BNP reaches out to Asian voters...kinda

Einhard · 05-05-2010 11:06PM #1

BNP candidate is spat upon by an Asian man, street brawl ensues.

A fight broke out between a British National Party parliamentary candidate and some Asian men as party members were out campaigning in east London. The Asian men earlier swore at leader Nick Griffin and threw fruit at him and he was taken away from the scene.
The candidate for Romford, Bob Bailey, continued to campaign in Ripple Road when one of the men swore and spat at him prompting Mr Bailey to punch him.
Police were called after 1500 BST to the fight between the two groups.

'Campaign of hatred'
At the time Metropolitan Police said they were called to the incident but no-one had been arrested at the scene.
Later however, police said an 18-year-old man attended Barking police station and alleged common assault against another man.
The Barking Community Safety Unit is to look into the matter.
When asked about the fight Mr Griffin told BBC London the fight was the result of a "campaign of hatred and dehumanisation against any group of people, in this case us".
He said: "I think people have to realise that the people have spoken, this is a democratic vote and everyone has to go along with that, whether its us, our opponents or people on the streets, and if there are a few crazies or thugs on the streets I'm sure the police will deal with them quite quickly.
"The more people in the media talk this up as an issue, the more silly kids on the streets will be inclined to take the law into their hands."

And cos I'm so thoughtful, here's a handy visual aid:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOm0aEo72KQ

What do you people think? Much as I disagree with the BNP, and despise that smarmy creep Nick Griffin, I'm not sure I wouldn't have lashed out if someone hocked up on me on the street.

peanuthead · 05-05-2010 11:08PM

I think your visual aid is not so handy

kev9100 · 05-05-2010 11:09PM

This is what Jesus thinks of the BNP's campaign:

6515

Ruu_Old · 05-05-2010 11:09PM

reaches out..ohhohohohohohhehehehehehhehehe

Einhard · 05-05-2010 11:10PM

peanuthead wrote: »

I think your visual aid is not so handy

That's a scurrilous accusation sir! I demand a retraction!:D

The_Minister · 05-05-2010 11:14PM

Nice to see a politician stand up to a scumbag, I guess.

AnonoBoy · 05-05-2010 11:15PM

No one wins in that video but the sad thing is that the video will probably gain Bailey popularity with the knuckle-dragging troglodyte core BNP supporters.

bonerm · 05-05-2010 11:15PM

The woman at the end has a huge arse.

OPENROAD · 05-05-2010 11:20PM

AnonoBoy wrote: »

No one wins in that video but the sad thing is that the video will probably gain Bailey popularity with the knuckle-dragging troglodyte core BNP supporters.

nah will make sod all difference, they still won't get any seats

The_Minister · 05-05-2010 11:22PM

Tbh, even if they are the BNP, they should be able to canvass without getting fruit thrown at them, spat on or threatened.

The BNP were in the right there.

/goes to wash mouth out.

m5ex9oqjawdg2i · 05-05-2010 11:27PM

Ha, that asian kid got a right pounding on the ground. Don't spit in peoples faces you tosser... He even went to kick him in the face when he fell to the ground... haha.

AnonoBoy · 05-05-2010 11:29PM

Frankie Proud Biceps wrote: »

Ha, that asian kid got a right pounding on the ground. Don't spit in peoples faces you tosser... He even went to kick him in the face when he fell to the ground... haha.

Nice politician though that tries to kick people on the ground. Lovely folk all involved.

Mike 1972 · 05-05-2010 11:30PM

The_Minister wrote: »

Tbh, even if they are the BNP, they should be able to canvass without getting fruit thrown at them, spat on or threatened.

I dont see why should the be afforded any rights they would deny to others were they to achieve power.

m5ex9oqjawdg2i · 05-05-2010 11:31PM

AnonoBoy wrote: »

Nice politician though that tries to kick people on the ground. Lovely folk all involved.

I never commented on the politician and his personality, I know nothing about him, but in a moment of madness, yea I can understand why he wanted to kick him in the face.

peanuthead · 05-05-2010 11:43PM

Frankie Proud Biceps wrote: »

he wanted to kick him in the face.

I know someone who would be proud to hear this said :pac:

m5ex9oqjawdg2i · 05-05-2010 11:43PM

peanuthead wrote: »

I know someone who would be proud to hear this said :pac:

I was thinking the same :P

Nodin · 05-05-2010 11:47PM

Frankie Proud Biceps wrote: »

Ha, that asian kid got a right pounding on the ground. Don't spit in peoples faces you tosser... He even went to kick him in the face when he fell to the ground... haha.

Yeah....I mean why would somebody spit in the face of somebody who wants to run them out of the country....haha

snow ghost · 05-05-2010 11:48PM

I recall when the BNP - and their cohorts in the National Front - used to attack Irish people and spit at them in London not too long ago. Although now they seem to have apparently dropped their anti-Irish racism to get all cuddly with us and to promote some kind of pan-british isles identity front against people of colour. :rolleyes:

Not too long ago Irish people used to bomb London and Brtish MP's for what they deemed anti-Irish oppression in Ireland, so is anyone really suprised at some British people of Asian origin spitting at a BNP representitive considering the BNP's beliefs?

Especially given that even the leader of the British Tories has called the BNP a 'stain on democracy'.

Biggins · 05-05-2010 11:49PM

A sad state of affairs from both sides. There is no winners there.

Einhard · 05-05-2010 11:53PM

snow ghost wrote: »

so is anyone really suprised at some British people of Asian origin spitting at a BNP representitive considering the BNP's beliefs?

Probably not, but that doesn't make it acceptable.

Especially given that even the leader of the British Tories has called the BNP a 'stain on democracy'.

Actually I think the opposite, in that allowing the free speech of those with whom you fundamentally disagree with is one of the shining ideals of liberal democracy.

evercloserunion · 05-05-2010 11:57PM

Fair play to the three Asian lads for standing up to what was it, six or seven BNP scumbags at least.

(Okay okay violence is bad and all that but still)

OPENROAD · 05-05-2010 11:57PM

snow ghost wrote: »

Especially given that even the leader of the British Tories has called the BNP a 'stain on democracy'.

wes · 05-05-2010 11:59PM

Violence was not the answer to the racists/bigots of the BNP. Let them talk, and expose there views for the hateful garbage they are. The Asian lads should have organized a peaceful protest against the BNP, which would have done more damage to them.

orourkeda · 06-05-2010 12:00AM

If that guy spat at me I would have done exactly the same thing.

Anyone who says they wouldn't is either a liberal pussy or is a liar.

To be perfectly honest I would vote for that guy after that.

OPENROAD · 06-05-2010 12:02AM

orourkeda wrote: »

If that guy spat at me I would have done exactly the same thing.

Anyone who says they wouldn't is either a liberal pussy or is a liar.

To be perfectly honest I would vote for that guy after that.

And would you feel the same if it was an Irish lad who spat at the guy?

evercloserunion · 06-05-2010 12:02AM

orourkeda wrote: »

To be perfectly honest I would vote for that guy after that.

Well then you are a large part of what is wrong with society tbh.

snow ghost · 06-05-2010 12:03AM

Einhard wrote: »

Probably not, but that doesn't make it acceptable.

Actually I think the opposite, in that allowing the free speech of those with whom you fundamentally disagree with is one of the shining ideals of liberal democracy.

Spitting in someone's face isn't acceptable... nor is promoting racism and inciting racial hatred under the contrived guise of democratic politics. On a global scale which is worse one person spitting at someone who promotes racism or the racism?

In that video the BNP candidate shouts something at those youths and actually puts his hands on one of them first.

It doesn't suprise me that some young men from an ethnic background would spit at people who promote what the BNP do. But that is what racism does - it creates division and hatred.

No one said anything about not allowing free speech - Cameron, in calling the BNP a 'stain on democracy' was exercising his right to free speech.

Einhard · 06-05-2010 12:05AM

orourkeda wrote: »

If that guy spat at me I would have done exactly the same thing.

Anyone who says they wouldn't is either a liberal pussy or is a liar.

To be perfectly honest I would vote for that guy after that.

Regardless of his politics?

I can understand why he lashed out, but I think he crossed the line when he aimed a kick at his face as he lay on the ground. I'm sorry, but I expect a little more reserve and decorum from the people I entrust to run the country on my behalf.

OPENROAD · 06-05-2010 12:07AM

Einhard wrote: »

Regardless of his politics?

I can understand why he lashed out, but I think he crossed the line when he aimed a kick at his face as he lay on the ground. I'm sorry, but I expect a little more reserve and decorum from the people I entrust to run the country on my behalf.

Can you imagine David Cameron lashing out like that?

orourkeda · 06-05-2010 12:07AM

OPENROAD wrote: »

And would you feel the same if it was an Irish lad who spat at the guy?

Of course. Why wouldnt I?

AnonoBoy · 06-05-2010 12:08AM

Frankie Proud Biceps wrote: »

I never commented on the politician and his personality, I know nothing about him, but in a moment of madness, yea I can understand why he wanted to kick him in the face.

If someone spits at you would you feel justified in kicking them in the face as retribution?

BNP reaches out to Asian voters...kinda

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