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Brilliant article about the rape gangs in the UK

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Petrine · 08/01/2025 10:07

I’ve put this on AIBU as it appears to be most read. A brilliant article about the rape gangs and the ensuing cover up.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/01/07/elon-musk-has-ripped-cloak-of-deceit-off-britain-scandal/

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whereaw · 08/01/2025 21:36

At least we have a new definition of racism now @Usernamenope
"but obviously if you are not equally arguing that the huge number of drunken white men who beat up their partners when their football team loses or the abuse of kids by peadophile priests needs to be urgently tackled, then yeah you are just racist"

Papyrophile · 08/01/2025 21:37

There is not a serious left-leaning mainstream newspaper in Britain, but you will know as well as I do that there never has been one in my lifetime (and we of similar vintages). The Morning Star (does it still exist? In print?) never sold more than 5K copies a day, and I am being generous. The Grauniad came closest and frankly it is usually so dull that I can't think why anyone would buy it, except on a Saturday for its excellent food pages.

ChristmasKelpie · 08/01/2025 21:37

HappyPanda613 · 08/01/2025 19:35

Well no actually, because it simply isn’t possible to be racist against white people, so the sentencing should be different to reflect that.

This is exactly what I mean by it being impossible to police without fear or favour in a pluralistic society. Racism against minorities is much more hurtful than perceived prejudice against the dominant culture. You can’t police both crimes in exactly the same way.

God if that wasn't so sick it would make me laugh.

JRSKSSBH · 08/01/2025 21:38

Feelingathomenow · 08/01/2025 21:02

Unfortunately it will. When people like Starmer start using it to tar people who simply disagree with his politics it dilutes its meaning. You’re correct though it should not lose its power and people who use it so freely and so inappropriately are downplaying the historical atrocities carried out by the actual far right.

so true. Well said.

BIossomtoes · 08/01/2025 21:39

BananaAppleOrange · 08/01/2025 21:33

A left wing news paper is one that fails to hold government to account? That is a new definition on me

Try reading what was written, not what you think was written. It will make sense.

JRSKSSBH · 08/01/2025 21:42

ChristmasKelpie · 08/01/2025 21:37

God if that wasn't so sick it would make me laugh.

Her ideas about justice blew my mind. A recipe for race warfare surely, if the state started administering justice for different races set to different criminal standards and using different sentencing tariffs according to the colour of your skin. Utterly chilling. Race baiting. Problem is that it makes people start to think successful multiculturalism isn’t possible so why bother.

whereaw · 08/01/2025 21:43

@Papyrophile I suppose a truly left wing paper won't exist because they would expect someone else to write it for themGrin

HappyPanda613 · 08/01/2025 21:44

JRSKSSBH · 08/01/2025 21:42

Her ideas about justice blew my mind. A recipe for race warfare surely, if the state started administering justice for different races set to different criminal standards and using different sentencing tariffs according to the colour of your skin. Utterly chilling. Race baiting. Problem is that it makes people start to think successful multiculturalism isn’t possible so why bother.

You sound an awful lot like Enoch Powell with that language.

I’m still reading this thread by the way, against my better judgement alas.

Ereshkigalangcleg · 08/01/2025 21:45

It's right to be horrified by the abuse of women and girls, but obviously if you are not equally arguing that the huge number of drunken white men who beat up their partners when their football team loses or the abuse of kids by peadophile priests needs to be urgently tackled, then yeah you are just racist.

Who says they aren't arguing that? It's not relevant to this specific criminal phenomenon.

PaterPower · 08/01/2025 21:47

The Mirror still exists, doesn’t it?

Whether anyone would call that a “quality” left of centre paper is, admittedly, doubtful but then again, how many would use that word in association with the Mail, Express or Sun?

blackandwhitefur · 08/01/2025 21:54

The issue isn't about who hates or loves Musk. It's about young girls who were raped.

PeppyGreenFinch · 08/01/2025 22:02

JRSKSSBH · 08/01/2025 21:34

Same to you. Advocating for rapists and child sex abusers.

What a desperate lie. This is your true face.

namechangeGOT · 08/01/2025 22:03

And here we go again. Silly people trying to point score by arguing about which newspapers are left or right wing. Pathetic fuckers. Spectacularly missing the point, again ignoring the people who are important ie the victims and then wondering why they have absolutely no clue about the absolute horror that was and is happening. You've got no idea and you make me sick.

BIossomtoes · 08/01/2025 22:03

whereaw · 08/01/2025 21:43

@Papyrophile I suppose a truly left wing paper won't exist because they would expect someone else to write it for themGrin

Ffs, is this really necessary?

foodforclouds · 08/01/2025 22:05

Hoppinggreen · 08/01/2025 11:40

Elon Musk can fuck right off frankly
If I want to read about this I will find a credible source thank you very much.
Why has MN become such a popular place for Musk fans at the moment?

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They’re spreading propaganda. My guess is they’re on someone’s payroll

KTheGrey · 08/01/2025 22:07

foodforclouds · 08/01/2025 22:05

They’re spreading propaganda. My guess is they’re on someone’s payroll

Sounds like a conspiracy theory if ever I heard one.

Ereshkigalangcleg · 08/01/2025 22:07

blackandwhitefur · 08/01/2025 21:54

The issue isn't about who hates or loves Musk. It's about young girls who were raped.

This.

foodforclouds · 08/01/2025 22:08

PaterPower · 08/01/2025 21:47

The Mirror still exists, doesn’t it?

Whether anyone would call that a “quality” left of centre paper is, admittedly, doubtful but then again, how many would use that word in association with the Mail, Express or Sun?

Have you seen a documentary called Breaking the Mirror?

PaterPower · 08/01/2025 22:09

foodforclouds · 08/01/2025 22:08

Have you seen a documentary called Breaking the Mirror?

No, but I’ll see if I can find it if it’s worth a watch?

Bernardscheesyhat · 08/01/2025 22:12

FOJN · 08/01/2025 21:06

I'd hope so too which is why I'd like Starmer to stop using it to smear and silence political opponents.

If only he did have the power to silence some of these insidious voices trying to unsettle our whole community.

BananaAppleOrange · 08/01/2025 22:12

blackandwhitefur · 08/01/2025 21:54

The issue isn't about who hates or loves Musk. It's about young girls who were raped.

People are focusing on Musk to distract from the horrendous crimes committed against thousands of young girls.

HappyPanda613 · 08/01/2025 22:14

foodforclouds · 08/01/2025 22:05

They’re spreading propaganda. My guess is they’re on someone’s payroll

Whatever it is, it appears to be paying off. It’s fooling the working class, and about half of mumsnet too by the looks of it.

foodforclouds · 08/01/2025 22:14

DuncinToffee · 08/01/2025 11:49

Ah, the article that mentions the work Starmer did as DPP doesn’t get nearly as many applauds or comments, does it?

BananaAppleOrange · 08/01/2025 22:15

Bernardscheesyhat · 08/01/2025 22:12

If only he did have the power to silence some of these insidious voices trying to unsettle our whole community.

By locking up every who disagrees with him you mean?

Bernardscheesyhat · 08/01/2025 22:16

BananaAppleOrange · 08/01/2025 22:15

By locking up every who disagrees with him you mean?

Have you been locked up then?

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