"I used to be a racist," caller tells James O'Brien | LBC

This caller opened up to James O'Brien that he used to be racist and nearly joined the BNP simply because he was from a small town and had never integrated.
"This is difficult for me to talk about because it's something I'm ashamed about," the caller Charlie said, "I'm a white guy from a rural area and when I was between the ages of 13 to 15 I was quite a racist person."
James reminded him there was no shame in admitting that on the basis that he no longer is.
Charlie said he felt compelled to ring in: "The lack of education that I received on it and the influx of media influence...even though I had parents who spoke of love and compassion and talked very strongly against it.
"I was a paper boy and I would read the papers as I was going around and every single day you'd hear negative things in thee newspapers about young black kids specifically and Muslims and it turned me into this horrible, horrible person."
Charlie told James that what is not highlighted enough is the fact that in these rural communities, people only see what they know: "There was one black person in my entire school and he was a teacher."
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[@sylviaa5785]

As a black british woman, I appreciate the callers honesty and transparency. It takes a lot of courage and self reflection to admit these things.

[@shehran6936]

I broke your 100 likes by giving you an extra

[@jeremygough1387]

As a middle aged white man from England, Wales, Ireland and Spain I admire your voice x

[@anthonybariek997]

I also find it interesting to hear how he came to think that way in the first place

[@sylviaa5785]

@@shehran6936 😂😂thank you

[@ripadipaflipa4672]

Not so much on air. 😢

[@jonasgomes3776]

The amount of respect i have for this gentleman is uncalculable. Making the insanely difficult work to get rid of hate and bias is absolutely amazing.

[@Smilejustsmilebby]

You cant get rid of hate and bias and people are allowed to have their own opinions including to dislike others or other groups. The naivety to think that its a lack of education is ridiculous.

[@kryptoniteee]

Shut up you.

[@jordinagel1184]

@@Smilejustsmilebbyno, it absolutely is a lack of education. You wanna know why? It’s because hatred and racism are usually built on fear and ignorance, which is built up by believing false facts that a tiny bit of examination would reveal as such. And no, I don’t believe that people have a right to believe smg if it directly demeans other people.

[@SpectreAtTheFeast-sx8gq]

@@Smilejustsmilebby Stop breeding, and if it's too late for that - have the snip. PLEASE.

[@TeeheeTennessy]

​@@SmilejustsmilebbyAll you need to do is seperate facts from feelings. It is in fact a lack of "education". There is no actual philosophical basis for xenophobia. It's always based on ignorance, aka a lack of exposure to the people you learned to hate

[@Becks_2121]

I’m black and really appreciate him telling his truth, an open mind can lead to wonderful things

[@KilljoyNL]

Same here, but I'm a white guy. I'm also engaged to a black woman so I asked her just now when she was going to take my job, her response: I'm working on it, my goal is to make sure you never have to work again. How dare she :D

[@Goldenxbih]

@@KilljoyNL that’s so cute

[@devonguy02]

Lack of education small insular comunities, lack of oppertunaties all confound the problem, travel, mixing are paramount, in reducing this !

[@chrisrobinson2221]

An mind can be like a parachute. It only works if it is open

[@michaeldaviddroy9219]

@@KilljoyNL Brilliant 🤣👍

[@tko2218]

Oh mate.. that gentleman who called in was brilliant absolute brill if only we had more like him UK will be a better and safer place.. my opinion

[@corpusalienum2665]

@aG a This comment oozes intelligence.

[@KilljoyNL]

Not just in the UK :)

[@RicarusAngelus]

Lol I love what you did there...

[@shsh-he5qg]

If only we had the police identify the terror groomers who he was groomed by

[@wonderwoman5528]

Lovely caller, I wish him well, and he doesn’t sound uneducated. He’s come a long way

[@leafyishereisdumbnameakath4259]

Wonder woman

[@louisr6560]

@@leafyishereisdumbnameakath4259 leafyishereisdumbname aka ThanosetalgicMemeories

[@jonsmith5058]

When he mentioned uneducated I imagine he doesnt mean science, maths, art etc etc. I am guessing, based on his comments of a rural community etc he means he was never exposed to any non-white people and so jusy swallowed the bs and wasnt educated on what other people are like.

[@Anthony-hu3rj]

@@jonsmith5058 He did say his rural school was subpar and that he got bad grades.

[@blackpepper468]

Ignorance is prejudice....I admire the caller to admit his ignorance well done, now you're on the right path and I wish you well. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@dicksmall7976]

Do you, (like James ) live in a whites only suburb where you never see black or brown people?

[@MrSupermanbe]

This man explains white supremacy better than professors. The only thing that makes you better than anyone else is your race because everything else is falling apart in your life.

[@theisheep2676]

@@MrSupermanbe We don't have white supremacy in the UK, we have xenophobia. Those individuals like calling themselves white supremecists for the sake of being dramatic, but really they just don't like people with different cultures and stereotypes.

[@kushprince8001]

@@theisheep2676 bit of a blanket statement and a lil pointless tbh

[@joellinburne6349]

Black Pepper. Ignorance does not mean the same thing as prejudice. And one can be prejudiced without being ignorant. What are you talking about?

[@abbasrizvi4953]

I'm an international listener and just recently got acquainted with this show and I love it. James is wonderful to listen to. Great caller, what this tells us is no matter how bad you are if you understand your faults in life. You can fix your direction.

[@sidneyvicous6457]

if your wrong you can be right if you realise your wrong

[@ada-kayawalkerkeshaparsons7208]

As a black mother in America I thank you for getting it. 🥰 Keep sharing information and love

[@paigeleigh2554]

❤

[@travelingdude1621]

As a white American man, I wish blacks and non-whites would respect white peoples’ culture because they usually do not at all.

[@craigfowler7098]

I am in tears. Always great to hear how people find the right path. Well done Sir.

[@poox8362]

I heard this call live. Listening again, so powerful. Big respect to this caller

[@jamieford3870]

all of James O’Brien’s clips get so many dislikes because he proves uneducated, angry tories wrong. they really don’t enjoy it. you are great, James.

[@globaleye8]

Rather harsh ? In your next love letter to James would you kindly mention us and tell him, deep down, we really think he's great ! 😎

[@janeeland4531]

Very true Jamie..well said 👏 👌

[@RS-jb1lf]

The caller matured as a person and refused to be led down the path of hate.

[@Duhgood]

James You're doing a fantastic job listening to this guy testimony make me realise that love can destroy hate

[@LeeSussyChungus]

Yes, like how we should "not look back in anger" after every terrorist attack.

[@forbiddenrecallskillinguss4012]

@@LeeSussyChungus The caller is a fake !!

[@ortegastix]

@@forbiddenrecallskillinguss4012 seems like someone's avoiding the truth, naughty, naughty.

[@ericarogers3053]

@@forbiddenrecallskillinguss4012 Source?

[@forbiddenrecallskillinguss4012]

@@ericarogers3053 the great leftist retort ‘sources’ You never stop 😂

[@jazzragu]

Thank you to the caller AND LBC for posting this. Often we label people and write them off- but we’re all works in progress. We are all learning through education, life experiences and reflection.

[@agnes14ish]

Respect! To that caller for admitting his wrongs!

[@chesterdonnelly1212]

This man speaks for a lot of people who won't openly admit to it.

[@teefx5681]

I have a white muslim convert friend who said he never seen racism until he started to grow a beard and wear a traditional muslim hat.

[@Neil-Aspinall]

How is that racism, your friend didn't turn into a person from Africa or the Middle East? Look up what the word means Justy.

[@teefx5681]

@@Neil-Aspinall the racism was when he walks down predominantly white neighbourhood they call him terrorist muslim bomber and he should go back to where he came from, when he reposded his white British they said they will never accept him cause his muslim and he should leave go Pakistan or Arabia. They threw alcohol cans multiple times even when he was with his child.

[@natsohigh5552]

@@teefx5681 so they were being prejudice. The man is white and receiving abuse from his fellow white people.. That isn't racism

[@teefx5681]

@@natsohigh5552 no, they were calling him terrorist and other words that may be deleted.

[@teefx5681]

@@Neil-Aspinall what your doing is taking the word racism literally the word holds more value and has adapted with the current times of the society. There are many words like that why the word racism doesn't change.

[@boahnation9932]

Nothing but respect for this caller.

[@sibzism]

This man's story is amazing!! ❤❤ that is exactly what racism is and I'm so glad you're cured! 🙌🏾

[@yourneighborhoodfriendlyme4242]

Always props to people that show significant growth and introspection and then arrive at a conclusion that doesn't benefit them personally. Takes a really open, curious, and, really, smart person to defeat things they've been indoctrinated to believe since youth.

[@boahnation9932]

Look what happens when you have self reflection, can admit you're wrong and just want to be better. There is not a single comment against this caller in this comment section. Whether you're with him or not, you can only respect him. It's a great feeling listening to someone like this man. I hope he comes to this video and sees all the comments here for him.

[@davidbroadbent854]

why would someone give this a thumbs down? Sad

[@webbo73]

there is an anti James O'Brien agenda - look at any of his videos on here and the ratio of dislikes is crazy

[@petefusion7310]

Sad ...but it's not surprising

[@Magnusfication]

Lot of sad ppl out there. Or less ppl but with alot of bots 🤷

[@jameskershaw6007]

523 downvotes 6 months later beggars belief. I applaud this dude, really i do.

[@evelynwashere13]

I wondered the same thing. People are strange

[@paulinskipukprogressive4903]

This guest shows what strength and bravery and honesty really are

[@trevormann8221]

Paul Inskip UK progressive , are what !!!!!!

[@SidMcGrath105]

Paul said "Stunning!...and Brave!" 😂 This 'guest' is an obvious "I once was blind, but now I see" plant, you indoctrinated ideologue! 🤦‍♂️

[@Brajaxo]

@@SidMcGrath105 Mark, your snowflake attitude is not helping.

[@forbiddenrecallskillinguss4012]

The caller is a fake. Evidence??? Life experience.

[@GaganSingh-nx2yv]

@@forbiddenrecallskillinguss4012 you don't know the definition of evidence, do you?!

[@darkopecanac5533]

People like Charlie, can definitely teach all of us on how to fight racism and discrimination of any kind. And Charlie is also a prime example of why we should never just write someone off as a failure of any kind. Eventually people will come to realize that they were wrong. In Charlie's case he opened up publically and told us his story and for that he should be thanked.

[@jacksonvega7751]

I’m from a northern mill town n I’ve gotta say racism is still pretty rife amongst the predominantly white working classes, especially in regards to their Pakistani n Indian neighbours. Most aren’t horrible people they’re just poorly educated and fed up after being completely left behind by decades of poor governing. When the white workin classes stop blaming n hating their fellow workin people no matter their race n finally come to terms with the fact that we’re all being completely mugged off by a tiny minority of white people who’ve been lucky enough to be born into a rich family with links to the establishment then n only then will this country move in a direction that benefits the majority n not the few. This is a class problem n not a race issue, we need to realise that before it’s too late

[@SG-jq4sh]

Interestingly your comment about racism against Indians being rife does not get deleted but my comment about Indians success rates keeps getting deleted here. Racism is ok but not counter arguments huh LBC?

[@Ntwadumela266]

@@SG-jq4sh what’s wrong with Indian success rates?

[@SG-jq4sh]

@@Ntwadumela266 nothing wrong...success rates amongst Indians are very high. Chinese and Indians are the highest earners in the UK.

[@kushprince8001]

@@SG-jq4sh actually that would be white Irish

[@kushprince8001]

@@SG-jq4sh actually that would be white Irish and arguably they could be deleting it even though they don’t seem to have done that here because it’s misinformation.

[@Ender018]

This caller is one of the most self-aware people I've ever come across. Nice one mate, carry on being inquisitive and curious about yourself and about others.

[@yozzahughes1060]

Fair play to that caller.its never too late to change👏

[@briancohenthepfjmassive.4769]

Agreed. You could be a Manchester United supporter if you have ambition. I can do that Gizza job,

[@Spidey-2002]

​​@@briancohenthepfjmassive.4769No thanks. No one will ever take that offer

[@nasimakuji1164]

Wow wow just wow I believe im gonna see each far right individual differently, it may not be their fault that there bigots. Respect to the caller for his honesty.

[@NickanM]

Respect. This guy owned up to his past like a true BOSS.

[@kaym319]

If people don't like what James has to say why are they bothering listening to him, for example I don't listen to faux news because I personally think their views are so far to the right to what I believe and want in society

[@elephantindaroom1794]

Why you liking your own comments ?

[@kaym319]

@@elephantindaroom1794 really pal you can't be that dumb,am not going to play your silly games

[@oremfrien]

People listen to those that they disagree with for three reasons: (1) Tactical: Understand how the enemy operates, (2) Rage-Enjoyment: Watch something you hate just yo get the blood boiling, and (3) Philosophical: They are actually interested in seeing if their own arguments pass muster.

[@kogikashakunin4683]

@@oremfrien I do it for all of the above reasons. :)

[@adri9974]

@@oremfrien I primarily operate under the third option

[@evidenz111]

big up to this guy, cant be easy to admit these things, now everyone will have a better insight for it.

[@maya-parisan]

Back in the 90s, I used to deliver newspapers as well, but as a brown girl in The Netherlands. I once wrote an angry letter to the newspaper asking why they would mention the ethnicity of non-white criminals, but never mention when a criminal was white. The paper answered that white people people were their target audience, and everyone was therefore presumed white by default unless described otherwise. You can't imagine how offended I was. Too bad I needed the money and had to keep on delivering that newspaper.

[@misshoneynevercame4832]

Late response but what's the name of the newspaper?

[@moerocco775]

Admitting his past and being able to change is very laudable. Salute to you Charlie.

[@joeletienne3455]

This is not so hard to believe. Ignorance and indoctrination are the main cause of the misunderstanding. Get a black/muslim/Asian friend. Our struggle is just as difficult and real as yours. Bless you man. Welcome to your new life. Brother.

[@bigbinji6145]

think most racism in Britain is Caribbean men verbally abusing African men --especially in the Capital city. Men of middle eastern descent are not much better regarding lack of respect for African men

[@ericy4522]

That this caller was radicalised solely by reading the newspapers he was delivering as a paperboy is very important & telling! Murdoch internationally, and in the UK, the Barclay Brothers, & Desmond gushing divisive bigotry continuously for decades into public forums has made the rightwing what it is today. Ownership of the media matters, and they need to have stronger regulation of how many media outlets can be owned by the same persons or single entities. Also such media should not be able to call themselves "news" if their source checking can't be shown regularly to meet recognised journalistic standards.

[@Original_Guy_Fawkes]

Does anyone believe he almost joined the BNP but didn't because he didn't have a bike..? Come on, get a grip. This is absolutely pathetic. Hang your heads in shame, LBC.

[@jayrollo6029]

No this is fake..

[@thomasrobert4654]

like everything coming out of lbc these days it drips with poison against the white christian european race

[@thomasrobert4654]

here come the roughy toughy BNP all on their raleigh bikes.

[@plop6759]

"Hang your heads in shame" should be directed at the vast majority of those who comment on these videos.

[@billybigballs5026]

plop6759 fascinating contribution...

[@tafyie]

Well done the caller for sharing.

[@Arun-nv8zi]

The huge role the media play in inciting racial intolerance, and divisions in general, cannot be underestimated.

[@mariavieira9600]

And since Trump came to power, it’s like the British media was given the green light to poke racism.

[@RandleBeckford]

I'm 100 Percent sure that the paper he was reading was the Sun.

[@Shaggy-839two]

Whoever says papers/media only reflect and don't influence should listen to this person.

[@jackiebenjamin8772]

So true, especially when that's all you have to read and never leave your nest to have interaction to meet other races.

[@lightdrizzle8015]

This absolutely drills down into the heart of the problem. Rich, powerful people with bad intentions preying on the vulnerability of people like this caller. I would love know more specifically what turned it around for this guy, hopefully as a means to help others and end the cultural brain washing from Murdoch and his crew.

[@forbiddenrecallskillinguss4012]

If Murdoch and his crew were ‘brainwashing’ people then my channel needn’t ever of happened. I could have started a history channel which is where my heart lays. Because of left wing papers like the Sun and Daily Mail I have to shed light on the true horror white people face myself. Whenever it’s Stephen Lawrence Day or George Floyd Day do any media organisation ask about the flip side of inter r@cial V. 1. 0. L. E. N. C. E ?

[@t66sha]

Some of these comments are depressing. The thumb down people with negative comments are clearly projecting their internal sadness and vitriol. It must be so sad to have a permanent distrust and dislike of everything 😢

[@shaneekasimon6419]

Hej Tash🤗

[@THOMASCOLTON1]

Probably tories

[@simpaticaism]

I gave it a thumbs down , I don’t have a distrust of people . However I do know when I am being spun a story !

[@dkny170]

Some peeps don’t like when white folks admit racism, they want to keep telling us about chips on our shoulders and the race card, those are the ones who are upset by this caller. What a brave caller, well done to him

[@simpaticaism]

@@dkny170 white folks don’t have to admit racism these days , they are guilty anyway , didn’t you hear the message yet ?

[@ortegastix]

Love the call and have the utmost respect for the caller.

[@Dapper_Dean]

It's refreshing to hear people, waking up from their bad past.

[@christinecarr440]

Theres only one race in America that can burnt down entire cities and then be apologized to by the media politicians and megacorps

[@wellfounder]

Seriously, is that the one thing you got out of all this? 🤔

[@ravyn_brwyne8908]

And which race is that? Just curious

[@slickus]

@@ravyn_brwyne8908 denisovians

[@METALFREAK03]

@@ravyn_brwyne8908 Human

[@METALFREAK03]

@Google Surveillance This guy. Advancement starts here.

[@zeke1145]

This guy legit is smart and a great thinker.

[@Kashish4Eijaz]

This caller is an example of how the media has been a very irresponsible source and contributed greatly to racism in this country and they sadly continue to report in the same manner. Well done to the caller for accepting how wrong he was. I hope he does stick to writing his experience and hopefully it will help others.

[@joperhop]

Personal growth like this should never be seen as a bad thing. Its a fine example of how people fall for the far right racism and how to tackle that mind set.

[@b00ts4ndc4ts]

Im from Bradford and I think it is one of the most multi cultural places in the UK and it's a pity that it is getting run into the ground. The people who live there are great and have so much to offer. I hope that people realise that before it's too late.

[@Nafly2K9]

Why is it getting run in the ground? From what you said its not because of the people. Is it lack of government support?

[@JamesJSwiftJay]

I don't always agree with what James says but he has very fair points when he has discussions like this and speaks with compassion and empathy. He also has some of the most interesting conversations with people from so many different walks of life which I find quite interesting.

[@lewisb85]

I see where he's coming from I grew up in the Welsh valleys, you had people criticizing "blacks" etc, yet they had never met anyone from that demographic. My attitude changed in life when I moved to London for university/work. I remember introducing my girlfriend to a family members who had never left wales "Who's the coloured piece of stuff" said one uncle.

[@simpaticaism]

Had she been a blue eyed blonde , he would have asked who’s the blonde bit of stuff . Male ignorance is what it is , **ignorance .....**

[@lewisb85]

@@simpaticaism So you know my uncle better than I do then? well done!

[@simpaticaism]

@@lewisb85 any man who refers to a women in that fashion , thinks of all women in the same way , you should be more careful about talking like that in public , your uncle might get p...... off with you .

[@SantosAl]

@@simpaticaism I'll reiterate what Lewis said, "so you know his family member better than he does?" Also since Lewis probably took other girls with him home before that, he would probably not be so surprised, if this was the standard treatment that all of his female friends received.

[@sheeps1495]

This episode is so relevant to the UK riots right now….

[@ZackMaddox-gd1zk]

I’m watching these to help myself stop being so scared of the riots. Also to stop devouring harmful conservative views, I honestly think if I kept looking at the stuff that I was looking at before that I would be radicalised by the end of this whole thing.

[@WonderWeezul]

Amusing how many desperate nationalist folks rally on the comment threads of media channels like this to try and reassure themselves that their collective world view is still valid, appropriate and ok. 😂

[@thetampabaycrenshaws9792]

Exactly

[@MrConstantMalachi]

Powerful message: Those with the privilege of understanding (read: compassion) have a duty to educate. Starts with listening. What a brave fellow.

[@sarangistudent8614]

This is how Farage makes them feel, he ‘understands’ them, that’s why he gets so much support.

[@JalalUddin-us9ez]

As an asian man born bred in uk i salute this man for his honesty.

[@y2drj]

Great caller, so proud of his growth. He sets an amazing example that so many need to follow.

[@chrisscott8836]

All that was missing for him to say was I'm ashamed to say I voted brexit and supported trump. What a load of tosh that call was

[@marina3187]

This conversation is beneficial. Well done Charlie for your truth.

[@NeverQuiteAlex]

524 people have guilty consciences and have just heard a painful truth.

[@JLF201]

I'm just starting to watch these videos of James. This is the most quiet I've seen him so far. He listens when someone has something worth listening to. So many other callers are unwilling to share their sources or experiences. This one was great.

[@anameyouknow4022]

Now in my 30's race has never been an issue growing up for me, I'm white grew up in council estates had friends of all races, I also now have mixed race family, Race should not and in most cases is not an issue anymore it's your ideals, how you behave, what you have to offer society

[@donnagray5670]

White privilege at its best

[@azlstrhl]

Respect for the self assessment and correcting indoctrination where facts and experience showed him the truth.. Salute!

[@marionlarkin1161]

What an eloquent speaker!! What a thoughtful, reflective person!!👏

[@grid462]

Poor lad was a product of his environment. Glad for his sake and everyone's that he grew out of it. I'm the youngest son of a family of Sun readers and let's just say I think I can somewhat empathize. The only member of the house to swing pretty fully left in response and rebellion to clearly faulted messaging seen there. I know my enemy better than most of my peers I daresay, which arms me pretty well for life. People can go one way or the other with these things. It is deeply insidious and powerful and I have to forgive and credit if he is being fully sincere. People who grow should be proud of their development, from any base.

[@alem2988]

The amount of sincerity from both parts here is really heart-warming. Blessings should never be horded up like gold in a treasure trove and selfishly hidden away, it should always be passed on! The caller hits the nail on the head with education, if you have the understanding, pass that onto others. Elevate everyone else's understanding. Just be aware that you can't change a mind that's unwilling to change.

[@TheHonestPeanut]

I can relate to this. Growing up in a very small town in the U.S. it wasn't until college that I had to face the ignorant indoctrination I grew up with and had been holding onto. There's got to be a way out to get out too. There were people who sort of defended me, someone trying to understand and work through their ignorance, and acted as a buffer to those who just wanted to label me as "enemy". There are plenty of bigots who hold their ignorance as a core facet of their identity. I think most just honestly don't know what they're doing and, especially now that the right has weaponized the feeling of being wrong. "Don't believe your eyes and ears and thoughts. Believe what I tell you and anyone telling you otherwise is your enemy".

[@imalwaysright]

it's scary how radicalized Americans be. It's great that you were able to reflect and challenge yourself. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Thanks for sharing.

[@v1mt0]

I know so many people who never got past that age 13-15 ignorance. Now they are too old to change and no one calls them out because it’s frankly pointless. The best action is to embarrass them into changing.

[@brianmattingly3204]

Oh, that was just lovely. My educational backgrounds is in Psychology, and I have informally counseled over the years. If that wasn't just a perfect therapy session, I don't know what is. I wonder if James has psych training. And that man was so self-reflective. Awesome job from both of them.

[@Lamya-c2q]

What an amazing man 😭♥️ His self awareness and commitment to change is beautiful.

[@KJ-sq5ut]

Kudos to this guy...it's never to late to make a change for the better....never...👏👏👏 He made a lot of sense actually, in regards to how it easily happens to these rural white kids.🤔

[@Freethinkingtheist77]

How many people would have hated this guy and insulted him while he still held his prejudices? Perhaps there is a lesson for us here - that we not define people as they are now but see the kinds of people they can become.

[@lionsingh18]

As a indian sikh brit, respect Sir to realise .

[@christinecarr440]

Unfortunately, this entire thing isn't about BLM or racism at all. It's a very organized and controlled coup attempt against our society and government by ANTIFA and the far left. Follow the money and the plan. Just who is paying to deliver pallets of bricks to street corners along protest routes? Who is directing groups of arsonists and rioters to places where the cops aren't? Both Blacks and Whites are now being played against each other.

[@andyforshaw8489]

Spot on i've said the same thing in this post . People should open their eyes to this . It should be called out before it's too late .

[@jameswhiteley6843]

Look at the people who own most media, in the US. They all have something in common.

[@globaleye8]

@@jameswhiteley6843 - Oh I didn't notice - but I'll have smoke salmon with my bagel please 😁

[@uselessgarbagehandler]

conspiracy theory brain rot setting in nicely, I see.

[@sharonramsey715]

Lyrics from a Kris Kristofferson song “ Everybody’s got to have somebody to look down on” these lyrics never held more truth than today.

[@lielouh]

His honest reflection conjured up those rurally brought up people who are now living abroad (aka Expats). They reach a certain age in their second home but have never made a local friend nor learned the local language and yet have the face to be critical of what they proudly call their new home and its culture. I don't understand that combo of racism and sense of entitlement. It's really toxic.

[@KH4L13D]

Couldn’t have said it any better 👏🏼

[@lowkeyconvert8971]

what's the diff. between an expat and an immigrant? serious question. 'cos obviously the latter has a more negative connotation than the former and yet there are wealthy immigrants so the point of difference must not be money...

[@nellyd9280]

I am impressed with the Caller's courage and transparency. Wow

[@jonathanelliott1338]

It has to be pointed out that although african americans / britains / etc can hold office, run companies, racism is still very much alive and well.

[@jahdjnr5232]

I commend the caller for seeing the error of his ways and taking the necessary steps to change his behaviour, more people need to do so in order to make the world a better place.

[@Treatyse]

J listened carefully to this and what I always ask people who hold those views is where is your humanity? Where is the kindness? Where is the empathy? These are not black and white things. He even had parents who were a bit more sympathetic but still you dont acknowledge your choices and responsibility. Too often we use this type of experience as an excuse for their inherent racism. Glad he has educated himself to realise that we are all humans. I have run out of patience.

[@mrshifter9582]

We all breathe the same air. ❤️🙏

[@sinan3845]

I really like this caller

[@JLady4]

Did this man disclose that he was radicalised via British newspapers?

[@ChelseaFCMario]

Great to hear from a genuine caller who saw the errors in his ways - well done mate for speaking up

[@mob1662]

Salute to the gentleman for sharing his story, to be so publicly open and honest is a rarity. ✊🏾💯

[@74artgrrl]

Wow, this was such a hopeful call. I’m American and people like this man exist here as well and it’s always inspiring to hear their change of heart. Their change of outlook within the world. Love this! ❤️

[@paulannable3734]

He needs to give himself a break, 13 to 15? His brain wasn’t fully formed. I cringe when I think about attitudes and actions I expressed and did at that age. Given the opinions of my dad, it’s amazing that I turned out as adjusted as I am.

[@m3d3rz]

Yeah but the problem comes when peoples brains aren’t able to develop from those attitudes, it’s why people learn racism in the homes

[@JamesMc2051]

13 to15 is the most obnoxious age for most people. I saw more casual cruelty, bullying, racism and bigotry at that age than any other (which is almost always insecurity) and a lot of people look the other way in case they become a target. Few kids stand against it all. The lucky ones mature once they are out of that environment. I even saw teachers look the other way at times (thinking of one kid in particular), as unbelievable as that is. I hope that's changed in the last thirty years.

[@Mark28644]

As a paperboy, I wonder if those hate-filled, xenophobic headlines, he read about were from either "The Sun", "Daily Mail" or "The Daily Express"? Wouldn't surprise if they were. So glad he's changed for the better & has positively moved on with his life, though. Well done, to that man!!

[@idontwannaidontwanna7307]

I appreciate his honestly and courage to openly talk about his approach to race, and his impact actions may have had on others. I commend him for his methods of self-introspection and coming through the other side, i.e. opening up his eyes and seeing the world through a different lens..well done caller.

[@arkady714]

"Travel is the cure for bigotry." Mark Twain

[@davidhaines4592]

This is a beautiful story of a heart being turned to the truth. Admitting you are wrong shows true personal development.

[@DouglasGross6022]

I'm not a fan of this James O'Brien guy.

[@bravoalley228]

What about the topic of the video?

[@MrRailjunkie]

@Steve Devilbiss no deluded people listen to Farage

[@trevormann8221]

Douglas Gross , you and a about 40 million others, not to worry mate, you’re on the right side

[@hollyandrews1516]

I love this caller. They gave me hope that people change

[@Helmetron]

Well done mate. Best of luck with the book.

[@Almostth3R]

As an African American I am a new subscriber. I have to commend you and Charlie for being part of the solution.

[@Wendy17719]

Brilliant call.

[@ben31uk]

For some reason i think that caller is probably a labour member

[@pixelbath2131]

Too right all labor are muslamic commynusts!! The only reason people vote for them is.cos leftists shame them!! They will have to pry dominic raabs sundried tomato winky from my cold dead mouth!

[@edders2009]

@@pixelbath2131 er, Communists hate religion. Communists and Islamists fought each other in Afghanistan 1979-89

[@tomowens1571]

Shameless voice actor.

[@adamisonyoutube]

100% Lib Dem

[@Duhgood]

This guy speaks truth only love can destroy hate

[@AJ-kb9hf]

I admire this caller so much. What a gem. What a man to admit to these shortcomings and rectify his ways. He is such a role model.

[@Ashrafkhan-h5u]

In general British people are very generous, kind, fair minded and decent. There are small minority of bigots who thrive on promoting differences for nefarious purposes!!!!

[@syedahoque9695]

So much love and respect for this caller 🙏❤️

[@Aki-OB1]

Love how he breaks it down simply as just meeting & talking to someone of another race or religion