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Post by Bentley on Jun 9, 2024 12:54:13 GMT
Where have acknowledged that there is the potential for conflict of interest in every demographic group? |
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Post by sandypine on Jun 9, 2024 12:55:02 GMT
Tbh I’m not bothered if ethnic minorities hold high office in government. However it must be acknowledged that they may be part of a culture and/ or group who do not have the majority of the UK as their priority. They might not have much in common with the majority of the people they are supposed to represent . "However it must be acknowledged that they may be part of a culture and/ or group who do not have the majority of the UK as their priority." You honestly believe that's confined to ethnic minorities? Really? It is not a unique problem, no one says it is. This is why diversity is a problem and seeking diversity does not of necessity bring benefits. As a generality Muslims want Muslims to represent them, black people want black people and white people want white people. In only one group is this seen as unacceptable. |
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Post by Bentley on Jun 9, 2024 12:56:11 GMT
Tbh I’m not bothered if ethnic minorities hold high office in government. However it must be acknowledged that they may be part of a culture and/ or group who do not have the majority of the UK as their priority. They might not have much in common with the majority of the people they are supposed to represent . Which is precisely why I wouldn't choose to vote for them. The cult of woke lefties might see that as far right wing racism…. |
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Post by The Squeezed Middle on Jun 9, 2024 12:59:03 GMT
Which is precisely why I wouldn't choose to vote for them. The cult of woke lefties might see that as far right wing racism…. I dare say.
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Post by aristaeus on Jun 9, 2024 13:10:11 GMT
Which is precisely why I wouldn't choose to vote for them. The cult of woke lefties might see that as far right wing racism…. I think most people, including most in the centre-right, would regard not voting for someone because they're black as being racist. |
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Post by aristaeus on Jun 9, 2024 13:20:02 GMT
I came here to discuss politics, not to constantly explain how comments like those below could be viewed as racist (and that's being generous)
'ethnic minorities born in the UK are still foreigners'
'ethnic minorities shouldn't be allowed to hold high office'
and 'I wouldn't vote for a black person'
I don't think this forum is for me. I hope some of you eventually change course in your attitudes. I wish you all peace, love and happiness, regardless of your politics or ethnicity.
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Post by Bentley on Jun 9, 2024 13:20:23 GMT
The cult of woke lefties might see that as far right wing racism…. I think most people, including most in the centre-right, would regard not voting for someone because they're black as being racist. But that’s not what he said is it ? Once again the knee jerk accusation of racism from a leftie who couldn’t be bothered to check before it posted . |
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Post by Bentley on Jun 9, 2024 13:21:15 GMT
I came here to discuss politics, not to constantly explain how comments like those below could be viewed as racist (and that's being generous) 'ethnic minorities born in the UK are still foreigners' 'ethnic minorities shouldn't be allowed to hold high office' and 'I wouldn't vote for a black person' I don't think this forum is for me. I hope some of you eventually change course in your attitudes. I wish you all peace, love and happiness, regardless of your politics or ethnicity. Bye Hermy . See you in your next guise♥️ |
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Post by Bentley on Jun 9, 2024 13:24:33 GMT
Would it be wrong for a black person to vote for a black candidate rather than a white one ?
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Post by jonksy on Jun 9, 2024 13:32:51 GMT
I came here to discuss politics, not to constantly explain how comments like those below could be viewed as racist (and that's being generous) 'ethnic minorities born in the UK are still foreigners' 'ethnic minorities shouldn't be allowed to hold high office' and 'I wouldn't vote for a black person' I don't think this forum is for me. I hope some of you eventually change course in your attitudes. I wish you all peace, love and happiness, regardless of your politics or ethnicity. So what user name will you use on your NEXT return? |
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Post by happyhornet3 on Jun 9, 2024 14:07:36 GMT
"However it must be acknowledged that they may be part of a culture and/ or group who do not have the majority of the UK as their priority." You honestly believe that's confined to ethnic minorities? Really? It is not a unique problem, no one says it is. This is why diversity is a problem and seeking diversity does not of necessity bring benefits. As a generality Muslims want Muslims to represent them, black people want black people and white people want white people. In only one group is this seen as unacceptable. You're making a lot of assumptions here, as a white person I for one will thank you not to speak for me. I vote for whoever I think is best placed to make and keep Britain safe and prosperous, I couldn't care less about their ethnicity. |
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Post by Fairsociety on Jun 9, 2024 14:26:40 GMT
Take no notice to the race baiters, even though the Irish are white, I still call them foreigners just by their accent, so far no one has ever called any one racist if you call a Irish person living in Britain a foreigner.
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Post by om15 on Jun 9, 2024 14:39:27 GMT
I live in a rural community, the people in my village have an ancestry line that goes back to the Normans, they earn their living working on farms and in agricultural business, their interests and pursuits probably haven't changed much from those of their grandparents, they like fishing, fox hunting, football and darts matches in the village pub.
They will vote for someone who understands their lifestyle, their interests and someone who will try to protect their living when voting in Westminster. The colour of that person doesn't come into it, but the chances are that their favorite candidate will be white, wear wellington boots and drink cider, are they racist do you think?
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Post by ratcliff on Jun 9, 2024 14:41:49 GMT
Is Cliff Richard, who was born in India and whose father was born in India, eligible for high office? Wasn't Freddie Mercury born in India too? Joanna Lumley too? |
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Post by om15 on Jun 9, 2024 14:45:02 GMT
Cliff Richard's great grandmother was half Welsh and half Spanish, that would preclude him in my book.
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