BNP blame Zionists for EDL
posted by: Nick Lowles | on: Sunday, 27 September 2009, 08:40
The BNP leadership are rehashing age-old conspiracy theories
BNP leader Nick Griffin has claimed that the English Defence League is being manipulated and directed by Zionists to create a race war on the streets of Britain. Trying to distance the BNP from any potential problem, Griffin and his deputy Simon Darby have set out in an audio message their position on the hooligan-based group.
And surprise, surprise – it’s all the fault of the Zionists. Griffin explains how he initially thought the EDL was a State-sponsored honey trap to embarrass the BNP but now he doesn’t believe that even they would do that. In fact, he argues, there are far more sinister forces at work.
It is Simon Darby who begins to shine the light on those behind the EDL. “It’s been set up by a powerful organisation,” he tells his leader. “People with the power to manipulate, who are used to manipulating and have the organisational structure, the facility and the financial clout to promote it.”
“Let’s spell it out shall we,” Griffin responds.
Darby laughs, nervously. “Who’s going to do the spelling?” Obviously not him that's for sure!
“I’m going to spell it out,” his leader adds pompously. He goes on to pin the blame on those he considers responsible.
“Spelling it out in simple terms, you look at the owners of the Daily Express, the Daily Star and their interests. This is a neo-con operation. This is a Zionist false flag operation, designed to create a real clash of civilisations right here on our streets between Islam and the rest of us.”
He rants and raves a bit more, before adding: “I’ve no doubt that this is something designed to spark physical clashes between Muslim communities en bloc and the people who are coming in to hold a demonstration. They are out of it. The people who are going to get it in the neck, who are going to get the blame when it all goes wrong, are ordinary white working class communities.
“The people behind this are pushing for a low level civil war.”
Railing against the support given to the EDL from the Daily Star, he concludes that the real agenda of these Zionists is a civil war on the streets of Britain and to “nuke” Arab countries in the Middle East.
Now while Griffin is right to be alarmed and even outraged at the support the Daily Star is giving to the EDL – something we shall be taking up very shortly – his conclusion contains traditional nazi antisemitism. Suddenly the actions of one newspaper owner, if indeed that’s what it is, become an international Zionist conspiracy. The actions of a single British newspaper become the work of a “powerful organisation” who are “used to manipulating” and hell bent on a world war.
The Jewish community in Britain is alarmed and appalled at the rise of the EDL and the potential conflict it might cause. Jews are appalled because they have a proud history of opposing racism and fascism. But even from a self-interest perspective it would make no sense. Why would British Jews want race war on the streets as that would ultimately only lead to increased support for extremist groups – on all sides – and an increase in terrorism for which the Jewish community would be a target.
As for the Daily Star I think it is simply running an anti-Muslim campaign with an “English nationalist” agenda. Its support for the EDL follows the platform it has given over the last couple of years to the English Democrats, of which the Star’s TV critic Gary Bushell is a leading member.
Griffin is scared, though not necessarily for the reasons he gives in the interview. The EDL, backed by the Daily Star, is gaining momentum and the BNP could lose out. The hooligans following the EDL are increasingly voicing their contempt for the BNP, believing the fascist party is more interested in good jobs in Brussels than in defending the white race back home. There is now talk of the EDL turning itself into a political party and the BNP is getting left behind.
And I have to be sceptical over Griffin’s concern over a civil war on the streets. The Oldham riots were triggered by a gang of white men running down a street attacking Asians and their property. At the next BNP meeting, attended by Griffin, these men were given a standing ovation.
If Griffin were serious about opposing the EDL then he would immediately expel any BNP member associated with it. And he could start with booting out a BNP candidate in a forthcoming council by-election in the West Midlands who attended a recent EDL protest!
Posted: 27 Sep 2009 | There are 14 comments
Comments
Comment 1 | From: Moss | Date: 27 September 2009, 09:48
I don't quite follow the logic. How could riots in Britain allow the US to 'Nuke Mecca' (to use a favourite neocon phrase)?
Comment 2 | From: Little Bulldogs | Date: 27 September 2009, 10:53
It is worth noting that the BNP are not the only people blaming the Zionists (read Jews) for the EDL. Islamist groups such as MPACUK and IHRC are doing it too. Anti-Semitism once again being the common denominator among extremists. http://littlebulldogs.blogspot.com/2009/09/islamists-and-bnp-agree-its-zionists.html
Comment 3 | From: arturo | Date: 27 September 2009, 13:37
As a member of the EDL I'd like to protest, I am not a racist or a nazi, I have no connection with any extreme group. I am glad that the BNP doesn't like us. We are a peaceful protest group, protesting against violent Islamic extremist and that is all. All are welcome to join us, black, white,asian,muslim, hindu, christian, jewish. There are no plans to become a political party. The far right racist scum have tried to hi jack our protests and completely failed. As for the Daily Star,never read it, like the rest of the media it's full of lies. Our support is growing because we are not racist,we are the people no matter what shade their skin is or what the religion. Thank you. Arturo.
Comment 4 | From: Dick | Date: 27 September 2009, 16:23
The EDL is indeed Zionist (go to their Forum, follow International Supporters and Israel to find the batting opened by a Zionist administrator announcing what murderous racism Arabs are guilty of in Tel Aviv!) But I can't see Griffin's problem, since the BNP (traditional home of the small number of antisemites in the UK) have now become supporters of Israel too.
Comment 5 | From: Cheesed Off, The Shires. | Date: 27 September 2009, 16:59
Nick, I agree completely with your conclusions regarding Griffin and his 'Zionist conspiracies'. The man is an unreconstructed Nazi and as such deserves nothing but contempt. I do however take issue with your comments regarding the EDL and the contention that anyone who supports them is a "hooligan". There are many educated, articulate, passionate and thoroughly decent people supporting their aims because they are compelling. In summary: 1)That Sharia law is not compatible with Liberal Democracy and as such should never, in any measure, be introduced to the UK legal framework. 2) That the UK Government should take concerted action to identify and remove foreign extremist Imams from UK Mosques where they spread a message of hatred, division and radicalism which undermines the cohesion of our society. 3) That the UK Government will ensure that existing laws regarding the prevention of religious hatred are applied with an even hand. For example, if a democratically elected EU politician like Gert Wilders is banned from the UK on the grounds that he may incite religious hatred, why on earth are the Home Office granting visas to men who preach pure poison against our own society to our disaffected Muslim youth? It is maddening that our soldiers are fighting extremists in Afghanistan, while the Government allow the spiritual mentors of those terrorists into the UK on a recruiting drive for Jihad. In fact it's nonsensical. This is what the EDL is protesting against, sadly the streets have become the forum through necessity, not choice. Our politicians seem at best ignorant and at worst complict in this madness. So to the "hooligan" comment. For the record I have served my country, gained a degree, worked hard and contributed to society in a positive manner. It is true I have a passing fondness for a football team, but I regard hooliganism with the same disdain as the majority of other people. Finally in the last General Election I voted Lib Dem. I am not a fascist, a racist or a Nazi but I do support the EDL. This country needs to have a long hard look in the mirror at what is going on around us. Then we have to start taking some responsibility for ourselves - god knows the political class have proved themselves thoroughly disinterested and incapable. The controlled media despise us because we represent the values of a nation they have tried to destroy. Don't believe the lies, we are very clear about our aims and our belief that accepting British values is as fundamental to a successful society as the right to freedom of belief and religion. We are not the fascists, we are fighting against them and we will not falter.
Comment 6 | From: Colin Meade | Date: 28 September 2009, 20:30
Do the EDL claim to be "defending the white race"? I don't know much about them either but I haven't heard this. Evidence please.
Comment 7 | From: Ronnie | Date: 2 October 2009, 10:23
EDL has nothing to do with 'defending the white race'.Not once has race ever been brought into it by the EDL. Unfortunately the left have done exactly that. I am an EDL member,and just the same as 'Cheesed off' above but one,I am neither a racist nor a nazi.I come from a multi-racial area and close to half of my friends are not white. Members of my family work with muslims and ex-muslims in Anti-Shariah Law groups,one being a social worker in one of the most densely poulated Muslim areas of Britain. I have witnessed Muslim extremism in my area throughout the years,sometimes in the hundreds,occasionally in the thousands. I'm obviously aware that the majority of Muslims are not extremists,and the same as anyone one else, wish to get through life with as little complication as possible. I'd advise anyone to visit the Stormfront site to see exactly what they think about the EDL with our 'coon' and 'nigger' members. Nazis aren't welcome at EDL events,they will receive a similar welcome to the lad caught throwing a Nazi salute in Birmingham.Track him down,ask him what happened to him. As for the comment somewhere above stating that EDL members are showing contempt for the BNP because the BNP aren't dealing with white issues,this is nonsense. EDL members have contempt for the BNP beacause they are either against the racist membership policy the BNP insist on, or because they themselves are not white. EDL have released a video including black and mixed race members for all to see,making a mockery of the 'all white' label. There has been a lot of old tosh spoken about the EDL from both the left and the right. Meanwhile EDL have to get on with the job of keeping both Islamofascists and Nazis at bay.
Comment 8 | From: David S | Date: 3 October 2009, 10:44
I do not think the leadership of the EDL will act upon the Nazis and racists in their midst because the leadership, as exposed by HnH are too fragmented and disorganised, which explains why the EDL are fragmented and disorganised, like all of the fascist hooligan street armies of the 1970s/80s. The fact that whilst the EDL continues to say they aren't racist (like the BNP) member Ronnie chooses to use racist language to do that. Unconvincing to say the least. As for 'freedom of belief and religion' try putting that to a pub full of your EDL louts bevvied up on Carling shouting 'No Surrender to the IRA' and 'We Hate Muslims'.
Comment 9 | From: Nynelly | Date: 4 October 2009, 10:30
best new blog
Comment 10 | From: lilikindsli | Date: 4 October 2009, 15:04
vUda5D I want to say - thank you for this!
Comment 11 | From: Caremat | Date: 10 October 2009, 22:02
I bookmarked this link. Thank you for good job!,
Comment 12 | From: Dralenia | Date: 12 October 2009, 02:37
I bookmarked this link. Thank you for good job!,
Comment 13 | From: Filbert | Date: 14 October 2009, 13:43
As far as I can see the EDL arose as a result of the treatment that a certain section of the Islamic community gave to returning soldiers. The vast majority of the various religious and ethnic communities in this country can and do coexist with a reasonable amount of harmony. In order for this to be maintained, existing race and religious hate laws must be enforced in an even handed manner. Do this and organisations like the EDL will disappear. From the information I have so far seen the EDL do not appear to be racist or promoting religious intolerance. On a cautionary note from someone who remembers the 1970’s both the Anti Nazi League and the National Front attracted their fair share of thugs. Street based protest always carries this risk.
Comment 14 | From: SB | Date: 21 August 2010, 00:18
I'm sure the EDL has some 'genuine' people but it also attracts out and out fascists. Their very existence intimidates the Islamic community. I believe that the agenda of their cunning bankrollers is nothing less than the incitement of violence against Muslims, leading to a race war and increased support for the BNP. Don't be fooled by the spin they put on their activities. For god's sake no one is going to admit to being a Nazi are they. The fact that their spokesman is an Indian useful idiot is testament to their cunning at trying to conceal their true nature.
You can comment on this article here (All fields required)
