Salman Rushdie-finally got him

[sir wanksalot]

Please can we refrain from getting into any religious arguments on this thread...........the Ukraine debate is bad enough!

I'm shocked (or not) that the security surrounding Rushdie was so weak. Must be horrible having this constant fear that some lunatic wants to cut your head off

[king tarzan]

Should of put his hand in his wallet then for tighter security..

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[sir wanksalot]

Should of put his hand in his wallet then for tighter security..

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I never actually considered that he was responsible for his own security. You make a very good point

[badsin]

Whilst he lived in the UK, special branch provided him with permanent security, and safe house's. Before moving to the US, when he would of had to provide his own security.
Apparently translator's of the book (satanic verse's) had been murdered or maimed, and book shop's having bomb threat's etc.

[lillythesavage]

Whilst he lived in the UK, special branch provided him with permanent security, and safe house's. Before moving to the US, when he would of had to provide his own security.
Apparently translator's of the book (satanic verse's) had been murdered or maimed, and book shop's having bomb threat's etc.

I have a signed copy, wonder if it has any value  , or will I get done trying to sell it 

I did not get it signed myself nor buy it. I know who did and he did not read much, as he tore each page he read 

[Blackpool Rock]

I recall back when it was 1st published and some people were outraged there was a radio phone in and people were calling in openly saying they would personally kill Salman Rushdie if they ever saw him.
I guess the interviewer was also trying to promote controversy but he pointed out that it would be illegal and went against British law, this was met by the caller saying they didn't care and their actions would be following a law which was higher than British law

Perhaps the Fatwa is long forgotten for many people but for others it will only cease to exist once he is dead, I guess it's a bit like still chasing Nazi war criminals where there are still a few people on the case

[badsin]

Nazi war criminals may of actually  murdered people, or by been complicit in genocide etc.
This chap wrote a fictional book, possibly not even a very good one. A book which would of likely faded into obscurity without the religionists getting upset. Couldn't of asked for greater publicity 

[Blackpool Rock]

Nazi war criminals may of actually  murdered people, or by been complicit in genocide etc.
This chap wrote a fictional book, possibly not even a very good one. A book which would of likely faded into obscurity without the religionists getting upset. Couldn't of asked for greater publicity 

Yeah I wasn't trying to compare writing a book / free speech with the actions of war criminals but making the comparison that even 75 years after the end of WW2 there are still some people trying to tacks down war criminals therefore it's never forgotten so Salman can expect a minority to continue forever

[king tarzan]

He made millions from the book he wrote yet the British tax payer was paying for his around the clock 24hr security protection for a long time..
What a piss fucken take!


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[Blackpool Rock]

He made millions from the book he wrote yet the British tax payer was paying for his around the clock 24hr security protection for a long time..
What a piss fucken take!


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Plenty of people who make Millions but still get their security paid for in this country, Royalty and Politicians spring to mind

[king tarzan]

Plenty of people who make Millions but still get their security paid for in this country, Royalty and Politicians spring to mind

All a piss take..

Unjustness of the so called lawful world..

[Colston36]

I never actually considered that he was responsible for his own security. You make a very good point

The day we all have to provide our own security will mark the beginning of the end of civilisation. 

[Colston36]

Plenty of people who make Millions but still get their security paid for in this country, Royalty and Politicians spring to mind

A good point. What's more he did well, but not millions. And it was a long time ago. I assume the criminal responsible was a Muslim - or maybe a follower of the God Simpletto.

[daviemac]

A good point. What's more he did well, but not millions. And it was a long time ago. I assume the criminal responsible was a Muslim - or maybe a follower of the God Simpletto.

Best not to make assumptions regarding religion, the bloke was born in California, but recently moved to New Jersey and the FBI have not established links to anything yet.

Just a reminder religion is a banned subject and can lead to being banned.

[bigden40]

Best not to make assumptions regarding religion, the bloke was born in California, but recently moved to New Jersey and the FBI have not established links to anything yet.

Just a reminder religion is a banned subject and can lead to being banned.

There is a fair amount reported about the attacker already …

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[daviemac]

There is a fair amount reported about the attacker already …

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Yes I know and that article states there is no established links yet.

Religion is not allowed to be discussed on here and that can't be made any clearer, even the OP said "Please can we refrain from getting into any religious arguments on this thread".

[scutty brown]

I've tried reading that book half a dozen times and given up on the basis of "too difficult, too boring".
His non-standard approach to punctuation makes Joyce's Ulysses seem easy in comparison.
Personally I've long thought he should have been in court for attempting to undermine and sabotage the English language

[king tarzan]

I've tried reading that book half a dozen times and given up on the basis of "too difficult, too boring".
His non-standard approach to punctuation makes Joyce's Ulysses seem easy in comparison.
Personally I've long thought he should have been in court for attempting to undermine and sabotage the English language

Would you have tied him up as in reservoir dogs and have obese adult work minghers sexually torture him??

[Colston36]

I've tried reading that book half a dozen times and given up on the basis of "too difficult, too boring".
His non-standard approach to punctuation makes Joyce's Ulysses seem easy in comparison.
Personally I've long thought he should have been in court for attempting to undermine and sabotage the English language

Good point. Publicity beats quality. He worked for the same firm as me before the book.

[lamboman]

What's more he did well, but not millions.

That's just wrong frankly.

[scutty brown]

Attacker is apparently of Lebanese parents
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Interesting point is that neither the Iranian government or its mouthpieces such as FARS have commented, though much of the Iranian press seems to support the attack. I suspect their government don't know how to handle this: acclaiming the attack confirms them a sponsors of terrorism, while criticising it means saying that "Khomeni was wrong" - which would destroy the whole basis of Iran's post-revolution history.
Difficult to sell to their population either way

[king tarzan]

Attacker is apparently of Lebanese parents
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Interesting point is that neither the Iranian government or its mouthpieces such as FARS have commented, though much of the Iranian press seems to support the attack. I suspect their government don't know how to handle this: acclaiming the attack confirms them a sponsors of terrorism, while criticising it means saying that "Khomeni was wrong" - which would destroy the whole basis of Iran's post-revolution history.
Difficult to sell to their population either way

They might give the guy a few million dollar bonus??

[BonnyLad66]

He made millions from the book he wrote yet the British tax payer was paying for his around the clock 24hr security protection for a long time..
What a piss fucken take!


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Piss take? I can't think of a better use of taxpayer money than protecting our inalienable right to free expression.

[mills_and_bhuna]

Piss take? I can't think of a better use of taxpayer money than protecting our inalienable right to free expression.

The words 'Prince' and 'Andrew'  immediately spring to mind

[PepeMAGA]

Piss take? I can't think of a better use of taxpayer money than protecting our inalienable right to free expression.

UK Gov probably spent more trying to extract Assange than they have on Rushdie

[BonnyLad66]

The words 'Prince' and 'Andrew'  immediately spring to mind

What has the police protecting Salman Rushdie from stone-age barbarians for doing nothing more than writing a fictional book got to do with the police protecting Prince Andrew? Your response is a bit of a non sequitur to be honest.

[king tarzan]

Piss take? I can't think of a better use of taxpayer money than protecting our inalienable right to free expression.

Your chatting shit....

If I need anything I get fuck all

Leeching parasites get everything
From top to bottom of hierarchy

[BonnyLad66]

Your chatting shit....

If I need anything I get fuck all

Leeching parasites get everything
From top to bottom of hierarchy

Has the head of state of a fundamentalist and totalitarian government ever called on 1.9 billion people to murder you for doing nothing more than writing a book? I don't know maybe the police are right to prioritise that.

And you say I'm chatting shit...

[daviemac]

Read replies #13 & #15. and leave anyone other than the subject out of it, they have nothing to do with it.

[BonnyLad66]

Read replies #13 & #15. and leave anyone other than the subject out of it, they have nothing to do with it.

Me? I never mentioned religion but it has been pretty much confirmed at this point that the attacker was a follower of the religion I am certainly not naming.

[willie loman]

What has the police protecting Salman Rushdie from stone-age barbarians for doing nothing more than writing a fictional book got to do with the police protecting Prince Andrew? Your response is a bit of a non sequitur to be honest.

totally agree, some nasty and immature views on this thread, kind of changes the way you view some posters.

[king tarzan]

Has the head of state of a fundamentalist and totalitarian government ever called on 1.9 billion people to murder you for doing nothing more than writing a book? I don't know maybe the police are right to prioritise that.

And you say I'm chatting shit...

Anyway I would rather watch bareknuckle boxing from Russia on YouTube
Simpletto signor 🙌🙌🙌

[daviemac]

Me? I never mentioned religion but it has been pretty much confirmed at this point that the attacker was a follower of the religion I am certainly not naming.

If I was talking to you I would have quoted you, it is a general statement as a reminder of the rules and the consequences of ignoring them.

The best advice I can give anybody on this thread is 'if in any doubt, don't post it'.

Don't forget you are talking politics and that is only allowed on one thread.

[BonnyLad66]

Anyway I would rather watch bareknuckle boxing from Russia on YouTube
Simpletto signor 🙌🙌🙌

Aye this topic seems to be a bit above your IQ level to be fair. You enjoy yourself.

[king tarzan]

Aye this topic seems to be a bit above your IQ level to be fair. You enjoy yourself.

Bigger than your small hard-on???🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[scutty brown]

Anyway I would rather watch bareknuckle boxing from Russia on YouTube
Simpletto signor 🙌🙌🙌

Is that a euphemism for fisting?

[tynetunnel]

He made millions from the book he wrote yet the British tax payer was paying for his around the clock 24hr security protection for a long time..
What a piss fucken take!


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You don’t think he has the right to free speech? To write a book without fear of being attacked and murdered? I have no idea how much money he did or didn’t make, but as a citizen of this country he has the right to free speech and protection from those who disagree. Simpletto signor! 🙌🏼 🙌🏼

[king tarzan]

You don’t think he has the right to free speech? To write a book without fear of being attacked and murdered? I have no idea how much money he did or didn’t make, but as a citizen of this country he has the right to free speech and protection from those who disagree. Simpletto signor! 🙌🏼 🙌🏼

He should be paying for his own security

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[tynetunnel]

He should be paying for his own security

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If there were serious threats to have you killed, you would be happy to pay for your own security?   

[Marmalade]

Attacker is apparently of Lebanese parents
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Interesting point is that neither the Iranian government or its mouthpieces such as FARS have commented, though much of the Iranian press seems to support the attack. I suspect their government don't know how to handle this: acclaiming the attack confirms them a sponsors of terrorism, while criticising it means saying that "Khomeni was wrong" - which would destroy the whole basis of Iran's post-revolution history.
Difficult to sell to their population either way

You’d think Iran and Saudi would get together to sponsor terrorism but apparently they sponsor “different sorts” of terrorism. I’m not a fan of Mr Rushdie’s novels though he is a very accomplished writer and — on the occasions I remember him being interviewed — an insightful social commentator. I hope he recovers.

[king tarzan]

If there were serious threats to have you killed, you would be happy to pay for your own security?   

I'm a nice humble man..
Wouldn't put myself in that position
Simpletto signor 🙌🙌🙌

[Bummer]

I'm a nice humble man..
Wouldn't put myself in that position
Simpletto signor 🙌🙌🙌

Fair point but the west is about free speech and we should never lose that through fear tactics

[mills_and_bhuna]

What has the police protecting Salman Rushdie from stone-age barbarians for doing nothing more than writing a fictional book got to do with the police protecting Prince Andrew? Your response is a bit of a non sequitur to be honest.

I was agreeing with you.
And pointing out what some of our tax money does get spent on

[FiveKnuckles]

Cheap'd out on security and ends up looking like cyclops.   He'll pocket some more dollars from book sales.

Now,,, his ex wife Padma 

[Stevelondon]

I've tried reading that book half a dozen times and given up on the basis of "too difficult, too boring".
His non-standard approach to punctuation makes Joyce's Ulysses seem easy in comparison.
Personally I've long thought he should have been in court for attempting to undermine and sabotage the English language

I piled my way through the book. More to do with me wanting to say I had actually read it than because I thought I might enjoy it.
Indeed. Bloody hard work.
Certainly for me. Not one of those works of fiction you find hard to put down.
More the likes of “Thank fuck that’s finished”

[lillythesavage]

I piled my way through the book. More to do with me wanting to say I had actually read it than because I thought I might enjoy it.
Indeed. Bloody hard work.
Certainly for me. Not one of those works of fiction you find hard to put down.
More the likes of “Thank fuck that’s finished”

I tried to read my signed copy, failed after a few pages, not sure if it was due to my intellect or boredom threshold 

[jeanphillipe]

Fair point but the west is about free speech and we should never lose that through fear tactics

The west is about free speech LMAO.

Tell me then when you say even the simplest/common sense things about alphabet people you are vilified, lose your livelihood, get death threats on social media. If you are a celebrity you are made an example of or cancelled.

Free Speech my ass,

[JontyR]

The west is about free speech LMAO.

Tell me then when you say even the simplest/common sense things about alphabet people you are vilified, lose your livelihood, get death threats on social media. If you are a celebrity you are made an example of or cancelled.

Free Speech my ass,

It's because free speech is fine as long as you don't use said platform to remove the platform from others or else you get the platform removed for you.

[PepeMAGA]

The west is about free speech LMAO.

Tell me then when you say even the simplest/common sense things about alphabet people you are vilified, lose your livelihood, get death threats on social media. If you are a celebrity you are made an example of or cancelled.

Free Speech my ass,

Correct.

[lamboman]

The west is about free speech LMAO.

Tell me then when you say even the simplest/common sense things about alphabet people you are vilified, lose your livelihood, get death threats on social media. If you are a celebrity you are made an example of or cancelled.

Free Speech my ass,

You are free to say it though.