• Deceptichum@quokk.au
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      The artefacts in the British Museum invaded Britain and forced themselves onto them? Crazy, I always thought they stole them.

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        I know it’s not what you meant and you’re talking about the Anglo-Saxon, Norman, and Norse invasions, but this could come off more like xenophobic BNP / Reform UK type rhetoric

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          Saying the British museum stole its artefacts is a xenophobic BNP / Reform UK talking point?

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            No, but Britain being invaded by non-English speaking foreigners who are forcing their way of life onto proper Brits is. Again, I understand the point you were making, but I think others interpreted it differently and as something xenophobic because it mirrors that rhetoric, just while describing lesser discussed actual historical invasions rather than more topical current events. Hopefully that makes some sense, rather than just making everything mor confusing.

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          Bruh.

          English the language is the result of multiple invasions into England. It’s literally the opposite example of the British Museum.