Posted on 05/23/2017 6:27:40 PM PDT by Impala64ssa
Controversial singer says MPs remain remote while public bear the brunt of the threat from extremists
The Manchester-born singer Morrissey has hit out at politicians for their reaction to the bombing in his hometown that has killed 22 people and injured 59 more.
In his statement, the former Smiths frontman claimed that politicians are safe from attacks, while the rest of the country is left vulnerable. The MP Jo Cox was murdered by a rightwing extremist last June.
Morrissey cited government immigration policy among his complaints saying the prime minister would never change her immigration policy in the light of the attacks. It is believed that the bomber named by police, Salman Abedi, was British-born and from Manchester. Live Manchester Arena bombing: soldiers on British streets as threat level raised to critical – live news Police say attacker died after detonating ‘improvised explosive device’ in foyer of concert hall Read more
He also appeared to suggest that a desire to adhere to “political correctness” was behind politicians’ unwillingness to specify that the attack was the work of an Islamist extremist, rather than simply an extremist. The same claim is often made by people on the far-right.
“In modern Britain everyone seems petrified to officially say what we all say in private,” the singer wrote on his Facebook page. “Politicians tell us they are unafraid, but they are never the victims. How easy to be unafraid when one is protected from the line of fire. The people have no such protections.
“Manchester mayor Andy Burnham says the attack is the work of an ‘extremist’. An extreme what? An extreme rabbit?”
Criticising the prime minister, he claimed that “her own life is lived in a bullet-proof bubble, and she evidently does not need to identify any young people today in Manchester morgues”. Advertisement
The musician added: “Also, ‘will not break us’ means that the tragedy will not break her, or her policies on immigration. The young people of Manchester are already broken - thanks all the same, Theresa.”
Morrissey also criticised the London mayor, Sadiq Khan, who he said had failed to condemn the Islamic State group after it claimed responsibility for the attack. A link to the terrorist organisation has not been confirmed by the security services, who are still working to identify whether or not Abedi worked alone or as part of a cell.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Khan said: “London stands united with the great city of Manchester today after this barbaric and sickening attack. This was a cowardly act of terrorism that targeted a concert attended by thousands of children and young people.”
Also in line for criticism from Morrissey was the Queen, who he said had received “absurd praise for her ‘strong words’ against the attack, yet she does not cancel today’s garden party at Buckingham Palace – for which no criticism is allowed in the Britain of free press”.
In Britain people like him are important, more so than here, and saying these things is good.
I didn’t know he had it in him.
Yes, Morrissey! Hopefully the left wing nazis will not do to him as they did to Brigitte Bardot in France.
Maybe they should “hang the DJs”
He was working with Allah.
Why does the article mention the demise of MP Cox?
Ate they suggesting that more leftist pols have to die before the Islamic threat will defeated?
Wow. Memories..
“It is believed that the bomber named by police, Salman Abedi, was British-born and from Manchester”
Of course, “Salman Abedi” is a traditional British name. Britain for Muslims not xenophobes! /s
Morrissey lives in Los Angeles.
“Why does the article mention the demise of MP Cox?”
An attempt at the outset to undermine his message.
It’s actually quite surprising that Morrissey would actually flat out make this statement, though.
You know, when even old Brit queens like Morrissey are getting fed up with this to the point where they make public statements...
In recent times he’s more famous for his concert cancellations than his performances.
The Smiths are legendary and it’s refreshing to hear Morrissey take this stand.
“But last night the plans for a future war, is all I saw on Channel 4”
The moz has always been anti Muslim. He even sings about it on some songs. He believes very strongly in preserving English culture.
Truly, anyone who isn’t using language specific to eliminating the problem is an enemy of the state and a threat to anyone around them.
Has he ever heard of Airey Neave? or Norman Tebbit? or Margaret Thatcher ?
All targets of terrorists. Fatal in the case of Airey Neave.
All public figures.
Quite a few British musicians and older actors have spoken out about the loss of what it means to be British.
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