“Look, I’m mayor of the greatest city in the world, and one of our strengths is our diversity….The message I want to send… is we are resolute, we stand united in the face of terrorism, and we will not allow anybody to divide us.”
In saying these things, Khan is signaling that no discussion of the Islamic jihad threat will be allowed in London, despite the London Bridge jihad attack. Because, you see, such discussion would point to the city’s “diversity” not as a strength but as a weakness, at least insofar as it is home to numerous Islamic jihadists. Such discussion would “divide us,” when we need to be all together, the attackers and their victims.
“Sadiq Khan After Terror Attack: ‘Our Strength Is Our Diversity,’” by Jack Montgomery, Breitbart, December 1, 2019:
London mayor Sadiq Khan told reporters that diversity is one of the British capital’s strengths in the wake of the London Bridge attack, and that all great cities are targets for terrorists.
“Look, I’m mayor of the greatest city in the world, and one of our strengths is our diversity,” he told reporters shortly the attack by Usman Khan, a convicted radical Islamic terrorist who had been freed from prison on a tag after serving less than half of a 16-year term, which left two dead and three injured.
“But we do know there are people out there who hate out diversity, hate what we stand for, and are trying to seek to divide us”, he added — although his grounds for appearing to suggest that terrorists despise Britain for being diverse were unclear.
Mayor Khan then flirted with controversy with a statement echoing an earlier, infamous former claim of his with respect to terror attacks — i.e. that “part and parcel of living in a great global city is you’ve got to be prepared for these things” — by telling reporters: “Look, I know, speaking to colleagues around the world, mayors of other great cities, that we’re all targets for terrorists.”
Some critics of the Mayor of London have suggested that such attacks only appear to be a feature of life in cities such as London, while in a relatively homogenous place like the Japanese capital of Tokyo they are exceedingly rare — although not entirely unknown….
“[T]he message I want to send… is we are resolute, we stand united in the face of terrorism, and we will not allow anybody to divide us,” he insisted.
tedh754 says
In all my years I have not yet heard an explanation of why diversity is a strength.
Vyx says
Well, with diversity there are a lot of ethnic restaurants to choose from…
JinLondon says
Professor Robert Putnam at Harvard University published a study on diversity. It was reported in the NYT in 2007. Search “The downside of Diversity”. The greater the diversity:
– fewer people vote
– volunteer less
– give to charity less
– trust neighbours less
– nearly all measures of civic health are lower with diversity.
Too much diversity causes division not strength.
The media never mentions this. We’ve been brain washed into believing it’s something good, with vacuous platitudes like ‘diversity is our strength’
AP says
Diversity is a strength, if you are invading a country, telling the natives how disgusting they are. Too hell with that. Only the weak of mind fall that bull.
Leon Degney says
You will not hear a satisfatory explanation as to why “diversity is strenght” simply bcause there isn’t one. Diversity is just the opposite, just as the word implies it is “DIVISIVE” which is an antonym for cohesive and unity.
jca reid says
Dickhead!! Makes idiots appear sensible & intellectual!! As the Mohammed said, “Islam WILL be spread by Terror!” A simple fact. I’d like to see him on a TV discussion panel & a member of Joe Public asks him to denounce Islam as a Terrorist, extortionate Political ideology that is Nazi by its very Nature.
Sally Donaldson says
Khan is the head of the Islamic cancer that is spreading like a virus through out London and it’s Suburbs
Harry_the_Horrible says
‘Diversity’ is the fracture line along which society will shatter when stressed.
mortimer says
Islam is dead set against diversity. Islam promotes uniformity and compliance with Sharia law.
“We fight people until they believe in Allah. He who believes in Allah and His Messenger has protected his life and possessions from us. As for those who disbelieve, we will FIGHT THEM FOREVER in the Cause of Allah and killing them is a small matter to us.” – Tabari IX:69
Rufolino says
Very important point Mortimer.
Islam exploits “diversity”, but Islam will never be diversity.
mortimer says
Londonistan: the diverse STABBING CAPITAL of Europe.
WPM says
Khan is too busy having the police and others in authority hunting down people who say “mean” hurtful things about Islam on the internet(not threats of violence but direct quotes from Islamic sources) to have them investigate Islamic terrorist activity. Why has Khan not called for longer sentences on people who commit violent acts of terror or violent threats of terror? Can Khan explain why this man had his sentence cut shorter to be free to walk among the good people of diverse London and stab them? What is dividing us is special rules about the only religion that cannot be criticizes ,that is given free range to break our laws and impose Sharia laws on non-believers .Almost every major city in the world that has had terrorist attacks from London ,to Berlin ,to New York ,to Bali ,To Manila ,has those acts committed by Jihadists Islamics doing it in the name of Allah and Mohammad according to scripture of Islam. It does not matter if the non-believers are white, ,black, southeast Asian , native African , Christian ,Jew ,Buddhist ,Hundi ,or even different Moslem groups , the Jihadist are willing to kill and terrorist them all .Islam believes in the diversity of bring terror to all groups of people all non-believers into every corner of the world.
Infidel says
As Tucker Carlson points out, “The less we have in common w/ each other, the more successful we will be: can anyone point to a country where this has ever happened?”
FYI says
“one of our strengths is diversity”
Travesty seems to be one of Khan’s “strengths”…
Lilith Wept says
Taqyyia is one of Islam’s strengths….the better to lie to kuffar, trick kuffar and lull them into a false sense of security ….all the better to take over their countries….
In Islam if it’s furthering the cause of Allah , then virtually anything goes.
In Islam, if it’s iying , tricking, conning , stealing from , or getting the better of a kufar, then it’s not just accepted but is a desirable thing to do.
I’m hoping and praying that SOMETHING will be the trigger for people to rise up against the elected elites that are taking their freedoms, taking their money, and lying to them daily and subjecting them to the barbaric , violent ideologybof Islam. …..but I think it’s a vain hope …I think people will continue as they have, just keeping their heads down and trying to get by.
Tom says
I am so sick of hearing “Diversity is our strength” whether it is from that little upstart Khan or the idiotic Trudeau.
Diversity is NOT a strength when it is used to punish the indigenous population and make them feel guilty for being western and having values that reflect their western cultural history.
Diversity, in the context meant by these idiots Khan and Trudeau can go.
James Lincoln says
According to Merriam-Webster the Definition of diversity is:
“…the condition of having or being composed of differing elements : VARIETY especially : the inclusion of different types of people (such as people of different races or cultures) in a group or organization…”
Historically, at least in the United States, people immigrating from different countries quickly became part of the “melting pot” of the predominant American culture. American culture and laws always took precedence over the culture that the immigrants had left behind. In other words, the immigrants “assimilated” into American culture.
So, the United States has always been a “multiethnic” melting pot. This is very different from “multiculturalism”. A country can never be at peace as long as they have competing cultures – with different sets of laws.
So…
Multi-ethnicity, and some “benign” (art, dance, cuisine) cultural practices, can add richness to a country – as long as there is assimilation into the host country’s predominant culture.
Multiculturalism destroys the country – and should NEVER be allowed.
gravenimage says
+1
tim gallagher says
Surely less and less average members of English society accept this offensive, lying rubbish from this Muslim mayor of London as the Muslim terrorist atrocities continue everywhere in the world, almost every day. Diversity is our strength is utter bullshit when it comes to Islam. And Islam, which wants to force everyone to fall into line with its rotten, barbaric way of life, is the absolute opposite to diversity and letting people live their lives in different and diverse ways. You’d think this mayor would pull his head in instead of coming out with his usual lying garbage after yet another Muslim terrorist attack. But, of course, he is a lying propagandist for Islam and wants to do his bit to try to help Islam take over in the UK. Whatever he says, the opposite would be the truth. But if there are people who still believe his garbage, well, you just can’t help some people. Nothing (even all these Muslim terrorist attacks) seems to wake some people up.
Peter WF says
Diversity – what a load of rubbish. Watch any doco on the US moon program / landings and see who achieved what 50 odd years ago. It is such an outstanding accomplishment that my daughter asked me if it was true.
Diversity, multiculturalism, inclusion etc. are all marketing terms promoting the polly’s migration program. One element for the pollys to stay in / get into power is to look like they are good economic managers. That is to grow the economy. The easiest way to do that is to import people. And the pollys don’t care where they come from or what risk they pose to there constituents. Look at 1st world democracys around the world and a common thread is the major parties are / were pro migration.
gravenimage says
Muslims in Britain are not growing the economy–they are mostly on the dole.
Aussie Infidel says
Mayor Khan said, “We’re all targets for terrorists”. But he didn’t say why. Isn’t it about time he came clean and told the British people – and people in other great cities – that they are targets of Islamic terrorists simply because they are not Muslims. According to his Unholy Book, unbelievers are regarded as enemies of all Muslims.
“Give us victory over the disbelieving people.” (Quran 2:286).
“O Prophet, strive against the unbelievers and the hypocrites and be harsh upon them. And their refuge is Hell”. (Quran 66:9).
“Let not believers take disbelievers as allies rather than believers. And whoever [of you] does that has nothing with Allah , except when taking precaution against them in prudence. And Allah warns you of Himself, and to Allah is the [final] destination.” (Quran 3:28 SI). This verse is widely understood by Muslims to mean they are allowed to be friendly to kafirs outwardly, but never inwardly. It is also one of the bases of the Muslim Doctrine of Taqiyya, or ‘holy lying and deception’ to protect themselves and their faith.
“Indeed, those who disbelieve in Our verses – We will drive them into a Fire. Every time their skins are roasted through We will replace them with other skins so they may taste the punishment. Indeed, Allah is ever Exalted in Might and Wise”. (Quran 4:56). Did someone mention “cruel and unusual punishment”?
“O you who have believed, do not take the disbelievers as allies instead of the believers”. (Quran 4:144).
“We have prepared for the disbelievers a humiliating punishment”. (Quran 4:151).
“I will surely cut off your hands and your feet on opposite sides; then I will surely crucify you all”. (Quran 7:124). Cruel and unusual punishment again!
“O you who have believed, respond to Allah and to the Messenger when he calls you to that which gives you life [Jihad]. And know that Allah intervenes between a man and his heart and that to Him you will be gathered”. (Quran 8:24).
“Indeed, the worst of living creatures in the sight of Allah are those who have disbelieved, and they will not [ever] believe”. (Quran 8:55).
“O you who have believed, fight those adjacent to you of the disbelievers and let them find in you harshness. And know that Allah is with the righteous”. (Quran 9:123).
“Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah ; and those with him are forceful against the disbelievers, merciful among themselves”. (Quran 48:29).
It’s strange that the London Bridge murderer’s name was also Khan. What possible connection could there be? Why of course, they’re both Muslims! But why would the Mayor then claim, “Our Strength Is Our Diversity”?
But the Prophet said, “War is deceit’.” (Bukhari 4:52:269).
And that explains why often the only people who don’t realize they are at war, are those under attack. Jihadis are people who can smile to your face while cutting your throat.
gravenimage says
+1
Rufolino says
This cannot be said in the United Kingdom today.
Battle says
Diversity is our strength” means the minority has the all the rights and the majority have no rights and can go you know where.
Sadiq loves all the rights.
gravenimage says
Democracies are supposed to have equal rights for all. Briton is less and less a real democracy.
Peter says
Diversity is not just a word ; it’s a concept of living , adapting , respecting the society that embraced the immigrant.
Diversity is good as long as it restricts itself to a minority.
Active, vibrant , willing to contribute to the host society, yes , this is a positive diversity.
Not the one that invaded Europe , not the one with the aim of exploring European societies, not the one trying to impose its culture, religion, habits , trying to change the way of life, in total contempt and disrespect for what European traditions stand for.
This is not diversity! This is division ! This is subversion !
A great deal of responsibility for the present situation lies in the Europeans silly decisions to open the borders in an inappropriate way ( to say the least ) without thinking in the future , the harmful consequences.
And they were warned of what would happen by wiser voices, but they preferred to play deaf.
Now they better take vigorous steps to avoid a darker future.
gravenimage says
Diversity is fine so long as new comers respect the civilized values of the nation they come to. This is *never* true of Muslims.
gravenimage says
London’s Mayor Khan on London Bridge jihad massacre: “one of our strengths is our diversity”
…………………….
Yeah–people of all national backgrounds, creeds, and colors can be murdered by Jihadists there!
Mike says
If diversity is a strenght , how come we can’t see it in Saudi Arabia or Iran or Yemen or Somalia …..?
NC says
Truth is that #Diversity is destroying and will destroy the Britain & British Civilization tomorrow completely from within.
But, whom to blame?!? None other than those stupid Britishers mainly who have imported & elected the people like Sadiq Khan, I think.
Long live “Liberal Multicultural Secular Socialism” …. Dig your own grave gleefully .. ??
jca reid says
Mayor Khan is a lying, hypocritical, odious, little sh*t! Look at the Islamic countries – they are ALL just one mega monoculture! Nothing else is allowed to exist! The oil rich Arab States may put up Western skyscrapers etc.(because they cannot build anything for toffee – even their Mosques are copied from Byzantine architecture), but NOTHING different is allowed to exist. It’s like the acceptance of the Nazis – they could organise pretty good Olympics, build motorways & we KNOW how that all ended up! The World is repeating the same mistakes as made in the late 1930’s.
Or Else! says
There is nothing diverse about continually importing/tolerating/excusing a supremacist ideology.
The result is a die-ver-city.
infidel says
This lying piece of a garbage of a mayor has the gall to lecture the same British whom his Jehaadi brothers attack almost every other week now. This piece of S is just buying time for his Jehaadi brothers.
Trevor Collins says
greetings from New Zealand……is Mr.Khan the Mayor of Greater London? or the little piece in the middle?? thank you..regards, Trevor Collins.