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Protest March in London today

(57 Posts)
GrannyGravy13 Sat 24-Apr-21 17:32:21

From what I can gather the protest seems to be anti-lockdown, anti-vax, anti-masks and they want to reopen the UK.

Let’s hope the scientists are correct and that the chances of catching Covid-19 outside are extremely slim.

varian Wed 28-Apr-21 18:38:43

The haters who habitually read the Mail did not start off as haters.

They were drawn to reading it because they were interested in celebs, soap operas, pop stars, gambling, soft porn, sport, the Royal family and especially sex scandals involving celebs, soap opera stars, sports stars or royalty.

That's what they are interested in, but when they get into buying the Daily Mail or accessing the Mail Online on a daily basis, they are brainwashed with political poison and are taught, by the same paper which supported Hitler in the 1930s to HATE.

They hate immigrants, especially refugees, benefit claimants (also known as scroungers), trades unions, the EU, all foreigners and the supporters of any political party other than the Tories.

Chestnut Thu 29-Apr-21 00:21:42

Hate is a very strong word and your post is full of it! From what I've seen the DM attacks politicians of all parties, they are certainly not giving the Tories an easy time at the moment, so that's one claim down the pan.
Yes, there is a lot of trash, but you could say that is why it appeals to everyone, they leave no-one out! They don't give wrongdoers and criminals an easy ride, though, they are onto them straight away. If they happen to be criminal immigrants then you might see that as racist. And highlighting extreme benefit fraudsters is not a bad thing. Maybe you see it as targeting benefit claimants. They print stories which are often ignored by other news outlets, and have campaigned heavily for good causes, anti pornography being one.
They are everything to everyone which is what makes the Mail online so popular, and just because you don't like what they print does not make them poisonous. That is a typical extreme left wing view, trying to trash anything you don't agree with.

varian Thu 29-Apr-21 07:28:42

Be warned Grans - criticising the Daily Mail means you must be "extreme left wing" !!!!!

Chestnut Thu 29-Apr-21 09:46:07

I'd say your post was a little more than just criticism! It was full of venom. I think most people would agree the DM has plenty of trash and poor journalism, but overall it appeals to all types of people all over the world because it has something for everyone, and that is what makes it so popular. But the main point you were making (most forcefully) was that it does not agree with your left wing views and that is the reason for your venom.

Callistemon Thu 29-Apr-21 10:11:28

The only time I read a DM article is from a link on GN by posters who must scour it avidly every day to find something which offends them.

grin

Chestnut Thu 29-Apr-21 11:03:00

Callistemon Exactly, it has something for everyone which is why it's so popular! Even the haters love it. ?