Lets not get political
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Borobuddah
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Really cuthbert , how?
Cardiffdaffs
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Oh dear. Its causing an actual sh1t social media storm for her - and I can't find sympathy for her one bit.
dooderooni
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Sounds like a Smoggy Rainbow tactic use on here in the aftermath of the Paris terror attacks.
Borobuddah
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Very kind cuthbert
No problem
I didn't really want to be drawn in to it, to be honest. As I said, hers was a really bad response... and quite frankly she shouldn't have been looking at Twitter at all in her frame of mind.
However, consider that her son died suddenly and unexpectedly less than 18 months ago (with a tear in a major artery). She's in Spain trying to get another family member out of a very bad (unprecedented) situation, fearing she might lose another - they ARE mitigating circumstances.
She certainly shouldn't have assumed that she was being trolled, and responded (at all) really. It was stupid.
The fact is, the OP didn't mention any of that, which was entirely intentional.
People bang on about compassion on here, but it's fake.
American_Mary
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Whilst understanding her situation and sympathising with it, when things are as critical and emotional as they are she should have the common sense to avoid social media and respond only when in the right frame of mind to do so.
I 100% agree with that. She was an absolute fool for looking at Twitter and responding.
Billy Horner
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On a broader point, it’s completely unrealistic to say let’s not get political about the current situation. Crises and politics go hand in hand, particularly when there is a debate about the correct strategy to adopt. In both world wars, for example, there were decisive political moments that helped change the outcome.
In 1916, David Lloyd George basically led a coup against then PM Herbert Asquith over his management of the war effort. Then in 1940, Neville Chamberlain was brought down by the Norway debate in Parliament, which led to the Churchill/Attlee government.
It’s perfectly reasonable to make political points about the Government’s handling of the crisis to date. It’s also perfectly reasonable to expect the Government to explain its strategy, including the data behind it, and why it feels it’s the best one to follow.
In 1916, David Lloyd George basically led a coup against then PM Herbert Asquith over his management of the war effort. Then in 1940, Neville Chamberlain was brought down by the Norway debate in Parliament, which led to the Churchill/Attlee government.
It’s perfectly reasonable to make political points about the Government’s handling of the crisis to date. It’s also perfectly reasonable to expect the Government to explain its strategy, including the data behind it, and why it feels it’s the best one to follow.
1finny
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No problem
I didn't really want to be drawn in to it, to be honest. As I said, hers was a really bad response... and quite frankly she shouldn't have been looking at Twitter at all in her frame of mind.
However, consider that her son died suddenly and unexpectedly less than 18 months ago (with a tear in a major artery). She's in Spain trying to get another family member out of a very bad (unprecedented) situation, fearing she might lose another - they ARE mitigating circumstances.
She certainly shouldn't have assumed that she was being trolled, and responded (at all) really. It was stupid.
The fact is, the OP didn't mention any of that, which was entirely intentional.
People bang on about compassion on here, but it's fake.
You see that is where you are wrong - it wasn’t intentional at all.
Thanks for the compassion jumping to a conclusion.
I looked for further info when you posted your response.