Where is Cameron

[CleverClogs (RIP)]

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Well cutting the police force by such a large number was wrong in the present climate surely the government with the vast amount of info at there fingertips could have foresee such a problem.

I rather doubt that the number of plods has significantly declined.

The problem was probably caused by a creeping authoritarianism in police "canteen culture", leading to a feeling of resentment among certain young, ethnic groups.

The spark was the killing of well respected, father of four Mark Duggan, who was apparently unarmed; reports in the Grauniad - link - and the Metro - link suggest that the bullet lodged in a police radio was a hollow-point round, fired from one of the police guns by someone from CO19, the death squad ordered by Cressida Dickhead to slaughter Jean Charles de Menezes.

As usual, the plods were slow to keep the family of their victim informed, whilst all manner of sensationalist speculation has appeared in the news media; for example, it has been claimed that Mr Duggan was a crack dealer but, when one considers that similar claims were made following the deaths of Jean Charles de Menezes and James Ashley, one sees the usual pattern of "blame the victim".

[confused76]

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The police are stretched they can't be everywhere. Bring in the army I say!!!

i agree Loo....at least they can impose some sort of curfew until this calms down x

[pompeyfaith]

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One sky reporter asks a looter if they are proud of what they are doing and the reply was ...... we are getting our tax back lol

fooking hell what kind of an answer is that.

[Handyman]

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Why?

What do you suppose the troops are going to do against rioters, some of whom are supposedly only seven? Shoot them?

This isn't Syria.

No but they could slap their asses them take them home to mum.

[pompeyfaith]

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The military are adaptable and can work in a humanitarian way, I remember some years ago when there was flooding in Chichester the military did a fantastic job pumping the water away and installing temporary bridges.

They have also assisted the fire services before now.

The military do not need guns to do a job in a democratic country, just the numbers will help to calm the situation.

[Handyman]

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Well cutting the police force by such a large number was wrong in the present climate surely the government with the vast amount of info at there fingertips could have foresee such a problem.

Maybe they did?, Maybe they decided not to do anything about it as they are being cut in numbers or Senior Staff resigning enmass.

They could call a curfew in the trouble spots and send in some troops, Oh I forgot we are making half the Army Redundant as well.

Think they would be happy coming home from Afghanistan to find their homes and communities wrecked and then have to sign on.

[CleverClogs (RIP)]

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The police are stretched they can't be everywhere. Bring in the army I say!!!

Why?

What do you suppose the troops are going to do against rioters, some of whom are supposedly only seven? Shoot them?

This isn't Syria.

[pompeyfaith]

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Well cutting the police force by such a large number was wrong in the present climate surely the government with the vast amount of info at there fingertips could have foresee such a problem.

[Handyman]

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In answer to your question he's probably over some 18 year public school person

Well he is an old Etonian, he's probably sent his Fag to deal with it.

Seriously, I was just trying to remember whether it was the late 70's or early 80's that similar kicked off last time. The Country was close to being knacker'd then.

Problem is I can't sympathize with the rioters as my opinion is that the vast majority are only there to loot or to attack the Police (for their own reasons) and not for any legitimate political protest.

The last time this happened the majority of rioters were from what may be termed an ethnic minority.

These days I feel like I an in a minority.

I cant see trouble kicking off down here, not unless they come to steal the Scrumpy, but if I was living in the City I would reserve the right to protect Me and Mine and Sod Cameron and his Big Society

Regards Handy

[LooLoo]

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LooLoo,

Exactly that meeting should have been called on Saturday, I think he will get some flack on his return.

O def. As soon as I heard boris was coming back I was like where the hell is Cameron!

[LooLoo]

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The police are stretched they can't be everywhere. Bring in the army I say!!!

[pompeyfaith]

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He is back overnight!!! It is madness here in London and pretty scary!

LooLoo,

Exactly that meeting should have been called on Saturday, I think he will get some flack on his return.

[pompeyfaith]

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I thought this only happened in france

[pompeyfaith]

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looting and wanton criminal activity happening in clapham junction and not a police officer in sight

[LooLoo]

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He is back overnight!!! It is madness here in London and pretty scary!