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Original poster

To smell a rat with this Tommy Robinson leaving the EDL business?

43 replies

MarmaladeBatkins · 12/10/2013 10:19

It just doesn't ring true and I can't put my finger on why.

He's gone from being the mouthpiece for one of the nastiest right-wing organisations of recent times to saying that he'll help police catch racist thugs, all in a matter of weeks.

He may have turned over a new leaf but I just don't buy it.

AIBu

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Jinsei · 12/10/2013 10:23

YANBU for having doubts. I'm not sure what to make of it. I want to believe that he is genuine...

mewmeow · 12/10/2013 10:27

I know, the story is very baffling, keeps unfolding to more and more unlikely events. Next we'll be reading how he's head of the socialist party and actively involved with the UAF Grin

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MarmaladeBatkins · 12/10/2013 10:28

I saw him on Newsnight the other night and he just doesn't come across as genuine...

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Original poster
MarmaladeBatkins · 12/10/2013 10:28

Grin meow

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WahIzzit · 12/10/2013 10:34

Yanbu

Yes meow or that he has converted to Islam Grin

SunshineSuperNova · 12/10/2013 10:38

YANBU at all.

DisgraceToTheYChromosome · 12/10/2013 10:46

His work is done. 3-4 years ago the EDL was a genuine street movement with wide appeal. Now that it mostly consists of paedophiles, armed robbers and unemployable scrotes, MI5 can breathe easier.

Anyway, panto season is coming. Aladdin in Cleethorpes most likely, with Tommy as Wishee-Washee, Anjem Choudhury as Abanazer and Godfrey Bloom as the Genie.

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MarmaladeBatkins · 12/10/2013 10:50

Disgrace Grin

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AmberLeaf · 12/10/2013 10:50

EDL were never genuine.

Unless you mean genuinely racist?

Of course TR has not turned over a new leaf.

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MarmaladeBatkins · 12/10/2013 10:53

I just don't think he was genuine on Newsnight. He's seen the light and all that mince.

His gang of knuckledraggers have ALWAYS targetted Muslims, now he's very sorry for scaring Muslims? Has he been controlling the EDL for the last 4 or so years with his eyes shut?

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SueDoku · 12/10/2013 10:57

It wouldn't have anything to do with this would it...?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013/oct/04/edl-leader-stalks-tweets-wrong-person

mrsjay · 12/10/2013 11:22

I saw him on tv the other day and i was head scratching at what he was saying I am wondering if something quite bad is going to happen or has happened and he wants to distance himself from it i just don't know it is weird

mrsjay · 12/10/2013 11:24

oh sue probably been booted out then and says he has seen the light tosave face

Chippednailvarnish · 12/10/2013 11:24

Isn't he up in court soon for something EDL related? I'm sure his new "image" will be used as his defence.

Chippednailvarnish · 12/10/2013 11:25

Isn't he up in court soon for something EDL related? I'm sure his new "image" will be used as his defence.

Chippednailvarnish · 12/10/2013 11:25

Isn't he up in court soon for something EDL related? I'm sure his new "image" will be used as his defence.

Chippednailvarnish · 12/10/2013 11:26

Isn't he up in court soon for something EDL related? I'm sure his new "image" will be used as his defence.

mrsjay · 12/10/2013 11:27

Probably chipped he is seen publicly denouncing the nasty EDL in the hope of a fairer sentence he will probably say next the nasty EDL bullied him into joining where all he wanted was a friendlier nice ENgland or something

Wannabestepfordwife · 12/10/2013 11:32

This may sound really judgemental but with his demeanour and him owning a tanning shop (good front for money laundering) I always thought he wasn't strictly legit and he maybe had some other sort of business interests

crescentmoon · 12/10/2013 11:42

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Chippednailvarnish · 12/10/2013 11:59

Isn't he up in court soon for something EDL related? I'm sure his new "image" will be used as his defence.

Chippednailvarnish · 12/10/2013 12:00

I'll stop posting now Confused

SueDoku · 12/10/2013 12:14

That's okay chipped - I think everyone's heard you now... Grin

Yes mrsjay that's what I thought - they've chucked him out and he's trying to show himself in a good light - fat chance - to make himself look good for his court hearing. Ha fucking Ha...!!!!

DontPanicMrMannering · 12/10/2013 12:18

I Smell money. Bet the group he has joined (can't remember name) is paying.

Perfect was to take a dig at the EDL buy their leader.

limitedperiodonly · 12/10/2013 12:18

I liked the end of your link suedoku where it's clear that he and his mates are going round blagging freebies by claiming they've been abused.

They really are the master race.