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jamiemartin721 Reading 22 Jun 17 11.17am
Originally posted by Hrolf The Ganger Because someone uses terminology and expresses opinions,founded or unfounded, that might offend some people,that does not make them a 'racist'. I'm not staying awake at night about any of this. The world has far more to worry about. It alludes to them being racially prejudicial, beyond the statistical norm. As we can only be judged on our social actions and interactions; existentially speaking it makes him a bit racist. Arguably anyone using terms like Asian or Oriental to groups people together under commonality is racist. That's about half the worlds population. Its as useless as the word white. It doesn't really tell you anything of value (especially as white in Europe would include the equivalent of the US latino). "One Nation Under God, has turned into One Nation Under the Influence of One Drug" [Link]
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Reading 22 Jun 17 11.17am

Originally posted by Hrolf The Ganger

Because someone uses terminology and expresses opinions,founded or unfounded, that might offend some people,that does not make them a 'racist'.
I'm not staying awake at night about any of this. The world has far more to worry about.

It alludes to them being racially prejudicial, beyond the statistical norm. As we can only be judged on our social actions and interactions; existentially speaking it makes him a bit racist.

Arguably anyone using terms like Asian or Oriental to groups people together under commonality is racist. That's about half the worlds population. Its as useless as the word white. It doesn't really tell you anything of value (especially as white in Europe would include the equivalent of the US latino).

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Hrolf The Ganger 22 Jun 17 11.34am
Originally posted by jamiemartin721 It alludes to them being racially prejudicial, beyond the statistical norm. As we can only be judged on our social actions and interactions; existentially speaking it makes him a bit racist. Arguably anyone using terms like Asian or Oriental to groups people together under commonality is racist. That's about half the worlds population. Its as useless as the word white. It doesn't really tell you anything of value (especially as white in Europe would include the equivalent of the US latino). I don't think being poorly informed or lacking diplomacy makes you a 'racist'. I think trying to disadvantage or persecute one group purely on the basis of ethnicity makes you as close to a 'racist' as you will get. I question the whole concept of racism on many levels. I would argue that racism of the sort purported by the Nazis for example was more about their ambition and self interst than hatred. Hatred was the mechanism generated to justify mass killing. How genuine was it really among the thinking man? It was manufactured for a purpose and deviation from that line was dangerous. Genuine hatred of one man by another is surely born out of real fear,resentment or insecurity. Hatred of a whole group requires a catalyst to evoke such emotions. I don't think there are many who have those thoughts and certainly not Boris. He is just a twit.
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Originally posted by jamiemartin721

It alludes to them being racially prejudicial, beyond the statistical norm. As we can only be judged on our social actions and interactions; existentially speaking it makes him a bit racist.

I don't think being poorly informed or lacking diplomacy makes you a 'racist'.
I think trying to disadvantage or persecute one group purely on the basis of ethnicity makes you as close to a 'racist' as you will get.
I question the whole concept of racism on many levels.
I would argue that racism of the sort purported by the Nazis for example was more about their ambition and self interst than hatred. Hatred was the mechanism generated to justify mass killing. How genuine was it really among the thinking man? It was manufactured for a purpose and deviation from that line was dangerous.

Genuine hatred of one man by another is surely born out of real fear,resentment or insecurity. Hatred of a whole group requires a catalyst to evoke such emotions.
I don't think there are many who have those thoughts and certainly not Boris.
He is just a twit.

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Stirlingsays 22 Jun 17 12.48pm
The obsession with racism and sexism in this country has achieved Salem witch hunt levels. Both by the state and informally. It's like being denounced by Stalin......Suddenly an action makes you an undesirable. To me it's all massive immaturity. It completely fails to recognize human nature. Simplistic nonsense for people who like black and white concepts. Real racists are hard to find. So instead they lower the standard and devalue the currency....commonsense out the window...Like lawyers describing any physical contact as 'assault'. 'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)
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22 Jun 17 12.48pm

The obsession with racism and sexism in this country has achieved Salem witch hunt levels. Both by the state and informally.

It's like being denounced by Stalin......Suddenly an action makes you an undesirable.

To me it's all massive immaturity. It completely fails to recognize human nature.

Simplistic nonsense for people who like black and white concepts. Real racists are hard to find. So instead they lower the standard and devalue the currency....commonsense out the window...Like lawyers describing any physical contact as 'assault'.

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Lyons550 Shirley 22 Jun 17 12.53pm
Originally posted by nickgusset Really? I mean really? Ineptitude personified. I hope those that slagged Abbott off have a similar field day with this pillock. [Link] I am struggling to understand why he's still a part of the cabinet tbh...he's simply a caricature of a bygone era...if he ever becomes their leader it will end up with them out of power for decades... The Voice of Reason In An Otherwise Mediocre World
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Shirley 22 Jun 17 12.53pm

Originally posted by nickgusset

Really? I mean really? Ineptitude personified.
I hope those that slagged Abbott off have a similar field day with this pillock.

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I am struggling to understand why he's still a part of the cabinet tbh...he's simply a caricature of a bygone era...if he ever becomes their leader it will end up with them out of power for decades...

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Lyons550 Shirley 22 Jun 17 12.58pm
Originally posted by nickgusset When are you going to start taking the piss about his weight or who he has bonked? (nod to things not said anymore thread) - although he has helped f*** the country. 60m assists vs 1 x tatty marxist are hard stats to argue against tbh...unless of course you're Diane Abbott The Voice of Reason In An Otherwise Mediocre World
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Originally posted by nickgusset

When are you going to start taking the piss about his weight or who he has bonked? (nod to things not said anymore thread) - although he has helped f*** the country.

60m assists vs 1 x tatty marxist are hard stats to argue against tbh...unless of course you're Diane Abbott

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Sportyteacher London 22 Jun 17 1.15pm
Originally posted by Hrolf The Ganger I agree that Boris can never be Prime Minister but neither can Jeremy Corbyn. I'd elect Corbyn in a heartbeat if it was a straight decider between him and Boris. It is UTTERLY delusional to assume that Bo-Jo is prime ministerial calibre with this interview laying wide open his ineptitude and not for the first time. Shambolic by nature.
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Originally posted by Hrolf The Ganger

I agree that Boris can never be Prime Minister but
neither can Jeremy Corbyn.

I'd elect Corbyn in a heartbeat if it was a straight decider between him and Boris. It is UTTERLY delusional to assume that Bo-Jo is prime ministerial calibre with this interview laying wide open his ineptitude and not for the first time. Shambolic by nature.

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Stirlingsays 22 Jun 17 1.20pm
Originally posted by Sportyteacher I'd elect Corbyn in a heartbeat if it was a straight decider between him and Boris. It is UTTERLY delusional to assume that Bo-Jo is prime ministerial calibre with this interview laying wide open his ineptitude and not for the first time. Shambolic by nature. So which Tory would you vote for? None. No point pandering to the opposition's ideological base. The success of an election lies amongst getting the 'I don't knows' or 'I don't cares'. Corbyn had some success amongst the youth vote who often can't be bothered. Johnson would have success amongst the 'I don't knows'. Frankly if the Tories don't elect Johnson as the next leader....whenever that time comes....then they will need their heads examining as they are probably gifting either Labour power or damning the country to this horrible state of minority party governance. Edited by Stirlingsays (22 Jun 2017 1.21pm) 'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)
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22 Jun 17 1.20pm

Originally posted by Sportyteacher

So which Tory would you vote for?

None.

No point pandering to the opposition's ideological base.

The success of an election lies amongst getting the 'I don't knows' or 'I don't cares'. Corbyn had some success amongst the youth vote who often can't be bothered. Johnson would have success amongst the 'I don't knows'.

Frankly if the Tories don't elect Johnson as the next leader....whenever that time comes....then they will need their heads examining as they are probably gifting either Labour power or damning the country to this horrible state of minority party governance.

Edited by Stirlingsays (22 Jun 2017 1.21pm)

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jamiemartin721 Reading 22 Jun 17 1.23pm
Originally posted by Hrolf The Ganger I don't think being poorly informed or lacking diplomacy makes you a 'racist'. I think trying to disadvantage or persecute one group purely on the basis of ethnicity makes you as close to a 'racist' as you will get. I question the whole concept of racism on many levels. I would argue that racism of the sort purported by the Nazis for example was more about their ambition and self interst than hatred. Hatred was the mechanism generated to justify mass killing. How genuine was it really among the thinking man? It was manufactured for a purpose and deviation from that line was dangerous. Genuine hatred of one man by another is surely born out of real fear,resentment or insecurity. Hatred of a whole group requires a catalyst to evoke such emotions. I don't think there are many who have those thoughts and certainly not Boris. He is just a twit. Ok, fair enough ignorant or bigoted seems fairer than racist. "One Nation Under God, has turned into One Nation Under the Influence of One Drug" [Link]
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Reading 22 Jun 17 1.23pm

Originally posted by Hrolf The Ganger

Ok, fair enough ignorant or bigoted seems fairer than racist.

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jamiemartin721 Reading 22 Jun 17 1.29pm
Originally posted by Stirlingsays So which Tory would you vote for? None. No point pandering to the opposition's ideological base. The success of an election lies amongst getting the 'I don't knows' or 'I don't cares'. Corbyn had some success amongst the youth vote who often can't be bothered. Johnson would have success amongst the 'I don't knows'. Frankly if the Tories don't elect Johnson as the next leader....whenever that time comes....then they will need their heads examining as they are probably gifting either Labour power or damning the country to this horrible state of minority party governance. Edited by Stirlingsays (22 Jun 2017 1.21pm) I think John Mann, had he been leader of Labour, might well have delivered a victory for Labour at the current election. I quite like Corbyn, but he's too moralistic for me, lacking pragmatism. "One Nation Under God, has turned into One Nation Under the Influence of One Drug" [Link]
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Reading 22 Jun 17 1.29pm

Originally posted by Stirlingsays

So which Tory would you vote for?

None.

No point pandering to the opposition's ideological base.

Edited by Stirlingsays (22 Jun 2017 1.21pm)

I think John Mann, had he been leader of Labour, might well have delivered a victory for Labour at the current election. I quite like Corbyn, but he's too moralistic for me, lacking pragmatism.

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Stirlingsays 22 Jun 17 1.31pm
Originally posted by jamiemartin721 Ok, fair enough ignorant or bigoted seems fairer than racist. More often preference. Apparently if you don't like everything equally you're bigoted. Fairness is far more important than equality....Equality is mainly a human concept which nature ignores. 'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)
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22 Jun 17 1.31pm

Originally posted by jamiemartin721

Ok, fair enough ignorant or bigoted seems fairer than racist.

More often preference.

Apparently if you don't like everything equally you're bigoted.

Fairness is far more important than equality....Equality is mainly a human concept which nature ignores.

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Stirlingsays 22 Jun 17 1.33pm
Originally posted by jamiemartin721 I think John Mann, had he been leader of Labour, might well have delivered a victory for Labour at the current election. I quite like Corbyn, but he's too moralistic for me, lacking pragmatism. I agree. If John Mann were Labour leader a lot of Tories could switch sides. Labour have more chance of pandering to a Tory base than the Tories have with Labour.....Ukip have better opportunities than the Tories in that sense. May is a Tory wet really....yet the Labour base hate her...pretty much like they do any Tory. Edited by Stirlingsays (22 Jun 2017 1.37pm) 'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)
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22 Jun 17 1.33pm

Originally posted by jamiemartin721

I think John Mann, had he been leader of Labour, might well have delivered a victory for Labour at the current election. I quite like Corbyn, but he's too moralistic for me, lacking pragmatism.

I agree.

If John Mann were Labour leader a lot of Tories could switch sides.

Labour have more chance of pandering to a Tory base than the Tories have with Labour.....Ukip have better opportunities than the Tories in that sense.

May is a Tory wet really....yet the Labour base hate her...pretty much like they do any Tory.

Edited by Stirlingsays (22 Jun 2017 1.37pm)

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Hrolf The Ganger 22 Jun 17 1.45pm
Originally posted by jamiemartin721 Ok, fair enough ignorant or bigoted seems fairer than racist. Closer. Bigotry is an unreasonable attitude of course and not to be confused with a reasoned point of view based on evidence. Edited by Hrolf The Ganger (22 Jun 2017 1.47pm)
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22 Jun 17 1.45pm

Originally posted by jamiemartin721

Ok, fair enough ignorant or bigoted seems fairer than racist.

Closer.
Bigotry is an unreasonable attitude of course and not to be confused with a reasoned point of view based on evidence.

Edited by Hrolf The Ganger (22 Jun 2017 1.47pm)

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