sadoldgit Posted 3 hours ago Posted 3 hours ago 20 minutes ago, Sir Ralph said: Lets deal in real evidence again, rather than here say or perception. Here is an assessment of the least racist countries in the World. We are 16th in that list so we dont have a racism problem. Some of the things you referenced to arent racist. It doesnt help when people overplay it. Do you have evidence that, compared to most other countries we have a racism problem? https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/least-racist-countries Ask people with brown skin, black skin, Muslims, Jews about their daily experiences, the vast majority of which are not recorded or make the news. Ask the people who fronted the Black Lives Matter campaign or the take the knee protests. Read the reports about institutional racism in police forces. If you are standing in a queue in a supermarket and someone walks past you and tells you to go back to your own country, do you think that a league table will make any difference to how you feel?
Sir Ralph Posted 3 hours ago Posted 3 hours ago (edited) 17 minutes ago, sadoldgit said: Ask people with brown skin, black skin, Muslims, Jews about their daily experiences, the vast majority of which are not recorded or make the news. Ask the people who fronted the Black Lives Matter campaign or the take the knee protests. Read the reports about institutional racism in police forces. If you are standing in a queue in a supermarket and someone walks past you and tells you to go back to your own country, do you think that a league table will make any difference to how you feel? I don't disagree that individual people may experience true racism at certain times, that includes people of all colours and races and something that should be called out. I would be stupid to deny it happens at all. The rape gangs is race related too and that is the most disgusting form of racism I'm aware of in this country. However, you need to look at overall whether the country has an issue with racism and how serious a problem we really have. I've given you evidence from a worldwide survey, which does not have any form of agenda in relation to the UK. You have given here say and perception and possibly your own experience, which I agree is not acceptable. However, it needs to stand up against evidence (unless you have evidence of course relating to seriousness of the issue compared to other countries?). I would honestly suggest going and staying in a truly racist country and you will see the difference. Edited 2 hours ago by Sir Ralph
sadoldgit Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago (edited) Evidence? Between 2013 and 2023 there was a 190% increase in reported race hate crimes. Reported. Makes you wonder about how many were not reported and what the true figure is. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgjyqz1xp9zo.amp Edited 2 hours ago by sadoldgit
Sir Ralph Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago 4 minutes ago, sadoldgit said: Evidence? Between 2013 and 2023 there was a 190% increase in reported race hate crimes. Reported. Makes you wonder about how many were not reported and what the true figure is. So this is evidence of a potential increase. Does this relate to convictions or reports of alleged hate crimes?
sadoldgit Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago (edited) 2 minutes ago, Sir Ralph said: So this is evidence of a potential increase. Does this relate to convictions or reports of alleged hate crimes? https://theconversation.com/is-racism-becoming-more-acceptable-in-the-uk-269838 https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/opinions/2025/7/29/the-uk-is-slipping-into-racist-dystopia Edited 2 hours ago by sadoldgit Added text
Sir Ralph Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago 1 minute ago, sadoldgit said: https://theconversation.com/is-racism-becoming-more-acceptable-in-the-uk-269838 Sorry where does it explain the figure you mentioned?
sadoldgit Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago 1 minute ago, Sir Ralph said: Sorry where does it explain the figure you mentioned? https://observer.co.uk/news/opinion-and-ideas/article/politically-acceptable-uk-racism-is-on-the-rise-and-worse-this-is-under-progressive-labour-rule You can put your head in the sand, but you really need to try and find reasons not to disbelieve what people tell you.
Sir Ralph Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago (edited) 14 minutes ago, sadoldgit said: https://observer.co.uk/news/opinion-and-ideas/article/politically-acceptable-uk-racism-is-on-the-rise-and-worse-this-is-under-progressive-labour-rule You can put your head in the sand, but you really need to try and find reasons not to disbelieve what people tell you. How am I putting my head in the sand?! I asked for clarity on evidence you provided to understand whether these are real incidents that have been convicted or been bolstered by claims of racism that werent. You can also send me lots of articles from left leaning publications but they dont mean anything as they are opinions. I can send you a lot of other opinions that say the UK is not racist but I wouldnt cause they are opinions. Thats why we deal in facts or impartially founded evidence, hence my question. If you are able to answer my question I am happy to understand it better I gave you evidence in the Worldwide Survey and you didnt question the evidence within that so I assume you accept it? Have you read the Review by the Sewell Commission? Edited 2 hours ago by Sir Ralph
sadoldgit Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago 9 minutes ago, Sir Ralph said: How am I putting my head in the sand?! I asked for clarity on evidence you provided to understand whether these are real incidents that have been convicted or been bolstered by claims of racism that werent. You can also send me lots of articles from left leaning publications but they dont mean anything as they are opinions. I will accept facts, hence my question. I gave you evidence in the Worldwide Survey and you didnt question the evidence within that so I assume you accept it? Have you read the Review by the Sewell Commission? Left leaning? What has that got to do with anything? Who do I listen to? A random bloke on the internet who bases his opinions on perceived left/right bias or members of racial and religious minorities who are sharing their experiences about what is happening to them? I can provide plenty of evidence that actual race crimes are increasing if you really aren’t bothered about these people’s every day experiences. I guess you only believe woman when they say they have been sexually assaulted too if there is a legal conviction to back up the claim?
Sir Ralph Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago (edited) 4 minutes ago, sadoldgit said: Left leaning? What has that got to do with anything? Who do I listen to? A random bloke on the internet who bases his opinions on perceived left/right bias or members of racial and religious minorities who are sharing their experiences about what is happening to them? I can provide plenty of evidence that actual race crimes are increasing if you really aren’t bothered about these people’s every day experiences. I guess you only believe woman when they say they have been sexually assaulted too if there is a legal conviction to back up the claim? Please share the evidence as I said but you need to share real convictions. Left leaning publications will clearly be more sensitive around these types of issues. In the same way right leaning publications will highlight other issues. Thats why they are not fully reliable but balanced evidence is. Surely you agree with that? Edited 2 hours ago by Sir Ralph
AlexLaw76 Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago 2 minutes ago, Sir Ralph said: Please share the evidence as I said. Left leaning publications will clearly be more sensitive around these types of issues. In the same way right leaning publications will highlight other issues. Thats why they are not fully reliable but balanced evidence is. Surely you agree with that? *waits for Guardian links*
sadoldgit Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago Just now, Sir Ralph said: Please share the evidence as I said. In the year up to March 2025 there was a 6% increase in race hate crimes. During the same period religious hate crimes increased by 3%. Muslim hate crime in particular increased by 19%. I gave you a ten year figure earlier of an increase of 190%. You could also try listening to people’s personal experiences if you want to know how it affects them. It lands for more powerfully than looking at a bunch of figures.
sadoldgit Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago 30 minutes ago, Sir Ralph said: So this is evidence of a potential increase. Does this relate to convictions or reports of alleged hate crimes? As it says clearly. These are reported crimes and is not a “potential” increase. It is an actual increase. These are only the crimes that are reported. As I am sure you understand, many more go unreported.
Sir Ralph Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago 2 minutes ago, sadoldgit said: In the year up to March 2025 there was a 6% increase in race hate crimes. During the same period religious hate crimes increased by 3%. Muslim hate crime in particular increased by 19%. I gave you a ten year figure earlier of an increase of 190%. You could also try listening to people’s personal experiences if you want to know how it affects them. It lands for more powerfully than looking at a bunch of figures. Yes I know, but were these convictions or allegations of crimes made to the police?
whelk Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago Makes you wonder why so many want to come to such a racist country. SOG you are so desperate to go looking for things that upset you. Stop obsessing over racists
whelk Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago 7 minutes ago, sadoldgit said: As it says clearly. These are reported crimes and is not a “potential” increase. It is an actual increase. These are only the crimes that are reported. As I am sure you understand, many more go unreported. Is criticising Bellingham a racist hate crime?
sadoldgit Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago (edited) 6 minutes ago, Sir Ralph said: Yes I know, but were these convictions or allegations of crimes made to the police? Are you nic? They are “reported” which means they are “reported” to the police. The CPS said there was an 86% success rate in these prosecutions. What interests me is why you are only bothered about stats but don’t seem remotely concerned by personal experiences. Edited 2 hours ago by sadoldgit
Sir Ralph Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago (edited) 21 minutes ago, sadoldgit said: Are you nic? They are “reported” which means they are “reported” to the police. The CPS said there was an 86% success rate in these prosecutions. What interests me is why you are only bothered about stats but don’t seem remotely concerned by personal experiences. It appears that the police have changed the way they record hate crimes which means more are now recorded. I dont know if your figures are convictions or allegations but the change in recording will skew the increase and this is acknowledged by the Government. Look, I can accept that people may experience more hate crimes because of the current political situation, etc. However, I think the increase you showed is skewed for the reason I said. However, the evidence still shows that, even if there is an increase, the UK is not a racist country. I agree we need to guard against a rise in racism but its not a big issue in this country as I have evidenced. I deal in facts because lived experiences, whilst they can be valid, are different for each person and one persons experience doesnt mean its a societal trend or problem. Its why society is so fucked nowadays. We have moved away from truth and facts. I feel bad for any bad experiences you have had though, genuinely. Edited 1 hour ago by Sir Ralph
The Kraken Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago 2 minutes ago, whelk said: Makes you wonder why so many want to come to such a racist country. SOG you are so desperate to go looking for things that upset you. Stop obsessing over racists It’s also completely asinine to make out that only the UK is seeing a rise in racism. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-67217771
Sir Ralph Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago 1 minute ago, The Kraken said: It’s also completely asinine to make out that only the UK is seeing a rise in racism. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-67217771 Its the bloke who doesnt answer questions...hello. You got the answer to my question yet?
The Kraken Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago Just now, Sir Ralph said: Its the bloke who doesnt answer questions...hello. You got the answer to my question yet? No mate, really couldn’t be bothered 👍
Sir Ralph Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago 1 minute ago, The Kraken said: No mate, really couldn’t be bothered 👍 Its ok I knew you couldnt answer it. Better luck next time hey
The Kraken Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago Just now, Sir Ralph said: It’s ok I knew you couldnt answer it. Better luck next time hey Cor yeah, hope so.
Sir Ralph Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago 2 minutes ago, The Kraken said: Cor yeah, hope so. Have a good day👍
whelk Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago 12 minutes ago, The Kraken said: It’s also completely asinine to make out that only the UK is seeing a rise in racism. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-67217771 Playing devils advocate on the statistics but wouldn’t hate crimes expect to rise if there are more people from different ethnicities coming into West, so more potential victims?
The Kraken Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago 9 minutes ago, whelk said: Playing devils advocate on the statistics but wouldn’t hate crimes expect to rise if there are more people from different ethnicities coming into West, so more potential victims? Yep, that’s certainly one factor among many that you’d need to apply. Just saying “racism is on the rise” is a bit meaningless without providing any context.
sadoldgit Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago 48 minutes ago, Sir Ralph said: It appears that the police have changed the way they record hate crimes which means more are now recorded. I dont know if your figures are convictions or allegations but the change in recording will skew the increase and this is acknowledged by the Government. Look, I can accept that people may experience more hate crimes because of the current political situation, etc. However, I think the increase you showed is skewed for the reason I said. However, the evidence still shows that, even if there is an increase, the UK is not a racist country. I agree we need to guard against a rise in racism but its not a big issue in this country as I have evidenced. I deal in facts because lived experiences, whilst they can be valid, are different for each person and one persons experience doesnt mean its a societal trend or problem. Its why society is so fucked nowadays. We have moved away from truth and facts. I feel bad for any bad experiences you have had though, genuinely. There is plenty of official evidence on the internet if you care to look. There is a big difference between being a tolerant country and being a racist country. I’d also be interested in how you define a racist country. I’m sure many countries are tolerant and are not seen as being racist, but that doesn’t mean to say that they don’t have serious issues with racism. The fact that it is being talked about virtually every day shows that it is a serious issue, surely? If an Asian guy came up to you, clearly upset, and told you that he had just been called a fkin p*** and was told to go back to his own country, would you show him empathy or tell him to go away and come back when the perpetrator had been charged and convicted?
sadoldgit Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago 1 hour ago, Sir Ralph said: Please share the evidence as I said but you need to share real convictions. Left leaning publications will clearly be more sensitive around these types of issues. In the same way right leaning publications will highlight other issues. Thats why they are not fully reliable but balanced evidence is. Surely you agree with that? I think that you are just desperately trying to pretend this isn’t a serious issue.
Sir Ralph Posted 58 minutes ago Posted 58 minutes ago (edited) 8 minutes ago, sadoldgit said: I think that you are just desperately trying to pretend this isn’t a serious issue. No im not I don’t think it is. Like I said I deal in facts and evidence Edited 57 minutes ago by Sir Ralph
sadoldgit Posted 57 minutes ago Posted 57 minutes ago 1 hour ago, Sir Ralph said: Have you read the Review by the Sewell Commission? You say you deal in facts, you might recall then that it is a fact to say that the Sewell Commission’s report was widely discredited. One group said that it was a “deliberate attempt to whitewash institutional racism.” Keir Starmer himself was “deeply disappointed” with it.
Sir Ralph Posted 54 minutes ago Posted 54 minutes ago (edited) 2 minutes ago, sadoldgit said: You say you deal in facts, you might recall then that it is a fact to say that the Sewell Commission’s report was widely discredited. One group said that it was a “deliberate attempt to whitewash institutional racism.” Keir Starmer himself was “deeply disappointed” with it. Well it was an independent review. I suspect some people didn’t like the outcome cause it didn’t fit with their preconceptions. I attach more weight to that review than Starmers flip flop opinion. What about the world wide survey (not political) that I sent - that has no weight as evidence to you? If it doesn’t why do you disagree with its findings. I really think you should visit some other countries and then you would understand how tolerant this country is Edited 53 minutes ago by Sir Ralph
sadoldgit Posted 54 minutes ago Posted 54 minutes ago 1 minute ago, Sir Ralph said: No im not I don’t think it is. Yet you are constantly trying to ignore both hard factual evidence along with compelling anecdotal evidence. Ok. What about the thousands of emails displaying racial hatred that are shared in the media but do not get taken to the police for action. Do you discount those?
sadoldgit Posted 52 minutes ago Posted 52 minutes ago Just now, Sir Ralph said: Well it was an independent view. I attach more weight to that than Starmers flip flop opinion. What about the world wide survey (not political) that I sent - that has no weight as evidence to you? If it doesn’t why do you disagree with its findings. I really think you should visit some other countries and then you would understand how tolerant this country is Oh dear. It wasn’t just Starmer. The report was pulled apart and criticised by many people. You would know that if you were a true fact seeker and unbiased in this matter.
whelk Posted 28 minutes ago Posted 28 minutes ago 38 minutes ago, sadoldgit said: If an Asian guy came up to you, clearly upset, and told you that he had just been called a fkin p*** and was told to go back to his own country, would you show him empathy or tell him to go away and come back when the perpetrator had been charged and convicted? Presumably you would also apply this anecdotal guff if someone came up to you and said I’ve just been robbed by a Somalian immigrant with a knife, as clear evidence of high violent crime rates amongst Somalians?
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