How long before mass squatting and civil disorder takes place?

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Stan.goodvibes replied

13 November 2008, 02:28
Originally posted by zara_backdog View Post

Not at all

Worked in Handsworth/Lozells during the 1985 riots - really really scary - had a petrol bomb put through the surgery window where we worked. Luckly, everyone was at lunch.

Luckly, everyone was out to lunch
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voodooflux replied

12 November 2008, 20:40
Originally posted by zara_backdog View Post

Not at all

Worked in Handsworth/Lozells during the 1985 riots - really really scary - had a petrol bomb put through the surgery window where we worked. Luckly, everyone was at lunch.

We took a "shortcut" through Lozells the day after the riots - the clutch had gone in my dad's car and we were stuck in 4th gear

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zara_backdog replied

12 November 2008, 20:39
Originally posted by EternalOptimist View Post

This is going to be rude

Not at all

Worked in Handsworth/Lozells during the 1985 riots - really really scary - had a petrol bomb put through the surgery window where we worked. Luckly, everyone was at lunch.
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EternalOptimist replied

12 November 2008, 20:34
Originally posted by zara_backdog View Post

Not sure - but I have worked in a place where mass squatting and civil disorder was the norm

This is going to be rude
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zara_backdog replied

12 November 2008, 20:30
Not sure - but I have worked in a place where mass squatting and civil disorder was the norm
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BrilloPad replied

12 November 2008, 20:26
Originally posted by MrMark View Post

How close are we to the abyss?

I would say very far away. In fact unlikely to happen.
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cailin maith replied

12 November 2008, 20:25
Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post

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Smarty pants

I'll be going with him
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voodooflux replied

12 November 2008, 20:25
Originally posted by Churchill View Post

You've no class whatsoever!

You sure now? Wouldn't take long to take it though the paint shop
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BrilloPad replied

12 November 2008, 20:24
Originally posted by Churchill View Post

I don't know, don't care! I'm planning on going travelling for the duration!

Anyone want to babysit my cars?

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Churchill replied

12 November 2008, 20:22
Originally posted by voodooflux View Post

I'll look after the Range Rover sport for you. It might come back to you in a different colour though

You've no class whatsoever!
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voodooflux replied

12 November 2008, 20:15
Originally posted by Churchill View Post

I don't know, don't care! I'm planning on going travelling for the duration!

Anyone want to babysit my cars?

I'll look after the Range Rover sport for you. It might come back to you in a different colour though
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Purple Dalek replied

12 November 2008, 20:11
Originally posted by MrMark View Post

How close are we to the abyss?

Pretty close. Get Xmas over then a cold snap will cause the national grid to collapse after a couple of days they'll be raiding the places that still have lights on...
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Churchill replied

12 November 2008, 20:06
Originally posted by MrMark View Post

How close are we to the abyss?

I don't know, don't care! I'm planning on going travelling for the duration!

Anyone want to babysit my cars?
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12 November 2008, 19:43
How long before mass squatting and civil disorder takes place?

How close are we to the abyss?
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