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Current riots

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emilyelf · 04/08/2024 16:56

Sorry this is probably the millionth thread about this and apologies for posting on aibu but here are my questions about this riot and feel free to widen my horizon:

  1. Why has the tabloids suddenly taken a turn in their reporting? Didn't they encourage this situation from the start and in general creating division and hatred on a daily basis up until now?

  2. Why are they reporting these people as thugs and mobs now after publishing daily hatred to stir things up and that has prepared and encouraged them for what's happening today? Are the editors now scared that they will be held accountable if they continued stirring?

  3. Why are our politicians silent about this (apologies if they have condemned it, I don't use x/twitter) particularly the ones like Suella and Priti Patel and Nigel Farage who have actively worked hand in hand to create this situation again a bit like show. Create a scenario, rehearse with them, dress them up for their roles and put them on stage and suddenly back off once the lights come on and the show starts. Shouldn't the directors of this show which are of course the tabloid editors and our politicians be held accountable for this shit show?

There are plenty more things I want to add but cannot process it right now but I hope this thread creates a civilised discussion. I will probably dip in and out as I finish tending to my lo's needs, so please don't think Ive left the discussion. Btw, I am so ashamed of these people, so ashamed to call myself British.

This has nothing to do with the killings of the 3 innocent girls. This is mostly people we see out and about who are projecting their life failures living as rejects in our society that have been failed by austerity, poverty, addictions, generational trauma and lack of opportunities. As a non white British person, I believe these people weren't racist, they became racist by our leaders and media and they were used by them for their own agenda.

I fear for myself, my children and many others who are in the same situation scared to go out who are law abiding citizens. I can see the bigger picture and I know it's not going to work on what they have actively worked on to create division.

OP posts:
ilovesooty · 04/08/2024 17:33

"Two tier policing". Here we go again.

Priti Patel has made a statement condemning the riots.

Persiancouscous · 04/08/2024 17:27

www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cervv8rz8mzo.amp

What about Bolton? Keir keeps mentioning right wing thuggery, I wonder if he will talk about pockets of this happening like in Blackburn as well or will it continue to be two tier policing.

Police officers stand guard as a large group of angry-looking counter-protesters push against the police cordon on the day of a protest against illegal immigration

Clashes in Bolton between rival groups after protest - BBC News

Police introduce temporary orders in an effort to deal with violent unrest in Bolton.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cervv8rz8mzo.amp

ssd · 04/08/2024 17:05

You are right, it has nothing to do with the terrible events in Stockport.
Where were the rioters when a white ex army man slaughtered a mum and her 2 daughters recently with a cross bow?