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Will Vancouver riot?

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PapaGoose
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Do you think that the city will riot on Wednesday if the Canucks lose?

I say yes.
Jun 13 2011 11:21PM
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k-rob
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lol vancouver they don't even know how to riot or what they're rioting for. YOU GOT SHUTOUT deal with it. i feel bad for everyone who gets hurt by a bunch of douchebags who don't even know why they're rioting.
Jun 16 2011 1:41AM
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*rkp*
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yes. intelligibility.
is this a big word to you? you may need to look it up..


'strong suits come in many colors, yours is the color dumb'

i'm sorry...but this is laughable. you have absolutely no credibility when this is how you attempt to articulate an insult..
Jun 16 2011 1:43AM
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Kevski
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Not stoked to be from this city right now. Though the rioters aren't "us". My facebook wall is chock full of people upset with the rioters. I'll be down there tomorrow for a show so we'll see if it's still trashed. I don't see them cleaning everything up very quickly...
Jun 16 2011 1:45AM
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kstanz
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God i feel terrible to be a vancouverite right now. I at CBC the whole time and even in the first period you could tell tons of people were there just to start shit. More then half of them werent even from vancouver and wouldve rioted either way. It was kinda cool watching for a bit but then cocktails started flying and i got the fuck out of there. just pretty stupid to me, people need to get lives or get a tatoo to entertain themselves. not this
Jun 16 2011 1:45AM
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fuck.your.tits
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Can't post this without some legit proof, c'mon!
Jun 16 2011 1:47AM
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kstanz
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also all of you saying its poor losers and canucks fans causing all this, most of its not. i bet about 5% of it is mad fans and the other 95 is losers trying to start shit and loot stores. it really sucks that they keep ruing the HBC building, its one of the prettiest in van
Jun 16 2011 1:48AM
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Funnel
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Please post up the source. If this can be confirmed, this is fucking pathetic.

Now it's time to stir the pot! FUCK CANADA! I wanted the Canucks to win this game; however, after seeing this type of behavior I have lost any respect I had for them as a team and have lost a lot of respect for Vancouver, BC, and even Canada as a whole. I am not a die hard hockey fan, but I am definitely a Sharks fan. Not only do I think the Sharks would have been a better match for the Bruins, but they also would have handled a loss better than those fucks up there in Vancouver. Also, before anyone jumps on me, I realize that many of the rioting/looting/vandalism is not coming from fans, but rather from people who had planned for this. Funny how just a few can ruin it for everyone, eh?
Jun 16 2011 1:49AM
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sugarloaf
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ya just saw on twitter (via barstool's twitter for bostonians....) that one boston fan was stabbed, possibly dead in vancouver riot. any more info?

good luck tonight vancouver.
Jun 16 2011 1:50AM
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.Natty.
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I just looked around for news articles on it and apparently there is definitely someone in critical condition from a fall off the bridge, no one seems to know yet if they were pushed, fell or jumped though.
Jun 16 2011 1:51AM
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Radio
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 i have been watching the live news for about 2 hours now. its awful. but the one guy who tried to jump over the car that was on fire but fell in was a lol, dont worry he got out.

Jun 16 2011 1:51AM
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cgibbs2
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how can you say you have lost respect for all of canada, and the canucks as a team?
Jun 16 2011 1:54AM
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Lé.Skiing
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I'm not condoning this act of violence by what I am about to state.  I do feel bad for the guy that died, But honestly what was the guy doing up there?  and on a second note.  The fans of Boston in Boston were no better they would have done the same thing to a Canuck fan.   They tried to pull a guy out of a cab who was wearing a Canucks jersey.  True story.  Secondly there was one Boston fan I seen on the news that could have done a few things to prevent from getting beat up on the street.  When an old guy steps in to help you don't punch him in the back of the head.   I can almost guarantee that Part of it was some Boston fans Getting them going.   People shouldn't have let them get under their skin, but you know what shit happens.  We have all seen it go down in history this is just another riot in Van to go down in the books.  I certainly let Boston get under my skin.  not gonna lie about that cause its blatantly obvious I'm pissed.  Canucks had everything going their way, and they choked.  Part Luongo's fault, part of all the players faults.  In the spectrum of things though you should never make a goalie Captain.  But back to the threads topic.  I'm not disgraced about what van's doing.  Shit happens I cant stop it.   Some people will just never learn.  also part of the Riot was started by the cops.  By them attacking the crowd, the crowd retaliated.  That's the thing with dealing with large crowds of people you need to sway them, and not enforce them to do what you want.  Sorry for making such a big post but taking a break from it all has kinda cleared my hot headedness(not a real word) towards the subject.
Jun 16 2011 1:57AM
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corona
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it's so far past the point of being about hockey. And the one's causing the trouble certainly aren't hockey fans. They're those few idiots who just pounced on the opportunity to stir shit up. And from what I've seen, the police could have handled this so so much better than they did. you think they would have put together a real game plan to stop it before it started knowing this was a real possibility. But no, even in a press conference before the game they said they were not expecting any violence at all.
Jun 16 2011 1:57AM
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ilanna.
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fuck i cant quote on my phone but to natty_ice, its my own fault. i knew that someone was in critical condition after falling off the viaduct and then i got several texts from my friends who were with me saying it was a boston fan who was pushed. its all over twitter but hopefully it was just an exaggeration. sorry for jumping the gun everyone!
Jun 16 2011 1:58AM
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fuck.your.tits
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You're a tool. You lost respect for all of Canada? If you are going to judge all of Canada on what Vancouver is doing, then you got some issues...
Jun 16 2011 1:58AM
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Proletariat.
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They read the riot act 10 minutes in, your argument is invalid
Jun 16 2011 1:59AM
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low_fidelity
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Jun 16 2011 2:01AM
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Funnel
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Like I said, fans and cities are what makes a team. Here's an example for you. Earlier this season a Giants fan was put into critical condition because two Dodgers fans beat the piss out of him at a season opener. The players may have had no association with the incident, but it sure as hell reflects back on the ball club. I have never liked the Dodgers, but that sure as hell does not help. Fans reflect back on a team. It's the same reason I didn't want Boston to win. Now all those New England fucks will have even bigger egos.
Jun 16 2011 2:02AM
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Kevski
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Since you said yourself you're just stirring shit, I'm not sure how serious you are.

But seriously, judging this city, and a whole country, because of a couple shit disturbers (that everyone in the city is super pissed at) rioting? The actual fans applauded the bruins for their win, and then went home. It's all over Vancouver news, and none of the rioters look like vancouver fans to me.
Jun 16 2011 2:02AM
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sugarloaf
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wow its making me sad watching the live feed, and i'm from boston. end of the day...it's just a hockey game

for those of you that went into vancouver to watch the game...how ddi you get out of the city? i'm watching the CTV live feed/news and they said about 10 min ago that public transit wasn't safe in some spots
Jun 16 2011 2:05AM
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Funnel
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I'll clear this up with you since you actually read my post fairly clearly. I have not lost respect for all for Canada, I think it's a great country, but I get a kick out of fucking with Canadians on here. I am definitely disappointed in what's occurring in Vancouver, but shit happens. Obviously part of me is mad because I wish my Sharks had gone to the finals since they get so close each year, but this is a pretty disappointing sight to see.
Jun 16 2011 2:06AM
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Kevski
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Right after the game it was fine. The rioting didn't really start until half an hour or so after the game, or at least it wasn't widespread until then. All my friends got home easy.
Jun 16 2011 2:08AM
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corona
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it has nothing to do with a hockey game. those people cause shit would have done it win or lose and just used it as an opportunity. it has nothing to do with the hockey
Jun 16 2011 2:08AM
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GayWolf420
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Also, Booing the bruins during the cup presentation? Really vancouver? Get fucked. Kick-ass USA chant though.
Jun 16 2011 2:09AM
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.Natty.
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"you know what shit happens"... we're talking about people getting seriously inured or killed. Are you fucking serious?
Jun 16 2011 2:10AM
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Proletariat.
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You dont watch a lot of hockey do you? The booing was for Bettman which happens at every city in the NHL
Jun 16 2011 2:10AM
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corona
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well that just shows how uneducated you are about hockey.

they were not booing the Bruins at all. they were booing Bettman.
Jun 16 2011 2:11AM
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ilanna.
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to Theron they do it all the time when they win the cup in the opposing building. pittsburgh in detriot, chicago in philly etc.
Jun 16 2011 2:11AM
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jblaski
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Damn, watching this live feed makes me want to start beating the shit out of these ignorant kids.
Jun 16 2011 2:12AM
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corona
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it has nothing to do with them winning it in the other city. the booing is strictly for Bettman.
Jun 16 2011 2:14AM
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GayWolf420
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Considering I just really started getting into hockey this year, You could say I am a little uneducated about hockey. My bad. But still, Vancouver should really learn how to take a loss.
Jun 16 2011 2:14AM
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sugarloaf
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very true, not saying that these are representative on true canuck fans. but at the same time, this isn't your usual wed. night. just sad that this had to happen. I cannot believe what I am watching. I hope all you vancouverites are safe.
Jun 16 2011 2:15AM
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corona
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Vancouver should. Vancouver fans already know how.
Jun 16 2011 2:15AM
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GayWolf420
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Yeah. As much as it provides quality entertainment value, It just makes a bad name. Good for thomas on the conn smythe. That dude deserved it.
Jun 16 2011 2:17AM
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kstanz
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Learn the difference between a real fan and a bandwagon fan. Honestly watching the game dt i was disappointed at the booing as well but as people have said it was for bettam, and a lot of stupid drunk guys tryin to act cool
Jun 16 2011 2:18AM
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ilanna.
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the fact that my phone wont let me quote people is insane. i understand the booing is for bettman just like the draft but i remember it being a little bit through the cup presentation? maybe im wrong. anyways hope everyone is okay and gets home safe
Jun 16 2011 2:19AM
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GayWolf420
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I couldn't tell the difference between the the bandwagoners and real fans during the looting/flipping cars/burning cars. I don't even think boston bandwagoners would of done that.
Jun 16 2011 2:19AM
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fuck.your.tits
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They would riot either way. When guys bring molotov cocktails to the game, they are obviously planning on using them if Vancouver won or not...
Jun 16 2011 2:19AM
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corona
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couldn't think of anyone more deserving this year. if playoffs counted towards vezina he'd have that locked up for sure too.

Jun 16 2011 2:20AM
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Pee_and_Ski
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100% that would of been Boston if they lost, minus the fact that boston pd doesn't take shit from anyone
Jun 16 2011 2:25AM
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Doug.
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This.

There were lots of people that just went as an excuse to fuck shit up.
Jun 16 2011 2:30AM
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Kevski
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Anyone know if this shit is still going on downtown? or have the police and riot squad tamed it down mostly?
Jun 16 2011 2:32AM
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Lé.Skiing
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welcome to the internet a world of communication error.  to clear this up for you I was meaning shit happens as in people get under your skin.  we all have an enemy.  The thing that buddhism teaches you is to try and learn from your enemies and not let them faze you.  Not a good example of what happened in Vancouver.  I'm not going to lie it was fun to watch though.  To clear it up before it is stated I'm meaning its fun to watch the people being retards on TV like people jumping on the fence trying to break it when it was never gonna break.  Then there's also the cop car.  Did you see it? They flipped the bitch!
Jun 16 2011 2:34AM
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PapaGoose
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Its still wild
Jun 16 2011 2:35AM
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kenzieann
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[url]http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20110615/bc_stanley_cup_riot_110615/20110615/?hub=BritishColumbiaHome#commentSection[/url]

still going on... watch it live.
Jun 16 2011 2:35AM
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hue.
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ashamed to be from vancouver right now.
Jun 16 2011 2:36AM
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fujarome
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no, it wouldn't have been, because widespread riots simply do not happen in boston anymore. There wasn't one when the pats lost the superbowl, or when any of the teams won.

In fact, despite winning every championship there is to win in the last decade, there's only been one death, and it was accidental.


To be honest, i think most of it comes from size. Vancouver is a large city, and therefore there are going to be more people who just want to cause problems.


But if the death of a bruins fan is true...that's infuriating. And don't say "Well what was he doing in that position?!"

...he was celebrating a sports team victory. Nothing to get killed over.
Jun 16 2011 2:36AM
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ZavierV
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So embarrassing.
Jun 16 2011 2:37AM
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Wood_Wizard
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I am mad at this post but with your second post I find myself forgiving you, and the reason Sharks fans would not riot is because there are like all of 5 of them (not the under statement) that take hockey seriously. And this happens in every city in Europe when there soccer team wins or looses especially in Poland where sit gets fucked up fast.
Jun 16 2011 2:39AM
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scratchproteen
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This rioting is pathetic...good to know what kind of people live in and around Vancouver so I'll never have to visit.
Jun 16 2011 2:41AM
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