of Auntie ED's request to cease throwing out insults, I do hope she takes this on board."

"Then perhaps you should remove your nurses cap, and put on a thinking cap?"

A pot / kettle interface perhaps?

[sp1814]

AOG

I have to say, it *is* odd that you criticise some for drawing comparisons in threads you raise when you do exactly the same in other threads.

I would disagree that your obsession with anything non-white is 'boring'. I myself find it both charming and idiosyncratic.

But then, you cannot trust my taste - I also like cheese and Marmite sandwiches (don't knock it if you've not tried it).

[Peter Pedant]

Throw the Russian politician in the bin,

he is manhandled....
and then the on lookers thro small vials of water on him ....
I am pretty sure it would be water but it could be lighter fluid

and I looked hard for someone lighting up

He must have been terrified quite honesty
Splashing petrol on people and threatening them is part of the culture in Manchester and is almost certain to get you pooping in your pants.

And is it worse than storming a gay pub and threatening punters and the staff - yes I think so. Think Stonewall. I am amazed the more aggressive denizens of the George and Drag ( that would be the lesbians ) didnt fight back.