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When an instinctive reaction is simultaneously good and bad - THREAD:
After Mo Farah’s recent revelation, many of us instinctively applauded the Home Office as they delivered their lightning speed verdict of ‘no action’ against him.
When an instinctive reaction is simultaneously good and bad - THREAD:
After Mo Farah’s recent revelation, many of us instinctively applauded the Home Office as they delivered their lightning speed verdict of ‘no action’ against him.
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This in itself was a positive move. However, it highlights the blatant hypocrisy of their standard treatment towards victims of trafficking, refugees or asylum seekers…
If we are to be COMPLETELY HONEST, they're not the only hypocrites in this situation.
This in itself was a positive move. However, it highlights the blatant hypocrisy of their standard treatment towards victims of trafficking, refugees or asylum seekers…
If we are to be COMPLETELY HONEST, they're not the only hypocrites in this situation.
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As a society, WE also need to take responsibility for our support of the HO in this instance versus our usual complacency to their persecution. But it's tricky, this ‘instinct’ or involuntary emotion of empathy in certain instances - it's exceptionalism.
Let's unpack...
As a society, WE also need to take responsibility for our support of the HO in this instance versus our usual complacency to their persecution. But it's tricky, this ‘instinct’ or involuntary emotion of empathy in certain instances - it's exceptionalism.
Let's unpack...
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The #HostileEnvironment policies are upheld through successive governments exploiting this aspect of our natures.
Of course the lions share of blame belongs to governments whose number one aim is ALWAYS to retain power, colonial 'divide & rule’ tactics proving ever useful.
The #HostileEnvironment policies are upheld through successive governments exploiting this aspect of our natures.
Of course the lions share of blame belongs to governments whose number one aim is ALWAYS to retain power, colonial 'divide & rule’ tactics proving ever useful.
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And although it’s great so many were instinctively pleased the HO chose mercy for Mo, it’s this initial reaction of immediate recategorisation of people into 'other' which is so wrong, as it enables and gate-keeps all the hostility inflicted upon those who are othered.
And although it’s great so many were instinctively pleased the HO chose mercy for Mo, it’s this initial reaction of immediate recategorisation of people into 'other' which is so wrong, as it enables and gate-keeps all the hostility inflicted upon those who are othered.
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Please spare a moment and reflect as 'IMMIGRANTS SHOULDN’T NEED TO BE EXCEPTIONAL TO BE ACCEPTED.'
metro.co.uk/2022/07/13/imm…
Please spare a moment and reflect as 'IMMIGRANTS SHOULDN’T NEED TO BE EXCEPTIONAL TO BE ACCEPTED.'
metro.co.uk/2022/07/13/imm…
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It’s the #HostileEnvironment policies which deny PoC, refugees, asylum seekers and victims of trafficking their human rights and human dignity.
And it's the complacency and willingness of the majority to be emotionally manipulated by a hostile government that enables this.
It’s the #HostileEnvironment policies which deny PoC, refugees, asylum seekers and victims of trafficking their human rights and human dignity.
And it's the complacency and willingness of the majority to be emotionally manipulated by a hostile government that enables this.
8.
And unfortunately, rights won’t be gifted to those of us in minority groups - they’ll have to be fought for…not only from the government, but from the sweeping majority who don't think critically about their perspectives and become unwitting enforcers of government hostility.
And unfortunately, rights won’t be gifted to those of us in minority groups - they’ll have to be fought for…not only from the government, but from the sweeping majority who don't think critically about their perspectives and become unwitting enforcers of government hostility.
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This is a moment Hussein (Mo) will never forget, and it was a great result for him.
However, the non-exceptional everyday victims are still in desperate need of a movement to support them, as government policies are stacked against them.
This is a moment Hussein (Mo) will never forget, and it was a great result for him.
However, the non-exceptional everyday victims are still in desperate need of a movement to support them, as government policies are stacked against them.
10.
We must also acknowledge we have on some level allowed the #HostileEnvironment to not only take form but to remain in existence.
The 2013 ‘Go Home’ vans were not only nasty, they were a crucial marketing tool. And too many bought the hostility they were selling.
We must also acknowledge we have on some level allowed the #HostileEnvironment to not only take form but to remain in existence.
The 2013 ‘Go Home’ vans were not only nasty, they were a crucial marketing tool. And too many bought the hostility they were selling.
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For those still pondering or questioning why we need this moment to become a movement, consider the following:
The reality of the situation is explained here by @BellaSankey
For those still pondering or questioning why we need this moment to become a movement, consider the following:
The reality of the situation is explained here by @BellaSankey
https://twitter.com/bellasankey/status/1546752896125083649?s=21&t=NuQ0FHbqDdN1b-1mp8xVfw
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As Lester Holloway @brolezholloway explains, that involuntary emotion of empathy we described above is ‘exceptionalism.’ - ‘We need humanity & empathy for all.’
As Lester Holloway @brolezholloway explains, that involuntary emotion of empathy we described above is ‘exceptionalism.’ - ‘We need humanity & empathy for all.’
https://twitter.com/brolezholloway/status/1546729989709643776?s=21&t=NuQ0FHbqDdN1b-1mp8xVfw
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But how can we achieve this? We can rely on the government to oppose and undermine humanitarian efforts. There have been many recent analyses on all the current remaining Tory candidates including our own,
But how can we achieve this? We can rely on the government to oppose and undermine humanitarian efforts. There have been many recent analyses on all the current remaining Tory candidates including our own,
https://twitter.com/LetsStopC9/status/1546388802134048768?t=fpWGWt5IftG5-c1dnX9NSw&s=19
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The Tory candidates are pretty uniform re the #HostileEnvironment: ‘no change and they’re intent on continuing with Rwanda policy.’
Therefore we appeal and call upon Hussein Abdi Kahin @Mo_Farah to make this a movement and not let it become merely a ‘moment’ in history.
The Tory candidates are pretty uniform re the #HostileEnvironment: ‘no change and they’re intent on continuing with Rwanda policy.’
Therefore we appeal and call upon Hussein Abdi Kahin @Mo_Farah to make this a movement and not let it become merely a ‘moment’ in history.
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@Mo_Farah we hope you will lend a hand to highlight STATE RACISM, and use your platform to help educate and inform.
WE THE PEOPLE must counter the #HostileEnvironment we've enabled for too long, and we need all the help we can get!
Show Mo some solidarity in the replies ✊
@Mo_Farah we hope you will lend a hand to highlight STATE RACISM, and use your platform to help educate and inform.
WE THE PEOPLE must counter the #HostileEnvironment we've enabled for too long, and we need all the help we can get!
Show Mo some solidarity in the replies ✊
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