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I'm so fucking angry. My poor neighbour daren't go to work because of the thugs.

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alrightluv · 05/08/2024 17:54

Just been talking to my neighbour. He and his family are Nigerian. They haven't been here that long. Both work. They have small dcs.
He's had to take today off work as he works in a town that's been targeted and he's scared to travel.

I'm in tears I'm so angry. Those bastards wouldn't know how to fucking spell work. Luckily I got inside before I broke down. Dh is also teary. They're the loveliest family. I'm genuinely scared for my African neighbours. There's a lot of families moved here from the south because of a housing shortage. All of them that I've met are decent lovely people. Wish I could say the same for a lot of people who are from here.

We're broken aren't we? What the fuck is to be done?

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TattiePants · 05/08/2024 21:29

AinmEile · 05/08/2024 21:24

Thank you, my DH thinks I am over protective but I think that these are not normal times. And my DS is not very street smart.

@AInightingale it's horrendous that you're having to think of such things and worry whether a 15yo will be safe doing normal things. I lived in Manchester for a long time and it always felt a diverse and safe city but like the pp, I'd be reluctant to let my kids be on their own if they're not white at the minute. I'm so angry that you and thousands of others are being made to feel like this.

alrightluv · 05/08/2024 21:29

@Skodacool the rioter bitten by the police dog crying in court 😂

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Bubblesandcakes · 05/08/2024 21:30

RaininSummer · 05/08/2024 19:48

Only we dont gave much prison space. All the inmates of Dartmoor have had to be dispersed across the system and we were already struggling with the government saying they would release prisoners early. They should stop all benefits for those caught taking part too and remove them from social housing lists if they are on them. Make them pay for their actions .

Yeah it makes me angry that I pay taxes for people like this. It doesn’t seem fair does it?

But the issue is if you cut off their benefits and effectively make them homeless it could lead to a rise in crime. And in the case where women are involved it may affect children as well.

It is scary that folk like this are raising children though. I think all parents found to be involved in this need to be looked into by social services but no doubt they lack the resources to do that unfortunately. Schools should come down firmly on any kids regurgitating their parents poison to other kids though especially if they’re POC.

kikisparks · 05/08/2024 21:30

Badgertime · 05/08/2024 19:29

It's scary. My kids are half Nigerian and are teenagers so go into town etc with friends.
I'm in a smallish town in SW and am hoping nothing happens here.

It has made me worried though.

They get enough racism as it is.

A couple of weeks ago my daughter (12) was told she'd be pretty if she was white!
She was crying all evening.

Omg your poor daughter that’s heartbreaking.

listsandbudgets · 05/08/2024 21:32

I've just seen a list of immigration and refugee advice centres they're planning to "protest" at across the UK..some kf them tomorrow.. these nasty thugs aren't giving up easily

Dymaxion · 05/08/2024 21:32

God don't get the people of Sunderland started on the subject of the airshow. Complaints every year whilst it was running and now there's hell on because it's been cancelled.

I promise I won't mention it again after this last comment, but it was a fantastic event, I have to admit I am not a crowds person generally, but it was really well organised and such a good atmosphere. One of my lasting memories though is following a very drunk man up the steep hill up from the front, at the Roker end, and being in absolute awe at his tenacious fight against the laws of gravity, there were moments when his nose was inches off the ground ! He met a couple of pals at the top and they bundled him onto a bus home, with instructions to the Driver as to which stop he needed Grin

Bubblesandcakes · 05/08/2024 21:33

AskingQuestionsAllTheTime · 05/08/2024 21:17

I think quite a lot are getting the train to a nice riot. Certainly the one here was slated to start at the railway station and march through the centre of town.

This is what worries me about getting the train now 😞 unfortunately I don’t drive. I don’t want to end up trapped on a train with drunk violent racists.

Does anyone know if anything is planned for Manchester on Wednesday?

SallyWD · 05/08/2024 21:33

Where I live (Leeds) I've kind of sensed white people being extra nice to black and Asian people over the last few days. It's like they want to reassure them they're not one of those nasty racist thugs. Lots of people of all colours out in Leeds. I hate the thought of people being too scared to go out. It's heartbreaking.

jennylamb1 · 05/08/2024 21:34

listsandbudgets · 05/08/2024 21:32

I've just seen a list of immigration and refugee advice centres they're planning to "protest" at across the UK..some kf them tomorrow.. these nasty thugs aren't giving up easily

Yes, there are plans for it down here, someone shared a recent post warning people to stay away from the area.

Ponkpinkpink15 · 05/08/2024 21:34

Armychefbethebest · 05/08/2024 20:14

Somebody threw paint all over the Muslim Graves today which i found absolutely disgusting, I live in a heavily populated Muslim area I am so worried about my teens going outside we are white British people of all colour are being affected in different ways.

@Armychefbethebest

thats unforgivable.

whatever your beliefs, whatever opinions you hold, disrespecting the dead is unforgivable

I hope they can clean it off ❤️‍🩹

TitInATrance · 05/08/2024 21:34

BeEasyonYourself · 05/08/2024 18:58

In Bristol we absolutely turned out to see them off. It was about 700 antifacist vs 200 facists. They just looked ridiculous and threw a few empty bottles and cans then ran away.

Same here in Plymouth.

AskingQuestionsAllTheTime · 05/08/2024 21:34

When it starts to rain next weekend the nasty slime will probably pack up their dollies and go home. Pity we aren't due to have thunderstorms all over the country for the next three days.

Teentaxidriver · 05/08/2024 21:35

NeedSomeAnswersPlease · 05/08/2024 19:35

I just feel awful. This isn't the country we knew and loved

The country you know and love is a figment of the British State’s imagination - British values are made up of superficial national symbols all designed to avoid racial/ ethnic conflict. The grim reality is that mass immigration is tipping us into a post-colonial society whereby multiculturalism dies and the population splits into ethnic groups, our pluralist society becomes a plural one, the political system will revolve around ethnic rivalries (see Muslim Vote at this election and Reform) and the shrinking ethnic majority react violently to events. The British state with its narrative of community relations and refusal to discuss interethnic conflict, is basically incapable of dealing with this situation because it would mean admitting that ethnic tensions exist, ethnic diversity can be problematic and outbursts of ethnic violence will become more common (see Balkan Roma riots or Hindus and Muslims fighting each two years ago).

SallyWD · 05/08/2024 21:36

jennylamb1 · 05/08/2024 21:26

I do wonder how solidarity can be shown, I thought about joining an anti-fascist counter-protest in my home town, however I'm concerned about violence as a mum, I don't want to put myself knowingly in danger. It's not right though and I feel the need to do something. I saw some awful racist language on a local Facebook page and reported each post- and good work, the group moderator removed the posts.

I joined a counter protest and it was very empowering. There were so many policeman that the thugs couldn't get anywhere near us. I think it's important we all stand up against this racism and show our support to all minorities. If we hide away at home they don't know we support them.

AinmEile · 05/08/2024 21:38

Teentaxidriver · 05/08/2024 21:35

The country you know and love is a figment of the British State’s imagination - British values are made up of superficial national symbols all designed to avoid racial/ ethnic conflict. The grim reality is that mass immigration is tipping us into a post-colonial society whereby multiculturalism dies and the population splits into ethnic groups, our pluralist society becomes a plural one, the political system will revolve around ethnic rivalries (see Muslim Vote at this election and Reform) and the shrinking ethnic majority react violently to events. The British state with its narrative of community relations and refusal to discuss interethnic conflict, is basically incapable of dealing with this situation because it would mean admitting that ethnic tensions exist, ethnic diversity can be problematic and outbursts of ethnic violence will become more common (see Balkan Roma riots or Hindus and Muslims fighting each two years ago).

Total made up rubbish to justify racism

Abhannmor · 05/08/2024 21:38

Farage warns of civil war. Threatens more like. It's almost as if someone or some group wants to violently overthrow the democratically elected government of the United Kingdom.

viques · 05/08/2024 21:39

I read a report about some of the thugs who were being brought to court, they weren’t so big and brave in front of the magistrates, they were snivelling and crying and coming out with all the usual excuses . I would like to see them all doing community service clearing up the places they have wrecked and really being made to put their backs into it, not mooching around picking up the off scrap of paper with their tabards inside out like they are allowed to get away with round here!

RationalityIsHard · 05/08/2024 21:40

Teentaxidriver · 05/08/2024 21:35

The country you know and love is a figment of the British State’s imagination - British values are made up of superficial national symbols all designed to avoid racial/ ethnic conflict. The grim reality is that mass immigration is tipping us into a post-colonial society whereby multiculturalism dies and the population splits into ethnic groups, our pluralist society becomes a plural one, the political system will revolve around ethnic rivalries (see Muslim Vote at this election and Reform) and the shrinking ethnic majority react violently to events. The British state with its narrative of community relations and refusal to discuss interethnic conflict, is basically incapable of dealing with this situation because it would mean admitting that ethnic tensions exist, ethnic diversity can be problematic and outbursts of ethnic violence will become more common (see Balkan Roma riots or Hindus and Muslims fighting each two years ago).

I don’t think this is unique to the British state - it’s happening all over Europe to a greater or lesser extent.

I think it’s far more to do with poverty and inequality though than a failure of multi-culturalism (which I think is very debatable). It’s much easier for everyone to get along when everyone is doing well, getting the same and not having to compete for scraps.

viques · 05/08/2024 21:41

Teentaxidriver · 05/08/2024 21:35

The country you know and love is a figment of the British State’s imagination - British values are made up of superficial national symbols all designed to avoid racial/ ethnic conflict. The grim reality is that mass immigration is tipping us into a post-colonial society whereby multiculturalism dies and the population splits into ethnic groups, our pluralist society becomes a plural one, the political system will revolve around ethnic rivalries (see Muslim Vote at this election and Reform) and the shrinking ethnic majority react violently to events. The British state with its narrative of community relations and refusal to discuss interethnic conflict, is basically incapable of dealing with this situation because it would mean admitting that ethnic tensions exist, ethnic diversity can be problematic and outbursts of ethnic violence will become more common (see Balkan Roma riots or Hindus and Muslims fighting each two years ago).

Are you writing pamphlets for Tommy and his chums? You need to use shorter words or they won’t understand,

alrightluv · 05/08/2024 21:41

@Abhannmor he and his followers would love that.

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deeplybaffled · 05/08/2024 21:41

listsandbudgets · 05/08/2024 21:32

I've just seen a list of immigration and refugee advice centres they're planning to "protest" at across the UK..some kf them tomorrow.. these nasty thugs aren't giving up easily

There was supposed to be one in Liverpool today. I work a few streets away, and as far as I know, nothing happened. Hopefully the scum are running out of steam.

DungareesAndTrombones · 05/08/2024 21:42

My lovely work colleague was too scared to leave her house on Sunday and told me that this has made her feel like she doesn't belong here, even though she was born here. It is absolutely sickening what these racist, ignorant people are doing, supposedly in the name of "are" country.

I just unfriended a family member who posted a pic of a lion and a kid with the text "time to wake the sleeping lion to save our kids." Fucks sakes.

Mummabear90hair · 05/08/2024 21:45

I live in a decent mc area in the south east and I got water thrown at me at the bus stop today. Didn’t manage to get the full number plate or non blurry images so not sure if even worth reporting.

I haven’t experienced anything like this since a teenager (when I lived in a very ukip/reform area).

SmellyNelliey · 05/08/2024 21:46

It's awful,we live in a "white" village and are the only family of colour!! My children no longer have a school to attended due to the racism they have had to deal with in both village schools!

ToRecordOnlyWater · 05/08/2024 21:46

Seeing people on my Facebook I went to school with posting AI racist nonsense and sharing statuses about ‘takin are country back!!!’ is just making me so angry. My hometown’s local Facebook chat group is literally just posts sharing where the riots are so people can go, and spreading racist bullshit and the posts stay because they all share the same disgusting beliefs. Makes me glad I got the hell out of there to a multicultural city where people aren’t so stupid and awful.

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