Behind the Bastards Part Two: Mosley: The British Hitler Who Inspired the Christchurch Shooter
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Apr 11, 2019 Cody Johnston, a comedian and writer known for his sharp wit, joins the conversation surrounding Oswald Mosley, the infamous British fascist. They dive into Mosley's bizarre ideologies and his legacy of extremism, drawing absurd comparisons and weaving humor throughout. The discussion highlights the role of women in fascist movements, the historic Battle of Cable Street, and the unsettling connections between past and present extremist ideologies, including the Christchurch shooter. Amidst the heavy topics, Johnston brings a light-hearted touch to serious discussions about hate and resistance.
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British Union of Fascists
- Mosley forbade anti-Semitic propaganda within the BUF, ironically leading a rival group to mock them.
- They called them the British Union of Fascists, a dig at their supposed non-racist stance.
Joyce's Scar
- William Joyce, a notorious racist and BUF speaker, falsely claimed a Jewish communist scarred him.
- His biographer later revealed an Irish woman was responsible.
Mosley's Contradiction
- Despite claiming to reject anti-Semitism, Mosley allowed prominent anti-Semites like Joyce into the BUF.
- Mosley argued he believed they'd move past their bigotry, a contradictory stance.