Britain seems to be losing its Great…
I didn’t ever think I would be at the receiving end… (don’t know why) but today I experienced my first Brexit fuelled racist verbal abuse. .. surrounded by 3-4 year olds who were subjected to an f-word fuelled tirade…by a large -bottle of -cider-swigging gentleman in Margate.
Lovely.
A child had chucked a stone up and narrowly missed him. I understand his frustration and had this child’s mother seen him, it wouldn’t have happened.
But you know, kids will be kids.
He started by shouting that “You lot should keep an eye on your kids. He nearly hit me with a rock! ” then, seeing me and another Indian mother, said “And why don’t you go back where you came from!”
The other surrounding parents, my class’s lovely parents, were predominantly English by chance.
That’s it!
They were on the case straight away!
“What you talking about. We’re All English here!”
That started him off f-ing and blinding, with no care whose innocent ears he was offending.
A Bay Attendant was there and he saw the whole thing, went up to this lovely gentleman then came down to us apologising.
He was aware of the stone throwing but was appalled at the man’s language.
Obviously it was not a good place to sit and drink cider… he moved on.
All I shall say is “Britain, where’s the Great?”
jacquelineobyikocha
Jul 20, 2016 @ 08:23:50
Some people are so rotten, it’s unbelievable how they behave. Sorry about the nasty experience.
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Ritu
Jul 20, 2016 @ 12:24:58
Thank you Jacqueline. It wasn’t pleasant, but at least not something I’ve experienced much 😊
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Damita M-S
Jul 16, 2016 @ 17:15:27
I’m so sorry you had to experience that. I’m glad you are okay.
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Ritu
Jul 16, 2016 @ 17:21:03
Thank you 😊
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Thumbup
Jul 05, 2016 @ 16:13:11
How scary and awful!
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Ritu
Jul 05, 2016 @ 18:57:24
It was not pleasant!
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Helen Jones
Jul 01, 2016 @ 13:54:42
So so sorry, like all the commenters here, that you had to experience this, Ritu. It breaks my heart. This was once a great country, and I think many people who voted leave did so in the belief that that would be all it took to make Britain ‘great’ again. Yet all it has done is sow chaos, uncertainty and the ugliness of bigotry. I do hope your week has improved xx
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Ritu
Jul 01, 2016 @ 17:43:03
Thank you Helen. The rest of the week.has been much better! 😊
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Helen Jones
Jul 01, 2016 @ 18:17:35
I’m glad to hear it 😀
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arv!
Jul 01, 2016 @ 08:51:49
Certainly things are not in right spirit. Breaking away from Euro should not spark racist and neo -nazi attacks. The biggest loser would be UK only!
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Yvonne Payne
Jul 01, 2016 @ 07:12:43
How sad. This is one post I can’t ‘like’. The vile man blighted your day but gave others an opportunity to show how they feel. X
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Ritu
Jul 01, 2016 @ 07:26:13
It was sad, but you’re right Yvonne… It just shows every cloud does have a silver lining…
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Rajiv
Jun 30, 2016 @ 09:08:30
If Scotland opts out, you may have to call it ‘Great England’!
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Ritu
Jun 30, 2016 @ 12:21:31
We still have Wales!!
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Rajiv
Jul 01, 2016 @ 11:19:56
Great WangLand then!
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Ritu
Jul 01, 2016 @ 11:49:50
Lol!!
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lbeth1950
Jun 29, 2016 @ 19:36:34
That is rotten!
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Ritu
Jun 29, 2016 @ 20:21:44
I know Linda… Sickening…
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cocosangel
Jun 29, 2016 @ 19:06:30
I am so sorry for what happened Ritu. In fact I heard that from several people and from Youtube, how people are being bullied for not being English, whereas those people are. It is sad. Hugs dear friend.
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Ritu
Jun 29, 2016 @ 19:15:55
Thank you my friend… things will get better I’m sure… we just didn’t need this shake up…
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Fourth Generation Farmgirl
Jun 29, 2016 @ 18:30:52
So sorry you all had to experience such rude and inappropriate behavior. I hope things improve soon.
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Ritu
Jun 29, 2016 @ 18:45:21
Here’s hoping, Tonya…. 😊
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The Champa Tree
Jun 29, 2016 @ 12:30:11
Oh! No, BTW, hello. Been long! So in the middle of it all, what are your thoughts on Brexit?
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Ritu
Jun 29, 2016 @ 12:33:02
Hey!
I’m good! How are you?
Brexit… well I voted to stay. .. says it all! 😊
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Prajakta
Jun 29, 2016 @ 12:08:00
I am so sorry that you had to go through this 😦 I hope this is the first and the last. I have been closely following the racist turn this “campaign” has taken and it is horrifying to see the slurs passed on to “alien” people. WTF! For once, I think I would not have minded my language either.
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Ritu
Jun 29, 2016 @ 12:26:17
It’s horrible… what to do eh? 😐
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Tony Burgess
Jun 29, 2016 @ 08:07:22
How sad. The brazen racism in the UK after the Brexit vote is astonishing. Immigrants have made great contributions to the nation’s way of life. Ignorance and fear are two powerful things.
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Ritu
Jun 29, 2016 @ 12:19:55
It’s awful Tony. .. thank you 😊
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CC
Jun 29, 2016 @ 07:05:37
Ritu,
I am so very terribly sorry you had this experience. I know this was one of your fears. But, as you said, that is your country. My hope is that your country will feel safe and as much like your country to you as it once did. As it should.
You have stayed in my thoughts and will continue.
Love to you, CC
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Ritu
Jun 29, 2016 @ 07:32:39
Thank you CC. There is always hope, and that, I have a lot of. 😊
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pranabaxom
Jun 29, 2016 @ 06:51:51
https://goo.gl/photos/xR4iS9CPd493c6Pi7
Brexit and Brenter – Larry Wilmore on who really asked for Brexit – India… Great segment!
Enjoy!
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Ritu
Jun 29, 2016 @ 06:57:38
Thanks 😊
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Army of Angels
Jun 29, 2016 @ 02:20:02
Sad and pathetic people…they are everywhere, and unfortunately, getting attention for their bad behavior! Stay strong and keep standing for all that is good💜
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Ritu
Jun 29, 2016 @ 06:54:37
Thank you. We shall stand strong…
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The Pink Agendist, née Mr. Merveilleux
Jun 29, 2016 @ 01:07:40
You need to get a Flamenco dress. We, the beige people, are generally accepted if we can tap dance and scream Ole at the end 😀
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Ritu
Jun 29, 2016 @ 06:53:48
Lol! Usually our Bhangra helps out! The Flamenco of the Indians!!!
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Josh Wrenn
Jun 28, 2016 @ 23:05:21
Rita, I’m so sorry. I wish people would’ve realized that when they vote for a position sold on hate, even if they don’t hate, they embolden those who do and it has very real consequences on very real people.
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Ritu
Jun 29, 2016 @ 06:50:33
It’s a true sad situation echoed around the world Josh…. The thing is, those doing it, don’t have a clue, the wherewithal, to educate themselves and change their thinking…
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Josh Wrenn
Jun 29, 2016 @ 17:14:19
True, and sorry my phone kept wanting to autocorrect your name.
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Ritu
Jun 29, 2016 @ 17:52:08
My name has that effect on Autocorrect lol! 😉
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vanbytheriver
Jun 28, 2016 @ 23:02:41
It’s in the air, and I’m so sorry. sigh…. Be thankful for all the support you received by the folks who mattered. ❤️
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Ritu
Jun 29, 2016 @ 06:48:02
Thanks Ban. I am eternally grateful that I’m not surrounded by bigots 99% of the time! 😊
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Persia Karema
Jun 28, 2016 @ 22:30:48
Love to you Ritu. I won’t go into it, but there is no excuse for such behaviour whatsoever. People were steaming about certain things what with being in the EU. The PC stuff and all. Now with the Brexit, they are unleashing their frustration and anger in completely the wrong way. I hope this ‘boiling pot’ simmers down really soon, so we can all work together, not against each other. You’re fabulous darling, and don’t you forget that. xo
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 22:32:02
Thank you Persia!
I truly hope things settle down soon… not a good thing… x
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MindandLifeMatters
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:50:38
That’s awful! I hope that the cider swigging gentleman is no representation of the country’s majority!
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 22:02:15
No, I fear he is part of a minority which has just loosened its tongue because of a false confidence in the Brexit vote to Leave….
But the thing is the actions of a minority can tarnish the image of a minority… As we all know full well…
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Al Lane
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:37:00
I’m sorry that you had to go through this, Ritu (especially after saying this morning that you feared this sort of behaviour). I would offer two observations here:
1) a cider-swigging drunk is no representation of anything, however unpleasant they are in the moment, and whatever the political background is; and
2) that those around you were so quick to jump in to your aid. That is how I like to think of Britain, and that’s what keeps us great (small “g”)
Hugs x
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:41:56
Thanks Al.
It wasn’t even expensive cider!
But yes, I am so proud, and glad of my wonder mums today! 😊
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Al Lane
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:43:21
❤
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:45:47
Total love for them ❤️
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Al Lane
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:49:24
Absolutely. You know they have your back x
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:59:52
😊
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syl65
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:31:01
The ignorant have no eyes or ears and especially no brain Sister 😕
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:39:00
Oh that was pretty evident today Brother, seriously… 😶
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syl65
Jun 28, 2016 @ 22:44:26
Really sad 🙁
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 22:45:48
😢
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syl65
Jun 28, 2016 @ 22:48:31
Definitely Sister!
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freyathewriter
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:21:24
Horrible, horrible, horrible. I have been on the receiving end of abuse in my time. It’s frightening and shakes you to the core. I’m sos sorry to read this.
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:37:18
Thank you Freya, it was not nice at all. I am so glad my wonder mums were on hand to back us up though 😊
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willowdot21
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:11:48
Well so sorry to hear this Ritu it is sad bad and inexcusable, sorry that you had to cope with this on what should of been a lovely day out !
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:34:24
Thank you Willow. Luckily everything else was wonderful, from not losing any kids or parents, to the look of happiness when they saw the sea. The warmth of the water to the ice creams that were consumed!
We can rise above this 😊
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willowdot21
Jun 28, 2016 @ 22:07:38
Yes we can , I am sure all will settle down. Sadly nasty racist bigots have and will always be around! ❤ ❤
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 22:11:11
They have indeed, unfortunately….
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Judy Martin
Jun 28, 2016 @ 20:46:41
What a disgusting idiot this piece of excrement is! I am hoping that it has nothing to do with Brexit as this just adds fuel to the already raging fire!
To hurl sickening racist abuse is bad enough, but to do so in front of young children is beyond contempt! I am really sorry that this happened to you Sis, it is inexcuseable
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:31:13
Thanks for the support sis.
It’s a shame but it seems that thoughts that were kept well hidden seem to have received the oil they needed to squeeze out from some mouths.
I was horrified that he could do that In Front of kids.
But, I LOVE my class parents! Yay for them! My mummy’s brigade in full force!!!
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Judy Martin
Jun 29, 2016 @ 07:41:25
Absolutely! It would lovely that you all stuck together. What an awful thing for you all to have to experience though in the first place.
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Ritu
Jun 29, 2016 @ 07:42:15
I know… What to do…? 😊
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Chris White
Jun 28, 2016 @ 20:19:33
Hello, Ritu. That is a shame. These things shake you up. Sorry.
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:19:30
Thank you Chris 😊
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Steve
Jun 28, 2016 @ 19:41:09
That’s shocking. It’s scary how people have turned in the last few days.
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:19:17
It’s horrible Steve. Honestly, I have never ever felt anything but British. I was born here, and brought up here. So,when things like this happen, I feel even more shocked! You know, I don’t speak with a funny accent, I speak like the average English person. But I’m a little more tanned. I’m still British though!!!
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Steve
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:33:10
I just don’t get why people don’t like other people as people and always have to see something else. Ignorance!
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:40:38
The strange workings of humans eh…! I don’t know either… No one is better or worse, but somehow that hierarchy has been set, and there are those who are fighting against it, and those who are trying hard to keep, it going…
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Meg Sorick
Jun 28, 2016 @ 19:28:17
That’s awful. I certainly hope things cool off. And that you are safe and sound. Hugs!
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:17:33
Thanks Meg! Thanks to my wonderful class parents I was fine, and so were the kids, more importantly 😊
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Ruth
Jun 28, 2016 @ 19:20:30
Bloody awful behaviour by an ignorant drunken bigot, hope everyone was OK afterwards – sending love and hugs ❤ x
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:16:39
I think we were all in shock to be honest… But we were all ok, thank you 😊
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bjaybrooks
Jun 28, 2016 @ 19:05:39
Reblogged this on The Happy Traveler and commented:
Please read this timely and thought provoking blog from my friend Ritu.
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:15:41
Thank you 😊
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bjaybrooks
Jun 28, 2016 @ 19:02:10
I am so sorry and saddened that this happened. We in the United States have also experienced additional and more overt occurrences of hate speech and racist actions. Bigoted political leaders give encouragement to quiet or hidden racist individuals.
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Debbie L
Jun 28, 2016 @ 19:15:46
Yep, agree 100%!
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:16:00
😊
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:15:27
It is truly upsetting and frustrating… But I’m faithful that positivity will reign in the long run 😊
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bjaybrooks
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:47:07
I believe that as well. 🌞
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The Story Reading Ape
Jun 28, 2016 @ 18:58:06
Sorry to read about this Ritu – as someone else said, there were people like this guy before Brexit was even a gleam in the Political eye…
The bigots may feel they are now empowered, but they’re wrong and soon they’ll find that out – probably the hard way!
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:14:40
I know Chris… They’ve just got a bit big for their boots with the Brexit victory under their belt, and confidence to speak what they really feel… Unfortunately, and thankfully, not everyone thinks like these idiots… It will right itself… But at what cost? 😊
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The Story Reading Ape
Jun 28, 2016 @ 22:16:26
The cost is the worrying thing Ritu…
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 22:27:50
Relationships ruined… many years of hard work building bridges… torn down in moments. ..
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The Story Reading Ape
Jun 29, 2016 @ 06:53:11
But not completely…
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Ritu
Jun 29, 2016 @ 06:58:04
No. If we’re strong Chris, we can rebuild…. 😊
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The Story Reading Ape
Jun 29, 2016 @ 07:03:03
Rebuilding is the TRUE British way Ritu 😀
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Ritu
Jun 29, 2016 @ 07:31:29
Alongside that cup of tea!!!! Which, if I may add, I’m drinking right now!
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The Story Reading Ape
Jun 29, 2016 @ 07:35:07
LOL I’m a COFFEE kind of Ape Ritu 😀
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Ritu
Jun 29, 2016 @ 07:36:59
Well, a warm brew at least, hot milk, Horlicks, tea, coffee, us Brits all know they help in times of stress lol!!!!
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The Story Reading Ape
Jun 29, 2016 @ 07:38:37
😀 😀 😀
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Diedre Blake
Jun 28, 2016 @ 18:52:07
I admire your grace in both dealing with and writing about a situation that must have been truly hurtful. Thank you for sharing, and I hope that the week brings much happier moments.
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:13:06
Thank you Deirdre, here’s hoping it can only get better… 😊
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Liz Ward
Jun 28, 2016 @ 18:39:10
What a horrible thing to happen. I’m glad the people around you supported you though, what makes me even more ashamed at the moment is when people don’t support the person at the receiving end of the racism/xenophobia, though it’s very hopeful when people do stick up for and support each other. We’re living in tough times at the moment, I hope the government sorts itself out and that these divisions and prejudices we’re seeing resolve somehow xx
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:12:27
So do I Liz. What are these young impressionable children being taught, by being subjected to this…? Good thing they didn’t clock the Slovakian/Polish/Lithuanian families in my class… Goodness knows what more he could have spouted …
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Simon
Jun 28, 2016 @ 18:38:09
This is sad… I fear it might have lost it, for how long – who can say?
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:10:31
God knows Simon, how long this uncertainty will last. Not long I hope…
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Simon
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:22:06
Unfortunately I fear it will be a while yet!
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:37:57
Shhh! I’m trying to be positive… Even though I don’t really believe it 😊
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Simon
Jun 28, 2016 @ 22:32:57
I know… I am being positive, but I find the result and how some are behaving purely disgusting
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 22:36:17
Me too Simon. .. me too…
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Simon
Jun 28, 2016 @ 23:00:16
I just hope we can hold it to OK together while the politicians argue.
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Ritu
Jun 29, 2016 @ 06:47:00
Now that’s the thing… While they have their petty ego wobbles, the rest if the country suffers…
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Simon
Jun 29, 2016 @ 06:57:15
Yup, why the hell are we paying them?
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Ritu
Jun 29, 2016 @ 06:58:23
It’s not even entertaining anymore!!!!
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Simon
Jun 29, 2016 @ 06:59:00
No, it’s embarrassing
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Ritu
Jun 29, 2016 @ 07:30:59
😳
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Simon
Jun 29, 2016 @ 07:31:22
Yup… it’s sad.
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incahootswithmuddyboots
Jun 28, 2016 @ 18:38:05
This type of person behaves that way Brexit or not! On our recent trip to your country, we found plenty of GREAT in Great Britain! Great people (of all colors, shapes and sizes), great food, great sights to explore and a great attitude all around! Your country is lovely, and I am thankful we didn’t come across any clowns like this fellow! 🙂
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:10:04
Unfortunately they are there al, the time, but it seems the Brexit vote had loosened tongues more, given certain bigots the confidence to be vocal, and physical on some occasions too…
They are the reason all Leave Voters are being put down, and I know all Leave Voters aren’t racist… It takes a minority to pull a whole community down…. Unfortunately…
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incahootswithmuddyboots
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:20:28
Yes, it’s unfortunate that a few bad apples spoil the good ones! We have a similar problem here with Trump and his followers! Interesting, but scary to watch what happens when one person can awaken a fascist-like attitude by simply spouting hateful rhetoric. It’s always been there I guess, just hibernating until now!
For me, there is no room for these types of hateful people in my life.
They exist all over the world unfortunately!
In the meantime, we need to remember that most (I hope anyway) of us human beings are good people! 💖
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:36:43
Yes. Let’s think positive 💕
The world would be a better place if we just accepted differences. We’re all the same, we all bleed red don’t we??!!
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incahootswithmuddyboots
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:47:31
Yes we do! 😊
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Charles Yallowitz
Jun 28, 2016 @ 18:33:54
That’s terrible. It seems a lot of people are making such outbursts in public even if kids are around. Feels like the same thing is happening on this side of the Atlantic.
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:07:57
It is nauseating Charles… The what is happening, eh??!!
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Charles Yallowitz
Jun 28, 2016 @ 22:39:12
Definitely feels like the world is becoming an angrier place. I really hope it’s just the election and other political things that will blow over by 2017.
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 22:41:37
Here’s hoping Charles. Not sure how much longer the world can go on like this…
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TanGental
Jun 28, 2016 @ 18:32:51
I think, statistically we get spikes in this sort of hate/racist/shite talk after a national event like a terrorist incident, a situation like the abuse in Rotherham and now Brexit but the trend is both better reporting of hate speech to the authorities (so the numbers are more accurate) and an overall reduction in the number/%. But then statistics are bollocks when you are the one on the end of the abuse so from me to you, one Brit to another, we make this place Great, it is still Great and it will remain Great even if there are arsewipes like this Tosspot hanging around. Hopefully his excess imbibing of cider makes him an early candidate for a Darwin Award.
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:07:22
Cheers Geoffles! You never fail to make me smile!
I know we are Great, but sometimes incidents like this so make your thoughts waver… Sad git!!! 😣
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TanGental
Jun 29, 2016 @ 00:31:09
Indeed. Where are you from? Gravesend. Is that in the Punjab? Give me a break…
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Ritu
Jun 29, 2016 @ 06:52:25
Born in Handsworth, Birmingham, heart of the Brunjab, moves to Gravesend, Rural Brunjab!
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TanGental
Jun 29, 2016 @ 10:56:08
You’ve lost the Brummie accent then. All very posh Kent
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Ritu
Jun 29, 2016 @ 12:22:20
Actually I never had one! Managed to escape. .. private school you know! 😉
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TanGental
Jun 29, 2016 @ 15:47:44
Quite class will out
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Ritu
Jun 29, 2016 @ 16:23:48
😂
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D. Wallace Peach
Jun 28, 2016 @ 18:31:46
Oh, so sad, Ritu. I feel for you, the children, and the whole country. I hope things settle down and the UK reclaims a kinder identity.
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:06:12
Here’s hoping… 😊 thank you
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Jools
Jun 28, 2016 @ 18:26:48
So sad, Ritu. We can only hope that the current unsettlement is short-lived, and that you don’t see any more of this nauseating type of behaviour.
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:05:54
Fingers crossed Jools… It saddens me so much…
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Smiling Notes
Jun 28, 2016 @ 18:21:37
Oh my Gosh!! This is too bad. Makes my blood boil. Glad to hear that others supported you Ritu!
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:05:25
We are lucky… Then parents in my school generally are wonderful and they will make sure they stand up for one another. We are a great school, and much of that comes from our multiculturalism…
😊
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Erika Kind
Jun 28, 2016 @ 18:15:36
Yes, that is shocking. BUT they will be there Brexit or not. It is not against you, it is his frustration and he needed to find something or someone to blame for it. What is so much more important and what gave me goosebumps and teary eyes was the sudden back up you got from all the people around you! That is what makes not only Britain but the world great. It was one lost man but there were so many more who knew where to go! Huge hugs, my beautiful and special Brindian sister!
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:04:18
I like that! Brindian!
Yes, that was the most wonderful thing, sis.
But I feel ashamed that this person, and unfortunately many like him, fail to censor their thought in front of innocent children…
😞😞😞
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Erika Kind
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:19:14
Yes, I absolutely agree. The best example to show how Not To act! They are so busy with themselves that they don’t care about anyone who might listen!
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:35:44
Silly fools!!!
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Erika Kind
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:48:23
I would say…… that nails it perfectly!!!
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 21:59:25
Simply put!
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Erika Kind
Jun 29, 2016 @ 07:13:40
Yep… I can sum it up even shorter: idiot!
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Ritu
Jun 29, 2016 @ 07:33:37
Perfect sis!
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Erika Kind
Jun 29, 2016 @ 14:45:35
😎
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Violet of Violet's Veg*n e-comics
Jun 28, 2016 @ 18:05:22
Horrible man! 😦
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 18:08:59
Oh totally! !! 😣
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colinandray
Jun 28, 2016 @ 17:59:49
Maybe it was not fueled by BREXIT, but rather by an overall refusal to accept anybody with a dark skin perhaps? I am always amazed when I hear “immigrant derogatory” remarks here (Canada) because the entire population is predominantly immigrant! What was a surprise to me, knowing that England has a huge part in Canada’s history, was that my first experience of racial dislike was targeted at me …….an anti-English statement! Just have to ride with the idiocy I guess. 🙂
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 18:08:39
It is truly ridiculous. … thanks 😊
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Le Fragi
Jun 28, 2016 @ 17:56:44
Not a nice situation. Sadly, there are people out there who are just not nice. I hope things improve after the recent shenanigans. Take care. G:)
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Ritu
Jun 28, 2016 @ 18:08:08
Thanks G… I hope they settle soon too 😐
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