Protests following the killing of George Floyd
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
Yeah, that was actually tough to watch. I’d say he’ll be spending the night in intensive care. If he’s lucky. Although I can sort of understand why they cheer. It’s almost a nervous impulse.
He could be fecked if he took that flush to the dome.
Might be 'she' according to @TheReligion
True that.
Falling off a horse that size tends to cause problems, leaving aside getting clotheslined by a traffic light. Hope they're ok.
He looks like one of the officers who threatened to arrest a journalist who was filming an arrest in a park in April.
Holy shit... I just googled after reading this. I had no clue Ryan was mixed race.
Look at this crowd in Philly today...
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Bro serious?? I always used to include Giggs in any all black united 11s back in the 90s and 00s. Nowadays we've had so many black players that we could name 2 decent teams.
I think the issue is a lot of people these days aren’t actually racist so the concept is really hard to understand. Black and white is the same...infact these days I almost hate having to have it pointed out that there is a difference and we need to be careful to avoid racism as if it’s some sneaky disease.From a friend's Facebook. This should really explain it.
I think Ryan’s dad was mixed race himself. He was a Welsh rugby union player who came up north to play rugby league for Swinton. He had no relationship with his father after he left his mother which is perhaps why you never knew. Ryan was a model husband of course...
"Have you ever seen someone counter a breast cancer post with what about colon cancer?"From a friend's Facebook. This should really explain it.
I have, from gamers unsurprisingly. Overwatch released a skin for a character with proceeds going to breast cancer research and there was a backlash of "Do one for prostate cancer!"
There will always be "But what about....." people.
With respect, it seems like you're missing the point then, considering you're posting in a thread regarding protests over a) the killing of a specific black man and b) the systemic racism that is very much still a thing in American society. This comes right after the vigilante killing of another black man which was initially ruled lawful, and was only investigated further because a video showed up. A witness statement now has one of the killers shouting "fecking nigger" after shooting.
Maybe you're post-racism, but clearly not everyone is.
I would say that a lot of people are racist but they don't understand the concept because it's normal for them, systemic racism isn't as brash as lynching parties and using racism terms openly. What you are describing is very naive, people from minorities see racism on a daily basis.
A good indicator that Trump won't carry PA this time
It's not quite Fox News, it's the LA affiliate. There's a big difference.
Wrong question at the wrong time maybe...but why are European cities protesting? I mean I understand solidarity and stuff and France has had its own cases when it comes to violence by the cops and racism but surely there might be other bigger concerns...like the pandemic, or the pro-democracy movement in HK?
The Hong Kong protests bigger than the systemic racism in Western society that goes back centuries? Bloody hell, the media sure do a good job of brainwashing people.
Well, in Ireland it's to get out of the house and for instagram likes.
I was told Jamaican isn't a race any time I tried to put it on formsAlso mixed race (1/4 Jamaican)
Ryan is more surprising because his dad is black. If you read his autobiography his siblings and cousins bullied him for being the only white one. Tom Morello from Rage Against the Machine is similar. I heard him describe himself as a black man which surprised me. His dad was a diplomat from Kenya.Also mixed race (1/4 Jamaican)
You have to wonder what Derek Chauvin is thinking at the moment.
Yup, thanks for redundant assumptions and for such an insightful reply.
For the people in Hong Kong, Im sure it is.
Well, he's probably not over-concerned about people breaking in and lynching him; can't think why?
Well, I've put my foot in it now!
He's distantly related to Jomo Kenyatta, first Kenyan president
That wasn't the point made, he talked about European countries.
I’m sorry but if you believe the HK protests merit more attention in countries like France and UK than the George Floyd murder I can only commend the media for continuing to do such a good job of manufacturing consent.
Didn't think this would be the thread I'd be learning about Ryan Giggs ancestry in, but wow, I genuinely had no idea he was mixed. Pretty cool fun fact.
Oh yeah. Thanks for correction!
Well its obviously because people in Euro cities have more empathy and feel more strongly about BLM than HK protests, because its a bigger issue in those countries!
believe it or not - the protests have taken over the entire media space. Even the pandemic is now a backstory.Fuji are US Police bicycle provider
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Fuji’s core values have always been rooted in supporting communities and organizations that are making real change at home and abroad.
To hear that there are instances where bicycles have been used as a weapon against those who are vulnerable, those speaking out against the unjust treatment of people of color, and those standing alongside them advocating change, has deeply upset our community, our company and the heart of the Fuji brand. We support many diverse organizations and athletes--not for marketing stories, but because we truly want to make a difference in our community. To have these efforts overshadowed by cases of violence with bicycles is unacceptable.