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EDL accused of council 'blackmail' in Christmas letter
Topic Started: Nov 26 2010, 10:47 PM (650 Views)
Frankie4Fingers
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EDL accused of council 'blackmail' in Christmas letter

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-11848225

A council leader says the English Defence League (EDL) are "blackmailing" councils over the removal of the word Christmas from public celebrations.

In a letter, the EDL says it will visit towns and cities that choose titles like Winter Festival when referring to Christmas lights being switched on.

Dennis Harvey, the leader of one of the recipient councils, Nuneaton and Bedworth, said he was "appalled".

The group is staging a demonstration in Nuneaton on Saturday.

A spokesman said they were going to the town because they "want to visit every city in the country and Nuneaton has the country's first ever Sharia court".

Previous gatherings there were counter demonstrations against the Islamic community who were protesting against soldiers' homecoming marches, the EDL said.

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For people to say they are supporters of traditional way of life, I do not think blackmail plays any part of a traditional English way of life”
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Dennis Harvey

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The group said it expected 1,500 people in Nuneaton and the same number at a gathering in Preston on the same day.

The council, which has no party in overall control, said the town will operate as normal while the EDL gathering takes place.

The EDL has written to some councils to urge them "not lose the meaning of Christmas by changing it to Winter Festival".

EDL leader Tommy Robinson said in the letter: "Please keep Christmas as Christmas and not let our culture and traditions be eroded and preserve English values.

"Any council that does not keep the word Christmas in the annual celebrations and opts for Winter Festival, out of the politically correct appeasement of others to the detriment of our traditions, will have their town/city visited by the English Defence League throughout the following year."

The council said the Christmas lights switch on takes place in Bedworth on Saturday. It said the event is, and always has been, known by that title.

Mr Harvey, Labour, said: "(It's) a bit of a blackmail letter really.

"We've always celebrated Christmas traditionally here.

"We've never had a problem with that but to receive a letter threatening us that we would be targeted or any town for that matter is appalling.

"For people to say they are supporters of a traditional way of life, I do not think blackmail plays any part of a traditional English way of life."
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more like a reminder id say!
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progreen
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any excuse for em to have a whinge about the edl , from the sound of things that was a well written request for traditional values to be upheld and the so called "threats" to visit towns that didnt comply seems reasonable as obviously any towns that dont comply would need reminding that they are british !!
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"For people to say they are supporters of a traditional way of life, I do not think blackmail plays any part of a traditional English way of life."


Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't traditional English law based on blackmail; the threat of imprisonment for not towing the line?

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Nov 26 2010, 10:55 PM
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"For people to say they are supporters of a traditional way of life, I do not think blackmail plays any part of a traditional English way of life."


Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't traditional English law based on blackmail; the threat of imprisonment for not towing the line?

Yep, and robbery is traditional too, its called 'taxation'!
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another left wing ,red,piece of sh1te
simple . keep christmas for the supposed 90%of english population
fcukers
fcukers
fcukers

if it aint broke , dont fcukin fix it you fcukers

its CHRISTMAS .

fcukERS!!!!!
I really do lose my marlies with all this sh1t .
every council who disrespects our christmas tradition NEEDS to be visited

fcukers
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this was on last week.

actually that was another one in milton keynes last week PMSL.
theyre working then. :D :D :D

hope loads more have gone out,
and why should they be blackmailed?
were they going to change it then.
bollox to em all.
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GAZZADS
Nov 26 2010, 11:05 PM
another left wing ,red,piece of sh1te
simple . keep christmas for the supposed 90%of english population
fcukers
fcukers
fcukers

if it aint broke , dont fcukin fix it you fcukers

its CHRISTMAS .

fcukERS!!!!!
I really do lose my marlies with all this sh1t .
every council who disrespects our christmas tradition NEEDS to be visited

fcukers
but our society is 'broke' and the emergency repair kit is called 'social cohesion' and the secret of good nursing is to make the patient feel relaxed and at home!
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my great grandad went through and enjoyed CHRISTMAS
my grandad went through and enjoyed CHRISTMAS
my dad went through and enjoyed CHRISTMAS
I went through and enjoyed CHRISTMAS
my son went through and enjoyed CHRISTMAS
if these PC pricks think they are gonna take it away from my grandson then I am prepared .............
fcukERS
We need to visit these people personally
these decisions are wrong to axe the word CHRISTMAS . its the start of the end . first they axe a word , then the man with the red suit gets the boot , then there is no festival . job done

one word . guess what it is


fcukERS
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Christmas is a very important tradition that needs to be defended whenever possible.
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GAZZADS
Nov 26 2010, 11:13 PM
my great grandad went through and enjoyed CHRISTMAS
my grandad went through and enjoyed CHRISTMAS
my dad went through and enjoyed CHRISTMAS
I went through and enjoyed CHRISTMAS
my son went through and enjoyed CHRISTMAS
if these PC pricks think they are gonna take it away from my grandson then I am prepared .............
fcukERS
We need to visit these people personally
these decisions are wrong to axe the word CHRISTMAS . its the start of the end . first they axe a word , then the man with the red suit gets the boot , then there is no festival . job done

one word . guess what it is


fcukERS
well said mate

no surrender
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Can someone give me the Address of Nuneaton & Bedworth Council,
I would like to send Mr Dennis Harvey a Christmass Card from a true brit.
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well as far as i am concerned they do need reminding christmas is christmas theres no alternative way of celebrating the birth of jesus, and time as come for them to stop bending over backwards to keep these muslims happy,i will stand with our leader and go were he goes,tommy barmy army no surrender never
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Nov 26 2010, 11:33 PM
well as far as i am concerned they do need reminding christmas is christmas theres no alternative way of celebrating the birth of jesus, and time as come for them to stop bending over backwards to keep these muslims happy,i will stand with our leader and go were he goes,tommy barmy army no surrender never
must say you was in good voice at wolvo last week spike sir . same again this week mate ?
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well done EDL
ALUMAN HAS BEEN GAGGED FOR TELLING THE TRUTH
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brawlad
Nov 26 2010, 11:04 PM
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"For people to say they are supporters of a traditional way of life, I do not think blackmail plays any part of a traditional English way of life."


Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't traditional English law based on blackmail; the threat of imprisonment for not towing the line?

Yep, and robbery is traditional too, its called 'taxation'!

Oh, well said you two! :)
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Nov 26 2010, 11:40 PM
brawlad
Nov 26 2010, 11:04 PM
peterpedant
Nov 26 2010, 10:55 PM

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Yep, and robbery is traditional too, its called 'taxation'!

Oh, well said you two! :)
ruby , look how many posts you have ! :O
surely you are our captain
we should have a ruby day when you get to 10000
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I know, I talk a lot. :$
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St George UK
Nov 26 2010, 11:31 PM
Can someone give me the Address of Nuneaton & Bedworth Council,
I would like to send Mr Dennis Harvey a Christmass Card from a true brit.
http://www.nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk/about/contact-us
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I would suggest the next letter should be to mps who back pro extreme islamic proposals in parliament , informing them that we will use our considerable power against them come the next election /by election in their constituency or just peacefully demo there whenever necessary
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this kinda sh1t is why people vote BNP . simple GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
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This isn't the first of such statements by a local council, seems they take notice of the EDL!
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No one made a fuss when Lord Ahmed threatened muslim riots if Geert Wilders was allowed to show fitna in parliament ,However that threat is pretty pathetic since the birth of the EDL and casuals united because we all know whos streets they are now including the one where Lord Ahmed lives
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Next year we need EDL charity xmas cards, profits go to H4H.
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Did any other councils reply?

I wonder what Tower hamlets thought of it?
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Nov 27 2010, 12:07 AM
I wonder what Tower hamlets thought of it?

Soon to be renames Tower Camelets!
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it's hardly blackmail is it? Just another word that you can throw out there to get your way, like racism, nazis, right-wing, english? All that the EDL said was that it would like to kindly remind the MPs that were are English, and we celebrate christmas. NFS
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“St George he was for England, and before he killed the dragon, he drank a pint of English ale, out of an English flagon.”

"In the beginning of a change the patriot is a scarce man, brave, hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot."
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Thanks UJAC for the address I'v got just the Christmass card for
Mr Dennis Harvey 3ftx3ft will have to go by courier but it will remind him what the meanning of Christmass means to us true brits,
should I sign and put EDL surporter or will that be out of order what you think folks, If I just sign he think he's got a fan.
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i don't see anything wrong with that mate,it might make him think before he runs his mouth in the future
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Nov 27 2010, 12:07 AM
Did any other councils reply?

I wonder what Tower hamlets thought of it?
Next year +1000 EDL Santas will ring it in for them, Ho Ho Ho.
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Nov 26 2010, 11:38 PM
well done EDL
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Nov 27 2010, 12:07 AM
Did any other councils reply?

I wonder what Tower hamlets thought of it?
Next year +1000 EDL Santas will ring it in for them, Ho Ho Ho.
i already got the santa suit im up for that :)
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It wasn't blackmail at all,just a polite reminder.If we had wanted to blackmail them we would have kidnapped one of their staff and threatened to behead them on you tube...
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Good for you PROGREEN you got your santa suit, I went to get mine but argos only do em whith burkas now, I'll go without
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my mrs bought mine shes determined my daughter wont recognise me but tbh it just looks like me in a santa suit and the beard is itchy as fcuk :D
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just joined the forum and it's nice to hear some true English boys telling the truth !! no media biased PC bollox !!
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welcome mate, I think you'll find alot of that here
British by birth, English by the grace of God.


“St George he was for England, and before he killed the dragon, he drank a pint of English ale, out of an English flagon.”

"In the beginning of a change the patriot is a scarce man, brave, hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot."
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cheers buddy , it's good to see people standin up for our way of life !!
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Good on yer Craigyboy and welcome you dunn the right thing. NS
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Nov 27 2010, 12:36 AM
Mr Dennis Harvey 3ftx3ft will have to go by courier but it will remind him what the meanning of Christmass means to us true brits,
St George UK - Tis the season to be jolly. . . . like your style ;)
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Nov 27 2010, 12:02 AM
Next year we need EDL charity xmas cards, profits go to H4H.
Brilliant idea.
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How about an EDL "Santa" protest at the council who next droip Christmas as part of their PC bollox. Hold it during the holiday period to remind then we are in England.
Would love to see a 1000 EDL Santas marching throu Camden or Tower Hamlets
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Good idea,Ricky, people could bring their kids out to see the real santa's helpers. :)
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Nov 27 2010, 11:03 AM
How about an EDL "Santa" protest at the council who next droip Christmas as part of their PC bollox. Hold it during the holiday period to remind then we are in England.
Would love to see a 1000 EDL Santas marching throu Camden or Tower Hamlets
I would pay to see that ;) :D
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It wouldn't be good for the OB to be seen kettling or getting heavy with santa either. :)
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Good idear RUBY, Will you be MRS SANTA Please
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Nov 27 2010, 12:02 AM
Next year we need EDL charity xmas cards, profits go to H4H.

Please never take the CHRIST out of CHRISTMAS ;)

NO SURRENDER

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Xmas is supposed to be an unoffensive term for Christmas, it's kind of the politically correct word for it.

I agree, the Christ should not be taken out of Christmas.
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Nov 26 2010, 10:47 PM


Dennis Harvey, the leader of one of the recipient councils, Nuneaton and Bedworth, said he was "appalled".
He isn't but he's faking it for the press.
For every English soldier fighting in Afghanistan. For every English child being trafficked as a sex slave around her own country by muslim men.
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Celebrate Christian Christmas, council 'Grinches' told

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11854034

BBC update on the subject?
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