Pureblood watch

[mothwing]

As linked by bronnyelsp before, there is an awesome documentary on eight people who believe that they are "English through and through". They agree to have their DNA checked, find that a percentage of their DNA hails from somewhere else, hilarity ensues.

I'd love to take that test and learn about my genetic history. I suspect that it's mostly Eastern European.

It is so ridiculous that these island dwellers are all so convinced that they are "100% English", and I love how their test subjects all deal with the information that they are not, in fact, "100% English", whatever that means, by trying to explain some part of their identity by their genetic make-up ("Oh, far Eastern, so that's why I like spring rolls!").

I wonder whether that has any long-term effects, if they start feeling a little less hostile towards the particular ethnic group they are descended from. Makes me wish that test was both easily available, 1000% confidential, and required - that should have a positive outcome for some people with skeevy race issues.

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[utter-pirate.livejournal.com]

Since it's the European elections soon, I've had some lovely stuff from the British National Party through the door.

It's kind of hilarious, but in a sad way... Apparently, we are in the midst of a new 'battle for Britain' and the British have earned a *right* to their own jobs and not to have them taken away by evil Eastern Europeans, who also clog up the NHS.

UK Independence Party also funny with a leaflet featuring Churchill giving a victory sign. How......contemporary!

[mothwing.livejournal.com]

Oooh, the BNP. Sigh. A couple of days ago, I've seen this documentary (again via Bron): called, 'BNP exposed - The Secret Agent' (http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=633A27FC95A4CA4A&search_query=british+national+party+documentary) in which a BBC reporter infiltrates the BNP. What is shown about them is absolutely appaling.

Over here, there was quite an stir-up about the campaign posters of the SPD, but apart from that, it's been fairly quiet. Not that anyone is that bothered, really, and I wonder where that'll get us.

PSA

[bronnyelsp.livejournal.com]

Remember to vote! PR in the EU elections means every vote for a party other than the BNP is a vote against them!

Re: PSA

[mothwing.livejournal.com]

Don't worry. I may not a poll worker this year, but I'll definitely vote.