Having previously blogged about the British National Party, I browse their website once in a while to see if anything interesting comes up.
I have been reading their comments page which they have for members of the public to express their views on political issues.
An interesting comment was by a 44 year old man called John who says his ancestry is Welsh and wants to see jobs and housing go to British people before immigrants. He is considering joining the BNP.
The second part of his comment explains that he agrees with a number of BNP policies and that is why he would like to join, although there might be one reservation; he is a homosexual.
Having heard in the media that the BNP has homophobic attitudes and policies, he wants to know whether this is true. As there is no details regarding this on their website, he thinks that this might be false judgment by the media.
I could not help but comment on what John was asking, as a few months ago a BNP chairman, Lawrence Rustem wrote a number of comments on my blog.
Unfortunately he slipped in a couple of homophobic comments:-
"Just as we don't want to see British children taught about how wonderful Islam is and then failing to inform them of the psyhcopathic blood thirsty paedophilic tendency of its so-called prophet. If you aren't aware he married a six year old.
Or by lefty/liberal teachers who happily denegrate the tremendous accomplishments of Britain and her heroes. Or how it is right to teach five and six year olds the glories of homosexuality, which I think is really thinly veiled paedophila!"
I decided to write a comment on the website and quote what Lawrence Rustem had messaged me saying.
I posted it but after being moderated by the online team, it was refused and has not been put on the website. Before posting a comment on the BNP website there are a few reasons why they might not let your comment be uploaded. They are as follows:-
a. Encourages illegal activity.b. Legal risk (libel/defamation/other).c. Threatening or abusive tone d. Contains or links to copyright material.e. Foul language.f. Spamming.g. Excessive length.h. Is very off-topic from the original discussion
My comment broke none of these rules. But it didn't coincide with the racist slurs that others had written on the page, so it was refused.
The British National Party thrives on propaganda; when you go to their website there are many people who agree with their policies and have strong views, yet they do not allow any comments that argues against the BNP.
This party has much to hide.
Considering it's happy to treat non-whites with constant aggression and threatening behaviour, it is no surprise that it needs to disguise it's other views, such as on homosexuality, so at least they can get their votes from somewhere.
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Sunday, 22 February 2009
Wednesday, 3 December 2008
BNP - Last Hope for Britain?
My last blog regarding the British National Party, sparked some lengthy comments from the BNP Chairman of 'Ethnic Liaison Committee', Lawrence Rustem.
It is clear that my views have angered Rustem, the only member of the party from an ethnic minority.
I am curious as to why a half British and half Turkish Cypriot would have chosen to join the BNP over any other political party.
As he does not fit the Caucasian criteria, it seems a little strange that he would want to join a group to promote white power.
The BBC also reported that some members of the BNP were angered by Mr Rustems' position. I do not understand why someone would want to be a member of a party that resent you based on the colour of your skin.
Anyhow, I hope to revise some of my previous comments and answer some of the questions raised by Mr Rustem.
First of all my aim is to write blogs regarding topics of importance and hopefully provide some interesting reading for others. I am glad that such a high profile member of the BNP is enjoying my writing, I am flattered.
To confirm - in my comparison of the BNP to the Ku Klux Klan, I did not once suggest any lynchings or public burnings taking place. I merely suggest that the mindset of both groups are similar in that they promote white power and in preserving this race.
The BNP was brought to my attention a few years ago when I had heard about their policies. It did not take long for me to make my judgment.
In 2006, I remember hearing about journalist Ian Cobain working for the Guardian going undercover for seven months to reveal the truth about the BNP. He eventually became the party's central London organiser. In the Guardian he is quoted:-
"(they use) techniques of deception...in it's attempts to conceal it's activities and intentions from the public."
This raised some alarming questions regarding the party although it was when Cobain talked about the BNP Christmas event that I realised that there was definitely a racist agenda behind this all:-
"At the Christmas party two weeks ago, with around 100 people crammed into the room, one young member told me of the immense relief he felt after joining the party. Lawrence, an East-Ender in his 20s, confided that he had felt extremely isolated because so few people shared his dislike of black people. "I thought I was the only person who thought this way," he said. "I would sit in the pub getting drunk on my own, thinking I was going mad."
I have also visited the BNP website many times whether it has been for coursework, previous blogs or out of interest.
I am unable to agree with the party on the majority of issues. They hope to introduce capital punishment in the United Kingdom, compulsory national service and allow ordinary people to have rifles and ammunition in their homes.
I am afraid that this 'ideal country' that they have in mind sounds very similar to one that a Mr Obama will soon be sorting out. It is currently in a mess due to some of the reasons above and more.
In 1993 Richard Edmonds, former deputy leader of the party, told the Guardian that "we (the BNP) are 100% racist." According to Nation Master Encyclopedia, he was also convicted of smashing a statue of Nelson Mandela on London's South Bank.
For some reason it is difficult for me to be convinced that this party is not racist, when the former deputy leader has such previous convictions.
Mark Collett who was former Chairman of the Young BNP, told the Guardian that he was drawn to "a racially pure white society" and that homosexuals are 'Aids Monkeys' and 'bum bandits.'
And these people see themselves to be respectful when they can talk about other human beings in this way?
It is extremely ignorant of Lawrence Rustem to compare homosexuality with paedophilia, although it seems that the BNP are not very accepting of anyone in this world apart from the straight Caucasian British person.
At least the chance of them ever gaining real political power is highly unlikely.
Yes I might just be a 'little white girl' as Mr Rustem likes to refer to me, but I am now even more convinced of what this political party really stands for.
Here is a video from Sky News. It gives insight into the BNP and their former national press officer Dr Phil Edwards.
It is clear that my views have angered Rustem, the only member of the party from an ethnic minority.
I am curious as to why a half British and half Turkish Cypriot would have chosen to join the BNP over any other political party.
As he does not fit the Caucasian criteria, it seems a little strange that he would want to join a group to promote white power.
The BBC also reported that some members of the BNP were angered by Mr Rustems' position. I do not understand why someone would want to be a member of a party that resent you based on the colour of your skin.
Anyhow, I hope to revise some of my previous comments and answer some of the questions raised by Mr Rustem.
First of all my aim is to write blogs regarding topics of importance and hopefully provide some interesting reading for others. I am glad that such a high profile member of the BNP is enjoying my writing, I am flattered.
To confirm - in my comparison of the BNP to the Ku Klux Klan, I did not once suggest any lynchings or public burnings taking place. I merely suggest that the mindset of both groups are similar in that they promote white power and in preserving this race.
The BNP was brought to my attention a few years ago when I had heard about their policies. It did not take long for me to make my judgment.
In 2006, I remember hearing about journalist Ian Cobain working for the Guardian going undercover for seven months to reveal the truth about the BNP. He eventually became the party's central London organiser. In the Guardian he is quoted:-
"(they use) techniques of deception...in it's attempts to conceal it's activities and intentions from the public."
This raised some alarming questions regarding the party although it was when Cobain talked about the BNP Christmas event that I realised that there was definitely a racist agenda behind this all:-
"At the Christmas party two weeks ago, with around 100 people crammed into the room, one young member told me of the immense relief he felt after joining the party. Lawrence, an East-Ender in his 20s, confided that he had felt extremely isolated because so few people shared his dislike of black people. "I thought I was the only person who thought this way," he said. "I would sit in the pub getting drunk on my own, thinking I was going mad."
I have also visited the BNP website many times whether it has been for coursework, previous blogs or out of interest.
I am unable to agree with the party on the majority of issues. They hope to introduce capital punishment in the United Kingdom, compulsory national service and allow ordinary people to have rifles and ammunition in their homes.
I am afraid that this 'ideal country' that they have in mind sounds very similar to one that a Mr Obama will soon be sorting out. It is currently in a mess due to some of the reasons above and more.
In 1993 Richard Edmonds, former deputy leader of the party, told the Guardian that "we (the BNP) are 100% racist." According to Nation Master Encyclopedia, he was also convicted of smashing a statue of Nelson Mandela on London's South Bank.
For some reason it is difficult for me to be convinced that this party is not racist, when the former deputy leader has such previous convictions.
Mark Collett who was former Chairman of the Young BNP, told the Guardian that he was drawn to "a racially pure white society" and that homosexuals are 'Aids Monkeys' and 'bum bandits.'
And these people see themselves to be respectful when they can talk about other human beings in this way?
It is extremely ignorant of Lawrence Rustem to compare homosexuality with paedophilia, although it seems that the BNP are not very accepting of anyone in this world apart from the straight Caucasian British person.
At least the chance of them ever gaining real political power is highly unlikely.
Yes I might just be a 'little white girl' as Mr Rustem likes to refer to me, but I am now even more convinced of what this political party really stands for.
Here is a video from Sky News. It gives insight into the BNP and their former national press officer Dr Phil Edwards.
Monday, 1 December 2008
Threat of the British National Party
The recent British National Party leak of names is an interesting topic of discussion which I have had in class and at home with my family.
Views on this incident do vary although I have found it particularly interesting to discuss with my Black and Asian friends. The BNP I believe is the biggest threat to ethnic groups in Britain at the moment.
They have been tactical enough to be given the title of a political party yet their views are enough to scare myself, a white Welsh girl.
I really feel for my friends who have to listen to what the BNP have to say, especially during our visit a few weeks ago to the London Assembly.
No time for the BNP
Boris Johnson certainly won me over when I saw his reaction to BNP's Richard Barnbrook.
Boris subtly but obviously enough for us in the gallery to see, started flicking his pen and turning his head completely away from him.
A sign that he does not value the view of anyone ignorant enough to be a BNP leader.
In regards to the leak, I was secretly pleased that this took place.
I could think of nothing worse than if I were to send my children to a school where their teacher was a member of the BNP.
Yes it is a political party and each individual should have the right to privacy in regards to who they vote for. But for me, the BNP should not have the right to be a political party.
If these people were living in 1960's United States, they would be wearing the robes of the Ku Klux Klan. The British National Party is only a more sophisticated title than the KKK.
Free speech to what extent
From reading my past blogs, you will probably come to realise that human rights and civil liberties are what I believe each individual equally deserves.
When you become a member of the Green Party, you fight for social and environmental justice.
When you join the Labour Party, you fight for the rights of all social classes.
But when you join the British National Party, you fight for the right of white British people and against the rights of ethnic minorities.
There is a difference between being pro-British and being racist.
As my grandad wisely says, the Saxons only immigrated here in the 6th Century. Who are they to judge those who are now coming here for refuge.
Views on this incident do vary although I have found it particularly interesting to discuss with my Black and Asian friends. The BNP I believe is the biggest threat to ethnic groups in Britain at the moment.
They have been tactical enough to be given the title of a political party yet their views are enough to scare myself, a white Welsh girl.
I really feel for my friends who have to listen to what the BNP have to say, especially during our visit a few weeks ago to the London Assembly.
No time for the BNP
Boris Johnson certainly won me over when I saw his reaction to BNP's Richard Barnbrook.
Boris subtly but obviously enough for us in the gallery to see, started flicking his pen and turning his head completely away from him.
A sign that he does not value the view of anyone ignorant enough to be a BNP leader.
In regards to the leak, I was secretly pleased that this took place.
I could think of nothing worse than if I were to send my children to a school where their teacher was a member of the BNP.
Yes it is a political party and each individual should have the right to privacy in regards to who they vote for. But for me, the BNP should not have the right to be a political party.
If these people were living in 1960's United States, they would be wearing the robes of the Ku Klux Klan. The British National Party is only a more sophisticated title than the KKK.
Free speech to what extent
From reading my past blogs, you will probably come to realise that human rights and civil liberties are what I believe each individual equally deserves.
When you become a member of the Green Party, you fight for social and environmental justice.
When you join the Labour Party, you fight for the rights of all social classes.
But when you join the British National Party, you fight for the right of white British people and against the rights of ethnic minorities.
There is a difference between being pro-British and being racist.
As my grandad wisely says, the Saxons only immigrated here in the 6th Century. Who are they to judge those who are now coming here for refuge.
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