We Are All Far Right!

"Starmer has made the schoolboy mistake of falling for 'Godwin's law'. "

In Starmer's world, if you criticise or raise concerns about rape gangs from specific communities, you are 'far-right.' Of course, Starmer has made the schoolboy mistake of falling for 'Godwin's law';  as a discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches one. In short, if you are losing an argument, evoke Hitler and paint your opponent as a nazi.  

Hillary Clinton made a similar mistake during her election campaign when she called Trump's supporters a 'basket of deplorables'. By making that statement, she alienated many voters who had legitimate concerns. This outburst contributed to losing the election, effectively ending her political career.

I suspect that, in time, Starmer will come to regret his speech yesterday (Monday, 6 Jan 2025). Standing before the NHS staff, he was supposed to speak about reforming the system to allow patients easy access to health services.

The media didn't want to talk about that because the rape gang story broke through after the intervention by Elon Musk, who questioned the role of the PM and another minister in a suggested cover-up. In reply, Starmer portrayed anyone raising the issue as feeding a 'far-right' narrative. 

A savvy political operator would have given the following speech. 

In recent days, the intervention of Elon Musk has reignited the debate around the rape gangs that operated with impunity in the UK for decades. That the culprits were mainly Pakistani men and the victims primarily underprivileged white girls raises a host of issues around race, multiculturalism and the failure of the authorities to act. 

Firstly, I want to acknowledge the genuine concern across the United Kingdom over these rape gangs. I wish to praise the victims who have come forward and shown themselves to be willing to pursue their attackers. I want to acknowledge all the work done by the whistle-blowers, former police officers, social workers, and others who came forward and fought for the victims.

Secondly, I wish to acknowledge and recognise that the system failed the victims. Over several decades, the police, social services, and the courts have prioritised community cohesion and multiculturalism more than applying the foundational principle that "nobody is above the law."

Third, we will not ignore this matter. All cases will be dealt with with the full weight of the law. We will make money, resources, and time available to address this issue. In support of that, we will implement all the Jay Report recommendations. I will make that a priority, and I will report back to you within six months on what we have done. We are committed to ensuring justice is served no matter which community the culprits or victim heralds from.

The media have rightly asked me many questions about Elon Musk and his statements. My response to those questions is as follows: Mr. Musk's intervention has renewed this issue's impetus. He reminded us of our need to address these issues; we should be thankful for that. However, we must resolve the matter within our systems and processes. Lastly, threatening British ministers is unacceptable. That's all I have to say about Mr. Musk. 

Thank You.