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@Victor-Meldrew very good article. My main takeaway there is that these social issues are extraordinarily complex. Probably more complex than most people can wrap their heads around, so many who want to have an opinion seek out simple causes with simple solutions. Racism is one of those - that's a nice simple binary between being racist and not racist, and it's a simple concept to blame differences between racial groups solely on that.
In reality there is a multitude of issues at play with no one simple answer, which is why we haven't been able to properly address them.
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@No-Quarter said in British Politics:
@Victor-Meldrew very good article. My main takeaway there is that these social issues are extraordinarily complex. Probably more complex than most people can wrap their heads around, so many who want to have an opinion seek out simple causes with simple solutions. Racism is one of those - that's a nice simple binary between being racist and not racist, and it's a simple concept to blame differences between racial groups solely on that.
In reality there is a multitude of issues at play with no one simple answer, which is why we haven't been able to properly address them.
The biggest issue, for me, is the huge waste of talent and wealth creation caused by inequality in all its forms. Divisions of colour, race, whatever have little to do with it.
My guess is the "liberal elite", being wealthy, are opposed to real change to open up opportunity as they and their kids will face more competition and will be impacted. Gesture politics like tearing down statues makes them feel good in their expensive homes in catchment areas with the best, publicly-funded schools and their safe, very affluent neighbourhood.
Though she's a hypocrite for sending her kids to private schools, at least Diane Abbott was honest as to why she did it.
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Thomas Sowell offered another reason for people focussing on the wrong things
"The reason so many people misunderstand so many issues is not that these issues are so complex, but that people do not want a factual or analytical explanation that leaves them emotionally unsatisfied. They want villains to hate and heroes to cheer—and they don't want explanations that fail to give them that."
A lot of truth in that I'd say.
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@Victor-Meldrew yep, because West Indian woman will do anything for their children right? Straight out racism.
I didn't think my views on Sadiq Kunt could go any lower, but they have. I cannot believe his post today talking about the far right violence. Is he completely unaware that all of last weeks' shit was caused by the far left? Of course he's not. He just thinks as it's from one side, it's more tolerable than the other. As famous Brexiteer Julia Hartley-Brewer said ....
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@Bones said in British Politics:
@MajorRage that's classic. Londoners have no time for the hatred from the imaginary hijackers....but all the time in the world for those devastating London eh.
Almost as ironic as the racist abuse heaped on black and asian Tory MPs like Priti Patel, James Cleverley & Kemi Baddenock by Black Lives Matter supporters on Twitter....
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There was a big opportunity for politicians and leaders who (rightly) praise diversity to speak out about also respecting the culture of the indigenous people of the UK as well and bring some sanity into the debate.
They have been found wanting.
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We are reaching peak lunacy
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The cavalry has arrived.
https://streamable.com/9vtv0qKind of wish the police would defund themselves for the day but my worry is they'll be under instructions to arrest anyone pro-Britain.
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@Bones said in British Politics:
@Rembrandt said in British Politics:
Football lads alliance
Sound like a nice bunch.
Actually they seem alright. Came together after that string of terrorist attacks in London and Manchester. Pretty incredible to have what were bitter rivals come together. You can see their website and social media channels to see what they represent.
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I’m glad they are there. They won’t harm or antagonize the real BLM protests. But they will probably cause issue with those there to make trouble.
I’m openly pro the police, but I have been disappointed by the lack of backbone shown here. Same as NHS, this has nothing to do with the front line though.
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Well this could prove interesting......
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@Bones said in British Politics:
@Rembrandt hah, they're being reported as "far-right groups".
Didn't you read Khan's statement. Not just 'far right' but "extreme" far-right. Even more far right than ever!!
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