Another telling example of what we are talking about is from South Africa. The Sharpeville massacre of 69 people in 1960 is quite rightly regarded as a prime example of the oppressive nature of the then Apartheid government. Many expressions of disgust over it and demonstrations by the left then and now, many many articles, documentaries etc covering it, used in history lessons - quite right too, it should be highlighted.
But then in 2012, Jacob Zuma's corrupt regime shot dead 34 striking miners at Marikana. The left's response? Embarrassed silence and shrugging of shoulders (apart from the honourable exception of Peter Hain). Why? Because the left cannot be seen to criticise a black government in South Africa - the pretence that they are corrupt and worse has to be maintained purely for political reasons.

As most of you no doubt realise my post should have read " Because the left cannot be seen to criticise a black government in South Africa - the pretence that they are not corrupt and worse has to be maintained purely for political reasons. "

Leftie Peter Tatchell tried to citizen arrest Robert Mugabe and has been a very vocal critic of him for donkeys years before he was ousted. And every BBC news programme has always been very forward in showing his corruption and crimes and failure for decades as leader.

Edited by Kermit8 (07 Jan 2018 7.16pm)

Yes in 2012 it happened. The silence from the right-wing Tory majority coalition Government and Prime Minister Cameron was deafening. The Guardian picked up on the incident though to expose the police criminals [Link]

You must have missed all that

Students, eh? What are they like? I don't really identify with militant lesbian activists. Too masculine.

Don't be daft. The Conservative Party is a right-wing party. Just not right-wing enough for you.