Delbow   #1 Posted November 11 All three media outlets ran stories which contained allegations that poppy sellers at several rail stations had been variously intimated, threatened and pushed by people protesting against the Israeli military action in Gaza. The Royal British Legion has since said that they had no such reports from any of their volunteers and they have no evidence that these things happened.  So, why did they lie? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
The_DADDY   #2 Posted November 11 Is this ex serviceman lying too? His story seems legit to me.  https://www.scotsman.com/news/crime/police-investigate-alleged-assault-of-poppy-seller-during-pro-palestinian-rally-in-edinburghs-waverley-station-4401284  Happy to be proved wrong though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
altus   #3 Posted November 11 Following the lead set by the Home Secretary.  (Some perspective for those who don't know what Delbow is talking about.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Delbow   #4 Posted November 11 2 minutes ago, The_DADDY said: Is this ex serviceman lying too? His story seems legit to me.  https://www.scotsman.com/news/crime/police-investigate-alleged-assault-of-poppy-seller-during-pro-palestinian-rally-in-edinburghs-waverley-station-4401284  Happy to be proved wrong though. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/investigation-attack-edinburgh-poppy-seller-28071307.amp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
The_DADDY Â Â #5 Posted November 11 3 minutes ago, Delbow said: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/investigation-attack-edinburgh-poppy-seller-28071307.amp Thanks for the link. It says police dropped it due to insufficient evidence. As far as I'm aware this dosent mean it didn't happen, just that the police don't have enough evidence ? Â Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RJRB Â Â #6 Posted November 11 Could they have an agenda to push I wonder. Over 40,000 volunteers out selling poppies and millions sold. But some are determined to make much out of little . Â 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Delbow   #7 Posted November 11 It says they reviewed the CCTV - I can't imagine there are many parts of a major rail station not covered by CCTV. Also, the guy says he was in the Royal Signals but here he is in a paras beret https://twitter.com/RaggedTP/status/1722538903310127533  Draw your own conclusions I guess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
The_DADDY   #8 Posted November 11 15 minutes ago, Delbow said: It says they reviewed the CCTV - I can't imagine there are many parts of a major rail station not covered by CCTV. Also, the guy says he was in the Royal Signals but here he is in a paras beret https://twitter.com/RaggedTP/status/1722538903310127533  Draw your own conclusions I guess Hmmmm. That's rather dodgy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Ridgewalk   #9 Posted November 11 3 hours ago, The_DADDY said: Thanks for the link. It says police dropped it due to insufficient evidence. As far as I'm aware this dosent mean it didn't happen, just that the police don't have enough evidence ?  But parts of the media are quite happy to report it as fact despite scant evidence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Lizzie b   #10 Posted November 11 4 hours ago, Delbow said: All three media outlets ran stories which contained allegations that poppy sellers at several rail stations had been variously intimated, threatened and pushed by people protesting against the Israeli military action in Gaza. The Royal British Legion has since said that they had no such reports from any of their volunteers and they have no evidence that these things happened.  So, why did they lie?  4 hours ago, Delbow said: All three media outlets ran stories which contained allegations that poppy sellers at several rail stations had been variously intimated, threatened and pushed by people protesting against the Israeli military action in Gaza. The Royal British Legion has since said that they had no such reports from any of their volunteers and they have no evidence that these things happened.  So, why did they lie?  Divide and rule   Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Organgrinder   #11 Posted November 11 4 hours ago, Delbow said: All three media outlets ran stories which contained allegations that poppy sellers at several rail stations had been variously intimated, threatened and pushed by people protesting against the Israeli military action in Gaza. The Royal British Legion has since said that they had no such reports from any of their volunteers and they have no evidence that these things happened.  So, why did they lie? Because it's what the righty's want to read to reinforce their opinions.  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RollingJ Â Â #12 Posted November 11 26 minutes ago, Organgrinder said: Because it's what the righty's want to read to reinforce their opinions. Â Yes, leftie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...