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Could Scotland end up like Syria?

roger_purvisroger_purvis Posts: 968
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The Arab spring started as a peaceful movement, much like the independence referendum. It soon deteriorated into sectarianism and violence. Could the same happen in a deeply divided Scotland? There was violence on the streets of Glasgow last night. I hope not, i really do.
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    vosnevosne Posts: 14,131
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    No, because there's hard ****s like me roaming the streets to keep things in order.


    I realise the flaw in this plan.


    There is no flaw in this plan.
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    annette kurtenannette kurten Posts: 39,543
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    i can imagine a similar scenario to northern ireland at the extreme.
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    BastardBeaverBastardBeaver Posts: 11,903
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    Didn't a Muslim guy run into Glasgow airport on fire a few years back? I'm not saying it's worse than Syria there, I'm just saying, you know... I've not heard of that happening in Syria.
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    vosnevosne Posts: 14,131
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    BastardBeaver wrote: »
    Didn't a Muslim guy run into Glasgow airport on fire a few years back? I'm not saying it's worse than Syria there, I'm just saying, you know... I've not heard of that happening in Syria.

    He did get kicked firmly in the testicles tbf.
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    roger_purvisroger_purvis Posts: 968
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    I think David Cameron is more level headed than Bashr Al Assad, thankfully. I can see riots ands the return of kettling on the horizon though.
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    Poppy99_PoppyPoppy99_Poppy Posts: 2,255
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    No, give it a few days and it will settle down. Let's face it, the only people who get involved in fighting are the same people who end up fighting after a night out, or who fight at football matches. They just like an excuse for a ruck, but give it a few days and it will settle down. I think there will be a bit of bad feeling for a few years, but the more sophisticated thinkers will move on quickly.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 288
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    Poppy99_Poppy wrote: »
    No, give it a few days and it will settle down. Let's face it, the only people who get involved in fighting are the same people who end up fighting after a night out, or who fight at football matches. They just like an excuse for a ruck, but give it a few days and it will settle down. I think there will be a bit of bad feeling for a few years, but the more sophisticated thinkers will move on quickly.

    I hope you're right but with 6 Orange Walks going ahead in Glasgow today alone they're obviously looking for trouble.
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    bluebladeblueblade Posts: 88,859
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    roger_purvis wrote: »
    Could Scotland end up like Syria?

    No, next question.
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    dee123dee123 Posts: 46,270
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    roger_purvis wrote: »
    The Arab spring started as a peaceful movement, much like the independence referendum. It soon deteriorated into sectarianism and violence. Could the same happen in a deeply divided Scotland? There was violence on the streets of Glasgow last night. I hope not, i really do.

    :o NURSE!, NURSE! They're out of bed again!
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    D_Mcd4D_Mcd4 Posts: 10,438
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    Glasgow gets such a terrible rep! :D
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    D_Mcd4D_Mcd4 Posts: 10,438
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    vosne wrote: »
    No, because there's hard ****s like me roaming the streets to keep things in order.


    I realise the flaw in this plan.


    There is no flaw in this plan.

    Are you one of the reasons Glasgow gets a bad rep? :o

    Make peace (jeely wans) not war. :p
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    BanglaRoadBanglaRoad Posts: 57,587
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    Of all the stupid and ludicrous threads on DS this has to be the most ridiculous
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    MrQuikeMrQuike Posts: 18,175
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    No, it's too cold and wet.
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    2+2=52+2=5 Posts: 24,264
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    http://i.imgur.com/eA0mVtI.gif
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    CravenHavenCravenHaven Posts: 13,953
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    who are the scottish equivalent of ISIS? The methodists?
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    roger_purvisroger_purvis Posts: 968
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    MrQuike wrote: »
    No, it's too cold and wet.

    The troubles in Syria cannot be put down to the weather. I was more alluding to the divisions in society, and the undercurrent of violence that could be sparked into full scale war if left unchecked.
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    benjaminibenjamini Posts: 32,066
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    CravenHaven wrote: »
    who are the scottish equivalent of ISIS? The methodists?

    I think Wee Free's . :)
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    CentaurionCentaurion Posts: 2,060
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    The Orange Order are a peaceful organisation and they only behead people in public when the situation demands it.
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    BanglaRoadBanglaRoad Posts: 57,587
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    roger_purvis wrote: »
    The troubles in Syria cannot be put down to the weather. I was more alluding to the divisions in society, and the undercurrent of violence that could be sparked into full scale war if left unchecked.

    Have you ever been to Scotland? In fact have you been anywhere? Try visiting reality soon
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    roger_purvisroger_purvis Posts: 968
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    BanglaRoad wrote: »
    Have you ever been to Scotland? In fact have you been anywhere? Try visiting reality soon

    yes i have been to Scotland. Not since the independence campaign though. It is possible to learn about and have opinions on places that one has not visited in the recent past.
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    CravenHavenCravenHaven Posts: 13,953
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    BanglaRoad wrote: »
    Try visiting reality soon
    where is this? On TV?
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    vosnevosne Posts: 14,131
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    CravenHaven wrote: »
    who are the scottish equivalent of ISIS? The methodists?

    Christ Almighty. That would take a fortnight. Hacking away with muesli biscuit.

    You'd get bored and ask for death on day 12.
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    BanglaRoadBanglaRoad Posts: 57,587
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    roger_purvis wrote: »
    yes i have been to Scotland. Not since the independence campaign though. It is possible to learn about and have opinions on places that one has not visited in the recent past.

    So do you think England could end up like Syria? Have you seen the trouble surrounding EDL marches?
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    lemoncurdlemoncurd Posts: 57,778
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    I'm worried that the Scottish equivalent of ISIS will get hold of the nukes at Faslane and fire them in the direction of Carlisle.
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    lemoncurdlemoncurd Posts: 57,778
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    CravenHaven wrote: »
    who are the scottish equivalent of ISIS? The methodists?

    Beards.....check!
    Teetotal......check!
    A bit dour.......check!
    Beheading........well the kirk ladies floral group are good at deadheading. Sort-of check!
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