Posted on 02/06/2015 3:38:59 PM PST by Theoria
Add this to the list of evidence about, shall we call it, the rivalry between motorists and cyclists: The head of London's taxi drivers' association has compared cyclists to members of the self-described Islamic State.
Steve McNamara's comments come just days after London cleared the way for the spread of segregated bike lanes and dedicated traffic signals.
"The loonies out there in the cycling world, they're almost the sort of ISIS of London," McNamara, general secretary of the Licensed Taxi Drivers Association, told LBC Radio. "Their views and their politics — if you are not with them — and we are with the majority of it — then nothing is too bad for you. These people are unreal."
ISIS — for the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria — is another name for the Islamic State.
McNamara added: "We have had cyberattacks on our websites. They are all over us like a cheap suit on Twitter and social media. We have had physical threats of violence. You name it, we have had it."
McNamara later walked back the comments that were made in the live interview.
"Perhaps I would accept that was a bit strong," he told the Evening Standard. "It was a live interview. I have had death threats."
He said: "They say, 'I hope people you know die screaming of cancer.' I'm convinced that if 99 percent of cyclists knew some of the stuff we had received after expressing legitimate concerns, they would be horrified."
And he added: "Perhaps that was a bit strong [to compare them to the Islamic State] but I can't think of a single other movement in the world at the moment that behaves in such a vitriolic and aggressive manner."
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Come to San Francisco, last Friday of every month and deal with cycling Mongrel hordes AKA Critical Mass.
That is an asinine comparison — even for someone who hates cyclists.
“That is an asinine comparison — even for someone who hates cyclists.”
He said he may have worded it a bit strong. However he says he has had death threats.
Feminists
These weenies get on their 12 pound bikes and try muscling cars around, because they’re “equal in the eyes of the law.” Not the laws of physics, pal. They’ll come through your window and grab you, if it’s rolled down.
That's when you roll up the window and stand on it.
Drive him to the nearest cop. "He threatened to kill me"
It’s been done. They act in packs. If you’re having a problem with one, two or three will get in front of your car.
Sounds like a "target rich environment".
Daily bike commuter with golden conservative credentials checking in.
My other bike is a V-8 Tundra.
NRA Life Member.
FReeper since 1998.
Etc.
Well, in Portland most folks will refrain from running over cyclists on purpose. And the cyclists know it.
LOL!
Dashcams, like in Russia.
Do these guys actually assault cars? If they do, I don’t know why they couldn’t be soaked down with MACE or pepper spray.
Top Gear bicycle ads
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ogY3dgy_14
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5ZuvmyQ_p4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCt7T20N07U
Well Your Honor, when he threw his bike at my windshield, I thought he was giving it to me....so I accepted it and left.
Those actions sound like aggravated assault, and self-defense should be allowed.
Melas is not happy
Lurking somewhere
Most of these occur in Lib citadels. I’d wager most are on unarmed people. But, yeah, take the bike. “FOUND: Very expensive bicycle. Call to identify and discuss reward.”
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