on 20-05-2015 06:11 PM
"I remember with clarity the last three lines we spoke together.
"Me: Excuse me, George, what the **bleep** are you talking about?
"George: I want to know what it will take to keep you quiet.
"Me: **bleep** you, George, and everything you stand for."
Of course Pell denies this... and I'm wondering how they will get to the truth of it.
If it is true then it is appalling.
on 20-05-2015 06:29 PM
on 20-05-2015 07:11 PM
@bright.ton42 wrote:
Of course Pell denies this... and I'm wondering how they will get to the truth of it.
If it is true then it is appalling.
Its disgusting what has been alleged.
Those abuse victims are so brave to come forward. My hope is that they can find a small measure of peace knowing that are now believed and that something is being done
on 20-05-2015 07:18 PM
on 20-05-2015 08:07 PM
@bright.ton42 wrote:
"I remember with clarity the last three lines we spoke together.
"Me: Excuse me, George, what the **bleep** are you talking about?
"George: I want to know what it will take to keep you quiet.
"Me: **bleep** you, George, and everything you stand for."
Of course Pell denies this... and I'm wondering how they will get to the truth of it.
If it is true then it is appalling.
Be vewy vewy careful where you go with this topic. Some of the eBay cognoscenti think mentioning religion is akin to racism. Statements about religion is equipotent with racism in the eyes of some. A double barrel warning for you.
on 20-05-2015 08:23 PM
@jean2579 wrote:
HappyRoo. That is the best part of it. Finally being believed.
As someone who has given evidence, I receive regular updates on progress.
These are figures I received a few weeks ago, they are now also posted on the commissions webpage.
Sorry I don't know how to do a link.
These may give you an idea of the scale of what happened, and these are only accurate to May 1 2015
Calls received 21,856
Letters and emails. 10,882
Private sessions. 3,340
Matters referred to authorities including police. 570
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Those figures are appalling. And they probably don't even touch the surface of the actual numbers. This will be a very harrowing time for you Jean but remember that at the end of this you will have been heard, believed and there may be some accountability for what was done. I can't even watch Pell, he makes my skin crawl and reminds me so much of other priests I have had dealings with. Removed from reality and a unique narcissism. I hope for your sake that you get some peace after all this has finished and that your life is a little less painful.
on 20-05-2015 08:27 PM
@village_person wrote:
@bright.ton42 wrote:
"I remember with clarity the last three lines we spoke together.
"Me: Excuse me, George, what the **bleep** are you talking about?
"George: I want to know what it will take to keep you quiet.
"Me: **bleep** you, George, and everything you stand for."
Of course Pell denies this... and I'm wondering how they will get to the truth of it.
If it is true then it is appalling.
Be vewy vewy careful where you go with this topic. Some of the eBay cognoscenti think mentioning religion is akin to racism. Statements about religion is equipotent with racism in the eyes of some. A double barrel warning for you.
As far as I am aware nobody here has has actually mentioned religion.
Or are you suggesting some of us believe these men perpetrated these atrocities because they were Catholics?
on 20-05-2015 08:28 PM
@jean2579 wrote:
HappyRoo. That is the best part of it. Finally being believed.
As someone who has given evidence, I receive regular updates on progress.
These are figures I received a few weeks ago, they are now also posted on the commissions webpage.
Sorry I don't know how to do a link.
These may give you an idea of the scale of what happened, and these are only accurate to May 1 2015
Calls received 21,856
Letters and emails. 10,882
Private sessions. 3,340
Matters referred to authorities including police. 570
Thank you for your bravery. It will help change for the better so that another generation of children are more protected.
on 20-05-2015 08:30 PM
As far as I am aware nobody here has has actually mentioned religion.
i thought that was meant as a warning?
so no one does?
on 20-05-2015 08:35 PM
@village_person wrote:
@bright.ton42 wrote:
"I remember with clarity the last three lines we spoke together.
"Me: Excuse me, George, what the **bleep** are you talking about?
"George: I want to know what it will take to keep you quiet.
"Me: **bleep** you, George, and everything you stand for."
Of course Pell denies this... and I'm wondering how they will get to the truth of it.
If it is true then it is appalling.
Be vewy vewy careful where you go with this topic. Some of the eBay cognoscenti think mentioning religion is akin to racism. Statements about religion is equipotent with racism in the eyes of some. A double barrel warning for you.
OK I hear you, but there is a public royal commission going on right now and of course people will have opinions as
more is revealed. I'm not commenting on the Catholic religion per se as many other religions have their own skeletons in the
closet, but right now it is the Catholic personnel who are under scrutiny.