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Few would deny that Tommy Robinson is one of the most controversial figures in British political life. He appears to be a genuine “Enemy of the State” based on the opprobrium sent his way by the State and he is also demonised by many in the media. Listening to the Labour Government brand him as “extreme” and “far right” begs the obvious question – is he?
Well, I have spoken with him and I see little evidence that he is in fact “extreme” in any way. If anything, his positions on a range of issues seem remarkably centrist.
He seems concerned about grooming gangs preying on young girls, that’s not an extreme position surely? He has backed up his stated concerns by making documentaries on this topic. He seems equally perturbed about the vast levels of immigration coming into this country which is a concern that many millions share. He is clearly a guy from a working class background and he has an obvious appeal into that demographic. Perhaps that worries the Establishment? After all, on July 27th, he was able to bring a crowd of at least 50,000 into the heart of London. I know because I was among them! But that was a good natured crowd.
Tommy appears to take a pro-Israel, pro-Modi in India, and has friends of all ethnicities so I really don’t see how the “racist” tag sticks to him? In recent times, Tommy has done an interview with Prof Jordan Peterson and acquitted himself honourably so once again I fail to see where the “extremism” is to be found?
Tommy is a man under much mental pressure with lawfare being frequently deployed by the State against him and of course he has been put in prison. I think this sustained pressure sometimes manifests with him being (understandably) angry and injudicious in some of the things he says. But that’s not a crime and we can all say some things in the heat of the moment that we regret. How does that make him “extreme” – it doesn’t!
Not everyone will like Tommy Robinson nor even agree with all he says but I don’t think that demonising this Everyman from Luton is either justified or civilised.
He does challenge Islam in as far it it impacts in local communities and that seems to be one area where he is
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