Brighton radical centre receives threats from extremists (From The Argus)
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Brighton radical centre receives threats from extremists
3:40pm Tuesday 26th February 2013 in News By Bill Gardner
Right-wing extremists have posted threats against members of Brighton's Cowley Club
A radical social centre is on high alert after right-wing extremists made a secret visit and posted threats online.
The North West Infidels (NWI), a far right group associated with the EDL, published pictures of the Cowley Club in Brighton on its Facebook page last week.
A message from the nationalist organisation claimed the photographs of the front and back of the building had been secretly taken by two members “on a scouting mission”.
The post ended by addressing the Cowley Club directly: “This is a message to you. We know who you are and we know where you are. We’ll be seeing you very soon.”
Earlier this month, an anarchist bookshop in Whitechapel, London, was torched by unknown arsonists – although there is no suggestion the attack was linked to the NWI.
The Cowley Club, a “collectively run libertarian social centre” in London Road, is used as a meeting place for radical left-wing movements from across the city.
On the internet, readers warned the club to take action to protect itself against any possible attack.
Message of hate
One said: “The Cowley should take immediate steps to make certain their premises are secure and that their fire protection, CCTV and insurance are up to covering a worst possible scenario.”
And a spokesman for Stop March For England, an anti-fascist group, said the online threats would not be taken lightly.
He said: “Threats like this should be taken very seriously, especially with the recent arson attack on the bookshop.
“Of course this is an online message so we should be careful not to overreact and give them what they want.
“But clearly the reason that the Cowley is being targeted is because Brighton has become quite emblematic of the struggle against these fascist groups.
“Their message of hate is drowned out here.”
Sussex Police could not confirm whether they were aware of any threat to the Cowley Club.
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Comments(38)
lordenglandofsussex
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4:02pm Tue 26 Feb 13
I wonder who will win this round?
lordenglandofsussex
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4:03pm Tue 26 Feb 13
banargustrolls wrote:Which idiots are you referring to?
Ignore the idiots and their threats.
Crystal Ball
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4:16pm Tue 26 Feb 13
Oh.
medianscore
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4:19pm Tue 26 Feb 13
lorrie1
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4:23pm Tue 26 Feb 13
medianscore wrote:WHAT !!!! Are you from another planet?
The only thing missing from that shop front is the black Jihad flag.
george smith
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5:07pm Tue 26 Feb 13
Crystal Ball wrote:Well they are not that left wing when you look agt what is happening to the poorest paid workers
Waiting for the "...left wing movements" to be linked to BHCC. Oh.
Cpt Swing
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5:15pm Tue 26 Feb 13
Andy R
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5:19pm Tue 26 Feb 13
Cripes! They're pretty much like Special Forces aren't they. Hopefully you're all quaking in your boots out there.....
dawind
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5:39pm Tue 26 Feb 13
Cpt Swing wrote:I've been on Brighton and London streets against the;
This threat (although a rather long-distance one!) does rather explode the official line from the EDL etc that they are simply concerned with the threat of Islamic extremism or whatever - they are just the same old bunch of fascist thugs who hate anyone who doesn't share their prejudices (which is nearly all of us!). The comment suggesting that the Cowley Club (which specialises in musical entertainment and alcohol!) is something to do with "Jihad" nicely illustrates the intelligence levels of the far right. Let's all get out on to the streets on April 21 - when these racists launch their annual attempt to intimidate the people of Brighton - and let them know that they are not wanted here!
NF...Combat18...BNP.
..EDL..the Gov't ..Police and other assorted thugs and individuals who think they can intimidate me and mine to relinquish long held.. and hard fought for.. rights and freedoms, that have taken brave men and women over periods of hundreds of years to accumulate.
Always be on your guard against those who wish to exercise ANY power!
AmboGuy
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5:42pm Tue 26 Feb 13
Both misguided, both violent, both ignorant to the real facts, both welcome to each other. Let them have a big scrap and let's see who wins!
dawind
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5:48pm Tue 26 Feb 13
lordenglandofsussex wrote:There's no such thing as 'The ultra-left'...
Looks like the Germany of the 1930's is coming to Britain: The ultra-left against ultra-right.
I wonder who will win this round?
its US ..ordinary people who are prepared to defend their rights.. just like in WW2, remember, when your mob got their just deserts, dangling on the end of the rope.
mark by the sea
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6:37pm Tue 26 Feb 13
dawind wrote:Get your head out of the socialist, how is it people use any part of history to throw some point on them being the freedom fighters, anyone can use the same Germany 1930 to argue a point, the right wing will say your GWP in disguise!
lordenglandofsussex wrote:There's no such thing as 'The ultra-left'...
Looks like the Germany of the 1930's is coming to Britain: The ultra-left against ultra-right.
I wonder who will win this round?
its US ..ordinary people who are prepared to defend their rights.. just like in WW2, remember, when your mob got their just deserts, dangling on the end of the rope.
Your trying to make some massive statement when none is required.
PorkBoat
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6:42pm Tue 26 Feb 13
.Yawn. Let them batter each other senseless somewhere well out of the way.
edl croydon
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9:04pm Tue 26 Feb 13
Cpt Swing wrote:get your facts right. it's march for england going to brighton NOT the EDL, and the only "bunch of fascist thugs" are UAF supporters. i no, i was at last years MFE march, missiles thrown at us bottles of urine! and for what? being proud of our flag! and dont give it the whole 'there racist' cack. patriots and racists aint the same thing.
This threat (although a rather long-distance one!) does rather explode the official line from the EDL etc that they are simply concerned with the threat of Islamic extremism or whatever - they are just the same old bunch of fascist thugs who hate anyone who doesn't share their prejudices (which is nearly all of us!). The comment suggesting that the Cowley Club (which specialises in musical entertainment and alcohol!) is something to do with "Jihad" nicely illustrates the intelligence levels of the far right. Let's all get out on to the streets on April 21 - when these racists launch their annual attempt to intimidate the people of Brighton - and let them know that they are not wanted here!
gaz scott
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9:12pm Tue 26 Feb 13
edl croydon wrote:Maybe changing your user name from "edl croydon" would make that post a touch more convincing.
Cpt Swing wrote:get your facts right. it's march for england going to brighton NOT the EDL, and the only "bunch of fascist thugs" are UAF supporters. i no, i was at last years MFE march, missiles thrown at us bottles of urine! and for what? being proud of our flag! and dont give it the whole 'there racist' cack. patriots and racists aint the same thing.
This threat (although a rather long-distance one!) does rather explode the official line from the EDL etc that they are simply concerned with the threat of Islamic extremism or whatever - they are just the same old bunch of fascist thugs who hate anyone who doesn't share their prejudices (which is nearly all of us!). The comment suggesting that the Cowley Club (which specialises in musical entertainment and alcohol!) is something to do with "Jihad" nicely illustrates the intelligence levels of the far right. Let's all get out on to the streets on April 21 - when these racists launch their annual attempt to intimidate the people of Brighton - and let them know that they are not wanted here!
LawrenceG
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9:31pm Tue 26 Feb 13
edl croydon wrote:I don't know whether the fact that you are mug enough to deny MfE is anything to do with the EDL, while in the very next sentence you admit you're EDL is total stupidity or some very clever mind game (I go for the first). As others have already stated - this is OUR town - you aren't welcome (whatever flag of convenience you come under) & we will have thousands of ordinary Brighton people out on the streets in April to make sure you get the point . . .again. PS. Why doesn't Dave Smeeton the MfE organiser have his little ego trip in Portsmouth where he lives?
Cpt Swing wrote: This threat (although a rather long-distance one!) does rather explode the official line from the EDL etc that they are simply concerned with the threat of Islamic extremism or whatever - they are just the same old bunch of fascist thugs who hate anyone who doesn't share their prejudices (which is nearly all of us!). The comment suggesting that the Cowley Club (which specialises in musical entertainment and alcohol!) is something to do with "Jihad" nicely illustrates the intelligence levels of the far right. Let's all get out on to the streets on April 21 - when these racists launch their annual attempt to intimidate the people of Brighton - and let them know that they are not wanted here!get your facts right. it's march for england going to brighton NOT the EDL, and the only "bunch of fascist thugs" are UAF supporters. i no, i was at last years MFE march, missiles thrown at us bottles of urine! and for what? being proud of our flag! and dont give it the whole 'there racist' cack. patriots and racists aint the same thing.
LawrenceG
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9:51pm Tue 26 Feb 13
ghost bus driver
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11:35pm Tue 26 Feb 13
AmboGuy wrote:In custard!
EDL or Cowley Club ultra left wing extremists.
Both misguided, both violent, both ignorant to the real facts, both welcome to each other. Let them have a big scrap and let's see who wins!
south1919
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12:00am Wed 27 Feb 13
juleshove
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6:37am Wed 27 Feb 13
Jimmy Stewart's Imaginary Rabbit
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7:36am Wed 27 Feb 13
Defend the Cowley!
Cave Johnson
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8:55am Wed 27 Feb 13
Andy R
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9:44am Wed 27 Feb 13
gaz scott wrote:Ha ha. Clearly another member of the "master race" had already booked out the brain cell yesterday...
edl croydon wrote:Maybe changing your user name from "edl croydon" would make that post a touch more convincing.Cpt Swing wrote: This threat (although a rather long-distance one!) does rather explode the official line from the EDL etc that they are simply concerned with the threat of Islamic extremism or whatever - they are just the same old bunch of fascist thugs who hate anyone who doesn't share their prejudices (which is nearly all of us!). The comment suggesting that the Cowley Club (which specialises in musical entertainment and alcohol!) is something to do with "Jihad" nicely illustrates the intelligence levels of the far right. Let's all get out on to the streets on April 21 - when these racists launch their annual attempt to intimidate the people of Brighton - and let them know that they are not wanted here!get your facts right. it's march for england going to brighton NOT the EDL, and the only "bunch of fascist thugs" are UAF supporters. i no, i was at last years MFE march, missiles thrown at us bottles of urine! and for what? being proud of our flag! and dont give it the whole 'there racist' cack. patriots and racists aint the same thing.
If you must come, please tell me you're bringing the placard that says
"Respect-are culture. Speak English"
voiceofthescoombe
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10:12am Wed 27 Feb 13
celebrating st georges day with a paper mache dragon children dressed up as knights etc nobody would have a problem.
But no its a load of non locals who appear to be football hooligans and there followers normal celebrations dont get support from the far right and football hooligans sights.
March for england bleat about how they have nothing to do with the EDL but have links on there website pull the other one mate its got bells on.
Well the traditional outing for the police's riot gear will happen with all the usual suspects. its the 21st centuary version of mods and rockers with even less style .
Remember the cowley club is full of islamic commie vegan facist hippys
Get it right.
spa301
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12:37pm Wed 27 Feb 13
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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PorkBoat
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1:30pm Wed 27 Feb 13
LawrenceG wrote:You're right, there will be some very unpleasant people in town. The UAF are a right nasty bunch of scumbags.
And one other point that everyone, including those locals, should bear in mind when they say people should be allowed to celebrate St George's day. April's march is being advertised on loads of far-right websites, who make no bones of their racist & fascist ideology. This includes the English Golden Dawn - affiliates of Greece's openly neo- Nazi political party - who have said they will be marching. Make no mistake - there are going to be some very unpleasant people in town!
ThinkBrighton
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3:06pm Wed 27 Feb 13
As for the "I know where you live" line it's usually said by some moron with very little brain power who specilises in
playing with himself
whereisthe...?
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3:16pm Wed 27 Feb 13
...MONITORED by cops and photographed..
... INFILTRATED by undercover cops (Mark Duggan)...
...HUMILIATED and abused by Right wing press and media (see Argus headline!)
What a joke. Sick, sick world
whereisthe...?
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3:22pm Wed 27 Feb 13
Keep spouting your hatred, and remember, big brother is always watching. Even nutters like you lot have to face the law.
PorkBoat
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4:05pm Wed 27 Feb 13
whereisthe...? wrote:Reporting comments you don't agree with, hoping the police investigate people for commenting/because you think they may hold certain beliefs, praising Big Brother for watching. No doubt you call yourself an ANTI-FASCIST? You don't really do irony, do you? But if you're a supporter the violent extremists of the UAF, I'd expect nothing less.
Oh, and hello to all the racists and right wing nuts here. Have reported many of your comments, so be sure to answer your doors if anything happens to the Cowley club. It'll be the POLICE investigating you and your comments/beliefs.
Keep spouting your hatred, and remember, big brother is always watching. Even nutters like you lot have to face the law.
spa301
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4:06pm Wed 27 Feb 13
whereisthe...? wrote:Actually your quotes woke me up and made me laugh........
Oh, and hello to all the racists and right wing nuts here. Have reported many of your comments, so be sure to answer your doors if anything happens to the Cowley club. It'll be the POLICE investigating you and your comments/beliefs. Keep spouting your hatred, and remember, big brother is always watching. Even nutters like you lot have to face the law.
Better watch your blood pressure and get that paranoia checked out while you're there.
gaz scott
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4:44pm Wed 27 Feb 13
spa301 wrote:Paranoia?
whereisthe...? wrote:Actually your quotes woke me up and made me laugh........
Oh, and hello to all the racists and right wing nuts here. Have reported many of your comments, so be sure to answer your doors if anything happens to the Cowley club. It'll be the POLICE investigating you and your comments/beliefs. Keep spouting your hatred, and remember, big brother is always watching. Even nutters like you lot have to face the law.
Better watch your blood pressure and get that paranoia checked out while you're there.
Monitored by cops:
http://www.theargus.
co.uk/news/4119466.P
olice____scare_tacti
cs_/
Undercover police: A matter of record discussed extensively in the media and in Parliament generally - not paranoia. Specifically a later exposed undercover officer "Marco" frequented the Club for some time a few years back.
JHunty
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7:14pm Wed 27 Feb 13
whereisthe...? wrote:Have you reported Andy R ?
Oh, and hello to all the racists and right wing nuts here. Have reported many of your comments, so be sure to answer your doors if anything happens to the Cowley club. It'll be the POLICE investigating you and your comments/beliefs.
Keep spouting your hatred, and remember, big brother is always watching. Even nutters like you lot have to face the law.
You do know he is a communist who is trying to over throw our democratic system of governance and replace it with a discredited ultra left wing regime that is responsible for more deaths than facisism?
JHunty
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7:17pm Wed 27 Feb 13
dawind wrote:So I should be on my guard against you, who wants the power to decide who has the right to demonstrate and who doesn't, ? The irony of your remarks is clearly lost on you.
Cpt Swing wrote:I've been on Brighton and London streets against the;
This threat (although a rather long-distance one!) does rather explode the official line from the EDL etc that they are simply concerned with the threat of Islamic extremism or whatever - they are just the same old bunch of fascist thugs who hate anyone who doesn't share their prejudices (which is nearly all of us!). The comment suggesting that the Cowley Club (which specialises in musical entertainment and alcohol!) is something to do with "Jihad" nicely illustrates the intelligence levels of the far right. Let's all get out on to the streets on April 21 - when these racists launch their annual attempt to intimidate the people of Brighton - and let them know that they are not wanted here!
NF...Combat18...BNP.
..EDL..the Gov't ..Police and other assorted thugs and individuals who think they can intimidate me and mine to relinquish long held.. and hard fought for.. rights and freedoms, that have taken brave men and women over periods of hundreds of years to accumulate.
Always be on your guard against those who wish to exercise ANY power!
JHunty
says...
7:17pm Wed 27 Feb 13
dawind wrote:So I should be on my guard against you, who wants the power to decide who has the right to demonstrate and who doesn't, ? The irony of your remarks is clearly lost on you.
Cpt Swing wrote:I've been on Brighton and London streets against the;
This threat (although a rather long-distance one!) does rather explode the official line from the EDL etc that they are simply concerned with the threat of Islamic extremism or whatever - they are just the same old bunch of fascist thugs who hate anyone who doesn't share their prejudices (which is nearly all of us!). The comment suggesting that the Cowley Club (which specialises in musical entertainment and alcohol!) is something to do with "Jihad" nicely illustrates the intelligence levels of the far right. Let's all get out on to the streets on April 21 - when these racists launch their annual attempt to intimidate the people of Brighton - and let them know that they are not wanted here!
NF...Combat18...BNP.
..EDL..the Gov't ..Police and other assorted thugs and individuals who think they can intimidate me and mine to relinquish long held.. and hard fought for.. rights and freedoms, that have taken brave men and women over periods of hundreds of years to accumulate.
Always be on your guard against those who wish to exercise ANY power!
Andy R
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11:10pm Wed 27 Feb 13
JHunty wrote:It's a surefire bet that when discussion turns to the EDL, their favourite useful idiot won't be far away.
whereisthe...? wrote:Have you reported Andy R ?
Oh, and hello to all the racists and right wing nuts here. Have reported many of your comments, so be sure to answer your doors if anything happens to the Cowley club. It'll be the POLICE investigating you and your comments/beliefs.
Keep spouting your hatred, and remember, big brother is always watching. Even nutters like you lot have to face the law.
You do know he is a communist who is trying to over throw our democratic system of governance and replace it with a discredited ultra left wing regime that is responsible for more deaths than facisism?
LawrenceG
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9:54pm Thu 28 Feb 13
Blackburn EDL wrote:It's odd that for an event that has 'nothing to do with the edl' we have had 2 EDL posting (neither from Brighton). Last years MfE had plenty of well known EDL faces. EDL members were stating they were going to be back in numbers this year. The NWI are joining the EDL demo in Manchester this Saturday. And I have never seen ONE black or asian person at an EDL event (suprise, Suprise!).
Lets get some facts clear here please. 1st NWI North West Infidels are not EDL! These people were ask to leave the EDL or kicked out for one reason or another..NWI leadership hate the EDL for allowing black and Asian people join. 2nd March for England are not EDL and the marches in Brighton have nothing to do with the EDL.... Sorry to let so facts get in the way of some good gossip
And as to the constant refrain of ' UAF & EDL as bad as eachother' - remember it not the UAF who are coming to our town. It's not the UAF who constantly hold provocative marches that consistently end in drunken violence. Last year there were probably 40 UAF out of 500 who turned out to object to the MfE. One can oppose racists for the simple reason you object to racism. And no I'm not UAF either.
banargustrolls says...
3:59pm Tue 26 Feb 13