Independent Nationalism

Regrettably the list is out, one can only hope it doesn’t cause problems for members and affiliates on the list, we are constantly updated regarding leftist activity and that of others, perhaps one day we may find that one smidgeon of information that can set the ball rolling. Sites such as proximity search present minimum danger, given that the list has been torrented and highlighted by national newspapers, I’m afraid that there is just no way of re-gaining the information. I am hearing small voices that inform me, that perhaps this is a more professional job than first supposed, certainly it puts off potential new members, although for those on the list it may act to galvanise them, an attitude of, “oh well they know my name now, I’ve nothing to lose”. Currently I know not what to believe, I am dismayed at Mr Griffins attitude and that of some supporters however, that in itself is no reason to place him or the leadership under suspicion. 

Certainly I do not believe that the Decembrists caused this leak, at least knowingly, it is a foolhardy act and certainly the perpetrators would be marked, the infiltrator scenario can and does suggest state and I am more inclined to lean in this direction, Anti-fascists, although a tool of the state are a blunt tool, their worth is in intimidation, be it by protests or sometimes quite rarely, by physical violence. Watching the scenario, I am led to the one conclusion I can make, state involvement, yet even this I am unsure about, given that the state has an array of tools at their disposal, perhaps they thought to stem the growth of the party, strike fear into the membership and indeed potential joiners however, this supposition falls flat, given that BNP support is mostly shown by voting and this action does not attack that. 

Yet still I am drawn to the state hypothesise, perhaps this is merely another tool utilised when needed, such as to cripple membership and morale before the European elections, a flimsy argument at best. The main problem I belief for the state was and is the take up rate of right-wing thinking within C2 working class communities, that is to say the skilled working class, also C1 social classes, the lower middle class such as junior managerial workers and administrative/professionals who were also showing acute signs of rightists leanings, this in turn had led to a slight increase in B class social grades showing interest. 

Should rightist thinking infuse such individuals then the battle is won, no amount of state intervention can then prevail, the only recourse is tyranny, state oppression, this of course costs money, upsets the balance of economic power and sets a precedent for other countries, this therefore cannot be permitted. So therefore the state must use perhaps its most potent weapon, the fear of a loss of livelihood, for B,C1,C2 and D classes such a condition is seen as a calamity and such individuals are prone to think family first above and beyond people, therefore if the classifications mentioned above could be sent running in fear away from rightist politics then the job is done. 

Certainly regardless of BNP propaganda it is unlikely that the leak of this list has prompted many new membership enquiries, although I should imagine they beg to differ, at a stroke this action seals the common ground that was developing between the D, C2, social classes and those above them. Now it is rather like the private school child watching the state school child walk to school bare-footed ,feeling empathy and yet unable or unwilling to help, for fear of detriment to themselves. 

Whoever has leaked this list, be it the BNP themselves, disgruntled ex-members, the state, Anti-fascists/leftists, whoever have, at least for now placed a nail in nationalisms coffin, at least here in the UK. Timed with the election of Mr Obama in the states, the proposal to limit funds to elected parties in Germany, the death of Mr Haider then it is easy to determine that the right is in dire straits. 

We may disagree with BNP direction however, this leak is an attack upon nationalism generally, therefore we must show solidarity with “outed” members and until intelligence or commonsense tells us differently, support both the rank and file and indeed the leadership, Ideological differences aside we are all nationalists. UOIN