Incitement to religious hatred....and other racist behaviour
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If anybody has a look in the News, Politics and Economics section of this site, then you'll see a plethora of overtly racist posts and a very clear anti-Muslim slant, a lot of which goes unchecked by the mods.
Whilst there might not have been a rise in racism, what there has been is an increase in how blatant it is and how it seems to be accepted more and more. Even Biker Banter has a thread where being asked to take your helmet off when filling up with petrol has turned into a debate on the burka. There have also been comments like "special people being allowed to live different lifestyles in our communities".
I am a white middle class, good earning near 50 year old with far more right wing than left wing views and have always voted Tory. I find the current trend of overt racism quite distasteful.
Whilst there might not have been a rise in racism, what there has been is an increase in how blatant it is and how it seems to be accepted more and more. Even Biker Banter has a thread where being asked to take your helmet off when filling up with petrol has turned into a debate on the burka. There have also been comments like "special people being allowed to live different lifestyles in our communities".
I am a white middle class, good earning near 50 year old with far more right wing than left wing views and have always voted Tory. I find the current trend of overt racism quite distasteful.
Gavia said:
I am a white middle class, good earning near 50 year old with far more right wing than left wing views and have always voted Tory. I find the current trend of overt racism quite distasteful.
I just find it ignorant. Usually bilge spurted by "Britain First" types that have a lion or cross or St George as a cover photo on Facebook.WaferThinHam said:
I just find it ignorant. Usually bilge spurted by "Britain First" types that have a lion or cross or St George as a cover photo on Facebook.
That's the problem, I have a George cross flag but I won't fly it outside my house as I'd be classed as a bigot, it's the ignorant groups that have distorted national pride. Fozziebear said:
That's the problem, I have a George cross flag but I won't fly it outside my house as I'd be classed as a bigot, it's the ignorant groups that have distorted national pride.
I quite agree. I'd say a Union flag would be perceived as less racist. That's just one man's opinion though. Pity most county flags are crap really. Loyly said:
elanfan said:
In the bin please mods
OP is just another troll.
voyds9 said:
Gavia said:
I find the current trend of overt racism quite distasteful.
I quite agree lets keep it hidden.
ks the better. If you want to mock me, because you enjoy being a pedant, then good for you.
singlecoil said:
If there was some way you could get on the Internet, you would easily be able to check the spelling of any words you are not sure of.
I've seen it spelt with two different spellings, however one was in the Grauniad, so thought I'd better query it? - I guess they stopped paying for sub-editors some time ago ;-)hidetheelephants said:
It isn't on the rise, it's just more visible because of Facebook etc. The sadsacks who get off on this stuff are just that, sadsacks. Many supporters of the old firm hail from across the water, the ferries and planes from Ireland and NI are busy on match days so I fail to see what difference an Irish passport makes.
As for the rest of the post it's not clear to me what point, if any, you are trying to make.
The Irish passport means that I will be able to continue to work in Europe when the fancy takes me (I do tour work with bands occasionally), or due to necessity, like in the past. Just remember that approx 2 to 2.5 million Brits work and live abroad in Europe.......and in the next two years, a lot of them are going to have to jump through bureaucratic hoops in order to continue with their lifestyle abroad, which pre-Brexit was completely unnecessary. As for the rest of the post it's not clear to me what point, if any, you are trying to make.
Edited by hidetheelephants on Sunday 5th February 07:25
Gavia said:
voyds9 said:
Gavia said:
I find the current trend of overt racism quite distasteful.
I quite agree lets keep it hidden.ks the better. If you want to mock me, because you enjoy being a pedant, then good for you.
Where Gavia, where?
"Everywhere"
LOL
pcvdriver said:
The Irish passport means that I will be able to continue to work in Europe when the fancy takes me (I do tour work with bands occasionally), or due to necessity, like in the past. Just remember that approx 2 to 2.5 million Brits work and live abroad in Europe.......and in the next two years, a lot of them are going to have to jump through bureaucratic hoops in order to continue with their lifestyle abroad, which pre-Brexit was completely unnecessary.
I shouldn't think so. There is such a thing as negative reciprocity.pcvdriver said:
The Irish passport means that I will be able to continue to work in Europe when the fancy takes me (I do tour work with bands occasionally), or due to necessity, like in the past. Just remember that approx 2 to 2.5 million Brits work and live abroad in Europe.......and in the next two years, a lot of them are going to have to jump through bureaucratic hoops in order to continue with their lifestyle abroad, which pre-Brexit was completely unnecessary.
Says who?rscott said:
Trying to stop this becoming another debate on the rights & wrongs of Brexit and going back to the OP...
I don't think there are more racists now than 3 years ago, but they have become more brazen in their behaviour.
Some feel that the result gives them the right to tell non UK citizens (or just those who "don't look British") that it's time for them to go home.
I didn't say that there were more racists - just that there are more and more racist (and in the case of white foreigners, xenophobic) attacks. They are certainly becoming more brazen, as if they have a special licence to air their filthy views....which is frankly disgusting.I don't think there are more racists now than 3 years ago, but they have become more brazen in their behaviour.
Some feel that the result gives them the right to tell non UK citizens (or just those who "don't look British") that it's time for them to go home.
Gavia said:
If anybody has a look in the News, Politics and Economics section of this site, then you'll see a plethora of overtly racist posts and a very clear anti-Muslim slant, a lot of which goes unchecked by the mods.
Whilst there might not have been a rise in racism, what there has been is an increase in how blatant it is and how it seems to be accepted more and more. Even Biker Banter has a thread where being asked to take your helmet off when filling up with petrol has turned into a debate on the burka. There have also been comments like "special people being allowed to live different lifestyles in our communities".
I am a white middle class, good earning near 50 year old with far more right wing than left wing views and have always voted Tory. I find the current trend of overt racism quite distasteful.
I think we're politically diametrically opposed to each other - but I'm glad you and I have the same distaste for racism that so many on here seem to fail to share.Whilst there might not have been a rise in racism, what there has been is an increase in how blatant it is and how it seems to be accepted more and more. Even Biker Banter has a thread where being asked to take your helmet off when filling up with petrol has turned into a debate on the burka. There have also been comments like "special people being allowed to live different lifestyles in our communities".
I am a white middle class, good earning near 50 year old with far more right wing than left wing views and have always voted Tory. I find the current trend of overt racism quite distasteful.
Gavia said:
Smiler. said:
"I see the KKK"
Where Gavia, where?
"Everywhere"
LOL
Wouldn't I need to be in the US for that to be relevant?Where Gavia, where?
"Everywhere"
LOL
Love the way you think you've read my mind btw, bit sad to say the least.
Who's the one labelling everyone with an opinion that differes to your own as racist?
Keep digging
Fozziebear said:
Loyly said:
elanfan said:
In the bin please mods
OP is just another troll.
bmw535i said:
pcvdriver said:
The Irish passport means that I will be able to continue to work in Europe when the fancy takes me (I do tour work with bands occasionally), or due to necessity, like in the past. Just remember that approx 2 to 2.5 million Brits work and live abroad in Europe.......and in the next two years, a lot of them are going to have to jump through bureaucratic hoops in order to continue with their lifestyle abroad, which pre-Brexit was completely unnecessary.
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