There are always going to be more opposing than supporting. It's the nature of the beast. Of course I understand why Muslms will feel threatened, and want to confront. They have a hell of a motive.
If a radical Muslim bunch marched up Old Compton Street demanding punishment for homosexuals, you would see a huge outpouring of gay folk. I'd be there and very stroppy.
There are always going to be more opposing than supporting. It's the nature of the beast. Of course I understand why Muslms will feel threatened, and want to confront. They have a hell of a motive.
If a radical Muslim bunch marched up Old Compton Street demanding punishment for homosexuals, you would see a huge outpouring of gay folk. I'd be there and very stroppy.
Oh, that's true.
But forgetting the size of the opposition for a moment- the EDL always claim massive popular support. This demo was hyped as being a huge one. Only a couple of hundred people showed up. I think Tommy's losing it, quite frankly. If the EDL can't get more than a couple of hundred people out to what they're pitching as a massive demo, then it's a humungous fail, and calls into question their claims to represent a popular viewpoint- or at the very least and most charitable, calls into question their ABILITY to represent that viewpoint.
If only 400 people had showed up to counter them, it would STILL be a huge fail. That's not a good sign for ANY movement.
But forgetting the size of the opposition for a moment- the EDL always claim massive popular support. This demo was hyped as being a huge one. Only a couple of hundred people showed up. I think Tommy's losing it, quite frankly. If the EDL can't get more than a couple of hundred people out to what they're pitching as a massive demo, then it's a humungous fail.
If only 400 people had showed up to counter them, it would STILL be a huge fail.
Oh, sure. I do not believe there are many racist white thugs about. What's the most they ever assembled? I seem to recall the NF marches used to be quite big sometimes, but that faction has shrunk since then - despite the explosion in immigration. I think it speaks volumes for the country's tolerance.
I do not have any time for intolerant people of either side.
But forgetting the size of the opposition for a moment- the EDL always claim massive popular support. This demo was hyped as being a huge one. Only a couple of hundred people showed up. I think Tommy's losing it, quite frankly. If the EDL can't get more than a couple of hundred people out to what they're pitching as a massive demo, then it's a humungous fail, and calls into question their claims to represent a popular viewpoint- or at the very least and most charitable, calls into question their ABILITY to represent that viewpoint.
If only 400 people had showed up to counter them, it would STILL be a huge fail. That's not a good sign for ANY movement.
The EDL had its peak about a year or so ago. It is all down hill from here for them. Although I do still think they should be allowed to express themselves in a democracy.
Counter demonstrator caught with a knife and hammer...
A dick.
I don't think anyone's claimed that assholery is confined to one side or t'other, have they?
Although I think that may be the wrong link, unless I'm missing something (which is entirely possible- I've had a few gins). I'm not seeing the knife and hammer stuff on there anywhere, although I have seen it reported elsewhere.
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If a radical Muslim bunch marched up Old Compton Street demanding punishment for homosexuals, you would see a huge outpouring of gay folk. I'd be there and very stroppy.
Oh, that's true.
But forgetting the size of the opposition for a moment- the EDL always claim massive popular support. This demo was hyped as being a huge one. Only a couple of hundred people showed up. I think Tommy's losing it, quite frankly. If the EDL can't get more than a couple of hundred people out to what they're pitching as a massive demo, then it's a humungous fail, and calls into question their claims to represent a popular viewpoint- or at the very least and most charitable, calls into question their ABILITY to represent that viewpoint.
If only 400 people had showed up to counter them, it would STILL be a huge fail. That's not a good sign for ANY movement.
Oh, sure. I do not believe there are many racist white thugs about. What's the most they ever assembled? I seem to recall the NF marches used to be quite big sometimes, but that faction has shrunk since then - despite the explosion in immigration. I think it speaks volumes for the country's tolerance.
I do not have any time for intolerant people of either side.
Their banner should say I’m a paediatrician.
Counter demonstrator caught with a knife and hammer...
Yeah, it's all diminishing returns from here on in.
Agreed. And so should those who oppose them.
A dick.
I don't think anyone's claimed that assholery is confined to one side or t'other, have they?
Although I think that may be the wrong link, unless I'm missing something (which is entirely possible- I've had a few gins). I'm not seeing the knife and hammer stuff on there anywhere, although I have seen it reported elsewhere.
(EDIT- yup, got it, picture 2).