Nick Griffin.
Let me type that again.
Nick Griffin.
I fear that no matter how many more times I type out that name and glare at it, my anger, frustration and disappointment will not subside.
Nick Griffin.
For those of you not in the know; Mr Griffin is the leader of the British National Party. The BNP are the party that think that anybody who is not of white caucasian background should get the boot back to where they came from. They are the party that will not let any non-whites to join. They are the party that symbolise all that is rotten and bad about our society. But don't take my word for it. Why don't you check out their policies at www.bnp.org.uk/policies.
So, you'll understand my absolute shock when they managed to get 2 seats in the European parliament on Sunday.
Nick Griffin.
"On D-Day, Britain sent an army to Europe to stop the Nazis getting to Britain. It is an absolute insult to the memories of those who fought that 65 years later Britain is now sending Nazis to Europe to represent us." ~ Paul Kenny
So, I ask the people of the North West, and those in Yorkshire, what the fuck were you thinking? I can understand people being cross with Labour. Really, I can (and it's only due to my exams that I didn't come on here and write some overused rubbish about how disgusting the expenses scandal was). But, you're meant to be responsible adults, for fucks sakes.
If you voted BNP, you don't deserve the right to vote. It's as simple as that.
If you insist on throwing away a vote, throw it to the Green party or the Lib Dems, or even UKIP, if you must. But ..
Nick Griffin!?
It's funny actually, because the BNP have this campaign where they're portraying all the westminster politicians as greedy pigs. Nick Griffin is actually the closest resemblance I've ever seen to a pig. Seriously. He's also no stranger to greed, either, if you look at his somewhat ... ungraceful build.
Basically, it actually makes me ashamed to be British. Seriously. The idea that 250 000 people (that's the total vote they got, roughly, I believe) could vote for such ... crap, really really makes me want to leave.
Anyways.
Today I went to the bank.
In fact I went to three banks.
Barclays, Halifax and Abbey. Today was the day that I decided I should sort out my tax free interest.
Banks are not the most exciting of places, but you know you're in trouble when you walk in and are offered a pension.
Barclays claim to be fluent at finance. It's only a shame that they're not fluent in English. To ask for a "R85 interest without tax form" and to be offered a premium rate pension savers account takes quite a lot of misinterpreting.
I'll take a second to defend myself here - I know that I seem rather hypocritical, after my rant against racism. However, I do think that it's only fair that if you want to work in a public-facing job in a country (any country) that you learn the language first. I'd say the same about Brits going abroad. We only seem to speak two languages. English, and English very loudly and slowly.
Niether of which are comprehendable to your average Argentinian, no matter how slowly you say it.
My last three exams, starting tomorrow, are Geography, Wednesday is Physics, and then next Tuesday is Statistics.
Then, I am free.
This summer is going to be amazing. I actually can't wait. If you're a cool person (and you actually know me), we should totally hang out this summer.
On a finishing note; girls are really silly. Like, they miss the most blindingly obvious things ;_;
ah well.
Oh, and, internet, I um, split up with my last girlfriend, just so you know. :)
Oh, and, by the way, eh, I'll try and like, update after exams, and then at the beginning of summer. If that's cool with y'all.
love <3
xxx
Sean (:
