In my political thinking that importance of the nation state is a given. If that is not appreciated then the least we can expect is to continually go around in circles, and at worse become enslaved. The size of a nation is irrelevant and patriotism is a manifestation of identity, belonging and ownership. Distinct nations allow for the diversification of human endeavour, the promotion of democracy, and as the compartments in a submarine, they protection against global tyranny and totalitarianism. If there were ever such a thing as a ‘social fact’, then nation states would provide the evidence.
If globalism is to mean anything it is in trade, contracts and understanding. These things can exist without politicians, without religious ideologies and without the need for cultural harmony. They exist because we have brains, two legs, index fingers and thumbs, and value our lives.
The imposition of undemocratic entities steals ownership, self-determination and freedom of individuals. It subdues the spirit and the sub-conscious aspirations of people, making slaves of them. This has been demonstrated time and time again.
The injustices, impositions and exploitation by the Roman Catholic clergy caused European people of the Middle Ages headed by Martin Luther, to rebel.
The selling of plenary indulgences by Catholic clergy in a perverse way limited the spiritual development as much as the crony capitalist rules and regulations of the EU limits the entrepreneurial spirit and freedoms of ordinary people today.
Luther’s Ninety-five Theses was written in 1517 lighting the blue touch paper.
The result of the UK’s EU Referendum in 2016 has again lit the blue touch paper.
It took another four years before Luther was excommunicated by way of the Diet of Worms in January 1521.
It has taken the UK four years to leave the EU by way of the WA in January 2020.
Both the Protestant Reformists and the UK Leavers are guilty of heresy. Heresy for standing against corruption, duplicity, and more importantly a different philosophical understanding of social needs.
Luther, Calvin and Henry VIII were right then and we are right now.
What followed that 16th century theological schism does not bode well for Europe today. The Reformation was followed by over 120 years of European conflict and destruction until the Peace of Westphalia 1648.
Where the Protestant Reformists initiated the end of the Holy Roman Empire or First Reich, there is no doubt in my mind that the UK has initiated the EU’s demise, affectionately dubbed the ‘Fourth Reich’.
Ignorant people say the British are not Europeans; we certainly are. Surely it is the diversity of culture, of thinking, tradition, everything, that makes Europe what it is. Far truer would be to say that the EU is not European, as an entity which wishes to harmonise and mix the vibrant colour of Europe into a grey muck.
Erasmus argued for reform from within. How can we contemplate lying with the devil to get a good outcome? Fortunately the Reformation ended the domination of the Roman Catholic religion in Europe, but it did not end its corruption. If ever there were a time to heed history then it would be now. The EU would have to end its escalation of commitment to reform.
Can we blame the Germans? Emphatically no. Not because Germans were not involved and instrumental. It is no surprise, diverse people from all tribes want the same basic things, basic human needs. The guilty are the users, the leaders, the exploiters, the fanatics, and the ideologues.
We have Saxon genes embedded by tradition, repetition, and blood.
So what of the ‘First Reich’ and how did all this start?
The Holy Roman Empire was a Roman Catholic construct. A manipulation of Middle Age tribal politics.
Charlemagne defeated and subsequently slaughtered many Saxons, as was the way. He carried the Roman Catholic cause through Europe uniting Franks and Lombards, and eventually being crowned ‘Emperor of the Romans’ by the Pope.
Then there was the Second Reich ending in the First World War. Then there was the Third Reich ending in the Second World War.
In the EU we have the Fourth Reich. Another attempt in the pretext of preventing a re-enactment of other attempts. What deceitful logic.
This domination of Europe by a ‘we know best’ power has to stop!
Establishing the democratic rights of individuals, nation states and a denunciation of this super-state is essential. Multinationalism and multiculturalism have shown themselves to be useful weapons in the arsenal of the globalists.
We, the British, a mongrel race of rebels, who live in the United Kingdom, demonstrate the value of diversity, the entrepreneurial spirit, and freedom. We will not put up with imposed domination by others, any more than Luther, a puritan, was prepared to put up with the corruption of the Roman Catholic Church. We want self-determination, and freedom, as do the ordinary people of those other subdued Nations on the continent.
As an island country we have seen four major events in our history.
The invasion of the Romans (1st century AD)
The invasion of the Angle and Saxons (essentially 6th century AD)
The invasion of the Normans (11th century AD)
The Reformation (16th century AD)
Now there is the likelihood of a Second Reformation and a Golden Age.
These have been painful events but then pain is relative and life is short. The job is not finished! It would in our best interests to see an end to the EU in our lifetime, but not just for us.
This can be done by example despite our useless politicians. The writing is on the wall for them. They have worked as provincial administrators taking orders and directives from their leaders in the Tower of Babel, Brussels. Now they must be patriotic and directly responsible to us. It’s called Democracy!
“In the medium term, Britain’s foreign policy must embrace and campaign for Euroscepticism across Europe, for practical as well as ethical reasons.” Alistair Heath Daily Telegraph 30th January.
Very Good Kim. That is the nearest I’ve ever seen to anyone regarding Henry VIII as a patriotic hero ! That is the fault of my history teachers of course. Whatever bad motives he had he did indeed set us free from the dictatorial rule of the Roman Church. Even his desire to establish a male heir can be seen as patriotic. (Yuck though, he still makes me shudder.)
Another point you make that I really like is that we link the entrepreneurial spirit to our desire for freedom and nationhood. That spirit has been of major importance in building Britain. For too long it has been hampered by politician and civil servant yes men, bowing to the EU.
Kim, you missed two major 20th century events, namely the Great War and the Second World War, when this country, its Commonwealth and Allies saved the European continent from tyranny and in the process lost millions of its young men. Don’t these two cataclysmic events count then?
I read your article again and indeed both world wars are mentioned, sort of……….
Very informative and insightful thanks. I’d like to put the Euro “elite” on a diet of worms instead of their usual caviar.
LOL!
Is there danger? Do I think I am red pilled?
Opening one’s eyes, analysing and talking about what one sees, the corruption, injustices, myths and misconceptions, can only be one step in understanding. We can then see, but another pill may be needed to open our minds.
My article can easily be perceived as simple, clever dick, crap. Yes all of those. But before I, and you, start beating me about the head, consider the value of entertainment. Laughter, humour and the abstract have their value. I wince at the flippant, smart ass replies I have made, but we are only human. Think of me what you will. That is not what this should be about.
Some points must be put straight.
Had it not been for our Judaeo-Cristian history, it is my belief we would be in a far worse place than we are now. Consequently when I talk of ‘The Holy Roman Empire’ or Roman Catholicism in general it must not be to the detriment of those who try to improve their lives through religion. The key is reform without that there is a problem.
The religion that maintained human intellect arts and kept Europeans sane through the Dark Ages to the Renaissance was the very religion I chastise and claim, guilty. Was Charlemagne a hero of European history, or not? The more one learns the less one knows.
There is no doubt about it, there was and is corruption in religion. Is there danger here in simple thinking?
That brings me conveniently to the second point. We are what we are and where we are, a ‘mongrel race of rebels’. Is there danger? We should have nothing to fear. We can be proud of our culture and patriotic, without being xenophobic and racist. There is no doubt about it, what we cannot be is smug. The British have made some horrendous mistakes. Could it be possible that we are not as good as we think we are?
When spaceship UK leaves planet EU we will have a long way to go, but we will not be leaving anyone behind.
We will ‘demonstrate the value of diversity, the entrepreneurial spirit, and freedom.’
We will not be defined by the colour of our skins but by our culture, our ethos, and our compassion.
Or maybe we will, what do I know?
Many Thanks Kim. – That is a fine synopsis of our history, and the once upon a time leadership of Christian values that in many cases just doesn’t exist today. ….. My only addition would be upon the idea of some sort of Crusade to do away with the stupidity of an over powerful EU ! – It will not be necessary due to their financial thinking errors, prevalent within the EU’s Commission. – It has built-in destruction if we just wait and see !
Our job is now to build up the UK of GB. – By world trade, including the EU block if they wish to agree, but to do it in exclusion to the EU if their self imposed rules take presidency over common sense. ….. Our only interest in Brussels, ( without trade agreement ), should be to position ourselves as clear as possible from the consequences of its failure !
Apparently the late Jo Cox said that there is more that unites us than divides us.
What worries me is that our Englishness and uniqueness is being slowly (like the Fabian tortoise) changed and undermined and has already been undermined by the EU: not that it did not start a lot sooner and was promoted by the main parties who imposed multi-culturalism upon us by punitive legislation..Look at how many aliens now play for England’s rugby team.
I fear that the next big hurdle in our fight is the Constitution Commission which the Queen’s speech mentioned, Who else amongst you readers is seriously interested in this matter?
If we have not recognised already (e.g by imposed multi-culturalism) that we have a fake democracy called the party system and that we have a fake constitution where our Monarch has lost all power under the law and is just a tool of the establishment, then we have a long road ahead.
I recently exchanged words with a former very senior Civil Servant who was present alongside many recent Prime Ministers and therefore was in the thick of events.
As soon as I started to engage in serious points he closed down the conversation, secure in his fat pension and circle of cronies who will not rock the boat. That is what we are up against and a public who prefer their Soaps and their sport to much serious thought. In fact, so noisy is their background they have no space for quiet reflection.The preponderance of these suggests that “majority rule” or one man one vote ensures that politicians always win because they decide the game we play..
The only real alternative seems to be a concerted drive by we thinkers to tell the Commission how we feel otherwise the “elective dictatorship” will silently slither onwards, unopposed and unreformed.
”Look at how many aliens now play for England’s rugby team”.
I noticed that too – I think it is called ‘global warming’.
Constitutional reform is very, very important, I agree Martin. I worry a lot about a Constitution Commission and suspect it will be packed with all the wrong people ie establishment cronies, left liberal quangocrats and Shami Chakrobatis.
Do we need any more than a refreshed Bill of Rights 1689 and judicial oversight so any state persecuted individual can ensure the ruling caste does not ignore it as they have for the last six decades at least?
Democracy. We have 5 years in which untold damage can ensue . 5 years of stability. Oh Dear ? Or maybe Great ? OR Reform ? But we only have 2 partys.and they are identical. Why ?. We have one Civil service. Incredibly important. But only 1 ? Another party will grow into being.It is needed there is a gap in the market.
Only incredible and unbelievable stupidity has stopped UKIP ( And i include Nigel and his ” Advisers ” if indeed they did.).
Our country and people are rudderless again. I look to Nigel again ( But not as you know him )
I wish I could discuss UKIP with you. I have my own feelings. But, yes there is a vacuum which must be filled. ‘We cannae change the Laws of Physics’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAmjnxF7uJM
It may take longer than thirty minutes!!
Thank you TGS.
The Brexit Party still exists but in what form I know not, except to say that I received notification a couple of days ago that I need to renew my ‘registered supporter’ status by paying £25.00 for the forthcoming year. The trouble is Nigel Farage said on Good Morning Britain the other day that he would be doing other things like his LBC programme and going to the USA to do whatever, and would put TBP under a ‘care and maintenance’ regime just in case it is needed again in the future. As a constituency campaign coordinator I have heard absolutely nothing about how the party will go forward. I am not happy with this ‘registered supporter’ status UKIP on the hand still exists and whilst Batten and Braine have gone and various NEC members have been dismissed, it seems to be still riven with disputes and in fighting. All very depressing. There is now indeed a vacuum, and who will fill it, I am not quite sure. An amalgamation of the two might be an idea, but with total rebranding with a proper membership status with all the rights that it entails etc etc, Is this asking for too much.
English Democrats?
A very interesting and stimulating article.
It seems correct, Religions and businesses are not democratic. So perhaps they should be made so; or limited by more than ownership.or belief.. BUt then so should politics, which it patently isn’t…. By means of various devices. And we are correct in describing political partys as businesses, that is exactly what they are With all the same benefits and evils…
An interesting discussion can ensue, if one likes.
An interesting article thank you. I’m afraid my school history lessons ended with Jethro Tull if I remember correctly as we were restricted to 8 ‘O’ levels in those days and I chose Geography. However I now wonder if that was the correct choice as I have more recently become interested again.
As I have said many times, the destruction of the EU is an absolute necessity for the future of ourselves and, more importantly, those who will come after us. We need to be on our guard until the glorious day when that happens.
I agree Jack. There are many ways I could answer. I do not want anymore 1980 b****y 4. Are we now hiving off Europe to become a part of Oceania? We must destroy the EU and free more of our friends in Europe. Big is not beautiful!