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commachio1 said:
In the MP thread, the word assasinaed is used.

Bit of a grey area. Assasination or just murder?
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Assassination is a term used to define the targeted murder of a public or political figure, so I guess the term is probably correct.

We're not used to using the word over here because the act itself is so rare in the UK.
 
Blunham Mackem said:
Assassination is a term used to define the targeted murder of a public or political figure, so I guess the term is probably correct.

We're not used to using the word over here because the act itself is so rare in the UK.
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Thats why i said it was a grey area. I never said it was incorrect.
 
Blunham Mackem said:
Assassination is a term used to define the targeted murder of a public or political figure, so I guess the term is probably correct.

We're not used to using the word over here because the act itself is so rare in the UK.
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Yeah, well the rumours suggest he's a psychotic Brexiter who shouted 'Britain First' at her, before killing her, so that would probably confirm it as an assassination by definition, but until it's confirmed it's just a murder... that's my view anyhow... IMHOOC

Nowt like a bit of pedantic-ness to kick off a Friday Comm.
 
Despicable_Tel said:
Yeah, well the rumours suggest he's a psychotic Brexiter who shouted 'Britain First' at her, before killing her, so that would probably confirm it as an assassination by definition, but until it's confirmed it's just a murder... that's my view anyhow... IMHOOC

Nowt like a bit of pedantic-ness to kick off a Friday Comm.
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Words are banded around. Not just assasination. Thats are rare one.

Terrorist is the most common. Just what a terrorist is these days, ive no idea. If in doubt. Label it terrorism
 
Despicable_Tel said:
Yeah, well the rumours suggest he's a psychotic Brexiter who shouted 'Britain First' at her, before killing her, so that would probably confirm it as an assassination by definition, but until it's confirmed it's just a murder... that's my view anyhow... IMHOOC

Nowt like a bit of pedantic-ness to kick off a Friday Comm.
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Not really pedantic if I'm just answering Comm's question.
 
commachio1 said:
Most done by the Irish. By a group or organisation.
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It's just never been a part of the British psyche or tradition I guess, to go bumping off those in power.

Unless you're a king of course, in which case just keep your head on your shoulders.
 
Blunham Mackem said:
Not really pedantic if I'm just answering Comm's question.
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I meant me and my response, prompted by Comm's question... that's why I wrote 'Comm' after it. Sorry, I can see how you got confused, for the benefit of those who are not me, I will make two separate posts next time.
 
Despicable_Tel said:
Yeah, well the rumours suggest he's a psychotic Brexiter who shouted 'Britain First' at her, before killing her, so that would probably confirm it as an assassination by definition, but until it's confirmed it's just a murder... that's my view anyhow... IMHOOC

Nowt like a bit of pedantic-ness to kick off a Friday Comm.
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what is this IMHOOC malarkey, seen it a few times now?
 
commachio1 said:
Ah the Monty Python movies.

Most folk go with Life of Brian. A great movie. But im a Holy Grail fan.

But its only a rabbit.

Runawaaaaay.
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Never laughed at it once, it's like comedy for dorks, like that Spaceballs film, I hate that film, Rick Moranus is a **** and so is Star Wars.
 
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