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The unfortunate truth is that, sometimes, the only thing that separates an anonymous troll and a journalist is a byline. Some of the worst abuse I’ve received is either from journalists or the direct consequence of their actions in spreading misinformation about me.

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Source: "Julie Burchill abused me for being Muslim – yet she was cast as the victim" The Guardian (16 March 2021)
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[Asked what makes her tick?] Petty vengeance and hopefulness.

From an interview with Lucy Fisher, as cited in "Meet Ash Sarkar, Britain's loudest Corbynista", The Times (4 June 2018)

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After journalist Julie Burchill had paid "substantial damages" and Sarkar's legal costs in a defamation case.

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We get well-funded public services, they get saved from the consequences of their own hubris. What's not to like?

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No ones saying that Jewish people don’t experience racism. That’s obviously true, especially online. But unlike me, you can *also* benefit from white privilege.

I'm literally a communist, you idiot.

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