to think this is the most stupid comment yet in relation to Woolwich?

[CookieMofo]

Someone wrote a status in relation to Woolwich and the comment that followed it .... I was


"Should off left th die like their left our soilder too die all people who work should refuse too pay tax. Apparently we gone too war its all over the news"

eh?

[Booyhoo]

i'm thinking Xylem has seen some of her friends' comments (or some very similar) reposted here. you'd be better off hiding your friends if that's the case Xylem.

[kikid]

Muslims do want Sharia law in Britain.
It seems this is the beginning of the end really.. [:(]

[fanjoforthemammaries7850]

The beginning of the end of people using their brains and not believing any old toss maybe

[Booyhoo]

the end of what?

[IneedAyoniNickname]

None of the Muslims I know want Sharia law in England. Some might, possibly, probably. But not all.

Some Christians, including some that I know, think we should go back to the days when women who have children out of wedlock should be locked up and have their children removed! Some Christians think homosexuality should be illegal. But only some.

And while things like this are a minority view, within a civilised society, where we have the right to vote, then I'm not sure we should worry.

This is so badly worded, I hope it makes sense

[namechangeofshame]

100% of my muslim friends and family consider themselves British (because they are) and would probably leave if sharia law ever became a possibility.

Therefore that represents everyone in Britain.

Only it doesnt because I didn't ask everyone. [Hmm]

[Darkesteyes]

I think ive seen that poem if its a fairly long one on my fb feed. And one racist comment which was liked by 3 people. The same ppl who either used to bully me at school or treat me like i was beneath them.

I wouldnt mind surrendering to Aslan Wasnt he voiced by Liam Neeson

[Booyhoo]

the poem i've seen isn't that long. 2/3 verses i think.

[vintagecakeisstillnice]

Radical Muslims want Sharia law

Radical Christians want the abortion law reversed, want women to acknowledge their place as mans 'helpmate' rather than a person with rights of their own. . . Etc etc

Extremists are extremists are extremist are extreme no matter what the religion. All seem to be focused on forcing their views on others.

Which I can't understand surely if you honestly believe deep in your heart and soul that your religion is the 'right' one then shouldn't you believe that your God will bring people to it?


In the same way a dickhead is a dickhead is a dickhead no matter the colour, race,gender. . . .

[doubleshotespresso]

I have just had the following on my page:

" it is of course true that not all Muslims are terrorists, most of them are busy running peaedophile rings"

Yes thats how they spelt it. And the "poster" teaches in a Primary school.... Beautiful.

I have reported the links, photos and pages o FB and deleted er leaving a message.

[xylem8]

the opinion poll was conducted by icm who are highly reputable,independent founder members of the british polling council meaning they have robust sampling methods.

[namechangeofshame]

Oh ffs just read that "poll" quoting 40% of Muslims want sharia law.

It's an icm poll from 2006 had since been deleted from their site and interviewed 400 people, 400 to represent all muslims .

And where did they source those 400? And they ignore the fact that means 60% so, what, 240 of 400 didn't want it?

I work in pr and for our coverage seeking surveys er have to survey 2000 people to get coverage or we aren't considered even slightly representative. And our questions are always tailored to get the answer we want by confusing wording, giving me multiple choice answers that agree with us than don't etc

Look into stuff before buying its bullshit pp.

[namechangeofshame]

So much for reputable xylem.

[Pinebarrens]

amongst the virtual candles i saw this from a serviceman who I've known all my life but i realised yesterday i dont actually know him at all.

'we should do what Hitler did only this time to the right people.'

8 people liked this post, therefore 9 people thought this was a good idea

[Booyhoo]

so all that poll tells you Xylem is that in 2006, 160 people wanted sharia law. do you know how many people lived in britain in 2006?

[vintagecakeisstillnice]

Oh and as an OH of a forces personnel it is not nor , to my knowledge ever been illegal for them to wear their uniforms in public. I accept I might be wrong. . . I am an immigrant

It was suggested that it might not be a good idea by some to not go out in uniform. it is possible and acceptable for senior officers to order juniors not to wear uni outside, this does not make it illegal in civil law.

[IneedAyoniNickname]

When my brother got married, a family member of his wife, had to get special permission to wear his navy uniform to tie wedding. Or maybe it was only a part of the uniform he needed permission for, I'mnot sure.

[TolliverGroat]

Just to clarify, though

The "Aslan" poster is indeed photoshopped

Original here. Photoshopped version here.


I don't think anyone genuinely confused EDF and the EDL

If you look at the Twitter feeds of all the people featured in the screenshot that's been widely circulated, it's clear that they were being faux-naif and trying to take the piss out of the reported tendency of the public to get confused. Then someone at EDF took it seriously and earnestly tweeted them all to deny involvement, and then it all went viral. EDF presumably noticed after a while, though, as all their tweets on the subject are gone now.


But for all of you in search of evidence of public stupidity ...

This appears to be genuine, as far as I can tell.

[TolliverGroat]

Was that his regular uniform or his dress uniform, IneedAyoniNickname?

[IneedAyoniNickname]

I don't know?

[Booyhoo]

when Exp and I were together (and talking about marriage) he said he would have to get permission to get married in his dress uniform.

[TolliverGroat]

Royal Navy regulations are here -- wearing uniform to a wedding when off duty or on leave is covered by 3809.d(7) and comes under "Occasions on which the Wearing of Uniform is Encouraged (Subject to Local Commander's Direction and Including Security and Threat Assessments)". So need CO's permission but it's generally encouraged.

[IneedAyoniNickname]

Might have been that then. He was a guest though, not the groom (not sure if that's clear)

Noy sure what hthe point of my post was either. Probably should go to bed

[TolliverGroat]

No, it's interesting to talk about individual cases. Because there does seem to be a perception among some that the wearing uniform has been banned because of PC gorn maaaaad, but the actual situation is massively complicated and involved in a reassuringly British fashion (i.e. why have one simple rule when you can have a whole host of intersecting rules that have evolved over centuries?).

[Booyhoo]

slightly off topic but i was really saddened yesterday (before the attack in woolwich had happened) when a soldier i met online (dating) refused to come to the town where i live or the next one over for a drink because of the risk to his safety (i live in NI). i honestly didn't realise it was still that dangerous here for them. and my town really isn't a bad area at all.