A Political Thread pt. 2

[ncurd]

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Isn't the point of the joke there that it isn't acceptable? Most people (apart from some idiots) got it.

 

[McTallshort]

Isn't the point of the joke there that it isn't acceptable? Most people (apart from some idiots) got it.

You've completely missed the point I was making.

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

Tell you what, I haven't found the news this entertaining since the truss government.

I completely forgot how bunker the beginning of his first term was but he's matching it.

 

[Kiwiwomble]

Then you had the likes of Disney turning the Star wars franchise into a pile of politically correct codswallop ......

can i get some examples? i really hope its more than just the had the nerve to make a female jedi...you understand in the originals the good guys are the rag tag bunch of people for all kinds of races/sexes/planets/backgrounds...fighting against the authoritarian regime that want everyone to look the same....right?...the bad guys are the ones whispering in people ears about how they should be afraid of "others"...and using that fear to gain control...

 

[Ragey Erasmus]

 

[AlRums]

https://us.cnn.com/2025/01/23/politics/birthright-citizenship-lawsuit-hearing-seattle/index.html

Didn't take long for trump to register his first loss in court.

 

[AlRums]

US doesn't need Canadian energy or cars, says Trump

Speaking to business leaders in Davos, Trump also repeated his jibe that Canada could become a US state and would avoid tariffs if it did.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Which Tyler]

Kemi Badenoch criticises labour for... agreeing with Kemi Badenoch

Kemi Badenoch co-wrote report saying Prevent scheme could ‘alienate communities’

Tory leader backed 2015 inquiry but has now criticised Labour for having same concerns about counter-terror strategy

www.theguardian.com

 

[ncurd]

Interesting figures and why when people go off about not integrating its important whilst some may have valid viewpoints it's important to challenge why they hold those viewpoints.

Because this is unconscious bias/racism and we shouldn't ignore it exists. I'll admit to 24-48 hours ago I had held the wrong impression because I'd not read the facts of the case.

YouGov (@yougov.co.uk)

21-24% of Britons falsely believe that Axel Rudakubana is a Muslim, an immigrant to the UK, and was motivated by religious terrorism – and this figure has grown since the summer https://yougov.co.uk/politics/articles/51471-who-do-britons-hold-responsible-for-the-southport-attack

bsky.app

 

[Which Tyler]

Interesting figures and why when people go off about not integrating its important whilst some may have valid viewpoints it's important to challenge why they hold those viewpoints.

Because this is unconscious bias/racism and we shouldn't ignore it exists. I'll admit to 24-48 hours ago I had held the wrong impression because I'd not read the facts of the case.

YouGov (@yougov.co.uk)

21-24% of Britons falsely believe that Axel Rudakubana is a Muslim, an immigrant to the UK, and was motivated by religious terrorism – and this figure has grown since the summer https://yougov.co.uk/politics/articles/51471-who-do-britons-hold-responsible-for-the-southport-attack

bsky.app

I've seen (another dicsussion group) some people who did acknowledge a lot of that as the facts came out at the time - but had forgotten already, and back to thinking he was a muslim immigrant with religious motivation.
They were absolutely adamant that it was news to them, and they were sceptical - utterly shocked to have their own words quoted and linked back to them.

 

[Saintjay]

The Casey report of 2016 gives a good overview of integration in the UK. Particularly issues with female immigrants from some countries more likely to suffer DV, less likely to drive, speak english etc due to social structures.

Casey review raises alarm over social integration in the UK

Study attacks attempts by governments to boost ethnic integration as ‘saris, samosas and steel drums for the well-intentioned’

www.theguardian.com

 

[ncurd]

I've seen (another dicsussion group) some people who did acknowledge a lot of that as the facts came out at the time - but had forgotten already, and back to thinking he was a muslim immigrant with religious motivation.
They were absolutely adamant that it was news to them, and they were sceptical - utterly shocked to have their own words quoted and linked back to them.

Madela effects are really interesting. The only information I remember coming out was the fact he was not at immigrant. But I also wasn't paying too much attention by that point the riots created out of misinformation (speculation if feeling gererous) were far more pressing.

But yeah the fact people feel back on their inbuilt prejudices is really telling.

The Casey report of 2016 gives a good overview of integration in the UK. Particularly issues with female immigrants from some countries more likely to suffer DV, less likely to drive, speak english etc due to social structures.

Casey review raises alarm over social integration in the UK

Study attacks attempts by governments to boost ethnic integration as ‘saris, samosas and steel drums for the well-intentioned’

www.theguardian.com

I was going to say this hardly news but its 2016 report so essentially news. You watch just about film/TV show about south asian immigrants and this side is always shown. The issue as I see it is what are 3rd or 4th generation immigrants doing?

 

[Saintjay]

Madela effects are really interesting. The only information I remember coming out was the fact he was not at immigrant. But I also wasn't paying too much attention by that point the riots created out of misinformation (speculation if feeling gererous) were far more pressing.

But yeah the fact people feel back on their inbuilt prejudices is really telling.

I was going to say this hardly news but its 2016 report so essentially news. You watch just about film/TV show about south asian immigrants and this side is always shown. The issue as I see it is what are 3rd or 4th generation immigrants doing?

Yeah it fits with the topic and pretty unbiased, and broad as reports go. It raises a point where 2nd \ 3rd generation are marrying wives from mainly Pakistan creating a cycle of first generation immigrants mainly women. Which i found interesting. No idea how much if anything has changed since the report.

 

[Which Tyler]

It's the purity of the doublethink
Person A] "Please be nice to people"
Person B] "What a nasty person you must be"

 

[ncurd]

Yeah it fits with the topic and pretty unbiased, and broad as reports go. It raises a point where 2nd \ 3rd generation are marrying wives from mainly Pakistan creating a cycle of first generation immigrants mainly women. Which i found interesting. No idea how much if anything has changed since the report.

One of the factor into the grooming gangs that one the mainstream journalists who broke the story originally (really interesting Newsagents episode) that one of the factors in those South Asian gangs (worth remembering they are a statistical outlier in terms grooming gangs overall, white men are still the bigger problem) that one of the reasons is because of the arranged marriage syndrome is they were find non South Asian girls more accessible and therefore vulnerable. Plus the mentality of being locked in waiting for a wife so not able to foster healthier relationships.

 

[AlRums]

North Carolina Supreme Court Candidate Wants Military Absentee Votes Tossed. Years Earlier, That’s How He Voted.

Republican Jefferson Griffin is trying to overturn his election loss by asking the North Carolina Supreme Court to toss 5,500 military and overseas absentee ballots. He used the same method to vote in 2019 and 2020.

www.propublica.org

Great example of republican hypocrisy.

 

[AlRums]

 

[AlRums]

Congressman pushes amendment to allow Trump a 3rd term — but not Obama, Clinton or Bush

A congressman is pushing for a law change that would allow President Trump to run for a third term — but would prevent other living presidents from returning to the White House.

nypost.com

We knew this was coming

 

[ncurd]

Congressman pushes amendment to allow Trump a 3rd term — but not Obama, Clinton or Bush

A congressman is pushing for a law change that would allow President Trump to run for a third term — but would prevent other living presidents from returning to the White House.

nypost.com

We knew this was coming

Will never get ratified 2 thirds of house, senate and states have to agree. That's way too much he won't even get it past the house.

 

[ncurd]

Will never get ratified 2 thirds of house, senate and states have to agree. That's way too much he won't even get it past the house.

Plus as it laughably excludes Obama they'll never get any democrats on board.

The reality is whilst Trump lives they'll never chance their arm at this.