In the wake of the tragic events in Southport on July 29th, where a stabbing spree claimed the lives of three young girls, the United Kingdom has been thrown into turmoil. The unrest, fueled by a mix of fear and unfounded rumors, has ignited riots across the country. The justice secretary has warned that the repercussions of this civil unrest could persist for “months and years to come.” The riots, sparked by false claims that the suspect was an asylum seeker, have resulted in the arrest of 779 individuals, with 349 already facing charges. The government’s response has been swift and heavy-handed, with courts operating extended hours to process the surge in cases. However, the implications reach far beyond the immediate turmoil. The protesters, many of whom are angry and justifiably concerned, may unwittingly be advancing a government’s agenda to tighten its grip on society. This, in all likelihood, will lead to an expansion of state surveillance and a further erosion of civil liberties.

Not just in the UK, but far beyond.

The head of London’s Metropolitan Police has made it clear that the authorities will be intensifying their scrutiny not just of British citizens but also of American citizens who post content deemed “offensive” online. This unprecedented move to extend the reach of UK law beyond its borders signals a dangerous trend towards the weaponization of language and the criminalization of dissent. The message is clear: You can run, but you can’t hide—even in another country.

The more the protests continue, the more the government will feel justified in implementing stronger surveillance measures and more invasive responses, and the more Britain will resemble Beijing. The UK is not alone in this trend; similar patterns are emerging in Ireland, my country of birth, and the United States, where governments are increasingly using the pretext of public safety to clamp down on free speech and privacy.

The Irish government, as totalitarian as they come, has identified a surge of bigotry, misinformation, and falsehoods on social media platforms as a major threat. The new Prime Minister, Simon Harris, has vowed to hold social media executives personally liable for the content on their platforms. By the end of this year, Harris plans to implement binding regulations with penalties, marking Ireland as a global leader in combating “harmful” online content.

But, of course, this is not just about Ireland or the UK. The Biden administration, widely regarded as one of the most anti-free speech administrations in American history, may very well cooperate with the UK’s efforts to extradite American citizens who post “offensive” content online. The globalist trend towards suppressing dissent and controlling information is becoming increasingly apparent, and the implications for freedom are dire.

Should Kamala Harris become president—an idea that no longer seems as far-fetched as it did a few weeks ago—anticipate a growing number of once-innocuous acts being reclassified as hate speech.

As the UK government ramps up its surveillance and control measures, the ultimate goal becomes abundantly clear. It is not about protecting the public; it’s about consolidating power and neutralizing opposition. The justice secretary’s warning that the repercussions of the riots could last for years suggests that the government is preparing to use this crisis as a justification for long-term, possibly permanent, changes to the legal and social fabric of the nation.

In other words, Big Brother is about to get a whole lot bigger—and, one assumes, badder.

The irony here is as obvious as it is tragic. The very people who are protesting against what they perceive as the erosion of British values and the threats posed by immigration are inadvertently contributing to the acceleration of the state’s control over their lives. The more they riot, the more the government will argue that stronger measures are needed to maintain order, leading to a cycle of repression that could be difficult to break.

Language is a powerful tool, and in the hands of the state, it can be weaponized to stifle dissent and intimidate anyone who dares to speak out. The warnings from the Metropolitan Police and the government’s focus on prosecuting online “offenses” are clear indications that the UK is moving towards a society where free speech is increasingly under threat.

Elon Musk’s assertion that “civil war is inevitable” in Britain may seem hyperbolic, but it reflects a growing sense of unease about the direction in which the country is heading. The government’s response to the riots, with its focus on absolute control, suggests that they are more concerned with suffocating dissent than tackling the root causes of the unrest: rampant unemployment, uncontrolled immigration, rising living costs, and a deepening housing crisis.

As the political class in Britain and beyond continues to tighten their grip on information and speech, the concept of privacy and freedom of expression is rapidly eroding. The UK government’s aggressive stance towards extraditing foreign nationals for online content is just the beginning. The broader story is one of a worldwide trend where there is increasingly nowhere to hide from the reach of the state.

This Story originally came from humanevents.com

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In recent weeks, the political landscape has been rocked by a seismic shift. Vice President Kamala Harris, without a single vote cast in her favor by registered Democrats, has emerged as the new presumptive Democratic nominee. The mainstream media, ever eager to push their latest darling, have anointed her as the party’s savior this election cycle. But before we get swept up in this media-fueled frenzy, let’s pull back the curtain and examine the stark reality of Kamala Harris’s looming California Problem.

Let’s not kid ourselves: Kamala Harris’s meteoric rise isn’t just a quirky anomaly in American politics. It’s a troubling sign of what’s to come if we don’t scrutinize her track record and the disastrous policies she’s championed. Harris has attempted to distance herself from her 2019 GovTrack ranking as the ‘most liberal’ senator—a label she earned by out-lefting even Bernie Sanders. But what does it say about her leadership when she’s deeply connected to California politics, a state that has become a dystopian example of progressive policy gone awry?

We all remember Joe Biden’s promise to be the transition candidate, a bridge between the old and somewhat moderate guard of the Democratic Party and the new radical and progressive wing of the party. So, is it really a surprise to see the ‘most liberal’ senator finally get her shot at the nation’s top job? It’s safe to say this was the plan all along, and that her beloved and ultra-liberal state of California will be the model.

During Harris’s tenure as California Attorney General, the state didn’t just struggle with crime—it was overrun by it. From 2011 to 2016, California saw a staggering 23.7% increase in homicides and a 4.0% rise in violent crime rates. These statistics aren’t mere numbers; they represent real communities ravaged by a breakdown in public safety. Harris’s support for Proposition 47 and Proposition 57, which aimed to reduce incarceration rates, instead led to an alarming spike in criminal activity and a marked deterioration in safety.

The media’s portrayal of Harris as a beacon of hope overlooks a crucial fact: the Biden/Harris administration has already adopted and extended California’s troubled policies on a national scale. Under their leadership, we’ve seen a 7.3% rise in homicides, a 1.5% increase in violent crime, and a 0.9% uptick in property crimes. This isn’t just a statistical anomaly; it’s a reflection of failed policies that have only worsened under their watch.

And let’s not forget the impact of Harris’s California-inspired agenda. The state’s aggressive environmental regulations, such as bans on gas stoves and high-emission appliances, have led to skyrocketing consumer costs and daily life disruptions. Harris’s Senate tenure saw her support for similar radical environmental policies, including the Green New Deal, which would have exacerbated energy costs and economic pressures nationwide.

Harris’s California Problem extends to immigration and housing as well. California’s sanctuary city policies have created a chaotic and often dangerous environment, making it nearly impossible to address illegal immigration and related issues. As Vice President, Harris was appointed as the border czar—a role meant to address the escalating border crisis. However, her tenure in this position has been marked by a continued surge in illegal crossings and a chaotic handling of immigration issues. This failure to curb the crisis underscores a broader pattern of ineffective policy management that mirrors her approach in California.

On housing, California’s rent control measures have exacerbated the housing crisis, reducing rental property availability and driving up costs. Harris’s support for national rent control measures only promises to replicate these failures across the country.

The bottom line is clear: Kamala Harris’s policies are dangerous, and that is proven by simply looking at California. With only 41% of Americans viewing California favorably according to a recent Gallup poll, it’s evident that Harris’s alignment with the state’s failing policies should be a significant concern for her campaign.

For us, we must do everything in our power to win. The specter of California’s failed policies looms large over her candidacy, threatening to bring the same devastating consequences to the rest of the nation. If we’re not careful, Harris’s California Problem could become our national crisis.

Caleb Shumaker is a Republican political strategist and the President of Mammoth Strategy Group, where he helps shape effective strategies for Republican campaigns. You can find Caleb on X at @CalebCShumaker
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Jack Posobiec addressed “blackpillers” on Monday’s episode of Human Events Daily, stating that they need to be pushed “to the curb” and “taken out like the trash.”

The host began by applauding Donald Trump’s decision to return to X after a 3-year hiatus. “The Return of the King,” Posobiec called it. The President was initially barred from the platform, then Twitter, after the Capitol riots on January 6, 2021. His account was reinstated by Elon Musk after he bought the platform in November of 2022. Trump has remained inactive despite this up to this point.

Trump and Musk sat down for an X Spaces interview on Monday evening, something that irked the European Commission which posted a letter to the platform demanding Trump be censored. Posobiec read the letter on his show, emphasizing the fact that it states “you will comply” with the European Digital Services Act.

“And by the way, please try to arrest Elon Musk over this. Please try. Look, we all know the back door censorship is going to come in, the FBI censorship is going to come in later … But folks, keep your eyes on the prize,” urged Posobeic. “We are 85 days away from victory. We are going to win. Post through the ops, post through the psyoping. I don’t want to see any black pilling out there. All right. You got any blackpillers in your life? You got to push them to the curb, take them out like the trash. Take them out and wait for the trash truck to come pick up the blackpillers.”

Watch the full episode below.

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The vast majority of ISIS-related arrests in Europe have involved teens. A new study indicates that two-thirds of those arrests over the past nine months were teenagers, The New York Post reports. The thwarted suicide bomb attack on a Vienna Taylor Swift concert is evidence that terrorists are focusing on children.

There have been 58 arrests relating to ISIS activity in Europe this year: 38 involved teenagers, according to a new King’s College study covered by CNN. The 38 has risen to 41 after three teenagers influenced by ISIS were apprehended before a plot to drive an explosive laden vehicle into one or more of Swift’s shows could be implemented.

ISIS contacts teens, grooms them into radical politics and dares them to prove their loyalty by committing acts of terrorism, according to King’s College professor Peter Neumann — who says teen terrorism has risen sharply since 2022.

The US has been affected too. “There’s no doubt in anybody’s mind that’s the preferred means and mechanisms for recruitment in the west, meaning Europe, but also in the US, Canada, Australia and elsewhere,” director of research at Syracuse University’s Institute for Security Policy and Law, Dr. Corri Zoli, told The Post.

Recruiters reportedly use a range of social media to target teens but focus on youth-orientated TikTok and Telegram, while also using the more traditional X, and Facebook. ISIS usually finds its message resonates better with males than females but the message is always the same: joining ISIS will make them important, Zoli told The Post.

“Everybody loves to recruit young people, especially young men, because there’s developmental issues,” she said.

Talking about planning a terrorist bomb attack would certainly be flagged and removed on TikTok or Facebook, so the recruiters reportedly try a softer approach, talking about Islamic culture or how the war in Gaza is affecting the lives of Palestinians.

Even US lawmakers have become aware of the issue. This month, Congressmen August Plfuger (R-TX) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) introduced a bi-partisan bill calling on the Department of Homeland Security to assess social media for potential terrorist recruitment.

The teens accused of plotting to take out a Taylor Swift concert were believed by Austrian law enforcement to be heavily under the influence of ISIS as a result of online propaganda and wanted to kill “as many people as possible” with their car bomb. The concerts were canceled.

Austrian police arrested the trio on Wednesday and alleged that they found chemicals and materials to make bombs in the house of the 19-year-old gang leader.

Adults are still being recruited for terrorism, as the recent arrest of a radical Islamic preacher demonstrates.This Story originally came from humanevents.com

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Two 12-year-old boys have been convicted in relation to the mass migration protests and riots that have broken out across the UK over the past few weeks after three young school girls were killed in a knife attack in Southport. The boys are the youngest to admit to violent disorder in separate instances amid the riots. Neither can be named due to their age.

The first boy pleaded guilty at Liverpool Youth Court on Monday after he participated in the initial riot in Southport where almost 1,000 people protested outside a mosque, Sky News reports. He is among 30 who have been charged from that incident.

The second boy pleaded guilty to two counts of violent disorder at Manchester City Magistrates Court on Monday for his involvement in two other instances in Manchester. Per BBC, he admitted to throwing a missile at a police van at one of the sites of disorder. In a separate riot, he had kicked a bus and was “seen in footage handing a rock to another youth during the disorder” outside a Holiday Inn hotel housing migrants on July 31. The prosecutor in his case also said he was “filmed by police kicking the front window of a vape shop” on August 3.

The judge presiding over the case stated that although the child said he was “sorry” and “very ashamed,” “He’s more involved in the violence and disorder than any other defendant I’ve seen coming through these courts, adult or child.”

Thus far, 975 people have been arrested and 546 have been charged in relation to the protests across the UK beginning on July 29.

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