The parents of a missing child don't matter.

[Alfred R Jones]

If you don't have the intelligence to understand, or are pretending not to, (neither of which I believe btw)  I don't have the will,time,or inclination to help you out...clue ...CM does not get paid thousands upon thousands to just spout, oh well, it's the polices job

 

What did he say that you found particularly shocking, controversial or unacceptable, out of interest?

[mercury]

What did he say that you found particularly shocking, controversial or unacceptable, out of interest?

Did I say he was shocking controversial or unacceptable? YOUR words. The man is a pointless waste of  boring space IMO. End of story.

[mercury]

http://www.mfa.gov.cy/mfa/HighCom/london.nsf/All/A34EF21424A22DE780257E69004EBCE9/$file/STATEMENT%20ON%20AN%20ALLEGED%20CHILD%20ABDUCTION%20INCIDENT%20IN%20CYPRUS.pdf

!
The Police responded rapidly to complaints made by British nationals that an
unknown man was taking pictures and approaching children at the hotel grounds.
The individual, a 19 year old foreign national, was taken into custody for questioning.
He has been living in Cyprus with his parents for the past few years and has no police
record. His mobile phone, personal computer and home were thoroughly searched by
the Police and nothing incriminating or suspicious was found.
The Police also took statements from the British parents who filed the complaint, as
well as from the children themselves. Their statements did not corroborate the
allegations concerning a possible abduction plan on the part of the said foreign
national. All allegations were duly examined and no evidence was found to support
them.
The various press reports in the UK alleging a planned abduction of children from the
hotel by a group of foreign nationals are, therefore, unsubstantiated.
In view of the fact that due process has been followed, the Cyprus government
considers that the news stories in the UK media do not reflect the facts, thus unfairly
tarnishing the good reputation of Cyprus.''

[Alfred R Jones]

Did I say he was shocking controversial or unacceptable? YOUR words. The man is a pointless waste of  boring space IMO. End of story.

I'm sure his family and friends would disagree with you.  It must be so galling when "a pointless waste of space" is often quoted in the media while your voice remains unheard.

[Benice]

I'm sure his family and friends would disagree with you.  It must be so galling when "a pointless waste of space" is often quoted in the media while your voice remains unheard.

He supports the McCanns.   Therefore he must be attacked, sneered at and ripped to shreds at every opportunity -  in the same way as anyone else who publicly supports them.    Inexplicable logic IMO.

[slartibartfast]

He supports the McCanns.   Therefore he must be attacked, sneered at and ripped to shreds at every opportunity -  in the same way as anyone else who publicly supports them.    Inexplicable logic IMO.

He is a spin doctor. They are the same whoever they are working for.

[Alfred R Jones]

He is a spin doctor. They are the same whoever they are working for.

Please highlight the spin in the following quote:

 "The question of whether child traffickers were involved in Madeleine’s abduction was always one line of investigation among many.

If there is any suggestion of a connection between this incident and others in the wider European region than that is a matter for Operation Grange to investigate and to liaise with the Cypriot authorities."

[Alfred R Jones]

So how do I, or people like me, actually 'radicalise', because that's what you are talking about, individuals who up to having contact with we unbelievers thought the McCanns had nothing to do with their daughter's disappearance ?

It's a shame my response to your question was deleted - I hope you had a chance to read it before that happened, as I believe it was on topic to this thread.  The parents of a missing child don't matter to conspiracy theorists hell bent at promulgating their myths and smears at the parents' expense and recruiting new members to their "Justice" cause.

[slartibartfast]

Please highlight the spin in the following quote:

 "The question of whether child traffickers were involved in Madeleine’s abduction was always one line of investigation among many.

If there is any suggestion of a connection between this incident and others in the wider European region than that is a matter for Operation Grange to investigate and to liaise with the Cypriot authorities."

Emphasis - Child Traffickers.
Statement - Abduction
Emphasis - Connection
Emphasis - Grange Liaise with Cyprus

It's not what you say it's how you say it.

[stephen25000]

It's a shame my response to your question was deleted - I hope you had a chance to read it before that happened, as I believe it was on topic to this thread.  The parents of a missing child don't matter to conspiracy theorists hell bent at promulgating their myths and smears at the parents' expense and recruiting new members to their "Justice" cause.

Yet another tirade.

[faithlilly]

It's a shame my response to your question was deleted - I hope you had a chance to read it before that happened, as I believe it was on topic to this thread.  The parents of a missing child don't matter to conspiracy theorists hell bent at promulgating their myths and smears at the parents' expense and recruiting new members to their "Justice" cause.

Recruiting new members ? How ? People follow SP on Twitter, read Blacksmith and join Facebook groups of their own free will. There is no recruiting.

[Brietta]

It is an interesting concept that if you are British and you express concerns about an attempted abduction of your child while on holiday abroad it immediately attracts opprobrium ~ ridicule ~ and the assumption you are lying through your teeth.

So the new rule of thumb for Brits abroad seems to be if you are sunning yourself at the poolside and you happen to see your child being led away in the direction of a car park by someone you don't know ... have no fear ... all is well ... adjust your sunglasses and continue working on your tan.

[faithlilly]

It is an interesting concept that if you are British and you express concerns about an attempted abduction of your child while on holiday abroad it immediately attracts opprobrium ~ ridicule ~ and the assumption you are lying through your teeth.

So the new rule of thumb for Brits abroad seems to be if you are sunning yourself at the poolside and you happen to see your child being led away in the direction of a car park by someone you don't know ... have no fear ... all is well ... adjust your sunglasses and continue working on your tan.

Give it up Brietta. The story's hogwash and you know it.

[Alfred R Jones]

Recruiting new members ? How ? People follow SP on Twitter, read Blacksmith and join Facebook groups of their own free will. There is no recruiting.

You speak for all sceptics do you?

[Alfred R Jones]

Emphasis - Child Traffickers.
Statement - Abduction
Emphasis - Connection
Emphasis - Grange Liaise with Cyprus

It's not what you say it's how you say it.

How did he say it then?  How should he have said it?  What could he have said or done that wouldn't have met with widespread scorn from the sceptic community apart from "forgive me sceptics for I have sinned - it woz them parents wot dunnit"?