The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #121472   Message #2655699
Posted By: Crow Sister (off with the fairies)
13-Jun-09 - 02:54 PM
Thread Name: Folk Against Fascism
Subject: RE: Folk Against Fascism
"To isolate "Folk Against Fascism'' to a local problem regarding the BNC is short-sighted."

The FaF has a very *specific* focus to raise awareness of the BNP's activities, because English/British traditional music and folk customs are being *specifically targeted by the BNP* for far-right wing propaganda.

As RA explained below, the organisation was created to counter propagandist activities of the BNP targeting English traditional music and custom. It could have been called: "Campaign to raise awareness about, and challenge the British National Party's politicisation of Traditional English and British music and customs." But it would be less catchy. However I think the Facebook page makes the remit very clear.

No doubt if the organisation develops and gains momentum, the brief could be expanded in time to encompass broader issues. But IMHO it's far too early to demand it extend itself beyond this immediate challenge, at such an early point in its conception.