To be fed up with the riots being called “UK riots”?

Do you believe the riots would be happening if those 3 girls were tucked up in bed now? Yes or no?

Well said great point

I personally don’t believe they did, I think you’re painting an incredibly narrow view and it’s pretty bloody hilarious for you to call other posters obtuse.

I don’t think for a second any of these riots would have gone ahead if it were not for the deliberate spread of false information suggesting a Muslim refugee attached young White children.
The riots would not have happened without this rumour and wouldn’t have happened merely in reaction to the attack.
There was no talk of protests or demonstrations other than in relation to Muslim buildings.

The misinformation is not in anyway irrelevant, it was specific, targeted information in order to feed these sorts of feelings. Without it this wouldn’t be happening.

You've literally just said they started because 3 kids were killed. So fucking boring this, time and time again people saying it wasn't that, and then go on to explain it was that. Misinformation is irrelevant, if those 3 kids carried on their class til the end and then went home to their parents THE UK WOULDNT BE RIOTING!!!!! And you know it.

Separate comment, the rioters are fucking idiots.

Why should you be above reproach just because you've lived in NI? Your tone to the previous poster was patronising and hyperbolic.

Reflect . Lol.

Yes I'm going to sit here with a cup of tea and 'reflect ' on my earlier posts.

That's a good one.

Calling a poster stupid is not allowed on here, as you well know.

100% true

Technically, they didn't - the riots were instigated because an absolute fucking bastard killed three children, and rumours spread about his nationality, neither of which should ever have happened.

And his nationality was irrelevant, he was just a murdering scumbag. No matter what 'excuse' he produces.

Makes no difference, still the UK. And NI has had many, many years of tolerating riots, bombs and the rest. I lived through that so don't preach at me.

The perpetrator of what? Oh yes, the 3 murdered girls. Misinformation or not, the riots started because of the death of 3 girls. Anyone saying otherwise is being purposely obtuse.

Completely missing the point if the thread but it's a bit like the UK heatwaves we often see mentioned in the media......really it's a southern England heatwave

Riots starting, and justification for riots is 2 totally different things. At no point have I mentioned justification. There is no justification. The riots started because of the deaths of 3 children, you know they did.

I'm sure if these riots were only occurring in Scotland you would not be happy with them being referred to as UK riots. The poster you were replying to was only pointing this out, she was not referring to her own nationality 👍

You should reflect on your earlier posts having now been educated by @XDownwiththissortofthingX before you act outraged at being called stupid.

Actually Scotland has no way of declaring whether they want to remain or leave the UK now. Of those that voted to remain in the referendum in 2014 how many will have changed their stance in the 10 years that have passed? Especially as in that time the UK has managed to fit in Brexit and four general elections.

They're not protests. They are mindless riots, perpetrated by the lowest common denominator in society.

It didn’t really though, it happened because people thought the perpetrator was a Muslim who was “fresh off a boat”. It wasn’t really a reaction to what happened when it was due to fake information spread around with the goal to whip up hatred. Why was the start of the rioting an attack on a mosque if it was truly in relation to those 3 children?
Its simply an excuse to let out full blown racism under the thinly veiled guise of genuine concern.

they could also be referred to as European riots

No.
They are taking place in England, and Belfast. Therefore UK.

Seeing as it’s a developing situation I don’t see this as too problematic - and I’ve seen plans for a ‘protest’ set up for Glasgow so not just England

@Abigail47 Your posts are just so patronising and uninformed. It’s depressing.

So you've just told me that the rioting didn't start because of those 3 girls, and when asked why it started you literally tell me it's because of the 3 girls. I'm not even remotely debating it with you that the riots shouldn't be happening, it's an absolute joke with brain dead dickheads fighting and looting for the sake of it. But it happened because of those 3 girls, like you have just confirmed.

Why did the rioting start? I mean I know why the rioting started, but obviously you think something different so interested to hear it.

Scotland was given permission to have a referendum, yes.

Youre ignoring the small point of the following:

Once Scotland were given permission to ha a referendum, Scotland voted to stay in the UK.

If Scotland wanted to leave the UK, they would.

They don't.

And I was able to say that you , without hurling insults at you.

Unlike you, who called me stupid.

Try to say your point, without throwing insults at people.