When is enough, enough?

Ea of Dune · 22-05-2008, 01:17 PM

Thought I'd start a thread on when people think the hypothetical antics of our government would reach the tipping point in which civil disobedience would be considered legit?

I see for example the police have voted on being allowed to go on strike which is a pretty big move on their part.

Ea of dune

John Connor · 22-05-2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ea of Dune

Thought I'd start a thread on when people think the hypothetical antics of our government would reach the tipping point in which civil disobedience would be considered legit?

Never. This is England - almost entirely full of dim-witted morons who do what they're told.

It's already reached a tipping point with me, mind. I used to try to follow the law for the sake of following the law. Now I follow my own rules and only follow their rules to the extent of keeping myself out of the way of unpleasantness.

Westcountryman · 22-05-2008, 03:13 PM

As John says, this is England - we seem to be the most obedient people on the planet.

Perfect example is the new parking fiasco where Norwich city council are going to charge business for parking spaces for employees. A lot of workers were interviewed and said something along the lines of:

'I resent paying this...but I'm going to have to'.

As for the Police being allowed to strike, the government would be insane to allow such a thing.

HighlandFP · 27-05-2008, 01:23 PM

Non violent direct action ???

"Never. This is England - almost entirely full of dim-witted morons who do what they're told."
Same in Ecosse, They mostly watch football [I watched once with my Grandfater when I was 5].

Just typed Eccose - funny we never hear that word now.

Vortex · 27-05-2008, 03:50 PM

I seem to recall there was mass civil disobedience against the Poll Tax in the early 1990's.

There have also been numerous riots on the streets mostly in the north of England by adherents of the religion of peace.

There were also the mass demos against the Phoney War in Iraq as well.

a swansong 4 europe · 27-05-2008, 06:48 PM

First street activity mentioned organised by mainly anarchist social drop-outs and extreme left-wing thugs.

Second and third street parties organised by the religion of peace.

bornfree · 27-05-2008, 09:53 PM

Yes I was wondering the same thing. The scenario that sprints to my mind is something like the protests against communist rule in eastern Europe, where people gathered in city centres, held candles and constantly blew whistles. If I recall correctly, this was enough to influence their oppressors.
The current national mood isn't anything like the national mood which sparked the protests which have been mentioned. Huge swathes of the working class and the middle classes are opposed to this government's policies. Previous protests were hijacked by extremists.

HighlandFP · 27-05-2008, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bornfree

Yes I was wondering the same thing. The scenario that sprints to my mind is something like the protests against communist rule in eastern Europe, where people gathered in city centres, held candles and constantly blew whistles. If I recall correctly, this was enough to influence their oppressors.
The current national mood isn't anything like the national mood which sparked the protests which have been mentioned. Huge swathes of the working class and the middle classes are opposed to this government's policies. Previous protests were hijacked by extremists.

The scenario that sprints to my mind is something like the protests against communist rule in eastern Europe, which was organised by the CIA(tm) now
Al CIADA(tm).

22-05-2008, 01:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ea of Dune Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hell Posts: 1,049	When is enough, enough? Thought I'd start a thread on when people think the hypothetical antics of our government would reach the tipping point in which civil disobedience would be considered legit? I see for example the police have voted on being allowed to go on strike which is a pretty big move on their part. Ea of dune

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Westcountryman Uber Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The Westcountry. Posts: 5,922 Party: None	As John says, this is England - we seem to be the most obedient people on the planet. Perfect example is the new parking fiasco where Norwich city council are going to charge business for parking spaces for employees. A lot of workers were interviewed and said something along the lines of: 'I resent paying this...but I'm going to have to'. As for the Police being allowed to strike, the government would be insane to allow such a thing. __________________ Manus haec inimica tyrannis ense petit placidam sub libertate quietam - "This hand of mine, which is hostile to tyrants, seeks by the sword quiet peace under liberty."

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HighlandFP Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ross-shire Highlands SCOTLAND Posts: 586 Party: Other	Non violent direct action ??? "Never. This is England - almost entirely full of dim-witted morons who do what they're told." Same in Ecosse, They mostly watch football [I watched once with my Grandfater when I was 5]. Just typed Eccose - funny we never hear that word now. __________________ WARNING: By reading or downloading this post you may be committing an offence under some or all of these Terrorism Acts. http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/securit...m-and-the-law/ EU = Ein Volk ~ Ein Reich.

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27-05-2008, 03:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
Vortex Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 877 Party: BNP	I seem to recall there was mass civil disobedience against the Poll Tax in the early 1990's. There have also been numerous riots on the streets mostly in the north of England by adherents of the religion of peace. There were also the mass demos against the Phoney War in Iraq as well.

27-05-2008, 06:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
a swansong 4 europe Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 411	First street activity mentioned organised by mainly anarchist social drop-outs and extreme left-wing thugs. Second and third street parties organised by the religion of peace.

27-05-2008, 09:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
bornfree Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 92	Yes I was wondering the same thing. The scenario that sprints to my mind is something like the protests against communist rule in eastern Europe, where people gathered in city centres, held candles and constantly blew whistles. If I recall correctly, this was enough to influence their oppressors. The current national mood isn't anything like the national mood which sparked the protests which have been mentioned. Huge swathes of the working class and the middle classes are opposed to this government's policies. Previous protests were hijacked by extremists.