Can David Kurten (as leader) turn around UKIP’s dire fortunes to grow, win elections and challenge the TINOs (Tories in Name only), Labour (aka Champagne Socialists of Islington) and the EU/PC fanatical Lib Dems? I believe, based on what I’ve seen and heard so far, that David is our best hope.
The ruling establishment is the destroyer of so much of what we cherish in our country (and the natural opponent of UKIP). Over many years, through incompetence, deceit and following their own self-interests and agendas, they have betrayed the British people, especially the good, honest hard working people; the forgotten people. David is well aware of this injustice, and is focused on fighting back on many issues in the interests of all the British people. He has considerable depth of relevant knowledge which often shows itself in subtle ways whilst talking and writing.
Politics is a savage jungle where the other side is deceitful and treacherous, and basically holds all the cards. Through their fellow-travellers they virtually control the main-stream media. UKIP’s new leader will get ruthlessly savaged as soon as his or her head rises above the parapet. David will not be an easy target for them to hit, courageous enough to withstand the total onslaught, and able to fire back winning responses.
For a small player like UKIP, in this jungle speed and innovation are essential. The big beasts are not going down because UKIP has the resources to out-shout, out-spend and out-canvass them etc. These resources do not exist. They can only be defeated through adaptation to being better suited to the electorate than they are, and through being able to find and exploit their weaknesses. David seems to naturally empathise with ordinary people, understand what they are thinking, and he puts it easily into words.
Unleashing the latent potential that is in all of us and collectively within UKIP must be a priority for the new leader. Being approachable and accessible are essential if barriers are to be overcome and not built up. David’s background as a teacher working here and overseas must equip him with unique insights, attitude and track record for getting the most out of people. And so far, David and his team have shown to me that they are easily approachable and accessible; much more likely to say ‘yes go ahead’ than ‘no’ or ignoring you completely, or just wanting you to do as you are told. I think that this collaborative and empowering attitude is going to rub off onto all of us. It is a different mind-set from that of a politician, who would only want to unload and never to listen. We all need to be able to learn, teach, support and work with each other. David is most likely to put you and me first in UKIP and be a worthy role model.
David’s background as a scientist and teacher is useful in other ways as well. He is used to observing, analysing, drawing logical conclusions, and then using this information to get results. This beats blind ideology, guesswork and muddling through any day. And teaching has brought with it an ability to communicate well and inspire others, helping them to learn and improve. Party members and the British people are increasingly disillusioned – we need to believe in ourselves again, to be inspired by what is possible, and find that as ordinary people we can acquire the skills and motivation to do extraordinary things. We need a coach, mentor and friend rather than to be accessories to a great one-person band.
He has earned the respect and endorsement of Arron Banks and Lord Pearson, which presumably is not an easy thing to do. Based on their experience, they must obviously see David’s potential as a leader (compared to the other worthy candidates) and how this fits in with the needs of UKIP within the political climate in this country. They will also have considered how well they can work together. David then seems most able to form alliances with other like-minded individuals and organisations both in this country and overseas. We really all need to work together where there is common ground, common objectives and obvious advantages.
Perhaps William Shakespeare summed up the top qualities most needed now:
In peace there’s nothing so becomes a man
As modest stillness and humility:
But when the blast of war blows in our ears,
Then imitate the action of the tiger;
Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood,
Disguise fair nature with hard-favour’d rage;
Before Harfleur, Act 3, scene 1, Henry V,
I quite like him, he’d be a good compromise candidate. But it would be a compromise.
If David Kurten became UKIP leader, I just like the idea of seeing the liberal-left media frothing at the mouth at the thought of him being the first ‘BME’ (or whatever bullsh*t expression is the flavour of the day) leader of a political party in Britain.
“WHAT? A black man? Leading a disgusting racist far-right party?” 😀
I once found myself standing next to David Kurten at one of our conferences, in a queue which had stalled. Making small talk, I said something fairly innocuous and he turned to look at me, presumably decided I didn’t merit his attention, and turned away again without speaking. It wasn’t that almost forgotten discourtesy, however, which cost him my vote because I wouldn’t vote for him anyway.
I dismissed him as even a possibility because his false jocularity really grates. He always reminds me of a new teacher, nervously facing what he’s been told is the worst behaved class in the school, and attempting to ingratiate himself with them. He loses me before he really gets started.
Yet l had the opposite experience at Bournemouth last year. DK struck up polite conversation with me for no other reason than to be pleasant. This is just an opposing viewpoint for what its worth.
DK is the best candidate.
Mass immigration is the most serious threat to the UK, as replacing the indigenous Brits will help the Establishment in a) Winning a second EU referendum and b) eradicating this country’s Christian past. This will lead to the very real threat of an Islamic UK. I wish the new UKIP leader well, and I hope the party can get behind the new leader as Britain needs a united front against the treacherous LibLabCon.
David Kurten as a matter of urgency please raise the issue of criminal gang violence against political meetings (eg YI in Sheffiled) with Mayor Khan. It is obvious to me that London and Birmingham are the epicentres of a web of corruption and vice by front groups such as the criminal gangs calling themselves ‘antifa’ and others calling themselves Hate Not Hope. Then of course there is the long established criminal enterprise called I believe “Socialst Scrounger” who sell a newspaper dedicated to destroying British culture. these are the typical criminal tactics of marxist since the Bolshevik seizure of power from the democratically elected government in Imperial Russia.
The crimes these people advocate include threats of violence,of arson, riotous assembly,extortion,sex slavery of children, assault and battery of people who do not support them (classed ridiculously as ‘enemies of the people’); also criminal enterprises; damage to property (eg in Hamburg similar criminal groups destroyed ‘capitalist shops and cafes’ to the tune of €5million.); also support for illegal entry of aliens into the UK.
It is an utter outrage that such criminal activity is accepted by the liblabcon fools in the name of democracy. These criminal gangs hate democracy because they can never ever win through the ballot box.
I think it has to be Kurten, Reece Evens or Waters and who ever wins must have the other two in their team
At this stage, DK would have been better served writing his own article.
Agree 100%!
No emoji?
On the contrary from previous comments, the final paragraph has made me extremely interested in DK.
I hope through his education experience he will be the one to tackle “relevance” i.e. The indoctrination of our children and population in EU “THINK”, until that is got under control, we, as a nation will never truly leave the EU
How ever did you find the stamina to reach the final paragraph?
Anti-nausea pills?
And how will he change the indoctrination of our children in schools?
By winning a local parish council seat? That’s really going to change things.
With such rubbish written above DK has lost my interest let alone most of the public, but yet the march to power we continue!
Saw most candidates yesterday. A report has been sent to UKIPD. I would prefer a joint Henry and David team. No too bothered which way round though Henry would do best at strategy, policy and reorganisation as nominal leader with David as deputy handling the PR and media. It would also split the MSM’s fire. Collins and her colleagues would make good spokespeople. Quite how well they would all get on is another question. Loyalty to the leader would be essential this time. I have advised my branch accordingly, asking a colleague who may have a different perspective to add her own views to the circular. It’s our members decision.
An East Midlands branch Chairman.
Eddie. Speaking as a UKIP district councillor and the (Independent) Vice Chairman of one of the largest English parishes, I can assure you that parish councillors can do great deal for their communities, the job is what you make of it. In addition the responsibilities of Town and Parish councils are constantly and regularly increasing as the senior councils shed them to save costs. Making changes and improvements is not all about party politics and at the lower levels, you stand a better chance of being judged by what you do, not what you say.
The point I’m making icini with DK as leader is that the party will sink to new lows. So forget changing the education system and get real. We might only win a parish council seat under his leadership.
Also why are you advising members in your branch how to vote? Free and fair election?
MEMO TO DAVID KURTEN
As a matter of priority David you must sack Nigel Moore. He is obviously a whittle plant in your camp to undermine your cause.
MESSAGE TO NIGEL MOORE
Sorry but dont contact us – if we need someone to undermine the labour party we’ll call you
What a lot of waffle
Couldn’t agree more. This must be the most ineffective article ever written in support of a candidate.
The fawning, gushing praise is actually harmful to David’s cause.
Yuk.