Message in a TESCO Christmas Card Pack

Abott10 · 22nd December 2019, 21:11

Perhaps it's a bi-product of accumulated old age cynicism but, this story has all the signs of a very convenient set of circumstances.

I smell FAKE ... how about you?

Nice clear hand written printing though.

Number 6 · 22nd December 2019, 21:12

Cant see any thing???

clf · 23rd December 2019, 10:10

The alleged author of the note is a supposed to be a foreign (to china) prisoner, who was imprisoned with the british journalist. I am not saying it is false or true, but if you (being able to write in English) were in a forced labour facility making these cards, and saw the Tesco branding, would you not attempt to send a message? After all it is not without precedent.

The font of the message (which I am assuming is raising your doubts) is surely similar to a greetings card text, and therefore make it easier to 'slide' through un-noticed?

It could of course well be a cunning publicity stunt by the journalist, to highlight any mistreatment he believed faced, but it is very cynical to use the little girl in this way.

clf · 23rd December 2019, 11:04

It is THIS story, you are referring to? Why is it fake?

clf · 23rd December 2019, 12:41

Ok, why does it smell fake? Timely for what?

The link was to the story via sky news.

I believe the practice could well be true, whether the story reported on, was concocted to generate publicity for the alleged human rights issues for foreign prisoners in China, I do not know.

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Avulon · 23rd December 2019, 15:01

Co-incidentally - everything that actually happens is just one thing that could've happened, and most of them wouldn't have without everything pertaining to the event happening at the right time - this is no different until proven otherwise.

Or for a more direct debate, calling co-incidental events leading to some significant event/action a conspiracy or plot is a sign of paranoia.

Nothing wrong with justified paranoia though.

Lovel · 24th December 2019, 19:20

Smells fishy, a bit like the story of another youngster sailing round the world and crying we have ruined her life, and all the politicos lined up beside her. The media frenzy following this latest allegation is pathetic.

If it is indeed slave labour at play, then we are all guilty of contributing to this in our search for the cheapest product, iPhones and cheapo throwaway t-shirts included, all the trappings of modern life

We sow the seed.........

mileshawk56 · 26th December 2019, 11:50

its fake-the other day a blonde geezer was on tv saying he would do Brexit its all lies started with "there is a cheque in the post" No 5$ words there. Chris.S.

mbev51 · 26th December 2019, 12:36

I’m afraid we have descended into a make believe world where everything is true and nothing is lies. People just choose what to believe. I’m off out of the country Shortly until late in March, cannot bear to be here on January 31st.

roverbarmy · 26th December 2019, 13:37

A relative of mine visited a certain far eastern country recently as some of her inlaws were from there. They were followed around the whole time that they were there by "suited gentlemen"!

(Not Santas!)

22nd December 2019, 21:11	#1
Abott10 * Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 227 Thanks: 1,275 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,328 Posts	Message in a TESCO Christmas Card Pack Perhaps it's a bi-product of accumulated old age cynicism but, this story has all the signs of a very convenient set of circumstances. I smell FAKE ... how about you? Nice clear hand written printing though.

22nd December 2019, 21:12	#2
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23rd December 2019, 10:10	#3
clf This is my second home MG ZT CDTi Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: carrick Posts: 7,859 Thanks: 3,494 Thanked 2,657 Times in 1,973 Posts	The alleged author of the note is a supposed to be a foreign (to china) prisoner, who was imprisoned with the british journalist. I am not saying it is false or true, but if you (being able to write in English) were in a forced labour facility making these cards, and saw the Tesco branding, would you not attempt to send a message? After all it is not without precedent. The font of the message (which I am assuming is raising your doubts) is surely similar to a greetings card text, and therefore make it easier to 'slide' through un-noticed? It could of course well be a cunning publicity stunt by the journalist, to highlight any mistreatment he believed faced, but it is very cynical to use the little girl in this way. __________________ It is not gloss primer .............. it is duct tape silver!

23rd December 2019, 11:04	#4
clf This is my second home MG ZT CDTi Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: carrick Posts: 7,859 Thanks: 3,494 Thanked 2,657 Times in 1,973 Posts	It is THIS story, you are referring to? Why is it fake? __________________ It is not gloss primer .............. it is duct tape silver! Last edited by clf; 26th December 2019 at 15:34..

23rd December 2019, 12:41	#5
clf This is my second home MG ZT CDTi Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: carrick Posts: 7,859 Thanks: 3,494 Thanked 2,657 Times in 1,973 Posts	Ok, why does it smell fake? Timely for what? The link was to the story via sky news. I believe the practice could well be true, whether the story reported on, was concocted to generate publicity for the alleged human rights issues for foreign prisoners in China, I do not know. Sent from my SM-A600FN using Tapatalk __________________ It is not gloss primer .............. it is duct tape silver!

23rd December 2019, 15:01	#6
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	Co-incidentally - everything that actually happens is just one thing that could've happened, and most of them wouldn't have without everything pertaining to the event happening at the right time - this is no different until proven otherwise. Or for a more direct debate, calling co-incidental events leading to some significant event/action a conspiracy or plot is a sign of paranoia. Nothing wrong with justified paranoia though. __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

24th December 2019, 19:20	#7
Lovel I really should get out more....... P6B, L550, Imp, F56, Commando Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 2,886 Thanks: 352 Thanked 677 Times in 440 Posts	Smells fishy, a bit like the story of another youngster sailing round the world and crying we have ruined her life, and all the politicos lined up beside her. The media frenzy following this latest allegation is pathetic. If it is indeed slave labour at play, then we are all guilty of contributing to this in our search for the cheapest product, iPhones and cheapo throwaway t-shirts included, all the trappings of modern life We sow the seed.........

26th December 2019, 11:50	#8
mileshawk56 Posted a thing or two MGZT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Berkshire Posts: 1,280 Thanks: 1,738 Thanked 299 Times in 216 Posts	its fake-the other day a blonde geezer was on tv saying he would do Brexit its all lies started with "there is a cheque in the post" No 5$ words there. Chris.S.

26th December 2019, 12:36	#9
mbev51 Banned Removed Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Removed Posts: 1,343 Thanks: 171 Thanked 315 Times in 223 Posts	I’m afraid we have descended into a make believe world where everything is true and nothing is lies. People just choose what to believe. I’m off out of the country Shortly until late in March, cannot bear to be here on January 31st.

26th December 2019, 13:37	#10
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,048 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	A relative of mine visited a certain far eastern country recently as some of her inlaws were from there. They were followed around the whole time that they were there by "suited gentlemen"! (Not Santas!) __________________ Oil in my veins!

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