“Nearly all children nowadays were horrible. What was worst of all was that by means of such organizations as the Spies they were systematically turned into ungovernable little savages, and yet this produced in them no tendency whatever to rebel against the discipline of the Party. On the contrary, they adored the Party and everything connected with it… All their ferocity was turned outwards, against the enemies of the State, against foreigners, traitors, saboteurs, thought-criminals. It was almost normal for people over thirty to be frightened of their own children.” George Orwell, 1984
Yes. It was advantageous to register the company as a charity so Rosie Kay's status changed at that point. They had to have a board of trustees who have oversight. This was a few years back (I think) and who would or could ever have predicted the situation she is now in?
On a more positive note, Rosie owns the rights to the productions she choreographed so they can't perform those again without her consent. Which, something tells me, is unlikely to be forthcoming. Plus, they'd have to pay to use them.
"In terms of breaching my trust and belief in humanity, this has shaken me to my core". Many of know that feeling so well. People we trusted; people we felt to be fundamentally thoughtful are mired in Group-Think and Cognitive Dissonance and it makes some of them cruel
And of course, for others, it's just an excuse to air the authoritarianism and/or misogyny they've always had, in the guise of being a 'progressive' person. Nasty little shits.
I'm a Gen X'er. When we wanted to rebel against the status quo of the generations before us, we started terrible punk bands or pierced our ears a few more times and rolled our eyes at the embarrassing lameness of our parents. What we didn't do was try to destroy everything around us, including the life's work (and life) of someone who we disagreed with.
And of course it was some jumped up little shit of a they/them who started this.
I was thinking just today of the old adage "what goes around, comes around." Eventually whether through a reversal of this gender bullshit tolerance, or the adoption of some new horror, the awful little wokies will find themselves the targets. And when that happens, I won't have a shred of sympathy for them.
Donated. Abhor mobbing, especially of the witch-hunting variety. I also have experience of this in a very successful non-profit I started, so I know how utterly devastating it is. A while ago, not GI stuff, but similarly baseless and long drawn out disempowering process. This is just a new stick for mediocre people to grab power and destroy things.
Just donated.
Me too.
Sorry to change the topic but I also just submitted my opinions to the government's Conversion Therapy bill and saw this -
"The deadline for responding to this consultation has been extended to Friday 4 February 2022 at 11:45pm."
Yes indeed. Fairplay for Women's efforts, and I'm sure Sex Matters too, have bought some time: https://fairplayforwomen.com/government-forced-to-extend-public-consultation-on-conversion-therapy-after-fair-play-for-women-threatens-legal-action/?fbclid=IwAR1G5wZH42TzmnfcN1dH0-kNf-DGCgQDEiyX2a2u4HhtJ015E17Ypfr5KZ4
Discussed here also on Mumsnet:https://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/womens_rights/4421803-fair-play-for-women-have-got-the-conversion-therapy-consultation-extended
Amazing. She was on about £1000 when I donated this morning and she’s at £12,800 this evening.
Another example of transgender fascism at work.
“Nearly all children nowadays were horrible. What was worst of all was that by means of such organizations as the Spies they were systematically turned into ungovernable little savages, and yet this produced in them no tendency whatever to rebel against the discipline of the Party. On the contrary, they adored the Party and everything connected with it… All their ferocity was turned outwards, against the enemies of the State, against foreigners, traitors, saboteurs, thought-criminals. It was almost normal for people over thirty to be frightened of their own children.” George Orwell, 1984
Crikey, we should just call it a manual.
Chillingly prophetic
Wtf?! She built the company and now has to leave?! 😱
Yes. It was advantageous to register the company as a charity so Rosie Kay's status changed at that point. They had to have a board of trustees who have oversight. This was a few years back (I think) and who would or could ever have predicted the situation she is now in?
This is shocking stuff, THIS should be front page news, but obviously nobody will touch it, makes me so angry!
Janice Turner always leans in. Interview here: www.thetimes.co.uk/article/3935bc4a-5858-11ec-a3f7-65d2d47c7fea?shareToken=b7d8e07dfee7cb3f54df6487999e9a82
Watch this space at the Charity Commission.
On a more positive note, Rosie owns the rights to the productions she choreographed so they can't perform those again without her consent. Which, something tells me, is unlikely to be forthcoming. Plus, they'd have to pay to use them.
"In terms of breaching my trust and belief in humanity, this has shaken me to my core". Many of know that feeling so well. People we trusted; people we felt to be fundamentally thoughtful are mired in Group-Think and Cognitive Dissonance and it makes some of them cruel
And of course, for others, it's just an excuse to air the authoritarianism and/or misogyny they've always had, in the guise of being a 'progressive' person. Nasty little shits.
She's fighting back, that's my takeaway from this. We will not lie down and take this shit.
Done. Can only manage a tenner right now but it comes with heartfelt good wishes.
Every little helps
She had a lot more patience with these nun bernery fuckwits than i would have had - donated.
Pleased to see her crowdfunding rising fast.
Some of the most depressing aspects of this are
- she was attacked by young people that she was mentoring
- they’ve attempted to smear her, or at least create a certain odour, by hinting at sexual harassment.
- the Trustees have effectively closed the company.
It's almost word for word Communist or Anti-Communist purge playbook.
Donated
Donated. Glad to see the amount increasing by the minute!
I'm a Gen X'er. When we wanted to rebel against the status quo of the generations before us, we started terrible punk bands or pierced our ears a few more times and rolled our eyes at the embarrassing lameness of our parents. What we didn't do was try to destroy everything around us, including the life's work (and life) of someone who we disagreed with.
And of course it was some jumped up little shit of a they/them who started this.
I was thinking just today of the old adage "what goes around, comes around." Eventually whether through a reversal of this gender bullshit tolerance, or the adoption of some new horror, the awful little wokies will find themselves the targets. And when that happens, I won't have a shred of sympathy for them.
Karma is a bitch and so am I. ;)
Ditto. Early 80s mod. Going to see bands, riding Lambrettas, records and clothes - it was life affirming. It's all such pathetic bollocks now.
Hi Gen X'er, nice to know we're on the same side. I'm a late baby boomer myself.
Great interview with Janice Turner in the Times here: www.thetimes.co.uk/article/3935bc4a-5858-11ec-a3f7-65d2d47c7fea?shareToken=b7d8e07dfee7cb3f54df6487999e9a82
Consider it done!
Donated. Abhor mobbing, especially of the witch-hunting variety. I also have experience of this in a very successful non-profit I started, so I know how utterly devastating it is. A while ago, not GI stuff, but similarly baseless and long drawn out disempowering process. This is just a new stick for mediocre people to grab power and destroy things.
These are the Trustees:https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/sector-data/top-10-charities/-/charity-details/5079863/trustees