There are plenty of news stories that are still unfolding right now but need another few days for the figurative and literal smoke to clear. I will definitely be covering them in the days ahead. For today plenty of readers have been asking about my view of the continuing U.K. grooming gangs scandal.
I covered that story here at Balladeer’s Blog extensively beginning in 2014 and it is tragic and heartbreaking that the atrocities STILL go on. My opinions years ago sadly fit just as well here in 2025.
ROTHERHAM REPORT OPINION (September 2nd, 2014) – “Females as young as ELEVEN were being systematically raped and groomed for further abuse by Pakistani Muslims in the U.K for years. Over FOURTEEN HUNDRED VICTIMS (Note: that was the 2014 estimate) have been referred to in just the Rotherham Report with countless other areas of the U.K. weighing in with similar accounts.”
“Another common thread uniting the cases is the cowardly way in which LAW ENFORCEMENT AND GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS IGNORED AND/OR COVERED UP THE INCIDENTS OUT OF FEAR OF BEING LABELED “ISLAMOPHOBIC”.
“I DIDN’T WANT TO BE ACCUSED OF BEING ISLAMOPHOBIC” IS THE NEW “I WAS ONLY FOLLOWING ORDERS.” (September 22nd, 2014) – “The atrocities were enabled by U.K. bureaucrats, many of whom willfully ignored the complaints of the rape victims because the assailants were Muslim. Some of the bureaucrats have tried to excuse their actions (or rather their inaction) by plaintively whining that they ‘didn’t want to be accused of Islamophobia.’
“Incredible state the western world is in. It’s easier to turn a blind eye to multiple rapes of girls as young as 11 than it is to speak out on the issue and be dubbed ‘Islamophobic’. Some of the testimony from the few brave souls who DID speak out detailed how punishment came swift and sure”.
“That being said, ‘I didn’t want to be accused of Islamophobia’ truly has become the 21st Century equivalent of ‘I was only following orders’. Both lines are used to excuse one’s gutless and/or unreasoning compliance with a system in which atrocities become permissible. Even routine. And both lines basically translate as ‘I didn’t want to get in trouble by speaking out against the horrors I saw unfolding.”
RAPE GANGS UPSET THE U.K. GOVERNMENT LESS THAN TOMMY ROBINSON COVERING THE TRIAL (May 30, 2018) – “People like to make noises about ‘being willing to die’ for what they believe in but fewer and fewer people are willing to simply be called unkind names – like Islamophobe for example – to bring attention to horrors like this. No matter what the religion of the accused, atrocities like this need to be discussed.” Plus Mark Steyn had a detailed look at the coverup HERE.
In 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2019 I also made blog posts about “The Rotherham Report: One Year Later” then “Two Years Later” etc. I repeat, it is tragic and heartbreaking that the atrocities continue.
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Logged, thank you sir!
How horrible. Those poor girls! 😧
Exactly!
Horrible. “Acting under orders” and “I didnt want to be labelled Islamophobic” will not cut it. These spineless people must be punished as well”
I agree!
Thanks. I too have reported this and received heat as well
They expend more energy to try covering it up than addressing the problem.
F**** disgusting evil.
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Thank you for sharing this.
And, thank you to Mr. Robinson and others like him.
I agree and I’m glad to share these reminders of how long it’s been an issue. I still can’t believe they just threw Tommy back in jail recently, too. Back in 2014 and surrounding years my blog was frequently under attack, too, just for covering items like this.
Sorry to say but the UK has fallen. Lived there in the 80’s and loved it. But I don’t even recognize it anymore.
I understand completely. Starmer and his ilk are appalling!
I fear for the future of this country.
I don’t blame you!
Most people know nothing about this and when they hear, they don’t believe it.
Exactly! Anything they don’t want to accept they dismiss as “right-wing.”
Terrible. And equally terrible are the people trying to diminish the tragedy or explain it away.
I definitely agree!
How far we have fallen in the west in our morals
You know it!
Thanks for covering this over the years. Starmer’s comments this week dismissing people calling for an inquiry in Oldham as “far-right, misinformation” were disgusting, even by his standards. No matter how much he and his cronies would like it, this story is not going to go away, especially after Elon Musk’s comments this week.
Absolutely! Hopefully the pressure won’t let up!
Jeez, I just have to shake my head because it’s all wrong on all levels. I don’t know a lot of what is or isn’t in the news, but it’s not for a lack of caring. I learned of this because of your site. You’re doing a civil service, keep on keeping on.
I appreciate it! Thanks for the kind words!
Rape cases in any place or time, and terrorism cases, there is no religion for them. I am not fanatical in mentioning that they are Muslims, but were the charges proven against them, and were there fair investigations?????
I understand and I agree that people of all religions commit rapes. I mention their religion because the government officials who covered up the crimes acknowledged that they were afraid of being called Islamophobic if they too things further. Yes, back in 2014 and so there finally were deep investigations and fair trials but sadly it’s like everything went back to being ignored and covered up again. 😀
So there are those who move them from within the United Kingdom for other purposes
Yes, the perpetrators are not arrested now because of political games in the United Kingdom.
🐍Muslims are persecuted in many parts of the world, and no one defends them or covers them. Rather, Islam is always accused, knowing that terrorists are created outside their countries, and whoever raises a snake in his chest and keeps it warm will bite him one day. Thank you for your patience, I just wanted to discuss the matter with you 😂🫡
You’re very welcome! 😀