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Why are people in the UK so invested in what’s happening in the Middle East?
Why are people in the UK so invested in what’s happening in the Middle East?

In major city centres, it’s almost guaranteed that you’ll come across a protest, march, or event related to the region.

Genuinely curious here, what drives this level of public engagement with Middle Eastern affairs over domestic issues?

I rarely hear anyone in the middle east talk about the concerns in the UK.
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salamander 11 Jul @ 12:48am 
because humans have empathy for those less fortunate, what is this question?
THE LORD 11 Jul @ 12:50am 
You didn't know? London is now called Londonistan.
They don’t actually care, they are virtue signalling
Last edited by Fat Redditor; 11 Jul @ 12:51am
People in any country concern themselves with wars in other countries and I think "which wars" comes down mostly to the news media. At the moment Ukraine has largely been forgotten by the media.
I don't really understand the protesters though. Who are they actually trying to reach? Most of the British public already think the war should end.
Last edited by Pocahawtness; 11 Jul @ 1:12am
11 Jul @ 1:04am 
they had the same protests in japan
Originally posted by Fat Redditor:
They don’t actually care, they are virtue signalling
This would be the first honest thing a redditor has ever said aside from openly admitting to being a MAP.
Originally posted by Fat Redditor:
They don’t actually care, they are virtue signalling

not always true. i think you overestimate how many folk (like redditors based on your name) care about how others view them online. though such folk do exist (virtue signalers) a lot of peoples on the internet just throw their thoughts into the digital ether without thinking about it much. hoping maybe that if they say something positive that it helps another person struggling in life. we are all tired and sad.
Originally posted by Arvaos:
Why are people in the UK so invested in what’s happening in the Middle East?

In major city centres, it’s almost guaranteed that you’ll come across a protest, march, or event related to the region.

Genuinely curious here, what drives this level of public engagement with Middle Eastern affairs over domestic issues?

I rarely hear anyone in the middle east talk about the concerns in the UK.

Because it affects everything on the planet.
Trade, fuel, people who have migrated either themselves or their parents / grandparents.

It is a major economical issue as well as social and political.

It is doubtful you speak to anybody in the middle east.
Hapless 11 Jul @ 1:30am 
Why are you so invested in the Steam forums? Maybe try actually playing some games or going outside.
Originally posted by Hapless:
Why are you so invested in the Steam forums? Maybe try actually playing some games or going outside.

i answer questions between dbd games and also i hate outside because i am mentally ill
Originally posted by King of Games:
oil

which kind of oil? diddy oil or inky oil?
Ele 11 Jul @ 1:34am 
Originally posted by THE LORD:
You didn't know? London is now called Londonistan.

True. Change my mind.
Originally posted by salamander:
Originally posted by King of Games:
oil

which kind of oil? diddy oil or inky oil?
the kind that runs cars
Arvaos 11 Jul @ 1:36am 
Originally posted by salamander:
because humans have empathy for those less fortunate, what is this question?

Originally posted by St✩rlight:
I dont know arvaos I mean it's your money that pays for the bombs. Unless you don't pay tax okay it's my money.

But what can you change standing outside of a train station in an English seaside coastal town? The Middle East is thousands of miles away.

I can understand a large organised demonstration in central London where the politicians can visibly see the signs but what's the point of protesting in say Penzance? Who's going to see it? A few folks enjoying their holiday.
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