British LGBT campaigner Peter Tatchell detained by Russian police

[arista]

I guess they will put him on a Plane back to the UK.

Holding a Big Sign on his arrest.
He was asking for trouble.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dfpx2daWAAAmCEP.jpg

https://news.sky.com/story/british-lgbt-campaigner-peter-tatchell-detained-by-russian-police-11404591

[Nicky91]

no one is causing trouble now in Russia, except him :rolleyes:


even Putin speaks english for the first time, few words at least welcome to FIFA world cup 2018 :hee:

dbQsy7_-oH8


even Russia while first having banned robbie williams from their country, he is now allowed to perform there at the opening ceremony

[MB.]

no one is causing trouble now in Russia, except him :rolleyes:

...are you actually aware of the situation in Chechnya that he's protesting, or are you just naturally this dense?

[Nicky91]

...are you actually aware of the situation in Chechnya that he's protesting, or are you just naturally this dense?

yeah well of course, but no protesting please during a event like a world cup


do it after the world cup :nono:

[chuff me dizzy]

What an attention seeking idiot :bored:

[Niamh.]

yeah well of course, but no protesting please during a event like a world cup


do it after the world cup :nono:

Events are the best place to protest tbf. Today for example there's a protest going on in Cork to try to stop an Incinerator being built, it's on specifically today because Prince Charles and Camilla are visiting so there will be a lot of media coverage around that area.......... it's the smart way to protest

[bots]

not the correct platform for protest. He was lucky to escape without a beating.

[Twosugars]

What an attention seeking idiot :bored:

Bet you'd say the same about Mandela or ghandi

[Twosugars]

Events are the best place to protest tbf. Today for example there's a protest going on in Cork to try to stop an Incinerator being built, it's on specifically today because Prince Charles and Camilla are visiting so there will be a lot of media coverage around that area.......... it's the smart way to protest

Exactly this

[Niamh.]

not the correct platform for protest. He was lucky to escape without a beating.

Smart though because with all the worlds cameras on them he's alot less likely to get a beating for protesting something like this :laugh:

[Jack_]

Bet you'd say the same about Mandela or ghandi

Not sure if you're being sarcastic, she probably would

[Twosugars]

yeah well of course, but no protesting please during a event like a world cup


do it after the world cup :nono:

Don't be so thoughtless:fist:

[Cherie]

Never knew Charles and Camilla are in Cork why didn't someone brief me so I could have flown over to shake hands :fist:

[chuff me dizzy]

Bet you'd say the same about Mandela or ghandi

Peter Tatchell being compared to Ghandi and Mandela? bit reaching there sunbeam :umm2:

[Niamh.]

Never knew Charles and Camilla are in Cork why didn't someone brief me so I could have flown over to shake hands :fist:

Gav was there with his No Incinerator sign :hee:

[chuff me dizzy]

Never knew Charles and Camilla are in Cork why didn't someone brief me so I could have flown over to shake hands :fist:

Would you really or are you joking ? :joker:

[Cherie]

Would you really or are you joking ? :joker:

:joker: no not serious

[Cherie]

Gav was there with his No Incinerator sign :hee:

what are they going to incinerate?

[Twosugars]

Not sure if you're being sarcastic, she probably would
Too irked to be sarcastic. This guy has given his whole life to fight for equality and human rights, refused money and honours, got beaten countless times.
Pure venom and casual nastiness of some never fails to astound

[Niamh.]

what are they going to incinerate?

Rubbish

[Twosugars]

Peter Tatchell being compared to Ghandi and Mandela? bit reaching there sunbeam :umm2:

You know ****, this guy will have statues built for him like suffragettes now.
Let's hope you live to see it

[arista]

not the correct platform for protest. He was lucky to escape without a beating.


With Camera's on him
The Police know his game.

[Twosugars]

With Camera's on him
The Police know his game.

That's what visible protest is about
Maybe you should turn your attention to what he is protesting about and write some snappy verses about gay people torture in Chechnya

[Cherie]

Rubbish

so what is the issue? location?

[chuff me dizzy]

:joker: no not serious

Thank God for that !! :joker:

[chuff me dizzy]

You know ****, this guy will have statues built for him like suffragettes now.
Let's hope you live to see it

I know **** ? I know he's a bloody idiot !!

[Niamh.]

so what is the issue? location?

Yeah, it's right on the harbour in Ringaskiddy, close to where I live as well, close to lots of residential areas They've actually been trying to get planning permission for it for 17 years and just had it granted so there's going to be appeals now on that. I don't understand how they got it (well I do but you know) it's on a site right next to the naval base in Haulbowline which apparently might have to close because of it, a state run facility being closed by a private company??? somethings rotten in Denmark

[Tom4784]

Yes, what an attention seeking idiot protesting the purging of gay men in Chechnya! How dare he try to make a difference!

[Livia]

Tatchell certainly is fervent about what he believes and like Niamh said, the world's press are in attendance, so probably the best place for a protest. However... while I admire many of the stances he takes, Peter Tatchell and the OutRage! have in the past made it their business to 'out' gay people in the public eye... politicians, clergy... whether they wanted their business broadcast, or not.

[arista]

He is out of the Police Station
Told Not To Protest , again.

He was just Live on SkyNewsHD
via his mobile phone
briefly.

[Twosugars]

Tatchell certainly is fervent about what he believes and like Niamh said, the world's press are in attendance, so probably the best place for a protest. However... while I admire many of the stances he takes, Peter Tatchell and the OutRage! have in the past made it their business to 'out' gay people in the public eye... politicians, clergy... whether they wanted their business broadcast, or not.

He was wrong about that. Doesn't change his otherwise tremendous record.
Who else tried citizen arrest of Mugabe :laugh:

[Twosugars]

He is out of the Police Station
Told Not To Protest , again.

He was just Live on SkyNewsHD
via his mobile phone
briefly.

Russian police would say that wouldn't they.
At least he provides a nice contrast of principles vis a vis Robbie who is happy to open for Putin, anything to help flagging career

[Livia]

He was wrong about that. Doesn't change his otherwise tremendous record.
Who else tried citizen arrest of Mugabe :laugh:

It was a while ago, too. I wonder whether he would do the same now? Probably not. And yeah, the citizens arrest of Mugabe... legendary. Although he was really badly beaten after that.

[Cherie]

Yeah, it's right on the harbour in Ringaskiddy, close to where I live as well, close to lots of residential areas They've actually been trying to get planning permission for it for 17 years and just had it granted so there's going to be appeals now on that. I don't understand how they got it (well I do but you know) it's on a site right next to the naval base in Haulbowline which apparently might have to close because of it, a state run facility being closed by a private company??? somethings rotten in Denmark

sounds like someone got a massive backhander, I know they have to put these things somewhere but in a residential area is very suspect

[Twosugars]

It was a while ago, too. I wonder whether he would do the same now? Probably not. And yeah, the citizens arrest of Mugabe... legendary. Although he was really badly beaten after that.

Agree. He was impatient and frustrated that some who were secretly gay did not support gay rights in public. He's matured as a campaigner since then.

[Niamh.]

sounds like someone got a massive backhander, I know they have to put these things somewhere but in a residential area is very suspect

It's obvious why they want it right on the harbour too so they can start importing other countries waste as well

[Twosugars]

It was a while ago, too. I wonder whether he would do the same now? Probably not. And yeah, the citizens arrest of Mugabe... legendary. Although he was really badly beaten after that.

Agree. He was impatient and frustrated that some who were secretly gay did not support gay rights in public. He's matured as a campaigner since then.

[arista]

Russian police would say that wouldn't they.
At least he provides a nice contrast of principles vis a vis Robbie who is happy to open for Putin, anything to help flagging career


Probably The Embassy there.

[Northern Monkey]

Mandella and Ghandi were no saints either.

[chuff me dizzy]

Mandella and Ghandi were no saints either.

They sure wasn't !!!

[Beso]

Never seen him in pakistan, iran, iraq or syria....

[Livia]

The next person who spells Gandhi wrong will receive a livfraction.

[bots]

Gundi ... spanking please :hee:

[Livia]

Gundi ... spanking please :hee:

Not if you're going to enjoy it, Bots. What kind of punishment is that?

[Niamh.]

Never seen him in pakistan, iran, iraq or syria....

Cos Russia is a walk in the park

[Beso]

Cos Russia is a walk in the park

Compared to those, you are correct.

[Niamh.]

Compared to those, you are correct.

So he's not allowed to protest unless he does it with the possibility of being murdered or?

[Beso]

So he's not allowed to protest unless he does it with the possibility of being murdered or?


No, he is just not allowed to protest during the world cup.

[Niamh.]

No, he is just not allowed to protest during the world cup.Well he wasn't allowed protest here either according to the OP, I don't get your point?

[bots]

he can protest as much as he wants, but he can't act surprised that it would result in him being arrested

[jaxie]

no one is causing trouble now in Russia, except him :rolleyes:


even Putin speaks english for the first time, few words at least welcome to FIFA world cup 2018 :hee:

dbQsy7_-oH8


even Russia while first having banned robbie williams from their country, he is now allowed to perform there at the opening ceremony

Yeah let's hope the chemical weapons are locked up for the duration.

[Jamie89]

Worst Pride Month ever

https://memegenerator.net/img/images/5063984/comic-book-guy-worst-ever.jpg

[bots]

and how many posting on this thread have been to Russia and can speak from experience rather than hearsay?

As a straight bloke who has visited there many times, i have seen many openly gay female and male couples who are perfectly accepted and don't have any issues. That's my experience. Russia is a huge country and there may be problems in some parts, I can believe that, but I haven't witnessed it.

[Twosugars]

Yes if you are Gay in Russia
keep it secret.
As its illegal.

You have to Respect Russia's Law.
This is how the World Works.


Bollox. Law can be wrong and should be changed. Otherwise we'd never have progress
With your argument we'd have no suffragettes or black civil rights movement

[Crimson Dynamo]

whilst I admire PT and what he has achieved you also have to realise that holding a WC in Russia will do so much more for this cause as it helps Russians see other cultures and people and opens their minds to the possibility that their way may not be the best.

[Livia]

Russia is beyond redemption under Putin. He rigged the elections, there was evidence on TV for everyone to see! They didn't even bother trying to hide it because they did what they always do... they denied it. Putin's main opponent wasn't allowed to stand, they have MASSIVE problems with organised crime and homophobia is on the rise. I mean... the evidence against Putin is there and yet people are still buying his bullsh*t?!?!?

The World Cup does give the world a window on Russia. What a good job Putin had enough money to make sure FIFA saw it the same way.

[arista]

Bollox. Law can be wrong and should be changed. Otherwise we'd never have progress
With your argument we'd have no suffragettes or black civil rights movement


Of course
But this is RUSSIA
not the UK

For Fecks Sake
your views are not Valid in Putin's Russia


PURE LOGIC.

[arista]

Russia is beyond redemption under Putin. He rigged the elections, there was evidence on TV for everyone to see! They didn't even bother trying to hide it because they did what they always do... they denied it. Putin's main opponent wasn't allowed to stand, they have MASSIVE problems with organised crime and homophobia is on the rise. I mean... the evidence against Putin is there and yet people are still buying his bullsh*t?!?!?

The World Cup does give the world a window on Russia. What a good job Putin had enough money to make sure FIFA saw it the same way.


Yes its Putin's Russia
He has total control.

[Kizzy]

And yet far from other world leaders becoming less authoritarian they are lurching further and further right.

[Crimson Dynamo]

And yet far from other world leaders becoming less authoritarian they are lurching further and further right.

what is your evidence?

[Kizzy]

what is your evidence?

Define fascist.

[arista]

Define fascist.


https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b1/Hitlermusso2_edit.jpg/220px-Hitlermusso2_edit.jpg
1942 German and Italian leaders,