Freedom allows the cultivation of imagination. Without freedom the cognitive processes become dull and apathetic. There is another attribute of freedom. It provides the opportunity for critical analysis.
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*****Talkathon*****
The new activity that will sweep the Nation
Yes folks, statistics show that you’ve all had enough!
People are leaving their homes in their droves!
Why? We asked.
One anxious person replied “to escape the television”.
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This is a proposal to by-pass the MSM and exploit the trend in gatherings for the reward of information and entertainment.
The letter posted below is an attempt to garner support from an expert speaker.
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Dear ******
As you know there is great anguish at the moment about the obfuscation, obstruction and deceit in the guise of delivering Brexit.
The majority who have asked for their sovereignty returned are frustrated. We cannot to put up with this, and must continue being positive, innovative, and responsive to our beliefs, continually finding ways to inform and persuade.
Many realise that there is great partiality in the Main Stream Media. I have always extolled the use of Leaflets and Pamphlets to counter the lies that are being told. There seems little appetite for that method of dissemination of information. Those leaflets I have seen appear to take a tribal stance referring to Leavers and Remainers. People have had enough tribalism.
I have an idea that may work to give exposure to alternative information and views, countering the propaganda that we are being subjected to. I would like to know your thoughts on my idea of holding public talks. I do realise that you and others have given talks and lectures, but you may decide that my idea puts a different slant on this. Please take the time to consider my proposal.
I have noticed that UK cinema admissions have been on the rise over the last twenty years and are now at levels not seen for 45 years. Is it possible that people want to go out and get away from their lounge televisions? That people want to go into the real world and enjoy a ‘night out’ testing their perceptions and thought processes. There could be a trend towards active involvement attending live events for a way of experiencing the ambiance of a venue and escaping the virtual reality of online information.
Recently I attended an event that was billed as a ‘debate’. It was organised by an ex-LibDem MP. The two debaters were the organiser and an ex-Tory MEP. This was not a pleasant meeting and the audience was subjected to an onslaught of pro-EU propaganda which was put in a very condescending way, attacking those who disagreed.
If they could organise an event like this why can’t ordinary people, frustrated with the media bias on politically based topical subjects, do the same?
My idea was to have, most importantly, a non-party event allowing a platform for speakers with Alternative Information. That would present topics perceived as distorted, poorly covered, or ignored by the MSM. It is important for speakers not to represent political parties as this may put off involvement from the public who have, I believe, had enough of politicians plying for support. Far better to put across an alternative perspective by supplying people with information that is new to them, based on that alone and without the possible stigmatism of any individual party meeting.
Examples of the types of subjects that could be entertained are
- Climate Change and CO2
- Political Correctness and Freedom of Speech.
- Free Trade and Protectionism
- The Pros and Cons of Social media
- Localism
- Social Responsibility and Ownership
- Pollution in the 21st Century
- Democracy and Lobbying
As you can see there could be lots of subjects, some of which are controversial, others have facets and perspectives, which need to be aired in public.
By allowing people with the expertise and experience to speak out, the public can realise that the full story is not being presented to them on the television or in the newspapers.
The promotion of these events can be at a local level by leafleting and advertising. I would like to see two talks in one evening session, with an interval for refreshments.
For that purpose, I have made inquiries about the hire of a large hall. The one in mind is ** ****’* Hall in ********. It can hold over 250 seated audience. Even at £3 per head, if 60 people turned up the event would be financially viable.
There is, of course, one ingredient missing and that is the speakers.
Yes, that is why I am asking you, if you would be prepared to give a 30 or 45-minute presentation. I could not pay you but could possibly offer you something towards expenses depending on the turnout. The reward would be to inform and persuade people to think, to question and to realise that there is more than what is told.
There could also be an opportunity to have leaflets, information and contact details of various organisations, parties and groups who do not fit into the Establishment agenda.
The only risk to you would be a small turnout rendering your effort and enthusiasm impractical.
We are living in difficult times. This may seem a tenuous effort to inform, but some very successful ventures have started with little apparent potential and we must try.
For my part, I will be committed to this if I can encourage capable people to give presentations.
You may have some conditions or concerns which I would be very pleased to discuss with you. You are the first person I have approached.
The function will be organised by an ‘Association of Common Political Interests’.
By providing unbiased information people are better able to make informed decisions. Let us open people’s minds and counter the games being played.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours Sincerely
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The Idea a good one and there is a need for people to have the chance to be heard.
I don’t think that cinemas are the right medium, owing to traveling and weather.
My suggestion is to use the idea of a Shadow Parliament, but from a local perspective, such as a County so that there is a local perspective on what is debated in the Westminster Parliament and the National Assemblies. of Scotland. Wales and Northern Ireland.
This gives you seventy plus regions to use. A speaker would explain the motion being debated, and there would a debate among those who had something say as well as a vote on the motion.
My cinema is Utube etc. So I think the internet would be the place to operate from, and using local pubs/hotels/ halls to record the debate.
As it would be non party political debate with Common Sense and Good Manners protocols, the word Practicalitics comes to mind.
As for a name: The Peoples Practicalitic Shadow Parliament (Devon) PPSP for short.
Those are my thoughts for now.
The letter looks like it is something written by Ivan Rogers.
Too long, and the opening line will turn off any remainer – straight into the round filing cabinet. That’s where many of us would put unsolicited mail.
Suggestion:- Reduce to fit on an A4 sheet that has the addresses, date, dear xxx, and yours xxx in place. That leaves about half a page to accommodate say three paragraphs.
The letter allows me to show where I am coming from for the article. Yes, Biscott is right the letter is too long for practical purposes and would create conflict with those who want to stay in the EU.
Can we afford to be apologetic or sympathetic with Remainets? Yes again. If we are to persuade then we have to start with discourse. That requires some give to open debate.
My experience is that their reasons amount to the fear that has been imposed or the benefits of visa less travel. But we must be inclusive.(except the LibLabCon Party.)
My purpose is to encourage people to question. Those who I will ask will be those who are passionate about their subject, often who see an injustice with the excepted story provided by TPTB and of course the MSM.
I may or may not be pushing at an open door.
There is another purpose which transcends Brexit and that is action, however acedemic it may seem, to claw back some of the Responsibility and Caring for society that is being lost.
We hear about ‘The Iron Lady’ but she was as bad as all the others in undermining Social Responsibility. That is what upsets but is not identified.
We must be imaginative and use any method we can to wake people from apathy and remove the spell of corruption. Our culture must be defended with fervour.
IMHO we don’t need orators or speakers or politicians or activists or the convinced. or sincere or charismatic.
We need Teachers and text books. Facts beyond reproach or question, be it by lawyers or governments. . Perhaps from the Profs of proper universities . Not Charlatens.
There are a lot of mad people out there . Often sounding believable. In the absense of the truth, who is there to believe. I watched a person on BBC this morning, It was frighteningly wrong.
Even leaflets to bring sanity into discussions. Again not political/commercial. Do es anybody remember Cigarette cards Perfect.
Cadbury’s Chocolate Cards ? H & F chocolate cards. ? Beer Mats.? Marmite wrappers ( Ecologically factual )
If memory serves UKIP, Junior UKIP and Wetherspoons have all already utilized beer mats for this purpose.
“Less talk, more action”
Like yourself, I’m tired of people making their grand speeches, promising this and saying that.
But I feel there is too much talk, and not enough actual action.
DO something, rather than just talking about doing something.
This is why I have a modicum of respect for Robin Tilbrook of the English Democrats party. Granted, I do not agree with everything in their manifesto, and he has not enjoyed the same level of public exposure as other leaders of political parties do. But rather than just making grand speeches, he is actually DOING SOMETHING, by challenging the Government through the law courts.
Another video talking about the hypocrisy of the BBC. Such language from an ex police officer!
“Virtue signaling.. Again.”
https://youtu.be/z5C5cFitUto