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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Boris Johnson has been told to apologise for his remark that " ladies in Burkhas look like post boxes"!! Is that really a racist remark!

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By *eal_curves_is_backWoman
over a year ago

London

No.

No one is born wearing a burka.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Which race was offended or targeted?

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke

No, it's a funny observation

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By *eeBee67Man
over a year ago

Masked and Distant

Personally I think not a racist comment.

Are we, and politicians not allowed to have opinions anymore?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not a racist remark.

Post boxist, yes

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By *riefcase_WankerMan
over a year ago

Milton Keynes

Not racist, but displays his typical carefree attitude towards accuracy...who wears a red burkha?

My mate's kid cracked me up recently. We were up visiting a friend near (very multicultural) Leicester, and the other friend was from (very white) Brighton.

The kid wanted a ride in my car, and as we're heading into town we stop at some traffic lights and a lady in a burkha crosses. He gets all excited and goes "LOOK! LOOK! IT'S A NINJA!!!"

I'm trying to stifle my chuckles and tell him "No lad, it's a Muslim" and he responds disappointly "Oh...yeah...I guess a ninja wouldn't shop at Aldi, would they?"

It killed me. The tears were still rolling down my face about 10 minutes later

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By *edbath 5Man
over a year ago

london

I love the islamophobic shouts. The peaceful religion do get angry when you mention anything to do with them don’t they. As do r the far left. Oh dear.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No its just Boris being Boris

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Yes.

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By *eeBee67Man
over a year ago

Masked and Distant

Not all women of that particular religion wear them so how can it be racist?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

How can you say it's not racist if none of you are Muslim or wear a burkha? Until you have or are put in that situation how can we judge what that person can feel. It's not about what you say but what the person feels.

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By *oan of DArcCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow


"I love the islamophobic shouts. The peaceful religion do get angry when you mention anything to do with them don’t they. As do r the far left. Oh dear. "

Matched only by the shouts of the far right.

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By *eeBee67Man
over a year ago

Masked and Distant


"How can you say it's not racist if none of you are Muslim or wear a burkha? Until you have or are put in that situation how can we judge what that person can feel. It's not about what you say but what the person feels. "

Because we are allowed an opinion.

Can I then claim that any comment, which I might find offensive about anything I wear or do is racist against me?

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By *riefcase_WankerMan
over a year ago

Milton Keynes


"As do r the far left. Oh dear. "

You *do* realise that by specifying 'far left' you're referring to those at the extreme end of the political spectrum, and that therefore your point is, in essence, complaining about the lack of moderate extremists...

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By *eeBee67Man
over a year ago

Masked and Distant


"I love the islamophobic shouts. The peaceful religion do get angry when you mention anything to do with them don’t they. As do r the far left. Oh dear.

Matched only by the shouts of the far right."

Do the middle of the road "liberals" ever get angry about anything?

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By *riefcase_WankerMan
over a year ago

Milton Keynes


"I love the islamophobic shouts. The peaceful religion do get angry when you mention anything to do with them don’t they. As do r the far left. Oh dear.

Matched only by the shouts of the far right.

Do the middle of the road "liberals" ever get angry about anything?"

Waitrose running out of quinoa?

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By *tonMessCouple
over a year ago

Slough Windsor ish

Boris Johnson; Giving The Duke of Edinburgh a run for his money in the Ghaff Stakes.

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By *eeBee67Man
over a year ago

Masked and Distant


"I love the islamophobic shouts. The peaceful religion do get angry when you mention anything to do with them don’t they. As do r the far left. Oh dear.

Matched only by the shouts of the far right.

Do the middle of the road "liberals" ever get angry about anything?

Waitrose running out of quinoa?

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By *m3232Man
over a year ago

maidenhead


"Boris Johnson has been told to apologise for his remark that " ladies in Burkhas look like post boxes"!! Is that really a racist remark! "

No it’s not. It just means there sense of style is very poor. Or if you look at it the other way it hides how ugly they are.

It should be banned cover up yes but not the main identification of any person.

I wouldn’t be allowed to fill up a motorcycle in a petrol station hiding my face.

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke


"I love the islamophobic shouts. The peaceful religion do get angry when you mention anything to do with them don’t they. As do r the far left. Oh dear.

Matched only by the shouts of the far right.

Do the middle of the road "liberals" ever get angry about anything?"

Yes, we get very angry at extremists trying to get their ideology written into law

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The man could possibly be the leader of the Conservative party. Will the defectors vote LibDem or Green Party I wonder.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"Boris Johnson; Giving The Duke of Edinburgh a run for his money in the Ghaff Stakes. "

It's not a gaff. It's carefully crafted rhetoric that sits alongside his piccaninny, and other such, comments.

He's being advised by Bannon. He's setting out his stall for leader. He's relying on everyone just dismissing it as 'Boris being Boris' and it's all working.

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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago

Hereford


"I love the islamophobic shouts. The peaceful religion do get angry when you mention anything to do with them don’t they. As do r the far left. Oh dear. "

Why would criticism of Islam upset the far left? The far left is predominantly antitheist.

Making fun of an entire swathe of people because they are foreign and "look funny"... possibly.

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By *onnie And Clyde9070Couple
over a year ago

Leeds

How can you be racist against a religion?

Black, white, Asian, English, French, American, Australian...

All the above and more have people who have chosen to become Moslem and as part of their choice certain requirements are made rewarding clothing etc. Given these facts how on Earth is Boris Johnson's comment racist?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's Boris being the arsehole that Boris is. Is it racist? No. Is it insensitive? Does it have racist undertones? And does it show a lack of respect and understanding of other cultures? Yes on all counts.

Had it come from Prince Phillip it would almost be expected but from a man who was until recently was foreign secretary, who was mayor of one of the most culturally diverse cities on earth and me who remains MP for a constituancy with a diverse racial demographic, well it's not okay really is it?

But this was no casual comment, he's mastered the buffoon act well and he's gauging opinion and response to this make no mistakes about that

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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago

Hereford


"Boris Johnson; Giving The Duke of Edinburgh a run for his money in the Ghaff Stakes.

It's not a gaff. It's carefully crafted rhetoric that sits alongside his piccaninny, and other such, comments.

He's being advised by Bannon. He's setting out his stall for leader. He's relying on everyone just dismissing it as 'Boris being Boris' and it's all working.

"

Presumably to target the support of UKIP'ers as they seem to be the sort of people who like to re-enaxt their own little "Kristalnacht"....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By *rwhite30Man
over a year ago

deptford London

not racist in any way at all

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By *rwhite30Man
over a year ago

deptford London


"Not racist at all. They could consider wearing some shiny red sunglasses though with the Burka and they’d resemble KIT from Night Rider "

hahahahahha comedy gold

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke


"The man could possibly be the leader of the Conservative party. Will the defectors vote LibDem or Green Party I wonder."

Possibly but won't. It's mogg time now. Time to have an election with a proper conservative against a proper marxist.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It is not Racist at all, it is his opinion and it is pure common sense.

When people where a Burka, the British people have no idea who is behind that Burka!

What photograph is on their Passport or Driving Licence?

The UK's most wanted terrorist escaped the country disguised as a female wearing a Burka.

The Burka can be intimidating.

We are a Western country, ban the Burka. If they do not like it, we are a democratic country, they are free to leave and live in a Muslim country.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The man could possibly be the leader of the Conservative party. Will the defectors vote LibDem or Green Party I wonder.

Possibly but won't. It's mogg time now. Time to have an election with a proper conservative against a proper marxist. "

I'm not very politically minded but I saw Mogg's grilling of David Davis on the exit of the EU and he impressed me a little.

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke


"It is not Racist at all, it is his opinion and it is pure common sense.

When people where a Burka, the British people have no idea who is behind that Burka!

What photograph is on their Passport or Driving Licence?

The UK's most wanted terrorist escaped the country disguised as a female wearing a Burka.

The Burka can be intimidating.

We are a Western country, ban the Burka. If they do not like it, we are a democratic country, they are free to leave and live in a Muslim country."

I don't think you should ban the Burka. I think concealing your face in public should be banned, that would include chavs who pull scarves over their faces to avoid being caught committing crimes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It is not Racist at all, it is his opinion and it is pure common sense.

When people where a Burka, the British people have no idea who is behind that Burka!

What photograph is on their Passport or Driving Licence?

The UK's most wanted terrorist escaped the country disguised as a female wearing a Burka.

The Burka can be intimidating.

We are a Western country, ban the Burka. If they do not like it, we are a democratic country, they are free to leave and live in a Muslim country."

I read that in, Austria I think it was, a woman had her head wear torn from her head by a man-and was subsequently fined for wearing it.

I wouldn't want that to happen in my country.

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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago

Hereford

A pedant writes:

Johnson hasn't been accused of racism, but Islamophobia.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's not racist at all. The burka is worn by many races but by one religion. It's quite simple really.

Far too many people use the word racist to gain attention for their cause.

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke


"The man could possibly be the leader of the Conservative party. Will the defectors vote LibDem or Green Party I wonder.

Possibly but won't. It's mogg time now. Time to have an election with a proper conservative against a proper marxist.

I'm not very politically minded but I saw Mogg's grilling of David Davis on the exit of the EU and he impressed me a little. "

He's phenomenal in debates. I don't actually agree with him on several issues but he presents himself very well. It would just be nice to have a conservative leader who is actually conservative.

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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago

Hereford


"It is not Racist at all, it is his opinion and it is pure common sense.

When people where a Burka, the British people have no idea who is behind that Burka!

What photograph is on their Passport or Driving Licence?

The UK's most wanted terrorist escaped the country disguised as a female wearing a Burka.

The Burka can be intimidating.

We are a Western country, ban the Burka. If they do not like it, we are a democratic country, they are free to leave and live in a Muslim country.

I don't think you should ban the Burka. I think concealing your face in public should be banned, that would include chavs who pull scarves over their faces to avoid being caught committing crimes. "

The hat police?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"How can you be racist against a religion?

Black, white, Asian, English, French, American, Australian...

All the above and more have people who have chosen to become Moslem and as part of their choice certain requirements are made rewarding clothing etc. Given these facts how on Earth is Boris Johnson's comment racist?"

It's not racist but could be seen as Islamophobic perhaps?

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke


"A pedant writes:

Johnson hasn't been accused of racism, but Islamophobia. "

So they think he has an irrational fear of Muslims?

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By *rwhite30Man
over a year ago

deptford London


"A pedant writes:

Johnson hasn't been accused of racism, but Islamophobia.

So they think he has an irrational fear of Muslims? "

exactly, not a phobia at all

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By *oan of DArcCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow


"It is not Racist at all, it is his opinion and it is pure common sense.

When people where a Burka, the British people have no idea who is behind that Burka!

What photograph is on their Passport or Driving Licence?

The UK's most wanted terrorist escaped the country disguised as a female wearing a Burka.

The Burka can be intimidating.

We are a Western country, ban the Burka. If they do not like it, we are a democratic country, they are free to leave and live in a Muslim country."

Some people find skinheads intimidating, people with tattoos, piercings.

People in addiction

People suffering from mental illnesses

Football fans

..etc etc

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke


"It is not Racist at all, it is his opinion and it is pure common sense.

When people where a Burka, the British people have no idea who is behind that Burka!

What photograph is on their Passport or Driving Licence?

The UK's most wanted terrorist escaped the country disguised as a female wearing a Burka.

The Burka can be intimidating.

We are a Western country, ban the Burka. If they do not like it, we are a democratic country, they are free to leave and live in a Muslim country.

I don't think you should ban the Burka. I think concealing your face in public should be banned, that would include chavs who pull scarves over their faces to avoid being caught committing crimes.

The hat police? "

Yes, we'd need regulations about the maximum size sunglasses you could wear too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It is not Racist at all, it is his opinion and it is pure common sense.

When people where a Burka, the British people have no idea who is behind that Burka!

What photograph is on their Passport or Driving Licence?

The UK's most wanted terrorist escaped the country disguised as a female wearing a Burka.

The Burka can be intimidating.

We are a Western country, ban the Burka. If they do not like it, we are a democratic country, they are free to leave and live in a Muslim country.

I don't think you should ban the Burka. I think concealing your face in public should be banned, that would include chavs who pull scarves over their faces to avoid being caught committing crimes. "

They scare me, whereas the woman sitting opposite me, in her burqa, with her children, I don't bat an eyelid at; neither does anyone else on the bus.

Sometimes, we even have a little chat-fancy that eh, those women talk.

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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago

Hereford


"A pedant writes:

Johnson hasn't been accused of racism, but Islamophobia.

So they think he has an irrational fear of Muslims? "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A pedant writes:

Johnson hasn't been accused of racism, but Islamophobia.

So they think he has an irrational fear of Muslims? "

I don't. I think he's an idiot who insults people by what they wear etc.

I can't believe how politicians who are constantly making idiots of themselves in public are not dismissed.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It is not Racist at all, it is his opinion and it is pure common sense.

When people where a Burka, the British people have no idea who is behind that Burka!

What photograph is on their Passport or Driving Licence?

The UK's most wanted terrorist escaped the country disguised as a female wearing a Burka.

The Burka can be intimidating.

We are a Western country, ban the Burka. If they do not like it, we are a democratic country, they are free to leave and live in a Muslim country.

I don't think you should ban the Burka. I think concealing your face in public should be banned, that would include chavs who pull scarves over their faces to avoid being caught committing crimes. "

This is already a thing. You have remove balaclava s an helmets but not a burka? An burkas was only introduced in the 70s. This is why people get angry. Double standards

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke


"It is not Racist at all, it is his opinion and it is pure common sense.

When people where a Burka, the British people have no idea who is behind that Burka!

What photograph is on their Passport or Driving Licence?

The UK's most wanted terrorist escaped the country disguised as a female wearing a Burka.

The Burka can be intimidating.

We are a Western country, ban the Burka. If they do not like it, we are a democratic country, they are free to leave and live in a Muslim country.

I don't think you should ban the Burka. I think concealing your face in public should be banned, that would include chavs who pull scarves over their faces to avoid being caught committing crimes.

They scare me, whereas the woman sitting opposite me, in her burqa, with her children, I don't bat an eyelid at; neither does anyone else on the bus.

Sometimes, we even have a little chat-fancy that eh, those women talk."

They don't scare me either, but they do get used in crimes and terrorist attacks. As do balaclavas and other things people conceal their face with. For a long time, the police strategy in this country is to have less police on the street and rely on CCTV footage after the event. People covering their faces get round this policing strategy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The man could possibly be the leader of the Conservative party. Will the defectors vote LibDem or Green Party I wonder.

Possibly but won't. It's mogg time now. Time to have an election with a proper conservative against a proper marxist.

I'm not very politically minded but I saw Mogg's grilling of David Davis on the exit of the EU and he impressed me a little.

He's phenomenal in debates. I don't actually agree with him on several issues but he presents himself very well. It would just be nice to have a conservative leader who is actually conservative. "

I don't really understand what most of them are talking about, but I knew he wasn't happy with us being a vassal state; and what it basically meant.

I'm usually lost by the 4th or 5th sentence that comes out of a politician's mouth.

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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago

Hereford


"A pedant writes:

Johnson hasn't been accused of racism, but Islamophobia.

So they think he has an irrational fear of Muslims?

I don't. I think he's an idiot who insults people by what they wear etc.

I can't believe how politicians who are constantly making idiots of themselves in public are not dismissed.

"

But he isn't - he's been meeting with Bannon et al. and is testing the water. It's the beginning of a leadership bid, and he's trying to bring the alt-right on board.

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke


"A pedant writes:

Johnson hasn't been accused of racism, but Islamophobia.

So they think he has an irrational fear of Muslims?

I don't. I think he's an idiot who insults people by what they wear etc.

I can't believe how politicians who are constantly making idiots of themselves in public are not dismissed.

"

Because then america wouldn't have a president most of the time...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It is not Racist at all, it is his opinion and it is pure common sense.

When people where a Burka, the British people have no idea who is behind that Burka!

What photograph is on their Passport or Driving Licence?

The UK's most wanted terrorist escaped the country disguised as a female wearing a Burka.

The Burka can be intimidating.

We are a Western country, ban the Burka. If they do not like it, we are a democratic country, they are free to leave and live in a Muslim country."

As you say we are a democratic country. So why advocate banning something you don't like? Or does freedom to dress as you choose not extend to everyone?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It is not Racist at all, it is his opinion and it is pure common sense.

When people where a Burka, the British people have no idea who is behind that Burka!

What photograph is on their Passport or Driving Licence?

The UK's most wanted terrorist escaped the country disguised as a female wearing a Burka.

The Burka can be intimidating.

We are a Western country, ban the Burka. If they do not like it, we are a democratic country, they are free to leave and live in a Muslim country.

I don't think you should ban the Burka. I think concealing your face in public should be banned, that would include chavs who pull scarves over their faces to avoid being caught committing crimes.

They scare me, whereas the woman sitting opposite me, in her burqa, with her children, I don't bat an eyelid at; neither does anyone else on the bus.

Sometimes, we even have a little chat-fancy that eh, those women talk.

They don't scare me either, but they do get used in crimes and terrorist attacks. As do balaclavas and other things people conceal their face with. For a long time, the police strategy in this country is to have less police on the street and rely on CCTV footage after the event. People covering their faces get round this policing strategy. "

That has to be a blanket ban on whole face coverings doesn't it; not a 'ban the burqa' crusade.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A pedant writes:

Johnson hasn't been accused of racism, but Islamophobia.

So they think he has an irrational fear of Muslims?

I don't. I think he's an idiot who insults people by what they wear etc.

I can't believe how politicians who are constantly making idiots of themselves in public are not dismissed.

Because then america wouldn't have a president most of the time..."

I've always thought that American presidents were puppets and mouth pieces for the men back stage- until Trump.

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By *oan of DArcCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow


"It is not Racist at all, it is his opinion and it is pure common sense.

When people where a Burka, the British people have no idea who is behind that Burka!

What photograph is on their Passport or Driving Licence?

The UK's most wanted terrorist escaped the country disguised as a female wearing a Burka.

The Burka can be intimidating.

We are a Western country, ban the Burka. If they do not like it, we are a democratic country, they are free to leave and live in a Muslim country.

I don't think you should ban the Burka. I think concealing your face in public should be banned, that would include chavs who pull scarves over their faces to avoid being caught committing crimes.

This is already a thing. You have remove balaclava s an helmets but not a burka? An burkas was only introduced in the 70s. This is why people get angry. Double standards "

Your perfectly entitled to wear a balaclava/helmet in a public place, there is no law against it.

If you're required to prove your identity by a police officer with grounds to establish it it doesn't matter what you're wearing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It is not Racist at all, it is his opinion and it is pure common sense.

When people where a Burka, the British people have no idea who is behind that Burka!

What photograph is on their Passport or Driving Licence?

The UK's most wanted terrorist escaped the country disguised as a female wearing a Burka.

The Burka can be intimidating.

We are a Western country, ban the Burka. If they do not like it, we are a democratic country, they are free to leave and live in a Muslim country.

As you say we are a democratic country. So why advocate banning something you don't like? Or does freedom to dress as you choose not extend to everyone?"

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke


"It is not Racist at all, it is his opinion and it is pure common sense.

When people where a Burka, the British people have no idea who is behind that Burka!

What photograph is on their Passport or Driving Licence?

The UK's most wanted terrorist escaped the country disguised as a female wearing a Burka.

The Burka can be intimidating.

We are a Western country, ban the Burka. If they do not like it, we are a democratic country, they are free to leave and live in a Muslim country.

I don't think you should ban the Burka. I think concealing your face in public should be banned, that would include chavs who pull scarves over their faces to avoid being caught committing crimes.

They scare me, whereas the woman sitting opposite me, in her burqa, with her children, I don't bat an eyelid at; neither does anyone else on the bus.

Sometimes, we even have a little chat-fancy that eh, those women talk.

They don't scare me either, but they do get used in crimes and terrorist attacks. As do balaclavas and other things people conceal their face with. For a long time, the police strategy in this country is to have less police on the street and rely on CCTV footage after the event. People covering their faces get round this policing strategy.

That has to be a blanket ban on whole face coverings doesn't it; not a 'ban the burqa' crusade.

"

Yes that's what I'd like to see. Whenever there's football violence, they always use scarves to cover their faces. Same with violent 'protests'. Burkas specifically don't bother me.

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By *eedsandyMan
over a year ago

Leeds

Except that you would have to remove your balaclava or motorcycle helmet to the Police Officer to prove your identity. A woman wearing a burkha would refuse to do that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It is not Racist at all, it is his opinion and it is pure common sense.

When people where a Burka, the British people have no idea who is behind that Burka!

What photograph is on their Passport or Driving Licence?

The UK's most wanted terrorist escaped the country disguised as a female wearing a Burka.

The Burka can be intimidating.

We are a Western country, ban the Burka. If they do not like it, we are a democratic country, they are free to leave and live in a Muslim country.

Some people find skinheads intimidating, people with tattoos, piercings.

People in addiction

People suffering from mental illnesses

Football fans

..etc etc

"

Yes let’s ban all them too!

Lol. Ridiculous.

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By *eedsandyMan
over a year ago

Leeds


"It is not Racist at all, it is his opinion and it is pure common sense.

When people where a Burka, the British people have no idea who is behind that Burka!

What photograph is on their Passport or Driving Licence?

The UK's most wanted terrorist escaped the country disguised as a female wearing a Burka.

The Burka can be intimidating.

We are a Western country, ban the Burka. If they do not like it, we are a democratic country, they are free to leave and live in a Muslim country.

I don't think you should ban the Burka. I think concealing your face in public should be banned, that would include chavs who pull scarves over their faces to avoid being caught committing crimes.

They scare me, whereas the woman sitting opposite me, in her burqa, with her children, I don't bat an eyelid at; neither does anyone else on the bus.

Sometimes, we even have a little chat-fancy that eh, those women talk.

They don't scare me either, but they do get used in crimes and terrorist attacks. As do balaclavas and other things people conceal their face with. For a long time, the police strategy in this country is to have less police on the street and rely on CCTV footage after the event. People covering their faces get round this policing strategy.

That has to be a blanket ban on whole face coverings doesn't it; not a 'ban the burqa' crusade.

Yes that's what I'd like to see. Whenever there's football violence, they always use scarves to cover their faces. Same with violent 'protests'. Burkas specifically don't bother me."

And such football hooligans wear them to hide their identity AND to intimidate.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Islam isn't a race, it's open to all races. Burka's aren't religiously required either. In the world we live in today, covering your face is no longer an option for any religion or race.

On a separate note, only 140 days until Christmas

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Boris Johnson; Giving The Duke of Edinburgh a run for his money in the Ghaff Stakes. "

Is it a "Gaff"? Or is it purely an innocent observation ?

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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago

Hereford


"Islam isn't a race, it's open to all races. Burka's aren't religiously required either. In the world we live in today, covering your face is no longer an option for any religion or race.

On a separate note, only 140 days until Christmas "

See my post: he wasn't actually accused of Racism.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham


"Boris Johnson has been told to apologise for his remark that " ladies in Burkhas look like post boxes"!! Is that really a racist remark! "

You missed out bank robbers.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Islam isn't a race, it's open to all races. Burka's aren't religiously required either. In the world we live in today, covering your face is no longer an option for any religion or race.

On a separate note, only 140 days until Christmas

See my post: he wasn't actually accused of Racism."

I'm going by the forum title and the radio.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Except that you would have to remove your balaclava or motorcycle helmet to the Police Officer to prove your identity. A woman wearing a burkha would refuse to do that."

The police would have power to arrest anyone not complying; if they had the manpower.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Should Nunns be offended when described as looking like Penquins ?

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By *eeBee67Man
over a year ago

Masked and Distant


"Islam isn't a race, it's open to all races. Burka's aren't religiously required either. In the world we live in today, covering your face is no longer an option for any religion or race.

On a separate note, only 140 days until Christmas

See my post: he wasn't actually accused of Racism."

I don't think it's Islamaphobic either.

There is no call for followers of the religion to wear one, just to be demure I believe. And not all followers do wear one.

So his comment was only aimed at people who wear the Burkha not at a whole religion.

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke

Robin Williams did a hillarious stand up routine where he said women in burkas looked like bee keepers. Accusations of racism or islamaphobia; 0. It's just people looking for something to be offended about.

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By *ojos party boyMan
over a year ago

Merseyside

I don't like boris but this just seems like a smear campaign to me

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"Except that you would have to remove your balaclava or motorcycle helmet to the Police Officer to prove your identity. A woman wearing a burkha would refuse to do that."

But would have to comply.

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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago

Hereford


"Islam isn't a race, it's open to all races. Burka's aren't religiously required either. In the world we live in today, covering your face is no longer an option for any religion or race.

On a separate note, only 140 days until Christmas

See my post: he wasn't actually accused of Racism.

I'm going by the forum title and the radio. "

Which is why I made the point - the thread title is misleading, and if that's how it's being reported on the radio, that's misleading too.

I mention it because there are a lot of "Islam is not a race" statements on this thread.

Although Islamophobia is used as a convenient "stick" by the far right to justify the abuse of southern Asian people (in spite of considerable Muslim populations of all races).

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By *eedsandyMan
over a year ago

Leeds


"Boris Johnson has been told to apologise for his remark that " ladies in Burkhas look like post boxes"!! Is that really a racist remark!

You missed out bank robbers."

No one does that anymore, as bank branches don't keep much cash!

They do it from Nigeria now, instead, by phishing!

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"I don't like boris but this just seems like a smear campaign to me "

He writes for a living. He chose his words to create a press story. There is no smear campaign. He's got the reaction he sought.

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke


"Islam isn't a race, it's open to all races. Burka's aren't religiously required either. In the world we live in today, covering your face is no longer an option for any religion or race.

On a separate note, only 140 days until Christmas

See my post: he wasn't actually accused of Racism.

I'm going by the forum title and the radio.

Which is why I made the point - the thread title is misleading, and if that's how it's being reported on the radio, that's misleading too.

I mention it because there are a lot of "Islam is not a race" statements on this thread.

Although Islamophobia is used as a convenient "stick" by the far right to justify the abuse of southern Asian people (in spite of considerable Muslim populations of all races). "

What exactly is Islamophobia? It's clearly not an actual phobia.

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By *tonMessCouple
over a year ago

Slough Windsor ish


"It is not Racist at all, it is his opinion and it is pure common sense.

When people where a Burka, the British people have no idea who is behind that Burka!

What photograph is on their Passport or Driving Licence?

The UK's most wanted terrorist escaped the country disguised as a female wearing a Burka.

The Burka can be intimidating.

We are a Western country, ban the Burka. If they do not like it, we are a democratic country, they are free to leave and live in a Muslim country."

You know that lots of Burka wearing ladies are also British, right?

The Burka (full head and face to toe covering) is actually not all that common and where it is, is worn mostly by Arabs.

Niqaab (full covering with a letterbox to coin Boris) is more common, and agree, for identity purposes should be open to inspection in banks and at border security etc.

The majority of Western Muslim women will wear a Hijab or Khimar.

Should we be banning these traditional headdresses? Will we also be banning altered hair colours, coloured contact lenses, facial jewellery, facial hair, facial cosmetic surgery?

No.

Live and let live'.

If you don't like living in a multi-cultural, democratic country, leave and find one you do like.

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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago

Hereford


"I don't like boris but this just seems like a smear campaign to me

He writes for a living. He chose his words to create a press story. There is no smear campaign. He's got the reaction he sought.

"

This thread is evidence that it worked, too.

For the hard of thinking; the reaction he was looking for was for people to read the news and say things like: "Bloody Muslims, how dare they come over here and do that. They don't belong"....

Which ultimately leads to:

"We should deport them, even if they were born here (see: Windrush")

And then when they can't all be deported "other solutions" are sought.

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By *os19Man
over a year ago

Edmonton

I don’t think it’s a racist remark however what I find worrying is Boris could one day be leader of the conservative possibly prime minister he really needs to think before opening his mouth as to me he doesn’t put his foot in it more the whole leg with some of the things he says.

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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago

Hereford


"Islam isn't a race, it's open to all races. Burka's aren't religiously required either. In the world we live in today, covering your face is no longer an option for any religion or race.

On a separate note, only 140 days until Christmas

See my post: he wasn't actually accused of Racism.

I'm going by the forum title and the radio.

Which is why I made the point - the thread title is misleading, and if that's how it's being reported on the radio, that's misleading too.

I mention it because there are a lot of "Islam is not a race" statements on this thread.

Although Islamophobia is used as a convenient "stick" by the far right to justify the abuse of southern Asian people (in spite of considerable Muslim populations of all races).

What exactly is Islamophobia? It's clearly not an actual phobia. "

Nor is homophobia.

What's your point, caller?

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke


"I don't like boris but this just seems like a smear campaign to me

He writes for a living. He chose his words to create a press story. There is no smear campaign. He's got the reaction he sought.

This thread is evidence that it worked, too.

For the hard of thinking; the reaction he was looking for was for people to read the news and say things like: "Bloody Muslims, how dare they come over here and do that. They don't belong"....

Which ultimately leads to:

"We should deport them, even if they were born here (see: Windrush")

And then when they can't all be deported "other solutions" are sought. "

You got all that from 'post box'

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke


"Islam isn't a race, it's open to all races. Burka's aren't religiously required either. In the world we live in today, covering your face is no longer an option for any religion or race.

On a separate note, only 140 days until Christmas

See my post: he wasn't actually accused of Racism.

I'm going by the forum title and the radio.

Which is why I made the point - the thread title is misleading, and if that's how it's being reported on the radio, that's misleading too.

I mention it because there are a lot of "Islam is not a race" statements on this thread.

Although Islamophobia is used as a convenient "stick" by the far right to justify the abuse of southern Asian people (in spite of considerable Muslim populations of all races).

What exactly is Islamophobia? It's clearly not an actual phobia.

Nor is homophobia.

What's your point, caller?"

That you throw around newly invented, negative labels and we don't know what they mean? Could you clarify please so we can keep speaking the same language.

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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago

Hereford


"Islam isn't a race, it's open to all races. Burka's aren't religiously required either. In the world we live in today, covering your face is no longer an option for any religion or race.

On a separate note, only 140 days until Christmas

See my post: he wasn't actually accused of Racism.

I'm going by the forum title and the radio.

Which is why I made the point - the thread title is misleading, and if that's how it's being reported on the radio, that's misleading too.

I mention it because there are a lot of "Islam is not a race" statements on this thread.

Although Islamophobia is used as a convenient "stick" by the far right to justify the abuse of southern Asian people (in spite of considerable Muslim populations of all races).

What exactly is Islamophobia? It's clearly not an actual phobia.

Nor is homophobia.

What's your point, caller?

That you throw around newly invented, negative labels and we don't know what they mean? Could you clarify please so we can keep speaking the same language. "

It is not my job to ensure you keep up with the development of modern English.

Perhaps ask those in his party who have said he should apologise.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It’s not racist but it seems like Boris is taking advise from Donald Trump

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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago

Hereford


"I don't like boris but this just seems like a smear campaign to me

He writes for a living. He chose his words to create a press story. There is no smear campaign. He's got the reaction he sought.

This thread is evidence that it worked, too.

For the hard of thinking; the reaction he was looking for was for people to read the news and say things like: "Bloody Muslims, how dare they come over here and do that. They don't belong"....

Which ultimately leads to:

"We should deport them, even if they were born here (see: Windrush")

And then when they can't all be deported "other solutions" are sought.

You got all that from 'post box' "

I got that from his remark, and the rather predictable response of the press.

Boris isn't stupid, he knew what would happen.

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke


"Islam isn't a race, it's open to all races. Burka's aren't religiously required either. In the world we live in today, covering your face is no longer an option for any religion or race.

On a separate note, only 140 days until Christmas

See my post: he wasn't actually accused of Racism.

I'm going by the forum title and the radio.

Which is why I made the point - the thread title is misleading, and if that's how it's being reported on the radio, that's misleading too.

I mention it because there are a lot of "Islam is not a race" statements on this thread.

Although Islamophobia is used as a convenient "stick" by the far right to justify the abuse of southern Asian people (in spite of considerable Muslim populations of all races).

What exactly is Islamophobia? It's clearly not an actual phobia.

Nor is homophobia.

What's your point, caller?

That you throw around newly invented, negative labels and we don't know what they mean? Could you clarify please so we can keep speaking the same language.

It is not my job to ensure you keep up with the development of modern English.

Perhaps ask those in his party who have said he should apologise. "

This is why nobody outside the far left takes those terms seriously. Because the people who use them are scared to even define them. I rest my case.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It’s not racist but it seems like Boris is taking advise from Donald Trump "

Who used Muslims and Mexicans as an escape goat to get far right votes..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Boris Johnson has been told to apologise for his remark that " ladies in Burkhas look like post boxes"!! Is that really a racist remark! "
Kinda but it's our humour our country our rules, if they want to live here they should integrate

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

How come all these supposed minority groups are whining and moaning all the bloody time ,there is a strange thing called intergation that they want no part of whatsoever

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke


"I don't like boris but this just seems like a smear campaign to me

He writes for a living. He chose his words to create a press story. There is no smear campaign. He's got the reaction he sought.

This thread is evidence that it worked, too.

For the hard of thinking; the reaction he was looking for was for people to read the news and say things like: "Bloody Muslims, how dare they come over here and do that. They don't belong"....

Which ultimately leads to:

"We should deport them, even if they were born here (see: Windrush")

And then when they can't all be deported "other solutions" are sought.

You got all that from 'post box'

I got that from his remark, and the rather predictable response of the press.

Boris isn't stupid, he knew what would happen. "

When Corbyn refused to deny being a Marxist, Abott praised Mao and McDonnell admitted to being a Marxist. I realised that if they ever got into power then I'd end up in a gulag. Do you think my train of thought is reasonable?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I don't like boris but this just seems like a smear campaign to me

He writes for a living. He chose his words to create a press story. There is no smear campaign. He's got the reaction he sought.

This thread is evidence that it worked, too.

For the hard of thinking; the reaction he was looking for was for people to read the news and say things like: "Bloody Muslims, how dare they come over here and do that. They don't belong"....

Which ultimately leads to:

"We should deport them, even if they were born here (see: Windrush")

And then when they can't all be deported "other solutions" are sought.

You got all that from 'post box'

I got that from his remark, and the rather predictable response of the press.

Boris isn't stupid, he knew what would happen.

When Corbyn refused to deny being a Marxist, Abott praised Mao and McDonnell admitted to being a Marxist. I realised that if they ever got into power then I'd end up in a gulag. Do you think my train of thought is reasonable? "

Thought of Diane Abbott becoming our PM keeps me up at night

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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago

Hereford


"Islam isn't a race, it's open to all races. Burka's aren't religiously required either. In the world we live in today, covering your face is no longer an option for any religion or race.

On a separate note, only 140 days until Christmas

See my post: he wasn't actually accused of Racism.

I'm going by the forum title and the radio.

Which is why I made the point - the thread title is misleading, and if that's how it's being reported on the radio, that's misleading too.

I mention it because there are a lot of "Islam is not a race" statements on this thread.

Although Islamophobia is used as a convenient "stick" by the far right to justify the abuse of southern Asian people (in spite of considerable Muslim populations of all races).

What exactly is Islamophobia? It's clearly not an actual phobia.

Nor is homophobia.

What's your point, caller?

That you throw around newly invented, negative labels and we don't know what they mean? Could you clarify please so we can keep speaking the same language.

It is not my job to ensure you keep up with the development of modern English.

Perhaps ask those in his party who have said he should apologise.

This is why nobody outside the far left takes those terms seriously. Because the people who use them are scared to even define them. I rest my case. "

So the Tory mps who just used the term in reference to Boris are the "far left" now?

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By *crumdiddlyumptiousMan
over a year ago

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"I don’t think it’s a racist remark however what I find worrying is Boris could one day be leader of the conservative possibly prime minister he really needs to think before opening his mouth as to me he doesn’t put his foot in it more the whole leg with some of the things he says."

I don't think he puts his foot in his mouth everything he says is well thought out and calculated, I also think he will never run our country as him acting the buffoon was sussed a long time ago

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By *oan of DArcCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow


"How come all these supposed minority groups are whining and moaning all the bloody time ,there is a strange thing called intergation that they want no part of whatsoever "

Forgive me but wasn't it Johnson who started the whining & moaning.

Personally I'm not a fan of the burka, but it affects me in no way so couldn't give a bugger over who chooses to wear it and their reasons for doing so.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire


"It is not Racist at all, it is his opinion and it is pure common sense.

When people where a Burka, the British people have no idea who is behind that Burka!

What photograph is on their Passport or Driving Licence?

The UK's most wanted terrorist escaped the country disguised as a female wearing a Burka.

The Burka can be intimidating.

We are a Western country, ban the Burka. If they do not like it, we are a democratic country, they are free to leave and live in a Muslim country."

And goodies..?

Baseball caps?

Sunglasses?

Just how on earth can a adult be intimidated by something like the burka?

Had you said white robes and pointy hats or nazi uniform wearers screaming racist filth then yes I can get that but the vast majority of people wearing the burka are just going about their business..

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke


"Islam isn't a race, it's open to all races. Burka's aren't religiously required either. In the world we live in today, covering your face is no longer an option for any religion or race.

On a separate note, only 140 days until Christmas

See my post: he wasn't actually accused of Racism.

I'm going by the forum title and the radio.

Which is why I made the point - the thread title is misleading, and if that's how it's being reported on the radio, that's misleading too.

I mention it because there are a lot of "Islam is not a race" statements on this thread.

Although Islamophobia is used as a convenient "stick" by the far right to justify the abuse of southern Asian people (in spite of considerable Muslim populations of all races).

What exactly is Islamophobia? It's clearly not an actual phobia.

Nor is homophobia.

What's your point, caller?

That you throw around newly invented, negative labels and we don't know what they mean? Could you clarify please so we can keep speaking the same language.

It is not my job to ensure you keep up with the development of modern English.

Perhaps ask those in his party who have said he should apologise.

This is why nobody outside the far left takes those terms seriously. Because the people who use them are scared to even define them. I rest my case.

So the Tory mps who just used the term in reference to Boris are the "far left" now? "

It's called politically correct for a reason. Bunch of puppet pussies that would say any combination of words if they thought it would get them more votes.

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke


"It is not Racist at all, it is his opinion and it is pure common sense.

When people where a Burka, the British people have no idea who is behind that Burka!

What photograph is on their Passport or Driving Licence?

The UK's most wanted terrorist escaped the country disguised as a female wearing a Burka.

The Burka can be intimidating.

We are a Western country, ban the Burka. If they do not like it, we are a democratic country, they are free to leave and live in a Muslim country.

And goodies..?

Baseball caps?

Sunglasses?

Just how on earth can a adult be intimidated by something like the burka?

Had you said white robes and pointy hats or nazi uniform wearers screaming racist filth then yes I can get that but the vast majority of people wearing the burka are just going about their business.. "

There's no excuse for baseball caps in this country. Literally nobody plays baseball.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

Ffs hoodies not feckin goodies..

Who u like Boris were funny..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not racist, but the bloke is an utter c*nt

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

But let’s not beat around the bush and tell me, is that going to get Boris any votes?

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By *os19Man
over a year ago

Edmonton


"I don’t think it’s a racist remark however what I find worrying is Boris could one day be leader of the conservative possibly prime minister he really needs to think before opening his mouth as to me he doesn’t put his foot in it more the whole leg with some of the things he says.

I don't think he puts his foot in his mouth everything he says is well thought out and calculated, I also think he will never run our country as him acting the buffoon was sussed a long time ago"

. If he was ever leader of the Conservative party then there will be a chance he could become prime minster.I do hope your right and he doesn’t run the country.

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke


"But let’s not beat around the bush and tell me, is that going to get Boris any votes? "

Depends if you believe that the alt right are some massive political force that are going to rally behind the guy that already pussied out of leading the party. Or whether you think the alt right is a minority of people who make amusing YouTube videos.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I don’t think it’s a racist remark however what I find worrying is Boris could one day be leader of the conservative possibly prime minister he really needs to think before opening his mouth as to me he doesn’t put his foot in it more the whole leg with some of the things he says.

I don't think he puts his foot in his mouth everything he says is well thought out and calculated, I also think he will never run our country as him acting the buffoon was sussed a long time ago. If he was ever leader of the Conservative party then there will be a chance he could become prime minster.I do hope your right and he doesn’t run the country."

I love Boris to become our PM! At least we will have someone to compete with Donald J. Trump

#pricelessentertainment #comediansoutofwork

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"How can you say it's not racist if none of you are Muslim or wear a burkha? Until you have or are put in that situation how can we judge what that person can feel. It's not about what you say but what the person feels.

Because we are allowed an opinion.

Can I then claim that any comment, which I might find offensive about anything I wear or do is racist against me?"

And that opinion can be wrong

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"But let’s not beat around the bush and tell me, is that going to get Boris any votes?

Depends if you believe that the alt right are some massive political force that are going to rally behind the guy that already pussied out of leading the party. Or whether you think the alt right is a minority of people who make amusing YouTube videos. "

As experimented in America mocking/hating one group can get you votes

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over a year ago


"But let’s not beat around the bush and tell me, is that going to get Boris any votes?

Depends if you believe that the alt right are some massive political force that are going to rally behind the guy that already pussied out of leading the party. Or whether you think the alt right is a minority of people who make amusing YouTube videos.

As experimented in America mocking/hating one group can get you votes "

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By *rontier PsychiatristMan
over a year ago

Coventry

I think the devil is in the intent not the words;

On a very literal level a reasonable observation?

Maybe a mockery based on an objection to a perception to ill treatment of women?

Or maybe a general mockery of the religion or ethic groups associated with practising Islam in that manor?

I would suspect knowing Boris (all be it based on his representation in the media) it's motivation is a little racist. There is a always a danger that we cross the line between freedom to express our opinions/to poke fun at the world as we see it and the causalisation marginalising people or groups. This can happen in the adult world just as much as it can happen in the playground (intentional or not). We need to keep an element of common sense in our society to both protect our ability to express our self and to look after each other.

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke


"But let’s not beat around the bush and tell me, is that going to get Boris any votes?

Depends if you believe that the alt right are some massive political force that are going to rally behind the guy that already pussied out of leading the party. Or whether you think the alt right is a minority of people who make amusing YouTube videos.

As experimented in America mocking/hating one group can get you votes "

Only when you're up against an alternative that nobody wants

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By *riefcase_WankerMan
over a year ago

Milton Keynes


" We are a Western country, ban the Burka. If they do not like it, we are a democratic country, they are free to leave and live in a Muslim country."

Yes! A free democratic country! Where we tell people what they can and can't wear!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"But let’s not beat around the bush and tell me, is that going to get Boris any votes?

Depends if you believe that the alt right are some massive political force that are going to rally behind the guy that already pussied out of leading the party. Or whether you think the alt right is a minority of people who make amusing YouTube videos.

As experimented in America mocking/hating one group can get you votes

Only when you're up against an alternative that nobody wants "

It has been tried though when Sadiq Khan was branded as a terrorist by Tory campaigner during election campaign, however London is different from the rest of the country in my opinion. Correct me if I’m wrong

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


" We are a Western country, ban the Burka. If they do not like it, we are a democratic country, they are free to leave and live in a Muslim country.

Yes! A free democratic country! Where we tell people what they can and can't wear!"

My mate said to me don’t wear sandals as it might rain

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Boris Johnson has been told to apologise for his remark that " ladies in Burkhas look like post boxes"!! Is that really a racist remark! Kinda but it's our humour our country our rules, if they want to live here they should integrate "

But they do integrate?

Also our country our rules is something that the British have struggled with since the time we colonised huge swathes of the world through to current times when tourists and expats fail to respect the traditions laws and cultures of the country's they visit or live in. Integration is to often seen as a one way street

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm from a Muslim/Christian background and I hate the niqab in the UK. Actually he is targeting mainly british south Asian women who have no business wearing such a garment which actually comes from where my family are from and was originally worn as desert gear - think sand in your mouth and eyes.

Anyway as a woman I believe everyone should be free to dress as they please including niqab. What's needed is more education for women outside the middle Eastern culture to realise that this pathetic attempt at being closer to God is not part of the Islamic religion. And even if it were, reform and modernity are needed in the Islamic community.

Where are the Muslim men who are happy seeing women in niqab saying they should be free to dress as they please, fighting for all women's rights? Where are the white people (including Boris), saying it restricts women's rights, fighting for all women's rights.

Yes, hate the piece of cloth. Hate the concept of modesty. But don't hate on the women underneath which is what Boris did. Fight for women's rights , don't just seek an opportunity to pull women down, especially non white women, which we know is the target here.

But Boris needs to be more careful especially as we are leaving the EU. The gulf is propping up our economy and a lot of those big spenders are women from the gulf, wearing niqab. Even though he doesn't want to target then, they are a casualty of his comments and this won't go down well with the GCC leaders.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Boris Johnson has been told to apologise for his remark that " ladies in Burkhas look like post boxes"!! Is that really a racist remark! "

I can't help wondering whether all the people who found his remarks offensive actually read or heard his remarks.

He was basically saying that no body should be co-erced into wearing a burqa as well as that a ban on wearing it would not be right either. In other words he was arguing for freedom of choice.

He was also arguing in favour of anyone who has to deal with the public,being able to see the faces of those members of the public. Again,arguing in favour of peoples rights.

I think his comparison to letter boxes was inaccurate but hardly the worst insult ever thrown around and he absolutely did not say that people wearing a burqa were likely to be bank robbers.

It seems to me like a case of getting offended without knowing exactly why. Interesting to hear some of the howls of indignation coming from the labour party,I imagine they are quite glad of a little distraction from their own troubles.

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By *crumdiddlyumptiousMan
over a year ago

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You can't wear face masks, scarfs covering your face or bike helmets while inside a shop or dealing with the public etc, Burkas should be the same,

I don't see a reason why the burka should be banned if they are just out walking as long as they show their face when necessary

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


" We are a Western country, ban the Burka. If they do not like it, we are a democratic country, they are free to leave and live in a Muslim country.

Yes! A free democratic country! Where we tell people what they can and can't wear!"

If you were in their country they wouldn’t hesitate to tell you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No its just Boris being Boris "

That’s alright then, next..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No. She would request a female officer. Just like a female officer would search any female.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It is not Racist at all, it is his opinion and it is pure common sense.

When people where a Burka, the British people have no idea who is behind that Burka!

What photograph is on their Passport or Driving Licence?

The UK's most wanted terrorist escaped the country disguised as a female wearing a Burka.

The Burka can be intimidating.

We are a Western country, ban the Burka. If they do not like it, we are a democratic country, they are free to leave and live in a Muslim country.

And goodies..?

Baseball caps?

Sunglasses?

Just how on earth can a adult be intimidated by something like the burka?

Had you said white robes and pointy hats or nazi uniform wearers screaming racist filth then yes I can get that but the vast majority of people wearing the burka are just going about their business..

There's no excuse for baseball caps in this country. Literally nobody plays baseball. "

We get sun now and then, which is what they are protection from.

I prefer wide brimmed hats myself, but my grandsons wouldn't be happy wearing one.

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By *riefcase_WankerMan
over a year ago

Milton Keynes


" We are a Western country, ban the Burka. If they do not like it, we are a democratic country, they are free to leave and live in a Muslim country.

Yes! A free democratic country! Where we tell people what they can and can't wear!If you were in their country they wouldn’t hesitate to tell you "

You know, you're absolutely right - I think we should start modelling our values and culture on the likes of Saudi Arabia and the like, they're clearly onto something, we should aspire to be more like them!

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke


"It is not Racist at all, it is his opinion and it is pure common sense.

When people where a Burka, the British people have no idea who is behind that Burka!

What photograph is on their Passport or Driving Licence?

The UK's most wanted terrorist escaped the country disguised as a female wearing a Burka.

The Burka can be intimidating.

We are a Western country, ban the Burka. If they do not like it, we are a democratic country, they are free to leave and live in a Muslim country.

And goodies..?

Baseball caps?

Sunglasses?

Just how on earth can a adult be intimidated by something like the burka?

Had you said white robes and pointy hats or nazi uniform wearers screaming racist filth then yes I can get that but the vast majority of people wearing the burka are just going about their business..

There's no excuse for baseball caps in this country. Literally nobody plays baseball.

We get sun now and then, which is what they are protection from.

I prefer wide brimmed hats myself, but my grandsons wouldn't be happy wearing one."

Well we could compromise. You can wear a baseball cap, but if a policeman stops you and you can't name the last three most recent winners of the world series then they confiscate it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


" We are a Western country, ban the Burka. If they do not like it, we are a democratic country, they are free to leave and live in a Muslim country.

Yes! A free democratic country! Where we tell people what they can and can't wear!If you were in their country they wouldn’t hesitate to tell you

You know, you're absolutely right - I think we should start modelling our values and culture on the likes of Saudi Arabia and the like, they're clearly onto something, we should aspire to be more like them!"

I’m in

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke


" We are a Western country, ban the Burka. If they do not like it, we are a democratic country, they are free to leave and live in a Muslim country.

Yes! A free democratic country! Where we tell people what they can and can't wear!If you were in their country they wouldn’t hesitate to tell you

You know, you're absolutely right - I think we should start modelling our values and culture on the likes of Saudi Arabia and the like, they're clearly onto something, we should aspire to be more like them!"

What are our values though? I think values are the most important thing of any country. We absolutely should not have people in the country who don't share it's core values, regardless of their colour, race, religion or where they were born.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Boris Johnson has been told to apologise for his remark that " ladies in Burkhas look like post boxes"!! Is that really a racist remark! "
It's descriptive but inaccurate when have you ever seen a black post box?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Boris Johnson has been told to apologise for his remark that " ladies in Burkhas look like post boxes"!! Is that really a racist remark! It's descriptive but inaccurate when have you ever seen a black post box?"

Kind of like the blue passports.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mrs M just said on live news that women can wear what they want and fuck Boris

I simplified her complicated English

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Women can wear whatever they want but not muslim women

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

Boris actually said that he supported the right for any woman to wear what ever she wants to ...but condemned any oppression that condemned them to wear a head dress that he clumsily referred to as being like a post box or making them look like bank robbers...I agree with his original point but find the similes clumsy at best and thinly veiled racism at worst .. it's not off the cuff comments but a considered news column and so he should apologize for the offence caused...other nations national costumes look silly in our eyes but no one criticizes or belittles them...unless to provoke racist sentiment..ie our army calling the Taliban rag heads for example

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By *lbert_shlossedMan
over a year ago

Manchester

It's predominantly an oppression thing, it's no coincidence that women from an extremely hot country wear full length head to toe BLACK garments while men wear white.

It's just age old basic commoner garden sexism!.

You women stay home, don't work, have kids, wear what your told, do as your told and don't complain because Mohammed says it's ok to beat you (lightly).

Some things need offending

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It can’t be racism when 1. He’s not referring to the colour of someone’s skin and 2. Being a Muslim isn’t a race. It borders more on the xenophobic scale than the racism scale, but even then I don’t think he was trying to imply anything bad by the remarks, just against oppression... let’s be honest. The guy isn’t very good at engaging his brain before he speaks. He’s well known for it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh yawn.

Everyone is offended by everything these days - they need to give less fucks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Oh yawn.

Everyone is offended by everything these days - they need to give less fucks "

Take off your clothes and wear what Boris wants you to wear woman

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By *entish79Man
over a year ago

Glasgow

It’s just a wee bit hypocritical that a buffoon who doesn’t even look like he can dress himself is giving advice to how others should dress.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Boris Johnson has been told to apologise for his remark that " ladies in Burkhas look like post boxes"!! Is that really a racist remark! It's descriptive but inaccurate when have you ever seen a black post box?

Kind of like the blue passports."

oh I've seen a blue passport not sure why but I have

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Boris Johnson; Giving The Duke of Edinburgh a run for his money in the Ghaff Stakes.

It's not a gaff. It's carefully crafted rhetoric that sits alongside his piccaninny, and other such, comments.

He's being advised by Bannon. He's setting out his stall for leader. He's relying on everyone just dismissing it as 'Boris being Boris' and it's all working.

Presumably to target the support of UKIP'ers as they seem to be the sort of people who like to re-enaxt their own little "Kristalnacht"...."

Next thing you'll say is Tommy Robinson should still be in prison

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By *oan of DArcCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow


"It's predominantly an oppression thing, it's no coincidence that women from an extremely hot country wear full length head to toe BLACK garments while men wear white.

It's just age old basic commoner garden sexism!.

You women stay home, don't work, have kids, wear what your told, do as your told and don't complain because Mohammed says it's ok to beat you (lightly).

Some things need offending"

That might all be true, but you don't change the view of abusive, domineering men by banning articles of clothing their women wear..the mindset needs to be adjusted first.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Oh yawn.

Everyone is offended by everything these days - they need to give less fucks "

This God being politically correct gets on my wick

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke


"It's predominantly an oppression thing, it's no coincidence that women from an extremely hot country wear full length head to toe BLACK garments while men wear white.

It's just age old basic commoner garden sexism!.

You women stay home, don't work, have kids, wear what your told, do as your told and don't complain because Mohammed says it's ok to beat you (lightly).

Some things need offending

That might all be true, but you don't change the view of abusive, domineering men by banning articles of clothing their women wear..the mindset needs to be adjusted first."

Why not? Covering the face is not a religious thing, covering hair is, but face isn't. It's a cultural one and part of a culture that is fundamentally incompatible with British values.

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By *ojos party boyMan
over a year ago

Merseyside


"I don't like boris but this just seems like a smear campaign to me

He writes for a living. He chose his words to create a press story. There is no smear campaign. He's got the reaction he sought.

"

True,

But the general uproar thats resulting is just childish

It's not a racist remark to notice an outfit resembles something else is it?

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke


"I don't like boris but this just seems like a smear campaign to me

He writes for a living. He chose his words to create a press story. There is no smear campaign. He's got the reaction he sought.

True,

But the general uproar thats resulting is just childish

It's not a racist remark to notice an outfit resembles something else is it?"

Yeah but you need to read between the lines to see the racist, homophobic, bigoted, classist, trabsphobic, cisgendered, white privileged, hetronormative undertones of islamiphobia.

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By *oan of DArcCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow


"It's predominantly an oppression thing, it's no coincidence that women from an extremely hot country wear full length head to toe BLACK garments while men wear white.

It's just age old basic commoner garden sexism!.

You women stay home, don't work, have kids, wear what your told, do as your told and don't complain because Mohammed says it's ok to beat you (lightly).

Some things need offending

That might all be true, but you don't change the view of abusive, domineering men by banning articles of clothing their women wear..the mindset needs to be adjusted first.

Why not? Covering the face is not a religious thing, covering hair is, but face isn't. It's a cultural one and part of a culture that is fundamentally incompatible with British values. "

Don't give a monkeys whether it's a religious thing or not, to me it's a daft piece of clothing (some) Muslim women wear, it doesn't affect me so I don't need to paraphrase any religious reasons others may choose to attach to it, it isn't my religion, it isn't me whose wearing it and it isn't for me to interfere with those who do.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I don't like boris but this just seems like a smear campaign to me

He writes for a living. He chose his words to create a press story. There is no smear campaign. He's got the reaction he sought.

True,

But the general uproar thats resulting is just childish

It's not a racist remark to notice an outfit resembles something else is it?

Yeah but you need to read between the lines to see the racist, homophobic, bigoted, classist, trabsphobic, cisgendered, white privileged, hetronormative undertones of islamiphobia. "

Internet,

Meet my spokesperson

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

They give me the heebyjeebies especially the ones wearing glasses

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I don't like boris but this just seems like a smear campaign to me

He writes for a living. He chose his words to create a press story. There is no smear campaign. He's got the reaction he sought.

True,

But the general uproar thats resulting is just childish

It's not a racist remark to notice an outfit resembles something else is it?"

No, the error was he should have said it looks like a black post box

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke


"It's predominantly an oppression thing, it's no coincidence that women from an extremely hot country wear full length head to toe BLACK garments while men wear white.

It's just age old basic commoner garden sexism!.

You women stay home, don't work, have kids, wear what your told, do as your told and don't complain because Mohammed says it's ok to beat you (lightly).

Some things need offending

That might all be true, but you don't change the view of abusive, domineering men by banning articles of clothing their women wear..the mindset needs to be adjusted first.

Why not? Covering the face is not a religious thing, covering hair is, but face isn't. It's a cultural one and part of a culture that is fundamentally incompatible with British values.

Don't give a monkeys whether it's a religious thing or not, to me it's a daft piece of clothing (some) Muslim women wear, it doesn't affect me so I don't need to paraphrase any religious reasons others may choose to attach to it, it isn't my religion, it isn't me whose wearing it and it isn't for me to interfere with those who do."

Bullshit. If a white Christian man told his wife she couldn't leave the house without a male relative then you'd call it abuse. If a white Christian family said their daughter didn't need educating, you'd call it abuse. You are not free to do whatever you like in this country.

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke


"I don't like boris but this just seems like a smear campaign to me

He writes for a living. He chose his words to create a press story. There is no smear campaign. He's got the reaction he sought.

True,

But the general uproar thats resulting is just childish

It's not a racist remark to notice an outfit resembles something else is it?

Yeah but you need to read between the lines to see the racist, homophobic, bigoted, classist, trabsphobic, cisgendered, white privileged, hetronormative undertones of islamiphobia.

Internet,

Meet my spokesperson "

And you'd better find those fucking undertones otherwise you'll be off for a week of diversity training.

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By *ojos party boyMan
over a year ago

Merseyside


"I don't like boris but this just seems like a smear campaign to me

He writes for a living. He chose his words to create a press story. There is no smear campaign. He's got the reaction he sought.

True,

But the general uproar thats resulting is just childish

It's not a racist remark to notice an outfit resembles something else is it?

Yeah but you need to read between the lines to see the racist, homophobic, bigoted, classist, trabsphobic, cisgendered, white privileged, hetronormative undertones of islamiphobia. "

So it would be fine if a lower class, transgendered, Ex muslim of african descent who is bisexual said it?

Or is it because boris is all the above that you stated?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No, it's a funny observation "

Hear, hear

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"escape goat"

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By *ojos party boyMan
over a year ago

Merseyside


"I don't like boris but this just seems like a smear campaign to me

He writes for a living. He chose his words to create a press story. There is no smear campaign. He's got the reaction he sought.

True,

But the general uproar thats resulting is just childish

It's not a racist remark to notice an outfit resembles something else is it?No, the error was he should have said it looks like a black post box "

Oh my

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I don't like boris but this just seems like a smear campaign to me

He writes for a living. He chose his words to create a press story. There is no smear campaign. He's got the reaction he sought.

True,

But the general uproar thats resulting is just childish

It's not a racist remark to notice an outfit resembles something else is it?

Yeah but you need to read between the lines to see the racist, homophobic, bigoted, classist, trabsphobic, cisgendered, white privileged, hetronormative undertones of islamiphobia.

Internet,

Meet my spokesperson

And you'd better find those fucking undertones otherwise you'll be off for a week of diversity training. "

I’m the prime definition of diversity

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


""escape goat" "

True, Boris wants right wing votes because he knows left wing voters aren’t stupid

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By *ojos party boyMan
over a year ago

Merseyside


""escape goat"

True, Boris wants right wing votes because he knows left wing voters aren’t stupid "

I'd say left wing are extremely stupid

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


""escape goat"

True, Boris wants right wing votes because he knows left wing voters aren’t stupid

I'd say left wing are extremely stupid "

To which I would say I’m stupid

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By *y Favorite PornstarCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke


"I don't like boris but this just seems like a smear campaign to me

He writes for a living. He chose his words to create a press story. There is no smear campaign. He's got the reaction he sought.

True,

But the general uproar thats resulting is just childish

It's not a racist remark to notice an outfit resembles something else is it?

Yeah but you need to read between the lines to see the racist, homophobic, bigoted, classist, trabsphobic, cisgendered, white privileged, hetronormative undertones of islamiphobia.

So it would be fine if a lower class, transgendered, Ex muslim of african descent who is bisexual said it?

"

I can't think of a better explanation of how diane abbott has kept her position... occam's razor

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


""escape goat"

True, Boris wants right wing votes because he knows left wing voters aren’t stupid "

No they are just antisemitic or support an outright Communist with massively abusive personally offensive campaigns on Social Media neither of which is too attractive to mainstream / undecided voters.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


""escape goat"

True, Boris wants right wing votes because he knows left wing voters aren’t stupid "

I was mocking you.

Unless you just baited me out something unreal, in which case, props.

If not, the word you're looking for is scapegoat. And you're wrong.

Hope this helps.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


""escape goat"

True, Boris wants right wing votes because he knows left wing voters aren’t stupid

No they are just antisemitic or support an outright Communist with massively abusive personally offensive campaigns on Social Media neither of which is too attractive to mainstream / undecided voters. "

You are correct

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I don't like boris but this just seems like a smear campaign to me

He writes for a living. He chose his words to create a press story. There is no smear campaign. He's got the reaction he sought.

True,

But the general uproar thats resulting is just childish

It's not a racist remark to notice an outfit resembles something else is it?No, the error was he should have said it looks like a black post box

Oh my "

Well Burkhas are black it would be more descriptive

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over a year ago

But back to the OP's question:

This cannot in any way be racist as there is no race involved. Arguably Islam itself is not even a race. How do we know what the race of the woman invisible in a Burkha is anyway?

As it singles out women I am surprised the feminists haven't taken to the streets with shouts of 'sexism'. Not that it is impossible the person in the Burkha is actually a bloke....

Of course it will only be a matter of time before the Elf & Safetee idiots from the Royal Mail point out the dangers of poking letters in ladies' eyes ....

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By *illyKMan
over a year ago

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"But back to the OP's question:

This cannot in any way be racist as there is no race involved. Arguably Islam itself is not even a race. How do we know what the race of the woman invisible in a Burkha is anyway?

As it singles out women I am surprised the feminists haven't taken to the streets with shouts of 'sexism'. Not that it is impossible the person in the Burkha is actually a bloke....

Of course it will only be a matter of time before the Elf & Safetee idiots from the Royal Mail point out the dangers of poking letters in ladies' eyes .... "

??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"But back to the OP's question:

This cannot in any way be racist as there is no race involved. Arguably Islam itself is not even a race. How do we know what the race of the woman invisible in a Burkha is anyway?

As it singles out women I am surprised the feminists haven't taken to the streets with shouts of 'sexism'. Not that it is impossible the person in the Burkha is actually a bloke....

Of course it will only be a matter of time before the Elf & Safetee idiots from the Royal Mail point out the dangers of poking letters in ladies' eyes .... "

and do we actually know it's a woman half the time sorry but a security risk

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By *essiCouple
over a year ago

suffolk


"Boris Johnson has been told to apologise for his remark that " ladies in Burkhas look like post boxes"!! Is that really a racist remark! "

No...

Not very polite but that’s Boris for you..and he’s entitled to his opinion, he must just remember to engage brain before opening mouth more often

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Boris Johnson has been told to apologise for his remark that " ladies in Burkhas look like post boxes"!! Is that really a racist remark!

No...

Not very polite but that’s Boris for you..and he’s entitled to his opinion, he must just remember to engage brain before opening mouth more often "

Imagine if David Lemy would’ve said that

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By *essiCouple
over a year ago

suffolk


"Boris Johnson has been told to apologise for his remark that " ladies in Burkhas look like post boxes"!! Is that really a racist remark!

No...

Not very polite but that’s Boris for you..and he’s entitled to his opinion, he must just remember to engage brain before opening mouth more often

Imagine if David Lemy would’ve said that "

Would it of made headlines? Hmm

I doubt it, but if it had been his or Diane abbots car that was vandalised then it’d be on every news bulletin imho..

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By *entish79Man
over a year ago

Glasgow


""escape goat"

True, Boris wants right wing votes because he knows left wing voters aren’t stupid

I'd say left wing are extremely stupid "

Oh, why is that?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's predominantly an oppression thing, it's no coincidence that women from an extremely hot country wear full length head to toe BLACK garments while men wear white.

It's just age old basic commoner garden sexism!.

You women stay home, don't work, have kids, wear what your told, do as your told and don't complain because Mohammed says it's ok to beat you (lightly).

Some things need offending

That might all be true, but you don't change the view of abusive, domineering men by banning articles of clothing their women wear..the mindset needs to be adjusted first.

Why not? Covering the face is not a religious thing, covering hair is, but face isn't. It's a cultural one and part of a culture that is fundamentally incompatible with British values. "

Erm why do British women wear a veil when they get married. The veil is not the value. The freedom to choose ones clothing is the value. The desire to educate and reform so that we can make more informed choices other than 'cos God said' is also a value. The desire to live in a society where we strive for the same thing as opposed to being forced to do the same thing is Also a value.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"But back to the OP's question:

This cannot in any way be racist as there is no race involved. Arguably Islam itself is not even a race. How do we know what the race of the woman invisible in a Burkha is anyway?

As it singles out women I am surprised the feminists haven't taken to the streets with shouts of 'sexism'. Not that it is impossible the person in the Burkha is actually a bloke....

Of course it will only be a matter of time before the Elf & Safetee idiots from the Royal Mail point out the dangers of poking letters in ladies' eyes .... "

If it's not racist why do the racists shout 'go back to your Stan if you want to wear a burqa/niqab'?. It's covert racism.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's not the cleverest remark get a foreign secretary, but it's not racist.

It is, though, rather funny, and I thought humour was the cornerstone of the British spirit?

I don't see what there is to complain about. So someone made a joke. So what? I'm amazing it's even being debated. Yes, he's an idiot. But that statement was a fat lot of nothing.

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By *oan of DArcCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow


"It's predominantly an oppression thing, it's no coincidence that women from an extremely hot country wear full length head to toe BLACK garments while men wear white.

It's just age old basic commoner garden sexism!.

You women stay home, don't work, have kids, wear what your told, do as your told and don't complain because Mohammed says it's ok to beat you (lightly).

Some things need offending

That might all be true, but you don't change the view of abusive, domineering men by banning articles of clothing their women wear..the mindset needs to be adjusted first.

Why not? Covering the face is not a religious thing, covering hair is, but face isn't. It's a cultural one and part of a culture that is fundamentally incompatible with British values.

Don't give a monkeys whether it's a religious thing or not, to me it's a daft piece of clothing (some) Muslim women wear, it doesn't affect me so I don't need to paraphrase any religious reasons others may choose to attach to it, it isn't my religion, it isn't me whose wearing it and it isn't for me to interfere with those who do.

Bullshit. If a white Christian man told his wife she couldn't leave the house without a male relative then you'd call it abuse. If a white Christian family said their daughter didn't need educating, you'd call it abuse. You are not free to do whatever you like in this country. "

You are though free to wear what you want within fairly broad parameters which is what we're discussing here.

Challenging the behaviour of abusive men of any or no denomination will not be addressed by dictating what women are allowed to wear from a legal perspective, imagine how those men behave behind closed doors.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What all the CCTV and Teresa Mays love of security "for our own good" I might start wearing one myself

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If it's not racist why do the racists shout 'go back to your Stan if you want to wear a burqa/niqab'?. It's covert racism."

Sorry but because someone shouts something like that does not make them a racist, covert or otherwise. You just attached the label to suit your opinion IMHO.

One could equally argue that your projection of inferred racism means its you playing the race card. Just like Diane Abbott and David Lammy do at every opportunity.

Shouting 'racism' does not make it so and here is a question for you - What race are the women wearing Burkhas?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's not racist end of hope he doesn't apologise

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Or is it too late he has already?

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