June 2, 20205 yr What I am really SO proud of is the bravery of black presenters and broadcasters on national mediums being so open and vulnerable about the struggles of being a black person in this world and the horror that George Floyd's death has brought. It's a transparent and relatable look at the unseen side of figures in popular culture. Clara Amfo had a fabulous speech earlier on her radio show (which is going viral on Twitter) which I think describes things perfectly. People are so quick to adopt black mannerisms, enjoy black culture and talent and even profit off of black people, but when it comes to the flesh and bones and creativity behind it? The person who gave you that joy? They're not interested. It still absolutely befuddles me to this day how white people in particular can be such fetishists of black culture but be so openly racist without even a HINT of irony. The world is so f***ing sick of it and I'm so glad.
June 2, 20205 yr I used to think she wasn't as extreme as she said (I kind of liked her as a joke when she was known for the whole kids name stuff, as snobby as that was it was funny) but that YouTube prank shocked me, disgusting. She's been beyond the pale for a lot longer. I mean it was like over 3 years before the YouTube prank that she called for a Final Solution (her capitalisation) against Muslims. That statement, as well as similar around that time, was too much for even the Sun, Daily Mail and LBC and she hasn't appeared in mainstream media since. They were all fine to hire her for years after calling migrants cockroaches, indulging white genocide conspiracies etc. though. Edited June 2, 20205 yr by Harve
June 2, 20205 yr I understand but the acknowledgement that she exists fuels her relevancy (or whatever remains of it) even further. Indeed, I'd rather we avoided any giving air to any opinions from that parasite now. She's gone from simple trolling to out and out hate speech.
June 2, 20205 yr What I am really SO proud of is the bravery of black presenters and broadcasters on national mediums being so open and vulnerable about the struggles of being a black person in this world and the horror that George Floyd's death has brought. It's a transparent and relatable look at the unseen side of figures in popular culture. Clara Amfo had a fabulous speech earlier on her radio show (which is going viral on Twitter) which I think describes things perfectly. People are so quick to adopt black mannerisms, enjoy black culture and talent and even profit off of black people, but when it comes to the flesh and bones and creativity behind it? The person who gave you that joy? They're not interested. It still absolutely befuddles me to this day how white people in particular can be such fetishists of black culture but be so openly racist without even a HINT of irony. The world is so f***ing sick of it and I'm so glad. I listened to that speech earlier too and it really stuck with me. It highlights something that people won't even realise they're doing and isn't meant to be ill-intended. It's so important for these voices to be heard because it really shows the reality of the situation. It's easy to be emotionally-numb to new reports or to think this isn't a problem in this country etc. but to hear the emotions and experiences of these black voices shows that it's happening to the people you know or are familiar with.
June 2, 20205 yr I listened to that speech earlier too and it really stuck with me. It highlights something that people won't even realise they're doing and isn't meant to be ill-intended. It's so important for these voices to be heard because it really shows the reality of the situation. It's easy to be emotionally-numb to new reports or to think this isn't a problem in this country etc. but to hear the emotions and experiences of these black voices shows that it's happening to the people you know or are familiar with. We really need unconscious racism and bias to be added to the curriculum urgently. So many people just won't acknowledge it as they're scared of the word racism. She's been beyond the pale for a lot longer. I mean it was like over 3 years before the YouTube prank that she called for a Final Solution (her capitalisation) against Muslims. That statement, as well as similar around that time, was too much for even the Sun, Daily Mail and LBC and she hasn't appeared in mainstream media since. They were all fine to hire her for years after calling migrants cockroaches, indulging white genocide conspiracies etc. though. I know, I actually mentioned that horrific tweet she put out but the explicitness of what she was saying (I don't even wanna repeat it here) was absolutely shocking for anyone to say, even for her.
June 2, 20205 yr Terrence Floyd, George Floyd's brother: "Let’s do this another way. Let's stop thinking our voice don’t matter and vote. Not just for the president...educate yourself and know who you’re voting for. And that’s how we're going to hit 'em." If you want change, vote for it, cos Trump will need to be dragged screaming and kicking out of the White House and the military need a constitutional reason to ignore him when he tries to take over. George Takei "Trump is holding a knee on the neck of American Democracy, and the GOP is the three cops just watching it happen while protecting him." Brian Schatz "I think we may have to account for the distinct possibility that the people who sounded the most apocalyptic about Trump were not being hysterical - they were right." Daniel Smith, Jr "hey Donald Trump, a quick civics lesson! Insurrection Act of 1807 is ONLY used if STATE leaders ASK for it. If YOU send military on your own “judgement”, without a Governor’s ask, you have broken the law and then become what we all suspected, a Supreme Leader/Dictator."
June 2, 20205 yr My friend in Washington DC who is a republican incidentally hasn't taken to well to the rioting I argued pro protesters obv: "Let's not forget we had a black president for 8 years so no excuse that politics doesnt work or that certain people can never be represented in the Oval Office. What other major western style democracy had a minority as a leader other than the US and ironically now Ireland." "What law needs to change? Cop was arrested and charged with murder. Cant stop all bad actors just need to bring justice to them which they are doing. The daughter of the mayor of NYC was arrested for rioting. The son of the MN attorney general who is prosecuting the cop openly supporting ANTIFA. That wont help change."
June 2, 20205 yr If you’re not someone who openly supports ANTIFA then I don’t trust you. Youre either against fascists or you are one.
June 2, 20205 yr According to Ch. 4 News, Trump's "absolutely raging" today and is about to send US troops in, invoking an ancient act from 1807 that hasn't been used since, the Act Of Insurrection. Sec. Of Defence and Chief Of The Joint Staffs seen entering the White House for a meeting with the President and VP as they're not entirely happy with using the military yet. In my opinion it's time now. Let troops sort this out. When pharmacies are looted and robbed and locals can't get their medicines then he needs to act.
June 2, 20205 yr According to Ch. 4 News, Trump's "absolutely raging" today and is about to send US troops in, invoking an ancient act from 1807 that hasn't been used since, the Act Of Insurrection. Sec. Of Defence and Chief Of The Joint Staffs seen entering the White House for a meeting with the President and VP as they're not entirely happy with using the military yet. In my opinion it's time now. Let troops sort this out. When pharmacies are looted and robbed and locals can't get their medicines then he needs to act. hunny locals couldn't get their $500 medicines before this bc they were uninsured. they won't get it by turning full authoritarian LMAO. pluck the worms out of your brain
June 2, 20205 yr According to Ch. 4 News, Trump's "absolutely raging" today and is about to send US troops in, invoking an ancient act from 1807 that hasn't been used since, the Act Of Insurrection. Sec. Of Defence and Chief Of The Joint Staffs seen entering the White House for a meeting with the President and VP as they're not entirely happy with using the military yet. In my opinion it's time now. Let troops sort this out. When pharmacies are looted and robbed and locals can't get their medicines then he needs to act. The looting and destroying of private propery is plain wrong, but as happens time and time again, the majority of the people now doing the looting are just taking advantage of the situation. They are not the people advocating for change etc. they are people just taking advantage of the situation and the likelihood they will never be prosecuted. It's got to stop, I agree. Other powerful voices agree too, but that's not to say that the protest doesn't stop there. The next problem is Trump. Bringing the army or the military in isn't going to make things better, it's going to escalate things. It is pure madness. Bringing the army in just means more innocent people get caught up in the madness. Some of the videos of people silenty protesting and then being attacked is complete out of order. And guess what, yet again it stems from American culture and the whole 2nd amendment. When you're taught to act like everyone has a gun, then surely that there is telling you what the problem is. You get police problems everywhere but they can avoid scrutiny in America. There have been some really powerful posts, speeches and stories shared that have touched the nation. For me it's a real eye opener and one very small step towards a better future. But there is more work to be done.
June 2, 20205 yr imagine essentially arguing for martial law bc you see photos from the f***ing daily mail or wherever of someone robbing a cvs in a city you've never been to and saying that the 95% of peaceful protesters deserve to have the weight of the US military unleashed upon them bc they were angry a black man was unjustly killed. the f***ing gall
June 2, 20205 yr I used to think she wasn't as extreme as she said (I kind of liked her as a joke when she was known for the whole kids name stuff, as snobby as that was it was funny) but that YouTube prank shocked me, disgusting. She used to VERY OCCASIONALLY make a smidgeon of a point but she uses such hateful language and has gone full fash. When was this, and with what?
June 2, 20205 yr According to Ch. 4 News, Trump's "absolutely raging" today and is about to send US troops in, invoking an ancient act from 1807 that hasn't been used since, the Act Of Insurrection. Sec. Of Defence and Chief Of The Joint Staffs seen entering the White House for a meeting with the President and VP as they're not entirely happy with using the military yet. In my opinion it's time now. Let troops sort this out. When pharmacies are looted and robbed and locals can't get their medicines then he needs to act. Are you okay? More violence? There will be DEATHS if military gets involved. White supremacists are already trying to wreak havoc with their accelerationism ideas. This will do so much more irreparable damage. Think maybe instead of just looking down at the protesters from your white ass privileged high f***ing horse like they are a nuisance.
June 2, 20205 yr Omg it's just clicked with me! Someone has just posted something on facebook: I suddenly realised my white privilege and how I was wrong to have said what I did about the violent protesting! I understand that I can never understand but I stand with them. It's actually really upset me and I apologise for my previous views, I've learnt more again.
June 2, 20205 yr Don’t apologise, a massive point of so many of the posts and protests is for people to educate themselves on the issue and try to see from the other side. No one is going to say all the right things all time Thank you for sharing that post as well! Edited June 2, 20205 yr by LMLou
June 2, 20205 yr https://www.facebook.com/NowThisPolitics/vi...c5NTc1NjE1MjMw/ The best video I've seen today.
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