10 myths of the UK's far right

[studio150]

In fact brainless idiots abound across the whole political spectrum not just the far right or left.

 

[Nibble]

Many would say the brainless idiots are the ones who mindlessly vote for the same parties despite nothing ever improving.

There is some truth to this. However if the only other choice is the BNP then I see that as the same as having no other choice.

 

[Bladders]

As has been pointed out, don't open the thread. The thread title is pretty damn clear is it not? And whatever you think left/right threads do engender a lot of passion so I feel my contribution is more than valid.

Good for you

 

[Herne Hill Seagull]

More myths of the Far-Right:

11. Nazis are allergic to marmite
12. Nick Griffin's favourite film is Gremlins II
13. The EDL leadership met in the 90s when they were all roadies working for Shed Seven
14. If you stacked all the people who voted BNP one on top of the other then no-one would really mind
15. Martin Tindall was a world champion hula-hooper

That bit's outrageous calumny. He was European Champion, no more than that.

 

[brakespear]

Good article, thanks for posting

 

[Common as Mook]

The BNP essentially only represent one issue and it's important that they are there to do so. Some BNP voters will be racist, but others will just feel threatened by "multiculturalism" or how the rate of immigration is affecting their communities. When the BNP do well in certain areas it will encourage opposition parties to do more about this issue.

If Brighton had an influx of insular immigrants that affected the city, I would possibly consider voting BNP out of protest. Thankfully we don't have that problem down here, but there are parts of England where they do.

I'm fairly sure you embarassingly grandstanded about voting for them prior to the last election - that went well *

*I fully apologise if it wasn't you.

 

[Nibble]

The BNP essentially only represent one issue and it's important that they are there to do so. Some BNP voters will be racist, but others will just feel threatened by "multiculturalism" or how the rate of immigration is affecting their communities. When the BNP do well in certain areas it will encourage opposition parties to do more about this issue.

If Brighton had an influx of insular immigrants that affected the city, I would possibly consider voting BNP out of protest. Thankfully we don't have that problem down here, but there are parts of England where they do.

Hmmm. If you read the article properly it dispells some of these points.

 

[Common as Mook]

I have always voted Greens! I'm a lefty me, but you could be referring to one thread when I was sadistically egging on the BNP to do well in the generals because I don't like the way the country is dealing with immigration. Never voted them though and things would have to get pretty bad for me to ever do so.

Then I apologise, must be mistaken.

However, voting Greens...... that's almost worse in my book!

 

[Buzzer]

16. EDL members can get 10% discount on all purchases at Sports Direct
17. Despite being born in Munich, Heinrich Himmler spoke with a broad Geordie accent

 

[Nibble]

18. National Front hold all their annual meetings at Centerparcs in Elveden.
19. Some head Nazis enjoyed a Wimpy's Big Bendy Burger. In fact this was their primary motivation for wanting to invade the UK.

 

[W.C.]

16. EDL members can get 10% discount on all purchases at Sports Direct

Everyone knew that one

 

[Don Quixote]

Coming from the most left of all papers? Hmmm, think I'll take it with a pinch of salt.

What about the Mirror, or the Independent?

 

[Franks Wild Years]

20. Unlike his hero, Adolf Hitler, Nick Griffin has three testicles each of which he has named.

 

[Silent Bob]

What about the Mirror, or the Independent?

Or the Morning Star?

 

[Glawstergull]

BNP, EDL and TUC.
Idiots and extremists come in many guises.

 

[marshy68]

Then I apologise, must be mistaken.

However, voting Greens...... that's almost worse in my book!

agreed environmental fascists - disaster for brighton - wont be long before the make Lewes rd single track for carrot crunching cyclists - so you wont be able to get out of brighton unless you own a solar panelled push bike - and i do recylce before anyone asks!

 

[The Large One]

I agree with almost every word.

However, I HATE the way the Guardian present opinion as fact in that arrogant patronising fashion.

However, what is brain-fryingly obvious is that that is an opinion column, not a news/factual column.

 

[Common as Mook]

However, what is brain-fryingly obvious is that that is an opinion column, not a news/factual column.

Talking of arrogant and patronising..........

 

[The Large One]

wont be long before the make Lewes rd single track for carrot crunching cyclists - so you wont be able to get out of brighton unless you own a solar panelled push bike - and i do recylce before anyone asks!

And about bloody time.

Thanks to those carrots, at least we have some people with vision.

 

[The Large One]

Talking of arrogant and patronising..........

Well, fire away - the floor is yours...