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What was your favorite riot? , by otomi on Apr 8, 2008 22:17:44 GMT 1,
Mine was Mainzer Strasse - Berlin. 3000 cops 5000 rioters - went on for a week. The police "evicted" a whole squatted block in '91(?). It was the end of an era. West Germany established law and order in East Berlin. There were two years were everyone could do everything he wanted to. I think you had some good ones in London too.
P.S. How do you get the video in the post?
Mine was Mainzer Strasse - Berlin. 3000 cops 5000 rioters - went on for a week. The police "evicted" a whole squatted block in '91(?). It was the end of an era. West Germany established law and order in East Berlin. There were two years were everyone could do everything he wanted to. I think you had some good ones in London too. P.S. How do you get the video in the post? |
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What was your favorite riot? , by Viva Hate on Apr 8, 2008 22:21:32 GMT 1, has to be miners against police *cough*, sorry meant army in police uniforms. 1980's.
has to be miners against police *cough*, sorry meant army in police uniforms. 1980's.
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What was your favorite riot? , by Cocteau 101 on Apr 8, 2008 22:55:26 GMT 1, 
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What was your favorite riot? , by alsbabar on Apr 8, 2008 23:01:59 GMT 1, the poll tax riots of 1990
including the storming of the house of commons
the poll tax riots of 1990
including the storming of the house of commons
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What was your favorite riot? , by tomjedimaster on Apr 8, 2008 23:15:59 GMT 1, The Vancouver Canucks Stanley Cup riot in 1994. I was working for them and I was gutted.
The Vancouver Canucks Stanley Cup riot in 1994. I was working for them and I was gutted. |
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What was your favorite riot? , by otomi on Apr 9, 2008 0:00:58 GMT 1, people looked like that in '94 (anchor man) - to me a riot needs a political motivation
people looked like that in '94 (anchor man) - to me a riot needs a political motivation
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What was your favorite riot? , by crazyarsemother on Apr 9, 2008 0:29:18 GMT 1, battle of the beanfield - stonehenge '85. totally pointless.
battle of the beanfield - stonehenge '85. totally pointless.
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What was your favorite riot? , by robotoil on Apr 9, 2008 0:47:47 GMT 1, "White Riot" by The Clash
"White Riot" by The Clash
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What was your favorite riot? , by otomi on Apr 9, 2008 0:55:24 GMT 1, "White Riot" by The Clash
I like the Cock Sparrer version. A bit faster.
"White Riot" by The Clash I like the Cock Sparrer version. A bit faster. |
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What was your favorite riot? , by goatislander on Apr 9, 2008 2:56:26 GMT 1, people looked like that in '94 (anchor man) - to me a riot needs a political motivation
In Canada hockey IS politics.
people looked like that in '94 (anchor man) - to me a riot needs a political motivation In Canada hockey IS politics. |
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What was your favorite riot? , by They call me Stephen on Apr 9, 2008 9:56:33 GMT 1, The Brixton riots of 1981 have to be up there too. (although I was far too young then to understand what was going on)
English society seems a little too flaccid to riot anymore; the French on the other hand put us to shame (if thatโs the right word)
I love photos of riots, thereโs something very beautiful about them. People fighting for what they truly believe in, a social uprising against the system.
The Brixton riots of 1981 have to be up there too. (although I was far too young then to understand what was going on)
English society seems a little too flaccid to riot anymore; the French on the other hand put us to shame (if thatโs the right word)
I love photos of riots, thereโs something very beautiful about them. People fighting for what they truly believe in, a social uprising against the system.
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What was your favorite riot? , by ashman on Apr 9, 2008 10:42:14 GMT 1, Sports Riot- Pistons - Pacers riot when Ron Artese goes into the crowd beating up fans.
Sports Riot- Pistons - Pacers riot when Ron Artese goes into the crowd beating up fans.
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What was your favorite riot? , by funyoung on Apr 9, 2008 10:58:11 GMT 1, How can you have a 'favourite' riot?
Mindless violence which can be vindicated by a semi-political motivation? Don't see it myself. Sorry.
How can you have a 'favourite' riot?
Mindless violence which can be vindicated by a semi-political motivation? Don't see it myself. Sorry.
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What was your favorite riot? , by funthyme on Apr 9, 2008 11:07:10 GMT 1, LAZ Micallef release
LAZ Micallef release
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What was your favorite riot? , by danvnuk on Apr 9, 2008 11:13:27 GMT 1, English society seems a little too flaccid to riot anymore; the French on the other hand put us to shame (if thatโs the right word)
English society never has really been one for riots - I think this passage from George McDonald Frasers Flashman novels examplifies the English attitude to riots and the contrasting French attitude nicely.
The Scene: London - Chartist rally - 10th April 1848
But it poured down, everyone was soaked, the foreign agitators who were on hand got nowhere, and all the inflamed mob did was to send a monstrous petition across to the House of Commons. It had five million signatures, they said; I know it had four of mine, one in the name of Obadiah Snooks, and three others in the shape of X's beside which I wrote, "John Morrison, Arthur Wellesley, Henry John Temple Palmerston, their marks".
But the whole thing was a frost, and when one of the Frog agitators in Trafalgar Square got up and damned the whole lot of the Chartists for English cowards, a butcher's boy tore off his coat, squared up to the Frenchy, and gave the snail-chewing scoundrel the finest thrashing you could wish for. Then, of course, the whole crowd carried the butcher's boy shoulder high, and finished up singing "God Save the Queen" with tremendous gusto. A thoroughly English revolution, I dare say.
And long may it continue ;D
English society seems a little too flaccid to riot anymore; the French on the other hand put us to shame (if thatโs the right word) English society never has really been one for riots - I think this passage from George McDonald Frasers Flashman novels examplifies the English attitude to riots and the contrasting French attitude nicely. The Scene: London - Chartist rally - 10th April 1848
But it poured down, everyone was soaked, the foreign agitators who were on hand got nowhere, and all the inflamed mob did was to send a monstrous petition across to the House of Commons. It had five million signatures, they said; I know it had four of mine, one in the name of Obadiah Snooks, and three others in the shape of X's beside which I wrote, "John Morrison, Arthur Wellesley, Henry John Temple Palmerston, their marks".
But the whole thing was a frost, and when one of the Frog agitators in Trafalgar Square got up and damned the whole lot of the Chartists for English cowards, a butcher's boy tore off his coat, squared up to the Frenchy, and gave the snail-chewing scoundrel the finest thrashing you could wish for. Then, of course, the whole crowd carried the butcher's boy shoulder high, and finished up singing "God Save the Queen" with tremendous gusto. A thoroughly English revolution, I dare say.And long may it continue ;D |
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What was your favorite riot? , by Grafter on Apr 9, 2008 13:59:36 GMT 1, I got 2 words for ya'.........POLL TAX....
Man, those were the days...
I got 2 words for ya'.........POLL TAX....
Man, those were the days...
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What was your favorite riot? , by qprfc1967 on Apr 9, 2008 19:46:45 GMT 1, how can anyone be proud of a riot , brainless cowards who think theyre the beesneez , cool and tough cos they can throw a brick , bottle etc at a copper on a horse 100 yards away and when they get a whack want to moan about police brutality . why no trouble when 1/2 million demonstrate for country alliance,
poll tax , mayday , stonehenge rioters if they love it so much just go and support the away team at ninian park every fortnight, stand as close to the home supporters as poss and spend ninety mins abusing them go outside and see how tough you are
how can anyone be proud of a riot , brainless cowards who think theyre the beesneez , cool and tough cos they can throw a brick , bottle etc at a copper on a horse 100 yards away and when they get a whack want to moan about police brutality . why no trouble when 1/2 million demonstrate for country alliance,
poll tax , mayday , stonehenge rioters if they love it so much just go and support the away team at ninian park every fortnight, stand as close to the home supporters as poss and spend ninety mins abusing them go outside and see how tough you are
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What was your favorite riot? , by paulypaul on Apr 9, 2008 19:52:02 GMT 1, how can anyone be proud of a riot , brainless cowards who think theyre the beesneez , cool and tough cos they can throw a brick , bottle etc at a copper on a horse 100 yards away and when they get a whack want to moan about police brutality . why no trouble when 1/2 million demonstrate for country alliance, poll tax , mayday , stonehenge rioters if they love it so much just go and support the away team at ninian park every fortnight, stand as close to the home supporters as poss and spend ninety mins abusing them go outside and see how tough you are
Was going to write at length about class struggle, the disenfranchised and the abuse of power by the ruling elite but will settle with calling you a cock instead...
My favourite? Well, since you ask, most of the miners struggles...
how can anyone be proud of a riot , brainless cowards who think theyre the beesneez , cool and tough cos they can throw a brick , bottle etc at a copper on a horse 100 yards away and when they get a whack want to moan about police brutality . why no trouble when 1/2 million demonstrate for country alliance, poll tax , mayday , stonehenge rioters if they love it so much just go and support the away team at ninian park every fortnight, stand as close to the home supporters as poss and spend ninety mins abusing them go outside and see how tough you are Was going to write at length about class struggle, the disenfranchised and the abuse of power by the ruling elite but will settle with calling you a c o ck instead... My favourite? Well, since you ask, most of the miners struggles... |
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What was your favorite riot? , by GD303uk on Apr 10, 2008 10:43:41 GMT 1, Perterloo
miners strike
kinder scout
Perterloo
miners strike
kinder scout
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What was your favorite riot? , by daveanthony28 on Apr 10, 2008 10:50:57 GMT 1, Can't call it a favourite but the ''Handsworth'' riots of 1985 in Birmingham stick in my memory.
Can't call it a favourite but the ''Handsworth'' riots of 1985 in Birmingham stick in my memory.
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What was your favorite riot? , by killerkellah on Apr 10, 2008 10:55:07 GMT 1, it hasnt happened yet, but the Nick Walker print release next week....
it hasnt happened yet, but the Nick Walker print release next week....
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What was your favorite riot? , by danvnuk on Apr 10, 2008 11:28:28 GMT 1, I'm also wondering how you could have a 'favourite' riot - a peaceful demonstration maybe, but a riot in my mind involves people getting hurt (on both sides) property smashed, innocent bystanders being terrified......what's to celebrate about that?
Surely by stating that this or that riot was your favourite - your stating that you revel in the mayhem and violence involved, rather than the no doubt legitimate grievance that caused the riot in the first place.
Perhaps I'm just arguing semantics.
I'm also wondering how you could have a 'favourite' riot - a peaceful demonstration maybe, but a riot in my mind involves people getting hurt (on both sides) property smashed, innocent bystanders being terrified......what's to celebrate about that?
Surely by stating that this or that riot was your favourite - your stating that you revel in the mayhem and violence involved, rather than the no doubt legitimate grievance that caused the riot in the first place.
Perhaps I'm just arguing semantics.
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What was your favorite riot? , by GD303uk on Apr 10, 2008 12:22:29 GMT 1, peacefull demonstrations can end in a riot,
perhaps we should clarify what exactly is a riot,
anti fascist marches have ended in riot,
suffragettes even rioted to help get woman the right to vote
blacks rioted in anti racism riots in america
i dont think people set out to riot it happens as a response/ reaction to actions beyound their control
the Petterloo masacre is an example of a demonstration ending in riot, although the riot act was not read it could be argued was a riot.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peterloo_Massacre
even ramblers on kinder scout did not set out for a riot it was the authorities whos use of violance ended in riot, this is sometimes the case for the cause of riot.
although Peterloo was a tragic day it was days like this that gave us rights we enjoy today.
thus is one of my favorite riots.
peacefull demonstrations can end in a riot, perhaps we should clarify what exactly is a riot, anti fascist marches have ended in riot, suffragettes even rioted to help get woman the right to vote blacks rioted in anti racism riots in america i dont think people set out to riot it happens as a response/ reaction to actions beyound their control the Petterloo masacre is an example of a demonstration ending in riot, although the riot act was not read it could be argued was a riot. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peterloo_Massacreeven ramblers on kinder scout did not set out for a riot it was the authorities whos use of violance ended in riot, this is sometimes the case for the cause of riot. although Peterloo was a tragic day it was days like this that gave us rights we enjoy today. thus is one of my favorite riots. |
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