James O'Brien dissects Nigel Farage's interview with LBC

[@gedscouserable]

Did Nigel Farage instigate this terrorism? I don't know, I am only asking a question.

[@dibdab101]

some reports suggests that he did, and since the police are not saying anything, I wonder if....

[@bygoneera9521]

@@dibdab101behave….some reports, hilarious.

[@El_Paracleto]

I don't know either, but its a GREAT QUESTION that deserves to be INVESTIGATED...

[@jimseltzer2002]

To a person of limited intelligence, this question is valid. To the rest of us, the questioner needs some kind of help.

[@philthrelfall5294]

​@@jimseltzer2002I think I'd like the Parliamentary Standards Committee to be asking whether Farage was complicit in inciting Race riots?!

[@JulieLevinge]

Setting fire to the asylum seekers hotels then blocking fire exits! Absolutely depraved behaviour, really hope sentences match the crimes!

[@GhAt-f7d]

​@funmilolaogunsola2989 because they are simply criminals

[@Lemonheadcrab]

​@funmilolaogunsola2989 the answer is racism

[@GhAt-f7d]

​@funmilolaogunsola2989because they are criminals

[@tbonez7331]

There is no justification for their actions ​@funmilolaogunsola2989

[@PermaBear-bi9jk]

Were you as outraged over endless stabbing sprees?

[@tussk.]

"I was just asking questions" is not a legitimate defence when you are deliberately provoking racial tensions.

[@kevinhendrix8786]

Especially if you are a government official. You can find out the answer from official sources.

[@hicks0792]

Quite right, farage actually should be arrested and put on trial for inciting violence as thats exactly what hes been doing. Before any farage supports pile on, note the word "trial".

[@PermaBear-bi9jk]

I’d say imposing mass immigration in a population without consent a is guarantee to stoke racial tensions…

[@marvindon2190]

He gets from the American Tucker Carlson .

[@Glinteye]

If you don't know if it's not true Nige then maybe say nothing until you do.

[@louisl7788]

Tate isn't an alleged trafficker - there are videos of him and his brother admitting it - they also openly talk about grooming those they trafficked and laughing about it ... Their defence is now - 'they were joking' ...

[@sharpvidtube]

Still alleged, until there's a conviction. While presuming innocence seems too much in his case, still better to let the slow legal process deal with it.

[@jacksta1681]

Would love to see the examples of Tate joking about human trafficking people. You got any evidence of that? Would like to see it if you have any links?👍

[@nickmoran1105]

It's still alleged until court convictions happen..

[@johnbooth727]

You’re having a laugh surely

[@tmcd5049]

Andrew Taint, you mean, surely!

[@kirole7381]

*I live in France. Britain has got a serious issue with education and false news. How can someone like Andrew Tate ever become a popular figure ? Andrew Tate ?? Or Tommy Robinson ? Or Farage ? What has become the country of Newton, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and all the renowned scientists, writers, philosophers and intellectuals which Britain gave the world ?*

[@alidawson6118]

The right wing papers that are given the freedom to spout their vile rhetoric.

[@stephenkerr6565]

People become popular when they say things people are afraid to say

[@Stroopwaffe1]

The Sun, The Star, etc etcetc

[@hicks0792]

Because people are not correctly taught critical thinking and the whole "trust but verify" moto. It also doesnt help how white males have been left in the corner of schools so they are not performing well whereas all their peers have been getting much greater assistance to help them do better, this feeds into a hate of being left behind and that their "white privilege" is somehow applied to people who didnt get to experience or profit off it. If we actually looked at helping all children through education equally that would help root out the disenfranchised kids who end up falling for the horrible toxic "teachings" that tate provides.

[@ArtyFactual_Intelligence]

When they say things people KNOW they should not even be feeling in their darkest hearts.@@stephenkerr6565

[@davidcoleman3661]

Farage knows exactly what he is doing. He manages to stay just within the law. He lights the blue touch paper and when the fireworks explode feigns surprise. The damage he has done to the UK both domestically & internationally is immeasurable.

[@hmq9052]

Well said

[@sharpvidtube]

By throwing Tate under the bus, he should get a huge backlash from the far right now. Great to see them fighting each other.

[@DeeDee-2]

He should be investigated

[@tomb5346]

Spot on.

[@garrysimpson1395]

Hello Brexit!

[@rainy4354]

Some people are saying online that Nigel Farage wears women's clothes at night and dances at a club in Soho. Do I believe it? I don't know. I'm just asking questions.

[@tenaji]

Enquring minds would like to know.

[@rainy4354]

@@petemitchel5622 If he does, I would like to be invited? Duh.

[@anncaldwell3999]

😂😂

[@ImBABYJANEHUDSON]

Why would that matter? Is that supposed to be an insult.

[@rainy4354]

@@ImBABYJANEHUDSON How is it an insult? I'd like to be invited.

[@anthonysmith8800]

1st 3 rules in Right Wing politics: NEVER admit you were wrong. NEVER take responsibility ALWAYS blame everyone else

[@CloudierK]

Exclusive to 'Right Wing Politics' only?? Okay... Lol

[@anthonysmith8800]

@@CloudierK who said 'exclusive ', apart from you? .......🤔 ..... LOL

[@pauldavis9567]

Sounds more left wing to me

[@anthonysmith8800]

@@pauldavis9567 nah, definitely in line with Right Wing

[@listerofsmeg884]

@@pauldavis9567 well of course it does ... How many sausage rolls did you make off with?

[@zephyr8072]

"I didn't specifically use the words 'be violent' therefore I'm blameless!" What a slimy, weasely toad.

[@anicebitofbreadtomopupthel7144]

A snivelling, slimy, weaselly, toad.

[@kr902]

😂

[@monkeyman367]

Poisonous toad

[@mdkramster]

Just a bell-end really.

[@browneyes2088]

👏

[@jonathanboam5409]

This is what makes Farage's views so attractive. It's so much easier to blame everyone else.

[@cremgirljo]

That's what Narcissists do!

[@run2cat4run]

And Tories are encouraged this too

[@actionalex3611]

@@cremgirljo Question is, can he be charged with incitement? I would hope so but i´m not familiar with your laws or that type of laws in general. More despicable politician is hard to find. You`ll have to go across the pond or over here to Sweden for that i suppose.

[@spikemonster95]

It's what Trump does too. If you listen to any of Trump's speeches, he often states, "Some people say..." Therefore he has to prove nothing and believes he is not accountable for any consequences. Farage loads the bullets and lets others pull the trigger

[@jonathanboam5409]

@@James-h9l It's okay to blame people when it's their fault.

[@kitglare8800]

My neighbour, a police officer, is going out tonight for the 5th night. I wished him safe again, he has 2 young sons, he is the nicest kindest man I know...I asked him if he was afraid, he said maybe but its what I signed up for.

[@cookielicious82]

Please tell him we are thinking of him and his safety

[@chatham43]

@kit So what happened to the police bashing? You've changed your tune all of a sudden.😊

[@kitglare8800]

@@chatham43 Excuse me, when Have I ever bashed the police...quote me back please

[@Mohammed-dy6xb]

I wish him you and your family well !!

[@simonealdrich5162]

YES HERE IN USA we are thinking of them with Love xxxso brave and THANKYOU

[@viper_fan]

The government should stop being so soft towards fascists.

[@apz202]

The real fascists are people like Starmer trying to bring in new tyrannical laws.

[@BalrajTakhar-u7u]

I agree. The Islamofascist mob out every weekend threatening Jews.

[@damianbutterworth2434]

You can not fit all the Labour voters into prison.

[@SB-wh6gy]

Yes true, but left wing people have become the fascists they pretend the right are

[@neil4920]

You mean the Labour plebs.

[@ivmcvs6200]

Farage knows exactly what he is doing when he posts certain things

[@sonofsomerset1695]

Oh and professional propagandist O'Brien doesnt?

[@Music-oi2nf]

@@sonofsomerset1695professional dissector of your kind of lies, more like.

[@MatthewSmith-j1l]

@@sonofsomerset1695 LBC seem to have deleted my post which proves he also has no sense of humor

[@petercumiskey2746]

Putins pet frog in the commons

[@yorkerold]

Farage is another Kremlin-backed politician in a country in Europe who’s trying to destroy human rights and democracy.

[@TerryNicholson-gp3fw]

You can tell Nigel likes America he uses Tucker Carlson tactics. "I'm not saying it I'm just asking questions".

[@hughwardjackson4776]

So wer're not allowed to ask questions then?

[@garagenigel]

​@@hughwardjackson4776wow! Are you for real??? Farage can write to the head of the police! The home office! Even to the king! He's probably got a direct line to them!.....But uses a leading "question" on TV ! Are you really that simple??? 😂😂😂😂

[@StrangeTapes]

@@hughwardjackson4776 Try watching the video and thinking about (if that's possible).

[@kenechukwueneoko955]

you mean to say his buddy donald trump taught him well, although it's not the same as Jan 6, but still the same lies and anger. playing on people's emotions !!

[@avacyn2000]

@@garagenigelYou think that the police would just tell him because he wrote to them? How slow are you 🤣

[@Gillemear]

What is he still doing in the UK? He said he would leave if Brexit was a failure and he admitted as much a few months ago. Surely, someone as honest and with such high integrity as Nigel Farage would never lie!

[@abegarfield7031]

I wouldn't look for any consistency in anything Kermit's alcoholic cousin says.

[@emilymccartney1593]

Hatie Plopkins was also meant to leave the UK, and it’s still here.

[@brinjoness3386]

It would be criminally negligent to force him on any county. If Russia wants him, adios in shalla comrade

[@waynewal971]

America didn’t want him and Trump dropped him, so his fortune in America didn’t work out!

[@RDCFemmes]

you must be juoking, right? The man who said that if you voted to leave the EU would mean £350m NHS pledge and the day after the after we left couldn't even keep a straight face because he knew he was lying and didn' have time to come up with a lie to explain why it is not possible.

[@dopeydonaldtrump3744]

Farage 2016: "I think it's legitimate to say that if people feel they have lost control completely, and we have lost control of our borders completely as members of the EU, and if people feel that voting doesn't change anything then violence is the next step." Farage 2024: "At no point.......have I ever encouraged the use of violence"

[@tuguybear930]

How is that an encouragement to violence. He's only saying what can happen. He's not saying he wants it to happen.

[@janickpauwels3792]

@@tuguybear930 That's the whole point. "Violence is the next step" can also mean "I want violence to be the next step". It all depends how you say it and who is listening. He means one thing and then hides behind the other meaning. If he actually wanted to express what could happen, he should've said: "If people xyz, then I'm afraid that people will turn to violence". Saying that it "is the next step" implies that he thinks there are no other options.

[@anonymoushuman8962]

“I just wonder” Then proceeds to drop poison into the bucket.

[@MT-qw4mj]

Absolutely nailed it. Feigns ignorance as to what the weight of his words are. He is utter poison.

[@Sam.o.29]

Have you noticed how Farage always says "well I have to say" or ,"I must say". I wish someone would tell him he doesn't actually have to open his mouth at all.

[@sonofsomerset1695]

You mean like O'Brien does every time he's on the radio.

[@verystripeyzebra]

​@@sonofsomerset1695does he. He puts a point of view across, he has political biases and opinions. But he does not assist in the spreading of disinformation. He is not an elected politician. He has not spent decades using divisive rhetoric and employing well worn well understood political manipulation techniques.

[@Sam.o.29]

@@sonofsomerset1695 it's his job

[@BionicThiago123]

Farage: “Internet is full of liars” Also Farage: “I read about it on Tate’s feed.”

[@El_Paracleto]

The BLIND DECEPTIVE MIND ALWAYZE has it's BLIND SPOTS...

[@5uper5kill3rz]

it is full of liars, plenty of left wing pages are saying an acid attack happened, which the police have confirmed it didn't happen, why does it matter? Well it contributes to the breakdown of societal cohesion, same as fake news by the right

[@bield7]

Farage: “Internet is full of liars” Irony alert 😂😂

[@bb5979]

The best source in the world can be inaccurate and the worst source can sometimes tell the truth. The truth stands on its own, and it not dictated by status.

[@fr526]

lol 😂

[@andrewgarner9194]

I don't follow political commentary much , and so my opinion on Nigel F was somewhat meeh .....but to hear him say he was sourcing information from Andrew Tate has completely nailed my opinion..... pointless individual best to be ignored and laughed out of the room.

[@fatimamirza2100]

He’s an elected Member of Parliament. He just had to do the bare minimum and attend a briefing. But no!

[@Murdo2112]

Laughing and Ignoring is how we ended up with Johnson and the US got Trump. While we're laughing and sneering, they're poisoning minds and communities. Their ludicrousness hides how dangerous and insidious they are.

[@garagenigel]

He's a complete melt that has had far too much airtime over the last twenty years! But he's a powerful voice amongst the simple folk!

[@garethjenkins6273]

​@@garagenigel The extremely simple....

[@naheed03]

This x

[@SRNK...2127]

Andrew Tate should be behind bars with his brother Tristan and Tommy Robinson

[@jennet388]

With Hopkins and Tice, too

[@SRNK...2127]

@@jennet388 Absolutely 💯 ❤️

[@friendship9904]

​@@jennet388U forget Murray

[@gantswood]

​@@jennet388Whatever happened to Katie Hopkins?

[@messi8921]

For what?

[@terrellkirkman2078]

As a US citizen I hope that the British media and politicians don't make the same mistakes with those who incited these riots as we made with those who incited the events of January 6th.

[@rainy4354]

what mistakes happened with the Jan 6th rioters? non-american here.

[@scottcarpenter1960]

​@@andrewdaniel653maybe he is, but Trump's MAGAts certainly are, rehearsing for Nov 11.

[@jackhenry8816]

Yea cause how they reported the George Floyd incident and subsequent BLM riots was so so much better…

[@neilgriffin6197]

@@jackhenry8816 They were not riots, they were protesting... Two tier policing there to. Odd that in it..

[@jackhenry8816]

@@neilgriffin6197 please don’t tell me you think there were no BLM riots 😂😂😂😂

[@Alex-cw3rz]

I think tom swarbrick did well at challenge farage, you can so how angry nigel got when his own words were read back to him

[@MarkReynolds-c2o]

You know when he's challenged on his words he starts getting rattled.

[@pip1723]

Farage crumbles under any real scrutiny.

[@derekardito2032]

The commons select committee should be posing the same questions to him, he would not be afforded the curtesy of his preaching interuptions/denials

[@chriswilkinson7636]

​@@pip1723He does get very tetchy when journalists ask him questions that he doesn't like. Just like his master, Donald Trump.

[@Tabacish]

​@@chriswilkinson7636Trump isn't his master, but rather just another one of Putins pawns, spread all over the world to cause chaos and disorder in the democratic world...

[@uxm4life94]

So he didn't mean to incite anyone to violence when he falsely implied an entire demographic are behind child murders!?

[@marton349]

He did not. For your info, a women has been arrested for putying out that infomation and hopefully will get jail time.

[@sophiehall9814]

How do you know this,and why don't you name her?​@@marton349

[@uxm4life94]

@@marton349 he falsely suggested that the culprit may possibly be on a "security watch list" without any legitimate basis. The obvious inference for being on a watch list is they are suspected of terrorism or illegal status. That is very clearly how his overzealous followers interpreted his purposefully incendiary message.

[@jacksta1681]

Any links to where he suggested an entire demographic was behind child murders? Haven't seen that

[@uxm4life94]

@@jacksta1681 what other demographic could he have possibly been referring to when he wrongly suggested (without any legitimate basis) that the culprit was on a security watch list then? Yes he was slippery about it- but his message was clearly interpreted by the mindless masses as intended. If somebody maliciously asked all your neighbours (without any cause) that they are concerned that you may be a child killer- what would your reaction to that false accusation be? Would you be content that they were "just asking a question?" Of course you woudnt. His action was grossly irresponsible at best and deliberately inciting religion hatred and xenophobia at worst- but I think you know this already.

[@fergusmoloney5259]

Well done, James. It's absolutely fair. You found the recorded evidence of him wrongly insinuating guilt of others.

[@tremlinn]

If he (Farage) honestly believes he has never encouraged violence and has no part of this, take them all to court, sue them, clear your name and get a huge pay day. Can't do that though can he.

[@Kevhuman]

Is he believes that he should be sectioned as he clearly is a danger to himstlf

[@KebabMusicLtd]

He's on the front page of the Daily Express compaining about the sentences being handed down to his followers.

[@phillipliggins1549]

Got enough out of the debanking scandal didn't he? Anyway if your so confident that he has encouraged violence why don't you sue him?

[@frankieelen7238]

I have commented online after I heard Fartage threaten violence sometime around 2016. I asked if what he had said constituted incitement to riot? It sounded very much like it to me. Maybe Led by Donkeys can make a piece containing all Fartage's very dubious declarations over the last few years... That would be very revealing.

[@adriftinaboat3452]

@@phillipliggins1549His US backers are super super rich

[@jaxcoss5790]

Who among us wouldnt use a human trafficker as a valid source?

[@markbird5461]

He has never been charged (Tate)

[@Joshhhh1995]

You're assuming we are all gullible enough to believe he is a trafficker.

[@charlesleroq932]

He has been charged and is awaiting trial

[@AramasG]

Just proves he’s not fit to be an MP.

[@AramasG]

@@markbird5461yes he has been charged why do you think he sought asylum in Romania? He has charges in the uk and was also arrested in Romania on separate charges and is awaiting trial.

[@nigelsynnott7344]

Perhaps against my better judgement, I listened to the 20 minutes of Farage squirming and trying to bluster his way out of having his own words used against him by Tom Swarbrick. His deluded followers will never accept that their Dear Leader could be wrong. Heavens no, what's the world coming to?!!

[@El_Paracleto]

The Fuhrer is so DEMONSTRABLY DISINGENUOUS...(Thanks for the OPEN BOOK, NF)...

[@david-sn1yl]

'their Dear Leader could be wrong' as could Starmer, in his little Westminster bubble, but he wouldn't admit it either.

[@Kevhuman]

​@@david-sn1ylWrong audience bot

[@johnpreston7231]

Were not deluded , the trouble is that people listen to James O’brien and believe what he says, how he ever keeps his job is beyond me, oh and by the way why did Reform get so many people voting for him!! Strange that

[@nigelsynnott7344]

@@david-sn1yl For clarity, I'm no Labour supporter, I regard all politicians with a very jaundiced eye, as almost all of them lie when it suits them. Farage, Tice and the Tories are prime examples of this. As for Labour, I trust people in general, and politicians in particular on their actions, not their words. We have to wait and see if they do what they say they will, and four weeks isn't enough time to form a balanced opinion..

[@Bikejon]

Simple answer; yes it's fair to call them "the Farage Riots". He knew precisely what game he was playing. Instead of urging calm and waiting for facts to emerge, he did the precise opposite and stoked misinformation and anger. Contemptible human being who didn't care a jot about placing whole communities and police in direct danger and yet can cry about his own security when he is called out for the filth he spews.

[@themythofbritishexceptionalism]

🎯

[@Flac_the_Wave]

Nigel Farage on british communities getting trashed and burned: 😴 Nigel Farage when someone spills a milkshake on him: The attack on my life has left me scarred and deformed

[@pamvancleave6722]

The gov should bring answers IMMEDIATELY and stop covering up the violence of certain demographics of people.

[@pamvancleave6722]

​@@Flac_the_Wave - bullsnap

[@Ooooomatron]

Are you still being kind to huw edwards?

[@johnrowland3105]

Interesting isn't it that at no point in ANY of his ranting did he say he felt ANYTHING for the innocent victims in this.

[@stephanguitar9778]

Because he doesn't

[@lunatigannie8860]

Neither has kier

[@stephanosuk78]

Who are the innocent victims of this?

[@niltonc.7333]

@@lunatigannie8860 lol this is a plain lie ...

[@annachy-r1v]

​@@lunatigannie8860patently false as Starmer has explicitly referenced the fear and terror these people will be feeling and that their safety is of the upmost importance. He has also ACTED to ensure 400 arrests have already been made, 100 charged and already appeared in court and to be sentenced before the end of the week. By anyone's measure there is simply no room left to say he has shown neither empathy nor leadership

[@uk6496]

The comments of Farage and his ilk are straight out of the Trump playbook. Like Trump, it's getting so boring now.

[@davidc9171]

Another Biden supporter bites the dust

[@anthonystanbury5537]

He sows the seeds, and stands back watching the meyhem. He should be in a prison cell.

[@edwinflower]

Totally agree James could do with a rest from spouting drivel

[@davidhodgson3901]

@@edwinflowerwhat did he say that you think was “drivel”..?

[@virginiahall8822]

Nigel Farage is taking no responsibility in his role in the hate, violence, inciting violence and hate, words Matters " Revolt" He is a true Trump Fan.

[@KF-wg2si]

People are allowed freedom of speech. You can't silence a nation because you don't believe in their views however the legacy left wing media will keep stick with their propaganda machine however at least Twitter/X, GB News and KZbin gives a more balanced view.

[@tiffa01]

​@@virginiahall8822what role ?

[@meherubradberry8829]

If Andrew Tate is the source of his information, any information, well that tells you everything about the man.

[@RH1812]

Definitely hate crime charges should be considered. The power of “I wonder…” he knows exactly what he’s doing.

[@josewilliams6094]

Best call it what it is: domestic terrorism.

[@Mark_Something-Ermm-Yeah]

He got information from a, I'll say suspected, abuser of women in another country. Instead of attending a meeting where he would have been given the actual details of the Christian male from Wales.

[@dd-du9bz]

not a very Christian thing to do one might believe his parents are Christian but not him i wonder how he spent his days leading up to that attack how long hasd he been planning it definitely definitely not a spur of the moment thing and there's definitely more to this

[@sonofsomerset1695]

I guess you're so ignorant you've never heard of innocent until proven guilty, the very fundamental of law.

[@indaba1960]

@@stellasqueak ummm last time I looked (this weekend) Cardiff was not in Rwanda but hey you obviously know better

[@Mark_Something-Ermm-Yeah]

@@sonofsomerset1695 in relation to who?

[@anicebitofbreadtomopupthel7144]

@@stellasqueak I wonder if they'll take him back, for compensation of the 700 million the previous government spiffed up the wall.

[@cremgirljo]

People who don't understand the meaning of dog whistle politics or exactly what a grifter is should watch this James you nailed it.

[@ishakkyusuf8784]

Hating someone for a skin colour they did not choose is the mother of ignorance.

[@BernieKolumbus]

They can stay in Africa

[@ishakkyusuf8784]

@@BernieKolumbus Funny coming from a person who's country spent 300 years in Africa.😂

[@BernieKolumbus]

@@ishakkyusuf8784 I'm not British And you import third world you become third world

[@BernieKolumbus]

@@ishakkyusuf8784 Is not colour is culture thing FACT

[@abutalsafuba2179]

​@BernieKolumbus How about all the anglo saxon go back to Germany?

[@richardcooley9730]

Farage is being paid to be an MP, a community leader, He needs to stop grifting and show some leadership, Keep a lid on things and canvas for peace and tolerance.

[@brianconnelly-s5e]

One cannot change a leopards spots

[@5uper5kill3rz]

All MPs have a political bias, that's why they work for separate parties

[@carlosgomes2783]

@@5uper5kill3rz Political bias, yes. Racial bigotry, not so much.

[@TinaBUTCHER-ph1ph]

MP of the Clacton dodgem cars

[@normalewis4212]

The people who vote him in should be ashamed of themselves,he is just there to be an agitator.

[@thesharpestblade]

"The revolt is growing" - The caption on Nigel Farage's Facebook post dated 24th June. The definition of "Revolt" is to "take violent action against an established government or ruler". He is also on record as saying: “What I intend to lead is a political revolt. Yes, a revolt. A turning of our backs on the political status quo".

[@geofo60]

Hmm, interesting. Is that still there ? Did you take a screen shot of it ? Or did he add the usual caveat " Don't know, just asking the question ".

[@scalifoo]

​@@geofo60or was he just pondering whilst stand on the beaches..

[@JohnPark-xf2gq]

Nigel is revolting.just asking the question.

[@darkstatehk]

"In a broader sense, 'revolt' can also describe a strong reaction of disgust or disapproval against something deemed unacceptable or offensive." You're welcome.

[@wessexdruid7598]

@@darkstatehk That's usually termed 'revulsion'. Revolt has a fairly specific meaning.

[@juniper150]

Our once great country is severely diminished, a laughing stock, and you can count the individuals responsible on one hand.. how sad

[@sharpvidtube]

I don't think so. The majority don't want Farage, he can be about as popular as the Lib Dems, but that's probably his peak. Eventually, those slow to catch on, will turn on him.

[@vincentl.9469]

Tony Blair for a start

[@bmewsed288]

It is not. We are just going through a phase instigated by those who would exploit people who cannot regulate their emotions.

[@sophiehall9814]

Our once great country - in what way?

[@Elst07896]

@@sophiehall9814 Great question Sophie! Have you had a reply yet...? 😢

[@juliegillings6023]

James can you shine a light On katie Hopkins spreading hate racism

[@streetwalkerphoto]

His source…Andrew Tate.

[@sonofsomerset1695]

Farage never said Tate was his source, O'Brien just planted that in your head and you instantly fell for it. Learn to think for youself and listen to what was actually said, not what some other biased person tells you about it.

[@Yangking-z9d]

​@@sonofsomerset1695 Did you see the interview at the LBC he did say one of his sources was Tate.

[@jaxcoss5790]

​@@sonofsomerset1695I suggest you take your own advice.

[@sonofsomerset1695]

@@jaxcoss5790 He said a lot of people were listening to Tate, or are you denying that Tate has a massive following, Farage NEVER said he got his information from Tate, so I do take my own advice, you're clearly very gullible and just believe everything propagandist O'Brien tells you to think.

[@Titus9508]

​@@sonofsomerset1695Are you Fartages scriptwriter?

[@alantheinquirer7658]

Straight out of Trump's playbook; makes a public claim then, when confronted with the error, points elsewhere and says 'that's what I heard, that's what so-and-so said!"

[@markwelch3564]

and newspapers like the Sun, Express, Mail and the Telegraph...

[@JohnPark-xf2gq]

Orange smoke screens.

[@KingsoTV]

Farage: ✅Lie, ✅Deflect, ✅Beyond Reproach, ✅Zero Backbone

[@JohnPark-xf2gq]

Have toads or frogs got a backbone.just asking the question.

[@andywoode6072]

It shows the mental state of the people who voted for them

[@FoookYourfeelings]

​@@andywoode6072 Who Labour....

[@listerofsmeg884]

@@FoookYourfeelings is that meant to be a question? In insult? Please clarify

[@Asadkhan-pe2je]

Did Nigel Farage attend the Southport riots in disguise? I don't know, I'm only asking a question.

[@janickpauwels3792]

Yes I saw him there! Or at least I think I saw him there. I'm not 100% sure. (and if it turns out he wasn't, that's okay, because I already said I wasn't sure).

[@spmoran4703]

He wasnt in disguise when he was on National Front marches in the 70s

[@mickreaddin4979]

Swarbrick tried his best, but the forensic questioning of Farages attempt to weasel (which he loves to do) his way out of *any* responsibility should be done properly. Well done, James.

[@drcommonsense1]

Tom missed the biggest point about the age of the suspect was the reason why information was withheld. That literally would have ended any of Farage's attempts to question why information wasn't released

[@michaelstamper5604]

Yes it should definitely be done properly. By an experienced barrister in a law court. No wriggling out of the reality of it all there, Nige!

[@sonofsomerset1695]

Yeah easy to edit clips to create any propaganda you like about someone when they cant even answer back. We know how fair O'Brien has been to Farage in the past dont we, and how much he's a fan of Brexit... oh wait.

[@phillipliggins1549]

​@@drcommonsense1yes but it was released wasn't it - by a Judge several days after arrest. Farage didn't release it did he?

[@drcommonsense1]

@phillipliggins1549 The respective legislation states that the judge can remove anonymity if it is in the public interest but only after assessing the evidence and risk to that individual. The press and officers were only following the law by not publically identifying who that person was, but Farage clearly doesn't know enough about British law

[@Wtizreal]

Nigel stoked the fires and now he is saying he didn't. He is weak.

[@craigwright1867]

He's totally gutless. Very interesting how he's tried to distance himself from the actions of the mob following remarks from the CPS that they're going to be looking at social media statements very closely.

[@normalewis4212]

Like all right wingers they deny everything they say and do,very reliable politicians.

[@johnregan2443]

Really?

[@S3004-k7e]

@@johnregan2443yep, really

[@comfeycushion7944]

He is only a step away from telling the rioters to "Stand back and Stand by ! "

[@Geoffreydarcy-pv4mq]

👉🔥👈

[@nespressoman]

James, you are wonderful.

[@Alex-cw3rz]

You can see how in that Tom interview how breathy farage, was I think he knows his dogwhistles were heard loud by the public now and he may actually face actions for inciting violence.

[@annabelgalt4616]

It's not even a dog whistle anymore it's a klaxon , he knew exactly what his followers would do

[@darthwiizius]

Watch Rango's eyes every time he denies and tries to assert his "innocence", just watch the eyes, you will see he is knowingly being dishonest. I imagine he practiced for hours, made sure he knew how to angle his head (side looking is a practiced technique) so to limit the natural communication with viewers, to deliver his lies as "coherently" as possible.

[@JosephineClatworthy]

And Tom probably had James O’Brien mr never wrong on his ear phones telling him what to say while scratching that beard of his does he ever wash ??

[@TinaBUTCHER-ph1ph]

​@@JosephineClatworthy​@gpw203 is there a correlation between immigrant hatred and a lifelong inability to grasp the basics of the English language? I don't know, I'm just asking the question a lot of other people need the answer to

[@Shids121]

Did Nigel Farage instigate this terrorism? I wonder about asking questions.

[@Gavin-qt6ff]

People are so blinded in Great Britain, condone all violence, but we haven’t even got our own ship in order, pensioners who fought for this country left in winter unable to put the heating on, yet immigrants are put up in hotels. People who don’t see the issues don’t live in the affected communities who with the new “scatter” will be hit even more deeply. British people should look after British people first, and see the struggles across all our communities not just the one YOU are living in

[@joojoo9758]

@@Gavin-qt6ff Blah Blah Blah same old tropes

[@XTRAIT-em4rx]

​@Gavin-qt6ff - Of course, you speak soundly - Sadly not..

[@Gavin-qt6ff]

@@joojoo9758 it’s the true picture of millions of people, just because we are not thugs throwing bricks doesn’t mean our views are lost

[@joojoo9758]

@@Gavin-qt6ff Yeh about 4 million, not the majority.

[@kdriscoll57]

Strangely, when I heard of the horrific attack on those innocents, my first thought was not, "what was the race or religion", of the perpetrator.

[@thetruth1662]

Was your 1st thought... muslim??

[@Loganwolfen]

​@@thetruth1662can you not read?

[@Ji-zt7ny]

😂😂😂😂 ​@@Loganwolfen

[@jamesharrison1991]

​@@thetruth1662 No, they specifically just said that race or religion was not their first thought. It's not hard to understand. Just thinking 'muslim' is probably the most simple-minded, uneducated response to have.

[@stephanosuk78]

@kdriscoll57 If you had the power to go back and prevent 3 girls losing their lives and another 8 little girls ending up seriously ill in hospital simply by enacting the democratic will of the British people which they're made abundantly clear for 20 years now. Would you do it, would you save those tiny girls at a Taylor Swift dance camp?

[@elainewojnicki9610]

In answer to your question, YES, it is completely fair to blame Farage for stoking tensions. The numpties who voted for him are completely blinded by his grifting and believe you me i know a some of his fans personally.

[@rosemarycuthbert4623]

Braverman curiously silent

[@johnmccloskey5826]

She is surely now aware of what a hate march really looks like

[@fear-the-most-High]

She's the only brown woman in the planet who thinks she's white

[@mohammedhussain4536]

Now the real hate marches are evident, she’s not saying anything, how ironic

[@Adil1amin]

Imagine if cruella doberman were to say anything that resembled the following to the Jewish, black, lgbtq etc communities. “It is clear that the grooming gang issue is one that predominantly involves men of Pakistani origin. This is a problem that has been long-standing and has not been sufficiently tackled.” Rishi Sunak said her comments were fine, then cried when he got called the P word.

[@scalifoo]

Waiting for farages downfall,,then move in to replace him,,especially now yhe tories dont want her anymore 😂,,patels out and about backtracking on things,just like farage,,,"nah it wasnt me guv"

[@robakajackflash]

Nigel Farage is acutely aware of his influence and the boundaries of his language, deceptively maneuvering within and around them to remain within legal limits. His manipulative rhetorical tactics are deliberate and calculated. Farage knows exactly what he’s doing, and it clearly agitates him when he’s confronted about these thinly veiled tactics. So, keep calling him out!

[@susannehartl3067]

🎯

[@Relugus]

I think there are certainly legitimate questions to ask about Mr. Farage's relationship with Mr. Putin.

[@sonofsomerset1695]

So which party goes around calling each other comrade at their conferences? Farage has never had anything to do with Putin, so no there are no legitimate questions to ask, unless youve falled for far left propaganda as you clearly have.

[@lynnevenables7193]

Yes, there’s legitimate questions to be asked about tiny tommah and other right wing agitators relationship with the Israeli regime too.

[@sonofsomerset1695]

@@lynnevenables7193 And all the Palestine protesters support of Hamas too then right?

[@greyhound7892]

He is bankrolled by Putin through Putin friendly donors,like Brexit was,like Scottish independence was,anything that upsets the status quo starts with Putin,the government knows it but the CIA does the same.

[@douglastaggart9360]

Why what as putin done to this country?

[@CKNZ161]

It isn't fair at all. It should be the Nigel Farage, GBN, Daily Mail, Daily Express, Sun, GMB, LBC, Times, Telegraph, Mirror, Talk TV, Talk Radio, BBC, X, Telegram, Facebook, Aaron Banks, Piers Morgan, Carole Malone, Richard Littlejohn, Ofcom Riots.

[@babymonalisa]

💯🎯 I'll add The Spectator to that list

[@CKNZ161]

@@babymonalisa Pretty much the only publication that wouldn't be on that list is Viz Comic.

[@GregoryBreen-e9c]

Why???

[@GregoryBreen-e9c]

And the Gardener's monthly supplement

[@GregoryBreen-e9c]

And the old Sunday Sport. There front page would be "Visitors from Mars start riot".

[@Jean-LucCoeurdevey]

"The Farage name comes from a distant Huguenot ancestor. One of his great-grandfathers was born to German parents who migrated to London in the 19th century". Would you call them 'asylum seekers' or refugees fleeing persecution against protestants? Did they come on small boats?

[@1nickybe]

Well, I would say they were smaller than the Dover ferries of today, so the answer is yes.

[@sarahjane8400]

Difference is there was no benefit system back then. Like the English and Irish going to The New World in the 1800's on ships like Titanic, they had to work their way for survival when they got there.

[@fatimamirza2100]

@@sarahjane8400 The Palestinians, Iraqis, Somali, Egyptians, Syrians, Lebanese (what’s the commonality) are setting off from Libya risking death and drowning - for the Benefits. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@spmoran4703]

Does it matter none of them were brown or black .

[@Mark-jr6ld]

How does Nigel walk around in public without fearing immediate injury? Just asking questions.

[@wessexdruid7598]

He employs a team of bodyguards.

[@wessexdruid7598]

@@andyking5431 He can only be in one place at a time... He visited Southport, after the attack - unlike Farrage.

[@DackDavenport]

​@@wessexdruid7598why does he need to visit? For a virtue signal photo opportunity?

[@JAWS-qj1rj]

​@@wessexdruid7598Farage cares about those who are attacked. No point in making a visit when we know Starmer doesn't care.

[@wessexdruid7598]

@@DackDavenport To find out the facts - to show sympathy and understanding - and to show leadership. Compare and contrast...

[@zedcarr6128]

Farage lights the touchpaper, stands well back, it blows up in other people's faces, and then he then says: '''It's got nothing to do with me, I was stood over here. Nowhere near the destruction of that firework.''

[@pamtuffield9385]

Farage would be much more at home in the US with Trump who encourages his cult to create a a bloodbath if he loses the election.

[@twofoursevenbeauty]

Exactly!

[@facehugger3]

Source for this alleged quote? You do know that inventing things or deliberately lying is also called misinformation?

[@zedcarr6128]

@@facehugger3 You obviously don't know how direct quotes, paraphrasing and metaphors work. Why am I not surprised? 🤔

[@stuartmelville5684]

its called "Instigator"

[@rustyb9873]

I am genuinely disgusted about being a British citizen just now …

[@nic_cage]

Failure of politicians is rising around the World, it's not special to the UK. It's easier to blame the "others" than fix the problems. You don't have a job? It's the "others". Queues in hospitals are longer? It's the others. Everything costs more? It's the others ...

[@josewilliams6094]

@@cynthiamorris1874 Incompetent governments over time allowed services and housing etc to run down.

[@listerofsmeg884]

exactly. The gutter press: 'They are taking your jobs and benefits' - (This article was written by a tax dodging millionaire in the Bahamas)

[@Rexel4th]

A mob boss never gives direct orders to commit crimes, they just make their feelings on a subject abundantly clear. They got Al Capone on tax charges but it is not outrageous to say he was responsible for more nefarious activities.

[@janewayles499]

They are suggesting they nail Tommy Robinson the same way. He is more likely to be jailed by HMRC than the Police. 🤞🤞

[@Walt_G]

maybe They could get Farage on tax charges? just asking a question.

[@dannymurphy1779]

The riots are on you Nigel.

[@andrewmoss1135]

On you

[@Wtizreal]

As long as their are fair minded British people who see right and wrong and think critically people like Nigel cannot win.

[@colinsmith1288]

No they are on Starmer and Cooper using inflammatory language instead for pleas for calm.

[@Ngamer834]

The media as well with their conspiratorial reporting

[@Lemonheadcrab]

​@@colinsmith1288oh jog on!

[@davepillamusic]

James O'Brien does a brilliant job of giving Farage nowhere to hide, from his own acts and his own words. Excellent stuff

[@Danten90]

Im sad to hear mr Farage has had to change his security team. Must be awful for him.

[@10000years]

might as well changed his diaper as well

[@markbullen5989]

It doesn’t matter to him your tax is paying for it

[@col.hertford9855]

Hopefully the last company told him to job on.

[@nightw4tchman]

Farage knows exactly what he did and is doing. Time he faced legal action.

[@sonofsomerset1695]

Lets lock up everyone that hasnt been brainwashed by the far left!

[@joh22293]

I just don't understand why the rioters haven't turned their attention to Welsh Christians...

[@MocatafamulusdeSet]

Yes, it's truly a puzzle. 🤔

[@run2cat4run]

Or churches

[@juergenweidner1]

Give it time.

[@laidbackkodiak]

I mean they did try to break up british gravestones to use as weapons.

[@GotenX0X]

We all know why. 🙃

[@davecap2641]

Clacton voters must be very proud of their MP.

[@supertaz6666]

James we love you❤❤❤❤ you are a legend

[@TomSmoth-si1du]

He’s a 🌭 😂

[@DIGITALMARKETINGGURUS-xm3ix]

There should be petition for nigel to be charged with inciting

[@DavidRobinson-uv2ov]

gov is looking at all the 'leaders' for incitement

[@PrinceOfCats5]

"I'm just asking questions" - is just like Cartman on School News in South Park. The man's become a parody of a parody at this point

[@francescomessina9364]

Quite literally posted that and you beat me to it 😂… ‘or does she?’

[@Zero_Ninety]

That episode was parodying Tucker Carlson.

[@TinaBUTCHER-ph1ph]

Or 'just following orders'

[@JoshHenderson16]

"We haven't actually seen it, we're just reporting it".

[@giannaleng1897]

⁠@@Zero_Ninety I mean, Nigel Farage is as credible as Tucker Carlson

[@RichardLamsdale]

Is Nigel Farage the most opportunistic and morally bankrupt person in the UK? I don't know, I’m just asking a question.

[@iatebambismom]

"One of the reasons the Southport riots were as bad as they were is we weren't told the truth". Isn't that pretty much admitting he was part of it? If he wanted to distance himself from it, as most normal people would, it's a "they", not a "we", surely? I'm just asking questions.

[@MsIdiot000]

Just imagine A MUSLIM SAYING OR DOING SOMETHING LIKE THIS😮😮😮😮 OH THE OUTRAGE ... AND NOW IMAGINE SOMETHING LIKE THIS HAPPENING TO JEWS ?????????? OHHHHHH THE OUTCRY😮😮😮😮😮

[@Robertsmith001]

Ali Dawah has threatened violence towards apostates

[@petercumiskey2746]

Exactly

[@Kopp203]

Anjem Choudary did it for decades, with complete impunity.

[@colmlawlor7]

Stop! It ain't a competition! Stand up for what's right regardless ✌️❤️

[@mort421]

​@@Kopp203he is locked up so can we lock farage up to?

[@foroparapente]

The reason to NOT call them Farage riots is that some other organisers will feel protected by this clown. We should hold him accountable, but the actual practical organisers should be pursued and imprisoned,

[@Chris84409]

Some of the Rotherham rioters were in court yesterday, A couple of them couldn't be named because they were under 18. I'm not hearing any outcry about that,

[@TheVampyrical]

I always remember that old quote: "The pen is mightier than the sword" The wielder of a sword can only hurt so many people before they get taken out, where as, the wielder of the pen can incite millions by a simple suggestion" The other quote I always remember when it comes to people like Farrage is: "Only someone that smart can act so dumb" Farrage is what I class as a Dark Empath, he can make people believe he genuinely cares about them all the while manipulating them into doing what he wishes them to do for him, never ever underestimate his level of mental abilities, he is one of the most dangerous kinds to deal with.

[@cathlaurs9754]

Spot on

[@mattslater4605]

Exactly fair- The Farage Riots. Only problem is that he’s probably secretly pleased with the title, whilst simultaneously blustering about nothing to do with me, and taking no consequences for his actions

[@sianvaughan6072]

Totally outrageous- well done for calling them out James!

[@RedzicMuharem]

Personally, I would LOVE to know who finances these riots. :)

[@Igotnothin_]

Holly Valance

[@richardtbrown756]

The elite

[@stephanguitar9778]

They are cheap

[@JulieLevinge]

Israel to counter the peace marches that were actually called ‘ hate marches’ ABSURD!

[@Sam88-l4k]

Trump, Musk, Putin, Farage, Tice. A dictatorship waiting to happen

[@Alex-cw3rz]

If he wanted to ask these questions why didn't he ask them at the emergency meeting they had afterwards where he could have asked them but he didn't did he. He sent then out to his followers.

[@heyo-uf8js]

Thank you James for your thorough work.

[@Mia19836]

James O’Brien, you are amazing!!

[@torqueover]

Blimey you have low standards. 😂

[@arefsum]

A few years behind bars would maybe teach him a bit about normal behavior

[@JohnPark-xf2gq]

You would have to feel sorry for his fellow prisoners.time with him would feel like an extra few years.

[@Alex-cw3rz]

If he doesn't like them being called farage-riots why doesn't he sue, is that because in a court of law his just asking questions excuse would not fly, would it be that during the discovery period James would have all his personnel messages that will contain views he pretends he doesn't hold maybe he's in this telegram chats I'm just asking questions.

[@lisawatson9519]

Nigel is taking a page from Tucker Carlson's book: "I'm just asking questions...." Gee, how did that work out for Tucker?

[@paulwilliams4092]

Brilliant James as always 👍

[@GogglesPisanoWatches]

They will be forever ‘The Farage Riots whenever I remember them and speak of them

[@sonofsomerset1695]

Starmer Riots, he's the one in charge that has stoked the anger by not listening to the public.

[@Titus9508]

​@@sonofsomerset1695Gbeebies watchers are hardly 'the public'.

[@sonofsomerset1695]

@@Titus9508 More so than LeftyBC presenters or listeners, they have a variety of opinions on GB News, unlike this one sided propaganda.

[@estherdaitey1701]

NIGEL FARAGE NOW WANTS TO BLAME ANDREW TATE?

[@mjtigerfang]

O Brien has been doing it far more lol

[@nargisahmed5801]

Can someone tell me where I should go back to? My dad served in the British army and became pow in Japan. There he was fed glass grind up in his rice which brought on other internal injuries and after he was released, there was the partion in Hindustan. He came to live in London in the early 50s. I came along with my 4 siblings . I was born in UK, I have attended primary /secondary schools, college and uni. So now aged 65 tell me where I should go and tell me whom I belong to??

[@stevethompson1984]

Go with your heart. If you love this country. Your welcome. If you hate this country/culture/people/way of life ....... Go home. Simple.

[@nargisahmed5801]

@@stevethompson1984 how can a stranger read the love I have for Britain? I have pleasure in the simple things like hearing bells ringing on a Sunday morning, the walk in the evenings with people going into their local pubs. The picnics in parks. The decorations at Christmas time, the decorations on the Christmas tree. The waltz at leavers party. There's so much I have not mentioned. I miss all of what I mentioned but tell me why Christian have lost their way of life in these modern times? It's really not fair to blame all the Brown /black people for the eroding life of a Christian country. I love my country as it was when I was young but how can I explain this to the far right who's ears and eyes are closed?

[@CloudierK]

Who is telling you to leave? Regardless of what the papers are saying & the minority of trouble causers, the unrest is not about race. It's about uncontrolled mass immigration & it's been brewing for a long time.

[@salihkabay2968]

James O'brien is absolutely FANTASTIC

[@jennet388]

Yes, he certainly is 🎉

[@EricMarch-nl1yz]

Nah he is a muppet 😂

[@mark_tolver]

“Stochastic terrorism is targeted political violence that has been instigated by hostile public rhetoric which is directed at a group or an individual. Unlike incitement to terrorism, stochastic terrorism is accomplished by using indirect, vague, or coded language that allows the instigator to plausibly disclaim responsibility for the resulting violence.” - Wikipedia

[@El_Paracleto]

BINGO...Allows the inciters to do their 'evil deeds' whilst CONveniently distancing themselves from the 'events', so as to avoid prosecution...

[@cynthiamorris1874]

@@mark_tolver Just like the Imams then

[@grahamhall2662]

Thank you for that. I did wonder.

[@mark_tolver]

@@cynthiamorris1874 By all means, provide examples to support your assertion.

[@Ngamer834]

Farage is clever at stirring them up without directly inciting it.

[@blackenedsprite8542]

It's just dog whistles, it's not even that clever.

[@Ngamer834]

@@blackenedsprite8542 Fair comment but enough for his "Nothing to do with me" line he often uses.

[@batfink61]

Trump playbook

[@aarondunn6759]

If they were really concerned for Children safety you'd think theyd be throwing rocks at the Catholic Churches chanting "Why are you protecting them"

[@realcapitalist1462]

There are several hundred people out there now who have or will have not only lost their liberty but their jobs, possibly homes, their ability to gain future employment and finance, their reputation and the trust of others in their communities and all because they chose to follow those that seek to undermine society and promote chaos all the while absenting themselves either physically or morally. As three card tricks go this has to be right up there. Why do people fall for it over and again throughout history? It's one of the big questions!

[@Mohammed-dy6xb]

" i didn't want the riots ". !! " I just asked questions and took my information from ANDREW TATE that starred the riots " !! "There's a difference you know ". !!

[@laidbackkodiak]

Nigel "i want answers" Have a guess who didn't turn up last week when those questions were being discussed...

[@jordoncampbell5118]

Never turned up when he wasm mep.

[@laidbackkodiak]

@@jordoncampbell5118 not true he turned up once so he could get the expenses.

[@jordoncampbell5118]

@@laidbackkodiak that's right he was also fined £35.000 for misspending money when he was mep.

[@zx7rev754]

5 years in prison, for Roger Hallam and 4 years in prison, for each of his co-conspirators, for threatening to block a road. Non violent, peaceful protest. You will NOT see these lengthy sentences handed to the rioters. Those that were happy to assault peaceful protesters, in order to drag them off the roads, because they 'had' to get to work or to the shops, will be the same mindset as those throwing missiles and engaging in assaults. By the way ... what happens, if an ambulance has to get through? Innit.

[@Crypto-Live]

Two tier justice

[@Kevhuman]

I appreciate your point , but if the 2011 riots are anything to go by, yes they will. There are people who are still inside now from those riots .

[@justanotherfaceinthecrowd]

Two months for smashing police car windows isn’t exactly “harsh” is it…

[@cupguin]

​@@Kevhuman I doubt it. "Derek Drummond, 58, was given three years in prison, Declan Geiran was sentenced to two and a half years, and Liam Riley was jailed for 20 months." Drummond's three year sentence is for "violent disorder and assaulting a police officer". Geiran's two and a half for "trying to set a police van on fire and violent disorder" which is generous since he did set it on fire, it just didn't stay on fire for long. Riley's twenty months is for "violent disorder and racially aggravated harassment".

[@martinmurphy9679]

@@justanotherfaceinthecrowd That young man will be very popular inside. It'll be like a clown's pocket when he gets out.

[@Alex-cw3rz]

So he's bascially saying because they didn't say the name straight away he was allowed to wildy speculate and anything that happens from that is the police fault because they didn't bow to his demands.

[@mcp1981]

Toss up between Robinson Riots and Farage Riots

[@mcp1981]

Or Yaxley-Lennon / Farridge

[@jimseltzer2002]

Toss up between sneering against half the population and being two tier Kier.

[@theshiv3296]

Either way it’s incitement from o’brien. It’s deliberate, malicious and irresponsible

[@robinmcmillan8102]

The Far Right FarRob Riots ?

[@englishbob9492]

Both those people perpetually call for calm and peaceful demonstrations because they know unrest will be blamed on them.