Mainstream Media Reports on EDL - The 4 Freedoms Library2024-03-28T14:20:39Zhttp://4freedoms.com/forum/topics/mainstream-media-reports-on?groupUrl=press&commentId=3766518%3AComment%3A162824&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI had a 5 hour interrogation…tag:4freedoms.com,2015-02-15:3766518:Comment:1628242015-02-15T23:44:04.811ZAlan Lakehttp://4freedoms.com/profile/AlanLake
<p>I had a 5 hour interrogation (or should I say interview?) by Swedish Television, with no break and no refreshments. If I had been an Islamic terrorist, they would now call that torture. I also had 5 hours of conversation (in 3 segments) with Matthew Taylor of the Guardian, which only lead to one quote "Its so much grist to the mill", which is suitably ambiguous as to be given a dark meaning. All that from 5 hours! But anyway, at that time I was too naive to realise that the media fascists…</p>
<p>I had a 5 hour interrogation (or should I say interview?) by Swedish Television, with no break and no refreshments. If I had been an Islamic terrorist, they would now call that torture. I also had 5 hours of conversation (in 3 segments) with Matthew Taylor of the Guardian, which only lead to one quote "Its so much grist to the mill", which is suitably ambiguous as to be given a dark meaning. All that from 5 hours! But anyway, at that time I was too naive to realise that the media fascists are not interested in the truth; like Goebbels, they are only interested in uncovering the items which can be given a negative slant against those that don't follow the media narrative. </p> Kinana has posted a video of…tag:4freedoms.com,2015-02-15:3766518:Comment:1629152015-02-15T15:02:45.846ZJoehttp://4freedoms.com/profile/38DD
<p>Kinana has posted a video of the Feb 2015 demo by EDL in Dudley.</p>
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<p>Watching that video, what struck me was at the front of the demo are 10 to 20 professional-looking photographers (and at least 1 TV crew). Where were the reports on TV or…</p>
<p>Kinana has posted a video of the Feb 2015 demo by EDL in Dudley.</p>
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<p>Watching that video, what struck me was at the front of the demo are 10 to 20 professional-looking photographers (and at least 1 TV crew). Where were the reports on TV or in the national media about this demo? They didn't exist.</p>
<p>If there had been 2 photographers there, then I might have thought 1 was from the local newspaper, and it would not be surprising that it was not reported nationally.</p>
<p>But it is clear that the national media spend the money on having someone there to get photos, but are not going to report on the demo unless they can use it to give EDL bad PR.</p> Neither do I Netcon , but it'…tag:4freedoms.com,2009-10-15:3766518:Comment:42892009-10-15T22:37:55.000Zsarah 1http://4freedoms.com/profile/sarahbarlow
Neither do I Netcon , but it's all about the editing .. but the public are waking up, Tommy didn't look silly , he speaks for millions .
Neither do I Netcon , but it's all about the editing .. but the public are waking up, Tommy didn't look silly , he speaks for millions . In the BBC2 documentary, Tomm…tag:4freedoms.com,2009-10-15:3766518:Comment:42792009-10-15T22:07:22.000ZNetconhttp://4freedoms.com/profile/Netcon
In the BBC2 documentary, Tommy gave some good replies, but they cut that out and just tried to make him look silly. I just don't know how those media guys can look themselves in the mirror.
In the BBC2 documentary, Tommy gave some good replies, but they cut that out and just tried to make him look silly. I just don't know how those media guys can look themselves in the mirror. I hate this article , Tommy i…tag:4freedoms.com,2009-10-15:3766518:Comment:42732009-10-15T22:00:11.000Zsarah 1http://4freedoms.com/profile/sarahbarlow
I hate this article , Tommy is correct .. yet the journalist "takes the piss" as a "middle class intellectual" ( ok , ok middle class I'll give him that ... , but I object to the intellectual lol )
I hate this article , Tommy is correct .. yet the journalist "takes the piss" as a "middle class intellectual" ( ok , ok middle class I'll give him that ... , but I object to the intellectual lol ) Manchester Evening News
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<u><b>Manchester Evening News</b></u><br />
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<b>Ten injured in EDL protest in Manchester</b><br />
October 10, 2009<br />
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TEN people were injured and 44 people arrested in the English Defence League protest in Manchester city centre.<br />
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Police imposed a lockdown around Piccadilly Gardens as EDL…
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<b>Ten injured in EDL protest in Manchester</b><br />
October 10, 2009<br />
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TEN people were injured and 44 people arrested in the English Defence League protest in Manchester city centre.<br />
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Police imposed a lockdown around Piccadilly Gardens as EDL demonstrators faced off against Unite Against Fascism (UAF).<br />
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The two factions stood on opposite sides separated by a police line with officers on horseback and in riot gear.<br />
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EDL supporters, who oppose “radical Islam” and Sharia law made Nazi salutes and sang patriotic songs, while UAF protesters maintained a non-stop anti-fascist chant. Sticks and railing were thrown.<br />
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EDL protest in Manchester as it happened<br />
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Both sides traded insults and there were regular surges against the police line. There were several hundred EDL protesters and more than 1,000 from the UAF. Pockets of trouble broke out but were quickly stopped by police.<br />
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The stand-off continued for about four and a half hours on Saturday afternoon. Shops were closed around the Piccadilly area.<br />
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Around 4.30pm some UAF protesters began to disperse. Shortly before 5pm police moved the EDL supporters off Piccadilly Gardens and escorted them to bus and train stations.<br />
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Ten people were hurt, one seriously. They were taken to the Manchester Royal Infirmary and North Manchester General. Three people were suffering from dog bites.<br />
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Greater Manchester Police arrested 44 men. Twenty-nine were arrested on suspicion of public order offences, four were arrested for affray, three for possession of an offensive weapon – one of whom was also arrested for possession of drugs. Three men were arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated public order offences. Five were arrested for on suspicion of breach of the peace.<br />
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Assistant Chief Constable Garry Shewan said: “I would like to thank all those people who came to Manchester today and protested peacefully for their patience and understanding.<br />
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“I’d also like to commend the vast majority for demonstrating in a peaceful manner.<br />
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“However, the history of protest has been marred, by those who came intent on violent confrontation.<br />
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“GMP has ensured that despite the significant size of the protest, life in the city went on as normal.”<br />
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Deputy leader of Manchester City Council, Jim Battle, said: “The police carried out an outstanding operation which allowed the city to go about its business with the minimal of disruption. I would like to congratulate the whole policing team, from the officers on the ground to the senior commanders, for their excellent work.”<br />
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UAF spokesman Mike Gilligan said: “It was a tremendously successful day for the anti-racist movement.<br />
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“The EDL were run out of town, they were not very powerful, they completely failed.<br />
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“Our protesters reflected the energy, particularly of young people, who showed their disgust at the racists trying to group together in Manchester city centre.<br />
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“It was a vibrant celebration of multi-cultural Manchester.”<br />
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The North West Ambulance Service had specialist teams and extra vehicles in the city centre to cope with any injuries.<br />
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Ged Blezard, Greater Manchester head of the service, said: “Events were carefully monitored throughout the day from various strategic locations and thankfully no life threatening injuries were reported. In terms of co-ordination the trust are confident that our plans worked well. Our frontline staff coped with the event in an efficient and professional manner and we would like to express our appreciation for the hard work they put in. Daily Mail
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<u><b>Daily Mail</b></u><br />
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<b>Hundreds of protesters face-off at anti-Islamic demonstration</b>By Daily Mail Reporter<br />
Last updated at 11:44 AM on 11th October 2009<br />
More than 2,000 people took to the streets in political demonstrations in Manchester…
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<b>Hundreds of protesters face-off at anti-Islamic demonstration</b>By Daily Mail Reporter<br />
Last updated at 11:44 AM on 11th October 2009<br />
More than 2,000 people took to the streets in political demonstrations in Manchester yesterday.<br />
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Anti-Islamic protesters from the English Defence League (EDL) were involved in a face-off with counter-campaigners from Unite Against Fascism (UAF) at the city's Piccadilly Gardens.<br />
A line of police officers, dogs and mounted police separated the two groups. Police said 30 people had been arrested on suspicion of public order offences, including one on suspicion of carrying a weapon.<br />
Anti-Islamic protesters from the English Defence League (EDL) were involved in a face-off with counter-campaigners from Unite Against Fascism (UAF) in Manchester today<br />
Four men were arrested ahead of the demonstration in a bid to avert problems. The clashes were the latest of a series involving the EDL, which has provoked angry confrontations in Birmingham and London in recent weeks.<br />
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The EDL said it was taking to the streets in Manchester to protest against radical Islam and extremists. Its supporters carried placards reading 'Patriotism Is Not Racism' and 'No More Mosques In England'.<br />
30 people have been arrested as hundreds of anti-Islamic and anti-fascist protesters clashed in Manchester<br />
The two factions stood on opposite sides of Piccadilly Gardens, which was blockaded by police officers in fluorescent jackets.<br />
A UAF protester shouted through a megaphone: 'There's many more of us than you,' and the crowd sang 'Who are you?'.<br />
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A small group of EDL protesters walked among the throng of shoppers chanting: 'We love our country.'<br />
The sight of a Union flag angered supporters of the UAF, prompting a large number of protesters to go in search of its holder.<br />
A police dog bites a protester during the conflict today<br />
Small-scale disruption took place on the streets of the city centre, causing riot officers wearing hard helmets and carrying batons to go running after suspects.<br />
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Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said two men were arrested on suspicion of public order and one on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon.<br />
A 39-year-old man, who was believed to be travelling to Manchester, was arrested in Birmingham on suspicion of distributing racially aggravated material and possessing cocaine.<br />
Members of the right-wing English Defence League brandished a Union flag as they goaded protesters from Unite Against Fascism<br />
Riot police separated the two groups in Piccadilly Gardens<br />
Police issued a stern message to troublemakers. Chief Superintendent Gerry Donnellan said: 'If people come to Manchester to protest they are legally entitled to do so.<br />
'As soon as they step over the line between lawful protest then we will be taking positive action against those individuals.<br />
'If you are going to come to Manchester and think you can get away with shouting racist, inflammatory remarks, you can expect us to respond.'<br />
Chf Supt Donnellan said there would be a 'significant spotting operation' for known troublemakers with back-up from CCTV.<br />
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The problems flared ahead of the English Defence League's planned rally at 5pm<br />
The UAF had earlier indicated that they planned to occupy Piccadilly Gardens to 'keep the EDL out'.<br />
EDL demonstrators had planned to meet there at 5pm for an address by an 'expert speaker', followed by a two-minute silence for soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. They planned to sing the national anthem.<br />
The organisation denies it is racist. In a statement on its website it says it is a 'multi-ethnic, multi-faith organisation'.<br />
English Defence League members carried banners bearing the slogan 'No Sharia Here'<br />
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Read more: <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1219446/Hundreds-protesters-face-anti-Islamic-demonstration.html#ixzz0ThWmxNQG">http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1219446/Hundreds-protesters-face-anti-Islamic-demonstration.html#ixzz0ThWmxNQG</a>