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Nickbat

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Civil Contingencies Bill
« on: 02 November 2009, 11:43:08 »
I must admit that I hadn't heard about this before.

http://www.samizdata.net/blog/archives/006757.html

Unbelievable.  >:( >:( >:( >:(
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Re: Civil Contingencies Bill
« Reply #1 on: 02 November 2009, 12:43:36 »
Like I keep saying the British people have no will whatsover to physically protest anymore other than to moan about something over a cuppa in the works canteen or in the advert break. If they did take to the streets then these measures would ensure they were crushed and with no legal comeback over injuries or property issues ( bit like in a war scenario).

Anyone who thinks that the next government will change all these laws and taxes that this lot have introduced will be in for a shock. They may change the fox hunting law as that will be a popular move and make everyone think democracy has returned.

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Re: Civil Contingencies Bill
« Reply #2 on: 02 November 2009, 13:48:24 »
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Like I keep saying the British people have no will whatsover to physically protest anymore other than to moan about something over a cuppa in the works canteen or in the advert break. If they did take to the streets then these measures would ensure they were crushed and with no legal comeback over injuries or property issues ( bit like in a war scenario).

Anyone who thinks that the next government will change all these laws and taxes that this lot have introduced will be in for a shock. They may change the fox hunting law as that will be a popular move and make everyone think democracy has returned.




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I'm happy to agree with you V.
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Re: Civil Contingencies Bill
« Reply #3 on: 02 November 2009, 13:51:09 »
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I must admit that I hadn't heard about this before.

http://www.samizdata.net/blog/archives/006757.html

Unbelievable.  >:( >:( >:( >:(


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Re: Civil Contingencies Bill
« Reply #4 on: 02 November 2009, 15:26:45 »
Sounds a bit over the top to me?
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Re: Civil Contingencies Bill
« Reply #5 on: 02 November 2009, 16:47:13 »
It's our very own 'Patriot Act'----Whooooopeeee!!!!!, bout time, I was getting worried the government in this country might start thinking for itself.


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Re: Civil Contingencies Bill
« Reply #6 on: 02 November 2009, 17:03:37 »
I'd like to see them "provide for or enable" anything when they've been strung up from a lamp post.  >:(

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Re: Civil Contingencies Bill
« Reply #7 on: 02 November 2009, 17:57:04 »
There will be an uprising if they bring this in - and I include the military in this!
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« Reply #8 on: 02 November 2009, 23:02:40 »
No there wont.I wish there would be ,but there wont be.The stench of complacency and apathy hangs heavy in the air in the UK these days.As long as bore the nation St. and Britians got tedium are still broadcast,no-one will care.
We dont matter any more the opinions of the residents of Notting Hills champagne socia;ists are the only ones which have any influence these days. ;)
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Re: Civil Contingencies Bill
« Reply #9 on: 03 November 2009, 22:19:08 »
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No there wont.I wish there would be ,but there wont be.The stench of complacency and apathy hangs heavy in the air in the UK these days.As long as bore the nation St. and Britians got tedium are still broadcast,no-one will care.
We dont matter any more the opinions of the residents of Notting Hills champagne socia;ists are the only ones which have any influence these days. ;)

Sadly all too true mate :(
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Re: Civil Contingencies Bill
« Reply #10 on: 03 November 2009, 23:29:27 »
Will a high up army officer order his men to attack British citizens on the orders of the PM or will he think - something wrong here and order a military uprising.

The British military do not swear allegiance to the state but to the crown
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« Reply #11 on: 03 November 2009, 23:33:20 »
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Will a high up army officer order his men to attack British citizens on the orders of the PM or will he think - something wrong here and order a military uprising.

The British military do not swear allegiance to the state but to the crown


That's a good point, Martin. I sadly think civil disorder is becoming increasingly likely and I suspect fear of that lies behind the reason that this bill is being introduced. I would further suspect HM forces to be exactly that...loyal to HM, not to PM.  :y
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« Reply #12 on: 03 November 2009, 23:38:05 »
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Will a high up army officer order his men to attack British citizens on the orders of the PM or will he think - something wrong here and order a military uprising.

The British military do not swear allegiance to the state but to the crown


That's a good point, Martin. I sadly think civil disorder is becoming increasingly likely and I suspect fear of that lies behind the reason that this bill is being introduced. I would further suspect HM forces to be exactly that...loyal to HM, not to PM.  :y


Well Nick I have had a few family members in the services, all 3 plus merchant navy in the war.

If it gets too much I could see say the military on the public side and not many on the government side.

Personally I think they will use it to try to prevent a general election.
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Re: Civil Contingencies Bill
« Reply #13 on: 03 November 2009, 23:45:25 »
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Will a high up army officer order his men to attack British citizens on the orders of the PM or will he think - something wrong here and order a military uprising.

The British military do not swear allegiance to the state but to the crown


That's a good point, Martin. I sadly think civil disorder is becoming increasingly likely and I suspect fear of that lies behind the reason that this bill is being introduced. I would further suspect HM forces to be exactly that...loyal to HM, not to PM.  :y


I think we all know that when military force is used for the furtherance of civil aims the situation rapidly runs out of control.

There is little chance of any form of military intervention in the governance of this country - the numbers are simply not there
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Re: Civil Contingencies Bill
« Reply #14 on: 03 November 2009, 23:48:44 »
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Will a high up army officer order his men to attack British citizens on the orders of the PM or will he think - something wrong here and order a military uprising.

The British military do not swear allegiance to the state but to the crown


That's a good point, Martin. I sadly think civil disorder is becoming increasingly likely and I suspect fear of that lies behind the reason that this bill is being introduced. I would further suspect HM forces to be exactly that...loyal to HM, not to PM.  :y


I think we all know that when military force is used for the furtherance of civil aims the situation rapidly runs out of control.

There is little chance of any form of military intervention in the governance of this country - the numbers are simply not there

I bow to your superior knowledge, Zulu, but I'm not convinced that an attempt would not be made.  :(
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