Former British Soldier EXPOSES UK Riots

Summary

The video script discusses the recent race riots in Britain, attributing them to a rise in far-right ideologies and Islamophobia. It criticizes the media and political figures for propagating anti-Muslim sentiments and highlights the economic and social factors that contribute to such violence. The speaker calls for a deeper understanding of the root causes, emphasizing the need to address systemic issues rather than scapegoating marginalized groups.

Takeaways

• 🔥 Race riots have occurred in Britain, with far-right groups engaging in violent acts against police, businesses, and mosques.
• 🏛 The script suggests that a political ideology, 'islamism', is being blamed for the unrest, though it's not clear if this is the speaker's view or a critique of others' views.
• 🗣️ Suella Braverman's statement is mentioned, implying that Islamists have control over London and its mayor, which the speaker seems to question or critique.
• 👥 The speaker points out a growing number of young people in Britain who reject British values, specifically mentioning Muslims.
• 🚢 A slogan 'Stop the Boats' is discussed, attributed to Rishi Sunak, and linked to the far-right's rhetoric against immigration.
• 📰 The influence of certain media outlets, like the Daily Mail, in promoting anti-Muslim and anti-migrant sentiments over the years is highlighted.
• 🔍 The script describes the seemingly nonsensical targets of the riots, such as a Citizens Advice Bureau, Greggs, and Shoezone, questioning the logic behind them.
• 🏡 The speaker contrasts the lack of expectation for white communities to 'get their house in order' after crimes with the immediate cultural and ethnic linkages made when people of color are involved.
• 🗺️ The connection between British foreign policy, particularly in Muslim-majority countries, and the rise of Islamophobia within the country is discussed.
• 👮‍♂️ The role of the state and public figures in demonizing pro-Palestine supporters and contributing to the rise of far-right sentiments is critiqued.
• 🛫 The speaker emphasizes that the real enemy is not the marginalized groups but the ruling class and capitalism, which benefits from dividing the working class.

Q & A

What has been the recent situation in Britain regarding race riots?

The script describes a series of race riots in Britain, where the far right has been attacking police stations, businesses, police officers, and mosques, and even resorting to lynching people.

What ideology is mentioned as being associated with the violence in Britain?

The script refers to a 'highly political, highly violent ideology called Islamism' as being associated with the violence and unrest in the country.

What political figure is mentioned in the script, and what is their stance on the situation?

Suella Braverman is mentioned, who has stated that 'Islamists are in charge of Britain now' and accuses them of controlling London and its mayor, Sadiq Khan.

What is the script's perspective on the far-right rallies' slogan 'Stop the Boats'?

The script suggests that the slogan 'Stop the Boats' originated from Rishi Sunak, a former prime minister, and criticizes it as a harmful rhetoric that fuels anti-Muslim and anti-migrant sentiments.

What is the script's view on the mainstream media's role in the current situation?

The script accuses mainstream media outlets, such as the Daily Mail, of promoting anti-Muslim and anti-migrant propaganda for decades, contributing to the current tensions.

What examples of the far-right's actions during the riots are given in the script?

Examples include burning down a Citizens Advice Bureau, raiding a Greggs, and stealing Crocs from a Shoezone, actions that the script suggests are not in the interest of poorer communities.

How does the script connect the actions of the far right to historical patterns of racism and violence?

The script draws parallels between the current situation and the 1970s when the National Front was active, with Asians and black people being targeted, suggesting a resurgence of far-right ideologies.

What is the script's stance on the portrayal of Muslims and migrants in the media and by public figures?

The script criticizes the media and public figures for demonizing Muslims and migrants, contributing to a climate of fear and hostility towards these groups.

How does the script discuss the role of British foreign policy in the current situation?

The script argues that Islamophobia is a key component of British foreign policy, particularly in relation to places like Gaza, Iraq, and Afghanistan, and that this fuels domestic tensions.

What is the script's view on the working class and its relation to the far right?

The script emphasizes that the working class is multiethnic and diverse, and criticizes the idea of a 'white working class' as divisive, suggesting that the far right and capitalism benefit from such divisions.

What does the script suggest as a solution to the current tensions and violence?

The script calls for a deeper understanding of the root causes of violence, such as austerity, lack of opportunities, and the decay of capitalism, and suggests that the trade unions could play a role in organizing the working class against fascism and racism.

Outlines

00:00

😤 'Rising Tides of Far-Right Violence and Islamophobia in Britain'

The first paragraph discusses the surge of race riots in Britain, attributing the violence to a far-right ideology termed 'islamism'. It criticizes the political rhetoric from figures like Suella Braverman, who claimed Islamists control Britain, and highlights the irony of far-right actions, such as burning down a Citizens Advice Bureau, which serves the working class. The paragraph also points out the media's role in perpetuating anti-Muslim sentiments and the public's quickness to associate crime with ethnicity, especially when it comes to people of color. It ends by drawing parallels between current events and historical patterns of racism and xenophobia, suggesting that Islamophobia is deeply rooted in British foreign policy.

05:02

🌍 'The Colonial Legacy and the Working Class Struggle Against Fascism'

The second paragraph delves into the consequences of British colonial and imperialist actions, explaining how they have led to the displacement of people from countries like Afghanistan, Syria, and Iraq, who are now seeking refuge in the UK. It emphasizes the multiethnic and diverse nature of the working class and calls for unity against fascism and racism, which are seen as tools of the ruling class to maintain control. The paragraph also warns against the rise of conspiracy theories, such as the 'Great Replacement Theory,' and the dangers of increased state surveillance and authoritarian measures, advocating for a deeper understanding of the root causes of societal violence.

10:05

📰 'Media Influence and the Socioeconomic Roots of Violence'

The final paragraph examines the role of mainstream media in shaping public perception and exacerbating social tensions. It argues that the media often fails to provide a nuanced analysis of events, instead promoting narratives that serve to divide society along racial and ethnic lines. The paragraph also discusses the socioeconomic factors that contribute to violence, such as austerity measures, lack of opportunities, and the decay of public services. It stresses the importance of addressing these underlying issues rather than blaming minority groups, and it calls for support of independent media to counteract the influence of biased reporting.

Keywords

💡Race riots

Race riots refer to violent public disturbances that typically involve racial or ethnic groups and are fueled by racial tensions. In the video's context, they are used to describe the unrest in Britain, where far-right groups are engaging in violent acts. The script mentions the far right attacking police stations and businesses, which exemplifies the severity of these riots.

💡Far right

The term 'far right' denotes political ideologies and groups that are characterized by extreme nationalism, anti-immigrant sentiment, and often, a rejection of liberal values. In the script, the far right is implicated in the race riots, suggesting a connection between their ideology and the violence.

💡Islamism

Islamism is a term that refers to the desire for the implementation of Islamic values and principles in society, sometimes associated with political movements that advocate for such changes. The script suggests that a 'highly political, highly violent ideology, called Islamism' is being blamed for the unrest, indicating a perception of Islamism as a threat.

💡British values

British values generally refer to a set of principles that are considered to be integral to the identity and culture of the United Kingdom, such as democracy, freedom of speech, and tolerance. The script mentions a growing number of young people who do not subscribe to these values, highlighting a perceived cultural divide.

💡Anti-Muslim propaganda

Anti-Muslim propaganda refers to the dissemination of information, often biased or false, intended to create or reinforce negative perceptions about Muslims. The script criticizes certain media outlets for promoting such propaganda, suggesting a role in fueling tensions.

💡Working class

The working class is a social class that typically consists of laborers who sell their labor and do not own the means of production. In the script, the destruction of a Citizens Advice Bureau and a Greggs is mentioned, which are institutions and businesses that serve the working class, indicating a misguided attack on their own community.

💡Great replacement theory

The great replacement theory is a conspiracy theory that suggests an intentional replacement of a population's majority ethnic group by minority groups, often immigrants. The script mentions this theory as an example of the far-right's conspiratorial thinking, which is used to justify their actions and beliefs.

💡Fascism

Fascism is a form of far-right, authoritarian ultranationalism characterized by dictatorial power and forcible suppression of opposition. The script discusses the resurgence of the far right and the dangers of fascism, connecting it to the race riots and the broader political climate.

💡Imperialism

Imperialism refers to the policy or practice of extending a nation's power by gaining territories for a colonial empire or by gaining political and economic control of other areas. The script connects British imperialism to the current issues of immigration and unrest, suggesting that past actions have led to present-day consequences.

💡Capitalism

Capitalism is an economic system based on private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit. The script criticizes capitalism for its decay and suggests that the economic system contributes to the conditions that lead to unrest and violence.

💡Austerity

Austerity refers to policies that aim to reduce government budget deficits through spending cuts, tax increases, or a combination of both. The script mentions austerity as a factor contributing to the lack of opportunities and the deterioration of community resources, which may drive individuals towards violent actions.

Highlights

Race riots in Britain involving attacks on police stations, businesses, and mosques are attributed to the rise of far-right ideologies.

The claim that 'Islamists are in charge of Britain' reflects a growing concern over the influence of political Islam.

A disconnect is highlighted between the values of young people in the UK and traditional British values, with a specific focus on the Muslim community.

The slogan 'Stop the Boats,' once used by Rishi Sunak, is linked to far-right rallies, indicating political influence on such movements.

Media outlets like the Daily Mail are criticized for perpetuating anti-Muslim and anti-migrant sentiments over decades.

The irony of far-right riots targeting establishments like a Citizens Advice Bureau, which serves the working class, is noted.

The absurdity of the riots, such as raiding a Greggs and stealing Crocs from Shoezone, is pointed out to highlight the lack of clear motives.

A comparison is made between the lack of introspection demanded from white communities during crimes and the immediate cultural association when people of color are involved.

The rapid shift in narrative from the Southport killer being a migrant to focusing on his black ethnicity and Rwandan background is criticized.

The resurgence of the far right is linked to the demonization of pro-Palestine advocates and elements within the British state.

The portrayal of peaceful Palestine solidarity marches as 'hate marches' is challenged, contrasting them with actual violent far-right actions.

The role of British foreign policy, particularly its Islamophobic tendencies, is identified as a key factor in fostering resentment towards Muslims.

The impact of British military involvement in countries like Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria is discussed in relation to the migration to the UK.

The working class is described as multiethnic and diverse, challenging the notion of a homogenous 'white working class'.

The importance of trade unions as a historical barrier against fascism and racism is emphasized, with a call for their reinvigoration.

The 'Great Replacement' theory is criticized as a baseless conspiracy theory gaining traction due to public figures like Elon Musk.

The connection between violent masculinity and the far-right's appeal is made, suggesting it is a unifying factor in recent violent incidents.

The potential for increased state surveillance and authoritarian measures in response to protests and violence is warned against.

The need for a deeper analysis of the societal conditions that lead to violence, rather than focusing solely on the individuals involved, is stressed.

The role of mainstream media in perpetuating narratives that favor the far-right and contribute to societal divisions is critiqued.

Transcripts

Race riots have swept Britain this week,

the far right have been attacking police stations

burning businesses, attacking  police officers, lynching people,

and attacking mosques and sometimes attacking their own.

I wonder where this could have come from?

A highly political highly violent ideology

called islamism is sweeping our nation.

Still on this subject as Suella Braverman has said:

Islamists are in charge of Britain now.

They've got control of Khan and they've got control of London

he's actually given our capital city away to his mates.

We have a growing number of  young people in this country

who do not subscribe to British values,

in fact loathe much of what we stand for.

Are we talking about Muslims here? We are.

One of the slogans that the far right rallies have adopted

is 'Stop the Boats'

It didn't come from some Backwater estate

it came from Rishi Sunak until recently  the prime minister of this country

and it can't be a secret to anyone that gutter rags

like the Daily Mail and others have been pumping out

anti-muslim and anti-migrant propaganda for decades.

We saw some very strange things during the riots

first of all they seem to burned down a Citizens Advice Bureau.

If you're poor I remember when I was growing up pretty poor

we were always down to CAB it's very  useful for working class people.

So burning It down is probably not in the interest of poorer communities.

They raided a Greggs, a Greggs a blow against the working class,

and a lush so hope you're  enjoying your pomegranate

and peppermint body scrub over your swastika tattoo

to keep it all smooth.

And someone stole some Crocs from a Shoezone

not even proper Crocs Shoezone Crocs

so I don't even know what the thinking was there.

Turns out that by taking their country back

what they actually meant was taking mobile phones from O2.

I can't recall an expectation that white people

had to get their house in order when they were digging bodies

out from under Fred West's patio

Or when Jimmy Saville ran a muck and abused people for years

But I don't recall white people being told

they had to get their house in order when someone shot

16 kids and a teacher in Dunblame

or any number of other examples like that.

When people of colour commit crime it always seems to be

connected to their culture and ethnicity.

Almost immediately there were claims that the alleged killer

in Southport was a migrant that had come off a boat.

There was almost a desperation, there was a desire

for whoever did this to be a Muslim.

And when it was revealed in fact  he was a British Christian kid

there was a rapid attempt to reorientate  it about this kid being black

apparently he's from a Rwandan background

and the speed with which it was redirected.

But they forget that a man of colour went in  to try and save those girls one of whom also  

was from a migrant background as I understand  it and then two days later in the same country  

down the road still in North England you  have black people Muslims being lynched  

actually lynched like it's the American South  we're definitely seeing something like it was  

in the 1970s when the national front were on the  street and Asians black people being beaten up on  

the street there's definitely an echo of that  the far right have been resurgent for a number  

of reasons and one of those reasons is the way  that people who are for Palestine they want to  

see Justice for Palestine have been demonized not  just by the far right not just by these grifters  

like Tommy Robinson and Co but also by elements  within the British state to my mind there's only  

one way to describe those marches they are hate  marches it is bizarre to suggest that hundreds  

of thousands of people's moms with prams nans  students people coming out on the demos that  

I've been out on myself the massive Demos in  solid Palestine are somehow by any stretch  

of the imagination hate marches but that people  burning down businesses and attacking mosques are  

expressing legitimate concerns I think is the  term that they like to use that is completely  

bizarre it does beg a question when you look at  the kind of Contours of racism and Prejudice in  

this country if it were synagogues being burnt  down would any of the figures we've talked about  

today be as quiet as we are now I suspect not if  you're a student of History if you look at the  

rise of the Nazis and Prejudice in other places  you will see that in the press and by public  

figures there's a long process of demonization and  framing those people as a Enemy Within you need to  

be disciplined and marginalized and ultimately  gotten rid of fascism is a complex is a complex  

Beast how it changes and reformulates around  different things before the second world war  

Jewish people were the punch bag at other times  it's been other people been the Irish it's been  

black people in this country at the moment the  punch bags the people who are othered and demeaned  

are Muslims that's very clear and part of that is  about British foreign policy islamophobia is a key  

component in British foreign policy around places  like Gaza in the past around places like Iraq and  

Afghanistan islamophobia was a key element it was  part of the intellectual case Britain didn't go to  

war in those places just because it doesn't  like Muslims um we went there to take their  

things islamophobia or other kinds of racism  in other contexts is always the lubricant it's  

what dehumanizes those people so that people can  allow it to happen and not feel too bad because  

those people aren't really people they're some  other kind of people they're some lesser order  

of people and it's absolutely essential not just  to far-right politics it's completely built on it  

but also to British foreign policy I myself was  involved in the war in Afghanistan as a soldier  

and I'm aware have seen the devastation that was  caused so it's completely understandable this  

cause an effect that people would not be able  to live there anymore because of the violence  

that the occupation produced if you're moaning  about brown people being in this country you  

have to understand that many of those people are  here precisely because we were in the countries  

where which they may have originated in and that  is still the case with people coming over to the  

UK now many of them are Afghans many of them are  syrians many of them are Iraqis these are all play  

which Britain has interfered with or occupied  this is not just a historical process okay this is  

something that is now that continues to happen we  have a colonial past as I've said before but also  

a colonial and an imperial present you have to be  able to look at this from the perspective of the  

ruling class they benefit they benefit from this  stuff remember fascism serves the ruling class  

it serves capitalism that's what it's for it's to  put us all back in our place when things are going  

badly wrong when the capitalist class see people  from working-class communities Whit brown black  

Muslim whatever they are laughing it suits them  that we're all at each other's teeth the person  

to the right and left of you is not the enemy it's  the person up there who's taking a big chunk of  

your wages for his own enrichment he wants you to  fight it's a story as old as time as old as class  

itself that I don't see a working class which is  white there are white Working Class People there  

is a section of the working class which is white  I come from it myself I'm very aware of it but  

the idea that there is only a white working class  these ridiculous ideas it's an economic category  

is people who sell their labor so the working  class is multiethnic incredibly diverse and what  

I would like to see and hope I see is the trade  unions in this country they have historically  

always been the organized workingclass an  essential barrier against Fascism and racism  

and it needs to be that again because there's  more of this stuff as I've said coming down the  

pipe the economy continues to Decay the far right  will be there waiting till at on to it fascists  

have always been conspiracists and one recent  expression of that which I often see for example  

on Veterans forums is the great replacement  Theory which is this kind of victim Fantasia  

that why people are being replaced these should be  at most marginal theories held on to by a couple  

of cranky weirdos but there are major public  figures who seem to have some kind of sympathy  

towards these ideas one of those is Elon Musk who  often cites theories like that or adjacent to that  

and this is much more serious because he's not  just some marginalized weirdo this is a man who  

owns a social media platform and that of course  just expands it it's exponentially more dangerous  

and more people will be engaged with it so we  have to remember this man was born into wealth  

he's an oligarch he is not your friend I always go  back to the idea that the enemy comes in a private  

jet and not a boat we have to understand this  is part of what fascists do they are parasitic  

they parasitize causes and they parasitize events  whether it's questions about immigration whether  

it's girls in Rob and be gang rapes etc etc they  will always try and parasitize those events and  

it's not because fascists are somehow feminist  fascism I think has a particular appeal masculine  

appeal it prizes masculinity in particular kind  of militarized and violent masculinity and I think  

that's something that's happened happened over  the the Southport killings and subsequent rights  

we're all looking at common factors and for people  on the right that seems to be race he's from here  

he might be that to the point where they even  made it up they wanted it to be a certain thing  

it was actually something else but they jumped  on it Refugee background migrant background of  

black kid or whatever but I think probably more  important uniting factor when we look at these  

these kind of events when we look at killings  against women and girls but also against other  

people is that it's basically always Bloks and  violent masculinity I suspect in the long term  

that is something we will see perhaps in the  case of young man in car killing but certainly  

also in the response there's been some discussion  about measures which the state will take against  

protesters and particular kinds of IDs particular  kinds of surveillance and this is a very very  

dangerous and slippery slope and we've seen under  the tour is and I would suggest it will continue  

under St all kinds of um authoritarian bills about  protest about surveillance about policing Powers  

about intelligence Powers um coming down the pipe  um and the ones the tor's brought in it's very  

unlikely starmo who has a profound authoritarian  streak um will get rid of them I remember very  

keenly the London riots and the response to that  they were running 24-hour courts to get these kids  

off the street and into jail We Can't Stop Those  processes the state will do what it does but we  

need to be able to look at the deeper causes  why people get caught up uh in violence like  

that clearly um the main agitators were busted in  in these cases but it also seems clear to me that  

there were some local people particularly young  people we saw in the case of the lynchings in  

Hull who get dragged into it and we have to look  at why what's going on in their lives that they  

would be pulled into these explosions of violence  and I would suggest the age-old story is if we  

look at the conditions in those communities about  what's been taken away what they feel they need  

to do to be dignified and have the opportunities  they need I think we need to talk about all those  

things because a lot of those kids are probably  going to end up in jail same as after the London  

rots and then their problems and their attitudes  are very likely to be compounded austerity cost of  

living the lack of opportunities um the education  system being like made unreachable by many people  

when you look at the causes of those problems  that's not Muslims that's not migrants migrants  

didn't close down your library that was the  government that was because things have been cut  

it's because capitalism is in Decay and they  don't want you to have nice things anymore so  

we should look at that and avoid always argue  against fascist and the far right when they  

come into our communities and say oh look look  at him he's your enemy look at what he's doing  

because it's it's not the case not for the first  time we've seen the role of the mainstream media  

in causing events like this you're not going to  get the kind of nuanced analysis which you need  

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