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Could Zack Polanski be any more of an obnoxious twat?

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HeadDeskHeadDesk · 23/04/2026 19:11

Just seen him saying this:

'I am concerned about the rise in antisemitism and we know Jewish communities are saying they feel unsafe. There is a conversation to be had over whether it's a perception that they feel unsafe or whether they are actually unsafe.'

WTAF? Can you imagine if a politician said that to Muslims after a series of absolutely awful targeted attacks where people have died?

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Desperatelyseekinglazysusan · 29/04/2026 10:23

When people eulogise about ' Nordic countries' they point out the high taxes and great services but fail to point out that everyone pays high taxes- rich and poor. Minimal, restricted unemployment benefit, subsidised childcare but nothing for non working parents etc, insurance based healthcare etc.
I'm convinced the Greens know this. They spend a lot of time talking about the 1%, a little quiet about the 10%, a large proportion of whom are their London based home owning supporters.

Desperatelyseekinglazysusan · 29/04/2026 10:25

MaturingCheeseball · 28/04/2026 16:31

I saw a thing of some (older) women with placards saying “Jews go home!”. When questioned, they said they should go back where they came from And where’s that, they were asked. “Germany or Hungary” 🤔

There is a growing narrative that Jews, especially Ashkenazi Jews are European, so have no ancestral right to live in Israel.

Flossette · 29/04/2026 10:45

I have a friend in Sweden. The healthcare is EXCELLENT. You have to pay for prescriptions up to an annual comp and you have to pay a base fee to see a doctor - cash desk at the entrance to A&E but their time wasters and missed appointments must be minuscule. Can we have this system here please? No because those on low wages have been conditioned to think they deserve to pay little to no tax, and the bleeding heart liberals think our health service is the envy of the world, despite dire cancer stats and people dying in A&E corridors.

HeadDeskHeadDesk · 29/04/2026 13:06

Breaking news that two Jewish men have been seriously injured after a stabbing in Golders Green this morning. Suspect has been tasered by police. No idea of the full details yet, but I'd bet my house on it that this is an anti-semitic attack, probably carried out by a Muslim, or at least by someone who thinks they are doing it in solidarity with Palestinians.

Perhaps Zach might like to do a quick hospital visit with some grapes and a helium balloon saying GET WELL SOON, and see if they are up for having that conversation he thinks needs having. The one where he tells them that Jews are not unsafe, they just perceive themselves to be.

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TheUniqueHedgehog · 29/04/2026 13:07

HeadDeskHeadDesk · 29/04/2026 13:06

Breaking news that two Jewish men have been seriously injured after a stabbing in Golders Green this morning. Suspect has been tasered by police. No idea of the full details yet, but I'd bet my house on it that this is an anti-semitic attack, probably carried out by a Muslim, or at least by someone who thinks they are doing it in solidarity with Palestinians.

Perhaps Zach might like to do a quick hospital visit with some grapes and a helium balloon saying GET WELL SOON, and see if they are up for having that conversation he thinks needs having. The one where he tells them that Jews are not unsafe, they just perceive themselves to be.

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I wonder which Green candidate will be posting on Facebook on how this is actually revenge or a false flag or whatever.

CornishDaughteroftheDawn · 29/04/2026 13:15

Puzzledandpissedoff · 29/04/2026 09:32

Prepare to be told they're "making it up", Flossette - probably by the same people who insist that the numbers "proving" that fraud is a tiny % of the benefits bill really are true

Surely you know by now that all this is the fault of the very wealthy - oh, and Amazon

Good point. The amount of fraud - (tax, benefit, grant, contracts) seems extremely high atm and that’s just from the snippets I’ve seen.

There is an account on X called The Procurement Files which looks at local and main government contracts being awarded around the country. It highlights the sums of money being spent with all sorts of organisations that seem disproportionate or potentially fraudulent.

ScarlettOYara · 29/04/2026 13:18

HeadDeskHeadDesk · 29/04/2026 13:06

Breaking news that two Jewish men have been seriously injured after a stabbing in Golders Green this morning. Suspect has been tasered by police. No idea of the full details yet, but I'd bet my house on it that this is an anti-semitic attack, probably carried out by a Muslim, or at least by someone who thinks they are doing it in solidarity with Palestinians.

Perhaps Zach might like to do a quick hospital visit with some grapes and a helium balloon saying GET WELL SOON, and see if they are up for having that conversation he thinks needs having. The one where he tells them that Jews are not unsafe, they just perceive themselves to be.

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Yes, unfortunately, if you're Jewish, your "perception" can get you seriously wounded.

CornishDaughteroftheDawn · 29/04/2026 13:20

Flossette · 29/04/2026 10:45

I have a friend in Sweden. The healthcare is EXCELLENT. You have to pay for prescriptions up to an annual comp and you have to pay a base fee to see a doctor - cash desk at the entrance to A&E but their time wasters and missed appointments must be minuscule. Can we have this system here please? No because those on low wages have been conditioned to think they deserve to pay little to no tax, and the bleeding heart liberals think our health service is the envy of the world, despite dire cancer stats and people dying in A&E corridors.

Not to mention people expecting prescriptions for stuff they can buy in the supermarket for pence but manages to cost the NHS a fortune due to admin and handling charges.

ThatCyanCat · 29/04/2026 13:21

TheUniqueHedgehog · 29/04/2026 13:07

I wonder which Green candidate will be posting on Facebook on how this is actually revenge or a false flag or whatever.

It'll probably be quicker to compile a list of the ones who don't.

Greens have been parasitised by perverts and antisemites. Dave is a political opportunist, a puppet "as a Jew" leader and a fucking twat. The only tit he's ever made bigger is himself.

CornishDaughteroftheDawn · 29/04/2026 13:23

CornishDaughteroftheDawn · 29/04/2026 13:15

Good point. The amount of fraud - (tax, benefit, grant, contracts) seems extremely high atm and that’s just from the snippets I’ve seen.

There is an account on X called The Procurement Files which looks at local and main government contracts being awarded around the country. It highlights the sums of money being spent with all sorts of organisations that seem disproportionate or potentially fraudulent.

One example:

2025, Bradford Council made 1,838 payments totalling £5m categorised under Covid Winter Grant. But this scheme closed in ‘21. Payments include £39k to Save the Mothers Trust. Office below. £238k from gov. grants over 5 yrs. Website directs donations to Pakistan, Yemen, Palestine & Uganda. Charity Commission website shows it operates in 10 regions

DeposedPresident · 29/04/2026 14:09

ThatCyanCat · 29/04/2026 13:21

It'll probably be quicker to compile a list of the ones who don't.

Greens have been parasitised by perverts and antisemites. Dave is a political opportunist, a puppet "as a Jew" leader and a fucking twat. The only tit he's ever made bigger is himself.

Sky news had an interview with a community leader who very rightly said that Polanski needs to get his house in order.

Still anti-semitism is just a perception, isn't it Zack.

He disgusts me profoundly.

EmeraldShamrock000 · 29/04/2026 15:04

HeadDeskHeadDesk · 29/04/2026 13:06

Breaking news that two Jewish men have been seriously injured after a stabbing in Golders Green this morning. Suspect has been tasered by police. No idea of the full details yet, but I'd bet my house on it that this is an anti-semitic attack, probably carried out by a Muslim, or at least by someone who thinks they are doing it in solidarity with Palestinians.

Perhaps Zach might like to do a quick hospital visit with some grapes and a helium balloon saying GET WELL SOON, and see if they are up for having that conversation he thinks needs having. The one where he tells them that Jews are not unsafe, they just perceive themselves to be.

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Heartbreaking news and terrifying for the community.

ScarlettOYara · 29/04/2026 15:55

DeposedPresident · 29/04/2026 14:09

Sky news had an interview with a community leader who very rightly said that Polanski needs to get his house in order.

Still anti-semitism is just a perception, isn't it Zack.

He disgusts me profoundly.

He's got some nerve. These people would stab him without hesitation, and he's a fool not to realise this.

DeposedPresident · 29/04/2026 15:58

Sir Mark Rowley of the Met is making a very very strong statement. The best I have heard for some time.

sunnydisaster · 29/04/2026 16:01

I’m Jewish and I live about 2 miles from Golders Green - it’s very frightening. Often pass through it and occasionally shop there.
Zach needs a fucking wake up call. Perceived anti-semitism my arse.

ScarlettOYara · 29/04/2026 16:02

sunnydisaster · 29/04/2026 16:01

I’m Jewish and I live about 2 miles from Golders Green - it’s very frightening. Often pass through it and occasionally shop there.
Zach needs a fucking wake up call. Perceived anti-semitism my arse.

♥️ keep safe 🙏
I look forward to a statement from Zack Polanski to acknowledge events, and apologise.

sunnydisaster · 29/04/2026 16:09

ScarlettOYara · 29/04/2026 16:02

♥️ keep safe 🙏
I look forward to a statement from Zack Polanski to acknowledge events, and apologise.

Thanks.
Hell will freeze over before that Polanski twat says anything useful. I seriously am hating him more than Farage at the moment. And I can’t bear Farage!!

ThatCyanCat · 29/04/2026 16:13

He's dropped a tiny vague turd on X that doesn't mention Jews and is just "thinking" of people.

Fuck him and his rancid party and his pusillanimous attempt at a power grab by legitimising antisemites because he couldn't grow women's boobs. No statesmanship, no principles.

ScarlettOYara · 29/04/2026 16:14

sunnydisaster · 29/04/2026 16:09

Thanks.
Hell will freeze over before that Polanski twat says anything useful. I seriously am hating him more than Farage at the moment. And I can’t bear Farage!!

He's certainly enabling hate and division. It's heartbreaking. My elderly neighbours are now too scared to go to their synagogue, and that makes me so angry on their behalf. I've offered to drive them and collect but they're scared someone will force their way in.
They are mid 80s 😢

ScarlettOYara · 29/04/2026 16:14

ThatCyanCat · 29/04/2026 16:13

He's dropped a tiny vague turd on X that doesn't mention Jews and is just "thinking" of people.

Fuck him and his rancid party and his pusillanimous attempt at a power grab by legitimising antisemites because he couldn't grow women's boobs. No statesmanship, no principles.

This, x 💯

Puzzledandpissedoff · 29/04/2026 16:32

Twiglets1 · 29/04/2026 08:16

Agree. You can't refer to Hamas as "friends" yet somehow claim not to be antisemitic.

You can't make a close friend of Chris Williamson and try it either, but that's what Corbyn did

Useful reminders though, for those who try to pretend he's not antisemitic

Edited to add there were some worthwhile remarks from Mark Rowley about the latest hideous attack, but they are just words and it'll be interesting to see if the Met back them up

EmeraldShamrock000 · 29/04/2026 16:34

Thankfully brave citizens helped apprehend the attacker. I saw some foolish people using the phone to record instead of helping to keep the attackers down.

ScarlettOYara · 29/04/2026 16:47

EmeraldShamrock000 · 29/04/2026 16:34

Thankfully brave citizens helped apprehend the attacker. I saw some foolish people using the phone to record instead of helping to keep the attackers down.

Typical. Although, I suppose extra footage could be useful as evidence.
I'm glad some people were brave enough to intervene.

Ihatetomatoes · 29/04/2026 16:51

HeadDeskHeadDesk · 29/04/2026 13:06

Breaking news that two Jewish men have been seriously injured after a stabbing in Golders Green this morning. Suspect has been tasered by police. No idea of the full details yet, but I'd bet my house on it that this is an anti-semitic attack, probably carried out by a Muslim, or at least by someone who thinks they are doing it in solidarity with Palestinians.

Perhaps Zach might like to do a quick hospital visit with some grapes and a helium balloon saying GET WELL SOON, and see if they are up for having that conversation he thinks needs having. The one where he tells them that Jews are not unsafe, they just perceive themselves to be.

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Awful.

The hatred for Jewish people in the UK and blaming them for Gaza is ludicrous and appalling. Dumb people screaming 'Free Palestine ' in the UK as they annoy people in London and other areas are not doing anything for Palestinians but are spreading hatred on our streets.

Ihatetomatoes · 29/04/2026 16:53

ScarlettOYara · 29/04/2026 16:14

He's certainly enabling hate and division. It's heartbreaking. My elderly neighbours are now too scared to go to their synagogue, and that makes me so angry on their behalf. I've offered to drive them and collect but they're scared someone will force their way in.
They are mid 80s 😢

That's appalling, do this dumb ass individuals not understand that spreading hate here doesn't help Gaza or Iran.