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Originally Posted by Conan
Oi was a movement which originated in the UK, yes. What I meant more was the U.S. has a fairly large White Pride movement with several RAC (Rock Against Communism, which would later become nearly synomonous with Oi) bands that have identified themselves with Oi.
And when I refer to "skinhead" i'm talking about the ethic, not the look 
EDIT: Also, I understand it started as a non-racist movement - but now the only "Oi!" bands, or fans of "Oi" bands are asssoicated with the RAC scene. Essentially, it's become a genre enjoyed almost exclusively by different white nationalist supporters. |
I do think you should have included some of this in your original post. Certain sections of the genre fans have indeed used it to political ends but the scene as a whole will be completely misunderstood by your OP I feel. A little more background research may have been needed before pinning a whole musical scene as racist.
I know that wasn't your intention and I myself hate the fact that certain music is used a thin veil to vent spleen on issues when good old rhetoric would suffice but when such strong issues as this are brought forth then background info is key.