comment by Garner be a star (U13920)
posted 30 seconds ago
comment by Jim Lahey (U22183)
posted 6 seconds ago
comment by Garner be a star (U13920)
posted 2 minutes ago
how dare someone suggests boycotting businesses owned by white majority in a fight against racism

LOL at the faux outrage, probably the same people that were outraged by CK taking the knee

this group of people will be outraged by anything but the issue (RACISM).
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so you want black people to own the economy by boycotting the white majority businesses.....so you are supporting a fight for inequality equality

another Megan rapinoe in the making here
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WOW is all I can see if that is the conclusion you draw from my statement

people boycott business to effect changes not to takeover the business.
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so you put all white businesses out of business and replace them with black businesses

equality?

because I mean lets face it, ethnics aren't allowed in topman are they? the security guards of ASDA are beating ethnics? Tesco charges ethnics more than whites?

this was and should've been a protest against alleged injustice at the hands of the police, yet the left is now trying to make this about more than it is, typical lefty tactics

comment by Christopher (U20930)
posted 7 minutes ago
comment by Elvis: King of Cult (U7425)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Christopher (U20930)
posted 7 minutes ago
"Joshua's words are divisive."

So?
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So they will only cause more problems.
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How will the fact that you have gotten upset about a boxer telling people to boycott white businesses in order to try and force social change cause more problems for black people?
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Yeh, because I'm the only person that is going to read or hear his words.

And I'm not particularly upset at his words. I just think that they were ill-advised.

comment by Elvis: King of Cult (U7425)
posted 14 seconds ago
comment by Garner be a star (U13920)
posted 5 minutes ago
how dare someone suggests boycotting businesses owned by white majority in a fight against racism

LOL at the faux outrage, probably the same people that were outraged by CK taking the knee

this group of people will be outraged by anything but the issue (RACISM).
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No problem at all with CK taking the knee. It was horrendous how he was hounded out of the game. I am just not of the belief that encouraging more divide is going to solve anything. His words are only going to fuel the fire.
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I personally have consistently said uniting everyone is how you fight racism.
But when I see people more outraged by a comment like AJs than the actual issue I will call them out on it.

comment by Jim Lahey (U22183)
posted 3 minutes ago
topics like this are when you realize the ethnic backgrounds of many of the posters, its the same as the grooming gangs posts.

some people really stand out
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😅 wow

Can anyone draw up a list of white run businesses and Black run businesses so I can make an informed judgement where I can spend my money and what businesses I can boycott in future.

comment by Robb Sancho (U22311)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Jim Lahey (U22183)
posted 3 minutes ago
topics like this are when you realize the ethnic backgrounds of many of the posters, its the same as the grooming gangs posts.

some people really stand out
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😅 wow
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Tbf it is very clear what his ethnicity is

comment by Christopher (U20930)
posted 7 seconds ago
comment by Robb Sancho (U22311)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Jim Lahey (U22183)
posted 3 minutes ago
topics like this are when you realize the ethnic backgrounds of many of the posters, its the same as the grooming gangs posts.

some people really stand out
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😅 wow
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Tbf it is very clear what his ethnicity is
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Indeed

comment by Christopher (U20930)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Robb Sancho (U22311)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Jim Lahey (U22183)
posted 3 minutes ago
topics like this are when you realize the ethnic backgrounds of many of the posters, its the same as the grooming gangs posts.

some people really stand out
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😅 wow
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Tbf it is very clear what his ethnicity is
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Elvis, if AJ had said to invest in black businesses and didn't tell the crowd to avoid "their shops", you would have been ok with that?

comment by Christopher (U20930)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Robb Sancho (U22311)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Jim Lahey (U22183)
posted 3 minutes ago
topics like this are when you realize the ethnic backgrounds of many of the posters, its the same as the grooming gangs posts.

some people really stand out
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😅 wow
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Tbf it is very clear what his ethnicity is
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I love it when white people state the UK is not racist

Alot of closet racists on this thread too

comment by Joe The King Exotic (U10026)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Christopher (U20930)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Robb Sancho (U22311)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Jim Lahey (U22183)
posted 3 minutes ago
topics like this are when you realize the ethnic backgrounds of many of the posters, its the same as the grooming gangs posts.

some people really stand out
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😅 wow
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Tbf it is very clear what his ethnicity is
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likewise

comment by CanULeiva (U18359)


Alot of closet racists on this thread too
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What makes you say that?

comment by Jim Lahey (U22183)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Garner be a star (U13920)
posted 30 seconds ago
comment by Jim Lahey (U22183)
posted 6 seconds ago
comment by Garner be a star (U13920)
posted 2 minutes ago
how dare someone suggests boycotting businesses owned by white majority in a fight against racism

LOL at the faux outrage, probably the same people that were outraged by CK taking the knee

this group of people will be outraged by anything but the issue (RACISM).
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so you want black people to own the economy by boycotting the white majority businesses.....so you are supporting a fight for inequality equality

another Megan rapinoe in the making here
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WOW is all I can see if that is the conclusion you draw from my statement

people boycott business to effect changes not to takeover the business.
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so you put all white businesses out of business and replace them with black businesses

equality?

because I mean lets face it, ethnics aren't allowed in topman are they? the security guards of ASDA are beating ethnics? Tesco charges ethnics more than whites?

this was and should've been a protest against alleged injustice at the hands of the police, yet the left is now trying to make this about more than it is, typical lefty tactics
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stop using so...
and drawing false conclusion cause frankly you have demonstrated you are not clever enough

the logic behind boycotting anything is to effect change. Boycott businesses that are not taking racism seriously to effect change, some people boycott businesses that are not taking climate change seriously, and others boycott businesses that are not taking animal welfare seriously.

TBH AJ could have phrased it better

comment by Garner be a star (U13920)
posted 8 minutes ago
comment by Elvis: King of Cult (U7425)
posted 14 seconds ago
comment by Garner be a star (U13920)
posted 5 minutes ago
how dare someone suggests boycotting businesses owned by white majority in a fight against racism

LOL at the faux outrage, probably the same people that were outraged by CK taking the knee

this group of people will be outraged by anything but the issue (RACISM).
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No problem at all with CK taking the knee. It was horrendous how he was hounded out of the game. I am just not of the belief that encouraging more divide is going to solve anything. His words are only going to fuel the fire.
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I personally have consistently said uniting everyone is how you fight racism.
But when I see people more outraged by a comment like AJs than the actual issue I will call them out on it.
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What's the scores?

comment by Sat Nav (U18243)
posted 51 seconds ago
comment by CanULeiva (U18359)


Alot of closet racists on this thread too
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What makes you say that?
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People's comments and tones, not going to accuse anyone here but it's pretty clear from where I'm sitting

comment by N2 (U22280)
posted 5 minutes ago
Elvis, if AJ had said to invest in black businesses and didn't tell the crowd to avoid "their shops", you would have been ok with that?
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Yes.

I think it’s clear from a lot of reactions all over social media this past week is that racism isn’t just confined to calling black people the N word - it’s also when instead of trying to understand what black people are going through, (some) white people try to create false equivalences with banal straw man arguments.

comment by CanULeiva (U18359)
posted 54 seconds ago
comment by Sat Nav (U18243)
posted 51 seconds ago
comment by CanULeiva (U18359)


Alot of closet racists on this thread too
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What makes you say that?
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People's comments and tones, not going to accuse anyone here but it's pretty clear from where I'm sitting
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If you say that you believe someone is racist on here, you should call them out, and be clear in your reference of quotes. Turning a blind eye to racism isn’t an option.
I haven’t read all the posts on this thread, so I can’t say if I agree or disagree with your comment that there are “closet racists” on this thread.

the issue here in my mind, is I get that ethnics fight a losing battle in many institutions

but to pretend that all white people are born blessed is just stupid and infuriating....go take a drive round wythenshawe or other similar estates up and down the country.

white people may be the majority, but they're also the majority of people under th bread line, in prison etc

just because the affluent are predominantly white doesn't mean it guarantees you that life if you were born white.

but hey what do I know I am white so my opinion doesn't matter, let me just get back in my rolls and head out to my mansion

"just because the affluent are predominantly white doesn't mean it guarantees you that life if you were born white."

Nobody has claimed this. Obviously being white in Britain does not mean you won't have your struggles. It just means your race will not be one of those struggles

comment by Robb Sancho (U22311)
posted 7 minutes ago
I think it’s clear from a lot of reactions all over social media this past week is that racism isn’t just confined to calling black people the N word - it’s also when instead of trying to understand what black people are going through, (some) white people try to create false equivalences with banal straw man arguments.
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The sad thing I’ve noticed is how many white people have actually tried to make themselves the victim for having racial inequality pointed out to them.

Turning a blind eye to racism isn’t an option.



This has to be quote of the day.

People experience racism in different forms consistently on a daily basis

If you are not from a BAME background you simply wouldn't understand, you can try but unless you're a victim you just won't get it fully.

Turning a blind eye sometimes is the only way to deal with it imho

comment by Joe The King Exotic (U10026)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Robb Sancho (U22311)
posted 7 minutes ago
I think it’s clear from a lot of reactions all over social media this past week is that racism isn’t just confined to calling black people the N word - it’s also when instead of trying to understand what black people are going through, (some) white people try to create false equivalences with banal straw man arguments.
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The sad thing I’ve noticed is how many white people have actually tried to make themselves the victim for having racial inequality pointed out to them.
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Exhibit A:

but hey what do I know I am white so my opinion doesn't matter, let me just get back in my rolls and head out to my mansion

comment by Christopher (U20930)
posted 45 seconds ago
"just because the affluent are predominantly white doesn't mean it guarantees you that life if you were born white."

Nobody has claimed this. Obviously being white in Britain does not mean you won't have your struggles. It just means your race will not be one of those struggles
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