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Stop the biggest neo-nazi march in Europe!(Dresden)

antifascist | 11.01.2009 21:13 | Anti-racism | Social Struggles | Workers' Movements

Come to Dresden on 14 February 2009

On 14 February 2009, right-wing extremists from all over Europe will once again gather for their annual 'mourning march' in Dresden (D) - UNITED and the local platform Geh Denken calls for your help to stop the largest meeting of the European right-wing extremist movement!

In 2008 a frightening crowd of more than 6000 neo-nazis from Germany and foreign allied brotherhoods were mobilised for the largest gathering of the European right-wing extremist movement. Under the guise of commemorating the victims of the air raids against Dresden 13-15 February 1945, right-wing extremists claim the streets of Dresden to spread defamatory propaganda and gain public acceptance. Beside that, this self-declared 'March of mourning and commemoration' forms the highlight of a several days lasting network meeting of the right-wing extemist movement - where neo-nazis can get organised and receive ideological training.

UNITED calls for international support to make an end to the silent acceptance of this neo-nazi demonstration in the state of Saxony. We need your help to confront the neo-nazis in the streets of Dresden with active (peaceful) resistance and to create international pressure on the authorities of Dresden and Saxony. The city's official remembrance concept - a 'silent commemoration' - lacks a clear stand against modern right-wing extremism: LETS BREAK THE SILENCE!

In any case, the regional platform 'GehDenken' (Go and Think/Commemorate) together with UNITED is organising counter-actions in the streets of Dresden on 14 February 2009. Get united under the common title 'Commemorate - a clear STOP to right-wing extremism' and join forces in Dresden on 14 February 2009.

Get active together - use the opportunities!
Since some years, there have been a wide variety of activities against the march of right-wing extremists in Dresden. In 2006 the neo-nazi march was blocked successfully, but finally it was redirected and continued under rigorous protection of German police forces. In 2007 and 2008 German police guarded the way of this scandalous neo-nazi march, against the persistent protest of the anti-fascist movement.
In 2009, we call the European anti-discrimination movement to mobilise their forces to set an end to this public celebrated right-wing extremist procession.

Join us in the streets of Dresden on 14 February 2009 to stop the biggest annual neo-nazi gathering throughout Europe - peacefully and determined!

WHAT YOU CAN DO
* Inform all your contacts about this counter-action (translate this call and spread it in your country; use your newsletters / websites / mailing lists etc. to make this call for action visible to as many activists as possible)
* Organise buses, get your friends and come to Dresden on 14 February 2009
* Support our public call with signatures and/or statements of support from you or your organisation (just send an email to

info@unitedagainstracism.org and

orga@geh-denken.de)
* If you want to participate please inform us as soon as possible (we will try to organise budget accommodation)

More information under:

http://www.geh-denken.de/joomla/international.html

Get in contact with us:
Preparation group 14 February 2009 'Geh Denken'
phone +49-351-5636669

orga@geh-denken.de -

http://www.geh-denken.de

UNITED for Intercultural Action
Postbus 413 - NL 1000 AK Amsterdam
phone +31-20-6834778 - fax +31-20-6834582

info@unitedagainstracism.org -

http://www.unitedagainstracism.org

THOSE, WHO CLOSE THEIR EYES FOR RIGHT-WING EXTREMISM, AGREE WITH IT!
In this year Dresden marks the kick-of for the 'super election year 2009' and far right groups will exploit the public platform for political propaganda. Under the patronage of the German authorities this annual neo-nazi gathering in Dresden mainstreams right-wing extremism, destructs democracy and corrupts the country's political conviction. It is simply a SCANDAL that police is protecting the biggest neo-nazi gathering in whole Europe and that Dresden's authorities accept that right-wing extremists are taking over places and topics of remembrance. We shall not allow any propaganda platform to right-wing extremists.

This self declared 'March of mourning and commemoration' of neo-nazis from all over Europe has nothing to do with freedom of speech! The neo-nazi party NPD (National Party Germany), one of the co-organisers of this march, refers to the destruction of Dresden in 1945 as a 'bombing Holocaust', comparing the air raids with the murder of millions of Jews. Banners, flags and public speeches at the neo-nazi gathering openly relativise the nazi crimes, downgrade the Holocaust, glorify nationalism and 'mourn' the territorial losses of the 'Third Reich' after the 2nd World War.

CONTRADICT HISTORICAL REVISIONISM!
Right-wing extremist mass events like in Dresden promote the entrance into the anti-democratic movement among the participants, celebrate the brotherhood of a supposed national-socialist identity and provide a networking platform for right-wing extremists from all over Europe.

Such revisionist remembrance events strengthen the traditional lines towards the historical National Socialism. Equalising the victims of the air raids on Dresden and the victims who died in the concentration and destruction camps downplays and trivialises the Holocaust.

While Leningrad (RUS), Rotterdam (NL) or Coventry (GB) were targets of the German war of aggression and destruction, Dresden was bombed in the course of the ending of Hitler's national-socialist tyranny. Many right wing extremists argument that the bombing of Dresden was rather aimed to 'take revenge' on the civil society in Germany than targeted at military and industrial areas. Far-right politicians in Germany have sparked a national debate by promoting the term "Bombenholocaust" ("holocaust by bomb") to describe the raids. In order to oppose the extreme right propaganda, the difference between the Holocaust and the bombing of Dresden may not be blurred.

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We depend on YOUR help in 2009!

UNITED is not rich and has no stable income !
Though far most of the work at the UNITED secretariat is done voluntary - still money is needed to keep the network functioning in 2009 and to secure the cooperation and information flow throughout Europe.

Your donation is most welcome:
- in cash to UNITED Postbus 413 NL-1000 AK Amsterdam
- by bank (preferable) to:
UNITED, Postbus 413 NL-1000 AK Amsterdam
Account: IBAN NL77PSTB0002343715, BIC: PSTB NL2A - Bank: Postbank, Postbus 1800, NL-1000 BV Amsterdam
(From NL: postbank 2343715)

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Comments

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Zionist revisionism

11.01.2009 23:09

You relativise holocaust in Gaza and holocaust in GULAG !

@ Hi

12.01.2009 00:05

You are sick!

(such a comment was inevitable on this site though)

anon

title

12.01.2009 10:35

The presence of Israeli and American and other flags from west side of the globe is because of Antifa trying to tease nazis to make a physical contact by breaking through police lines so both groups can reach each other . It is nothing about being anti -Palestinian , like somebody wrote before. Alians attacked Dresden and killed 300 000 Germans there mainly civilians. So nazis use it as a pretext to show their businesses by making a demonstration. Antifa is there to stop them having that opportunity.

Ratamahatta

@ Rattamahatta

12.01.2009 11:05

That's not entirely true, is it? It 's the first I've heard about American and Israeli flags being used to 'make contact' with the Neo-fascists and have a fight. From what I know of the 'anti-deutsche' scene in the left and antifa in Germany, their confused stance on attacking anti-semitism translates via German guilt to defending Israel, and sometimes the US as the defenders of Israel. These views are fairly widespread in the historical wish to vilify the National Socialist regime of the past. This to me is totally misguided. Instead of an analysis of fascism as thew combination of state, business, and religion, looking at the facts on the ground in e.g. Palestine, they focus on race and religion, and attack the people oppressed by the Israeli state on the basis that large numbers of Israelis are Jewish.

noone

Antifa is a mossad operation, period.

12.01.2009 13:21

Feel free to delete as usual.

skunk

What Are You Afraid Of ?

19.01.2009 01:22

^ Just as the title says what are you afraid of ? Are you afraid of your cousins, sisters and brothers Germany?... Germans? Interesting how you hate those who actually honor murdered women and children and innocent civiians, who had no part in the war or your "Holocaust", who were burned alive by incindiary bombs... Germany is now back again in a "Self Hating" "dishonorable" Post WW1 "Identity Crisis". Oh and your economy is on it's way there too. Hey, Theres a problem when you cant show pride for your country or culture without being fined and jailed by your own countrymen and brothers... You really think the German people decided to have it that way? Or, did someone decide it for them. It's like in school where if your not part of a fad it can destroy your image... No one wants to risk it. Besides we wouldent want to spoil anyones fun even if the truths are "Self Evident"... Same with many American whites... Question: Why do white people feel as though it's wrong to be proud of who they are and their race and heritage? Why will you fight for anothers race before you fight for or with your own? HAHAHA... That one gets me. Must feel guilty about something or you must feel "Superior" in some way... I know why... The question is do you? Or can't you admit it because of what you've been taught? You are told what you are taught is Fact and if you doubt it or say anything to the contrary you are lying and a lier... Even though it's normal human thinking process to doubt. You can't force one to "Believe". Ever think how Funny it is that Germans loved Germany and Germany was good for Germans and Europe, except the war, until the war ended. Until America and the Soviet Union took over and re "Educated" everyone... Why would you believe anything past or present from either of these hipocritic, Elitist countries who obviously want to impose their own agenda on the rest of the world. Something they've been doing for years and years... Because the victors are always the "Good Guys"... History Proves it! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

* I challenge everyone to look at history from the other perspective and to study everything you can from that perspective look at all the evidence then put your conclusions together. Also look at how the world has changed since the war, how the Middle East has changed and what and who has influenced America. What Political gain would one have without a Unified Strong Germany? * Think about it it's very interesting...

Here's Something Interesting...

In a story published Dec. 23 in the Scottish newspaper The Daily Record, Will Smith was quoted as saying: "Even Hitler didn't wake up going, 'let me do the most evil thing I can do today.' I think he woke up in the morning and using a twisted, backwards logic, he set out to do what he thought was 'good.'"

WoW! Even if I don't "Totally" Agree It's kinda funny how nasty and hateful the responses from so many religious people were. I'd bet many would kill him if it were legal for that statement. Now does anyone see a problem there of is that just ironic?

I am not an Anti - Semite nor do I have any reason to be racist in any way. I do believe however that preservation of culture and purity of race is a good thing. And purity of race goes only so far as that perticular races homeland, America is stolen land without much history from it's modern occupiers, it is a mixing ground for all. Thats what it should be. I hope you all know there is a huge diference between Modern Neo - Skinheads and the intellectual Members of Germany's Nazi Party during the Second World War. There is a huge difference! If you want to learn more look it up for yourself. But, remember don't believe things that sound outrageous people! If it sounds unbelieveable its probably false! Think about how everything gets leaked out. If many things "They" say happened why did it take after the war to find out besides you have to remember these Germans were human too. How much evil do you think you could stomach? They thought alot like you and me... just back home instead of in the USA for many... They were people not the "Demons" Victors "History" likes to portray them as... Use Common Sense! Remember people had the internet never existed documents and truths about many things would not be available search for history through Un Biast Sources, not in your American History Book... Hey look at Science that has been swept aside for Political reasons... Why would you believe anything America and its Allies Say about anyone they support? HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

Are You Afraid Of Truth ? Are You Afraid That You Wouldent Know What To Do If You Found Out The Truth Or Are You Afraid You Will Be Labeled As A Nazi - I Can Think Of Worse Things...

German People

SamuraiWarrior92

19.01.2009 01:58

interesting they tried to take away my countries culture after wwii. its like they tried to stop anyone who were strong enought to stop them in the future. i know japan made worse atrocities but ur countrie was punished way worse than us to this day u never hear anyone being compared to japan. wonder what imperil japan would think of the whole middle east conflict and gaza. besides israels hipocrites if nazis did the holocaust

SamuraiWarrior82

SamuraiWarrior82

19.01.2009 02:18

^ facked my name up