Flysheet Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Looks like what I put has touched a nerve, so apologies all round, that wasn't wholly my intention and I was playing devils advocate to a degree. This was close to home, partners son and boyfriend were at the gig and my daughter was very close to the attacks in Paris that night so I find myself having to deal with those emotions again and again. I'm as upset as anyone about this and really angry, the more I hear about this scumbag being well known the angrier I get. I know that folk are trying to make themselves feel better and putting things on SM helps them I suppose. The fundraising is great and I've also contributed, I don't shout about it, the point about that was a general one about how easy it is to do that and hope it doesn't happen again rather than tackle the root cause. What folk really should be doing instead of putting up icons or holding vigils is getting bloody well organised and demanding that the great and good tackle this problem head on. Demand that our politicians take action, give the security services the resources and clearance to do whatever it takes to root out these terrorists, and anyone shielding them, and eradicating the problem. That also means us not getting involved in foreign conflicts unless we are directly threatened or there is a pressing humanitarian need such as in the Balkans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbert two hats Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EamerRed Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Saw a notification on Facebook and it turns out I have friends in common with that Martyn guy. Love this Tweet: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy92 Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 remember the legacy of those who were sadly killed, not the hate of the evil murderer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoghurt on a Stick Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 10 hours ago, zico martin said: I'm sure we all give a fuck but I don't feel the need to tell all my 'Facebook' friends that I do or that I've given money to the families. Hello zico, I have a Facebook account but don't access it a lot. From what I can gather, people on there tell each other anything and everything, almost up to the point of informing people of when they have passed wind. OK, that's an exaggeration, but you know where I'm coming from. I don't suppose that it's any different to being on this site really though. We are discussing it here, when we don't actually have to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waapster Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 This is a beautiful and moving piece which reminded me of @H.M.V's "look for the helpers" maxim. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/may/24/i-still-feel-raw-nurse-tells-of-treating-manchester-bombing-victims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdizzle Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Just found out my friends brother was named in the 22 RIP Philip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretlow Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Its been such a mixed week of emotions. Mrs works for the transport police based next to the MEN and had officers at the event who are obviously in a bad way behind the scenes The Vigil in the city center was so uplifting, I traveled to Stockholm yesterday for the game, the emotion of people inside the ground before kick off was felt, you could see it in peoples faces. The unity of people not just from Manchester but the whole country has been nothing short of incredible in such horrific circumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffieldlady Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 12 minutes ago, Waapster said: This is a beautiful and moving piece which reminded me of @H.M.V's "look for the helpers" maxim. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/may/24/i-still-feel-raw-nurse-tells-of-treating-manchester-bombing-victims A terrible thing happened, and there’s no explanation for it. But I don’t want to think about who did it. I want to focus on the good I saw and was part of on Monday night. We should focus on the love and warmth people displayed after the bomb, and on those who helped those affected, like the homeless guys who gave people directions after the bomb, and not on those who do things like this. Reading articles like that make me realise how many awesome people there are in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffieldlady Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 51 minutes ago, jdizzle said: Just found out my friends brother was named in the 22 RIP Philip as ever with these things, but thoughts are with Philip's friends and family! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 1 hour ago, jdizzle said: Just found out my friends brother was named in the 22 RIP Philip Sorry to hear that jdizzle, condolences to you and his family x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flysheet Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 8 hours ago, jdizzle said: Just found out my friends brother was named in the 22 RIP Philip Condolences bud, let's all raise a glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losing my hair Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 When you start to lose faith in humanity, humanity always manages to reassert itself. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/manchester-muslim-man-jewish-woman-picture-photo-image-elderly-unity-terror-bombing-a7754161.html#gallery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoghurt on a Stick Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 10 minutes ago, Losing my hair said: When you start to lose faith in humanity, humanity always manages to reassert itself. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/manchester-muslim-man-jewish-woman-picture-photo-image-elderly-unity-terror-bombing-a7754161.html#gallery Not if you read the comments section after the article it doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losing my hair Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 1 minute ago, Yoghurt on a Stick said: Not if you read the comments section after the article it doesn't. Didn't get that far until you pointed it out, clearly the Katie Hopkins keyboard warriors fan club is alive and well. I will try and remain optimistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoghurt on a Stick Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 1 hour ago, Losing my hair said: Didn't get that far until you pointed it out, clearly the Katie Hopkins keyboard warriors fan club is alive and well. I will try and remain optimistic. Good man. I will do the same. As an aside, I did read a Katie Hopkins article once. Never again will I waste my limited time on this planet repeating the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdizzle Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 On 25/05/2017 at 1:22 PM, Quark said: Sorry to hear that jdizzle, condolences to you and his family x Thank you! There has been some amazing tributes paid in the area still can't get over the whole thing! X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy92 Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 A week on and I'm still sat here bawling my eyes out about what happened. It's just so devastating. Evil can't win, and I'm trying to comprehend why those innocent people lost their lives but there is no answer. I felt very similar after what happened at the Bataclan because I knew someone there as well so it felt really real like this and because it's something I do all the time attend gigs, they're my escape and im so so angry that people target what's supposed to be safe places. I'm just so upset and angry at the world and needs a rant about how catastrophically evil these people are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatyeti24 Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 (edited) Ariana Grande is doing a big benefit gig at Old Trafford on Sunday. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40086336 Edited May 30, 2017 by fatyeti24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 2 minutes ago, fatyeti24 said: Ariana Grande is doing a big benefit gig at Old Trafford on Sunday. Yep, I just saw that. A nice touch, being willing to do that back in Manchester. I don't think anyone would blame her if she'd have wanted to do something from a more remote location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatyeti24 Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 2 minutes ago, eFestivals said: Yep, I just saw that. A nice touch, being willing to do that back in Manchester. I don't think anyone would blame her if she'd have wanted to do something from a more remote location. yeah those were my thoughts to. good on her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy92 Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 (edited) She may feel it's part of her mental recovery to go back and face the situation head on. She must be so devastated at what happened. I just hope she's ready to do this so soon Edited May 30, 2017 by Lucy92 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 2 minutes ago, Lucy92 said: She may feel it's part of her mental recovery to go back and face the situation head on. She must be so devastated at what happened. I just hope she's ready to do this so soon yeah, maybe - but whatever, easier options were available to her and she's not taken them. Putting on an even bigger show in Manc is the biggest up-yours she could possibly give to what happened, and I've only got admiration for her for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaledonianGonzo Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 It's the best possible response. Hats off to everyone involved. She's a stone cold badass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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