http://news.scotsman.com/international.cfm?id=1330712007
Time is against us, say Madeleine police
(just for you Cali)
Down we go......
Thanks colomom. :crazy:
http://news.scotsman.com/international.cfm?id=1330712007
Time is against us, say Madeleine police
(just for you Cali)
Down we go......
I agree Reannan. This sums it up perfectly for me!!!!This case is filled with more confusing and mismatched information than I have ever seen! I honestly don't know what to think anymore, and the only way for the Portugese LE to maintain any sort of respect at this point in time, is to solve this dang thing....correctly. If the case becomes like Jon Benet Ramsey's, it will go down in history as being the fault of the Portugese LE because of the "mishandling" in the beginning. The truth of the matter is we don't KNOW if it was mishandled because of their dang secrecy laws. Everything ends up being rumors and gossip, which is almost always sensational! One minute, they are convinced Madeleine has been taken by an international organized pedophile gang, the next minute they are going to be conducting "swoops" throught the area in Portugal, then, they are sure she is dead, but they have no hard evidence to base this one. Just yesterday, they cancelled the leave of most of LE because of imminent arrest. I am beginning to think everything I read is just sensational crap. :razz:
Actually, I think this case is advancing. New info is surfacing daily and the McCann's don't look so good in the realm of things. This isn't a quiet case it just includes international boundaries which makes it harder for us to decifer.
Actually, Colomom, you bring up a very good point. I also visit other forums, some very pro-McCann, and some very anti-McCann. One of the many things I love about this forum, is the fact that FACTS are sought and discussed. You can't help but deal with your emotions in a case like this, but by and large, we always get back to seeking the facts. Everyone's opinion is tolerated....even if it is questioned sometimes.:clap:
Hi mates.....I read here every day but dont post...I just want to thankyou for the updates and informative posts that you all provide.:blowkiss:
PLEASE people, don't be nervous about laying those questions, observations or outlandish theories out there for us to examine. In a case such as this it is imperative that we have as much input as possible. Consensus (IMHO) will lead to the key, the answer, the truth..if you will.
Don't be afraid of those that will ridicule you for your "speculation", I believe that all of us will defend your right to say whatever you want, and that includes those who can present a logical, intelligent argument...
It's all about participation and tolerance.....
On that note I bid you good night!!
And that's part of the frustration of this case. Everything concerning a crime in Portugal is cloaked in secrecy. Take a look at any interview given by a member of its PJ, and you see a lot of "I can't reveal that" (or words very much like them). So instead of press conferences given by LE to state where the case stands and ask for help from the community, we get... silence. In the void, it looks as if the newspapers are just making stuff up. We are trying to seek facts, but it's hard when we don't know what they are.
That has bugged me from the get go when I sent the McCanns an email begging them to just tell the truth
Ditto!It does really bring to mind the Ramsey case: Crime scene botched, conflicting testimony and contradictory statements, attitude and actions by parents after the crime causing more concern about their involvement. And we all know how THAT ended up sadly...
I still think that with that much alcohol consumed, the memories were impaired because they were all impaired. Not falling down drunk, but buzzed and happy. Mathew Oldfield admitted as much when he made his defensive comments about drinking because they were on holiday.
Portugal joined the EU in 1986 and uses the Euro as it's money so I don't think it needs Britain's help to attain that goal!
Hi Texana:blowkiss: ......this little dog got her heart broke with the JBR saga....Im a bit gunshy now.You little dog, you. :blowkiss:
I read posts here for a long time before saying anything--and even now I find myself just echoing other posters who have far better insights.
It's great that so many people care about Maddie, no matter what they think happened.
Im not sure if this is new or not..
I didnt abduct Maddie...family friend.
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=288869
If this is really happening, Britain against Portugal at the expense of a missing little girl, then I am truly disgusted. Politics should not be brought into this, the two countries should work together to find Madelaine, not to score points against each other.Apparently it some kind of EU treaty.
http://euobserver.com/9/24608
~snip~ The treaty issue is set to move from the technical back to the political stage on 7 September when EU foreign ministers are expected to tackle the topic at informal talks in Portugal.
~end snip ~
http://portugalresident.com/portugalresident/showstory.asp?ID=20553
~snip~Upon being asked about his views on the current relationship between Portugal and the United Kingdom, President Cavaco Silva said they were excellent, adding: "Portugal has a very good relationship with the United Kingdom, which has recently been reinforced by José Sócrates visit to the new British Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
"It is very important for Portugal to maintain a good relationship with all countries in the European Union, including Germany and France." ~end snip~
Neither of these is the article I was looking for, but I think they relate. It is an EU treaty issue, not joining the EU. And I confess, I dont really understand it all but the article I remember reading indicated it was important to Portugal.
A couple more links:
http://euobserver.com/9/24517
http://www.adfero.co.uk/news/autoco...w-round-eu-talks-finalise-treaty-$1112407.htm
Too true, if he told the truth about where he was the night that Madelaine disappeared, then maybe he could be ruled out as a suspect, but he was missing from the restaurant that night, and because of the so called Pact of Silence, we dont know exactly where, who and for how long people were gone from the dinner table that night. I think if we knew that then we will know what happended to Madelaine.Well, if he's guilty you wouldn't expect him to just admit it.
Did you actually expect a reply? I find this sort of ludicrous.