• British holidays to Greece ruined by inconsiderate Syrian refugees
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[quote] Boat people from Syria and Afghanistan and British holidaymakers have clashed on Kos – as migrants have turned the Greek island, popular with cheap package deals, into a 'disgusting' hellhole. As families – enjoying some summer sun with their kids during the half term break – relax on sun loungers on the beach, just a yards away scores of migrants have set up camp, sleeping on cardboard boxes with rubbish strewn everywhere. Anne Servante, a nurse from Manchester, had come to Kos expecting a relaxing break with her husband Tony, a retired plumber. Instead her summer break has turned into a nightmare as penniless migrants who are in Greece to claim asylum sit outside their restaurant and watch them eat. [/quote] [img]http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/05/27/19/291E762600000578-3099736-image-a-22_1432752243331.jpg[/img] [url]http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3099736/Holidaymakers-misery-boat-people-Syria-Afghanistan-seeking-asylum-set-migrant-camp-turn-popular-Greek-island-Kos-disgusting-hellhole.html[/url] Well I for one will not be going to Kos this year due to the massive influx of middle-class wastes of space.
Oh no, what a hellish life for those poor vacationers
Yes we shouldn't use DM as a source, but let's discuss the tone of the article. What would you do if you were there as a holidaymaker?
The top rated comments aren't actually bad this time... Wow
[QUOTE=SIRIUS;47825073]The top rated comments aren't actually bad this time... Wow[/QUOTE] [QUOTE]Oh dear. I'm so sorry your important middle class jolly holiday has been ruined by poor people with trivial things to worry about like where their next meal is coming from and where they will find a roof over their head and whether they'll ever see their relatives again. [/QUOTE] :v:
They should fuck off back to where they came from if they don't like it. The holidaymakers, that is. I'm sorry, if you're offended by the fact that people would die if they stayed in their country and it means you can't have your cushty little summer holiday, you're a dickhead. [editline]28th May 2015[/editline] Imagine being so unsympathetic that you don't care about a war because [I]there's a holiday to be had[/I]!
[QUOTE=Jamsponge;47825089]Imagine being so unsympathetic that you don't care about a war because [I]there's a holiday to be had[/I]![/QUOTE] Imagine being so unsympathetic that you don't care about someone that slaved away a year and just wants to rest?
[QUOTE=UberMensch;47825041]Yes we shouldn't use DM as a source, but let's discuss the tone of the article. What would you do if you were there as a holidaymaker?[/QUOTE] idk i normally see holidays as a way to experience another place and actually seeing what the crisis means first hand rather than removed from the situation then it should make you think, or at least learn something about human experiences other than your own. But then again, my dad's gf worked for the red cross and the UN doing disaster relief so a lot of our holidays was planned around that. Either that or my dad is a massive tight git and just loved those post tsunami deals
Yeah it sucks having your vacation "ruined" You know what sucks even more? Having to leave your country because of WAR and living on the streets somewhere else wondering what will happen the next day... C'mon, don't bitch about it as if you were gonna pass out after saying "Oh the horror!..."
[QUOTE=Jamsponge;47825089]They should fuck off back to where they came from if they don't like it. The holidaymakers, that is. I'm sorry, if you're offended by the fact that people would die if they stayed in their country and it means you can't have your cushty little summer holiday, you're a dickhead. [editline]28th May 2015[/editline] Imagine being so unsympathetic that you don't care about a war because [I]there's a holiday to be had[/I]![/QUOTE] Honestly, would you? If you went on Holdiay with Family/Friends to get away from it all and enjoy the beach. Would you be upset if Migrants started camping out in the town centre, if they were washing their clothes in the sea where you/your child have just been swimming? I'm pretty sure most people would be annoyed that reality has jumped into their little Holiday bubble and popped it.
I would find it hilarious to see if someone from the UK would be directly pulled into the war itself and to see if he could survive this without any kind of help :v:
[QUOTE=cyclocius;47825128]Honestly, would you? If you went on Holdiay with Family/Friends to get away from it all and enjoy the beach. Would you be upset if Migrants started camping out in the town centre, if they were washing their clothes in the sea where you/your child have just been swimming? I'm pretty sure most people would be annoyed that reality has jumped into their little Holiday bubble and popped it.[/QUOTE] its the same way that people get annoyed when a train runs over someone and they're late it doesn't stop them being twats about it [editline]28th May 2015[/editline] [QUOTE={TFS} Rock Su;47825130]I would find it hilarious to see if someone from the UK would be directly pulled into the war itself and to see if he could survive this without any kind of help :v:[/QUOTE] new reality tv show Brits Abroad: Alive in Aleppo
[QUOTE=Ragekipz;47825106]Imagine being so unsympathetic that you don't care about someone that slaved away a year and just wants to rest?[/QUOTE] Agree in part, a lot of people work very hard all year and so look forward to getting away from time to time. However it's all relative. We complain because we can't afford material things but forget that we have a decent standard of life when you see what others are missing. When I'm pissed off about something or think life is treating me badly, I stop and try to see the things I am lucky enough to have. [QUOTE=NoDachi;47825116]idk i normally see holidays as a way to experience another place and actually seeing what the crisis means first hand rather than removed from the situation then it should make you think, or at least learn something about human experiences other than your own. But then again, my dad's gf worked for the red cross and the UN doing disaster relief so a lot of our holidays was planned around that. Either that or my dad is a massive tight git and just loved those post tsunami deals[/QUOTE] It would be interesting to talk to them and ask how things are where they came from. I think it would be quite an eye opener.
refugees on tour - kos 2015 #SyrianCivilWarBanter
[QUOTE]Boat people[/QUOTE] Garbage journalism at its finest
[QUOTE=fruxodaily;47825173]Garbage journalism at its finest[/QUOTE] I imagine boats with limbs strolling round Kos
I could tell it was Daily Mail just by the first two words in the OP.
[QUOTE=SebiWarrior;47825186]I imagine boats with limbs strolling round Kos[/QUOTE] If they're gay then it's Tony Abbott's worst nightmare
[QUOTE=fruxodaily;47825194]If they're gay then it's Tony Abbott's worst nightmare[/QUOTE] or secret fantasy
[QUOTE=cyclocius;47825128]Honestly, would you? If you went on Holdiay with Family/Friends to get away from it all and enjoy the beach. Would you be upset if Migrants started camping out in the town centre, if they were washing their clothes in the sea where you/your child have just been swimming? I'm pretty sure most people would be annoyed that reality has jumped into their little Holiday bubble and popped it.[/QUOTE] I don't really think so; a vacation for me is just not having any responsibilities. I don't think the sight of poor people would ruin that for me. I'm not working regardless. However, my favorite vacation spot in the world is Ocean City, MD. It's full of trailer trash. Never before in my life have I seen so many mullets and rat tails outside of 80s movies. So I don't think that the "poor" part is a problem for me because that's pretty much my favorite thing about MY favorite vacation spot
[QUOTE=UberMensch;47825152]Agree in part, a lot of people work very hard all year and so look forward to getting away from time to time. However it's all relative. We complain because we can't afford material things but forget that we have a decent standard of life when you see what others are missing.[/QUOTE] My standard of life didn't came from nothing. People had to work for it to happen, to make sure their sons and the sons of their sons had it better then everyone's else. [QUOTE=UberMensch;47825152] When I'm pissed off about something or think life is treating me badly, I stop and try to see the things I am lucky enough to have.[/QUOTE] There's always someone living a worse life, this kind of comparsions are pointless.
[QUOTE=Jamsponge;47825089]They should fuck off back to where they came from if they don't like it. The holidaymakers, that is. I'm sorry, if you're offended by the fact that people would die if they stayed in their country and it means you can't have your cushty little summer holiday, you're a dickhead. [editline]28th May 2015[/editline] Imagine being so unsympathetic that you don't care about a war because [I]there's a holiday to be had[/I]![/QUOTE] Imagine your only source of income is renting rooms/apartments in your house, or you have a small restaurant or a bar that works 3-4 months during summer, so you have some money in the winter. Then refugees come, and then tourists stop coming there because of them. Well, you are f*cked.
I misread it as "Assyrians" and wondered if I was dreaming because that made no sense at all. Maybe those brits should have chosen another place than the god damn Mediterranean for a vacation if they dont like refugees. Like, does nobody follow news around the world anymore?
[QUOTE=Ragekipz;47825251]My standard of life didn't came from nothing. People had to work for it to happen, to make sure their sons and the sons of their sons had it better then everyone's else. There's always someone living a worse life, this kind of comparsions are pointless.[/QUOTE] But you said "imagine being so unsympathetic" when the only ones who you were sympathising with were those on vacation, over those with no home, few clothes and no food... Who's unsympathetic?
[QUOTE=Ragekipz;47825251]My standard of life didn't came from nothing. People had to work for it to happen, to make sure their sons and the sons of their sons had it better then everyone's else. There's always someone living a worse life, this kind of comparsions are pointless.[/QUOTE] Holy fuck mate these people have been displaced by war and don't get the privilege me and you get to travel and relax. These people would be under constant worry about their friends and family who weren't lucky enough to seek asylum and could possibly still be in Syria. Just because you worked your ass off to the bone to be fortunate enough for a holiday doesn't mean you should be bitching that these people need to respect that Also, yeah there's someone living a worse life but, holy fuck dude, [B][U]they came out of a fucking war zone[/U][/B]
[QUOTE=UberMensch;47825041]Yes we shouldn't use DM as a source, but let's discuss the tone of the article. What would you do if you were there as a holidaymaker?[/QUOTE] It's bannable, but you're a mod so you'll get away with it.
I once posted a decent DailyMail article and got banned for it. Why is this any different because you're a mod?
[QUOTE=ENG.jonny;47825286]I once posted a decent DailyMail article and got banned for it. Why is this any different because you're a mod?[/QUOTE] Yes because he's a mod. :)
[QUOTE=Swebonny;47825312]Yes because he's a mod. :)[/QUOTE] Favouritism is not an option.
[QUOTE=ENG.jonny;47825325]Favouritism is not an option.[/QUOTE] Trust me, I wanna ban UberMensch just as bad as you. edit: I got my eyes on you Uber.
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