HumanPenguin

@HumanPenguin@feddit.uk

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨NHS staff who visit patients at home say St George’s flags can mean ‘no-go zones’⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago⁩:

  The law should be changed because you have fallen for right wing bull crap.

  The law was created in the 1950s with the UK as a major proponent of that law. Yet we have had 0 wars on UK soil since then.

  Where as nations bordering wars have had multiple wars expand into their territory as refugees run to escape. Seriously, you seem totally unable to base any of your arguments on facts or logic. But just emotional rubbish pushed by right wing lies and folks fighting for fascism.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨NHS staff who visit patients at home say St George’s flags can mean ‘no-go zones’⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago⁩:

  You are inventing divisions where non existent.

  For starters there is absolutely no law or history where war refugees are required to settle in the first safe nation. Much the opposite the Geneva convention makes it illegal to use access or distance to limit the movement of refugees. This is specifically their as forcing nations nearest a war zone to accept refugees would increase the odds of the war spreading into their borders.

  As for the difference between EU and refugees. Given the whole Brexit history that is an utterly dumb complaint. It has absolutely no marit in this debate as the flag was specifically used to argue against all type of immigration in recent times.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨NHS staff who visit patients at home say St George’s flags can mean ‘no-go zones’⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago⁩:

  This is a good question.

  It changed because the statement people hung the flag for decades is entirely recent history. Anyone over 50 knows it is not the case,

  It is true of the union jack. Although since Victorian times not hugely so and often seen as tacky. But the St Georges flag dropped from use before the 1980s.

  The reason is pretty clear. From about the mid 1800 most major English political parties have been unionist. It is a part of the Tory party name. But all 3 major parties and most smaller parties in England have been unionist.

  We have no major England separation party. Whereas the other 3 nations all have such parties. Calls for England as an independent nation. Have never had a majority following.

  As such the flag of England dropped out of use in the mid 1800s. As the main parties were successfully pushing the Union Jack as the main flag for England. In an attempt to diminish the separation parties of other nations. And no vocal group in the nation of England was opposing the lose.

  As such when the National Front. Then BNP etc etc started to use the St Georges flag as a call to remove all non white from the UK. Opposition was very much directed at the ideals. Not the use of a flag few felt a link to.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨BBC to review 'Bias' in Climate Change reporting⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago⁩:

  You realise this in no way argues against the bias argument right.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨NHS staff who visit patients at home say St George’s flags can mean ‘no-go zones’⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago⁩:

  Exactly what I said. Oppose the use of the flag as a intent to scare immigrants.

  While making reasoned and rational arguments for and against different immigration policies.

  Of course the above is as unbiased as it can be.

  But as someone with more left of centre ideals.

  It’s not complex. As a nation we have always depended on immigration. Angle Celts and Jutes immigrated to this nation before the flooding of dogger bank some 12k years ago. Much as in the rest of the world. Excluding the plains of Kenya. No human is entirely native to any one nation. Mixing of cultures and people has always advantages the human race.

  But the right wing is very much being intentional in their use of other to distract the people. It is a key goal of fasism.

  The rights use of the flag as an element of fear. Is both intentional and a long known core element of fascist ideology.( Ultra nationalism and the selectionof a enemy class. ). intended to control opposition to the elite.

  Absolutely nothing the right claim as an issue to the UK is the fault or responsibility of immigration.

  While all the issues that drive people to accept such claims. Are the result of intentional reductions in rights and equality lead by 50 plus years of right of centre governments.

  As bad as godwins law can be. Their is a reason so many of the rights actions match 1930 Germany.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨NHS staff who visit patients at home say St George’s flags can mean ‘no-go zones’⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:

  Then stand up and opposed it being used as an anti immigration symbol. Because after the BNP copted it. Any org using it as a sign opposing immigration. Is very clearly an obviously attempting to use that history to scare. Not as a sign patriot ideals.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨BBC to review 'Bias' in Climate Change reporting⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:

  They have been under attack from the right since 2010. Well long before, but 2010 on the Tories were successful at embedding biased leadership.

  But. The panarama editing thing was wrong on their part. And unnecessary to make their point.

  The current attracks from all angles is hardly a suprise when the BBC itself opens itself for such calls of bias.

  The delay in the attack is the only strange issues.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨BBC to review 'Bias' in Climate Change reporting⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩:

  Facts don’t have bias.

  Those who deny science without both reviewed data, from multiple sources and an alternative hypothesis. Are not expressing bias. They are lieing.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Crime network behind UK mini-marts is enabling migrants to work illegally⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩:

  Yeah. But the term “Crime Network” is clearly designed to indicate some form of organised crime.

  Invoking / reinforcing fear . When the translation is. Imagrant owned and Family run stores are more likely to offer a helping hand to people going through difficulties.

  And just like British families and community friends will often offer underhand assistance to benefit claiments and struggling relatives and friends in their community.

  But when folks that look different do it. It’s organised crime.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨‘Elon Musk won’t stop. It’s time the British government got off X’⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩:

  Also one of the least complicated to fix.

  If WE spend our time only wanting the gov to spend time on major issues. The billionaires will run circles around us forcing nothing to improve.

  The government is not a single task queue. It can address multiple issues and must.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨‘Enforced veganism’: Ofcom lets GB News flout accuracy rules, say climate campaigners⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  Def should be that simple.

  Unfortunately, over the last 2 decades. We have seen a huge effort from the right wing. To remove that limitation. Mainly funded from the same billionaires that fund such crap in the US where such rules do not exist.

  The left needs to work hard to ensure these challenges are both identified and publicised for what they are. An attempt tp licence lieing to the public.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨William Hill owner says it could shut shops if Reeves raises gambling taxes⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  So they honestly think that is a threat.

  Such an announcement would be marginally less pleasing. Then Thames waters creditors going bankrupt.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨We must act now: without a written constitution, Reform UK will have carte blanche to toxify our nation | George Monbiot⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  Unlike the US. Where its written constitution prevents trump from… eh

  Having carte blanche to toxify their nation?

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨British citizens serving in the IDF can now be tried for war crimes in the UK⁩ ⁨⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  Not the same people.

  This article is a legal opinion. Not a government one. The gov has not admitted that a genocide is happening. Risk of one is still the closest they have gotten.

  The current UK gov is consistent in their arsehollery if nothing else.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Parents and students fight against anti-racist book banning⁩ ⁨⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  Fucking disgusting that racist little shits like this. Feel comfortable expressing such opinions around schools.

  Unfortunately it’s seems these arseholes are being encouraged by government actions. Dispite the vase majority of covers and polling being opposed to their ideals.

  Shows how fucking dangerous FPTP can be when 30% plus is all that is needed to rule. Division becomes a political strategy rather then a risk.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Will UK taxpayers get their £122m back from PPE Medpro?⁩ ⁨⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  That assumes they had no costs in producing or acquiring the not fit for purpose goods. And that they knew the goods were unfit.

  A fraud case would be more about proving they knew the goods would not be fit for purpose. Failing to pay back money when if they did not know. Is just breach of contract.

  Proving there knowledge before the event. And the cost of providing the goods. Or the companies wealth to payback the costs of operation while obtaining and shipping the goods. Are all extremely complex to do.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Here's what would happen if the UK abolished landlords overnight⁩ ⁨⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  Or beat them at their own game

  This is basically the green proposal.

  Massive social housing build. With 2x taxation (council tax I assume) for empty houses.

  Idea being landlord are either forced to rent at reducing prices. Or sell the property at reducing prices. Rather then hold on and force a housing shortage while the gov tries to build housing.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨'We're the future, don't wait around for Corbyn and Sultana': Inside the Green Party conference⁩ ⁨⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  Agreed. But unfortunately the only way we will win. Is to work with the lefts desire to split. It is why we need PR. Because the Right sure as hell will use the splitting against us.

  But the only way we will get it. Is to accept our weakness and work around it. Green and Your Party have both indicated a willingness to work together in the past. It is down to members to vote to ensure we do. Ours splits are a good thing for democracy. Having a group of parties willing to debate and argue in parliament But still work together to prevent the right taking over. (IE confidence and supply agreement) Is the closest thing FPTP allows to a 50% plus control over the election process.

  Adding support for PR changes to the agreement would likely help win support. Not to mention being just a fucking good idea.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨'We're the future, don't wait around for Corbyn and Sultana': Inside the Green Party conference⁩ ⁨⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  Given Greens polling still hovers around 11%. Even with the parties increase in membership. (About 20k)

  He really needs to show some real data. Before claiming a new party is not needed.

  If he can get votes good for him. But trying to harm other left wing parties when he is still failing to inspire voters. Seems desperate to say the least.

  Honestly. Massive and well planned unification of left wing parties. Is the only hope in 2029. The left as a whole is far to divided. The parties agreeing not to compete in areas where an existing left of centre party it the best chance of beating the right wing. And agreeing to a clear confidence and supply agreement in parliament supporting the Left party with the most seats.

  This is the only hope ATM of the left opposing reforms/tory control of media and billionaires funding.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨We need a new commission on the future of multicultural Britain⁩ ⁨⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  We need a government publisising the value of immigration and multiculturalism.

  Unfortunately we do not have one. And even if the current one changed it’s views. Without addressing the cost of living crisis. And it’s cause, recent increases in inequality of wealth/asset distribution. No one will listen.

  More so then any time in recent post WW2 history. The very wealthy <1%. Own a higher % of UK (and world) wealth then both governments and the 99+% of society.

  This means they compete for all resources while the rest are unable to. While the gov refuses to accept let alone address that inequality. The 1% will continue to find huge divisionary properganda by funding misleading politicians, media and social Media. To prevent the 99% concentrating on their wealth growth.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Labour Party members just defected to Your Party en masse⁩ ⁨⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  As MPs they would be independents. Not your party members.

  That is part of the point of your party. The leadership. when members vote one in. Cannot select MP. So they can only move with constituency your party member support.

  So no until the party is fully set up. Supporting your party is all MPs can do.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Bike thefts at stations 'decriminalised'⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago⁩:

  2 hours. Completely defies the point of having the racks. I can understand bikes left for days considered an issue. But not covering actual daily commute times for working people. The main purpose of public transport,

  MPs need to come down on this. It’s utterly disgusting that BTP has jurisdiction and has decided independently what they consider to be their fucking job.

  Honestly the only thing commuters can do. Other then write to MPs.

  Is stop cycling. A week of empty racks and masivly increased traffic outside every busy commuter station. Will soon draw local complaints from MPs, councillors and commuters.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Firm linked to Tory peer Michelle Mone breached £122m PPE contract, High Court rules⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago⁩:

  As bad as that is. VIP Lane is used like it is totally acceptable.

  How the fuck is it acceptable for MPs to recommend family owned businesses and ones paying them in advantages etc.

  Even if the company had for filled the contract perfectly. This is basically stealing money from tax payers etc. That alone should ban her from holding any government political or civil service positions.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Reform councillor would like to see wage cuts to fund his pay rise⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago⁩:

  Because unprincipled voters will not care about reforms lack. But will judge those who claim they are failing,

  Principled voters will not vote at all if both sides are unprincipled. So all that is gained is lower votes in opposition.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Reform councillor would like to see wage cuts to fund his pay rise⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago⁩:

  Technically their job is to spread yours and other local opinions at those meetings. Telling the permanent council staff the direction Thier voters want the council to go.

  Really with the average town councillor having extremely low torn out to elect them. Most are only representing the views of a couple of hundred locals.

  Seriously a very little not to public effort all Tory and reform councils could be removed. Even in what are seen as safe zones.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨UK is ‘worst country in Europe’ for drug prices, says Mounjaro maker⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago⁩:

  Translation. We have less options to over charge the UK then any other nation.

  Wha twha we only make a lot of money.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Farage will roll back gun laws and turn Britain into Trump’s America, Ed Davey claims⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago⁩:

  Has far rage actually made this claim.

  Because It dose not seem like something he would win any votes on.

  And while his supports may ignore his lies. They will soon attack other parties leaders for claims with no evidence. Increasing Thier support.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Majority of girls and young women in UK alter behaviour to feel safe, study finds⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago⁩:

  It’s no different to the all lives matter shit. People with no personal experience of others suffering refusing to accept it exists.

  Fecal exit points like this refuse to accept anything that paints others as disadvantaged. It is the whole idealism of the right wing. Disadvantage is entirely the responsibility of the disadvantage.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Reeves urged to take 2p off employee NI and add it to income tax in budget⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago⁩:

  NI does not fund the NHS. It never did.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Who owns Britain? The effects of privatisation on the costs of living in the UK⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago⁩:

  is the government’s own line.

  Based entirely on the water companies claims.

  The gov has not even bothered to audit and value the companies themselves. But just used the corps own valuations.

  The whole idea that the companies have any value given their debt and failures to maintain infrastructure even with that debt. Is just out right scummy bollocks.