Ignorance is no excuse. She wasn't complaining about raking in the money. People like her crave fame and then complain when they have to deal with the trappings that come with it
Reality Tv is the downfall of society
Another one who has perfect timing for a rant. New York's police chief demanding respect for his officers.
I don't agree, I think when a lot of these statues were created UK was an entirely different place full of white British people, it's not like that anymore, a huge percentage of the population of Britain are not British or black British, these statues were symbols to white people who were born in Britain many years ago, they are not relevant anymore.
I don't really see the point in statues to be honest, maybe the pigeons like them, I also don't believe in naming streets after people.
Four police officers turn up for a potential $20 crime. You can not get one to turn up in our country how ever hard you try.
I witnessed two Eastern Europeans shoplifting in my local Iceland last year and informed a manager who was also eyeing them up from near the entrance. I offered to help him tackle them but he said the company policy was non-intervention and just to inform the police. They filled their rucksack and just walked out of the store past me and the manager. A lady arrived who it transpired was a manager at the Co-Op some 200 yards away she had already informed the police as they had taken things from her store. I hung around for ten minutes or so as I had clocked which direction they had walked of in, not one policeman turned up in all that time.
Nope - his opposition to the movement for the abolition of slaveryBecause ?
Are you on about Naples?
I kind of have had to do that in a way, in a virtual sense. I love that these issues are getting global coverage, but it can get discouraging when you take a step and think, why do we have to debate and argue long into the night for days and weeks on end to try and convince people that ending racial inequality is not an unreasonable request? Why is opposing racism such a controversial and contentious issue?
Exactly mate. The only way to learn from mistakes is to study history and try not to repeat the mistakes of the pastNearly 88% White. 7% Asian. 3% Black.
What about a statue of, say, Gandhi?
Or Nelson Mandela?
What about public/ private buildings? There are loads in Liverpool, Bristol etc etc paid for by money made on the back of slavery.
That statue was thrown in a dock that was re-developed and paid for by slave money.
Where do you stop?
Demand recompense from the North countries for their invasions in the 9th century? Same with the Normans? Or say sorry for our rampage through France in the 14 century?
We have a history in this country. A history that should not be airbrushed away. It should be read about, studied and learnt from. It should not be destroyed.
So when are the facists going to demand history books are burnt for not being racially correct? It's only a matter of time.
Fascism is fascism no matter where it comes from.
Perhaps we will see a campaign to have Nelson removed from the column and replaced by a famous soap star?History will have to begin in 1992 and all statues that aren't dedicated to reality or soap stars removed. Francis Drake, Raleigh, Nelson, Churchill, saves having history lessons when the kids eventually go back
Pulling down statues is bad enough but throwing it in the river is just downright littering. Hang ‘em all.No problems with the protests at all, but pulling down statues is fucking pathetic, it's criminal damage and the shithouse police just stood by and let it happen. We're just giving in to the anarchists now, they have a free reign as the police can't or daren't go in heavy handed on them. I see major trouble ahead here this weekend from both the left and right nutjobs.
Absolutely - let's all jump on that bandwagonLiverpool, built on the slave trade should be dismantled and set adrift in the North Atlantic
Bacon Lettuce and Mayo?The older I get the more observational I become, finely tuning into my everyday surroundings. Not everyone possesses this ability so hands on heart how many saw the cryptorial message our beloved leader integrated into the forums name. Nothing short of inspirational brilliance and beyond the subtle in it's genetic nature.
Just to be clear, being a Chelsea fan is fair game though ;-) :-)
Oh fuck - and she was going to be my nominee to replace Nelson on the columnFraught with difficulty this statue business:
https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/jade-goody-set-to-be-commemorated-with-statue-385189
but from Jade Goody Wiki....
Among Goody's remarks were, "I've seen how she goes in and out of people's arseholes" and Shetty "makes [her] skin crawl".[34][35] She also called Shetty "Shilpa Fuckawalla" and "Shilpa Poppadom". Other, unbroadcast incidents of racism were later alleged,[36] including a late-night limerick game between O'Meara, Lloyd, Goody and Tweed in which the word "Paki" was implied but not said.[37] Goody allegedly wondered aloud if Lloyd used "the P-word", and referred to Shetty as "Shilpa Pashwa whoever you fucking are".[36]
The incident triggered an international outcry, receiving extensive coverage in the Indian media (where Gordon Brown, then British Chancellor of the Exchequer, was visiting at the time). Brown condemned the programme for damaging the impression of Britain as a country of tolerance.[38] In a 17 January statement, Channel 4 defended the programme against charges "of overt racism or racial abuse".[39]
Goody was evicted from the Big Brother house on 19 January 2007, receiving 82 per cent of the vote when she was up against Shetty.[40] Channel 4 prevented crowds from gathering outside the house, and cancelled her scheduled press conference.[41] In an interview with Davina McCall shortly afterwards, Goody said she was "disgusted with [her]self" after seeing a video of the alleged bullying.[42] Her much-publicised return to the Big Brother house was called "a terrible decision" by publicist Max Clifford: "It looks like she has ruined a very lucrative career".[43] At this time Goody was a supporter of the anti-bullying charity Act Against Bullying, which dropped her.[44] In an interview with the Daily Star, Goody said that her abuse of Shetty ruined her girl-next-door image.
Although Shetty did not lodge an official complaint about racist behaviour with Big Brother, her allegations compelled police to investigate the possible classification of her treatment as "racial hatred" under Part III of the Public Order Act 1986. In a statement, the Hertfordshire police said that it was
... investigating allegations of racist behaviour in the Big Brother house and will be conducting enquiries, including a review of the tapes. We will continue to liaise with Ofcom and with Endemol, whom we have strongly encouraged to ensure that any form of behaviour that could raise similar concerns, does not occur. We will continue to closely monitor the situation over the next few days. Hertfordshire Constabulary will not tolerate racism in any form and is taking these allegations seriously. The constabulary has experience of investigating and resolving incidents in the Big Brother house in past seasons.[45]
She thought Peter Andre was alright so I don't think soOh fuck - and she was going to be my nominee to replace Nelson on the column
You've spoilt that now
What about Katie Price? is she clean of dubious views?
The bronze relief around the base that depicts his death has a young black man, George Ryan, on it.Clearly Nelson's Column needs to come down
Not easy to balance on a plinth if all brass. Might have to be a fiberglass statue with the legs filled with gravel ;-)Oh fuck - and she was going to be my nominee to replace Nelson on the column
You've spoilt that now
What about Katie Price? is she clean of dubious views?
Actually - don't pull it down - just remove Nelson for his opposition to the abolition of slavery - put someone more worthy up there. There could be a national poll to choose from modern day celebritiesThe bronze relief around the base that depicts his death has a young black man, George Ryan, on it.
Put on there to show that their were black men in the crew fighting against the French.
Commemorating.
Wilberforce campaigned to abolish slavery. Nelson opposed his views saying...
"whilst I have an arm to fight in their defence, or a tongue to launch my voice against the damnable and cursed doctrine of Wilberforce and his hypocritical allies.”
Pull it down?
Nearly 88% White. 7% Asian. 3% Black.
What about a statue of, say, Gandhi?
Or Nelson Mandela?
What about public/ private buildings? There are loads in Liverpool, Bristol etc etc paid for by money made on the back of slavery.
That statue was thrown in a dock that was re-developed and paid for by slave money.
Where do you stop?
Demand recompense from the North countries for their invasions in the 9th century? Same with the Normans? Or say sorry for our rampage through France in the 14 century?
We have a history in this country. A history that should not be airbrushed away. It should be read about, studied and learnt from. It should not be destroyed.