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Ben Weeks ⚡ ben@bengweeks.github.io 1 year ago
UK Protests For years, the government has allowed, in lockstep with big business, the influx of an unsustainable number of migrants to such an extent that they have no idea of the numbers involved. The Office of National Statistics thinks the population will increase by 6.6 million (9.9%) between 2021 and 2036. The British people are proud of the many cultures that make up our nation, but the levels are far beyond what is feasible for a country to assimilate, and our own culture is being lost. The cause of the immigration, as I see it, is a flawed Ponzi scheme economy that needs an ever-increasing (cheap) workforce to pay the debts of the previous generation (and dependents on our state). We have hotels that are full of migrants, with food provided, an allowance given, and medical and healthcare services provided. Yet, they remove the winter fuel allowance for our older generation, amongst other cuts and unresolved homelessness. We see boatloads of migrants, primarily fighting-age men. We see hotels that are full of fighting-age men. We are told they are fleeing persecution, but where are the women, and why are they not staying to protect their country? The outcome of these policies affects, for example: Housing: The government has a target of 1.5 million houses to be built by 2029, yet in 2023-2024 only 143,000 houses were built. Already, houses are everywhere, rammed up together, with people living on top of each other, peering into each other's gardens, and sprawling into our countryside (such as in the small village I live in, which is having 10,000 houses built on its doorstep). With supply and demand, house prices are unaffordable to the next generation (our children). Healthcare: Our healthcare system can no longer cope. If you want a doctor's appointment, you have to wait weeks or go private. I've been waiting since December last year for an ultrasound scan. They send me texts asking if I still want the appointment and if I don't respond, they cancel it. Transport: The roads are deteriorating—they are congested and full. From personal experience, I've spent thousands repairing suspension damage from potholes. Similarly, the airports are way past capacity, according to my travel experience. Crime: Sexual assaults on women have doubled for children aged 13 or over since 2013. Knife crime is also up significantly over that period. Our most recent headline crimes are perceived as caused by a group in our society who do not share our values and culture—that group being (presumably) extremist Muslims. Community in mourning after three girls killed in knife attack:
BBC News
Community in mourning after three girls killed in Southport knife attack
Elsie Dot Stancombe, Alice Dasilva Aguiar and Bebe King were at a dance workshop when the attack occurred.
 Two guilty of Lee Rigby murder:
BBC News
Two guilty of Lee Rigby murder
Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale are found guilty of the murder of soldier Lee Rigby in Woolwich, south-east London in May.
 'Soldier beheaded' in Woolwich machete attack: as it happened:
The Telegraph
'Soldier beheaded' in Woolwich machete attack: as it happened
Follow live coverage as police deal with what is believed to be two shootings and a machete attack in Woolwich, south east London.
 Woolwich: suspect believed to be involved in attack - video:
the Guardian
Woolwich: suspect believed to be involved in attack - video
Footage obtained by ITV which purports to show two men believed to be involved in a
 Newcastle grooming gang jailed for raping 13-year-old girl:
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Newcastle grooming gang jailed for raping 13-year-old girl - BBC News
The girl says the group "tortured" her and made her childhood a "living nightmare".
 Grooming gang sentenced to nearly 350 years for rape of eight young girls: https://metro.co.uk/2024/04/27/grooming-gang-sentenced-nearly-350-years-rape-8-young-girls-20730704/?trk=public_post_comment-text Huddersfield grooming gang: Men convicted of sexually abusing vulnerable girls and jailed for 220 years:
The Independent
Huddersfield grooming gang convicted of abusing vulnerable girls
Verdicts can be revealed after judge lifts reporting restriction that saw Tommy Robinson jailed in May
 Yet simultaneously, they inflate the money supply, causing prices to rise and devaluing their citizens' savings. They also increase taxes and provide an education system that indoctrinates our children. The most recent attack in Southport was by Axel Muganwa Rudakubana, who ran into a dance class of children and stabbed and murdered three young girls aged 7 or so, with others critically injured. The press was slow to clarify who committed the atrocity, which I think exacerbated the situation. Axel is aged 17 and is a child of immigrant parents from Rwanda. I don't think his family are Muslim, by the way. So, yes, people are angry—very angry—and rightfully so. It takes a lot for the British public to protest. They have been betrayed by a government that doesn't listen to them, does not control immigration, and now labels it as "far-right thuggery." They are not far-right; they are working class (of all colours). There is a two-tier policing system that lets one group run around with knives and machetes and protects Antifa. Yet when the working class protests, they turn up in riot gear, with dogs, and charge them down, inciting violence. In response, the government declares how they will increase the use of facial recognition and come down hard on anyone involved (including online), but there is no mention of how they will resolve the issues that have caused this outrage. The most recent protests have been against the hotels profiting from the migrant situation. I hope that innocent people are not harmed and that the anger is directed towards the government that is complicit in causing this, not on our fellow mankind. That said, I don't have live TV, and I am fortunate to live outside of the large towns where the protests are being held (generally up north, in Labour [left] voting towns, interestingly). I respect others' opinions, as it's difficult to see the whole picture from any one viewpoint. One thing is for sure: if the government continues not to listen and indeed acts against the working class, this won't stop here. "When I see an actual flesh-and-blood worker in conflict with his natural enemy, the policeman, I do not have to ask myself which side I am on." - George Orwell Sources: Net migration to push UK population to 74m by 2036, ONS projects
BBC News
Net migration to push UK population to 74m by 2036, ONS projects
Net migration of 6.1 million people is projected to help fuel a 10% rise in the UK population.
 Starmer condemns 'far-right thuggery' on UK streets and says those involved 'will regret it':
BBC News
UK protests latest: Keir Starmer calls out 'far-right thuggery' on streets after Rotherham hotel attacked
A crowd gathered outside the Holiday Inn Express hotel in Rotherham chanted "get them out" and threw bottles at police.
BBC News
UK protests: No 10 to hold Cobra meeting over escalating violence
Police responded to violent scenes in Rotherham, Middlesbrough, Bolton and other parts of the UK on Sunday.
 How Winter Fuel Payments are changing – and what other support is available to pensioners?: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/winter-fuel-payment-2024-pensioners-allowance-b2588687.html Knife crime statistics England and Wales: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn04304/ How many violent attacks and sexual assaults on women are there?:
BBC News
How many violent attacks and sexual assaults on women are there?
The deaths of Sarah Everard, Sabina Nessa, and others have highlighted the dangers women face in Britain.
 Labour wants to build 1.5m new homes - can it really deliver on its promise?: https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-13596143/Labour-wants-build-1-5m-new-homes-really-deliver-promise.html image
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Change this if you want 1 year ago
I can understand you! For the past few months I have been working in immigration law company and I read the most political asylum cases these immigrants provided. Fairy tails. In the end I just left the company cause I can’t even read the bull shit we were filling to the USCIS.
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TheD 1 year ago
I think is very wrong to make the association of these murders with migration. Not sure what is the basis for this relationship. The boy was born in Cardiff. I think we, as an advanced society, need to be slightly careful how to treat these topics.
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wymike wymike@verified-nostr.com 1 year ago
You hit the nail on the head when you mentioned basis the inflation of the money supply by the government as an issue. However these protests have not been against the cause of the problem (mismanagement of the economy by the government due to short term incentives) they are against a symptom (immigrants, who are the product unsustainable immigration policies made possible by running budget deficits).
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StackSats.IO StackSatsIO@nostr.com.au 1 year ago
Your government is trying to illicit a reaction. I lived in Melbourne during Covid, we had the most ridiculous and draconian lockdowns anywhere. Curfews of 8pm-5am, restrictions on travelling more than 5km from home, 1 hour daily outdoor time like we were literally in prison, groups of up to 2 ppl and later 5, everything except supermarkets and petrol closed. When things finally bubbled up here to major protests (the biggest since Iraq war), the police went psychotic. They imposed media blackouts on the CBD, rolled in fucking Bearcat G3s, corralled protestors and shot them with rubber bullets, arrested ppl for Facebook posts on and on. Leftists were allowed to march here for George Floyd’s death in the US, and they were allowed to counter protest the anti-gov/antilockdown protests with their Trans flags and Hammer&Sickles - no problem. But go against the State and they’ll use that as an excuse to demonise and impose the harshest sanctions you can imagine. This is what’s coming for Britain. They’re riling people up so the people can be made into the enemy, then they’re going to come down on them like a ton of bricks. They don’t care what the people want. How destructive their policy is is irrelevant. They see themselves apart from the rabble, with a divine right to rule over the mere plebs. You best stay well away from all of it, no amount of protesting is going to do anything good. People are just going to destroy shopfronts and scrap with cops and some immigrant mobs, doing nothing to address the actual problems and adding fuel to the fire for government intervention. Until and unless the anger reaches a point where people are building gallows and guillotines, hunting down the parasites to remind them they are mere flesh and blood, you’re going to be forced to watch on in horror as your society is destroyed. This is the end game. Making demands with words won’t achieve anything any longer, you can’t vote nor reason your way out of this - costs need to be imposed or the people are going to be crushed. Good luck to the Poms, I hope they’re ready for what is coming 🤞
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sms 1 year ago
#socialism always eventually leads to this. The migrants are coming for the gangsterment largesse - not the great weather! So, in effect the voters have achieved what they voted for generations. Stop #EU style handouts and fire most of the bureaucracy, and the migrants shall move to greener EU pastures. Best of the #British with that!
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Den Yellek 1 year ago
I will never forget our protests in Melbourne. Between the lockdowns and the response I was taken from a more theoretical libertarian viewpoint to a true hatred of the state. I was radicalized.
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npub176d9...2zh2 1 year ago
Many European cities face similar problems. I agree with most of the points. I believe another part of the problem is that the Western world has realized in recent decades that it must compete with Asia to remain competitive. As a result, the standard of living continues to decline. You cannot build a basic income utopia in your own country because you are not alone in the world.
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Faroaldo 1 year ago
Ben, your words could very well describe what is happening in Italy (the North at least). Immigration is a major business here, “accoglienza” (i.e. acceptancy of immigrants) is state funded and is an industry. We are not yet at the UK level, but it is just a matter of time.
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@rbkat112 1 year ago
All true stories. However in America I'm being tortur** about it. I've had enough. The violence is getting worse but it's good it's evidence so people who are for me will believe me when I tell them about their harassment.
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@rbkat112 1 year ago
Thank you for speaking up about why are the men not at home protecting women? My story is they want me silenced that's why you don't hear my story they don't let me talk in person
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stache Stache@nostrplebs.com 1 year ago
This is brutal to read but so very well presented and documented …we all know this is going on and it seems to be the new normal in the developed western nations as we enter the twighlight of the hegemonic power of the USD and massive trade deficits (living beyond their means) of these same developed western nations…which I suspect are the cause/justification for these policies …the journalistic approach to these stories seems to be blatant dishonesty (gaslighting) or stories that are so disparate and fragmented that they desensitize the public to the severity of these atrocities As hard as that is to read and digest we need more journalism like that🌅
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Colezybear 1 year ago
Yes similar situation in Canada especially the protesting our lying prime minister illegally enacted the emergencies act (meant for war alor terrorism) because of peaceful protesters protesting crazy covid laws and is constantly taking away legal gun owners rights (and guns) while gun crime sharply rises (from illegally purchased firearms). If you ever watch an interview with him he doesn't actually ever answer a question he is asked and he's just the face of the whole currupt mess that is the Canadian government.
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Colezybear 1 year ago
I guess I should say especially the police brutality towards protesters
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BTCrevolutionary 1 year ago
Unless something radically changes England is lost. I was over there recently, my first since 2006. It has completely changed and not for the better… God speed.
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Farfallica farfallica@nostrplebs.com 1 year ago
My friend Carlos who’s been living in England since he was 18 years old told me same things you’re telling us here. It’s a shame that the UK turned into this kind of place. I see that many other countries are going to the same direction. How come the labor party won the last elections? I still don’t get it. If nothing is done to protect the population,a civil war will happen soon.
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Bobo 1 year ago
WhAt Is A wOmAn...?
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Ben Weeks ⚡ ben@bengweeks.github.io 1 year ago
UK Protests - A Constitution From what I can see, most successful movements unite people around a single, galvanizing idea. To avoid fragmentation and distraction, the British public should rally behind a simple, powerful message that can draw broad support from diverse groups. A peaceful revolution is crucial for gaining public sympathy and making it difficult for the government to respond with authoritarian measures. What is that idea we should unite behind? The unifying idea is a constitution. This constitution should serve as a social contract between the government and the people—a living document written by and voted on by the people. It should clearly outline our collective expectations for how we agree OUR government and fellow citizens should behave. Like our elected representatives, this constitution should evolve over time through the democratic process. A constitution of rights AND responsibilities We need a constitution that includes a charter of rights and clearly defined responsibilities. This approach ensures that we articulate not just what we expect from the government but also what we expect from each other as British citizens. What should we demand from our government? YOUR charter can DEMAND that our government upholds fiscal responsibility, avoids foreign entanglements in wars that we do not consent to, controls immigration, and refrains from expanding into an ever-growing financial burden on us all. For example, the responsibilities we could demand include: Responsibility for Fiscal Responsibility: The state must exercise fiscal responsibility by reducing the national deficit year-on-year, creating a sustainable financial environment for future generations. This includes addressing unfunded liabilities by ensuring that all future obligations, such as welfare, are fully funded and accounted for. This includes a strict separation of money and state, where the government does not control or influence the money supply, dictate legal tender, or establish a central bank. Fiscal policies should prioritize long-term economic stability and the financial freedom of citizens. Responsibility for Defence: The state must maintain forces and measures sufficient to protect its citizens and territories from direct external threats. These forces should be strictly limited to responding to clear, imminent, and direct threats to the nation's sovereignty, territorial integrity, or the safety of its citizens. This includes ensuring a net zero immigration policy to safeguard national security and effectively manage the country's limited infrastructure, space, culture, and resources. Responsibility for Welfare: The state is responsible for establishing a welfare system that protects society's most vulnerable members, especially when they cannot work. However, this system should be carefully structured not to incentivize non-native immigration, ensuring that resources are prioritized for those in genuine need while maintaining the sustainability of support structures. Responsibility for Government Size Reduction: The state is responsible for reducing the size and scope of central government and the civil service year-on-year. This includes downsizing government departments, reducing bureaucratic overhead, and streamlining public services to increase efficiency. Powers should be decentralized, transferring authority and resources to local communities, thereby minimizing unnecessary interference in citizens' lives. Centralized governments are more susceptible to corruption by lobbying, so decentralization also protects the integrity of governance, empowering individuals and communities to take greater responsibility for their own affairs. How would we implement this? You can read the rest of my draft charter here:
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Pactum/CharterOfRightsAndResponsibilities.md at main · BenGWeeks/Pactum
GitHub repository for Pactum's essential governing documents. Includes the 'Charter of Rights and Responsibilities', foundational rules...
 . But this is YOUR constitution—copy it, suggest changes, or create your own. What would you include? Should the government provide healthcare? What about state education? After public discourse and debate, we should reach a consensus on how we want our country to be run and what we expect from each other as fellow countrymen. We will do this by voting, through a democratic process, on the version of the constitution we want. How do we get our government to listen? Change won’t come without action. We can march on parliament, spread the word, and use the alternative press—all through peaceful protest. But more importantly, we can instigate change by refusing to use the government’s money—a money supply that can be printed at will, taxing YOU while you sleep. By stopping the use of their money, we can smoke them out, cutting off the flow of funds they rely on for their endless wars and big government contracts to their mates. Use Bitcoin—the people's money—decentralized and controlled by no one. It’s not illegal, and it's peaceful. STOP USING THEIR MONEY "It might make sense just to [have your say] in case it catches on. If enough people think the same way, that becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy" (or something like that) - Satoshi Nakamoto #ConstitutionForTheUK #StopUsingTheirMoney #EnoughIsEnough #StudyBitcoin #BuyBitcoin image
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richard 1 year ago
Picking up on your comment about “our” culture being lost, I’d agree that it is. However I’m not convinced it’s due to immigration. It feels more about apathy than anything else. Apathy and lack of quality. Give me a sit down meal in the street with fab food than a bunch of morris dancers ruining a good pint any day. And now I’ve swerved the convo to beer (fave subject), I am surrounded by pubs that don’t serve British ale anymore due to lack of interest. Everyone is drinking continental lager (Yuck!). So what is British culture? I’d hazard a guess that mine could be different from others. If it’s lager and fry-ups I’ll stick with my croissant and ale ta!
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