As we approach 2023, have we learned anything new?

[Eleanor]

If The McCanns were ever going to be arrested and charged it would have happened before the law was changed.  It didn't happen then and hasn't happened since.  So whatever the law was then and later is of no importance.

[Vertigo Swirl]

You obviously think there's a difference. Please explain using cites to uphold your argument.

Why on earth should I answer your question when you refuse to answer mine?  You answer, then ask.  Then I answer, that’s how it works.  Give it a go, I dare you!

[Vertigo Swirl]

so are you saying that the Attorney General of Portugal was wrong then and simply didn’t understand his own country’s laws?

Let’s have an answer to this one for a start.

[G-Unit]

If The McCanns were ever going to be arrested and charged it would have happened before the law was changed.  It didn't happen then and hasn't happened since.  So whatever the law was then and later is of no importance.

Nevertheless the change in the law is regularly mentioned and the word evidence crops up each time. Only one Portuguese legal person used that word, imo; the one in the McCann's employ.

[Eleanor]

Nevertheless the change in the law is regularly mentioned and the word evidence crops up each time. Only one Portuguese legal person used that word, imo; the one in the McCann's employ.

Which is of no importance.

Incidentally, even if The McCanns were in some way involved they will never be arrested or charged because a fair trial would be impossible, mainly due to people like you persistently spreading utter garbage.

[Vertigo Swirl]

Nevertheless the change in the law is regularly mentioned and the word evidence crops up each time. Only one Portuguese legal person used that word, imo; the one in the McCann's employ.

it’s impossible to have justified suspicions without evidence, unless you can explain how?

[Brietta]

Having puzzled about the stupidity of it all the penny has finally dropped.  I actually thought I was witnessing a member in the process of suffering a brainstorm.  Instead the forum is being played by a WUM who isn't Spam.

Another part of the learning curve falls into place.

[G-Unit]

Having puzzled about the stupidity of it all the penny has finally dropped.  I actually thought I was witnessing a member in the process of suffering a brainstorm.  Instead the forum is being played by a WUM who isn't Spam.

Another part of the learning curve falls into place.

Sticks and stones.....

How about posting facts instead of opinions posted as facts? The only difference I can find introduced by the change in the law in 2007 is that the PJ must apply to a judge for permission to declare someone an arguido. The PJ and the prosecutor thought they had good reason to make the McCanns arguidos and no-one knows what a judge would have decided. In my opinion, given the information they had at the time, I think a judge would have ratified the decision. There wasn't no evidence, there was insufficient to charge them. (The attorney general DID say that btw)

[Vertigo Swirl]

Sticks and stones.....

How about posting facts instead of opinions posted as facts? The only difference I can find introduced by the change in the law in 2007 is that the PJ must apply to a judge for permission to declare someone an arguido. The PJ and the prosecutor thought they had good reason to make the McCanns arguidos and no-one knows what a judge would have decided. In my opinion, given the information they had at the time, I think a judge would have ratified the decision. There wasn't no evidence, there was insufficient to charge them. (The attorney general DID say that btw)

Why are you continuing to ignore the one thing that the AG said which entirely contradicts you?

[G-Unit]

Why are you continuing to ignore the one thing that the AG said which entirely contradicts you?

Instead of asking questions just say what you mean.

[Vertigo Swirl]

Instead of asking questions just say what you mean.

I've said it umpteen times and you keep ignoring it.  I'm beginning to think Brietta was spot on.  You are IMO simply on the wind up, both on this thread and the other active thread atm. 

[Eleanor]

I think that this Forum has been invaded.  But that is only my opinion.

[Brietta]

Sticks and stones.....

How about posting facts instead of opinions posted as facts? The only difference I can find introduced by the change in the law in 2007 is that the PJ must apply to a judge for permission to declare someone an arguido. The PJ and the prosecutor thought they had good reason to make the McCanns arguidos and no-one knows what a judge would have decided. In my opinion, given the information they had at the time, I think a judge would have ratified the decision. There wasn't no evidence, there was insufficient to charge them. (The attorney general DID say that btw)

It took a wee while for me to work it out.  Seriously, I was concerned for you because I actually thought I was witnessing an on-line meltdown based on the pointless insanity of some of the assertions you have been posting on the threads.

There is a quaint honesty about the resident WUM who makes no bones about intent. Not that I suggest that applies to you.  But nonetheless I have to admit you have broken the credulity barrier at least as far as I am concerned ~ making it impossible to  take your posts seriously.

[Brietta]

I think that this Forum has been invaded.  But that is only my opinion.

I think we are learning a lot as well as having a lot of long standing prejudices verified.

It was to be expected though given that the years of investment in McCann hostility has come to nothing.  I think there is a bit of floundering going on.
It started with Brueckner being outed by Amaral with his attempted spin.  And whatever the eventual outcome for Brueckner, they will not stop there.

[G-Unit]

I've said it umpteen times and you keep ignoring it.  I'm beginning to think Brietta was spot on.  You are IMO simply on the wind up, both on this thread and the other active thread atm.

You've said a lot of things. Which one in  particular are you referring to?

Some of you may get wound up by my posts, but that's not my intention. I could accuse you of deliberately winding me up by asking incessant questions, but I know it's up to me how I react, not you. Keep calm and carry on is what I do.