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Right wing thugs 'protecting the flag' on St George's Day

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newnamethanks · 23/04/2024 22:41

Cruella's boot boys out on the street again protecting our British freedoms in their usual brutish fashion with violent disorder. She must feel very proud.

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NeverDropYourMooncup · 24/04/2024 15:56

AmusedMaker · 24/04/2024 15:51

Thing is, if there was ever a need for an English army to defend England from attack - it would be the very people who some absolutely hate who would sign up to defend you. Defend you to the death too.

No, they wouldn't.

MarioIa · 24/04/2024 15:56

AmusedMaker · 24/04/2024 15:51

Thing is, if there was ever a need for an English army to defend England from attack - it would be the very people who some absolutely hate who would sign up to defend you. Defend you to the death too.

Yes, I was going to point out that it's usually white working class men that actually end up fighting the fascists, not the so called 'anti fascists' who suddenly claim to be pacifist when any talk of conscription arises. We only have to look to the WW1/WW2 to see this.

So much as I eyeroll at all the Tommy Robinson lot, make no mistake these are the men that will be defending you when the shit hits the fan.

ILikeDinosaurs · 24/04/2024 15:57

Northernnature · 24/04/2024 13:48

Well you lot seem to think it is. You seem to think bunch of white people plus their national flag = far right. The hatred on this thread is disgusting.

Then why are they making Hitler salutes?

NeverDropYourMooncup · 24/04/2024 15:58

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Northernnature · 24/04/2024 16:00

ILikeDinosaurs · 24/04/2024 15:57

Then why are they making Hitler salutes?

Don't be ridiculous. I was actually looking at the second picture but in the first picture they are raising their arms. Did you think the BLM supporters were making Hitler salutes too?

Sofiabella · 24/04/2024 16:00

You feel superior to white working class men? For what reason? Odd as fuck.

I'm a white English working class woman and am proud of my country and my ethnicity. Does this mean you're also superior to me?

JimBobsWife · 24/04/2024 16:01

The policing of this parade was so different to the policing we see of the pro-Palestine marches. Whatever you think about the people in either of these groups, there can be no doubt two-tier policing is now a fact in the UK. Which by its nature, makes the police political, and that's something they absolutely should not be.

EasternStandard · 24/04/2024 16:02

Hoppinggreen · 24/04/2024 15:42

I dont FEEL superior to that lot in the photo.
I know

Why?

ghostyslovesheets · 24/04/2024 16:02

Thing is, if there was ever a need for an English army to defend England from attack - it would be the very people who some absolutely hate who would sign up to defend you. Defend you to the death too

we don't have an English army we have a British one - My grandfather, a WW2 veteran, who was at D day was a proud anti fascist and wouldn't have spat on this lot if they where on fire. You can be a 'patriot' and not be a bigoted twat

ghostyslovesheets · 24/04/2024 16:04

EasternStandard · 24/04/2024 16:02

Why?

Critical thinking skills?
The ability to not blame brown people for everything
The understanding that pride in your country isn't shown by drinking Stella and hitting police horses with brollies?

Iscreamtea · 24/04/2024 16:13

JimBobsWife · 24/04/2024 16:01

The policing of this parade was so different to the policing we see of the pro-Palestine marches. Whatever you think about the people in either of these groups, there can be no doubt two-tier policing is now a fact in the UK. Which by its nature, makes the police political, and that's something they absolutely should not be.

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How much alcohol was being consumed by the pro Palestinian marchers? Do you think that may influence how police deal with people or indeed how people interact with the police?

Iscreamtea · 24/04/2024 16:19

Northernnature · 24/04/2024 13:48

Well you lot seem to think it is. You seem to think bunch of white people plus their national flag = far right. The hatred on this thread is disgusting.

Do you think anyone who is not far right would be interested in watching TR speak?

Northernnature · 24/04/2024 16:22

As I said TR is not in the picture. But there is a video on YouTube of him at the Oxford Union so they were obviously interested in hearing him speak.

Tommy Robinson | Full Address | Oxford Union

SUBSCRIBE for more speakers â–º http://is.gd/OxfordUnionSUPPORT the Oxford Union â–º https://oxford-union.org/supportusOxford Union on Facebook: https://www.face...

https://youtu.be/_YQ94jFg_4A?si=d5KBauDVc2xdpmYA

MarioIa · 24/04/2024 16:23

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Is that really what you think of the working classes? Um, ok....

valensiwalensi · 24/04/2024 16:23

MarioIa · 24/04/2024 15:56

Yes, I was going to point out that it's usually white working class men that actually end up fighting the fascists, not the so called 'anti fascists' who suddenly claim to be pacifist when any talk of conscription arises. We only have to look to the WW1/WW2 to see this.

So much as I eyeroll at all the Tommy Robinson lot, make no mistake these are the men that will be defending you when the shit hits the fan.

Defending WHITE people.

Big fucking difference.

LambertndButler · 24/04/2024 16:24

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valensiwalensi · 24/04/2024 16:25

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LOL

If you say so.

If this protest is the best they can muster I think we are safe for now.

TooBigForMyBoots · 24/04/2024 16:27

JaneJeffer · 24/04/2024 15:33

Where are the floats and the marching bands? England you need to up your game.

This.^^

As @siblingrevelryagain said, there is soooo much history, culture, and downright amazingness in England. It should be celebrated on St. George's day.

Attacking the police before your celebration/demonstration/ protest (does anyone know what the organisers called it?) begins is not a good start. Nor is having one of the Key Speakers screaming in a police officer's face a good look.

Yesterday's event was not a celebration of England and English culture. It was not Patriotism. It was a rally for far right trouble makers.

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/moment-lawrence-fox-screams-face-32657744.amp

Lawrence Fox screams in the face of cop during ugly St George's Day march

Laurence Fox was filmed telling a police officer 'don't f*** with me' and 'stop talking to me like you're my f***ing boss' on Tuesday, as a St. George's Day rally in London turned ugly

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/moment-lawrence-fox-screams-face-32657744.amp

Sofiabella · 24/04/2024 16:27

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Who says anything about being anti white?

ghostyslovesheets · 24/04/2024 16:30

I guess I'm the wrong sort of white person - the only good white people are one that fight police, read The Sun, think Lozza Fox is the second coming and hate horses.

ILikeDinosaurs · 24/04/2024 16:31

Northernnature · 24/04/2024 15:40

Ummm a bunch of white working class people with some flags. I've no idea why it triggers you so much apart from having a superiority complex. And don't look like they're causing any trouble unlike JSO and the pro Palestinians.

They did cause trouble. Targeting a police horse 😡 - such kind, upstanding citizens they are,

Louloulouenna · 24/04/2024 16:33

Wow the open derision of the British white working class on this thread is quite something.

valensiwalensi · 24/04/2024 16:34

Support St Georges day? Great! Go for it.

Go and get drunk, spout bile and cause trouble - the exact same shite they went ballistic about during the BLM protests and felt it appropriate to go and protect statues.

Its just very hypocritical of them, no?

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