If that had been a synagogue, everybody in Moygashel would be arrested as terrorists.
The outrage across Britain would be incandescent.
But hate targeted at Catholics, Irish, Immigrants or Muslims is totally acceptable in the UK, and practiced widely in NI.
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Moygashel bonfire a "naked act of Islamophobic intimidation" - Carroll
"It is sickening to see a repeat of last year's racist hate-mongering at Moygashel," Gerry Carroll said. "The burning of a model of a mosque is not cultural expression and it is not legitimate protest. It is a naked act of Islamophobic intimidation aimed at terrorising our Muslim and migrant neighbours. It should be taken down immediately."
"Racism is the close cousin of sectarianism. Both are manufactured from above to keep working class people divided, turning neighbour against neighbour so that those in power never have to answer for the poverty, the housing crisis and the wrecking of our public services. By amplifying the so-called 'legitimate concerns' of far-right agitators, those in positions of influence have emboldened the racists behind displays like this one."
"But they do not speak for our communities. The vast majority of people here welcome our migrant brothers and sisters and want them to stay. 20,000 people clearly demonstrated this last month when they stood at the United Against Racism rally, pushing back against hate and division."
"I am calling for this sickening display to be removed immediately, and I urge everyone not to be dragged into racist or sectarian reaction in the coming days. Calm heads must prevail. Unity and working class struggle are how we overcome hate and stand up for all who have been let down by those in power.”
The abnormal was normalised a long time ago.
Before the BBC commits to provide tv coverage of the 12th July parades, perhaps it would raise these issues with the Loyal Orders?
I agree with Limmy. Making our stupid people walk through Glasgow on the same date each summer, playing flutes, banging drums & wearing ill-fitting suits is very cruel.
This is the 21st century & we shouldn't treat the afflicted like this.
Time to ban this public humiliation.
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"Anyone who has served in the Israeli Forces in Gaza since October 2023 should be considered a suspect in relation to war crimes, crimes against humanity, and the crime of genocide"
-Chris Sidoti, UN Commission of Inquiry on Palestine
That particular moment when a British surgeon was giving testimony to the UK Parliament.
He describes how IDF drones arrive right after airstrikes in Gaza, targeting and shooting the injured, including children,right on the spot......
Uranium
“From at least 1957 on Israel has been the central production hub for the entire UN security council, including China and Russia”
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