to think that if this isn't racism, then what the hell is?

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According to the comments I've seen from Tommy Robinson's supporters, this isn't racism - he's just doing his best to protect white children and raise awareness! The article mentions he still hasn't deleted the video, despite the threats and abuse the family are facing. What will it actually take for his blind followers to wake up and smell the coffee?

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/20/family-in-fear-after-tommy-robinson-shares-video-of-black-man-with-white-granddaughters?

Of course it’s racism, and they don’t care.

It's 100% racism but that seems to be ok now. It's blatant and it's everywhere. And it's terrifying

Of course it’s racism. They know it’s racism. They don’t care that they’re racist. They just don’t like other people calling them racist.

Of course it’s racism.

Racists love to espouse their racist views but deny being what they blatantly are.

If you’re going to be a bigot at least own it.

This is actually one of the things I don't understand about these people (my neighbour is one of them) You're racist, you know you're racist, own it FFS. Because if you won't then you know you're wrong so....

33% of respondents think you're unreasonable... How?? Why??? Of course it is racism, what the hell else could it be??

They like to feel “oppressed”. Then having to deny being racist makes them a victim… 🙄

Disgusting. Expect more of this

It's really worrying. My family have always had the odd comment from passing strangers ("go back to your own country", etc etc) but it feels like racism has become so normalised and mainstream now.

I know, I feel like if you think it's not racism then at least explain why!

It’s absolutely racist., of course it is. I find it enraging that tiny minded racists have endangered this poor man and caused him so much hassle. I can’t even fathom how much hate must be in your mind to see that video and decide to post such total nonsense about it.

I was astonished at that article. It is so self evidently unreasonable. There’s no reason it should have been left up.

I’m struggling to find the words to be honest. It’s irrational and pointless.

Of course it is racist

They talk as if every non-white male is a threat to the country. I despair.

22% disagree with you but none of them has explained why.

I can’t see how this is anything but egregious and racist. However, I’m happy to be corrected if one of the 22% wishes to elaborate. 🤷‍♀️

Well we don't need to look very far to find posters who "are not racist but...." They are on multiple threads spouting similar rubbish. Maybe they could come and explain how this isn't racist (but...?)....

You'd have to work extreeeeeemely hard to show this isn't flat out racism.

Because it is.

Racists won’t admit to being racist on a thread like this because they’re ignorant cowards.

don't start a thread linking to something behind a pay wall!

It's just plain old blatant racism.

Not only that but it's also provoking racial hatred so I hope the police will actually take some action.

I feel awful for the victims, it sounds like they've really been put through the wringer.

I fucking hate Tommy Robinson and his ilk.

It isn’t. The Guardian doesn’t have a paywall.

You'd have to work extreeeeeemely hard to show this isn't flat out racism

You really don't. You don't have to provide any evidence of anything you say. Ignore anyone who wants actual evidence. Fling a few well-worn phrases like "two-tier" around, comment that you aren't a racist you are just saving women and girls, mention "young men of army age", throw in a few "small boats", mix well and repeat over and over. If that fails, try swearing and personal abuse.

Apparently the tweet is down now, but the damage is done.

@Corfumanchu The Guardian has no paywall!

yep, basically. Sad but not surprising.

Another thread on this subject and within a dozen posts there they came - apparently it's sad that innocent people get caught up in the crossfire because people are twitchy about [and I am repeating what was said, not what I believe] illegal immigrants hanging around playgrounds.

Why would they bother pretending they aren't racist? At least just own it. Absolute bellends.