This might be the most embarrassing video of any politician I've ever seen, and I include Marion Berry in that statement.
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“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
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How unpopular has Starmer's term been? Labor just lost a historic number of seats.
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
England
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
England
Keir Starmer is a complete twat, but I agree with this move.
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
England
I read this book (Open Borders) a few years ago, and it makes a persuasive argument about open borders, liberal immigration policies, etc.
But I couldn't help but feel it was just wrong.
I read this weekend about a study showing how the children of Muslim immigrant, in liberal Western European society(-ies?) still think that Muslim rules should be laws. And you know what? I 0% want that.
But I couldn't help but feel it was just wrong.
I read this weekend about a study showing how the children of Muslim immigrant, in liberal Western European society(-ies?) still think that Muslim rules should be laws. And you know what? I 0% want that.
It's not me, it's someone else.
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“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
England
Has England lost their fucking minds?
They lock up people for posting opinions online, won't prosecute immigrants who commit rape (more rapes this year than the past decade combined or some shit), but they will go after you for catcalling...
This is what happens when you rule based on virtue signaling.
They lock up people for posting opinions online, won't prosecute immigrants who commit rape (more rapes this year than the past decade combined or some shit), but they will go after you for catcalling...
This is what happens when you rule based on virtue signaling.
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
England
The reason this is bad is because it's subjective and prejudiced at every level. Not to mention I'm sure free speech advocates will have something to say about it.
Are guys who, literally, catcall women idiots? Unquestionably. Are they criminal? No.
It's very Minority Report to think that someone that honks at a cute girl will ultimately commit a rape. Not to mention insanely bigoted and sexist. I've been catcalled by women. Yet, there doesn't seem to be an emphasis there.
Side note: "But you're a man and there's no physical threat to you". That's something that will be argued by women not realizing how it contradicts their "women and men are equal in every way" arguments.
Did you hear the cop say "stares"? If we're tossing guys in jail for, let's say, whistling at a cute woman, then it's not a stretch to toss them in jail for staring...or what is perceived to be staring. People zone out and stare all the time. Better hope your head isn't aimed at a woman!
If a male runner passes them and says, "Morning lovely ladies", is that 20 years in jail? What if a woman runs by and says the same? Now you've got the cops writing tickets and making arrests based on what they think intent was, which is not ok.
And what's next? Do we lock up someone for calling someone else an asshole because that will obviously lead to assault and/or murder?
This behavior isn't criminal, and thus, shouldn't be handled by police. It should have been taught in the home by the parents, but you know, we can't ask parents to actual raise their kids here in 2025.
Are guys who, literally, catcall women idiots? Unquestionably. Are they criminal? No.
It's very Minority Report to think that someone that honks at a cute girl will ultimately commit a rape. Not to mention insanely bigoted and sexist. I've been catcalled by women. Yet, there doesn't seem to be an emphasis there.
Side note: "But you're a man and there's no physical threat to you". That's something that will be argued by women not realizing how it contradicts their "women and men are equal in every way" arguments.
Did you hear the cop say "stares"? If we're tossing guys in jail for, let's say, whistling at a cute woman, then it's not a stretch to toss them in jail for staring...or what is perceived to be staring. People zone out and stare all the time. Better hope your head isn't aimed at a woman!
If a male runner passes them and says, "Morning lovely ladies", is that 20 years in jail? What if a woman runs by and says the same? Now you've got the cops writing tickets and making arrests based on what they think intent was, which is not ok.
And what's next? Do we lock up someone for calling someone else an asshole because that will obviously lead to assault and/or murder?
This behavior isn't criminal, and thus, shouldn't be handled by police. It should have been taught in the home by the parents, but you know, we can't ask parents to actual raise their kids here in 2025.
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
England
It's a small form of harassment. And it's one thing to be like "You hot"/honk versus more than 1 comment/action/etc.
It is different being a man. Even when I got sexually assaulted by a woman, I knew I was in control and could remove her or myself from the situation without issue.
I think it's fine for the police to intervene and say something. I wouldn't say it's go to jail, unless it's higher harassment.
It's not me, it's someone else.
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Sure, but there are so many similar forms of harassment that apply to men and women that they're ignoring. And yes, while I disagree with the waste of time and resources this represents, I would tell them a line needs to be crossed before action should be taken. A simple honk is fine. A guy yelling "Wow" out his window while driving bye is fine. A single wolf whistle as they run bye is ok. Don't get me wrong, all are stupid and only show the woman why you're not worth her time, just saying that none are "harassment that needs to be punished". People that follow them. People rubbing their dicks while saying things. Etc. Those I'm fine getting a talking to.
And BTW, if you think women wouldn't complain once all catcalling stopped, you're delulu.
Of course, because we understand science and reality. Men are stronger. Except...women DO rape men. Usually they use other means of power to do so, whether it's a position of authority, age (I couldn't fight back when I was a kid), alcohol/drugs, blackmail, etc. And yes, there are the rare cases of a woman overpowering a man sexually.
In a country where they're not prosecuting rape (because of who is doing it), arresting people for saying mean things online (including non-offensive things just differing opinions), and have quite a large spike in violent crime for some reason... I think this program is ultimately a waste of resources and targeting the wrong people.
It's a dog and pony show while actual rapists are having a field day.
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
England
There are people working very hard to eliminate any moments where a parent is involved in their kids' lives.
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
England
"Progress"
I'm sure this has nothing to do with the large influx of certain people...
The NHS praises the benefits of 1st cousin marriages.
I'm sure this has nothing to do with the large influx of certain people...
The NHS praises the benefits of 1st cousin marriages.
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
England
This is beyond ridiculous.
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
England
A government that holds the top spot for arresting its own citizens for speech puts out a statement supporting a man arresting by his government for speech.
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
England
Good shit going on in England.
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
England
Hmm, interesting. I wonder why.
It's about England's overreach of the digital ID, which in the span of months went from "it'll help us with immigration" to "they're now mandatory to work". All 100% true. However, it also covered a potential program where they were going to demand all hardware developers pre-install software on all PCs, laptops, smartphones, etc. in the name of preventing child porn. I wonder if that part was faked or simply proposed and not yet law?
Not outlandish considering India is attempting the same thing right now. (Although, I don't think it's about child porn there?)
It's about England's overreach of the digital ID, which in the span of months went from "it'll help us with immigration" to "they're now mandatory to work". All 100% true. However, it also covered a potential program where they were going to demand all hardware developers pre-install software on all PCs, laptops, smartphones, etc. in the name of preventing child porn. I wonder if that part was faked or simply proposed and not yet law?
Not outlandish considering India is attempting the same thing right now. (Although, I don't think it's about child porn there?)
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell