Comments by "A T" (@AT-bq1kg) on "Andre Walker" channel.

@MAFFYoGo How do you know? The far right said this about all cultures over the years and they all assimilated. Muslims have only recently entered the UK in large numbers so according to Andre they need generations. Why aren't you willing to give them generations?
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@MAFFYoGo Well so far Muslims have done very well assimilating into British culture. Most Muslims vote labour, the party that legalised gay marriage etc. So if "Islam" won't assimilate how do you explain that one example? There are many more but I'd like you to explain this first. Tell me how this happened
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@MAFFYoGo I assume you meant to ask "what do Muslims feel about gay marriage"? I don't know. There are many types of Muslims at many stages of development, some agree with gay marriage, some don't, some are indifferent, some say it's upto the individual. Making blanket statements that Muslims cannot integrate into Western values is simply not true. It's a bigoted, simplistic and inaccurate perception. Based on what you have said here I think you want all Muslims to completely abandon their religious identity and become like you. What you seem to want from them is not assimilation by any stretch of the imagination. Muslims who have come to the west agree with many of the other liberal western values we hold. Like access to healthcare, freedom of speech, freedom of association, democracy, democratic representation, legal protections, civil liberties, human rights, cultural exchange. It's simply not true that because one identifies as a Muslim and is a religious Muslim that they cannot accept western values. They don't have to accept everything we stand for, they only have to assimilate into a multicultural society, and so far they have done pretty well on the whole.
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@MAFFYoGo What is assimilation? I think it's worth getting you to define your terms because I suspect that you don't understand what assimilation actually means.
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@MAFFYoGo "Islam" does not feel anything. But the discussion is not about Islam. You have simply made it about Islam. We know that younger British Muslims are more likely to accept LGBT than older generations. This is another example of assimilation over generations. Something that you claim cannot happen for a Muslim. It's happening right before your eyes.
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@MAFFYoGo In order for me to answer your question about "assimilation" I need you to define your terms.
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@MAFFYoGo "Islam" dose not feel anything. We know that younger British Muslims are more likely to accept LGBT than older generations. This is another sign of assimilation.
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@MAFFYoGo Pew research centre. October 2017 for American Muslims. And only half of British muslims disagree with homosexuality
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@MAFFYoGo Show me exactly how I'm lying then. Just saying that I'm lying is not an argument. Here is your chance to really expose lies by showing me how I'm lying. Provide your argument
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@MAFFYoGo Only approximately half of British Muslims think homosexuality should be illegal. That's a sign of progress and assimilation. It takes generations. Why aren't you allowing it to take generations? You allow other cultures/faiths time to assimilate, why not Muslims?
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@MAFFYoGo Only 50% of British Muslims believe homosexuality should be illegal. How is that not a sign of assimilation?
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@MAFFYoGo Crickets....
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@MAFFYoGo Explain Turkey, Albania and Bosnia all decriminalising homosexuality. All Muslim "majority" countries. How can this be? I thought "Islam" cannot evolve or assimilate with Western values?
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In the UK, immigrants are generally required to demonstrate a certain level of English language proficiency to be granted citizenship. This requirement is part of the process for applying for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) and British citizenship. Applicants must provide evidence of their English language skills, which can be done through various means, such as: 1. English Language Tests: Applicants can take approved English language tests that assess their speaking and listening skills. 2. Educational Qualifications: If an applicant has a degree or higher qualification that was taught in English, this may also be accepted as proof of language proficiency. 3. Nationality: Citizens of certain English-speaking countries, such as the USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, may be exempt from this requirement. The English language requirement aims to ensure that new citizens can integrate more effectively into British society and engage with the community.
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@wjf0ne Because being a resident is not the same as being a citizen. I think when you have demonstrated that you know the difference then people might be inclined to take you seriously
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@wjf0ne Give me some examples of the government providing multi language literature for non English UK residents.
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@wjf0ne My girlfriend is an immigrant who has been living in the uk as a resident for 15 years. She speaks excellent English and understood it before coming to the UK. Three years ago she decided to apply for citizenship and part of that process is a language proficiency test. If you actually talk to people and do your own research rather than blindly following right wing YouTube commentary and believing it and getting everything mixed up you would not even be in this mess. You would have nothing to do with the far right because it's all built off lies, misinformation and assumption
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@tinanoyce1046 😂 So the UK is going to be this little defenceless and ally-less island with nobody to trade with and Nigel is going to deliver all his public services and pay the debts by cutting taxes? 😂😂😂😂😂😂
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@TooTolerant Immigration - The claim that freezing non-essential immigration will boost wages and protect public services is disputed by most economists, who say immigration has had a small positive or neutral impact on wages and public finances. - Deporting all illegal migrants would be extremely difficult and costly to implement in practice. NHS - Eliminating NHS waiting lists entirely is an unrealistic and potentially undesirable goal, as some waiting times are necessary for effective healthcare planning and management. - The proposed NHS voucher scheme could undermine the core principle of the NHS being free at the point of use. Economy - Cutting taxes significantly would likely require major reductions in public spending, which could harm key public services. - The claimed economic growth benefits from tax cuts are speculative and not backed by strong empirical evidence. Criminal Justice - Automatic life sentences for repeat offenders could lead to disproportionate and unjust punishments. - Scrapping the Human Rights Act could undermine important civil liberties protections. Brexit - The document does not provide a credible plan for renegotiating the UK's trade relationship with the EU, which would be extremely difficult. - Leaving the European Convention on Human Rights is legally and politically complex, with uncertain consequences. Overall, while the Reform UK document presents a bold vision, many of its key policy proposals are either unrealistic, unsupported by evidence, or could have significant negative unintended consequences. The claimed cost savings and growth benefits appear to be overly optimistic.
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@Karen-x3y1n Thank God I've come across someone who understands the costing in the Reform manifesto. We can discuss the costing if you like?
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@Karen-x3y1n Hey Karen. 👋 When you're ready...
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@Karen-x3y1n When you're ready....
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@Jennifer-x3m Far right
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@christopherrmcarter1809 You don't like democracy do you? You want an authoritarian state where a tiny number of the British public get to decide everything for 67 million people. There is strong support for the ECHR and other international laws and 52% of people who voted for Brexit now see that it was a very bad idea. So you're out of luck
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@sallyh7282 That's your opinion, but recent polling shows that 52% of people who voted to leave now see that it was a mistake. Don't shoot the messenger. Just adapt your views to reality
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@sallyh7282 Looks like your lies isn't working anymore, doesn't it? 😂
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I think after Habib's comment about allowing asylum seekers to drown he is probably even more hated than Farage,Musk and TR put together. But good idea, get rid of Farage and install Habib as leader. That'll show em 😂
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Ok, so they are going to pander to the most conservative religion on the planet in order to get rid of the most liberal culture on the planet in order to bring in global socialism? 😂
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@kenn1936 Echo chambers are created and maintained by several interconnected mechanisms that reinforce a particular set of beliefs while isolating members from opposing viewpoints. Here are the key mechanisms that contribute to the formation and persistence of echo chambers: 1. Selective Exposure: Individuals actively choose to consume information that aligns with their preexisting beliefs. This selective exposure leads to a narrow range of perspectives and can occur through media consumption, social media feeds, and personal interactions. 2. Homogeneous Social Networks: People often surround themselves with like-minded individuals, both online and offline. This social homogeneity reinforces shared beliefs, as discussions and interactions tend to focus on common viewpoints, further isolating dissenting opinions. 3. Confirmation Bias: Individuals have a tendency to favor information that confirms their existing beliefs while disregarding or downplaying contradictory evidence. This cognitive bias can lead to an uncritical acceptance of information that aligns with one’s views and a rejection of opposing arguments. 4. Information Filtering Algorithms: On digital platforms, algorithms often prioritize content that aligns with users' interests and past behaviors. This can create feedback loops where users are continuously exposed to similar viewpoints, reinforcing their beliefs and limiting exposure to dissenting opinions. 5. Social Reinforcement: Within echo chambers, likes, shares, and positive feedback from peers serve to validate and strengthen shared beliefs. This social reinforcement can discourage dissenting opinions and promote conformity within the group. 6. Misinformation and Disinformation: Echo chambers can facilitate the spread of misinformation and disinformation, as unverified claims may circulate without scrutiny. Members may accept false information that aligns with their beliefs, further entrenching their views. 7. Groupthink: This psychological phenomenon occurs when the desire for harmony and conformity within a group leads to poor decision-making. Members may suppress dissenting viewpoints to maintain group cohesion, resulting in a lack of critical analysis and a heightened sense of certainty about their beliefs. 8. Us vs. Them Mentality: Echo chambers often cultivate an adversarial relationship with outside perspectives. By framing dissenting views as threats or attacks, members may become more defensive and less open to considering alternative viewpoints. 9. Cultural Narratives: Echo chambers can also be supported by overarching cultural narratives that resonate with the group's beliefs. These narratives can provide a sense of identity and belonging, further solidifying the group’s cohesion. 10. Emotional Appeals: Echo chambers may rely on emotional appeals, using fear, anger, or nostalgia to strengthen commitment to shared beliefs. Emotional engagement can reinforce loyalty to the group and its viewpoints, making it harder for individuals to consider alternative perspectives. These mechanisms interact to create environments where dissenting opinions are marginalized or silenced, leading to a lack of critical discourse and increasing polarization. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for fostering open dialogue and encouraging diverse perspectives.
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@oliverearnshaw6189 I don't need to. We have many extremist experts who have studied him for years, they all say the same thing. And if you did the little thought experiment I suggested you do in my last comment you will see form yourself. All you have to do is turn his arguments onto yourself and you will see how offensive and off base they truly are. It's because the finger is pointed at another culture that you don't see how bad his ideas really are.
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@oliverearnshaw6189 When you listen to him he does attempt to distance himself from the far right and racism by saying things like "I'm not talking about all Muslims". But if you analyse other things he says you can see that he doesn't really think this and that he's just saying it to appear more moderate / respond to his critics. But the fact remains his statements over the years have been analysed by extremist experts and they conclude he is far right.
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@SirMelMcRotch The fact that you don't understand why talking about islam / Muslims in the ways that TR talks about them is testament to how thick you are 😂
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@charlottedixon6052 This is not an argument. Many people "listen" attentively to con artists and get duped every day. If you're an idiot then all the listening in the world won't help you.
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@SirMelMcRotch Yes, Islam is a religion. But conflating islam, Muslims and islamic extremism the way TR conflates them IS racist.
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@charlottedixon6052 This is not an argument. Many people listen to cult leaders all the time, if one is an idiot then listening to what someone has to say makes no difference unless you understand what they are saying and why they are saying it. You're not qualified to understand if TR is an extremist or not, are you? Where is your insight into political theory? It's non existent
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@Jimmyredcab So you know more than political theorists? Ok we can have a discussion about how much you do know if you like. Stand by your convictions
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Who told you it's about diversity quotas? The companies who view your CV?
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@kaybee2930 Do you really think a reasonable person would believe that representatives of companies would admit to that especially as it leaves them wide open to discrimination lawsuit's. I can assure you that nobody from any company , and especially at the CV screening stage will tell you information as sensitive as that.
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@kaybee2930 So I'm not allowed to be skeptical? Skepticism is now "narrow mindedness"? I simply don't see how at the CV screening stage a company representative would divulge such sensitive information that could put themselves and or their company in a position where they could be sued for discrimination. I'm simply asking people to imagine a scenario where that would be possible. I can't think of one. Now just because I can't think of one doesn't mean that what youre saying is not true, so I'm asking you to come up with reasonable arguments as to why it is true. Yet you frame my skepticism as "narrow mindedness". Now I have a very difficult time to believe you as you don't even understand what skepticism is nor does it seem you encourage it. In fact you actively discourage it by trying to shame reasonable pushback as narrow mindedness
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@kaybee2930 So these jobs you have applied for are for immigrants new to the UK? That is a little bit different from a "diversity quota" isn't it? Companies have the right to select candidates who are best fit for the role. There is a distinct possibility that the role requires personal experience of having gone through the immigration process themselves, perhaps so that they can better assist others with similar processes. Discrimination on the grounds of being a UK resident or UK citizen is not a problem. Being a UK resident is not a protected characteristic. Companies can offer positions to whomever they like as long as they dont discriminate based on a protected characteristic. So it makes no sense that the hiring team would have even said that they have "diversity quotas" if they are looking for immigrants to fill a role. What you're saying makes no sense
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@kaybee2930 Also consider this. Would you have a problem with a company who only employed homeless people or recovered drug or alcohol addicts over anyone else? Why is it all of a sudden a company is not allowed to hire whoever they like because they are hiring immigrants? Companies have been hiring only immigrants for years in the UK with no issues whatsoever. In fact most of the hospitality industry is built on immigration. So what is the problem when an Italian restaurant only employs Italian chefs and waiters?
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@kaybee2930 I've just asked AI to look at the equality act 2010 and there is nothing in that piece of legislation that says companies cannot hire on the basis of being an immigrant. Being an immigrant or being a UK resident or a UK national is not a protected characteristic. Now if a company refused to hire you because you're lets say white British or white English that would be discrimination.
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@kaybee2930 "Ethier way you have no concept of what is going on now" Ok, if you believe that then please argue your case. Just making assertions that I don't know what I'm talking about or I am narrow minded or one sided is not an argument. You need to be able to convince sway voters reading rather than try to show your political base how to use manipulative rehetoric
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@kaybee2930 For what it's worth I'm a 47 year old male and work and live in London. I have never witnessed the discrimination you're talking about. I have only heard political rhetoric from the right and far right framing the situation in this way. Using terms like "diversity quotas" to explain phenomena. If you want to be taken seriously you need to show that this is actually happening and not just your perceptions
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@kaybee2930 How can you be sure that you're being discriminated against because of your nationality? That would mean that employers in the uk would be reluctant to employ anyone who isn't a British national in case of accusations of discrimination. It makes no sense whatsoever because the obvious fact is employers employ all kinds of people based on their fit for the role. If an employer chooses an immigrant purely because they are an immigrant that would be discrimination. How can you prove that this is the employers intention? Immigrants may have skills that better match the job. For example the restaurant with only Italian chefs will be because of the specialist skills and knowledge in Italian food and cooking techniques, the knowledge of Italian language and Italian wines etc. There is no way of proving that an employer chose a particular person because of something unrelated to the job. So how can you be sure yourself that there is discrimination happening and how can you prove it? You can't
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@kaybee2930 Just because a company chooses an immigrant over a British national doesn't mean the British national is being discriminated against. What kind of company would choose an immigrant over a British national purely for the fact that they are an immigrant and that they don't like the other candidate because they are a British national? Do you see my point here? Your "experience" is valid, but your perspective can shape your experiences of disappointment in the job seeking market, especially if you have been persuaded to believe that there is a conspiracy against British nationals in the form of hiring immigrants purely because they are immigrants. It is highly unlikely that the way you're describing your experience actually objectively happened. In fact it seems mad
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@kaybee2930 What exactly am I supposed to "absorb"? I am having what I think is a reasonable discussion with you. It is not my place to "absorb" anything. If by absorb you mean internalise your perceptions as truth then I hate to disappoint you but I'm not that naive
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The far right have always blamed immigrants for economic problems. This stretches all the way back to Nazi Germany
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