We mourn a brave hero like Bernard Kenny,while the rightwing racists boldly rise. Blame those marching in Charlottesville, but study to the real perpetratorsThey pour the petrol and then wonder why it burns. Fascism is on the rise in the west, or it is emboldened,legitimised and fuelled by “mainstream” politicians and newspapers. When we mourn a hero like Bernard Kenny – who courageously tried to halt a fascist terrorist murdering Jo Cox – we have to interrogate ourselves: who are those with power and influence who helped create the conditions in which racists and fascists breed?Cannot believe we’re seeing Nazi salutes in 21st century America,” tweets Nigel Farage approximately Charlottesville, and dragging a can of petrol behind him. Perhaps next the chief executive of a fleet-food company will express disbelief at levels of obesity; or a tobacco company will issue a press release spluttering approximately lung cancer deaths. Farage: the man who stood,arms outstretched, in front of a poster featuring unlit-skinned refugees and the words “Breaking Point”. Farage: the man who expressed his “concern” at having Romanians move in next door, or made apocalyptic warnings of Romanians and Bulgarians flooding Britain. Farage: the man who cheered on the ascendancy of Donald Trump,a US president whose most fervent supporters are now triumphantly chanting “Heil Trump!” as they menace minorities and progressives. Related: Trump can prove his words on white supremacy aren't hollow. Here's how | David Schanzer Who coined the term 'alt-right'?Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com