Comments on Live blog: Saturday June 2TypePad2010-06-26T19:54:04ZToronto Starhttps://thestar.blogs.com/g20/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://thestar.blogs.com/g20/2010/06/live-blog-saturday-june-26-4-pm/comments/atom.xml/what a joke commented on 'Live blog: Saturday June 2'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef0133f1ee724b970b2010-06-29T04:16:50Z2010-06-29T04:16:50Zwhat a jokePlease tell me you're kidding. You're proud to be a Torontonian after that? I am disgusted and ashamed. It was...<p>Please tell me you're kidding.<br />
You're proud to be a Torontonian after that? <br />
I am disgusted and ashamed. It was absolutely useless violence -- destruction for the sake of being destructive. <br />
I can't believe the police let this anarchy go on for so long, I would have cracked some fool skulls.<br />
Get over it. Violent protesting is like arguing with a ref, they're the authority, you're not going to win.<br />
Find something productive to do with your time.</p>Robert Swift commented on 'Live blog: Saturday June 2'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef013485074bef970c2010-06-27T13:42:53Z2010-06-27T13:42:53ZRobert SwiftDon't agree with some of the tactics used by some of the protesters but I can understand the frustration of...<p>Don't agree with some of the tactics used by some of the protesters but I can understand the frustration of many re the greed being displayed by many in this country and the ignoring of many of the legitimate concerns of the ordinary person!</p>Interconnected commented on 'Live blog: Saturday June 2'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef0133f1e0f56c970b2010-06-27T09:18:07Z2010-06-27T09:18:07ZInterconnectedhttp://www.illuzia.netWe're all interdependent. Check out this G20 parody http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsVMc3VAwDw<p>We're all interdependent. Check out this G20 parody <br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsVMc3VAwDw" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsVMc3VAwDw</a><br />
</p>privileged commented on 'Live blog: Saturday June 2'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef0133f1e04322970b2010-06-27T04:48:25Z2010-06-27T04:48:25ZprivilegedThese "anarchists" all live a pretty privileged life. They have no idea what real hardship is. If this city and...<p>These "anarchists" all live a pretty privileged life. They have no idea what real hardship is. If this city and country is so terrible to live in with all it's capitalistic values then they are FREE to move somewhere else. Smashing windows and torching police cars are just stupid acts of violence. If you hate the capitalistic symbols of this city then go live in a tent in the desert or on an ice flow in the arctic where you don't have to look at a Starbucks or Nike Store. And take off the masks and let people see who you really are. You who have FREE speech are all hiding behind masks. How many of you have computers and cell phones and I-pods; how would you feel if your private property was smashed like the windows you smash.</p>Bora Dragasevic commented on 'Live blog: Saturday June 2'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef0133f1e0146d970b2010-06-27T03:45:54Z2010-06-27T03:45:54ZBora DragasevicI hope the police arrest all these thugs and losers. I see communist signs and banners and I'd like to...<p>I hope the police arrest all these thugs and losers. I see communist signs and banners and I'd like to see those carrying these banners try to pull of something like this in China or North Korea which are communist paradises of freedom to the people. Idiots! Why is tear gas not being used more and why does it seem the police is disorganized?</p>E. Fav commented on 'Live blog: Saturday June 2'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef0133f1e0097c970b2010-06-27T03:27:41Z2010-06-27T03:27:41ZE. FavThe only thing these vandals are accomplishing is destroying a city that so many people live in and depend on....<p>The only thing these vandals are accomplishing is destroying a city that so many people live in and depend on. They are not hurting the large corporations they've targeted by smashing windows, I'm sure the companies can afford to replace them. </p>
<p>I wonder how they would react to Torontonians going to their homes and smashing their windows. I think their reactions might be very similar to ours.</p>John commented on 'Live blog: Saturday June 2'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef0134850586e1970c2010-06-27T03:17:56Z2010-06-27T03:17:56ZJohnHey I love the labour movement and the left wing Star .This is what you breed .Toronto is not Canada<p>Hey I love the labour movement and the left wing Star .This is what you breed .Toronto is not Canada</p>monolithicbaby commented on 'Live blog: Saturday June 2'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef0133f1dffd8d970b2010-06-27T03:10:03Z2013-02-24T12:56:52Zmonolithicbabyhttp://profile.typepad.com/bbradley13Ohhhh, I see...we are unhappy about the way the "leaders" are so "criminal" that we go out and act like...<p>Ohhhh, I see...we are unhappy about the way the "leaders" are so "criminal" that we go out and act like a bunch of "f***in morons" Cowards, opportunists and idiots. I am embaressed by this Blac Bloc...Voiceless and actionless until today...then they strike out like children. take off the mask, then act out...pathetic.</p>Gary commented on 'Live blog: Saturday June 2'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef013485057055970c2010-06-27T02:44:07Z2010-06-27T02:44:07ZGaryThe next G8 G20 meetings in North America should be held in a place like Birmingham, Alabama, Jackson, Mississippi, or...<p>The next G8 G20 meetings in North America should be held in a place like Birmingham, Alabama, Jackson, Mississippi, or Chicago where they know how to handle violent protests. The police should first protect the well being and property of the citizens using whatever means are necessary. Nightsticks, dogs, yes even shotguns should be used. I'll wager that if the first protester who threw a brick through a window had his head cracked the next guy with a brick would think better of it. </p>Disgustipated commented on 'Live blog: Saturday June 2'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef013485056893970c2010-06-27T02:33:38Z2010-06-27T02:33:38ZDisgustipatedI applaud the protesters for not being cowed by the immense police presence and for their audacity. Unfortunately the media...<p>I applaud the protesters for not being cowed by the immense police presence and for their audacity. Unfortunately the media then focuses on their actions and demonizes them rather then focusing on the real criminals. The fat cat politicians behind steel gates and an army of security ensuring that all of us foot the bill for the vicissitudes of wall street, and every corrupt corporation that had their hands out when the bottom fell out of our economy. They torched patrol cars and broke a few windows...it's the least that could be done to express the rage of being overtaxed, stepped upon, bled dry and disenfranchised. It's such a breath of fresh air from the usual apathetic Toronto. Today I am proud to say that I am a Torontonian.</p>Use your brain not violence commented on 'Live blog: Saturday June 2'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef0133f1df9a62970b2010-06-27T00:33:09Z2010-06-27T00:33:09ZUse your brain not violenceThis is NOT the way to make a point! Come on use your heads!!!<p>This is NOT the way to make a point! Come on use your heads!!! </p>L commented on 'Live blog: Saturday June 2'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef013485051854970c2010-06-27T00:19:30Z2010-06-27T00:19:30ZLI was walking to Eatons Centre on Yonge street when I saw the violent protestors. They should be stopped much...<p>I was walking to Eatons Centre on Yonge street when I saw the violent protestors. They should be stopped much earlier!</p>
<p>Civilians shouldn't have to run away from these terrorist protestors.</p>Rachel Heming commented on 'Live blog: Saturday June 2'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef013485050f2e970c2010-06-27T00:05:06Z2010-06-27T00:05:06ZRachel Heminghey protesters! WHY DONT YOU ACTUALLY PROTEST SOMETHING INSTEAD OF TRASHING TORONTO. like are you really proving anything? they spent...<p>hey protesters! WHY DONT YOU ACTUALLY PROTEST SOMETHING INSTEAD OF TRASHING TORONTO. like are you really proving anything? they spent enough money for the G20 and now your making them spend EVEN more to fix all your bullshit. ughhn this makesn me sooo angry!!!!! oh and natives pay some taxes if you want your damn human rights.. seriously is this really doing anything?! maybe the next G20 should be kept on the low down.. </p>saeed soltanpour commented on 'Live blog: Saturday June 2'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef01348504f296970c2010-06-26T23:17:56Z2010-06-26T23:17:56Zsaeed soltanpourhttp://www.politicofcanada.blogspot.comI have covered the event for Iranian Canadian community tv , i interviewed some activists which all were wondering why...<p>I have covered the event for Iranian Canadian community tv , i interviewed some activists which all were wondering why there is was not any riot in the last 20 year s during the various protests , why police and security forces are heavily presenting across D.T.<br />
police could control those who were going for any riots since they were known to the police.<br />
police could prevent the clash by acting more wisely than showing off their riot equipment and back horse.<br />
there was an unconfirmed report which some times ago an anarchist group was reached by some governmental forces in order to legitimate the huge spending tab on G8and G20 . the issue was raised by the police , too. <br />
it looks to me Harper could do the G20 at Huntsville if they did not have any hidden agenda</p>
<p>best<br />
Saeef Soltanpour<br />
Freelance Journalist<br />
</p>areyouthick? commented on 'Live blog: Saturday June 2'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef01348504edda970c2010-06-26T23:09:12Z2010-06-26T23:09:12Zareyouthick?Please don't confuse legit protesters with vandals.<p>Please don't confuse legit protesters with vandals.</p>stupid protests commented on 'Live blog: Saturday June 2'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef01348504e213970c2010-06-26T22:49:57Z2010-06-26T22:49:57Zstupid protests Man the police need to get these people... they are all dumb and need to go home... i hope they...<p>Man the police need to get these people... they are all dumb and need to go home... i hope they all get put in jail</p>Sam Smith commented on 'Live blog: Saturday June 2'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef0133f1df50db970b2010-06-26T22:27:03Z2010-06-26T22:27:03ZSam SmithThe Sri Lankan protest over the winter proved that mayor Miller and the Toronto Police are not equipped to deal...<p>The Sri Lankan protest over the winter proved that mayor Miller and the Toronto Police are not equipped to deal with this sort of stuff, the Armed Forces should have been put in charge of the G20 security.</p>RD commented on 'Live blog: Saturday June 2'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef01348504c90c970c2010-06-26T22:14:27Z2010-06-26T22:14:27ZRDThese protesters have done an excellent job in accomplishing absolutely NOTHING. Smashing windows and terrorizing innocent people via immature actions...<p>These protesters have done an excellent job in accomplishing absolutely NOTHING. Smashing windows and terrorizing innocent people via immature actions does nothing to gain sympathy for any issue no matter how valid.</p>
<p>Round these people up and ship them off to Iran, let them protest there and we'll see how long they will be able to get away with these antics. Hats off to the police here for dealing with this situation with patience....lets the children tire themselves out.</p>TikTok commented on 'Live blog: Saturday June 2'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef0133f1df43d0970b2010-06-26T22:08:51Z2010-06-26T22:08:51ZTikTokThose cop cars were decoys, on purpose.<p>Those cop cars were decoys, on purpose.</p>Disgusted Citizen of Earth commented on 'Live blog: Saturday June 2'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef01348504a4c4970c2010-06-26T21:40:54Z2010-06-26T21:40:54ZDisgusted Citizen of EarthAll I can say is one two words... INHUMANE and DISGUSTING....<p>All I can say is one two words... INHUMANE and DISGUSTING....</p>m sled commented on 'Live blog: Saturday June 2'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef01348504a307970c2010-06-26T21:37:46Z2010-06-26T21:37:46Zm sledThis violence is on people like Sid Ryan who think marching down the streets will make everyone believe whatever banner...<p>This violence is on people like Sid Ryan who think marching down the streets will make everyone believe whatever banner they're carrying is actually true and useful. They know a march will be infiltrated by these stinking anarchists but they don't care as long as they get their names in the paper or some TV facetime.</p>Caz commented on 'Live blog: Saturday June 2'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef013485049f4f970c2010-06-26T21:32:08Z2010-08-28T16:07:24ZCazhttp://profile.typepad.com/cazthomasThe behaviour being demonstrated in the streets today is nothing short of disgusting - and, frankly, a mockery. Protesting is...<p>The behaviour being demonstrated in the streets today is nothing short of disgusting - and, frankly, a mockery. Protesting is one thing. This kind of display is completely irresponsible.</p>Dan commented on 'Live blog: Saturday June 2'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef0133f1df210c970b2010-06-26T21:30:37Z2010-06-26T21:30:37ZDan http://www.danmccudden.comI'm watching all this from behind my laptop and all I can think is these rioters are as bad or...<p>I'm watching all this from behind my laptop and all I can think is these rioters are as bad or worse that the G20 they hate. They lash out at the shops downtown not caring one whit for the people inside or the fact that they are destroying someone else's private property. They think the fact that life is unfair means they can burn everything. I think that's what this is really about, a lot of misanthropes and losers finding an excuse to hurt the world that they can't deal with. I say gas them, do whatever has to be done to put the enemies of civilization in their place.</p>Derek commented on 'Live blog: Saturday June 2'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef0133f1df0b6b970b2010-06-26T21:03:14Z2010-06-26T21:03:14ZDerekHans, you're a damn fool. If it weren't for the violent element, we wouldn't have had a $1B bill for...<p>Hans, you're a damn fool. If it weren't for the violent element, we wouldn't have had a $1B bill for this bloody event. I think most of us found the expense a complete waste, but it's the senseless violence that caused it. I'd just as soon never have the G-20 in the first place. Short of that, we should be hosting the next one in Resolute. Let the anarchists congregate in Nunavut next time.</p>SmackTO commented on 'Live blog: Saturday June 2'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341bf8f353ef0133f1df037d970b2010-06-26T20:54:01Z2010-06-26T20:54:01ZSmackTO@4:10pm the Toronto star writes: "Protestors are showing compassion to pedestrians and the public." Who is writing this? You' gotta...<p>@4:10pm the Toronto star writes: "Protestors are showing compassion to pedestrians and the public."</p>
<p>Who is writing this? You' gotta be kidding me!</p>