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By *layfullsam OP   Man  over a year ago

Solihull

Imagine a white person saying voting should be fixed so that only a white person could be chosen in the Cotswolds for example.

Put up white black green yellow candidates and let the constituents decide

Diane Abbott has said Labour should ban white candidates from standing for the party in certain constituencies, in an attempt to increase the number of ethnic minority MPs in parliament.

The shadow home secretary suggested it is time for the party to require all potential candidates in select constituencies to be nonwhite, with local Labour parties required to pick a candidate from a minority background.

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

A genuine trumpet if ever there was one.... Her and Emily Thornberry will help the population realise what a stupid idea the labour part is

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By *apillonNoirWoman  over a year ago

There...

I care a lot less about the colour of the candidates than I do about their policies. Engaging local folk in politics remains an uphill battle in some areas. In Birmingham I’m told that vast swathes of women from non white ethnicities don’t vote - shocking.

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan  over a year ago

salisbury

I think it's a great idea

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


"A genuine trumpet if ever there was one.... Her and Emily Thornberry will help the population realise what a stupid idea the labour part is "

I just fecking knew I'd find you in here

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


"A genuine trumpet if ever there was one.... Her and Emily Thornberry will help the population realise what a stupid idea the labour part is

I just fecking knew I'd find you in here "

You've got an imbecile shadow chancellor wanting to borrow money to pay off debts ......and they are applauding his lunacy

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


"A genuine trumpet if ever there was one.... Her and Emily Thornberry will help the population realise what a stupid idea the labour part is

I just fecking knew I'd find you in here

You've got an imbecile shadow chancellor wanting to borrow money to pay off debts ......and they are applauding his lunacy "

Boris...enough said

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


"A genuine trumpet if ever there was one.... Her and Emily Thornberry will help the population realise what a stupid idea the labour part is

I just fecking knew I'd find you in here

You've got an imbecile shadow chancellor wanting to borrow money to pay off debts ......and they are applauding his lunacy

Boris...enough said "

On fiscal agility give me Bojo anyday .....

Boris and me we cry all the way to the bank as we laugh at the poor people

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


"A genuine trumpet if ever there was one.... Her and Emily Thornberry will help the population realise what a stupid idea the labour part is

I just fecking knew I'd find you in here

You've got an imbecile shadow chancellor wanting to borrow money to pay off debts ......and they are applauding his lunacy

Boris...enough said

On fiscal agility give me Bojo anyday .....

Boris and me we cry all the way to the bank as we laugh at the poor people "

Oi...on another thread clem made a comment "the ugly face of capitalism" surprisingly you came to mind when I read it

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


"A genuine trumpet if ever there was one.... Her and Emily Thornberry will help the population realise what a stupid idea the labour part is

I just fecking knew I'd find you in here

You've got an imbecile shadow chancellor wanting to borrow money to pay off debts ......and they are applauding his lunacy

Boris...enough said

On fiscal agility give me Bojo anyday .....

Boris and me we cry all the way to the bank as we laugh at the poor people

Oi...on another thread clem made a comment "the ugly face of capitalism" surprisingly you came to mind when I read it "

Don't worry about me.....

When my savings run below the level of the combined wealth of the entire Teesside population I will ask for your sympathy ....

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


"A genuine trumpet if ever there was one.... Her and Emily Thornberry will help the population realise what a stupid idea the labour part is

I just fecking knew I'd find you in here

You've got an imbecile shadow chancellor wanting to borrow money to pay off debts ......and they are applauding his lunacy

Boris...enough said

On fiscal agility give me Bojo anyday .....

Boris and me we cry all the way to the bank as we laugh at the poor people

Oi...on another thread clem made a comment "the ugly face of capitalism" surprisingly you came to mind when I read it

Don't worry about me.....

When my savings run below the level of the combined wealth of the entire Teesside population I will ask for your sympathy .... "

I don't believe you as no fecker would live around Sunderland by choice..

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


"A genuine trumpet if ever there was one.... Her and Emily Thornberry will help the population realise what a stupid idea the labour part is

I just fecking knew I'd find you in here

You've got an imbecile shadow chancellor wanting to borrow money to pay off debts ......and they are applauding his lunacy

Boris...enough said

On fiscal agility give me Bojo anyday .....

Boris and me we cry all the way to the bank as we laugh at the poor people

Oi...on another thread clem made a comment "the ugly face of capitalism" surprisingly you came to mind when I read it

Don't worry about me.....

When my savings run below the level of the combined wealth of the entire Teesside population I will ask for your sympathy ....

I don't believe you as no fecker would live around Sunderland by choice.."

Listen up you tyke I own much of Sunderland....

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


"I think it's a great idea "
.

For dividing people into categories and saying vote for me because I maybe shit but we're the same colour and that's all that matters..... Isn't it

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


"A genuine trumpet if ever there was one.... Her and Emily Thornberry will help the population realise what a stupid idea the labour part is

I just fecking knew I'd find you in here

You've got an imbecile shadow chancellor wanting to borrow money to pay off debts ......and they are applauding his lunacy

Boris...enough said

On fiscal agility give me Bojo anyday .....

Boris and me we cry all the way to the bank as we laugh at the poor people

Oi...on another thread clem made a comment "the ugly face of capitalism" surprisingly you came to mind when I read it

Don't worry about me.....

When my savings run below the level of the combined wealth of the entire Teesside population I will ask for your sympathy ....

I don't believe you as no fecker would live around Sunderland by choice..

Listen up you tyke I own much of Sunderland.... "

Oh yeah but it's all below ground and exhausted. ..pits

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


"A genuine trumpet if ever there was one.... Her and Emily Thornberry will help the population realise what a stupid idea the labour part is

I just fecking knew I'd find you in here

You've got an imbecile shadow chancellor wanting to borrow money to pay off debts ......and they are applauding his lunacy

Boris...enough said

On fiscal agility give me Bojo anyday .....

Boris and me we cry all the way to the bank as we laugh at the poor people

Oi...on another thread clem made a comment "the ugly face of capitalism" surprisingly you came to mind when I read it

Don't worry about me.....

When my savings run below the level of the combined wealth of the entire Teesside population I will ask for your sympathy ....

I don't believe you as no fecker would live around Sunderland by choice..

Listen up you tyke I own much of Sunderland....

Oh yeah but it's all below ground and exhausted. ..pits "

No you're mixing that up with my overseas investments in gold and diamond mining

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


"A genuine trumpet if ever there was one.... Her and Emily Thornberry will help the population realise what a stupid idea the labour part is

I just fecking knew I'd find you in here

You've got an imbecile shadow chancellor wanting to borrow money to pay off debts ......and they are applauding his lunacy

Boris...enough said

On fiscal agility give me Bojo anyday .....

Boris and me we cry all the way to the bank as we laugh at the poor people

Oi...on another thread clem made a comment "the ugly face of capitalism" surprisingly you came to mind when I read it

Don't worry about me.....

When my savings run below the level of the combined wealth of the entire Teesside population I will ask for your sympathy ....

I don't believe you as no fecker would live around Sunderland by choice..

Listen up you tyke I own much of Sunderland....

Oh yeah but it's all below ground and exhausted. ..pits

No you're mixing that up with my overseas investments in gold and diamond mining "

Should I sing roys song again

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


"A genuine trumpet if ever there was one.... Her and Emily Thornberry will help the population realise what a stupid idea the labour part is

I just fecking knew I'd find you in here

You've got an imbecile shadow chancellor wanting to borrow money to pay off debts ......and they are applauding his lunacy

Boris...enough said

On fiscal agility give me Bojo anyday .....

Boris and me we cry all the way to the bank as we laugh at the poor people

Oi...on another thread clem made a comment "the ugly face of capitalism" surprisingly you came to mind when I read it

Don't worry about me.....

When my savings run below the level of the combined wealth of the entire Teesside population I will ask for your sympathy ....

I don't believe you as no fecker would live around Sunderland by choice..

Listen up you tyke I own much of Sunderland....

Oh yeah but it's all below ground and exhausted. ..pits

No you're mixing that up with my overseas investments in gold and diamond mining

Should I sing roys song again "

Is this another TV debate?

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


"A genuine trumpet if ever there was one.... Her and Emily Thornberry will help the population realise what a stupid idea the labour part is

I just fecking knew I'd find you in here

You've got an imbecile shadow chancellor wanting to borrow money to pay off debts ......and they are applauding his lunacy

Boris...enough said

On fiscal agility give me Bojo anyday .....

Boris and me we cry all the way to the bank as we laugh at the poor people

Oi...on another thread clem made a comment "the ugly face of capitalism" surprisingly you came to mind when I read it

Don't worry about me.....

When my savings run below the level of the combined wealth of the entire Teesside population I will ask for your sympathy ....

I don't believe you as no fecker would live around Sunderland by choice..

Listen up you tyke I own much of Sunderland....

Oh yeah but it's all below ground and exhausted. ..pits

No you're mixing that up with my overseas investments in gold and diamond mining

Should I sing roys song again

Is this another TV debate?"

No it's just me kicking his arse as usual ......

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


"A genuine trumpet if ever there was one.... Her and Emily Thornberry will help the population realise what a stupid idea the labour part is

I just fecking knew I'd find you in here

You've got an imbecile shadow chancellor wanting to borrow money to pay off debts ......and they are applauding his lunacy

Boris...enough said

On fiscal agility give me Bojo anyday .....

Boris and me we cry all the way to the bank as we laugh at the poor people

Oi...on another thread clem made a comment "the ugly face of capitalism" surprisingly you came to mind when I read it

Don't worry about me.....

When my savings run below the level of the combined wealth of the entire Teesside population I will ask for your sympathy ....

I don't believe you as no fecker would live around Sunderland by choice..

Listen up you tyke I own much of Sunderland....

Oh yeah but it's all below ground and exhausted. ..pits

No you're mixing that up with my overseas investments in gold and diamond mining

Should I sing roys song again

Is this another TV debate?"

Do you own any knickers?...no..well feck off

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


"A genuine trumpet if ever there was one.... Her and Emily Thornberry will help the population realise what a stupid idea the labour part is

I just fecking knew I'd find you in here

You've got an imbecile shadow chancellor wanting to borrow money to pay off debts ......and they are applauding his lunacy

Boris...enough said

On fiscal agility give me Bojo anyday .....

Boris and me we cry all the way to the bank as we laugh at the poor people

Oi...on another thread clem made a comment "the ugly face of capitalism" surprisingly you came to mind when I read it

Don't worry about me.....

When my savings run below the level of the combined wealth of the entire Teesside population I will ask for your sympathy ....

I don't believe you as no fecker would live around Sunderland by choice..

Listen up you tyke I own much of Sunderland....

Oh yeah but it's all below ground and exhausted. ..pits

No you're mixing that up with my overseas investments in gold and diamond mining

Should I sing roys song again

Is this another TV debate?

Do you own any knickers?...no..well feck off "

Soxy always kicks your ass haha

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

Look at that dash...as soon as you come they move the fecker

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


"Look at that dash...as soon as you come they move the fecker "

Wheres it gone?

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


"A genuine trumpet if ever there was one.... Her and Emily Thornberry will help the population realise what a stupid idea the labour part is

I just fecking knew I'd find you in here

You've got an imbecile shadow chancellor wanting to borrow money to pay off debts ......and they are applauding his lunacy

Boris...enough said

On fiscal agility give me Bojo anyday .....

Boris and me we cry all the way to the bank as we laugh at the poor people

Oi...on another thread clem made a comment "the ugly face of capitalism" surprisingly you came to mind when I read it

Don't worry about me.....

When my savings run below the level of the combined wealth of the entire Teesside population I will ask for your sympathy ....

I don't believe you as no fecker would live around Sunderland by choice..

Listen up you tyke I own much of Sunderland....

Oh yeah but it's all below ground and exhausted. ..pits

No you're mixing that up with my overseas investments in gold and diamond mining

Should I sing roys song again

Is this another TV debate?

Do you own any knickers?...no..well feck off

Soxy always kicks your ass haha"

Yeah! In the words of Roy orbison. ..in dreams

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


"A genuine trumpet if ever there was one.... Her and Emily Thornberry will help the population realise what a stupid idea the labour part is

I just fecking knew I'd find you in here

You've got an imbecile shadow chancellor wanting to borrow money to pay off debts ......and they are applauding his lunacy

Boris...enough said

On fiscal agility give me Bojo anyday .....

Boris and me we cry all the way to the bank as we laugh at the poor people

Oi...on another thread clem made a comment "the ugly face of capitalism" surprisingly you came to mind when I read it

Don't worry about me.....

When my savings run below the level of the combined wealth of the entire Teesside population I will ask for your sympathy ....

I don't believe you as no fecker would live around Sunderland by choice..

Listen up you tyke I own much of Sunderland....

Oh yeah but it's all below ground and exhausted. ..pits

No you're mixing that up with my overseas investments in gold and diamond mining

Should I sing roys song again

Is this another TV debate?

Do you own any knickers?...no..well feck off

Soxy always kicks your ass haha

Yeah! In the words of Roy orbison. ..in dreams "

I'm outta here they don't do humour in the politics forum

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


"A genuine trumpet if ever there was one.... Her and Emily Thornberry will help the population realise what a stupid idea the labour part is

I just fecking knew I'd find you in here

You've got an imbecile shadow chancellor wanting to borrow money to pay off debts ......and they are applauding his lunacy

Boris...enough said

On fiscal agility give me Bojo anyday .....

Boris and me we cry all the way to the bank as we laugh at the poor people

Oi...on another thread clem made a comment "the ugly face of capitalism" surprisingly you came to mind when I read it

Don't worry about me.....

When my savings run below the level of the combined wealth of the entire Teesside population I will ask for your sympathy ....

I don't believe you as no fecker would live around Sunderland by choice..

Listen up you tyke I own much of Sunderland....

Oh yeah but it's all below ground and exhausted. ..pits

No you're mixing that up with my overseas investments in gold and diamond mining

Should I sing roys song again

Is this another TV debate?

Do you own any knickers?...no..well feck off

Soxy always kicks your ass haha

Yeah! In the words of Roy orbison. ..in dreams

I'm outta here they don't do humour in the politics forum "

For once I'll agree with you

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


"Imagine a white person saying voting should be fixed so that only a white person could be chosen in the Cotswolds for example.

Put up white black green yellow candidates and let the constituents decide

Diane Abbott has said Labour should ban white candidates from standing for the party in certain constituencies, in an attempt to increase the number of ethnic minority MPs in parliament.

The shadow home secretary suggested it is time for the party to require all potential candidates in select constituencies to be nonwhite, with local Labour parties required to pick a candidate from a minority background."

Utter shambles. Next they'll say women deserve a vote. Shame on them.

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan  over a year ago

salisbury


"I think it's a great idea .

For dividing people into categories and saying vote for me because I maybe shit but we're the same colour and that's all that matters..... Isn't it "

no! For saying "Don't vote Labour, we're proper mental".

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


"A genuine trumpet if ever there was one.... Her and Emily Thornberry will help the population realise what a stupid idea the labour part is

I just fecking knew I'd find you in here

You've got an imbecile shadow chancellor wanting to borrow money to pay off debts ......and they are applauding his lunacy

Boris...enough said

On fiscal agility give me Bojo anyday .....

Boris and me we cry all the way to the bank as we laugh at the poor people

Oi...on another thread clem made a comment "the ugly face of capitalism" surprisingly you came to mind when I read it

Don't worry about me.....

When my savings run below the level of the combined wealth of the entire Teesside population I will ask for your sympathy ....

I don't believe you as no fecker would live around Sunderland by choice..

Listen up you tyke I own much of Sunderland....

Oh yeah but it's all below ground and exhausted. ..pits

No you're mixing that up with my overseas investments in gold and diamond mining

Should I sing roys song again

Is this another TV debate?

Do you own any knickers?...no..well feck off

Soxy always kicks your ass haha

Yeah! In the words of Roy orbison. ..in dreams

I'm outta here they don't do humour in the politics forum "

We've been joking for the last few years. 50% Jokers, 20% trolls 10% compulsive lovers and the rest are not in the joke.

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By *entaur_UKMan  over a year ago

Cannock

Diane Abbott the gift that keeps on giving.

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By *wisted999Man  over a year ago

North Bucks

Rather than talking about curtailing candidates on ethnic grounds how about the onus being put on the parties to nominate people from the very community they represent and come from.

There would be no need for this then as hopefully it would occur naturally over time base on the areas demographics.

Or is that not sensible enough?

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

I think people do make decisions based on ethnicity at the voteing booth.

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

Where is the source? Finding out what she said, how she said it etc.

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


"Where is the source? Finding out what she said, how she said it etc."

Can't find anything

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

https://www.buzzfeed.com/jimwaterson/diane-abbott-wants-all-black-shortlists-for-labour?utm_term=.bryxjv8QK#.ig14KrqeQ

Found it only here.

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

"If you want to engage with black and minority voters you have to start talking about the things they are talking about, you have to start holding events and reaching out to them,"

That is totally different from the OP's message.

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


"Diane Abbott the gift that keeps on giving. "

In the very same mould as the Boris one but shes Labour

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


"Rather than talking about curtailing candidates on ethnic grounds how about the onus being put on the parties to nominate people from the very community they represent and come from.

There would be no need for this then as hopefully it would occur naturally over time base on the areas demographics.

Or is that not sensible enough? "

Oh you mean like positive discrimination....but wait isnt that happening now with ALL parties....well maybe not the UKIPERS as they dont really care about those there black or Asian types

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


"Diane Abbott the gift that keeps on giving.

In the very same mould as the Boris one but shes Labour "

I just read the article and the quotes. There is nothing wrong. She refers to women shortlist to increase the number of female MPs. Which worked. But not for ethnic minority women.

Nowhere I read any nonsense. And I heard her bad interviews and she can put her foot right in it. But here I see no issues.

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


"Diane Abbott the gift that keeps on giving.

In the very same mould as the Boris one but shes Labour

I just read the article and the quotes. There is nothing wrong. She refers to women shortlist to increase the number of female MPs. Which worked. But not for ethnic minority women.

Nowhere I read any nonsense. And I heard her bad interviews and she can put her foot right in it. But here I see no issues."

Tbh i never doubted you would...as i didn't and i watched her speech as well....but some people just love to jump on the knocking Labour bandwagon...they must be running scared...

especially our Homer

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


"Diane Abbott the gift that keeps on giving.

In the very same mould as the Boris one but shes Labour

I just read the article and the quotes. There is nothing wrong. She refers to women shortlist to increase the number of female MPs. Which worked. But not for ethnic minority women.

Nowhere I read any nonsense. And I heard her bad interviews and she can put her foot right in it. But here I see no issues.

Tbh i never doubted you would...as i didn't and i watched her speech as well....but some people just love to jump on the knocking Labour bandwagon...they must be running scared...

especially our Homer "

Haha, I just don't like it when people take things out of context (not you). So I am particular about media and politicians. I don't know why so many trust them because they say they believe in what they do.

Farage - old conservative

May - Remainer, loves immigration

Geert Wilders - old conservative, never left the house for over a decade. So in touch with people.

Trump - Billionaire cheat, doesn't care about the people either.

Blair - Conservative. New Labour = softer old conservatives

I could name Labour members but I'm only familiar with JC as an old friend of our community. I'm not Labour. Waiting for the righty lefty party to appear. I'm a mix of both.

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By *imiUKMan  over a year ago

Hereford


"Diane Abbott the gift that keeps on giving.

In the very same mould as the Boris one but shes Labour

I just read the article and the quotes. There is nothing wrong. She refers to women shortlist to increase the number of female MPs. Which worked. But not for ethnic minority women.

Nowhere I read any nonsense. And I heard her bad interviews and she can put her foot right in it. But here I see no issues."

The OP reads like it's been copied out of a tabloid, and is very light on facts...

"Ban" candidates indeed....

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


"Diane Abbott the gift that keeps on giving.

In the very same mould as the Boris one but shes Labour

I just read the article and the quotes. There is nothing wrong. She refers to women shortlist to increase the number of female MPs. Which worked. But not for ethnic minority women.

Nowhere I read any nonsense. And I heard her bad interviews and she can put her foot right in it. But here I see no issues.

The OP reads like it's been copied out of a tabloid, and is very light on facts...

"Ban" candidates indeed.... "

Shortlist is the complete opposite of ban.

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


"I care a lot less about the colour of the candidates than I do about their policies. Engaging local folk in politics remains an uphill battle in some areas. In Birmingham I’m told that vast swathes of women from non white ethnicities don’t vote - shocking. "

It's ok...their menfolk go and vote for them!

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


"A genuine trumpet if ever there was one.... Her and Emily Thornberry will help the population realise what a stupid idea the labour part is

I just fecking knew I'd find you in here

You've got an imbecile shadow chancellor wanting to borrow money to pay off debts ......and they are applauding his lunacy

Boris...enough said

On fiscal agility give me Bojo anyday .....

Boris and me we cry all the way to the bank as we laugh at the poor people

Oi...on another thread clem made a comment "the ugly face of capitalism" surprisingly you came to mind when I read it

Don't worry about me.....

When my savings run below the level of the combined wealth of the entire Teesside population I will ask for your sympathy ....

I don't believe you as no fecker would live around Sunderland by choice..

Listen up you tyke I own much of Sunderland....

Oh yeah but it's all below ground and exhausted. ..pits

No you're mixing that up with my overseas investments in gold and diamond mining

Should I sing roys song again

Is this another TV debate?

Do you own any knickers?...no..well feck off

Soxy always kicks your ass haha

Yeah! In the words of Roy orbison. ..in dreams

I'm outta here they don't do humour in the politics forum

We've been joking for the last few years. 50% Jokers, 20% trolls 10% compulsive lovers and the rest are not in the joke."

For years eh !

But the politics forum only started in June 2016

Really you must try harder if you hope to shoot someone down...

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


"A genuine trumpet if ever there was one.... Her and Emily Thornberry will help the population realise what a stupid idea the labour part is

I just fecking knew I'd find you in here

You've got an imbecile shadow chancellor wanting to borrow money to pay off debts ......and they are applauding his lunacy

Boris...enough said

On fiscal agility give me Bojo anyday .....

Boris and me we cry all the way to the bank as we laugh at the poor people

Oi...on another thread clem made a comment "the ugly face of capitalism" surprisingly you came to mind when I read it

Don't worry about me.....

When my savings run below the level of the combined wealth of the entire Teesside population I will ask for your sympathy ....

I don't believe you as no fecker would live around Sunderland by choice..

Listen up you tyke I own much of Sunderland....

Oh yeah but it's all below ground and exhausted. ..pits

No you're mixing that up with my overseas investments in gold and diamond mining

Should I sing roys song again

Is this another TV debate?

Do you own any knickers?...no..well feck off

Soxy always kicks your ass haha

Yeah! In the words of Roy orbison. ..in dreams

I'm outta here they don't do humour in the politics forum

We've been joking for the last few years. 50% Jokers, 20% trolls 10% compulsive lovers and the rest are not in the joke.

For years eh !

But the politics forum only started in June 2016

Really you must try harder if you hope to shoot someone down... "

I wasn't. That's the whole point. This is a confusing forum. I have a love hate relationship.

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


"

Shortlist is the complete opposite of ban. "

What if the shortlist only has one name on it?

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


"

Shortlist is the complete opposite of ban.

What if the shortlist only has one name on it?"

Its no longer a list.

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By *andS66Couple  over a year ago

Derby


"

Shortlist is the complete opposite of ban.

What if the shortlist only has one name on it? Its no longer a list."

Unless you're British, and it's like a queue.

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


"

Shortlist is the complete opposite of ban.

What if the shortlist only has one name on it?"

This is a shortlist of female MPs. It's how they increase female representatives. Or do you believe men and women are treated equally? Plus this is to be a candidate in a constituent.

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By *mmabluTV/TS  over a year ago

upton wirral

Is she not commiting a race crime I wonder she should be prosicuted

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


"Is she not commiting a race crime I wonder she should be prosicuted"

No. Otherwise arrest all companies with equal rights policy. How dare they!

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By *entaur_UKMan  over a year ago

Cannock


"Is she not commiting a race crime I wonder she should be prosicuted"

Not Diane Abbott but there has been some pretty vile anti semitic comments made at some of the fringe Labour meetings around their conference in Brighton. So much so that the Brighton council leader last night threatened to ban the party over anti semitism. The Equalities and human rights commission has also said the Labour party must prove it is not racist.

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By *hetalkingstoveMan  over a year ago

London


"Is she not commiting a race crime I wonder she should be prosicuted"

No, she isn't. Because what she said isn't accurately reflected by the OP.

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


"Is she not commiting a race crime I wonder she should be prosicuted

Not Diane Abbott but there has been some pretty vile anti semitic comments made at some of the fringe Labour meetings around their conference in Brighton. So much so that the Brighton council leader last night threatened to ban the party over anti semitism. The Equalities and human rights commission has also said the Labour party must prove it is not racist. "

I hope you realise it was an israeli american jew who made those comments.Not a British citizen.He was born in Jerusalem. ..But nice try centaur..

Israeli-American author Miko Peled told a conference fringe meeting Labour members should support the freedom to “discuss every issue, whether it’s the holocaust, yes or no, whether it’s Palestine liberation - the entire spectrum.

Doed amyone think UKIP could prove it wasnt racist..

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


"Imagine a white person saying voting should be fixed so that only a white person could be chosen in the Cotswolds for example.

Put up white black green yellow candidates and let the constituents decide

Diane Abbott has said Labour should ban white candidates from standing for the party in certain constituencies, in an attempt to increase the number of ethnic minority MPs in parliament.

The shadow home secretary suggested it is time for the party to require all potential candidates in select constituencies to be nonwhite, with local Labour parties required to pick a candidate from a minority background."

I've seen this type of bigoted ideology before.

'positive discrimination' is its euphemism which is an ugly way to justify it.

Sexism and racism has no place no matter how its dressed up

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By *abioMan  over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"Imagine a white person saying voting should be fixed so that only a white person could be chosen in the Cotswolds for example.

Put up white black green yellow candidates and let the constituents decide

Diane Abbott has said Labour should ban white candidates from standing for the party in certain constituencies, in an attempt to increase the number of ethnic minority MPs in parliament.

The shadow home secretary suggested it is time for the party to require all potential candidates in select constituencies to be nonwhite, with local Labour parties required to pick a candidate from a minority background."

you might think it is loony.... i would say this...

is it any worse than than the tories labour and lib dems who have ALL at one time promoted all women short lists.....

after all... in many inner city constituences people who are non white may make up a big number of the people in them.......

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


" you might think it is loony.... i would say this...

is it any worse than than the tories labour and lib dems who have ALL at one time promoted all women short lists.....

"

Just as bad


"

after all... in many inner city constituences people who are non white may make up a big number of the people in them.......

"

People should be elected on their abilities, not on anything else do no _abio

I fully disagree what you say _abio! positive discrimination is just as ugly and wrong as racism and sexism. Im suprised you condone it to be honest

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


"Imagine a white person saying voting should be fixed so that only a white person could be chosen in the Cotswolds for example.

Put up white black green yellow candidates and let the constituents decide

Diane Abbott has said Labour should ban white candidates from standing for the party in certain constituencies, in an attempt to increase the number of ethnic minority MPs in parliament.

The shadow home secretary suggested it is time for the party to require all potential candidates in select constituencies to be nonwhite, with local Labour parties required to pick a candidate from a minority background.

you might think it is loony.... i would say this...

is it any worse than than the tories labour and lib dems who have ALL at one time promoted all women short lists.....

after all... in many inner city constituences people who are non white may make up a big number of the people in them......."

Its not loony at all.All i see is an attempt to level things up.Positive discrimination is illegal as far as i know but positive action isn't . In fact its in law.You can hire a black man over a white man if they are equally qualified on the grounds they come from underrepresented groups .

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By *oxychick35Couple  over a year ago

thornaby

Sounds a lot like discrimination to me

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


"Sounds a lot like discrimination to me "

Only if we lived in a pure meritocracy.

Which we don't.

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


"Sounds a lot like discrimination to me "

It's a popularity contest in the end. Choose the candidate that is likely to be elected. Simple. That is what she says in plain terms.

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By *amo2121Man  over a year ago

swansea


"Sounds a lot like discrimination to me

It's a popularity contest in the end. Choose the candidate that is likely to be elected. Simple. That is what she says in plain terms."

Well that's a lot of debate if that's what she says in plain terms!! You people need to get a life!! Dianne Abbott....all these posts about Dianne Abbott!!! What a joke lol

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

Question for Dianne ?

Would she be happy for one of her children to marry a White Person ?

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


"Question for Dianne ?

Would she be happy for one of her children to marry a White Person ? "

You could email her and ask.Not sure youll get a response here

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

lol probbally not !

I'm all for equally opportunity but I do the things she comes out with would be viewed as racist if she was White !

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


"lol probbally not !

I'm all for equally opportunity but I do the things she comes out with would be viewed as racist if she was White !

"

You are probably right but heres the thing.She feels she lives in a society that can be prejudiced against the people in her community .So as someone who actually could have some power shes trying to address the issue.

Rightly or wrongly depending on your view.

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


"lol probbally not !

I'm all for equally opportunity but I do the things she comes out with would be viewed as racist if she was White !

You are probably right but heres the thing.She feels she lives in a society that can be prejudiced against the people in her community .So as someone who actually could have some power shes trying to address the issue.

Rightly or wrongly depending on your view."

Would you be happy if someone only voted for you because your white or male?

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


"lol probbally not !

I'm all for equally opportunity but I do the things she comes out with would be viewed as racist if she was White !

You are probably right but heres the thing.She feels she lives in a society that can be prejudiced against the people in her community .So as someone who actually could have some power shes trying to address the issue.

Rightly or wrongly depending on your view.

Would you be happy if someone only voted for you because your white or male?

"

Politics has always been dominated by white males and more specifically white males from a political class in the UK.

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


"lol probbally not !

I'm all for equally opportunity but I do the things she comes out with would be viewed as racist if she was White !

You are probably right but heres the thing.She feels she lives in a society that can be prejudiced against the people in her community .So as someone who actually could have some power shes trying to address the issue.

Rightly or wrongly depending on your view.

Would you be happy if someone only voted for you because your white or male?

"

The whole point is to put someone to vote who can relate to their constituent. Putting rich white males will not work in poor and with ethnic minorities being the majority in a constituent.

Or you could say May is discriminating remainers by putting pro brexiters in high positions.

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


"lol probbally not !

I'm all for equally opportunity but I do the things she comes out with would be viewed as racist if she was White !

"

If you've been prosecuted and attacked would it be justified?./ If you were sexually harassed by men and you don't trust any men. Does that make you sexist?

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


"lol probbally not !

I'm all for equally opportunity but I do the things she comes out with would be viewed as racist if she was White !

You are probably right but heres the thing.She feels she lives in a society that can be prejudiced against the people in her community .So as someone who actually could have some power shes trying to address the issue.

Rightly or wrongly depending on your view.

Would you be happy if someone only voted for you because your white or male?

The whole point is to put someone to vote who can relate to their constituent. Putting rich white males will not work in poor and with ethnic minorities being the majority in a constituent.

Or you could say May is discriminating remainers by putting pro brexiters in high positions."

Just been looking on this site:

http://www.britpolitics.co.uk/a-level-uk-political-party-parliamentary-candidates

Just on my phone so can't really do more detailed study on this subject but can see the problem of making the candidates representative of the constituency.. But.. Dianne Abbot's idea is not the solution! It's a pandoras box if that's adopted

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

Id be more inclined to have more than 1 candidate per party on the ballot paper.

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


"lol probbally not !

I'm all for equally opportunity but I do the things she comes out with would be viewed as racist if she was White !

You are probably right but heres the thing.She feels she lives in a society that can be prejudiced against the people in her community .So as someone who actually could have some power shes trying to address the issue.

Rightly or wrongly depending on your view.

Would you be happy if someone only voted for you because your white or male?

The whole point is to put someone to vote who can relate to their constituent. Putting rich white males will not work in poor and with ethnic minorities being the majority in a constituent.

Or you could say May is discriminating remainers by putting pro brexiters in high positions.

Just been looking on this site:

http://www.britpolitics.co.uk/a-level-uk-political-party-parliamentary-candidates

Just on my phone so can't really do more detailed study on this subject but can see the problem of making the candidates representative of the constituency.. But.. Dianne Abbot's idea is not the solution! It's a pandoras box if that's adopted"

It doesn't mean there's not a problem. It's a case of finding the right solution for the problem.

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


"lol probbally not !

I'm all for equally opportunity but I do the things she comes out with would be viewed as racist if she was White !

You are probably right but heres the thing.She feels she lives in a society that can be prejudiced against the people in her community .So as someone who actually could have some power shes trying to address the issue.

Rightly or wrongly depending on your view.

Would you be happy if someone only voted for you because your white or male?

The whole point is to put someone to vote who can relate to their constituent. Putting rich white males will not work in poor and with ethnic minorities being the majority in a constituent.

Or you could say May is discriminating remainers by putting pro brexiters in high positions.

Just been looking on this site:

http://www.britpolitics.co.uk/a-level-uk-political-party-parliamentary-candidates

Just on my phone so can't really do more detailed study on this subject but can see the problem of making the candidates representative of the constituency.. But.. Dianne Abbot's idea is not the solution! It's a pandoras box if that's adopted

It doesn't mean there's not a problem. It's a case of finding the right solution for the problem."

But I agree the proposed solution can be a Pandora's box.

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By *entaur_UKMan  over a year ago

Cannock

The whole idea is a joke. We had this madness in football a few years ago where it was suggested that when football teams are looking for a new manager then at least one black candidate or person of colour should be put on the shortlist for the job. Nothing to do with their ability to do the job or how good a football manager they are they get selected on the shortlist simply because of the colour of their skin. The idea didn't last long in the football world and the idea was thrown on the scrapheap of history where it belongs.

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


"The whole idea is a joke. We had this madness in football a few years ago where it was suggested that when football teams are looking for a new manager then at least one black candidate or person of colour should be put on the shortlist for the job. Nothing to do with their ability to do the job or how good a football manager they are they get selected on the shortlist simply because of the colour of their skin. The idea didn't last long in the football world and the idea was thrown on the scrapheap of history where it belongs. "

Your analogy doesn't make sense.

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


"The whole idea is a joke. We had this madness in football a few years ago where it was suggested that when football teams are looking for a new manager then at least one black candidate or person of colour should be put on the shortlist for the job. Nothing to do with their ability to do the job or how good a football manager they are they get selected on the shortlist simply because of the colour of their skin. The idea didn't last long in the football world and the idea was thrown on the scrapheap of history where it belongs.

Your analogy doesn't make sense."

What she implies is something different. Let's take the football analogy. She isn't saying shortlist a black guy. She's says let's shortlist English players since they're likely to succeed and make a better success in the England team. Or an analogy of the problem. We're hiring coaches that speaks only French for an all English team.

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


"The whole idea is a joke. We had this madness in football a few years ago where it was suggested that when football teams are looking for a new manager then at least one black candidate or person of colour should be put on the shortlist for the job. Nothing to do with their ability to do the job or how good a football manager they are they get selected on the shortlist simply because of the colour of their skin. The idea didn't last long in the football world and the idea was thrown on the scrapheap of history where it belongs.

Your analogy doesn't make sense."

Homer is at it again

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


"The whole idea is a joke. We had this madness in football a few years ago where it was suggested that when football teams are looking for a new manager then at least one black candidate or person of colour should be put on the shortlist for the job. Nothing to do with their ability to do the job or how good a football manager they are they get selected on the shortlist simply because of the colour of their skin. The idea didn't last long in the football world and the idea was thrown on the scrapheap of history where it belongs.

Your analogy doesn't make sense.

Homer is at it again "

I don't know why people can't see past the colour of their skin and ignore the bigger picture.

It's like saying putting candidates into UKIP who are all remainers and Farage saying we should shortlist brexiters as candidates to increase the Brexit view. Then centuar would agree. But it's similar. Just in an alternative universe.

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


"The whole idea is a joke. We had this madness in football a few years ago where it was suggested that when football teams are looking for a new manager then at least one black candidate or person of colour should be put on the shortlist for the job. Nothing to do with their ability to do the job or how good a football manager they are they get selected on the shortlist simply because of the colour of their skin. The idea didn't last long in the football world and the idea was thrown on the scrapheap of history where it belongs.

Your analogy doesn't make sense.

Homer is at it again

I don't know why people can't see past the colour of their skin and ignore the bigger picture.

It's like saying putting candidates into UKIP who are all remainers and Farage saying we should shortlist brexiters as candidates to increase the Brexit view. Then centuar would agree. But it's similar. Just in an alternative universe. "

Not seen that many Black or Asian UKIPERS tbh....if any

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


"The whole idea is a joke. We had this madness in football a few years ago where it was suggested that when football teams are looking for a new manager then at least one black candidate or person of colour should be put on the shortlist for the job. Nothing to do with their ability to do the job or how good a football manager they are they get selected on the shortlist simply because of the colour of their skin. The idea didn't last long in the football world and the idea was thrown on the scrapheap of history where it belongs.

Your analogy doesn't make sense.

Homer is at it again

I don't know why people can't see past the colour of their skin and ignore the bigger picture.

It's like saying putting candidates into UKIP who are all remainers and Farage saying we should shortlist brexiters as candidates to increase the Brexit view. Then centuar would agree. But it's similar. Just in an alternative universe.

Not seen that many Black or Asian UKIPERS tbh....if any "

Need a shortlist.

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By *abioMan  over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"The whole idea is a joke. We had this madness in football a few years ago where it was suggested that when football teams are looking for a new manager then at least one black candidate or person of colour should be put on the shortlist for the job. Nothing to do with their ability to do the job or how good a football manager they are they get selected on the shortlist simply because of the colour of their skin. The idea didn't last long in the football world and the idea was thrown on the scrapheap of history where it belongs. "

actually.... this whole post is rubbish! for several reasons i will explain

it is actually called the "rooney rule" in the states (because it was championed by pittsburgh steelers owner dan rooney) because in a league that was primarily black... the coaches and head coaches were majority white.....

so all that was asked is that on all coaching shortlists... there must be at least one minority candidate, because the theory being because they were not being interviewed and people seeing what talent their was... they were being held back...

it has worked in the NFL.... and the NBA....

it is actually being piloted in the EFL for academy jobs and above.....

Key figures from the 'Rooney Rule' pilot

123 academy jobs were advertised on the EFL website.

The EFL received data relating to 76 of those jobs.

1,497 applications were received for those 76 jobs.

In 170 of the applications, the candidate defined their ethnicity as BAME (11%).

18% of the 1,497 applications led to an interview, increasing to 31% for all BAME applicants, and 52% for the 99 applications made by BAME candidates who were suitably qualified for the role.

11 BAME candidates were appointed to the 76 jobs (14%).

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


"The whole idea is a joke. We had this madness in football a few years ago where it was suggested that when football teams are looking for a new manager then at least one black candidate or person of colour should be put on the shortlist for the job. Nothing to do with their ability to do the job or how good a football manager they are they get selected on the shortlist simply because of the colour of their skin. The idea didn't last long in the football world and the idea was thrown on the scrapheap of history where it belongs.

Your analogy doesn't make sense.

Homer is at it again

I don't know why people can't see past the colour of their skin and ignore the bigger picture.

It's like saying putting candidates into UKIP who are all remainers and Farage saying we should shortlist brexiters as candidates to increase the Brexit view. Then centuar would agree. But it's similar. Just in an alternative universe.

Not seen that many Black or Asian UKIPERS tbh....if any

Need a shortlist."

How about multiple candidates representing a party on a ballot paper? That way you vote for a party and which person you want to represent you

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


"The whole idea is a joke. We had this madness in football a few years ago where it was suggested that when football teams are looking for a new manager then at least one black candidate or person of colour should be put on the shortlist for the job. Nothing to do with their ability to do the job or how good a football manager they are they get selected on the shortlist simply because of the colour of their skin. The idea didn't last long in the football world and the idea was thrown on the scrapheap of history where it belongs.

Your analogy doesn't make sense.

Homer is at it again

I don't know why people can't see past the colour of their skin and ignore the bigger picture.

It's like saying putting candidates into UKIP who are all remainers and Farage saying we should shortlist brexiters as candidates to increase the Brexit view. Then centuar would agree. But it's similar. Just in an alternative universe.

Not seen that many Black or Asian UKIPERS tbh....if any

Need a shortlist.

How about multiple candidates representing a party on a ballot paper? That way you vote for a party and which person you want to represent you"

So the sum of candidate votes in a party chooses the party and highest voted candidate gets the job? Oh highest candidate gets it? If the latter it cannibalised the other party candidate votes. Then it becomes tactical i.e. putting unfavourable candidates so the popular one gets the most.

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By *igsteve43Man  over a year ago

derby

Im not sure if shes racist ,but the very people she is trying to help she is labelling as racist too by saying they would be more likely to vote for someone based purely on the colour of their skin

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


"Im not sure if shes racist ,but the very people she is trying to help she is labelling as racist too by saying they would be more likely to vote for someone based purely on the colour of their skin"

People can vote for the most stupid reasons unfortunately

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By *entaur_UKMan  over a year ago

Cannock


"The whole idea is a joke. We had this madness in football a few years ago where it was suggested that when football teams are looking for a new manager then at least one black candidate or person of colour should be put on the shortlist for the job. Nothing to do with their ability to do the job or how good a football manager they are they get selected on the shortlist simply because of the colour of their skin. The idea didn't last long in the football world and the idea was thrown on the scrapheap of history where it belongs.

actually.... this whole post is rubbish! for several reasons i will explain

it is actually called the "rooney rule" in the states (because it was championed by pittsburgh steelers owner dan rooney) because in a league that was primarily black... the coaches and head coaches were majority white.....

so all that was asked is that on all coaching shortlists... there must be at least one minority candidate, because the theory being because they were not being interviewed and people seeing what talent their was... they were being held back...

it has worked in the NFL.... and the NBA....

it is actually being piloted in the EFL for academy jobs and above.....

Key figures from the 'Rooney Rule' pilot

123 academy jobs were advertised on the EFL website.

The EFL received data relating to 76 of those jobs.

1,497 applications were received for those 76 jobs.

In 170 of the applications, the candidate defined their ethnicity as BAME (11%).

18% of the 1,497 applications led to an interview, increasing to 31% for all BAME applicants, and 52% for the 99 applications made by BAME candidates who were suitably qualified for the role.

11 BAME candidates were appointed to the 76 jobs (14%)."

This is a UK site with majority of UK posters. When the term 'football' is used here it means football as in the FIFA variation, maybe I should have put 'soccer' in the post just for your benefit.

American football is always referred to as 'American football' by Brits and no where in my post did I mention the word 'American'. The idea of having shortlists for black managers in the F.A Premier league or the championship or lower football (soccer) divisions died on its arse years ago, because it's a shit idea that no one liked. Football (soccer) Managers should and always will be selected on talent and ability to do the job here rather than colour of skin and frankly that's the way it should be.

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By *andS66Couple  over a year ago

Derby


"The whole idea is a joke. We had this madness in football a few years ago where it was suggested that when football teams are looking for a new manager then at least one black candidate or person of colour should be put on the shortlist for the job. Nothing to do with their ability to do the job or how good a football manager they are they get selected on the shortlist simply because of the colour of their skin. The idea didn't last long in the football world and the idea was thrown on the scrapheap of history where it belongs.

Your analogy doesn't make sense.

Homer is at it again

I don't know why people can't see past the colour of their skin and ignore the bigger picture.

It's like saying putting candidates into UKIP who are all remainers and Farage saying we should shortlist brexiters as candidates to increase the Brexit view. Then centuar would agree. But it's similar. Just in an alternative universe.

Not seen that many Black or Asian UKIPERS tbh....if any "

GE 2015

According to UCL's Parliamentary Candidates UK project, of the major parties, the major parties had the following percentages of black and ethnic minority candidates: the Conservatives 11%, the Liberal Democrats 10%, Labour 9%, UKIP 6%, the Greens 4%

A total of 158 British Asians (i.e., Britons of South Asian descent) stood for election: 111 men and 47 women. The Conservatives stood 36 British Asian candidates, Labour 34, the Liberal Democrats 32, UKIP 21, the Greens eight, the SNP 1.

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By *rown ThunderMan  over a year ago

newport


"She needs shooting!!"

Oh yeah well done to suggest shooting a MP. Bet you really love the guy who killed Jo Cox. I have reported you.

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By *abioMan  over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

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By *abioMan  over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"The whole idea is a joke. We had this madness in football a few years ago where it was suggested that when football teams are looking for a new manager then at least one black candidate or person of colour should be put on the shortlist for the job. Nothing to do with their ability to do the job or how good a football manager they are they get selected on the shortlist simply because of the colour of their skin. The idea didn't last long in the football world and the idea was thrown on the scrapheap of history where it belongs.

actually.... this whole post is rubbish! for several reasons i will explain

it is actually called the "rooney rule" in the states (because it was championed by pittsburgh steelers owner dan rooney) because in a league that was primarily black... the coaches and head coaches were majority white.....

so all that was asked is that on all coaching shortlists... there must be at least one minority candidate, because the theory being because they were not being interviewed and people seeing what talent their was... they were being held back...

it has worked in the NFL.... and the NBA....

it is actually being piloted in the EFL for academy jobs and above.....

Key figures from the 'Rooney Rule' pilot

123 academy jobs were advertised on the EFL website.

The EFL received data relating to 76 of those jobs.

1,497 applications were received for those 76 jobs.

In 170 of the applications, the candidate defined their ethnicity as BAME (11%).

18% of the 1,497 applications led to an interview, increasing to 31% for all BAME applicants, and 52% for the 99 applications made by BAME candidates who were suitably qualified for the role.

11 BAME candidates were appointed to the 76 jobs (14%).

This is a UK site with majority of UK posters. When the term 'football' is used here it means football as in the FIFA variation, maybe I should have put 'soccer' in the post just for your benefit.

American football is always referred to as 'American football' by Brits and no where in my post did I mention the word 'American'. The idea of having shortlists for black managers in the F.A Premier league or the championship or lower football (soccer) divisions died on its arse years ago, because it's a shit idea that no one liked. Football (soccer) Managers should and always will be selected on talent and ability to do the job here rather than colour of skin and frankly that's the way it should be. "

don't patronise me.. i know exactly what you mean... and the EFL is the english football League... as is the same EFL they advertise on sky!!!

I take it you watch the championship... league 1 and league 2.... yep... that EFL!!!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40561492

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/efl-rooney-rule-bame-birmingham-chesterfield-coventry-wolves-a7835256.html

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

I think there are two types here.

You either believe there is discrimination in this country or you believe there is no discrimination.

If you believe there is discrimination but dont like Diannes solution. How should we solve the problem. Do we just wait til we all sit around singing come by ya in brotherhood one day in the distant future .Or is action required.

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By *hetalkingstoveMan  over a year ago

London


" Managers should and always will be selected on talent and ability to do the job here rather than colour of skin and frankly that's the way it should be. "

Yes, indeed. Unfortunately, the assumption that this is how things currently work is extremely naive.

Stereotypes still exist and influence people even if they don't hold a conscious bias.

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By *andS66Couple  over a year ago

Derby


"I think there are two types here.

You either believe there is discrimination in this country or you believe there is no discrimination.

If you believe there is discrimination but dont like Diannes solution. How should we solve the problem. Do we just wait til we all sit around singing come by ya in brotherhood one day in the distant future .Or is action required.

"

In an ideal world there would be no discrimination or prejudice of any kind. However, I think everyone has some prejudice in them - although not necessarily prejudiced toward the same thing, nor to the same extent.

As for discrimination,it does exist, but very much less so than 20/30 years ago.

But prejudice and discrimination is not just the domain of white people. I have personally experienced prejudice in this country (and elsewhere) because of my colour, sexuality, religion and politics. I just think those people are particularly sad, bigoted and blinkered.

Although to listen to some posters on here they would say that's an impossibility, as those people subjecting me to their prejudices were non-white, gay, non-Christian or non-protestant, and left-wing. (Not all at the same time!).

I don't, however, think there should be positive discrimination , but that education of those who do discriminate should come first. I do think it's improving over time from a young age with integration, particularly in schools.

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


"The whole idea is a joke. We had this madness in football a few years ago where it was suggested that when football teams are looking for a new manager then at least one black candidate or person of colour should be put on the shortlist for the job. Nothing to do with their ability to do the job or how good a football manager they are they get selected on the shortlist simply because of the colour of their skin. The idea didn't last long in the football world and the idea was thrown on the scrapheap of history where it belongs. "

This very good idea is inspired by the NFL Rooney rule, whereby there must be at least one not white candidate interviewed for a managers position.

If you're looking for the best possible candidate, being forced to look outside what you would default to is a pretty good idea.

But apparently the FA felt that with the wealth of white talent at their disposal this was something they could do without.

Then they hired Sam Allardyce.

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


"I think there are two types here.

You either believe there is discrimination in this country or you believe there is no discrimination.

If you believe there is discrimination but dont like Diannes solution. How should we solve the problem. Do we just wait til we all sit around singing come by ya in brotherhood one day in the distant future .Or is action required.

In an ideal world there would be no discrimination or prejudice of any kind. However, I think everyone has some prejudice in them - although not necessarily prejudiced toward the same thing, nor to the same extent.

As for discrimination,it does exist, but very much less so than 20/30 years ago.

But prejudice and discrimination is not just the domain of white people. I have personally experienced prejudice in this country (and elsewhere) because of my colour, sexuality, religion and politics. I just think those people are particularly sad, bigoted and blinkered.

Although to listen to some posters on here they would say that's an impossibility, as those people subjecting me to their prejudices were non-white, gay, non-Christian or non-protestant, and left-wing. (Not all at the same time!).

I don't, however, think there should be positive discrimination , but that education of those who do discriminate should come first. I do think it's improving over time from a young age with integration, particularly in schools. "

Taken right from the UKIPERS handbook

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


"I think there are two types here.

You either believe there is discrimination in this country or you believe there is no discrimination.

If you believe there is discrimination but dont like Diannes solution. How should we solve the problem. Do we just wait til we all sit around singing come by ya in brotherhood one day in the distant future .Or is action required.

In an ideal world there would be no discrimination or prejudice of any kind. However, I think everyone has some prejudice in them - although not necessarily prejudiced toward the same thing, nor to the same extent.

As for discrimination,it does exist, but very much less so than 20/30 years ago.

But prejudice and discrimination is not just the domain of white people. I have personally experienced prejudice in this country (and elsewhere) because of my colour, sexuality, religion and politics. I just think those people are particularly sad, bigoted and blinkered.

Although to listen to some posters on here they would say that's an impossibility, as those people subjecting me to their prejudices were non-white, gay, non-Christian or non-protestant, and left-wing. (Not all at the same time!).

I don't, however, think there should be positive discrimination , but that education of those who do discriminate should come first. I do think it's improving over time from a young age with integration, particularly in schools. "

The country has improved since the 70s Britain i grew up in.So how do we find those who are discriminatory ? .How do you educate them.I really dont think their opinions can be changed or they will be easily discovered and if you cant do that how do you address the issue .

I do think children being educated in a multicultural multi faith environment can very useful.However this isnt happening.We segregate our children based on faith and social status.How many generations before we are free of discrimination if we take the softly softly approach.

I think we prefer to sweep this issue under the carpet and ignore it and hope it all works out fine.

.

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By *andS66Couple  over a year ago

Derby


"I think there are two types here.

You either believe there is discrimination in this country or you believe there is no discrimination.

If you believe there is discrimination but dont like Diannes solution. How should we solve the problem. Do we just wait til we all sit around singing come by ya in brotherhood one day in the distant future .Or is action required.

In an ideal world there would be no discrimination or prejudice of any kind. However, I think everyone has some prejudice in them - although not necessarily prejudiced toward the same thing, nor to the same extent.

As for discrimination,it does exist, but very much less so than 20/30 years ago.

But prejudice and discrimination is not just the domain of white people. I have personally experienced prejudice in this country (and elsewhere) because of my colour, sexuality, religion and politics. I just think those people are particularly sad, bigoted and blinkered.

Although to listen to some posters on here they would say that's an impossibility, as those people subjecting me to their prejudices were non-white, gay, non-Christian or non-protestant, and left-wing. (Not all at the same time!).

I don't, however, think there should be positive discrimination , but that education of those who do discriminate should come first. I do think it's improving over time from a young age with integration, particularly in schools. The country has improved since the 70s Britain i grew up in.So how do we find those who are discriminatory ? .How do you educate them.I really dont think their opinions can be changed or they will be easily discovered and if you cant do that how do you address the issue .

I do think children being educated in a multicultural multi faith environment can very useful.However this isnt happening.We segregate our children based on faith and social status.How many generations before we are free of discrimination if we take the softly softly approach.

I think we prefer to sweep this issue under the carpet and ignore it and hope it all works out fine.

."

Segregation based on faith and social status is as prevalent across all colors and religions,if not more so in Asian (Indian and Pakistani) culture.

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By *andS66Couple  over a year ago

Derby


"I think there are two types here.

You either believe there is discrimination in this country or you believe there is no discrimination.

If you believe there is discrimination but dont like Diannes solution. How should we solve the problem. Do we just wait til we all sit around singing come by ya in brotherhood one day in the distant future .Or is action required.

In an ideal world there would be no discrimination or prejudice of any kind. However, I think everyone has some prejudice in them - although not necessarily prejudiced toward the same thing, nor to the same extent.

As for discrimination,it does exist, but very much less so than 20/30 years ago.

But prejudice and discrimination is not just the domain of white people. I have personally experienced prejudice in this country (and elsewhere) because of my colour, sexuality, religion and politics. I just think those people are particularly sad, bigoted and blinkered.

Although to listen to some posters on here they would say that's an impossibility, as those people subjecting me to their prejudices were non-white, gay, non-Christian or non-protestant, and left-wing. (Not all at the same time!).

I don't, however, think there should be positive discrimination , but that education of those who do discriminate should come first. I do think it's improving over time from a young age with integration, particularly in schools.

Taken right from the UKIPERS handbook "

Here's people trying to have a grown up, adult conversation, discussing serious issues, and you're just showing yourself up.

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


"I think there are two types here.

You either believe there is discrimination in this country or you believe there is no discrimination.

If you believe there is discrimination but dont like Diannes solution. How should we solve the problem. Do we just wait til we all sit around singing come by ya in brotherhood one day in the distant future .Or is action required.

In an ideal world there would be no discrimination or prejudice of any kind. However, I think everyone has some prejudice in them - although not necessarily prejudiced toward the same thing, nor to the same extent.

As for discrimination,it does exist, but very much less so than 20/30 years ago.

But prejudice and discrimination is not just the domain of white people. I have personally experienced prejudice in this country (and elsewhere) because of my colour, sexuality, religion and politics. I just think those people are particularly sad, bigoted and blinkered.

Although to listen to some posters on here they would say that's an impossibility, as those people subjecting me to their prejudices were non-white, gay, non-Christian or non-protestant, and left-wing. (Not all at the same time!).

I don't, however, think there should be positive discrimination , but that education of those who do discriminate should come first. I do think it's improving over time from a young age with integration, particularly in schools.

Taken right from the UKIPERS handbook

Here's people trying to have a grown up, adult conversation, discussing serious issues, and you're just showing yourself up.

"

I'm right though

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


"I think there are two types here.

You either believe there is discrimination in this country or you believe there is no discrimination.

If you believe there is discrimination but dont like Diannes solution. How should we solve the problem. Do we just wait til we all sit around singing come by ya in brotherhood one day in the distant future .Or is action required.

In an ideal world there would be no discrimination or prejudice of any kind. However, I think everyone has some prejudice in them - although not necessarily prejudiced toward the same thing, nor to the same extent.

As for discrimination,it does exist, but very much less so than 20/30 years ago.

But prejudice and discrimination is not just the domain of white people. I have personally experienced prejudice in this country (and elsewhere) because of my colour, sexuality, religion and politics. I just think those people are particularly sad, bigoted and blinkered.

Although to listen to some posters on here they would say that's an impossibility, as those people subjecting me to their prejudices were non-white, gay, non-Christian or non-protestant, and left-wing. (Not all at the same time!).

I don't, however, think there should be positive discrimination , but that education of those who do discriminate should come first. I do think it's improving over time from a young age with integration, particularly in schools. The country has improved since the 70s Britain i grew up in.So how do we find those who are discriminatory ? .How do you educate them.I really dont think their opinions can be changed or they will be easily discovered and if you cant do that how do you address the issue .

I do think children being educated in a multicultural multi faith environment can very useful.However this isnt happening.We segregate our children based on faith and social status.How many generations before we are free of discrimination if we take the softly softly approach.

I think we prefer to sweep this issue under the carpet and ignore it and hope it all works out fine.

.

Segregation based on faith and social status is as prevalent across all colors and religions,if not more so in Asian (Indian and Pakistani) culture."

This is the issue have with the education approach .How do you change anything if we have segregation in our schools.Its a mixed message.

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By *andS66Couple  over a year ago

Derby


"I think there are two types here.

You either believe there is discrimination in this country or you believe there is no discrimination.

If you believe there is discrimination but dont like Diannes solution. How should we solve the problem. Do we just wait til we all sit around singing come by ya in brotherhood one day in the distant future .Or is action required.

In an ideal world there would be no discrimination or prejudice of any kind. However, I think everyone has some prejudice in them - although not necessarily prejudiced toward the same thing, nor to the same extent.

As for discrimination,it does exist, but very much less so than 20/30 years ago.

But prejudice and discrimination is not just the domain of white people. I have personally experienced prejudice in this country (and elsewhere) because of my colour, sexuality, religion and politics. I just think those people are particularly sad, bigoted and blinkered.

Although to listen to some posters on here they would say that's an impossibility, as those people subjecting me to their prejudices were non-white, gay, non-Christian or non-protestant, and left-wing. (Not all at the same time!).

I don't, however, think there should be positive discrimination , but that education of those who do discriminate should come first. I do think it's improving over time from a young age with integration, particularly in schools.

Taken right from the UKIPERS handbook

Here's people trying to have a grown up, adult conversation, discussing serious issues, and you're just showing yourself up.

I'm right though "

No you're not. I've voted Labour many more times than I've voted UKIP.

I'd go back to your village if I were you, they're missing you.

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


"I think there are two types here.

You either believe there is discrimination in this country or you believe there is no discrimination.

If you believe there is discrimination but dont like Diannes solution. How should we solve the problem. Do we just wait til we all sit around singing come by ya in brotherhood one day in the distant future .Or is action required.

In an ideal world there would be no discrimination or prejudice of any kind. However, I think everyone has some prejudice in them - although not necessarily prejudiced toward the same thing, nor to the same extent.

As for discrimination,it does exist, but very much less so than 20/30 years ago.

But prejudice and discrimination is not just the domain of white people. I have personally experienced prejudice in this country (and elsewhere) because of my colour, sexuality, religion and politics. I just think those people are particularly sad, bigoted and blinkered.

Although to listen to some posters on here they would say that's an impossibility, as those people subjecting me to their prejudices were non-white, gay, non-Christian or non-protestant, and left-wing. (Not all at the same time!).

I don't, however, think there should be positive discrimination , but that education of those who do discriminate should come first. I do think it's improving over time from a young age with integration, particularly in schools.

Taken right from the UKIPERS handbook

Here's people trying to have a grown up, adult conversation, discussing serious issues, and you're just showing yourself up.

I'm right though

No you're not. I've voted Labour many more times than I've voted UKIP.

I'd go back to your village if I were you, they're missing you."

Nah you didnt your posts give you away

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By *andS66Couple  over a year ago

Derby


"I think there are two types here.

You either believe there is discrimination in this country or you believe there is no discrimination.

If you believe there is discrimination but dont like Diannes solution. How should we solve the problem. Do we just wait til we all sit around singing come by ya in brotherhood one day in the distant future .Or is action required.

In an ideal world there would be no discrimination or prejudice of any kind. However, I think everyone has some prejudice in them - although not necessarily prejudiced toward the same thing, nor to the same extent.

As for discrimination,it does exist, but very much less so than 20/30 years ago.

But prejudice and discrimination is not just the domain of white people. I have personally experienced prejudice in this country (and elsewhere) because of my colour, sexuality, religion and politics. I just think those people are particularly sad, bigoted and blinkered.

Although to listen to some posters on here they would say that's an impossibility, as those people subjecting me to their prejudices were non-white, gay, non-Christian or non-protestant, and left-wing. (Not all at the same time!).

I don't, however, think there should be positive discrimination , but that education of those who do discriminate should come first. I do think it's improving over time from a young age with integration, particularly in schools. The country has improved since the 70s Britain i grew up in.So how do we find those who are discriminatory ? .How do you educate them.I really dont think their opinions can be changed or they will be easily discovered and if you cant do that how do you address the issue .

I do think children being educated in a multicultural multi faith environment can very useful.However this isnt happening.We segregate our children based on faith and social status.How many generations before we are free of discrimination if we take the softly softly approach.

I think we prefer to sweep this issue under the carpet and ignore it and hope it all works out fine.

.

Segregation based on faith and social status is as prevalent across all colors and religions,if not more so in Asian (Indian and Pakistani) culture. This is the issue have with the education approach .How do you change anything if we have segregation in our schools.Its a mixed message."

It doesn't matter how often you take a horse to water, you still can't make it drink.

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


"I think there are two types here.

You either believe there is discrimination in this country or you believe there is no discrimination.

If you believe there is discrimination but dont like Diannes solution. How should we solve the problem. Do we just wait til we all sit around singing come by ya in brotherhood one day in the distant future .Or is action required.

In an ideal world there would be no discrimination or prejudice of any kind. However, I think everyone has some prejudice in them - although not necessarily prejudiced toward the same thing, nor to the same extent.

As for discrimination,it does exist, but very much less so than 20/30 years ago.

But prejudice and discrimination is not just the domain of white people. I have personally experienced prejudice in this country (and elsewhere) because of my colour, sexuality, religion and politics. I just think those people are particularly sad, bigoted and blinkered.

Although to listen to some posters on here they would say that's an impossibility, as those people subjecting me to their prejudices were non-white, gay, non-Christian or non-protestant, and left-wing. (Not all at the same time!).

I don't, however, think there should be positive discrimination , but that education of those who do discriminate should come first. I do think it's improving over time from a young age with integration, particularly in schools. The country has improved since the 70s Britain i grew up in.So how do we find those who are discriminatory ? .How do you educate them.I really dont think their opinions can be changed or they will be easily discovered and if you cant do that how do you address the issue .

I do think children being educated in a multicultural multi faith environment can very useful.However this isnt happening.We segregate our children based on faith and social status.How many generations before we are free of discrimination if we take the softly softly approach.

I think we prefer to sweep this issue under the carpet and ignore it and hope it all works out fine.

.

Segregation based on faith and social status is as prevalent across all colors and religions,if not more so in Asian (Indian and Pakistani) culture. This is the issue have with the education approach .How do you change anything if we have segregation in our schools.Its a mixed message.

It doesn't matter how often you take a horse to water, you still can't make it drink."

Indeed thats about the only thing your'e right on

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


"I think there are two types here.

You either believe there is discrimination in this country or you believe there is no discrimination.

If you believe there is discrimination but dont like Diannes solution. How should we solve the problem. Do we just wait til we all sit around singing come by ya in brotherhood one day in the distant future .Or is action required.

In an ideal world there would be no discrimination or prejudice of any kind. However, I think everyone has some prejudice in them - although not necessarily prejudiced toward the same thing, nor to the same extent.

As for discrimination,it does exist, but very much less so than 20/30 years ago.

But prejudice and discrimination is not just the domain of white people. I have personally experienced prejudice in this country (and elsewhere) because of my colour, sexuality, religion and politics. I just think those people are particularly sad, bigoted and blinkered.

Although to listen to some posters on here they would say that's an impossibility, as those people subjecting me to their prejudices were non-white, gay, non-Christian or non-protestant, and left-wing. (Not all at the same time!).

I don't, however, think there should be positive discrimination , but that education of those who do discriminate should come first. I do think it's improving over time from a young age with integration, particularly in schools. The country has improved since the 70s Britain i grew up in.So how do we find those who are discriminatory ? .How do you educate them.I really dont think their opinions can be changed or they will be easily discovered and if you cant do that how do you address the issue .

I do think children being educated in a multicultural multi faith environment can very useful.However this isnt happening.We segregate our children based on faith and social status.How many generations before we are free of discrimination if we take the softly softly approach.

I think we prefer to sweep this issue under the carpet and ignore it and hope it all works out fine.

.

Segregation based on faith and social status is as prevalent across all colors and religions,if not more so in Asian (Indian and Pakistani) culture. This is the issue have with the education approach .How do you change anything if we have segregation in our schools.Its a mixed message.

It doesn't matter how often you take a horse to water, you still can't make it drink."

So we need another approach.Because education isnt working as you've said .

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By *entaur_UKMan  over a year ago

Cannock


"The whole idea is a joke. We had this madness in football a few years ago where it was suggested that when football teams are looking for a new manager then at least one black candidate or person of colour should be put on the shortlist for the job. Nothing to do with their ability to do the job or how good a football manager they are they get selected on the shortlist simply because of the colour of their skin. The idea didn't last long in the football world and the idea was thrown on the scrapheap of history where it belongs.

actually.... this whole post is rubbish! for several reasons i will explain

it is actually called the "rooney rule" in the states (because it was championed by pittsburgh steelers owner dan rooney) because in a league that was primarily black... the coaches and head coaches were majority white.....

so all that was asked is that on all coaching shortlists... there must be at least one minority candidate, because the theory being because they were not being interviewed and people seeing what talent their was... they were being held back...

it has worked in the NFL.... and the NBA....

it is actually being piloted in the EFL for academy jobs and above.....

Key figures from the 'Rooney Rule' pilot

123 academy jobs were advertised on the EFL website.

The EFL received data relating to 76 of those jobs.

1,497 applications were received for those 76 jobs.

In 170 of the applications, the candidate defined their ethnicity as BAME (11%).

18% of the 1,497 applications led to an interview, increasing to 31% for all BAME applicants, and 52% for the 99 applications made by BAME candidates who were suitably qualified for the role.

11 BAME candidates were appointed to the 76 jobs (14%).

This is a UK site with majority of UK posters. When the term 'football' is used here it means football as in the FIFA variation, maybe I should have put 'soccer' in the post just for your benefit.

American football is always referred to as 'American football' by Brits and no where in my post did I mention the word 'American'. The idea of having shortlists for black managers in the F.A Premier league or the championship or lower football (soccer) divisions died on its arse years ago, because it's a shit idea that no one liked. Football (soccer) Managers should and always will be selected on talent and ability to do the job here rather than colour of skin and frankly that's the way it should be.

don't patronise me.. i know exactly what you mean... and the EFL is the english football League... as is the same EFL they advertise on sky!!!

I take it you watch the championship... league 1 and league 2.... yep... that EFL!!!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40561492

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/efl-rooney-rule-bame-birmingham-chesterfield-coventry-wolves-a7835256.html"

If you knew I meant the EFL then why mention the NFL and the NBA?

By your own admission this has not been fully implemented in the EFL the evidence you provided only points to a pilot scheme. It was suggested years ago in the EFL if anyone was serious about it then it would have been fully Implemented by now. It's a shit idea and that's why it's only remained as a pilot scheme.

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


"The whole idea is a joke. We had this madness in football a few years ago where it was suggested that when football teams are looking for a new manager then at least one black candidate or person of colour should be put on the shortlist for the job. Nothing to do with their ability to do the job or how good a football manager they are they get selected on the shortlist simply because of the colour of their skin. The idea didn't last long in the football world and the idea was thrown on the scrapheap of history where it belongs.

actually.... this whole post is rubbish! for several reasons i will explain

it is actually called the "rooney rule" in the states (because it was championed by pittsburgh steelers owner dan rooney) because in a league that was primarily black... the coaches and head coaches were majority white.....

so all that was asked is that on all coaching shortlists... there must be at least one minority candidate, because the theory being because they were not being interviewed and people seeing what talent their was... they were being held back...

it has worked in the NFL.... and the NBA....

it is actually being piloted in the EFL for academy jobs and above.....

Key figures from the 'Rooney Rule' pilot

123 academy jobs were advertised on the EFL website.

The EFL received data relating to 76 of those jobs.

1,497 applications were received for those 76 jobs.

In 170 of the applications, the candidate defined their ethnicity as BAME (11%).

18% of the 1,497 applications led to an interview, increasing to 31% for all BAME applicants, and 52% for the 99 applications made by BAME candidates who were suitably qualified for the role.

11 BAME candidates were appointed to the 76 jobs (14%).

This is a UK site with majority of UK posters. When the term 'football' is used here it means football as in the FIFA variation, maybe I should have put 'soccer' in the post just for your benefit.

American football is always referred to as 'American football' by Brits and no where in my post did I mention the word 'American'. The idea of having shortlists for black managers in the F.A Premier league or the championship or lower football (soccer) divisions died on its arse years ago, because it's a shit idea that no one liked. Football (soccer) Managers should and always will be selected on talent and ability to do the job here rather than colour of skin and frankly that's the way it should be.

don't patronise me.. i know exactly what you mean... and the EFL is the english football League... as is the same EFL they advertise on sky!!!

I take it you watch the championship... league 1 and league 2.... yep... that EFL!!!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40561492

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/efl-rooney-rule-bame-birmingham-chesterfield-coventry-wolves-a7835256.html

If you knew I meant the EFL then why mention the NFL and the NBA?

By your own admission this has not been fully implemented in the EFL the evidence you provided only points to a pilot scheme. It was suggested years ago in the EFL if anyone was serious about it then it would have been fully Implemented by now. It's a shit idea and that's why it's only remained as a pilot scheme. "

Why was it a shit idea ?

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By *entaur_UKMan  over a year ago

Cannock

Abbott just made a complete twat of herself on BBC question time. She looked like a twat in that ridiculous blue outfit and then sounded like a twat when the words started falling out of her mouth.

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


"Abbott just made a complete twat of herself on BBC question time. She looked like a twat in that ridiculous blue outfit and then sounded like a twat when the words started falling out of her mouth. "

To be honest she makes a twat of herself everytime she opens her mouth

can't stand her

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By *ophieslutTV/TS  over a year ago

Central


"Abbott just made a complete twat of herself on BBC question time. She looked like a twat in that ridiculous blue outfit and then sounded like a twat when the words started falling out of her mouth.

To be honest she makes a twat of herself everytime she opens her mouth

can't stand her "

As a believer in the Labour party and member you'll be able to influence changes from the inside. She'll appreciate your input of course.

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By *imiUKMan  over a year ago

Hereford

That's some insightful criticism.

Said something unspecified you didn't like and wore a dress you didn't approve of....

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


"That's some insightful criticism.

Said something unspecified you didn't like and wore a dress you didn't approve of.... "

And that's just me

I enjoyed reading that little duel with soxy again

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


"That's some insightful criticism.

Said something unspecified you didn't like and wore a dress you didn't approve of.... "

Just my opinion which I can get away with, unlike some Mp’s who only have to call someone stupid and cause a National scandal

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