Society and Culture – Page 109

Patriotism Part 2

First and foremost, patriotism is a concept which brings people together. A sense of solidarity and love for our country is a sentiment which binds. It is a shared feeling and common goal to do what’s best for the nation as a whole and be supportive throughout this quest. This I deeply agree with, so… Continue reading Patriotism Part 2

Patriotism Part 1

Patriotism or national pride is the feeling of love, devotion and sense of attachment to a homeland and alliance with other citizens who share the same sentiment. This attachment can be a combination of many different feelings relating to one’s own homeland, including ethnic, cultural, political or historical aspects. What is wrong with the above?… Continue reading Patriotism Part 1

Aug 2020. US Police Shoot Black Man Part 2

August 2020. At least three buildings were on fire tonight in Kenosha, Wisconsin, as protests continue over the police shooting of Jacob Blake. The buildings include a furniture supply store, an automotive repair business, and a Department of Corrections field office. A dump truck was also set on fire. The Kenosha Police Department did not immediately… Continue reading Aug 2020. US Police Shoot Black Man Part 2

Nigel Farage meets Douglas Murray Part 1

Nigel Farage meets Douglas Murray – “Douglas is one of the most important intellectuals on the right of British politics. His bestselling books are a must-read for those that want to win the battle of ideas. In this episode of Stepping Up, I ask Douglas if he’s an even bigger controversialist than me…” Douglas Murray… Continue reading Nigel Farage meets Douglas Murray Part 1

Aug 2020. Allegations of Bullying in UK Gymnastics

Amanda Reddin, who is due to take charge of the Team GB women gymnasts at next year’s Olympics, says she completely refutes ITV’s report. Britain’s top women’s gymnastics coach has been dragged into the sport’s abuse scandal amid claims she had been subject of a number of complaints over several decades. ITV News also alleged… Continue reading Aug 2020. Allegations of Bullying in UK Gymnastics

Patriotism Part 1

Western Culture under Attack Part 15

Over the years @UKBLM has pursued some bizarre campaigns, many of which have little obvious link to race relations. Their very first public protest, after being formed in July 2016, was to blockade several major airports on the basis climate change is ‘racist’. Since the demonstrators arrested at one such protest at London’s City airport… Continue reading Western Culture under Attack Part 15

Aug 2020. US Police Shoot Black Man Part 1

August 2020. Protests have erupted in the US state of Wisconsin after police shot a black man many times while responding to what they said was a domestic incident. The man, identified as Jacob Blake, was taken to hospital for surgery and is now in intensive care, his family said. Video posted online appears to… Continue reading Aug 2020. US Police Shoot Black Man Part 1

Western Culture under Attack Part 14

In a BBC interview, the Labour Party Leader, Sir Keir Starmer, sought to distance himself from @UKBLM, saying he took the knee to support the wider anti-racism movement, rather than this organisation. He stressed: ‘Nobody should be saying anything about defunding the police.’ Black Lives Matter UK responded via Twitter, saying that when he was… Continue reading Western Culture under Attack Part 14

Western Culture under Attack Part 13

Allegations of anti-Semitism against Black Lives Matter UK are particularly awkward for Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. Last month, he posed for photographers while he ‘took the knee’ in his office, as shadow justice secretary David Lammy attacked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab for declining to do so. What’s more, Sir Keir recently sacked shadow education… Continue reading Western Culture under Attack Part 13