Quote Originally Posted by WanChaiMiller View Post
This is how I see it.

When read in the context of the Owen Twitter account I can understand why people would agree with comment. Id think 'yes, totally ridiculous that there are people out there that believe these girls should just shut up'. Because I understand the context of why its being said.

However, if written by someone else with a different background I may have a different understanding of the comment.

'Liking' or Retweeting comment does not mean you agree with the literal mean - it could be to agree with the implied understanding.

Bit like ironic comment. When taken out of context it has a different meaning.

Retweeting places it out of the context of the Owen account that brings on a totally different meaning.

Now she could just be a racist idiot t*at that doesnt deserve anyones time defending her. But, looking at her record, I dont think thats true (in this situation). Just my opinion. Get as upset with me if you like.

However, this is without question a bad appointment because it gives people ammo against the Labour party (bit like Corbyns insistance on sticking with Abbott).
If you deny the opportunity in the first place then you can't be criticised .

This is the world we now live in and it might be an idea for the party to start recognising the modern world rules of engagement .

Political baggage loses elections for the Labour Party , I thought the party might have realised that by now .