Missing Madeleine

[Zebediah]

Seriously I am making no assumptions on a case where limited fact are known.

I just get dragged into threads where I see people being so judgemental and holier than thou.
Like none of us have ever f**ked up?
Just we are lucky that the consequences have not been to awful.

[MANTIS01]

Firstly...Newmanseye your attitude and language...

What a load of Bollocks!

...may lead some to question your suitability to be in charge of children. So I take your comments with a pinch of salt.

Secondly...they are not directly responsible for the occurrence of this crime, they were the victims of crime. Let's not forget that.

Thirdly...statements like

abandon your child

and

go frolic in a bar

is not indicative of empathy and compassion it is judgemental and extremist. Your views are reflective of the person you are and that is your business.

We could rake over every aspect of life to pick parent's judgement to pieces. Why would you allow your children to attend the church where priests can abuse kids? Same with the scouts. Whilst some would employ a babysitter some would be horrified at the thought.

Newmanseye you say....

i would rather take my chances with a vetted professional

which indicates you would take chances with the safety of your kids....where others would condemn that view by saying any risk at all is irresponsible.

Let me say for the record I don't think that what the McCann's did was top-drawer parenting but what I am not going to do is condemn them for this momentary lapse.

[celtic]

Firstly...Newmanseye your attitude and language...

What a load of Bollocks!

...may lead some to question your suitability to be in charge of children. So I take your comments with a pinch of salt.

Secondly...they are not directly responsible for the occurrence of this crime, they were the victims of crime. Let's not forget that.

Thirdly...statements like

abandon your child

and

go frolic in a bar

is not indicative of empathy and compassion it is judgemental and extremist. Your views are reflective of the person you are and that is your business.

We could rake over every aspect of life to pick parent's judgement to pieces. Why would you allow your children to attend the church where priests can abuse kids? Same with the scouts. Whilst some would employ a babysitter some would be horrified at the thought.

Mantis.

i can see this one being taken out and sorted in the car park at bb5. What a dreadful 1st comment to make about a fellow blondeite.

Billy is from Glasgow. He will set aboot ya!!!

Newmanseye you say....

i would rather take my chances with a vetted professional

which indicates you would take chances with the safety of your kids....where others would condemn that view by saying any risk at all is irresponsible.

Let me say for the record I don't think that what the McCann's did was top-drawer parenting but what I am not going to do is condemn them for this momentary lapse.

[AndrewT]

I think Mantis has the hots for Kate McCann

The real question, of course, is who will play her in the film? For a big budget Hollywood movie I think Cate Blanchett would be good, but if it ends up as an ITV drama then maybe Sarah Lancashire.

[fearisthekey]

Thread lock: T-1 Hour.

[Colchester Kev]

I think Mantis has the hots for Kate McCann

The real question, of course, is who will play her in the film? For a big budget Hollywood movie I think Cate Blanchett would be good, but if it ends up as an ITV drama then maybe Sarah Lancashire.

Kate McCann ... I would.


(the above is a sexist, tasteless post by me, and does not represent the feelings and thoughts of the moderating team in any way .... although they probably would too , just dont want to admit it)

[Ginger]

I think Mantis has the hots for Kate McCann

The real question, of course, is who will play her in the film? For a big budget Hollywood movie I think Cate Blanchett would be good, but if it ends up as an ITV drama then maybe Sarah Lancashire.

Kate McCann ... I would.


(the above is a sexist, tasteless post by me, and does not represent the feelings and thoughts of the moderating team in any way .... although they probably would too , just dont want to admit it)

Well, maybe not ALL of the team...

[bobby1]

I think Mantis has the hots for Kate McCann

The real question, of course, is who will play her in the film? For a big budget Hollywood movie I think Cate Blanchett would be good, but if it ends up as an ITV drama then maybe Sarah Lancashire.

Kate McCann ... I would.


(the above is a sexist, tasteless post by me, and does not represent the feelings and thoughts of the moderating team in any way .... although they probably would too , just dont want to admit it)

Well, maybe not ALL of the team...

cmon Ginger, admit it.........

[RED-DOG]

I think Mantis has the hots for Kate McCann

The real question, of course, is who will play her in the film? For a big budget Hollywood movie I think Cate Blanchett would be good, but if it ends up as an ITV drama then maybe Sarah Lancashire.

Kate McCann ... I would.


(the above is a sexist, tasteless post by me, and does not represent the feelings and thoughts of the moderating team in any way .... although they probably would too , just dont want to admit it)

Well, maybe not ALL of the team...

Correct. Snoopy wouldn't dare.

[kinboshi]

A straw-poll that was taken here says that 8 out of 10 blokes would.

But most also agreed that it was probably not the best time to ask her out.

[Newmanseye]

Firstly...Newmanseye your attitude and language...

What a load of Bollocks!

...may lead some to question your suitability to be in charge of children. So I take your comments with a pinch of salt.

Secondly...they are not directly responsible for the occurrence of this crime, they were the victims of crime. Let's not forget that.

Thirdly...statements like

abandon your child

and

go frolic in a bar

is not indicative of empathy and compassion it is judgemental and extremist. Your views are reflective of the person you are and that is your business.

We could rake over every aspect of life to pick parent's judgement to pieces. Why would you allow your children to attend the church where priests can abuse kids? Same with the scouts. Whilst some would employ a babysitter some would be horrified at the thought.

Newmanseye you say....

i would rather take my chances with a vetted professional

which indicates you would take chances with the safety of your kids....where others would condemn that view by saying any risk at all is irresponsible.

Let me say for the record I don't think that what the McCann's did was top-drawer parenting but what I am not going to do is condemn them for this momentary lapse.

I wont continue on this thread as it seems Mantis has his view and i have mine, we will not meet a common ground and i can see a handbags match on the horizon.

All i know is I'm right!!!

[Suited_Jock]

In before the lock

[Newmanseye]

Celtic, I'd love to make BB5 but alas i have my hands full re-engaging Real life at the moment, my self imposed holiday from warcraft is in place, Its too damn addictive, so i have a very busy schedyle for the next 2 months.

[Suited_Jock]

A straw-poll that was taken here says that 8 out of 10 blokes would.

But most also agreed that it was probably not the best time to ask her out. Without arranging a suitable babysitter  > too much too soon?

[MANTIS01]

Posted by: celtic

What a dreadful 1st comment to make about a fellow blondeite.

Oh dear! Am I being judgemental based on little or no evidence?....how ironic!!