Why do both of these irritate me?

Ok, first up - the Liverpool BNP, who shall represent the whole BNP and other fascist parties in this post:

http://merseysidebnp.blogspot.com/

Second the 'Unite Against Fascism', who shall represent all Socialist parties in this post:

http://www.uaf.org.uk/

Is it because they both say that the press is against them? Is it because they both use words like 'OPRESSION', and 'GENOCIDE' in very large letters? Is it because of the emotive spin that is put onto every fact to make it a travesty, a true indication of the sorry state of affairs, and other idiocy? Or is it because both fascism and socialism have had their chances, and the result was a World War (2) and an international crisis (Cold War)?

It's probably all of the above, and more. These violent aberrations of what were originally languid romantic ideals is quite evil and haunting - and that applies to both the BNP and the UAF. Both say 'what is the world coming to?', and both vie for the other's destruction. Yet because of the balance that exists and is inherent to the nature of chaotic systems, they will never achieve this goal, yet still they try.

Or do I not like either of them as they have such a well formed and definite ideas of their identity? Do I find myself jealous that they have the courage and conviction to stand up for what they believe in? Is it the case that the fact that they have beliefs is something quite alien to me? I can't say, but I do not think that any of these is the case.

The reason I do not like these kinds of organisations is because they exclude the idea that there is any other mind set. The people who think this way are convicted on their beliefs, and automatically put down any opposing point if view from anyone. They are impossible to criticise, always take an aggressive stance, and have stagnated views and conversation. Also, the more clever they think you are, the more they assume you agree with them.

This is true of any fundamental points of view - in politics, religion, science, philosophy and boyond. Ergo, I don't like it. Not many people do. And i'm not alone.


M.