Nathaniel

sorry was that a response? sounded more like you just had a bit of a rant.  Not sure what to reply too since it is so well articulated.  How did i start the false accusations of Islamaphobia, the comments were there for all to see.  And please do tell me what my 'agenda' is?  I find your post hilarious, in fact I may post it up somewhere and give it as an example on how not to form a constructive argument

Assed,

You always act as if the whole world is against you, why don't you realise you are a student union president, if you want to act like a minister then why not run for election ? 

As for getting ignored about racism ? you do what everyone else does and that's report it, the same as I had to report many things last year to the police in relation to students @ stafford court accomodation, annoyingly for everyone involved the police do not have ample resources to treat every report with 101 officers doing what you demand.

I sent you two videos in fact, as did many, one showing you earlier in the day and 1 showing a guy of the same figure, the same bag, the same clothes, the same opened strap hitting a guy, yet you didn't bother to respond ? 

You sir are a fool if you think you can get everywhere by storming around and shouting, you should have acted like a man when the majority wanted you to leave. The vote of no confidence was not racist, people didn't like how you represented them, you were the one that started the false acusations about islamaphobia etc, yes there were some rude and disgusting comments on facebook groups but there were also the same sorts of comments directed at the vote of no confidence by your side, so pot call the kettle black on that situation.

You are more involved in campaigns that suit your personal agenda then the agenda that most students would like you to focus on, you yourself have admitted that you travel to the gaza strip etc against advice and take photos where you are informed you should not be and look at how you've acted during your time, I'm not going to waste my time on here i've said my piece, you can't ever be bothered to respond to e-mails and how you conduct yourself as a student union president is disgusting, if an MP acted like you do they would be voted out with a majority, unfortunatly the constitution stopped this from happening with you but you failed to get your friends into power next year and i'm glad with that.

Nathaniel

You have no idea of racism and what people suffer, so don't try and pretend you do. And what is wrong with rallying the troops, as you say? Motivate and inspire

The police did contact me on several occasions all in relation to counter terrorism, I was not the only student contacted.  the police have admitted to contacting me, whether it was the counter terrorism unit or not, is irrelevant, the fact still remains that the police contacted students from intelligence they have gathered on campuses.

The campaign against me had many racist and islamaphobic views, a quick scroll down the facebook groups proves that, but if you are ignorant as to what constitutes Islamaphobia or racism then please come and see me i'll be happy to educate you on the subject.

I have been involved in the campaign against tuition fees for the last four years, I am outspoken against education cuts, the lack of contact hours and universities trying to cost save at the expense of students.  Maybe if you took of your biased glasses you could see that.

the idea that someone plays the race card is offensive.  It is not easy for anyone to report incidents of racim here at Staffs if their fellow students belittle their struggle and shout "race card". If you were in any doubt, did you miss the racist graffitti or does that not fit into your definition of racism?

'infilitrated' council? you mean people won elections? What do you mean by placing ifiltrated in this context?  It think it is deeply offensive that you call union officers my cronies when they have their own views, opinions and own set of politics.  But i guess you have never really taken the time out to speak to them.

You send me a video, here is some clarification: it is of someone punching a member of the EDL, a racist organisation who went on a destructive rampage when they descended on Stoke.

Oh and i'm actually leaving in July, but I think you are still glad.  I'm actually glad that you are on placement, not sure how i would take having to deal with an ignoramous such as yourself, but i'm sure you are intelligent in your very own special way

Assed,

Firstly my personal views:

I dislike your approach to politics, you treat it as if you are racially abused day by day as if you are martin luthar king during your speaches or perhaps a commander trying to rally the troops, I personally am glad that you did not get any higher into the NUS, we deserve someone that will take on all aspects of being a student and not just trying to run a racially motivated campaign for supposid justice which you so seek.

Now some facts, you stated you were called by the staffordshire counter terrorism unit, which counter terrorism unit is this ? there isn't one in staffordshire ? Also if they had intelligence on you they wouldn't be telling you ?

You ran your campaig and stated multiple times that the vote of no confidence was an islamaphobic campaign yet you have no evidence for this ? I am a placement student and personally I hoped you got voted out as the way you treated the place was not befitting of a student union president.

You have only ever run as a race campaigner it seems, what about the things that matter to students like the rising costs of tuition fees? the introduction of PHD students as lecturers in order to save money ?

You have always played the race card, you know you have so just admit it ? you always go down to the "it must be because i'm black" approach.

The vote of no confidence had a majority and any sane president would have volountarily left his position, you did not.

Last year you infiltrated council with many of your (what can only be described as "cronies" ) and that is why many of your policies made it through.

Why don't you take a leaf out of other universitys and how their student bodies are run, act for the students and don't try and force your views upon them ? 

The punching of another protestor was visible in a video I sent you and asked for clariffication, alas I have never received a response from you about any of my e-mails so why should I bother ?

I am ashamed at how our universities money is being wasted upon you and I am glad you are leaving in september.

Firstly, the occupation of the stage was because of NUSs silence over the issue of Gaza where over a thousand people were killed, there is nothing wrong with what we did, and i stand by everything.  For a national organization to remain silent over Gaza when it speaks up for so many other issues is appalling.  I don't have a problem with yout sexuality, why should I?  I was just pointing out your absence on conference floor.

As for the accusation against me that I said "poor little white girl".  Where is the evidence for this, someone accused me of saying it, but until now not a shred of evidence has been produced.  I laughed when it was said during the debate because the idea that i said it was ludicrous and obviously intended as a slur against me.  People like you jumped on it like a dog on a bone, and continue to brandish it around without evidence.  If this is what your argument is based on then it is deeply flawed and goes to show your complete stupidity and lack of political awareness as you call me a racist based on a lie.

I think we should collectively fight fascism, so what have you done?  As for me apparently punching someone, again evidence? secondly if it is true, as you seem to say, do you know the circumstances or are you just a committed pacifist?  Some people are condemned to pacifism.  If i have made matters worse how have you made them better, i'm sure with all your keyboard warrior skills you could make some positive change.

I have not lied, and insult? Well that is just interpretation.  The truth of the matter is that you may have politics, everyone knows what mine are, how about you enlighten us of yours.  And please define what you mean by the race card? please do tell me of all the academic works you have read and consulted on racism, political thought and philosophy? OR is it that you think you are an authority in the subject because you have Asian heritage? I'm sure the English name helps you fit in.

Now you turn to personal insults to get someone to shut up? Wow, you're stooping even lower than I thought. I thought you would be better at winning discussions given the number of arguments you start.

Since you clearly need some help, let me give you a quick tip on political discussions: don't lie. When I represented Staffs at the NUS Conference 2 years ago, I wasn't absent from the floor on any day. I certainly didn't sleep with any Union President, and I'm not sure how you think that could even be relevant. So I assume my sexuality is a problem for you? You have contradicted yourself, lied and abandoned your equality stance within two paragraphs? Also, I don't think "engaging" with conference is an accurate depiction - in the past you have stormed the stage to silence your opponents and force your opinion down people's throats. That is much more right-wing than any of the people you so-often brand fascists.

I'm disappointed that you find racism "funny" - I would have thought someone so dedicated to equality as you claim to be would have better sense than that. Alas, you are blinded by your own single-issue politics, your own racism and your desire to argue. You focus more on starting fights and insulting others than promoting equality. Yes, I believe you to be racist, due to your persistence that anyone who disagrees with you is automatically racist, and highlighted by your abhorrent "poor little white girl" comments. You have not made a single speech or radio appearance without playing the race card and accusing all your opponents of being racist - I believe this is wrong.

As you know, a Non-Portfolio officer is a part-time unpaid role. I was also Chair of Steerings for that year, dealing with the fallout from three elections (including the one in which you were elected President), again unpaid. There's only so much that a student can do whilst trying to continue their studies and earn a living, so I focused on student communications, the Stafford campus and the elections.

Aside from your many and varied campaigns, what have you actually achieved as President? Apart from tearing apart the Union, segregating the student body and making Staffs students much worse off, while you live off student money? And of course bearing in mind a majority of students voted for you to be removed? Maybe you should focus on your own failed Presidency before passing judgement on others.

As for my blog post on racism, the best response you thought of was to call me an "idiot." Wow, what an amazing, eloquent President you are! In the post, I show a picture of an old woman to illustrate that many people (wrongly) vote BNP for political reasons, even though they are not actually racist. We need to educate these people that a BNP vote is not the right way to tackle the problems of immigration, state welfare, heathcare or housing. Your method of shouting, lying and brandishing labels around doesn't help the situation. As I said in the article, I know that racism does exist, and I strongly believe that we need to collectively fight it (alongside homophobia and disbility discrimination), but I don't think that anything you've done will help. Indeed, I think you have made the problem worse, particularly with you punching opposing protestors. The more I see of you, the more I think you would be a good politician - have you been taking tips from John Prescott?

Please remember that politics isnt just "anti-racism." Even though that may not have been the main focus of Emma or my election campaigns, we still have strong and varied political opinions and work to realise them, just as you fight for your belief. Whilst I am more than happy to engage in a political discussion with you, that does not give you any right to lie or insult people. You are undermining your position even now, and people have stopped listening to you.

When you are ready to start talking sensibly about issues, and not play the race card in every discussion, then maybe people will listen. Until then, stop being divisive and let other people have their own opinion, even if (heaven forbid) it is different to yours!

I call you a keyboard warrior because you do nothing on the ground.  As for insulting students, i made no insults just obsevations.  It is interesting how you are so outspoken against me, what did you actually do for students during your term as non-portfolio officer? Nothing. 

I did not post the addresses, I posted a link a database that was already available to the public.  It is more than people i do not like, it is an organisation of Fascists, but it is not like you know anything about that, your best argument was to post a picture of an old lady and say she does not look like a racist.  I'm sure Nazi officers in their old age looked pretty innocent, old and frail.

Political antisemitism? what is that? you mean being pro-Palestinian? That  is not anti-semitism, I am against any form of racism.  It is funny how you call me a racist but with no proof and no definition what so ever.  Reverse discrimination? lol Talking about equality is not reverse discrimination.  Personal insecurity? I have none, stop clutching at straws.  There are no angry comments, just calm political analysis.  Let me know when you have a base in political thought and maybe, just maybe we can engage in a political dialogue. 

Finally, whenever I have gone to conference I have always engaged with it, debating on motions, etc When you went to conference to represent Staffs you did nothing, you were absent from conference floor as you had spent the night sleeping with a certain Students union president.  So please do not get all self-rightous on me

Assed, I would really expect a freedom-fighter like you to have better things to do than insult the students you represent on their own Union's website. But yet again, your comments and actions focus on image instead of effecting any meaningful change.

If you'd spent your year in office working to improve student life instead of just shouting and complaining (however loudly), then more people would take you seriously. I'm not saying other Presidents have done better (most haven't) but you aren't nearly as effective as you so often claim.

I'm not sure how you justify calling me a 'keyboard warrior' when you yourself go around making angry comments on the Internet, insulting students and publicly posting the addresses of people you don't agree with.

Your political antisemetism, reverse descrimination and personal insecurity should not be the driving force behind the NUS or this Students' Union. Your racist "alternative" was resoundly rejected. Take it somewhere else.

well done for partaking in a campaign.  Hope it works out for you

I'm actually partaking in one of Susans campaigns now but I suppose you will always beleive me to be ignorant when it comes to politics and I'm never really going to convince you other wise.

Oh and Susan is a good candidate and she has done some good work, as i pointed out in my speech.  Also Susan does not use racism or racist arguments in her campaign, she actually talks to students about her politics.  I have a lot of respect for Susan, she is outspoken against the BNP.

Both of you are hilarious.  I did not stand to win, it was about showing an alternative to what NUS puts forward.  It is good to see that the right-wing are always ready to take digs on issues they have no idea about. 

As for Palestine, it is an important issue that NUS should be tacling.  But what else would I expect from Gerard the famous keyboard warrior and Emma who has no idea about politics, but yet seems to think she knows about Susan.  Hilarious

Brilliant news! Susan Nash is a fantastic candidate and has done some great work this year. It gives me real faith in students all over the country that they can see through Assed. The majority has spoken, Susan won by a real landslide. All credit to her!

I think I missed the part where he talked about society or citizenship? Oh he just went on a rant about Palestine? No wonder.