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Reform voters may not be racist but they are at least dangerously naive

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ChocolateMagnum · 29/09/2025 08:00

AIBU to accept that some Reform voters may not actually be racist, but to be pretty certain that, if they're not, they are at the very least dangerously naive?

I thought we all got taught at school about how fascism took over in 1939s Germany? And there's so much out there at the moment showing why we are at a dangerous turning point in history again.

Why is it that the so-called non-racist Reform voters not see that they are aligning themselves with a covertly racist and fascist-leaning party and that their support risks tipping the balance towards a fascist dictatorship in the UK?

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MissScarletInTheBallroom · 29/09/2025 21:19

JHound · 29/09/2025 21:15

When people argue that we should “engage with and hear Reform voters” I want them to read that comment thread and see why it’s a waste of
time.

It is an absolute waste of time.

Except for the fact that some lurkers may be reading this and see for themselves how stupid and lacking in humanity some of these people are.

Not all opinions are equal, and no, we don't have to respect the views of people who think that the Supreme Court was only able to rule on the meaning of biological sex thanks to Brexit, or who think it's perfectly OK to deport someone who has been a legal and law abiding resident of the UK for decades the moment they no longer meet some arbitrary criteria of usefulness.

JHound · 29/09/2025 21:19

GabrielsOboe · 29/09/2025 21:17

Commercial contracts? So, contract law. Ok, that’s broad, and could be a junior role, with respect.

I ask seeing as you sought to burnish your credentials, via your profession.

But was she wrong?

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 29/09/2025 21:21

Toastandbutterand · 29/09/2025 21:18

Again anyone.

Adopted 6 months old. Under thatcher given idl

Lived here my entire life.

Why should I leave?
Reform have categorically said I'd have to. I'm disabled.

What did I do?

No one is going to answer this.

Toastandbutterand · 29/09/2025 21:21

JHound · 29/09/2025 21:15

When people argue that we should “engage with and hear Reform voters” I want them to read that comment thread and see why it’s a waste of
time.

And I have spent all day engaging with reform voters precisely to see if it's worth it. It's not.

They make up one new thing constantly after another. It's like being in a nursery.

GabrielsOboe · 29/09/2025 21:21

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 29/09/2025 21:21

No one is going to answer this.

Why not?

JHound · 29/09/2025 21:22

GabrielsOboe · 29/09/2025 21:18

14% pre Labour
Another 20% post-Labour.

I will stick with my maths, thanks.

Yes so “their rise started under the Tories” is demonstrably true

Bumblebee72 · 29/09/2025 21:22

JHound · 29/09/2025 21:16

I’m not. Their rise started under the Tories and most of the collapse in the Tory vote has gone to Reform.

And now the collapse in labour support is also going to Reform. They are to be unstoppable.

GabrielsOboe · 29/09/2025 21:22

Toastandbutterand · 29/09/2025 21:21

And I have spent all day engaging with reform voters precisely to see if it's worth it. It's not.

They make up one new thing constantly after another. It's like being in a nursery.

OK.

Toastandbutterand · 29/09/2025 21:22

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 29/09/2025 21:21

No one is going to answer this.

Telling isn't it?

I have waited all day to be asked.

And now I've said. And not one of them can respond.

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 29/09/2025 21:22

GabrielsOboe · 29/09/2025 21:17

Commercial contracts? So, contract law. Ok, that’s broad, and could be a junior role, with respect.

I ask seeing as you sought to burnish your credentials, via your profession.

Well I'm 12 years PQE and some of the people I trained with are partners now, but my answer would have been the same on day one of law school and it would also be the same if I were a KC or indeed a Supreme Court judge because it's that basic.

BundleBoogie · 29/09/2025 21:22

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 29/09/2025 19:54

It's clear from @BundleBoogie's posts that s/he hasn't got the first fucking clue what indefinite leave to remain is.

That’s uncalled for. You keep impatiently asking the same question and after I cooked dinner I answered.

You ignored my question and now you’re getting nasty. I won’t be engaging further with you.

Teanbiscuits33 · 29/09/2025 21:23

PandoraSocks · 29/09/2025 20:00

Not salty at all. I am as ever in awe of clav's efforts. I am quite sure if there are any other swan-eating convictions to be found, she will dig them up.

What I want to know is why they are bringing to light very few isolated incidents of swan eating now? Every article about swans supposedly being eaten or stolen over the last week has dated back at least 10 years. Why aren’t people asking themselves why Farage has suddenly decided to highlight these very rare cases now?

Pretty obvious there is an agenda. It’s almost a carbon copy of Trump. ‘’They’re eating the dogs!’’. Nigel is a puppet with not an original thought in his narrow mind. The fact people can’t see it’s all connected is beyond my comprehension.

Marylou2 · 29/09/2025 21:23

HedwigEliza · 29/09/2025 08:27

You underestimate the majority’s feelings on this. MN is a left-leaning echo chamber and no reflection on society as a whole. 72% of the voting public in the UK wants immigration numbers lowered.

Do you remember MN pre-Brexit when everyone here was absolutely convinced it wouldn’t happen and anyone who offered a different opinion was abused and shamed into silence?

How did that work out? Shock and horror and ‘how could this happen?’ Because you insist on writing people off as naive fools instead of engaging with their concerns and listening.

Couldn't agree more. Will be interesting to see how a 50/50 AIBU poll split even on left leaning mumsnet translates in the wider population. People have had enough of illegal and low skilled immigration. Multiculturalism is a failed experiment.

JHound · 29/09/2025 21:23

Toastandbutterand · 29/09/2025 21:21

And I have spent all day engaging with reform voters precisely to see if it's worth it. It's not.

They make up one new thing constantly after another. It's like being in a nursery.

This is my experience. Impervious to data, confuse their feelings with facts and quick to reach for racism.

Like playing chess with a pigeon.

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 29/09/2025 21:24

Bumblebee72 · 29/09/2025 21:22

And now the collapse in labour support is also going to Reform. They are to be unstoppable.

So are you OK with the mothers of minor British children being deported then?

Looking forward to it?

GabrielsOboe · 29/09/2025 21:24

JHound · 29/09/2025 21:22

Yes so “their rise started under the Tories” is demonstrably true

Seeing as we are in the kindergarten.

The correlation with Labour’s declining popularity is demonstrably true.
14% over xx versus 20% over 15 months.

Be serious, please.

Toastandbutterand · 29/09/2025 21:24

GabrielsOboe · 29/09/2025 21:21

Why not?

Why don't you?

Please tell me why I'm not British.

Nestingbirds · 29/09/2025 21:24

I can’t help but see the irony in the poll above 49/51.

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 29/09/2025 21:25

Marylou2 · 29/09/2025 21:23

Couldn't agree more. Will be interesting to see how a 50/50 AIBU poll split even on left leaning mumsnet translates in the wider population. People have had enough of illegal and low skilled immigration. Multiculturalism is a failed experiment.

Even if you want to change the rules going forward, changing them retrospectively is downright evil.

JHound · 29/09/2025 21:25

Marylou2 · 29/09/2025 21:23

Couldn't agree more. Will be interesting to see how a 50/50 AIBU poll split even on left leaning mumsnet translates in the wider population. People have had enough of illegal and low skilled immigration. Multiculturalism is a failed experiment.

What does multiculturalism have to do with illegal immigration?
What is multi-culturalism and how has it failed?

GabrielsOboe · 29/09/2025 21:25

Toastandbutterand · 29/09/2025 21:24

Why don't you?

Please tell me why I'm not British.

What?

You told the PP that nobody would answer them - I asked why not? I cannot answer for you.

So, I ask you again - why won’t people answer the PP?

BundleBoogie · 29/09/2025 21:26

Toastandbutterand · 29/09/2025 19:55

If you think people who are legally allowed to be here should have their right to that removed, because of where they were born, then I'm afraid you are racist.

And there was me thinking you could converse on a normal level without resorting to ridiculous name calling. 🙄

My bad.

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 29/09/2025 21:26

GabrielsOboe · 29/09/2025 21:21

Why not?

Because if you vote Reform you're voting for her to be kicked out of the UK. She doesn't meet Nigel's criteria.

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 29/09/2025 21:28

BundleBoogie · 29/09/2025 21:26

And there was me thinking you could converse on a normal level without resorting to ridiculous name calling. 🙄

My bad.

That's not name calling. What other word is she supposed to use to get the point across?

Just because you don't like being called a racist doesn't mean you aren't one.

JHound · 29/09/2025 21:29

GabrielsOboe · 29/09/2025 21:24

Seeing as we are in the kindergarten.

The correlation with Labour’s declining popularity is demonstrably true.
14% over xx versus 20% over 15 months.

Be serious, please.

You said:

”the rise of Reform is in direct correlation to Labour and its policies”.

Given the “rise of Reform” commenced BEFORE Labour took office then no, what you said was not demonstrably true. I am assuming you don’t know what “rise” means.

Their rise has continued under Labour but started under the Tories.

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