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Don’t mention the class war

11 Aug 06:00am

Filed under: Birmingham, England, England Riots, London, London Riots, Mark Duggan

Watching the chaos over the past few days, it has become clear that what is happening in London boils down to the have-nots pillaging the haves.

The defining image of the riots. Picture: WENN/Picture Media

The riots are no longer just about the shooting of London resident Mark Duggan by police officers.

The partner of Duggan has denounced the riots, saying they are now far divorced from the protest that started it all:

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cricket gear says:

02:13pm | 26/08/11

After reading lots of blog posts on your website, and I truly like your approach of blogging. I bookmarked your link and will probably be checking back soon. Please check out this website as well and let me know what you think about it. It is about Cricket Gear and… Read more »
graham says:

12:55pm | 13/08/11

@Mark, Free speech, right to protest, ie, freedom of expression are christian based? I thought you lot complain that a bloke got himself crucified for following those rules. Isn’t it true that your wierdo belief is that he drummed up a following, spoke out against the government of the day,… Read more »

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