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Grendel

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  • Jun 7, 2020
  • #631
clint van damme said:
there's absolutely loads out there, I'm not going to spend my Sunday digging it up because I can't be arsed. A good starting point would be the documentary the house we live in if you can track it down.
Or just look into how a black teenager with a small amount of cannabis is treated in States where its illegal compared to a white teenager caught with cocaine.
Or go to the website of the US version of LEAP (law enforcement against prohibition), to see how it works. I can't recall what they're called. I don't think it's LEAP US though.
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A comment was made that the US was legally one of the most corrupt nations in the world which means its more corrupt than African nations, South American, China and Far East teririroes and Russia - I’m fascinated and would like some proof
 

Ian1779

Well-Known Member
  • Jun 7, 2020
  • #632
Grendel said:
I would appreciate a link to your statistics
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I’m still waiting for about 100 links from you.
 

stupot07

Well-Known Member
  • Jun 7, 2020
  • #633
skybluetony176 said:
Doesn’t the US have one of the highest incarceration levels in the world?
(edit) just checked, it does indeed have the highest in the world. #landofthefree
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Yep, USA makes up 5% of the worlds population but has 21% of the worlds prison population.

Some interesting stats re incarceration rates by ethnicity. If black and Hispanic conviction rate was the same as white, the prison population would reduce by 40%.

NAACP | Criminal Justice Fact Sheet

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clint van damme

Well-Known Member
  • Jun 7, 2020
  • #634
Grendel said:
A comment was made that the US was legally one of the most corrupt nations in the world which means its more corrupt than African nations, South American, China and Far East teririroes and Russia - I’m fascinated and would like some proof
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I didn't agree with that statement.
I wouldn't have a clue where it ranks but I very much doubt it's in the top 20.
 

chiefdave

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  • Jun 7, 2020
  • #635
clint van damme said:
I didn't agree with that statement.
I wouldn't have a clue where it ranks but I very much doubt it's in the top 20.
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Would be interesting to see where it ranks out of western countries, I would guess low but before anyone starts asking for links thats just a guess.
 

Sky_Blue_Dreamer

Well-Known Member
  • Jun 7, 2020
  • #636
Grendel said:
Anecdotal with zero evidence and again missing the obvious point
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Been covered two or three times by John Oliver on his show.
 

Sky_Blue_Dreamer

Well-Known Member
  • Jun 7, 2020
  • #637
skybluetony176 said:
Even on a lesser scale look how much money and resources our government puts into chasing the minority of unpaid tax compared to the majority of off unpaid tax which comes from a lesser number. In essence the government spends something like 80% of its funding chasing 20% of unpaid tax yet allows large scale tax fraud from a minority of powerful individuals and corporations of the hook.
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Chasing up small amounts of benefit fraud etc each taking time and resources which would easily be covered by just one offshore trust or tax avoiding corporation.
 
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clint van damme

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  • Jun 7, 2020
  • #638
stupot07 said:
Yep, USA makes up 5% of the worlds population but has 21% of the worlds prison population.

Some interesting stats re incarceration rates by ethnicity. If black and Hispanic conviction rate was the same as white, the prison population would reduce by 40%.

NAACP | Criminal Justice Fact Sheet

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Part of the problem in the US is it's an industry and a very profitable one.
 
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shmmeee

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  • Jun 7, 2020
  • #639
What does Grendel think it is about melanin levels in someone’s skin that make them predisposed to crime exactly?

Do white people get more criminal in the sun?
 

Nick

Administrator
  • Jun 7, 2020
  • #640
Anthony Joshua gave a speech and told people to just spend their money in black owned shops or within their community.

That shit doesn't help in the slightest, division the other way is completely the opposite.

Especially when he took his fight to an overly racist and homophobic country for more money.

Not helpful at all to try and stir things up like that.
 
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clint van damme

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  • Jun 7, 2020
  • #641
March just gone through Earlsdon.
Pretty big march.
I'd say 65 percent social distancing 35 percent not bothering.
 
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RedSalmon

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  • Jun 7, 2020
  • #642
clint van damme said:
March just gone through Earlsdon.
Pretty big march.
I'd say 65 percent social distancing 35 percent not bothering.
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Just watched it and never seen so many people march at once. Not sure on your social distancing figures there. Looked well organised and peaceful.
 

clint van damme

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  • Jun 7, 2020
  • #643
RedSalmon said:
Just watched it and never seen so many people march at once. Not sure on your social distancing figures there. Looked well organised and peaceful.
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It was definitely peaceful and good natured from what I saw.
 
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RedSalmon

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  • Jun 7, 2020
  • #644
clint van damme said:
It was definitely peaceful and good natured from what I saw.
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Absolutely agree, they were inviting people to join in as they marched, very inclusive and friendly from what I saw.
 
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Sky Blue Pete

Well-Known Member
  • Jun 7, 2020
  • #645
Was in town for the protest was good. Felt right to show my face. Not that I understand but I’m listening
 
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Grendel

Well-Known Member
  • Jun 7, 2020
  • #646
rob9872 said:
1) he wasn't pm
2) it was 2002
3) taken out of context and actually a dig at Blair
4) has a record of fighting for rights of BAME and gay before you bring up tank top bumboys
5) has fk all to do with racist American police or the death of George Floyd
6) the guy was killed in the street like an animal by a racist fk, so can everyone please stoo saying leftie snowflake and right-wing bigot to score cheap points as uk politics have fk all to do with this.
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Rational behaviour and thoughts are not required here
 

Ring Of Steel

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  • Jun 7, 2020
  • #647
Sky Blue Pete said:
Was in town for the protest was good. Felt right to show my face. Not that I understand but I’m listening
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Great to hear- if only more did the same instead of deflecting & ignoring then things could improve.
 

Sky_Blue_Dreamer

Well-Known Member
  • Jun 7, 2020
  • #648
shmmeee said:
What does Grendel think it is about melanin levels in someone’s skin that make them predisposed to crime exactly?

Do white people get more criminal in the sun?
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Given the way we act abroad.......
 

mrtrench

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  • Jun 7, 2020
  • #649
rob9872 said:
Do fk off Tony, plenty of other shitty threads for this crap that I avoid daily
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I decided long ago that debating with Tony just proved that I was the idiot. I already know it's pointless because he won't understand the points being made - and like most people of low ability he has very high self-confidence. It's a no win situation. There's at least one other person on this thread for whom I apply the same rules: just ignore.
 
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Sky Blue Pete

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  • Jun 7, 2020
  • #650
Ring Of Steel said:
Great to hear- if only more did the same instead of deflecting & ignoring then things could improve.
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My daughters first protest proud
 
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Deleted member 5849

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  • Jun 7, 2020
  • #651
mrtrench said:
There's at least one other person on this thread for whom I apply the same rules
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You can't leave it at that without naming names!
 
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Sky_Blue_Dreamer

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  • Jun 7, 2020
  • #652
Nick said:
Anthony Joshua gave a speech and told people to just spend their money in black owned shops or within their community.

That shit doesn't help in the slightest, division the other way is completely the opposite.

Especially when he took his fight to an overly racist and homophobic country for more money.

Not helpful at all to try and stir things up like that.
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In America it could well have an effect - the place is ALL about $$$. Affect a companies balance sheet and they'll want change and lobby for it just as much as anyone and the bigger the company the more weight and influence they have as they provide more jobs etc. So boycott of any large corporation not lobbying for change or shown to be discriminatory to minority communities would have a big effect.

It may be them supporting the cause for financial reasons rather than the reasons they should but if it's effective why not.
 

stupot07

Well-Known Member
  • Jun 7, 2020
  • #653
clint van damme said:
March just gone through Earlsdon.
Pretty big march.
I'd say 65 percent social distancing 35 percent not bothering.
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That's a better ratio than shopping at Asda

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Tommo1993

Well-Known Member
  • Jun 7, 2020
  • #654
Or any other shop. It’s failed completely on the retail scene.
 

mrtrench

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  • Jun 7, 2020
  • #655
Deleted member 5849 said:
You can't leave it at that without naming names!
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Ring of Steel. Definitely not worth engaging IMO.
 
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Grendel

Well-Known Member
  • Jun 7, 2020
  • #656
mrtrench said:
I decided long ago that debating with Tony just proved that I was the idiot. I already know it's pointless because he won't understand the points being made - and like most people of low ability he has very high self-confidence. It's a no win situation. There's at least one other person on this thread for whom I apply the same rules: just ignore.
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Tony will argue the world is flat if it gets a few likes and he is the one poster I have largely ignored now for several years (albeit with the odd glance in his direction). I have placed O Day on ignore as putting a mass murderer on his Avatar is beyond the pale and just odd on a football forum and he should be told to take it down, ROS is an attention seeking arsehole who has zero moral compass and - as does Tony - enjoy the gallery with no real passion for his alleged viewpoints
 
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mrtrench

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  • Jun 7, 2020
  • #657
Grendel said:
Tony will argue the world is flat if it gets a few likes and he is the one poster I have largely ignored now for several years (albeit with the odd glance in his direction). I have placed O Day on ignore as putting a mass murderer on his Avatar is beyond the pale and just odd on a football forum and he should be told to take it down, ROS is an attention seeking arsehole who has zero moral compass and - as does Tony - enjoy the gallery with no real passion for his alleged viewpoints
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Ah yes, O'Day - another one for the scroll down button.
 
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skybluetony176

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  • Jun 7, 2020
  • #658
mrtrench said:
and like most people of low ability he has very high self-confidence
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This is my favourite part. Mainly because it describes your post perfectly.
 
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David O'Day

Well-Known Member
  • Jun 7, 2020
  • #659
hill83 said:
No. I doubt people are ‘faux offended’.
I meant why would anyone be offended that you said someone is a scumbag for throwing something at a horse.
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He's trying to virtue signal

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skybluetony176

Well-Known Member
  • Jun 7, 2020
  • #660
Grendel said:
ROS is an attention seeking arsehole who has zero moral compass and - as does Tony - enjoy the gallery with no real passion for his alleged viewpoints
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This is my favourite part. Reason being you harvest likes all the time from the very few racists we have on this forum. To them you’re a hero. Me on the other hand is considered a prick by them. You have your gallery and I have mine. If having the polar opinion and moral compass to yourself is wrong then I don’t ever want to be right.
 
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David O'Day

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  • Jun 7, 2020
  • #661
mrtrench said:
Ah yes, O'Day - another one for the scroll down button.
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Who the fuck are you mate.

Serious question

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Liquid Gold

Well-Known Member
  • Jun 7, 2020
  • #662
The Edward Colston statue (famous slave trader and philanthropist) has been pulled down and chucked in the river here.
 
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David O'Day

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  • Jun 7, 2020
  • #663
skybluetony176 said:
This is my favourite part. Reason being you harvest likes all the time from the very few racists we have on this forum. To them you’re a hero. Me on the other hand is considered a prick by them. You have your gallery and I have mine. If having the polar opinion and moral compass to yourself is wrong then I don’t ever want to be right.
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Haha he claims to have but me on ignore.

He put mr on ignore as I suggested his laptop needs chucking.

Tell grenners if he wants to take up a charity bet it can be me and him in the ring?

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David O'Day

Well-Known Member
  • Jun 7, 2020
  • #664
Liquid Gold said:
The Edward Colston statue )famous slave trader and philanthropist) has been pulled down and chucked in the river here.
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Good, should of been taken down years ago.

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David O'Day

Well-Known Member
  • Jun 7, 2020
  • #665
Nick can you please ban Grendal for his anti Irish racism?

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