Butchers Here's the bit from this thread.
Racism and bigotry know no class, many of the concerns of racists and bigots could only be spoken to by caving in to far right demands at some level, as the mainstream parties have learned to various degrees. I am interested in the roots of racism and bigotry, such as conservative culture, capitalist alienation etc. I am also interested in issues which effect all people including racists and bigots.
You said
" now we're talking, let's have some more of this then - and on the real material level."
Now, to speak to that further: In a political party sense it would depend on the local situation to the voter, there are plenty of motivations in voting beyond nationalism, race etc.
But in an EDL sense it is more difficult because they are far more single issue. If you want to help them deal with their concerns you will have to speak to such issues as cited by Robinson / Lennon as a top objective - outlawing the Koran. "no new mosques" is another frequent demand. How do you feel we can address the needs of these people? Is it so important to give them full consideration between the chants of "pakis out" and "allah is a peado".
