Searchlight's credibility has taken another nose drive at the news that it had been acrimoniously squeezed out of that most innane of all outfits for B-List celebrities: Unite Against Fascism.



In a spiteful editorial, reminicient of some tabloid scoop, Searchlight pours blame on the UAF as being "impossible to work with".

But perhaps the 40 watt bulbs that comprise of UAF's steering committee never knew that Searchlight, like Mossad, was run by Zionists primarily for the benefit of Zionism.

As Steve Silver explains:

"Also, there was only ever so long that we could participate in an organisation which had leading figures conduct a whispering campaign about Searchlight being “Zionists”."

This sort of anti-semitism would be intollerable and not withstanding, Searchlight then implies it is the UAF, not Searchlight, who are the real racists:

"However, the final straw has been public accusations that we are pandering to racism by addressing the issue of the grooming of young women in Keighley. We believe that if we did not address the issue then the BNP would be given a free hand to use it to garner votes."

and then...

"And because fascism is about more than racism we simply do not believe that UAF’s concept of black leadership is appropriate for an anti-fascist organisation. Racism is just one part of what fascism is about and it cannot be reduced to it."

Afternoon tea with UAF must have been a real treat!

The truth is that despite all the State backing, all the government support, all the B-List celebs and all the has-been politicians, UAF has had zero effect on anything!

And anti-fash campaigners were none too pleased at the recent homophobic campaign conducted by Searchlight against the BNP's Richard Bambrook -, such was Searchlight's desperation to get a result.

One thing for sure, Searchlight has now thrown its support behind that great working-class anti-fascist hero, Tony Blair.

And in showing how well it can grovel and blow its trumpet at the same time, Searchlight claims in relation to the government's win in Goresbrook ward :

"The Labour Party by contrast are in buoyant mood and most of the credit for the victory must go to the hard work of so many members who were determined to kick out the BNP. Seventy-two per cent of voters were canvassed during the campaign and over 60 people were out on the day.

“It was a victory because we all worked together,” said Liam Smith, the Labour Party agent. “The Labour Party, Searchlight and the unions have formed a great team together and this sets us in good stead for next year’s all-out local elections.”"

Well Nick Lowles, let us hope this marriage lasts a little bit longer than your last....

http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2005/07/316360.html

Nothing to see here folks

Read this instead.

www.searchlightmagazine.com

Dickie.

Thanks for that link, it is now bookmarked, and I might even buy one of those spiffy T-shirts they are selling.

I was thinking of doing the same myself

I think I'd like to hear UAF's side of the story first...

searchlight had a picture of uncle bill in this month

Why - has he switched sides?!!

i don't get it...explain

sorry anthony.

searchlight highlights fascist activity. They featured bill.

if you don't get it i am too knackered to go into greater depth at the mo but i'll look back to see if you did.

i did look for a link and spotted this..

Woody Guthrie a voice against fascism and racism
Flash intro with songs and interview

is woody still with us

i know who searchlight are...didnt get the switching sides comment

I was making a joke that if Billy was featured in the magazine that spotlights fascists that he must have become one to be featured as he's a famous anti-fascist.

Hence switch sides.

i think he meant he got it now.

i'm still knackered

makes sense now...thanx sarah

And whilst they in fight the fascists push on. V sad. V v sad.

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let's clap joe for his inane comment

Don't worry Anthony - I think that one was dealt with!

They have been criticised before too in other circles.

http://harmsy.freeuk.com/patregan/searchlight.htm