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Sometimes satire speaks louder than slogans because it exposes truths that plain speech struggles to make people hear. This discussion cuts to the heart of a deeper question: Who funds politics, and who pays the price? When political parties receive enormous corporate funding but ordinary students must survive on...

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Freedom of expression is a constitutional right. It should not become a right that exists only when it is convenient for those in power. From internet restrictions during political events to arbitrary arrests of journalists and disruptions affecting political communication, the pattern is difficult to ignore. When access to information is restricted and criticism is met with intimidation or prosecution, it is not only individual expression that suffers. Public participation suffers with it. Political rights do not end when a person goes online. For democracy to function, people must be able to speak, question, criticise, organise, and access information without fear. Constitutional rights mean little if exercising them comes at the cost of being silenced.
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Freedom of expression is a constitutional right. It should not become a right that exists only when it is convenient for those in power. From internet restrictions during political events to arbitrary arrests of journalists and disruptions affecting political communication, the pattern is difficult to ignore. When access to information is restricted and criticism is met with intimidation or prosecution, it is not only individual expression that suffers. Public participation suffers with it. Political rights do not end when a person goes online. For democracy to function, people must be able to speak, question, criticise, organise, and access information without fear. Constitutional rights mean little if exercising them comes at the cost of being silenced.

Human Rights Commission of Pakistan

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When students lose faith in the examination system, the issue goes beyond one exam—it becomes a question of public trust. The speaker argues that repeated allegations of paper leaks, delays in accountability, and the government's response have deepened frustration among students and parents. He calls for the Education Minister to engage directly with protesters, explain the government's reform plan, and accept political responsibility if systemic failures are established. In a democracy, accountability is strengthened through transparent investigations, timely reforms, and open dialogue—not by dismissing public concerns. Regardless of political affiliation, students deserve a fair, credible, and secure examination system. Education should unite the nation through opportunity, not divide it through mistrust.
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When students lose faith in the examination system, the issue goes beyond one exam—it becomes a question of public trust. The speaker argues that repeated allegations of paper leaks, delays in accountability, and the government's response have deepened frustration among students and parents. He calls for the Education Minister to engage directly with protesters, explain the government's reform plan, and accept political responsibility if systemic failures are established. In a democracy, accountability is strengthened through transparent investigations, timely reforms, and open dialogue—not by dismissing public concerns. Regardless of political affiliation, students deserve a fair, credible, and secure examination system. Education should unite the nation through opportunity, not divide it through mistrust.

Ashok Dadhwal

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BBC News, "Reform UK has received two record donations, both of £36 million" "Given by two different crypto currency billionaires, Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne" "Last year, if you add up all of the cash donations given to all of the political parties, it comes to about £69m" "These two donations alone come to £72m" This should alarm people regardless of whether they support Reform UK, Labour, the Conservatives or anyone else. The issue is not simply that the donations are large; it is that two ultra-wealthy individuals can give more to one political party than all parties collectively received in cash donations over the previous year. A democracy is meant to rest on political equality: each of us gets one vote. But that principle is weakened when a tiny number of billionaires can supply a party with a campaign machine, advertising reach, staff, polling, data, events and media attention on a scale unavailable to everyone else. They may not literally be buying votes, but they are able to buy an extraordinary amount of political influence. And influence is not only about an explicit quid pro quo. A party that owes much of its financial strength to a couple of donors knows who enabled it. It may become more receptive to their worldview, commercial interests and priorities - consciously or unconsciously - while ordinary supporters, trade unions, local members and voters cannot possibly command comparable access. The fact that these sums are declared does not make the underlying imbalance healthy. Transparency lets us see the problem; it does not solve it. If £72 million from two people can outweigh the combined annual cash donations to every party, the question is whether Britain still has a system in which political power is primarily earned through public support, or one in which vast private wealth can purchase a far louder voice than the public.
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BBC News, "Reform UK has received two record donations, both of £36 million" "Given by two different crypto currency billionaires, Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne" "Last year, if you add up all of the cash donations given to all of the political parties, it comes to about £69m" "These two donations alone come to £72m" This should alarm people regardless of whether they support Reform UK, Labour, the Conservatives or anyone else. The issue is not simply that the donations are large; it is that two ultra-wealthy individuals can give more to one political party than all parties collectively received in cash donations over the previous year. A democracy is meant to rest on political equality: each of us gets one vote. But that principle is weakened when a tiny number of billionaires can supply a party with a campaign machine, advertising reach, staff, polling, data, events and media attention on a scale unavailable to everyone else. They may not literally be buying votes, but they are able to buy an extraordinary amount of political influence. And influence is not only about an explicit quid pro quo. A party that owes much of its financial strength to a couple of donors knows who enabled it. It may become more receptive to their worldview, commercial interests and priorities - consciously or unconsciously - while ordinary supporters, trade unions, local members and voters cannot possibly command comparable access. The fact that these sums are declared does not make the underlying imbalance healthy. Transparency lets us see the problem; it does not solve it. If £72 million from two people can outweigh the combined annual cash donations to every party, the question is whether Britain still has a system in which political power is primarily earned through public support, or one in which vast private wealth can purchase a far louder voice than the public.

Farrukh

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WHEN CITIZENS QUESTION THE ELECTORAL SYSTEM, ACCOUNTABILITY MUST ANSWER The question raised by advocate Mahmood Pracha in this video goes to the heart of democratic accountability: Who is accountable when citizens believe their right to vote is being compromised? Pracha calls for sustained public mobilisation over the Election Commission, SIR, voter-list changes and the electoral process. He argues that citizens must defend constitutional rights through lawful democratic protest and demands answers from those responsible for administering elections. Some of his statements in the video are political allegations or demands and should be understood as such—not as established judicial findings. But there is a documented issue that deserves scrutiny. The Indian Express reported that Election Commissioners Vivek Joshi and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu objected to changes made to Form 6, describing the change as “illegal” and “unauthorised.” The disputed change required new voters to answer questions connected with earlier SIR electoral rolls. That makes transparency more than a political slogan. It means citizens deserve clear answers: Who authorised the change? Why was it introduced? Why were objections raised internally? What safeguards exist to ensure that eligible citizens are not excluded? Pracha has also announced a 10 October Jantar Mantar mobilisation around EVMs and SIR. Independent reporting confirms that such a protest has been announced, although its exact scale and arrangements remain subject to permissions and developments. A democracy does not become stronger by silencing questions. It becomes stronger when institutions can answer difficult questions with documents, procedures and evidence. Protect the vote. Demand transparency. Question power—peacefully, lawfully and persistently. Video: Mahmood Pracha Video source/creator: Khabar Clips Source: FAIR USE DISCLAIMER: This content is shared for purposes of criticism, comment, education, research, and public discussion. All rights to the original video belong to their respective copyright holders. #DimaagiNaxal #Resistance #UnitedResistance
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WHEN CITIZENS QUESTION THE ELECTORAL SYSTEM, ACCOUNTABILITY MUST ANSWER The question raised by advocate Mahmood Pracha in this video goes to the heart of democratic accountability: Who is accountable when citizens believe their right to vote is being compromised? Pracha calls for sustained public mobilisation over the Election Commission, SIR, voter-list changes and the electoral process. He argues that citizens must defend constitutional rights through lawful democratic protest and demands answers from those responsible for administering elections. Some of his statements in the video are political allegations or demands and should be understood as such—not as established judicial findings. But there is a documented issue that deserves scrutiny. The Indian Express reported that Election Commissioners Vivek Joshi and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu objected to changes made to Form 6, describing the change as “illegal” and “unauthorised.” The disputed change required new voters to answer questions connected with earlier SIR electoral rolls. That makes transparency more than a political slogan. It means citizens deserve clear answers: Who authorised the change? Why was it introduced? Why were objections raised internally? What safeguards exist to ensure that eligible citizens are not excluded? Pracha has also announced a 10 October Jantar Mantar mobilisation around EVMs and SIR. Independent reporting confirms that such a protest has been announced, although its exact scale and arrangements remain subject to permissions and developments. A democracy does not become stronger by silencing questions. It becomes stronger when institutions can answer difficult questions with documents, procedures and evidence. Protect the vote. Demand transparency. Question power—peacefully, lawfully and persistently. Video: Mahmood Pracha Video source/creator: Khabar Clips Source: FAIR USE DISCLAIMER: This content is shared for purposes of criticism, comment, education, research, and public discussion. All rights to the original video belong to their respective copyright holders. #DimaagiNaxal #Resistance #UnitedResistance

Ashok Dadhwal

52,615 次观看 • 3 天前

The Obidient Movement remains an organic movement driven by the self-sacrifice, commitment, and collective determination of Nigerians who believe that a New Nigeria is Possible. We align strongly with the ideas and principles of His Excellency, Mr. Peter Obi, who has consistently demonstrated a different approach to politics by challenging the dominance of a money-driven political system. While resources are important in politics, the excessive influence of money has caused significant harm to Nigeria's democratic development and the well-being of its people. As believers in democratic values, we are concerned about the deregistration of political parties such as ADC, AA, ZLP and APP. A vibrant democracy thrives on inclusiveness, political participation, and the availability of diverse platforms through which citizens can freely express their aspirations and choices. The future of Nigeria's democracy must be built on fairness, inclusion, credible institutions, and the active participation of citizens. The Obidient Movement will continue to advocate for good governance, accountability, and a democratic culture that empowers the people rather than wealth and political influence. — Dr. Yunusa Tanko National Coordinator, Obidient Movement
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The Obidient Movement remains an organic movement driven by the self-sacrifice, commitment, and collective determination of Nigerians who believe that a New Nigeria is Possible. We align strongly with the ideas and principles of His Excellency, Mr. Peter Obi, who has consistently demonstrated a different approach to politics by challenging the dominance of a money-driven political system. While resources are important in politics, the excessive influence of money has caused significant harm to Nigeria's democratic development and the well-being of its people. As believers in democratic values, we are concerned about the deregistration of political parties such as ADC, AA, ZLP and APP. A vibrant democracy thrives on inclusiveness, political participation, and the availability of diverse platforms through which citizens can freely express their aspirations and choices. The future of Nigeria's democracy must be built on fairness, inclusion, credible institutions, and the active participation of citizens. The Obidient Movement will continue to advocate for good governance, accountability, and a democratic culture that empowers the people rather than wealth and political influence. — Dr. Yunusa Tanko National Coordinator, Obidient Movement

Dr Yunusa Tanko

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The Presidency appears to be upset because the presidential candidate of the NDC, Peter Obi, called for the resignation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. It is important to understand that many of the criticisms being made today are not new to Nigerian politics. Similar criticisms and demands were made by opposition figures, including Bola Tinubu himself, during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan. It is also important for Nigerians to remember that the current President was one of the leading figures of the opposition movement that challenged the government of the day and ultimately contributed to a historic political transition. That is why we must continue to speak up, peacefully and lawfully, in pursuit of a better Nigeria. We should not allow those who exercised their right to criticize previous governments to deny others that same right today. A healthy democracy thrives on accountability, constructive criticism, and the freedom of citizens to express their views without fear. The journey toward a better Nigeria must continue.
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The Presidency appears to be upset because the presidential candidate of the NDC, Peter Obi, called for the resignation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. It is important to understand that many of the criticisms being made today are not new to Nigerian politics. Similar criticisms and demands were made by opposition figures, including Bola Tinubu himself, during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan. It is also important for Nigerians to remember that the current President was one of the leading figures of the opposition movement that challenged the government of the day and ultimately contributed to a historic political transition. That is why we must continue to speak up, peacefully and lawfully, in pursuit of a better Nigeria. We should not allow those who exercised their right to criticize previous governments to deny others that same right today. A healthy democracy thrives on accountability, constructive criticism, and the freedom of citizens to express their views without fear. The journey toward a better Nigeria must continue.

JusticeCrack

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When a citizen is forced to repeatedly prove that they are a citizen, democracy itself begins to stand trial. Former Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa raises a constitutional question that deserves every Indian's attention. If Aadhaar is not conclusive proof of citizenship, PAN is not, Voter ID is not, and the Ministry of External Affairs says even a passport is only a travel document and not conclusive proof of citizenship, then what certainty does an ordinary citizen have? In a democracy, the citizen is sovereign and the State exists to serve the citizen—not to keep every citizen under perpetual suspicion. Burdening millions of law-abiding people with repeatedly proving their identity and citizenship undermines trust in democratic institutions and risks excluding genuine citizens from exercising their constitutional rights. Lavasa argues that determining citizenship is not the Election Commission's role and cautions against shifting this burden onto citizens. A constitutional democracy is strengthened by inclusion, transparency and due process, not by creating uncertainty over the status of those who have lived, voted, paid taxes and contributed to the nation for decades. Video Link:
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When a citizen is forced to repeatedly prove that they are a citizen, democracy itself begins to stand trial. Former Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa raises a constitutional question that deserves every Indian's attention. If Aadhaar is not conclusive proof of citizenship, PAN is not, Voter ID is not, and the Ministry of External Affairs says even a passport is only a travel document and not conclusive proof of citizenship, then what certainty does an ordinary citizen have? In a democracy, the citizen is sovereign and the State exists to serve the citizen—not to keep every citizen under perpetual suspicion. Burdening millions of law-abiding people with repeatedly proving their identity and citizenship undermines trust in democratic institutions and risks excluding genuine citizens from exercising their constitutional rights. Lavasa argues that determining citizenship is not the Election Commission's role and cautions against shifting this burden onto citizens. A constitutional democracy is strengthened by inclusion, transparency and due process, not by creating uncertainty over the status of those who have lived, voted, paid taxes and contributed to the nation for decades. Video Link:

Ashok Dadhwal

11,470 次观看 • 3 个月前

Some leaders talk about the masses only when election is near. Others make the masses part of their journey long before the cameras arrive. That is the difference Shugaba Bello El-Rufai represents. Bello’s politics is not built on empty noise. It is built on resilience, accessibility, mentorship, and genuine concern for ordinary people. In a country where many politicians remember the poor only during campaigns, Bello has shown a different kind of leadership: the kind that lifts people, opens doors, builds confidence, and gives the children of the poor a reason to believe they also belong in the room. Leadership is not only about holding office. Leadership is about impact. It is about how many people can say their lives became better because you showed up. It is about whether young people around you become stronger, wiser, more confident, and more prepared for the future. This is where Bello stands out. He has not only positioned himself as a political figure; he has become a guide, a mentor, and a bridge for many people who would have otherwise been ignored by the system. He understands that politics should not be a private ladder for the privileged. It should be a platform for human development. When the children of ordinary people begin to stand tall, speak with confidence, compete with the privileged, and feel a sense of dignity, that is not ordinary politics. That is social transformation. Nigeria needs leaders who can see potential in people before society sees it. Leaders who can identify talent among the poor and give it structure. Leaders who do not measure people by their background, but by their capacity to grow. Shugaba Bello El-Rufai represents that rare political energy: firm, passionate, people-focused, and deeply invested in raising others. A true leader does not only rise. A true leader raises people with him. And that is why Bello’s story continues to inspire loyalty, confidence, and respect.
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Some leaders talk about the masses only when election is near. Others make the masses part of their journey long before the cameras arrive. That is the difference Shugaba Bello El-Rufai represents. Bello’s politics is not built on empty noise. It is built on resilience, accessibility, mentorship, and genuine concern for ordinary people. In a country where many politicians remember the poor only during campaigns, Bello has shown a different kind of leadership: the kind that lifts people, opens doors, builds confidence, and gives the children of the poor a reason to believe they also belong in the room. Leadership is not only about holding office. Leadership is about impact. It is about how many people can say their lives became better because you showed up. It is about whether young people around you become stronger, wiser, more confident, and more prepared for the future. This is where Bello stands out. He has not only positioned himself as a political figure; he has become a guide, a mentor, and a bridge for many people who would have otherwise been ignored by the system. He understands that politics should not be a private ladder for the privileged. It should be a platform for human development. When the children of ordinary people begin to stand tall, speak with confidence, compete with the privileged, and feel a sense of dignity, that is not ordinary politics. That is social transformation. Nigeria needs leaders who can see potential in people before society sees it. Leaders who can identify talent among the poor and give it structure. Leaders who do not measure people by their background, but by their capacity to grow. Shugaba Bello El-Rufai represents that rare political energy: firm, passionate, people-focused, and deeply invested in raising others. A true leader does not only rise. A true leader raises people with him. And that is why Bello’s story continues to inspire loyalty, confidence, and respect.

ADC Vanguard

16,121 次观看 • 4 个月前

We strongly condemn the reported attempt to stop El-Rufai’s wife from giving him food while he remains in custody. No matter the politics, no matter the allegation, no matter who is involved, this kind of treatment is unacceptable in any democracy that claims to respect human dignity. Anti-corruption agencies are not punishment centres. ICPC is not a torture chamber. Detention is not a licence to humiliate suspects, punish families, or turn investigation into psychological intimidation. Even when a man is under investigation, he remains a human being. He remains a citizen. He remains entitled to dignity, welfare, access to lawyers, and fair treatment. Let it be clear: nobody is asking that El-Rufai should be above the law. If there is evidence against him, charge him properly. If there is a case, prosecute him openly. If there are questions to answer, let him answer them before a competent court. But denying or restricting basic access to family support, especially food, creates the impression that this is no longer just investigation. It begins to look like vengeance. This is how institutions lose public trust. When agencies behave with emotion instead of procedure, Nigerians stop seeing justice and start seeing political persecution. The rule of law is not tested by how government treats its friends. It is tested by how government treats its critics, opponents, and those it disagrees with. Today, the target is El-Rufai. Tomorrow, it can be any Nigerian whose politics offends those in power. That is why this must be condemned now, loudly and clearly. ICPC must explain what is happening. The government must respect due process. Charge him, release him, or treat him strictly within the limits of the law. A government that uses custody to break people is not fighting corruption. It is abusing power.
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We strongly condemn the reported attempt to stop El-Rufai’s wife from giving him food while he remains in custody. No matter the politics, no matter the allegation, no matter who is involved, this kind of treatment is unacceptable in any democracy that claims to respect human dignity. Anti-corruption agencies are not punishment centres. ICPC is not a torture chamber. Detention is not a licence to humiliate suspects, punish families, or turn investigation into psychological intimidation. Even when a man is under investigation, he remains a human being. He remains a citizen. He remains entitled to dignity, welfare, access to lawyers, and fair treatment. Let it be clear: nobody is asking that El-Rufai should be above the law. If there is evidence against him, charge him properly. If there is a case, prosecute him openly. If there are questions to answer, let him answer them before a competent court. But denying or restricting basic access to family support, especially food, creates the impression that this is no longer just investigation. It begins to look like vengeance. This is how institutions lose public trust. When agencies behave with emotion instead of procedure, Nigerians stop seeing justice and start seeing political persecution. The rule of law is not tested by how government treats its friends. It is tested by how government treats its critics, opponents, and those it disagrees with. Today, the target is El-Rufai. Tomorrow, it can be any Nigerian whose politics offends those in power. That is why this must be condemned now, loudly and clearly. ICPC must explain what is happening. The government must respect due process. Charge him, release him, or treat him strictly within the limits of the law. A government that uses custody to break people is not fighting corruption. It is abusing power.

ADC Vanguard

12,480 次观看 • 4 个月前

This is my personal opinion. For me, this has never been about BJP, Congress, or any political party. If any party were in power today, I would be asking the same questions. I don’t support anyone blindly. I support what’s right, and I question what’s wrong. The lives of ordinary people, our youth, and the reality on the ground matter far more to me than political narratives. If a government does good work, I’ll appreciate it. If it fails its people, I’ll speak up. It doesn’t matter which party it is. What hurts the most is watching innocent people suffer because of someone else’s mistakes, while those in positions of power continue without accountability or even a simple apology. Listening to citizens should be the first duty of those in power—not the last resort. It genuinely breaks my heart to see young people and ordinary citizens facing violence while thousands are out on the streets, asking to be heard. Peaceful voices deserve to be heard. Accountability should never depend on which party is in power. Don’t support any party blindly. Support the truth. Support justice. And make sure that whoever is responsible is held accountable under the law. Because this isn’t about politics. It’s about humanity. #jantarmantardehli #india 🚀
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This is my personal opinion. For me, this has never been about BJP, Congress, or any political party. If any party were in power today, I would be asking the same questions. I don’t support anyone blindly. I support what’s right, and I question what’s wrong. The lives of ordinary people, our youth, and the reality on the ground matter far more to me than political narratives. If a government does good work, I’ll appreciate it. If it fails its people, I’ll speak up. It doesn’t matter which party it is. What hurts the most is watching innocent people suffer because of someone else’s mistakes, while those in positions of power continue without accountability or even a simple apology. Listening to citizens should be the first duty of those in power—not the last resort. It genuinely breaks my heart to see young people and ordinary citizens facing violence while thousands are out on the streets, asking to be heard. Peaceful voices deserve to be heard. Accountability should never depend on which party is in power. Don’t support any party blindly. Support the truth. Support justice. And make sure that whoever is responsible is held accountable under the law. Because this isn’t about politics. It’s about humanity. #jantarmantardehli #india 🚀

Karan Singh Arora

14,905 次观看 • 2 个月前

#ChivayoDonationsMotivationAndContext #PartisanPoliticsAndMoneyLaundering Those who have been receiving cash-awash local Harare tenderpreneur Wicknell Chivayo’s money and car donations - prominent people, musicians, community leaders, church members, footballers, and influencers, among others - should not say that they did not know the context, background and motivation of the given loot - whatever they got is part of Zanu PF's looting largesse in the hands of someone who makes his filthy lucre from tenders and contracts amid corruption. The basic underlying motive in Chivayo’s donations is about weaponising poverty and greed for political purposes - that is exploiting people's economic vulnerabilities or penury for political ends. Chivayo’s donations are not about helping out those who receive his handouts, but about publicity, ego-tripping and compensation with a political agenda. Genuine donations to people as philanthropy and an entirely altruistic act should truly serve the interests of the people and the attendant cause of those targeted rather than the donor's personal and selfish interests, particularly pleasing politicians, while also laundering dirty money in the process.
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#ChivayoDonationsMotivationAndContext #PartisanPoliticsAndMoneyLaundering Those who have been receiving cash-awash local Harare tenderpreneur Wicknell Chivayo’s money and car donations - prominent people, musicians, community leaders, church members, footballers, and influencers, among others - should not say that they did not know the context, background and motivation of the given loot - whatever they got is part of Zanu PF's looting largesse in the hands of someone who makes his filthy lucre from tenders and contracts amid corruption. The basic underlying motive in Chivayo’s donations is about weaponising poverty and greed for political purposes - that is exploiting people's economic vulnerabilities or penury for political ends. Chivayo’s donations are not about helping out those who receive his handouts, but about publicity, ego-tripping and compensation with a political agenda. Genuine donations to people as philanthropy and an entirely altruistic act should truly serve the interests of the people and the attendant cause of those targeted rather than the donor's personal and selfish interests, particularly pleasing politicians, while also laundering dirty money in the process.

TheNewsHawks

44,999 次观看 • 1 年前

In the topical immigration debates taking place in South Africa, many ignorant people have been manipulated by politicians and individuals with political ambitions who are exploiting that ignorance for their own agendas. But not everyone is ignorant to the real issues at the heart of the crisis. Some voices within South African society, including from the white community, are now speaking openly and calling things for what they are. The reality is that immigration in South Africa is not simply about foreigners. It is also about failed governance across the region, corruption, unemployment, economic collapse, weak border management, and political leaders who refuse to confront the root causes driving migration. Increasingly, some South Africans are beginning to recognise that blaming migrants alone will not solve the deeper structural problems affecting the country. But who cares about facts and accurate narratives when all that is needed are emotions to drive people into doing things they have been wrongly told will mitigate their suffering and the abject poverty in which they live? The tragedy of populist politics is that it feeds on desperation, not truth. People who are struggling economically become easy targets for manipulation, especially when they are constantly told that vulnerable groups, rather than failed leadership and corruption, are responsible for their hardships. Who cares about all the corruption coming out of the Madlanga Commission? Who cares that hospitals are being looted while billions that should have been used for healthcare, schools, roads, housing, and service delivery are instead being squandered on Ferraris and lavish lifestyles for politically connected elites? Nobody cares about those facts. The public is deliberately distracted from the real criminals destroying society. Instead of confronting corruption, state capture, and political failure exposed before the Madlanga Commission, people are encouraged to direct their anger at the easiest and most vulnerable targets, foreign nationals who are themselves trying to survive poverty and economic hardship. That is how populist politics works. It protects the powerful while turning the poor against one another manipulating their ignorance.
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In the topical immigration debates taking place in South Africa, many ignorant people have been manipulated by politicians and individuals with political ambitions who are exploiting that ignorance for their own agendas. But not everyone is ignorant to the real issues at the heart of the crisis. Some voices within South African society, including from the white community, are now speaking openly and calling things for what they are. The reality is that immigration in South Africa is not simply about foreigners. It is also about failed governance across the region, corruption, unemployment, economic collapse, weak border management, and political leaders who refuse to confront the root causes driving migration. Increasingly, some South Africans are beginning to recognise that blaming migrants alone will not solve the deeper structural problems affecting the country. But who cares about facts and accurate narratives when all that is needed are emotions to drive people into doing things they have been wrongly told will mitigate their suffering and the abject poverty in which they live? The tragedy of populist politics is that it feeds on desperation, not truth. People who are struggling economically become easy targets for manipulation, especially when they are constantly told that vulnerable groups, rather than failed leadership and corruption, are responsible for their hardships. Who cares about all the corruption coming out of the Madlanga Commission? Who cares that hospitals are being looted while billions that should have been used for healthcare, schools, roads, housing, and service delivery are instead being squandered on Ferraris and lavish lifestyles for politically connected elites? Nobody cares about those facts. The public is deliberately distracted from the real criminals destroying society. Instead of confronting corruption, state capture, and political failure exposed before the Madlanga Commission, people are encouraged to direct their anger at the easiest and most vulnerable targets, foreign nationals who are themselves trying to survive poverty and economic hardship. That is how populist politics works. It protects the powerful while turning the poor against one another manipulating their ignorance.

Hopewell Chin’ono

28,220 次观看 • 4 个月前

There is a place in our Nation's Capitol where silence does the speaking, where a single post is kept without pause, in heat, in cold, in storm, by sentinels who march not for applause, but for honor. Beneath that sacred stone rests not one man, nor one battle, but every warrior whose life was given in defense of liberty, yet whose name history could not record. No rank. No medals. Only a Nation's eternal promise, "you will not be forgotten." On this Veterans Day Weekend, that promise extends to all who have ever worn the uniform, those known and unknown, those who returned home and those who rest forever on distant soil, those whose names we read aloud and those carried only in the hearts of their families. It reminds us that the worth of a Soldier is not measured by the praise he receives, but by the sacrifice he renders. For liberty is not secured by proclamations or public display, but by those steadfast souls who laid down their own tomorrows, that their fellow citizens might yet inherit the blessings of a free and sovereign people. As citizens of the Republic they died to defend, our duty is clear to ensure that the Nation they served remains one worthy of defending. God bless our Veterans and the families who stood beside them. Arlington National Cemetery
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There is a place in our Nation's Capitol where silence does the speaking, where a single post is kept without pause, in heat, in cold, in storm, by sentinels who march not for applause, but for honor. Beneath that sacred stone rests not one man, nor one battle, but every warrior whose life was given in defense of liberty, yet whose name history could not record. No rank. No medals. Only a Nation's eternal promise, "you will not be forgotten." On this Veterans Day Weekend, that promise extends to all who have ever worn the uniform, those known and unknown, those who returned home and those who rest forever on distant soil, those whose names we read aloud and those carried only in the hearts of their families. It reminds us that the worth of a Soldier is not measured by the praise he receives, but by the sacrifice he renders. For liberty is not secured by proclamations or public display, but by those steadfast souls who laid down their own tomorrows, that their fellow citizens might yet inherit the blessings of a free and sovereign people. As citizens of the Republic they died to defend, our duty is clear to ensure that the Nation they served remains one worthy of defending. God bless our Veterans and the families who stood beside them. Arlington National Cemetery

General Mike Flynn

167,644 次观看 • 11 个月前

The violent attack by TDP leaders and Balakrishna’s followers on the YSRCP office in Hindupur is a direct assault on democracy itself. We strongly condemn this barbaric act. When political parties start destroying offices, smashing furniture, breaking glass panes, and physically attacking workers, it shows a dangerous collapse of democratic norms. The absolute inaction of the police makes this even more alarming. Their silence is not negligence. It is a warning that Andhra Pradesh’s law and order machinery is being openly misused for Chandrababu Naidu’s political agenda. TDP’s brutality in Hindupur clearly shows how Naidu’s leadership emboldens mobs, encourages violence, and tries to crush political opposition through fear. A government that cannot protect the basic democratic rights of its opponents has no moral right to speak about governance. We strongly condemn this attack. It is not just on YSRCP but on every citizen who believes in democracy and political freedom.
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The violent attack by TDP leaders and Balakrishna’s followers on the YSRCP office in Hindupur is a direct assault on democracy itself. We strongly condemn this barbaric act. When political parties start destroying offices, smashing furniture, breaking glass panes, and physically attacking workers, it shows a dangerous collapse of democratic norms. The absolute inaction of the police makes this even more alarming. Their silence is not negligence. It is a warning that Andhra Pradesh’s law and order machinery is being openly misused for Chandrababu Naidu’s political agenda. TDP’s brutality in Hindupur clearly shows how Naidu’s leadership emboldens mobs, encourages violence, and tries to crush political opposition through fear. A government that cannot protect the basic democratic rights of its opponents has no moral right to speak about governance. We strongly condemn this attack. It is not just on YSRCP but on every citizen who believes in democracy and political freedom.

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy

117,437 次观看 • 10 个月前

Artists. Academics. Filmmakers. People of all walks of life are paying a price for speaking about Palestine. And Palestinians, who have endured this genocide while speaking its truth to the world, have been doubted, dismissed, and demonized for doing so for far too long. The real scandal behind the trending topic at hand is that ‘Instead of going after those responsible, we go after those who expose it’. ‘Saying no to genocide should not require courage. It should be basic humanity.’ This is not the time for silence.
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Artists. Academics. Filmmakers. People of all walks of life are paying a price for speaking about Palestine. And Palestinians, who have endured this genocide while speaking its truth to the world, have been doubted, dismissed, and demonized for doing so for far too long. The real scandal behind the trending topic at hand is that ‘Instead of going after those responsible, we go after those who expose it’. ‘Saying no to genocide should not require courage. It should be basic humanity.’ This is not the time for silence.

Munther Isaac منذر اسحق

25,792 次观看 • 19 天前

What is truly ironic is the selective outrage. You will mobilize instantly for people who entered the country illegally, yet you are nowhere to be found when Americans are killed by drunk drivers, when overdoses pile up at the drug bus, when families are shattered by preventable violence. That silence is not compassion…it is abandonment. This is not charity. It is a choice of priorities. Finite resources are being diverted away from citizens who paid into the system and toward non citizens who did not. Housing, healthcare, legal protections, education slots, and public funds are reallocated while Americans are told to wait, cope, or accept decline. That is not moral superiority. It is policy failure. The deeper irony is strategic blindness. When you defend this system, you are not defending humanity…you are defending displacement. Labor markets are undercut. Wages are suppressed. Political power is diluted. Community cohesion erodes. You are protecting a process that replaces you economically and politically while offering you nothing in return. If compassion were real, it would start at home. If justice were real, it would be applied to citizens first. And if honesty were present, we would admit this is not about helping the vulnerable…it is about reshaping the country at the expense of the people who built it. SHARE! REPOST! #SilentMajoritySpeaks #AStoneGroove
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What is truly ironic is the selective outrage. You will mobilize instantly for people who entered the country illegally, yet you are nowhere to be found when Americans are killed by drunk drivers, when overdoses pile up at the drug bus, when families are shattered by preventable violence. That silence is not compassion…it is abandonment. This is not charity. It is a choice of priorities. Finite resources are being diverted away from citizens who paid into the system and toward non citizens who did not. Housing, healthcare, legal protections, education slots, and public funds are reallocated while Americans are told to wait, cope, or accept decline. That is not moral superiority. It is policy failure. The deeper irony is strategic blindness. When you defend this system, you are not defending humanity…you are defending displacement. Labor markets are undercut. Wages are suppressed. Political power is diluted. Community cohesion erodes. You are protecting a process that replaces you economically and politically while offering you nothing in return. If compassion were real, it would start at home. If justice were real, it would be applied to citizens first. And if honesty were present, we would admit this is not about helping the vulnerable…it is about reshaping the country at the expense of the people who built it. SHARE! REPOST! #SilentMajoritySpeaks #AStoneGroove

A Gene Robinson

26,236 次观看 • 8 个月前