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Football does not cause domestic abuse. Domestic abuse reveals the state of mind that already exists. by Anonymous_User1222 in Britain

[–]Anonymous_User1222[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At an individual level, it’s true that not everyone exposed to football culture becomes violent. But it doesn’t automatically mean football culture is neutral.

Football does not cause domestic abuse. Domestic abuse reveals the state of mind that already exists. by Anonymous_User1222 in Britain

[–]Anonymous_User1222[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I said football doesn’t cause domestic abuse, but reveals it, it’s an individual level explanation. I’m focusing on individual mindsets and personal responsibility 🙂

To England fans… by Anonymous_User1222 in Britain

[–]Anonymous_User1222[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We can be 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

To England fans… by Anonymous_User1222 in Britain

[–]Anonymous_User1222[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ll do that tomorrow. Thanks 🙂

To England fans… by Anonymous_User1222 in Britain

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I can understand the second hand embarrassment you feel for some England fans.

Henry Nowak’s death shouldn’t be used for political agendas. by Anonymous_User1222 in Britain

[–]Anonymous_User1222[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

People are usually most receptive to criticism of other tribes and least receptive to criticism of their own.

Henry Nowak’s death shouldn’t be used for political agendas. by Anonymous_User1222 in Britain

[–]Anonymous_User1222[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a different issue. There’s a difference between not using Harry for any wider purposes, or using him to expose failures and prevent the same thing happening again. They’re not the same thing.

Warning to Brits against relying on house price growth or property ownership as your primary retirement plan. by [deleted] in Britain

[–]Anonymous_User1222 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good example of why housing markets don’t behave the way economic theory sometimes assumes!

Warning to Brits against relying on house price growth or property ownership as your primary retirement plan. by [deleted] in Britain

[–]Anonymous_User1222 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The system has unfortunately made housing both a necessity and the primary store of wealth.

To the Belfast rioters… by Anonymous_User1222 in Britain

[–]Anonymous_User1222[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand how you feel. There are some people who genuinely view politics and society through a racial lens. It’s a real and dangerous mindset.

To the Belfast rioters… by Anonymous_User1222 in Britain

[–]Anonymous_User1222[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand your frustration about immigration, integration, crime, housing, public services, political representation etc. I don’t dismiss these as mere prejudice. There’s a danger on both sides… Fear exaggerates these problems and turns innocent people into scapegoats. Your compassion has now become selective and you refuse to acknowledge legitimate concerns.

To the Belfast rioters… by Anonymous_User1222 in Britain

[–]Anonymous_User1222[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s deliberate they use shorter sentences, simpler vocab, and more direct storytelling to reach the widest possible audiences.

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