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Pussy Riot pitch invasion

114 replies

speakingwoman · 15/07/2018 22:28

So, whilst our idea of protest is an anti Trump carnival in London, this group invades the World Cup final knowing that prison and worse awaits, no doubt.

They can spoil my football enjoyment anytime. Truth is inconvenient.

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Rufustheyawningreindeer · 16/07/2018 07:57

fit

Did you honestly think people thought it was brave because we were worried about them being hit by a ball?

To be fair, those things bloody hurt

UglyCathKidstonBag · 16/07/2018 01:28

Good for them and I couldn’t give a fuck if they ruined the game (they didn’t).

Is there a way we can support them?

longtimelurkingtrans · 16/07/2018 01:07

Very very brave act. But I fear that their actions and point of protest will be conveniently ignored and they will be jailed in intolerable conditions for years to come

LassWiADelicateAir · 15/07/2018 23:30

It isn't the first time and it won't be the last time someone has run on to a pitch. It happened very quickly and from what I recall play stopped instantly. The players clearly knew something was amiss.

BettyDuMonde · 15/07/2018 23:28

FitFlatFlop

How do you feel about Colin Kaepernick?

Personally, I think the way he used his sporting platform, despite it prematurely ending his own career, was truly admirable (and he’s gone on to raise tons of cash for various grassroots projects all over the US).

Go Pussy Riot! I don’t give a fig about football so this is the first I heard of it. Off to find out more.

Fitflapflop · 15/07/2018 23:28

Yes, well it certainly did when you arrived Fitflapflop

(Are we really doing this?)

No, that’s you!🙄

DJLippy · 15/07/2018 23:24

Indeed whatever next? Interfering with the Kings horse at the Derby?

Grin Grin Grin
NotTerfNorCis · 15/07/2018 23:24

@FitFlapFlop it's not the players who might hurt them, it's the police and justice system who certainly will hurt them.... do you not get that?

CanineEnigma · 15/07/2018 23:23

I think the poster meant they were prepared to be hurt by the security guys who apprehended them. Not the footballers.

hmcAsWas · 15/07/2018 23:23

Yes, well it certainly did when you arrived Fitflapflop

Fitflapflop · 15/07/2018 23:21

Oh I didn’t realise this was the feminist board. Ffs. Seems like logic has gone out the window.

Fitflapflop · 15/07/2018 23:20

They were prepared to risk being hurt.

So who would’ve got done for that then? A poor player who has nothing to do with anything, would’ve accidentally kicked a ball into their head and caused concussion. The guilt probably would’ve made him play a shit game.

It was a selfish act. And to be prepared to be hurt is such a shit act of courage when the person hurting them would suffer unintentionally. Selfish and stupid.

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speakingwoman · 15/07/2018 23:17

So fucking what if they had ruined it? Is that really supposed to be their problem?

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VaggieMight · 15/07/2018 23:15

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LassWiADelicateAir · 15/07/2018 23:14

Ruined? Really?

I watched it. They didn't ruin anything. It was all over in less than a minute.

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speakingwoman · 15/07/2018 23:11

. It was on the news. The6 can’t broadcast these things live because most pitch invasions are trivial.

Surely the whole nature of courageous protest is that it will probably be for nothing?

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CanineEnigma · 15/07/2018 23:09

They didn’t ruin it. And definitely braver than a cosy Trump protest that major political parties endorsed.

MaryPoppinsPenguins · 15/07/2018 23:08

Yes Speaking... that’s my point. I’m only hearing about it now.

I hope they haven’t done this for nothing.

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speakingwoman · 15/07/2018 23:08

“Sporting events shouldn’t be a place to make a point about something”

Sorry I think fit is joking?

Where exactly in Putin’s Russia would you like them to protest fit?,

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NicoAndTheNiners · 15/07/2018 23:07

One of the invaders I believe is one of the ones who did the church protest and was sent to a very severe prison for years following that. Quite amazing she is prepared to go back. I assume they will be punished quite harshly.

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speakingwoman · 15/07/2018 23:06

News channels don’t show protesters. I remember streakers at cricket matches! The idea is not to encourage it.

You’re hearing about it now aren’t you?

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AssassinatedBeauty · 15/07/2018 23:06

They were prepared to risk being hurt. They were protesting at a major international event being held in their country. Polite safe protest that you've asked permission to do isn't going to get them anywhere.

Rufustheyawningreindeer · 15/07/2018 23:05

Seems a pitiful game if it can be ruined by someone running onto the pitch for a few minutes

NotTerfNorCis · 15/07/2018 23:04

They didn't ruin it at all. They were on the pitch for about a minute, less time than it takes for an injured person to be checked out or a foul to be judged. For that they're potentially giving up years of their lives.

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speakingwoman · 15/07/2018 23:04

Indeed whatever next? Interfering with the Kings horse at the Derby?

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