<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965</id><updated>2012-02-20T03:50:14.979Z</updated><title type='text'>defender</title><subtitle type='html'>"If you will not fight for the right when you can easily win without bloodshed; if you will not fight when your victory will be sure and not too costly; you may come to the moment when you will have to fight with all the odds against you and only a small chance of survival. There may even be a worse case: you may have to fight when there is no hope of victory, because it is better to perish than to live as slaves."  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The writer thinks not.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In making the case that ‘the law’ benefits our society as a whole but ‘statutes’ benefit special interest groups and have become a negative factor in our lives let me first put forward my views as to what the differences between laws and statutes are. Here follows a summary of my interpretation of the differences (not necessarily in order of importance, sometimes repeated and definitely not exhaustive) – please feel free to challenge me if you disagree.&lt;br /&gt;Warning: My assumptions are based on my own logic and reasoning – I have the benefit of not having been ‘trained’ to think like a barrister or a solicitor – in fact I have not been ‘trained’ to think like anybody – I tend to think for myself, which it appears very few people do these days… most preferring it seems to being ‘guided’ conveniently to the same conclusions as the ruling elite – some might call it brainwashing, I wouldn’t be so rude. I invite you to think for yourself and make your own conclusions as to whether you think my assumptions are correct.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The basis of my thinking is that no individual on this planet has the right (or authority) to tell any other individual what to do unless they have given their consent. We are governed by consent. But we give our consent unwittingly – and that is how they control us. Withhold your consent and you take back control of your life.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Statutes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- All Acts of Parliament are ‘statutes’ known variously as legislation, regulations or rules. They are not laws. Statutes are often incorrectly referred to as laws by ‘trained’ barristers and solicitors, but the correct interpretation would be ‘black letter law’ (meaning statutes) which are distinguishable from ‘law’ i.e. common law – and for a purpose, the purpose being that statutes and laws are different. If Acts of Parliament were laws they would be called ‘Laws of Parliament.’ Parliament knows the distinction which it quite rightly maintains. Look at any Act of Parliament and you will notice the absence of the word law – that will give you the first clue that there is a difference. Parliament maintains the distinction between statutes and laws because those ‘in the know’ use this knowledge for their personal benefit.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- A ‘statute’ is defined as a rule or regulation of a society – they are edicts of legislation used to govern that society. Statutes are subject to the consent of the society – and this is individual consent and not collective consent. We belong to society as a matter of choice.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- The distinction between a law and a statute is that a law applies equally to us all but statutes can be made to favour one sector of society over others, for example, people with disabilities are given preferential parking privileges (which is fair enough) and politicians have given themselves special dispensations re their expenses which the rest of us do not have (which is outrageous).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- There is a compulsion to obey laws. Laws defend our freedoms and liberties and through them we live in peace and harmony with our neighbours. Failure to comply with laws would render an individual an outlaw. If you do not respect the law then it can afford you no protection.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Obeying statutes is voluntary i.e. with our consent. Any individual can withdraw their consent to being governed (controlled) by the statutes of a society. This might involve their exclusion from that society and the loss of benefits, but when the imposition of the liabilities outweighs the benefits, then that might be a price worth paying. The choice is and should be yours.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Consent must be given by the individual and not by a collective on behalf of the individual – this would be dictatorship by the majority. There is no freedom in having to do whatever you are told. Each individual must have the absolute right to give and withhold their consent. This is the basis of our constitution – individual freedoms.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Government is elected into ‘office’ not ‘power’ as they frequently like to claim.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- The ultimate constraint on the abuse of authority (office) is the peoples ability to withdraw their consent to being governed – and at any time, not just at elections. Without consent, authority enforced becomes power and government then becomes tyrannical. We never give ‘power’ to those we elect, we merely give them authority to act on our behalf. Today’s governing bodies are slowly mutating into tyrannies, because they are ignoring the principles of consent and are securing ‘power’ for themselves.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- The ‘divine right of kings’ was destroyed by rebellion – we are now living under the yoke of the ‘divine right of politicians’ who saw fit to pass the Lisbon Treaty against the will of the people.  Lawful Rebellion is a right – and the means by which we deal with the abuse of office.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- A rejection of statutes does not imply a rejection of the law. A rejection of statutes is a rejection of governance. It is for those governing to make sure that the statutes they make are acceptable. The distinction between laws and statutes has been lost in the fog of time. Many long-in-the-tooth ‘legal’ practitioners will argue that statutes are laws – but if statutes were laws they would be described as such to avoid ambiguity.  The ‘legal’ profession has failed in its duty to maintain and understand the distinction between laws and statutes – through ignorance – but also because ignorance of the distinction has given the ‘legal’ profession enhanced authority – why would they promote knowledge of the difference? It isn’t in their interest to do so. It is after all, the legal profession that now runs the court system – with magistrates (our representatives) having been pushed to the side by statute. (The Magistrate Court Act 1980). Magistrates having been made subservient to the decision of the legal adviser in court. This was a power-grab statute.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Statutes do not apply equally to us all. Some sectors of society are given preferable treatment under statutes. Politicians for example have given themselves pension provisions which the rest of us can only dream of. The EU common agriculture policy (a statute) rewards wealthy land owners – but not tenant farmers. The police can park on double yellow lines (which we are told is dangerous) when they are on duty – we can’t when we are on duty (at work).  Special interest groups often benefit from statutes – banks being a notable example. Politicians on leaving politics will often be rewarded by these special interest groups by way of generous salaries, director’s fees and perks as a ‘thank you’ for passing preferential legislation.  A disproportionately large number of ex-Ministers of the Crown now work (I use that word advisedly) for the banks. Some would describe this as a ‘perk’ I have another word in mind.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- If a statute is passed transferring their authority (to Brussels for example) – we can withdraw our consent because such an act is unlawful.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- It has become the habit of the legal profession to describe statutes as laws. Habits, no matter how entrenched do not however create facts. Statutes are not laws.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- If statutes become overly prescriptive, restrictive, onerous and oppressive – the people not only have a right to withdraw their consent – they have an obligation and a duty to do so in order to defend themselves against tyrannical power.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Statutes are supposed to protect society and help in fair and just governance, but from time to time (over centuries) statutes mutate to become more oppressive and work against the wider interest of the community and invariable benefit small sections of society. During these times these groups will work hard to defend the privileges they have accumulated for themselves – invariably at our expense.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Without statutes we have greater freedoms. The ruling class do not like ordinary people having too many freedoms, it makes them nervous as it has the potential to rock their boat, thus there is always the tendency to inflict more regulations than is necessary – in order to keep control.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Statutes refer to Acts of Parliament and legislation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Statutes do not protect – they are used to keep control.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Statutes are often unjust – they can be punitive, unfair, unreasonably prescriptive and authoritarian.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- We are all equal in the eyes of the law.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- We are not all equal in the eyes of statutes.&lt;br /&gt;Law&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Law refers to common law.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Laws are always just – they protect our rights and freedoms.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Law is based on principles – statutes are based on practicalities, albeit not always fairly assessed.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Laws take time to evolve and remain for long periods of time. Statutes often come and go on a whim.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Laws may be taken into statutes but if repealed in statute they remain in force in law.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Lawful refers to the law. Legal refers to legislation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Laws are used to keep the peace.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Without law we have anarchy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- The people make the law – by acceptance and validation by jury decisions.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Nobody is above the law.  The law applies equally to us all.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Parliament does not make law – it makes legislation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Judges do not make the law – they interpret legislation and keep a record of laws.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Our constitution is the foundation of our law. Most in the legal profession are not even taught about our constitution – that should tell you all you need to know about where this is taking us.&lt;br /&gt;Courts, Judges And Juries&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- If Parliament made a statute and a man charged with an offence of breaking that regulation was found not guilty – that statute would be struck down. A Jury is not beholden to the system. A judge is. A jury is thus more reliable than a judge in the handing down of justice.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Judges can be bought, blackmailed, intimidated (and have been). It is easier to corrupt a judge than a whole jury. Our jury system is protected by our constitution. It is our right to be tried by jury.  The jury system protects us from arbitrary power and bent judges.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Statutes must be in harmony with the common laws to be enforceable. If unfair statutes are pursued by the authorities a defendant can nominate to be tried by jury – which in seeing the injustice of the statute (and the potential of themselves being its victim) would find the defendant not guilty and thus strike down the statute. This is the power of a jury. Power belongs to the people.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Common law trumps statutes. Some in the legal profession have been heard to take a contrary view… but common sense tells us that common law is and must be superior. If a government passed legislation making itself permanent i.e. declaring itself a dictatorship (as Hitler did) – the people could act on their common law right to withdraw their consent to being governed – putting government back in its box – common law thus trumping a statute. (Common sense).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- The jury is the highest authority in the land – but beneath the law.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- A jury can stand in judgment of anybody… nobody is above the law. (Charles I could verify this.)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- If the government makes legislation and a jury thinks it is unjust, through finding a defendant not guilty they are able to demonstrate the authority of the jury over government.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- A judge cannot direct a jury in its decisions – many try but in so doing they are in breach of the law. Judges must not lead a jury to a decision. A judge must only give direction in the interpretation of the law. The jury is entirely independent of the judge. The jury must make its own mind up and not be lead by a judge.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- The people make the law through the validation or the rejection of statutes. Juries re-validate or dispense with old established laws through their verdicts.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Juries are the people’s protection against the arbitrary power of the ruling class. Juries are a common law right and are protected by our constitution – they cannot be tampered with by government, although it has done so, their meddling is unlawful. The removal of jury trials is unlawful and unconstitutional.  The ‘powers that be’ are desperately trying to dismantle our jury system – to secure more ‘power’ for themselves. What we are witnessing is a blatant power grab by the political establishment… which we must challenge.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Magistrates Courts have become statute courts… mostly ignorant of and thus ignoring our common law rights.  We must enter these courts and claim back our common law rights and push back the imposition of over-zealous regulations. We do this by claiming common law jurisdiction in these courts. Through this process we claw back our power from the government. Governments use the court system to enforce its control.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Magistrates and judges make rulings on their interpretation of statutes and laws – their decisions are not always fair. Juries give verdicts on the basis of their interpretation of justice and are mostly fair.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Magistrates are now trained to do the bidding of the legal adviser in court. It is questionable that they have any real value in the absence of autonomy and with limited discretion. Magistrate’s courts are being closed down in large numbers and so-called justice is being delivered by Royal Mail in the form of ‘Penalty Charge Notices’ imposed upon us by statutes. These may be legal, but they are not lawful. PCN’s are enforced with our consent (unwittingly) – withhold your consent and they cannot be enforced. Our law (specifically – the Petition and Declaration of Rights) forbids fines and forfeiture without justice in a court. The Judge that ruled that a PCN is not a fine may have had ‘other things’ on his mind when he made that ruling. (see 30 above). PCN’s are unlawful.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Magistrate’s autonomy and full discretion must be returned to them and legal advisers subjugated to the authority of magistrates once more. PCN’s must be abandoned as an unlawful instrument of oppression.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- If a defendant claims his ‘common law’ (or inalienable) rights in a court – it becomes a common law court.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The courts belong to the people – they do not belong to the ushers, private security personnel,l magistrates, legal advisers, district or circuit judges – most of whom have forgotten or probably never knew this.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Our Monarch represents the power of the people (not the government) in our courts. The courts do not get their authority from the government. Magistrates and judges give allegiance to Her Majesty – they are in effect submitting to the power and authority of the people – don’t forget that.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Neither judge nor legal adviser can tell us by whom we can be represented – (they certainly try). The ‘right of audience’ that is claimed by the legal profession in a court (but denied to you and I) – is a ‘statute’ imposed upon us, unwittingly and with our consent – and not written by the legal fraternity. I would call this ‘a protection racket.’&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- The courts are there to serve the interest of justice… they are being used as tools to extract money from us. We need to get them working in the interest of justice for the majority, not  as revenue collection agencies for the ruling elite.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- In each magistrate’s court there is an automatic right to appeal… without any reason given. This projects the case into a higher court where a jury trial will be available.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- The withholding of a jury trial is unlawful. It is a deliberate power grab and an attempt to subvert common law to statutes – this is the thin end of a very thick (and dangerous) wedge.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- In claiming common law jurisdiction in court – statutes cannot be imposed without the consent of the defendant. The defendant is often tricked into consent – thus converting the court back to a statute court (also called an admiralty court).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- You do not need permission to claim common law rights – you declare them – it is your right to do so.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- If anybody tries to deny you your common law rights in court – they are in contempt of court… and that includes judges.&lt;br /&gt;Consent&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Consent is often given by the individual due to ignorance of the fact that their consent can be withheld and their assumption of the existence of the authority of others over them. If the people found out that they can reject oppressive statutes… by withholding their consent – the ruling class would panic – because they would lose control.  Watch this space.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- A loss of control by the ruling class would not result in anarchy – it would merely result in a shift of power – back to the people where it belongs. This process is underway as a consequence of our greater understanding of the difference between laws and statutes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- The European Communities Act 1972 – is a statute. It is unlawful because it is contrary to our constitution which guarantees our right to self-governance. Just because the political establishment refuses to acknowledge and obey our constitution and the rule of law – does not make them invalid. If they ignore our constitution and the rule-of-law then we have a right (and a duty) to ignore their statutes… all of their statutes… including the ones giving them the authority to tax us.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- This writer is not a member (citizen) of the European Union – because membership is determined by consent and I am withholding my consent to being governed by a foreign power.&lt;br /&gt;Government&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Governments do not make, nor can they change laws. They make and change legislation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Governments are not above the law (they clearly think they are) – but they can and do make themselves exempt from (i.e. they are above) the provisions of statutes. It is probable that because they know they are above statutes (which they are – they make them) that they have come to assume they are also above the law This demonstrates how important it is to know the difference.&lt;br /&gt;KNOW THE LAW – your freedom depends on it&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This author is not opposed to ‘statutes’ per se – he is opposed to the abuse of the use of statutes which has reached staggering proportions. Statutes are now used to override and nullify our laws and put power in the hands of the governing elite… but only because we allow it. Our freedoms are our right – but we must be prepared to defend them when they are being snatched from us from right under our noses.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;http://pjcjournal.wordpress.com/common-law-vs-statutes/&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-5926363294054605853?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/5926363294054605853/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=5926363294054605853' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/5926363294054605853'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/5926363294054605853'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2011/03/common-law-vs-statues.html' title='COMMON LAW  vs STATUES'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-4988367549376065189</id><published>2010-11-01T17:16:00.002Z</published><updated>2010-11-01T17:19:23.573Z</updated><title type='text'>LIVING BY THE RULE OF LAW</title><content type='html'>http://www.ukcolumn.org/articles/living-rule-law&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Roger Hayes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Few of us would disagree that the world would be a better place if we all lived by the rule-of-law – but can the same be said about living by the rule of statute? The writer thinks not.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In making the case that ‘the law’ benefits our society as a whole but ‘statutes’ benefit special interest groups and have become a negative factor in our lives let me first put forward my views as to what the differences between laws and statutes are. Here follows a summary of my interpretation of the differences (not necessarily in order of importance, sometimes repeated and definitely not exhaustive) – please feel free to challenge me if you disagree.&lt;br /&gt;Warning: My assumptions are based on my own logic and reasoning – I have the benefit of not having been ‘trained’ to think like a barrister or a solicitor – in fact I have not been ‘trained’ to think like anybody – I tend to think for myself, which it appears very few people do these days... most preferring it seems to being ‘guided’ conveniently to the same conclusions as the ruling elite - some might call it brainwashing, I wouldn’t be so rude. I invite you to think for yourself and make your own conclusions as to whether you think my assumptions are correct.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The basis of my thinking is that no individual on this planet has the right (or authority) to tell any other individual what to do unless they have given their consent. We are governed by consent. But we give our consent unwittingly – and that is how they control us. Withhold your consent and you take back control of your life.&lt;br /&gt;Statutes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- All Acts of Parliament are ‘statutes’ known variously as legislation, regulations or rules. They are not laws. Statutes are often incorrectly referred to as laws by ‘trained’ barristers and solicitors, but the correct interpretation would be ‘black letter law’ (meaning statutes) which are distinguishable from ‘law’ i.e. common law - and for a purpose, the purpose being that statutes and laws are different. If Acts of Parliament were laws they would be called ‘Laws of Parliament.’ Parliament knows the distinction which it quite rightly maintains. Look at any Act of Parliament and you will notice the absence of the word law – that will give you the first clue that there is a difference. Parliament maintains the distinction between statutes and laws because those ‘in the know’ use this knowledge for their personal benefit.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- A ‘statute’ is defined as a rule or regulation of a society – they are edicts of legislation used to govern that society. Statutes are subject to the consent of the society – and this is individual consent and not collective consent. We belong to society as a matter of choice.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- The distinction between a law and a statute is that a law applies equally to us all but statutes can be made to favour one sector of society over others, for example, people with disabilities are given preferential parking privileges (which is fair enough) and politicians have given themselves special dispensations re their expenses which the rest of us do not have (which is outrageous).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- There is a compulsion to obey laws. Laws defend our freedoms and liberties and through them we live in peace and harmony with our neighbours. Failure to comply with laws would render an individual an outlaw. If you do not respect the law then it can afford you no protection.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Obeying statutes is voluntary i.e. with our consent. Any individual can withdraw their consent to being governed (controlled) by the statutes of a society. This might involve their exclusion from that society and the loss of benefits, but when the imposition of the liabilities outweighs the benefits, then that might be a price worth paying. The choice is and should be yours.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Consent must be given by the individual and not by a collective on behalf of the individual – this would be dictatorship by the majority. There is no freedom in having to do whatever you are told. Each individual must have the absolute right to give and withhold their consent. This is the basis of our constitution – individual freedoms.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Government is elected into ‘office’ not ‘power’ as they frequently like to claim.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- The ultimate constraint on the abuse of authority (office) is the peoples ability to withdraw their consent to being governed – and at any time, not just at elections. Without consent, authority enforced becomes power and government then becomes tyrannical. We never give ‘power’ to those we elect, we merely give them authority to act on our behalf. Today’s governing bodies are slowly mutating into tyrannies, because they are ignoring the principles of consent and are securing ‘power’ for themselves.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- The ‘divine right of kings’ was destroyed by rebellion – we are now living under the yoke of the ‘divine right of politicians’ who saw fit to pass the Lisbon Treaty against the will of the people.  Lawful Rebellion is a right - and the means by which we deal with the abuse of office.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- A rejection of statutes does not imply a rejection of the law. A rejection of statutes is a rejection of governance. It is for those governing to make sure that the statutes they make are acceptable. The distinction between laws and statutes has been lost in the fog of time. Many long-in-the-tooth ‘legal’ practitioners will argue that statutes are laws – but if statutes were laws they would be described as such to avoid ambiguity.  The ‘legal’ profession has failed in its duty to maintain and understand the distinction between laws and statutes – through ignorance - but also because ignorance of the distinction has given the ‘legal’ profession enhanced authority – why would they promote knowledge of the difference? It isn’t in their interest to do so. It is after all, the legal profession that now runs the court system – with magistrates (our representatives) having been pushed to the side by statute. (The Magistrate Court Act 1980). Magistrates having been made subservient to the decision of the legal adviser in court. This was a power-grab statute.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Statutes do not apply equally to us all. Some sectors of society are given preferable treatment under statutes. Politicians for example have given themselves pension provisions which the rest of us can only dream of. The EU common agriculture policy (a statute) rewards wealthy land owners – but not tenant farmers. The police can park on double yellow lines (which we are told is dangerous) when they are on duty – we can’t when we are on duty (at work).  Special interest groups often benefit from statutes – banks being a notable example. Politicians on leaving politics will often be rewarded by these special interest groups by way of generous salaries, director’s fees and perks as a ‘thank you’ for passing preferential legislation.  A disproportionately large number of ex-Ministers of the Crown now work (I use that word advisedly) for the banks. Some would describe this as a ‘perk’ I have another word in mind.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- If a statute is passed transferring their authority (to Brussels for example) – we can withdraw our consent because such an act is unlawful.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- It has become the habit of the legal profession to describe statutes as laws. Habits, no matter how entrenched do not however create facts. Statutes are not laws.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- If statutes become overly prescriptive, restrictive, onerous and oppressive – the people not only have a right to withdraw their consent – they have an obligation and a duty to do so in order to defend themselves against tyrannical power.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Statutes are supposed to protect society and help in fair and just governance, but from time to time (over centuries) statutes mutate to become more oppressive and work against the wider interest of the community and invariable benefit small sections of society. During these times these groups will work hard to defend the privileges they have accumulated for themselves – invariably at our expense.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Without statutes we have greater freedoms. The ruling class do not like ordinary people having too many freedoms, it makes them nervous as it has the potential to rock their boat, thus there is always the tendency to inflict more regulations than is necessary – in order to keep control.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Statutes refer to Acts of Parliament and legislation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Statutes do not protect – they are used to keep control.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Statutes are often unjust – they can be punitive, unfair, unreasonably prescriptive and authoritarian.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- We are all equal in the eyes of the law.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- We are not all equal in the eyes of statutes.&lt;br /&gt;Law&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Law refers to common law.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Laws are always just – they protect our rights and freedoms.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Law is based on principles – statutes are based on practicalities, albeit not always fairly assessed.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Laws take time to evolve and remain for long periods of time. Statutes often come and go on a whim.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Laws may be taken into statutes but if repealed in statute they remain in force in law.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Lawful refers to the law. Legal refers to legislation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Laws are used to keep the peace.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Without law we have anarchy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- The people make the law – by acceptance and validation by jury decisions.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Nobody is above the law.  The law applies equally to us all.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Parliament does not make law – it makes legislation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Judges do not make the law – they interpret legislation and keep a record of laws.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Our constitution is the foundation of our law. Most in the legal profession are not even taught about our constitution – that should tell you all you need to know about where this is taking us.&lt;br /&gt;Courts, Judges And Juries&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- If Parliament made a statute and a man charged with an offence of breaking that regulation was found not guilty – that statute would be struck down. A Jury is not beholden to the system. A judge is. A jury is thus more reliable than a judge in the handing down of justice.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Judges can be bought, blackmailed, intimidated (and have been). It is easier to corrupt a judge than a whole jury. Our jury system is protected by our constitution. It is our right to be tried by jury.  The jury system protects us from arbitrary power and bent judges.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Statutes must be in harmony with the common laws to be enforceable. If unfair statutes are pursued by the authorities a defendant can nominate to be tried by jury – which in seeing the injustice of the statute (and the potential of themselves being its victim) would find the defendant not guilty and thus strike down the statute. This is the power of a jury. Power belongs to the people.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Common law trumps statutes. Some in the legal profession have been heard to take a contrary view... but common sense tells us that common law is and must be superior. If a government passed legislation making itself permanent i.e. declaring itself a dictatorship (as Hitler did) – the people could act on their common law right to withdraw their consent to being governed – putting government back in its box - common law thus trumping a statute. (Common sense).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- The jury is the highest authority in the land – but beneath the law.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- A jury can stand in judgement of anybody... nobody is above the law. (Charles I could verify this.)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- If the government makes legislation and a jury thinks it is unjust, through finding a defendant not guilty they are able to demonstrate the authority of the jury over government.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- A judge cannot direct a jury in its decisions – many try but in so doing they are in breach of the law. Judges must not lead a jury to a decision. A judge must only give direction in the interpretation of the law. The jury is entirely independent of the judge. The jury must make its own mind up and not be lead by a judge.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- The people make the law through the validation or the rejection of statutes. Juries re-validate or dispense with old established laws through their verdicts.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Juries are the people’s protection against the arbitrary power of the ruling class. Juries are a common law right and are protected by our constitution - they cannot be tampered with by government, although it has done so, their meddling is unlawful. The removal of jury trials is unlawful and unconstitutional.  The ‘powers that be’ are desperately trying to dismantle our jury system – to secure more ‘power’ for themselves. What we are witnessing is a blatant power grab by the political establishment... which we must challenge.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Magistrates Courts have become statute courts... mostly ignorant of and thus ignoring our common law rights.  We must enter these courts and claim back our common law rights and push back the imposition of over-zealous regulations. We do this by claiming common law jurisdiction in these courts. Through this process we claw back our power from the government. Governments use the court system to enforce its control.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Magistrates and judges make rulings on their interpretation of statutes and laws - their decisions are not always fair. Juries give verdicts on the basis of their interpretation of justice and are mostly fair.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Magistrates are now trained to do the bidding of the legal adviser in court. It is questionable that they have any real value in the absence of autonomy and with limited discretion. Magistrate’s courts are being closed down in large numbers and so-called justice is being delivered by Royal Mail in the form of ‘Penalty Charge Notices’ imposed upon us by statutes. These may be legal, but they are not lawful. PCN’s are enforced with our consent (unwittingly) – withhold your consent and they cannot be enforced. Our law (specifically - the Petition and Declaration of Rights) forbids fines and forfeiture without justice in a court. The Judge that ruled that a PCN is not a fine may have had ‘other things’ on his mind when he made that ruling. (see 30 above). PCN’s are unlawful.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Magistrate’s autonomy and full discretion must be returned to them and legal advisers subjugated to the authority of magistrates once more. PCN’s must be abandoned as an unlawful instrument of oppression.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- If a defendant claims his ‘common law’ (or inalienable) rights in a court – it becomes a common law court.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The courts belong to the people - they do not belong to the ushers, private security personne,l magistrates, legal advisers, district or circuit judges – most of whom have forgotten or probably never knew this.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Our Monarch represents the power of the people (not the government) in our courts. The courts do not get their authority from the government. Magistrates and judges give allegiance to Her Majesty – they are in effect submitting to the power and authority of the people – don’t forget that.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Neither judge nor legal adviser can tell us by whom we can be represented - (they certainly try). The ‘right of audience’ that is claimed by the legal profession in a court (but denied to you and I) - is a ‘statute’ imposed upon us, unwittingly and with our consent – and not written by the legal fraternity. I would call this ‘a protection racket.’&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- The courts are there to serve the interest of justice... they are being used as tools to extract money from us. We need to get them working in the interest of justice for the majority, not  as revenue collection agencies for the ruling elite.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- In each magistrate’s court there is an automatic right to appeal... without any reason given. This projects the case into a higher court where a jury trial will be available.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- The withholding of a jury trial is unlawful. It is a deliberate power grab and an attempt to subvert common law to statutes – this is the thin end of a very thick (and dangerous) wedge.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- In claiming common law jurisdiction in court – statutes cannot be imposed without the consent of the defendant. The defendant is often tricked into consent – thus converting the court back to a statute court (also called an admiralty court).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- You do not need permission to claim common law rights – you declare them – it is your right to do so.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- If anybody tries to deny you your common law rights in court – they are in contempt of court... and that includes judges.&lt;br /&gt;Consent&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Consent is often given by the individual due to ignorance of the fact that their consent can be withheld and their assumption of the existence of the authority of others over them. If the people found out that they can reject oppressive statutes... by withholding their consent - the ruling class would panic – because they would lose control.  Watch this space.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- A loss of control by the ruling class would not result in anarchy – it would merely result in a shift of power – back to the people where it belongs. This process is underway as a consequence of our greater understanding of the difference between laws and statutes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- The European Communities Act 1972 – is a statute. It is unlawful because it is contrary to our constitution which guarantees our right to self-governance. Just because the political establishment refuses to acknowledge and obey our constitution and the rule of law – does not make them invalid. If they ignore our constitution and the rule-of-law then we have a right (and a duty) to ignore their statutes... all of their statutes... including the ones giving them the authority to tax us.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- This writer is not a member (citizen) of the European Union – because membership is determined by consent and I am withholding my consent to being governed by a foreign power.&lt;br /&gt;Government&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Governments do not make, nor can they change laws. They make and change legislation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- Governments are not above the law (they clearly think they are) – but they can and do make themselves exempt from (i.e. they are above) the provisions of statutes. It is probable that because they know they are above statutes (which they are – they make them) that they have come to assume they are also above the law This demonstrates how important it is to know the difference.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-4988367549376065189?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/4988367549376065189/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=4988367549376065189' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/4988367549376065189'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/4988367549376065189'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2010/11/living-by-rule-of-lawl.html' title='LIVING BY THE RULE OF LAW'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-5263075164867846863</id><published>2010-10-10T11:16:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2010-10-10T11:18:03.977+01:00</updated><title type='text'>Treason against the English</title><content type='html'>Treason against the English&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;English Bill Of Rights 1689&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Quote&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;‘’And I do declare That noe forreigne Prince Person Prelate, State or Potentate hath or ought to have any Jurisdiction Power Superiority Preeminence or Authoritie Ecclesiastical or Spiritual within this Realme Soe helpe me God.’’&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;ASSERTION OF OUR FREEBORN RIGHTS&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We the English assert our freeborn right to live without fear or threat from the government, state and foreign powers. And we recognise no oppressive laws nor foreign laws only Just laws made by and for the people in accordance with our English Declaration of Rights and its statutory form, the English Bill of rights. We are aware of, understand and acknowledge, that English common law has primacy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And declare our nations right to govern itself and defend our ancient and indubitable rights and liberties against internal and external powers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It is the duty and responsibility of parliament to protect these rights, liberties and the interests of the people both now and in the future, and not in anyway infringe, remove or be prejudiced against them. To do so is a breach of the Bill of Rights and unlawful.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Bill of Rights states that the crown, both houses of parliament and the people are parts of a single entity, and abolition of the structure and responsibility of crown and parliament in part or whole is illegal. As the Declaration of Rights 1688 and Magna Carta 1215 declare our freedoms to be self-evident that exist by right and are permanent.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We assert that the crown servants and members of the judiciary do swear and continue to swear Oaths of Allegiance to this nation and will serve our people according to our laws and customs and will be faithful to these oaths in law, action and allegiance. -And that members of our Armed Forces do likewise and continue to swear allegiance to our nation. And that crown servants members of the judiciary and the armed forces do not and shall never swear oaths of allegiance nor any other oath to parliament or other powers. And that parliament does not interfere with the duties and relationships of these oaths, as parliament has no lawful right to do so, nor shall and must never have.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Privy Counsillors shall always swear allegiance to this nation; and will assist and defend all jurisdictions, pre-eminences, and authorities granted and annexed to the crown by Acts of Parliament or otherwise, against all foreign princes, persons, prelates, states and potentates. And generally in all things do swear to be a faithful and true servant and do as they ought to do.&lt;br /&gt;-Any person who breaches these oaths must be removed immediately and must never again hold office or be of service to the rule and government of this nation in any form.&lt;br /&gt;Such a breach of oath is the swearing of an oath on appointment as a European Union Commissioner as committed by some of this nations privy counsillors. All those that have done this have broken their oath of allegiance to this nation and do serve foreign interest and powers. They must be removed from office.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Our eternal freedoms, rights and liberties and the right to govern ourselves are enshrined in the English Bill of Rights, they are permanent and for all time. Any acts that attack these are treason and the perpetrators of such acts must be tried for treason.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We recognise that the signing of the treaties below:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The six treaties:&lt;br /&gt;1. The European Communities Act 1972.&lt;br /&gt;2. The Single European Act, 1986.&lt;br /&gt;3. The Maastricht Treaty, 1992.&lt;br /&gt;4. The Amsterdam Treaty, 1997.&lt;br /&gt;5. The Nice Treaty 2001.&lt;br /&gt;6. The Lisbon Treaty 2008. (Previously called the Reform Treaty)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;-Are such acts, and that parliament failed and neglected its duty as established for all time in the Bill of Rights. And that this was and is a crime against the people. This breach and betrayal of our English rights and liberties as enshrined and protected within the Bill of Rights marks the assault, erosion and loss of our independence and identity, and the moment that our nation ceased to be ruled by an elected government. Where the ability for self-rule and to make and live by our laws has been temporally lost. So today foreign laws that are made overseas by the unelected power called the European Union are used to oppress us. And this organisation called European Union now ‘claims’ jurisdiction over us.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This oppression by a foreign power and the continuing collaboration of our members of parliament is both an attack on our native freedoms, rights, liberties and identity and an act of treason against this nation and shall be treated as such.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We demand that those responsible for these acts of treason and neglect should be tried under our still legally binding law: MISPRISION OF TREASON.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Misprision of Treason is an offence or misdemeanor akin to treason or felony. It is the neglect of duty by a public official who conceals a knowledge of treasonable actions or designs. At an assize it may warrant the same penalty as High Treason. A subject of the Crown is also bound to inform the magistrates if he knows that High Treason is being contemplated.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When signing the Six Treaties the then governments knew they were breaking our laws and compromised parliaments integrity and duty as enshrined in the Bill of Rights. This betrayal is responsible for all subsequent attacks and assaults against our nation. As these acts are unlawful we demand their immediate repeal and shall never recognise foreign rule nor oppression and will stand firm and resolute until our people win back all that has been taken from them.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We assert our right, as set out in our English Bill of Rights, to petition the Monarch/Crown (referendum) on the matter of being ruled from overseas and by foreign power. This right to petition the Monarch having been denied us by successive Prime Ministers (The Monarchs/Crowns Administrator)&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-5263075164867846863?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/5263075164867846863/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=5263075164867846863' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/5263075164867846863'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/5263075164867846863'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2010/10/treason-against-english.html' title='Treason against the English'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-1182918204771131318</id><published>2010-09-20T08:50:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2010-09-20T08:52:00.786+01:00</updated><title type='text'>Deconstructing Western Christian Civilization</title><content type='html'>This is worth reading and keeping &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Deconstructing Western Christian Civilization&lt;br /&gt;Created: Monday, 20 September 2010 08:08 Author: American Nationalist | Print E-mail&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Title of this article was originally intended to be Deconstructing America,  but I soon realized that to quote from the Good Book, our problem is just not national but worldwide  and the truth is that indeed we do not simply struggle against a few greedy men but against "principalities, powers, and spiritual wickedness in high places."   It is the nature of this struggle, one as old as mankind, but one  that is heating up as we  approach the events catalogued in the Book of Revelations.   Finally it is a struggle not only for our civilization but for our souls and those of our children.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As I get on in years, and as I spend more and more of my time  studying about our collective history, it has become apparent that this struggle has been ongoing since, at least, as long as man was first able to record his deeds and thoughts  for others to reflect on.  A person can  learn a lot of things by reading the past records.   A person can also learn a lot from listening to educated men of God preach the gospel and then by taking the concepts learned to heart and observing people.  one thing that can be learned is that  people who are spiritually oppressed  are not only  in  no mental position to analyze thus improve their own situation,  but that the spirit that oppresses them makes them antagonistic to  dealing with that very aspect of their oppression.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So when a person tries to explain what has been going on to otherwise intelligent people who have at least tried to deal constructively with the problems of modern society,  as soon as that person  mentions the concept of estrangement from the Lord God, and the principle role this takes in the  problems in our society,  the oppressive power  of evil spirits, possesses people and supplies a barrage of rhetoric which always seems to drown out or interrupt logical thought.  People that are oppressed in this manner will most often respond to the evil spirit that oppresses them by denying any testimony that implies that the Nation is in its present position because  they have abandoned their spiritual roots.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Therefore I am going to begin this tale of how Western Civilization got to this oppressive state by a recital of  facts  of men and their deeds, not motives.  The deeds and the data I put forth are well documented demonstrable facts.  These facts have been not only ignored but all but hidden by the modern media.  This in itself is the most  significant fact for it shows absolutely conclusively that the  role of the mainstream media in modern society is to uphold the  will of the power structure.   To a logical person this in turn should demonstrate the need for independent careful  research.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But one cannot do unbiased independent research if at the same time  a person subjects himself to  a continuous bombardment of propaganda by this same  media.    The entire broadcast Media and the huge majority  of the periodical print media, both the daily newspapers and the weekly and monthly magazines  are nothing more that cover-to-cover sales brochures, touting not only the specific products but the entire  "politically correct"  value system.   Some of the more insidious parts of that value system are the Pavlovian responses induced in the brainwashed public by certain phrases,  such "Radical" "extremist"  "Far Right" or "far Left" "communist"   "Homophobic" or the master bogeyman label of the late twentieth, and the current part of the twenty-first  century "racist".     The  reason that these are so effective because in our modern times once a person has been smeared with one of these epithets,  it becomes socially allowable to discount anything said or written  by  the individual so labeled without the need for analysis or logical rebuttal.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Note the rhetorical rallying cry especially in Europe, of certain Marxist politically correct sophists, against those advocating a resurgent populist Nationalism;     " No platform for Fascists"!!    These prime examples of Orwell's  brainwashed  "sheeple"  claim to be for  "Freedom" and "Free speech"  and  claim that they are only " protecting" what they consider the poor downtrodden, what they used to call "Lumpen Proletariat", from being swayed by " right wing tricksters" who somehow if not for the 'superior'  minds of these leftist activists, would be led down the garden path .  In America we have on the other hand the well bribed  members of congress who apply the word "communistic" to any suggestion that for instance, the massive bank bailout money should have instead gone to those who lost their homes to the banks when the so called "free trade" wiped out American Industry.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The obvious fallacy of both their arguments  is the unavoidable implication that unless  a person has been able to "liberate" his or her mind, and  demonstrate it by parroting the entire socialist dogma  de jour, or in the case of the United States,  the "free enterprise"  dogma of the  banksters, He is  treated as a subhuman, as far as his or her rights are concerned. Thus  the person who has engendered the wrath of the  power structures  useful idiots,   and declines to cry "mea culpa" in this manner   can be now decried as either a dupe or a criminal, and  now  having been  "convicted" by such a smear , is not allowed to defend or explain his or her utterances,  only to either recant or become fair game  for  all varieties of mistreatment including being deprived of the right of reply to slanders and in many cases right now in Europe the right of protection from Physical assault .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The power structure in Europe uses the politically correct so called "progressives"  as a   thought police  to demonize the opposition to its program, and the Power structure in America trots  out  all sorts of confused  "small R" Republican types to blast anyone who suggests that the government has a duty to assure the people don't get robbed by  the myriad of bankster tricks,   is a   lazy welfare cheater or some such other epithet.  You must understand the power structure of the western world is essentially monolithic and its program is one of  not just worldwide political domination, for that has been a fait acompli for more than 100 years,  but the destruction of the wealth of the middle class western society. The people are to be increasingly deprived of  their prosperity , their right to purchase property, their right to collectively bargain with their employers for a bigger slice of the wealth they create.  To accomplish this the nonstop brainwashing of the people include not only all the corporate media but also the school system and the curtailment of rights in the  workplace  and  in virtually every public setting.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Two Hundred years ago in America the forces that have now become The New World Order, or the power structure, were already at work undermining the constitutional republic that our founding fathers had established after the revolutionary war.    The person most aware of this was, of course, Thomas Jefferson, who had just completed his two terms as President and had been both the author of the Declaration of Independence and the mentor of the principle author of the Constitution, James Madison.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Jefferson understood the mechanisms of power. He was born into the wealthy elite of Virginia Plantation society   In addition, he possessed one of the most  brilliant minds of the day, and his families resources enabled him to avail himself of an education second to none in the world.   He very well understood the role of the international mercantile bankers in the power structure, and that beginning in Britain a century previously, they had  largely supplanted the hereditary monarchies of most of the powerful western nations in terms of real power.   He had no intention that he should of gone to all the effort and personal sacrifice of being one  of the principle actors of obtaining Americas'  freedom  from one set of hereditary tyrants, only to see it fall under the dictatorship of a more intelligent and even more ruthless set of oligarchs.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;He considered these "banksters"  even more dangerous to the  America Republic precisely because they operated covertly rather than overtly.    The average person, then and now merely saw a bank as a safer place to store  large amounts of  cash, which was in the time of Jefferson, in the mostly  un-inflatable form of gold and silver.  The average man never understood the concept of fractional reserve banking or how through successive loans the banks  simultaneously multiplies the effective supply of money and  creates a vast income for the banksters out of   the mechanism.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For simplicity let us say that person a who has cash deposits one thousand dollars in a bank for which he will receive an annual interest of three percent.   The bankster has hundreds of these deposits and he lends out the 90 percent of the money at six per cent  interest keeping only ten percent as reserves, for on the average the ups and downs of deposits and withdrawals will not draw down his cash on hand below that point.  Now let us  say on this particular thousand the 900 dollar loan is for someone else to purchase land and that someone pays interest at 6 percent.    Then the former landowner re deposits that money in the bank and again 90 percent, 810 dollars,  is loaned to someone else with an almost 3 percent profit for the  bank,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;He can repeat the process eighteen times before he approaches the ten percent reserve and he will  garner a net 30 percent of the amount of the original deposit as interest EACH YEAR  less relatively marginal overhead costs.    The beauty is that that "hard "money in creates seven and a half times as much usable currency in "bank notes" which provide a vast increase  in the commerce and the wealth of society than everyone simply hoarding their gold until , they have enough to pay for something in cash.    The beauty for the bankster is that he make a huge pile out of someone else's  money.  The problem Jefferson saw was that as these banksters  had huge reserves with which to purchase anything they chose, they could manipulate the price of anything at will by concerted action to "corner the market" on commodities with a limited production, and even more insidiously by exercising the control of how much "credit" to grant manipulate the price of real estate,  forcing  people at times of "loose credit" to pay a premium price by flooding a limited ,market with credit,  then   causing an economic depression by   tightening up the credit supply.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Since for people in farming and ranching which is where 90 percent of the people at the time made their living  this caused many forced bankruptcies in these so called "financial depression" times  because the depressed prices meant  they were unable to get enough money  for their surplus produce to  feed their families and  pay the mortgage, thus causing forced sales while the prices of their property had dropped well below  what they had originally paid, which resulted in wiping out their entire equity and leaving them penniless.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Jefferson saw clearly how the hugely wealthy financial combines would be able to,  by turning on and off the credit taps,  impoverish Americans and "render them destitute and homeless on the continent their forefathers conquered."&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;However Americas rich gold and silver finds  had by the late nineteenth century created enough hard cash in circulation  to dampen the ability of the banksters to impoverish everybody, and populists like  William Jennings Bryan  had struck back at these then called monopoly capitalists, or more popularly " robber barons" with the passage of the pure food and drug act, the interstate commerce act and the Sherman anti trust act .  Bryan campaigned hard for the unlimited coinage of silver to counteract the ability of the banksters to play their credit games. These legislative measures which were  at the time  combined with the rise of trade Unions  helped most of the late nineteenth century Americans achieve a standard of living which was the envy of the world.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Of course the Banksters were not defeated by these temporary setbacks, merely delayed.  Their counterstroke was the triple whammy of the federal reserve system the  seventeenth amendment which removed the Senate from the control of the state assemblies and the sixteenth amendment that established the income tax, which the banksters assured one and all was only meant to be applied  to the incomes of the super wealthy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Other people in Europe were struggling with the same oligarchic class which was  still forcing  most of the people into a life of hard toil and poverty, and the free thinkers had come up with several ideas for the supplanting of the power structure with  a cadre of "progressives ".   There were many different ideas at the time but the common denominator was that all the progressives had recognized that the super rich "capitalist class"  were essentially parasites who were collectively responsible for much of the misery in the world.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Of course the powerful capitalists utilized all means at hand, both fair and foul, to suppress  this progressive thinking but  there was a practical limit to what they could do.    Overt attempts a suppression resulted in many dead "revolutionaries", but  also much bad will towards the power structure.  Acts of sabotage and insurrection were becoming more frequent and   the ability of that power structure to keep a lid on the increasing social unrest was deteriorating.  the capitalists were becoming increasingly hated . It was clearly time  for them to change the nature of the social paradigm that had the few capitalists on one side and the huge masses of people on the other.    The worst of the Capitalist Banksters   the Morgan banking family decided to apply a very sophisticated social  Jujitsu and thereby turn the reform movement upon itself.   The tool they used was one group of violent "revolutionaries" under the leadership of one  Vladimir  Lenin.  They saw to it that he was funded with close to million US dollars and deposited with his group in the heart of a nation where the power structure was already disintegrating.   Lenin and his Communists utilizing their funds to hire an army of ruthless thugs established  a government out of the chaos in Moscow in October 1917.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This government was built on the  doctrines of two twisted individuals,  Marx and Engels. It involved the wholesale murder of any Aristocratic family it could find, the absolute confiscation of Private real estate and vehicles and a total lack of tolerance for the slightest deviation from the Party Line.  Because the remaining forces of the Czar fought back ruthlessly  and because the Czar had virtually no support amongst the Russian Peasantry,  the bloody tactics of the Communists were largely thought necessary to rid Russia of a vicious oligarchy.  Thus the  Banksters succeeded in one blow, creating  an example of socialism so extreme that it horrified most ordinary intelligent people and wiping out all the moderate social reformers in Russia , at the minimal cost of the destruction of a Russian oligarchy that was so extremely inept, it was doomed anyway.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ten years later  social paradigm had now been shifted and the banksters were no longer the primary focus of peoples  unrest.  The peoples of the west were exhausted from the carnage and the expense of WW1 and  there was a civil war  amongst their leftist intelligentsia caused by the continued Communist extremism of Lenin's successor, Joseph Stalin, and his henchmen.  Practical social reform such as the distributionist  doctrine of Hillaire Belloc were being smeared with the horrors of Stalinism.   This lack of focus on the economic realities in America in 1927   led directly to the Crash of 29, and the great depression that followed.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is talk of the merits of differing economic systems is confusing to those who do not know the specifics,  so here we need to talk about the real consequences of living in various types of economic systems.  To  examine something we need to make a theoretical model.  Let us make this mode  two individual family farmers under five systems of government .  These systems are soviet style Communism,  a Swedish style socialism   a Belocian system of distributionism,  current US capitalism, and mid nineteenth century laisez faire capitalism.  Let us make each of these models our two farm families , mom , pop  1boy and1 girl   who simultaneously obtain two identical   600 acre farms. Then a year later one of these systems is imposed upon the nation where they live.  We are for illustrative purpose going  identify one of these families as industrious hard working and careful call them  the Beavers, the other one as lazy .say the Sloths.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Since the first year of all five models is the same let us start with the Beaver family farm.  Mr. Beaver carefully assesses what he needs, and he and his son work long hours to make sure every acre is sewn with as crop.  He understands crop rotation and so sews his fields with three complimentary crops,   He puts in long hour until dark making fences and coops  so Mrs.  Beaver can raise garden vegetable and chickens and hogs.  When the crops have been sewn in the other wise idle periods of the summer months, the Beavers work together to patch the barn roof making their own oak shakes.  so they do not have to purchase them.  Mr. Beaver constantly analyzes  his actual and projected cash flows always squeezing the most out of every dollar and putting i all back into the farm.  When the crops come in  Mr. Beaver purchases only essential items  and pays down his loans  but keeps a careful cash reserve in case there is a bad year.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Meanwhile over at the Sloth farm,  poppa Sloth only got  3/4ths of his land in crops because poppa likes to hit the bottle in the evening.   Momma Sloth and her daughter put in a small garden  and they raise some chickens in the yard which live in the barn at night because they wouldn't work hard enough to  built stout well fenced coops ,  and while poppa Sloth got the same only got 3/4ths of the money for his crops the Beavers did, and,  because he didn't get his roof fixed on the barn some rain got in and spoiled part of his stored silage.  Also the local foxes have been feasting quite a bit on momma Sloths "free range"  chickens so her egg money was almost nothing this year. Poppa sloth met his bank payment but  had to borrow more in spring for seed money.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Now it has been three years later and in what we will call  alternate reality one, a soviet style communist government has taken over the nation after the first year of our two families farm life,  The Sloths and the Beavers our now informed their farms belong to the state  and that they are now farm workers working for a fixed pay.   This new  communist state has of course no money for housing but the two families are allowed to stay in their houses provided the adults still work in the fields .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For the Beavers this means all their hard work has not let them one bit better off than the  Sloths.  The money that they have paid down on the mortgage to both reduce their future payments and give them more equity in their farm has gone.  Their carefully maintained  tractor with the rebuilt engine that poppa and boy Beaver have worked  all winter on goes into the  collective pool  with the Sloths tractor that hasn't seen an oil change for the entire year  as do their barn, chicken coops, and hog pens. Some of these coops and half of the hogs and pens  are moved  onto other farms that had none of these.  The state set compensation in food and "credits" for farm workers is fixed at a per person rate and the money and food coming in is much less than they made last year although the work is just as hard.  and  aside from their now very limited personal vegetable patch, they  have to live on their meager allowances.  They are allotted only so much chicken and pork no matter how hard they work raising these animals&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Of course for the Sloths little had changed at that time and  that maybe for the better they did not used to have pork and the communist government does not require anyone to work after dark so papa sloth, who was looks down on  by most of the rest of the community as a slacker now can spend his idle evenings boozing without social censure.  Since the Sloths  did not put out enough work, the  seed loans and thus their net indebtedness were increasing before communism, they were on their way  to bankruptcy, so the fact that the state now owns their house  means only  that  the Sloths still have the roof over their heads .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Meanwhile , families like the Beavers who believed that they have been robbed by the system are secretly trying to better their lives with midnight industries  such as planting a small garden hidden in the near by  forest and hunting.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Mrs. Sloth who hears rumors of the Beaver's industry and sees things like good quality clothes and nice curtains on the Beaver house that she doesn't have,  gets jealous and joins the Socialist Peoples Committee for the Eradication of Secret Capitalist Tendencies and goes and snitches out the Beavers to the local party Secretary.  She gets so good at spying on her neighbors that the Party assigns her a car and a gas allowance just so she can get around to more places and do more spying.   Of course the Beavers who have their secret garden confiscated also have to pay a fine.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A few years later Poppa Sloth is dying of cirrhosis of the liver,  another family has been crammed into the Sloth house as momma cannot put in the required work to make production quota, even though that quota has been drastically reduced for her family,  since she has to perform her snooping activities which now include a quota of "counter revolutionary" activity to "discover".   To keep her job she extorts bribes from some people to avoid reporting them and of course must pass on  most of these bribes to her supervisor.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Over at the Beavers, Boy Beaver has been sent to  a punishment labor camp for "harboring  capitalistic ideas."    There is now also another man living at the Beaver farm sharing the Beavers miserable provisions,  assigned by the state because production has fallen and aging mama and papa Beaver  cannot make the production quota either.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I could  stretch this example out until It effectively  would have drawn the picture  of Soviet communism when Russia reached rock bottom in the late nineteen-eighties, but I do not feel the need to belabor the point.  Let us take the next of the alternate realties, Swedish style socialism'&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We  enter this picture in our second alternate reality about five years down the road after the two families have bought their farms and four years in on our new socialist state.   The Beaver farm has become a prosperous enterprise while the Sloth farm has barely remained out of the clutches of the bank and this only because The Sloths receive subsidies for the acreage they don't plant, as well as  child care subsidies because the two sloth teenagers are deemed to be socially disadvantaged.  The sloth kids inherit their parents' lack of work  ethic so they have been put in special schools where they are not expected to accomplish much, but still pushed relentlessly from grade to grade so they will not suffer  from feeling of inadequacy&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Of course all these social services and subsidies are paid for  by taxes on the Beavers and others like them so even though now the enlarged Beaver farm produces four times what the Sloth farm does  the difference in net family income is  not even two to one.    The Beaver kids, of course,  are stars in school and will go on to college and get good jobs, but  after taxes will not  have much of a better life style than the state furnished free apartments that the new young adult sloth kids will be moving into.    The Beavers kids will have to save for years to  be able to buy  nice but small homes because their income taxes are so high.  Then when Mr. Beaver passes on, the boy who inherits his fathers farm will have to sell his hard earned house to pay the huge  inheritance taxes on  that farm, or conversely pay both the  inheritance tax and then sell the farm and additionally pay 75 percent of what is left to the state as income tax.   Boy Beaver, who  by that time will have an advanced degree in a scientific specialty, of course now wants to leave his sister the farm and sell his house and emigrate to a nation where  the taxes are less confiscatory.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Now let us go to our third alternate reality, Belloc style distributism.  We enter this reality again five years down the road .  The Sloths no longer live on a farm because Mr Beaver has bought them out at a  price that enabled  Sloth to payoff the bank loan  still have money left and purchase a smaller house on a few acres with a very much smaller loan at 2 Percent, something that he can handle, both money wise and the relatively miniscule labor the few acres require.  His net income is below the tax threshold so he pays no income tax and his local taxes now are reduced and support only  local services. Sloth is not a very industrious laborer but he is employed as a  part time tractor driver  on  another farm.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Beaver has used the new minimum 2 percent interest rate on business loans to purchase  lands up to the 2000 acre limit and he  has all these lands producing nicely   A new luxury car is parked in his new garage next to his wife's new car and his  equipment barn has almost an almost new  tractor.  Because of his children's high grades they will get university scholarships at no cost to their parents.  Boy Beaver will go on to university and become an engineer in the new tidal power industry and daughter wants to be competing for the slots of horticulturalist on the new Mars mission.   Income taxes are low because the biggest driver of government budgets, national debt, has been vastly reduced and is falling each year.   Virtually everything  in the Beaver household is now made in their own nation or other similarly prosperous nations because the  antidumping tariffs have made products  built in what are comparatively  slave wage nations more expensive than home built ones.  This has vastly increased job opportunities and cut the welfare class down to nothing,  Also it is now workfare  not welfare and the recipients have to perform work for the local governments that further reduces taxes. So even though boy sloths dismal grades did not qualify for an advanced education and his family certainly has no money to pay for a private College, boy sloth either has to work in the private sector at minimum wage or work for the local government to qualify for his welfare check.  It's not  Heaven but it is a place where people can live and work and not worry about when the bank will foreclose on the house or what to do when the unemployment allowance won't cover food clothing and the power bill.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I mention that because that is reality number four on our list,  The economic system of the USA and many other nations today has become like the company towns in  the coal miners song   "sixteen tons"  "I load sixteen tons what do you get another day older and deeper in debt."&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Mr.  Sloths farmland  has now been rented to  Mr.  Beaver because  after the second year it was either that or lose it to the  bank.  The Farm house has been rented to a family that works in the nearby city but has  three horses they need to keep so they decided to live in a rural setting.  These two rentals barely cover the mortgage so the Sloths now live in a cheap house in a rundown section of town, and poppa Sloth has taken a minimum paying job as a security guard.   His wife works part time at Wal Mart&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But the hard working Beaver family is not much better off  Because of low crop prices driven down by the foriegn imports and the ruthless practices of the Chicago commodities market  The farm barely is able to meet the yearly bills.  Momma Beaver has had to take a secretarial job in the city, which was her third job as  two of the firms she had previously worked for closed their doors, and she must commute and  though daughter Beaver tries to keep the vegetable garden going and the Chickens fed  she is now almost through high school and wants to go to College.  However because  the Beaver parents own the farm, it  doesn't matter that   son and daughter have kept up high grades in school, they are not eligible for College scholarships, ( parents have assets over 150 thousand)  and thus  must sign for big loans which have to be cosigned by their parents. Because of the marginal  returns on the farm Mr. Beaver has asked his son to  delay his college education  because without his sons labor he will not be able to keep the place afloat.  He hopes to sell some of his land to a big corporate farm to improve his cash flow and reduce his workload until his son gets through from school but his son objects because this will render the remaining farm too small to even barely support him when he inherits it from his father.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For the fifth example  the laisez fare capitalist farm  I have only to go to the actual experiences of Americans  in the late 1870's   prior to the passage of the interstate commerce act.  We enter  this alternate reality at the same point five years after the  two families started out.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Sloth farm is gone and the empty farm house fall slowly into decay.  The banks foreclosed on the Sloths , not by choice, because with so many foreclosures it means they can't resell the property, but after three years  it was either that or give Sloth another  seed loan he could not pay back and  lose even more money.  The Beavers are now renting some  of the Sloths best land.  That at least is cheap. The  bank could not find another taker so  Mr. Beaver gave the local  bank a bare bones take it or leave it offer on the land rent.   The local bank itself failed last year but before it finally closed its  doors, the banks assets, the farm loans,  were bought up by a rich New York Bank.  That was a disaster for anyone  who had cash in the bank because, after the bank failure,  they lost the cash but could not subtract that from the loan balance.  So the Beavers savings were in a blink of an eye gone, and they still had to make payments on the loan.  Even with the cheap land rental, the Beavers now barely make ends meet because of the sky high freight charges of the railroad, that ships their crops to market in the east  The  Beavers, all four of them, now work long hours  in their vegetable patches and  spend long nights driving to haul these crops to the local farmers market in the big city where momma and daughter now spend every Friday and Saturday.  The only reason the Beavers are able to survive is that they work so hard and so many of their neighbors have lost their farms to the banks,  so  there is  still a large market in the teeming cities for their goods.   However they have to compete with the newly arrived green grocers from eastern Europe who hawk their wares all over the city every day in horse drawn carts and who drive a hard bargain when they buy direct from the farms.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are no school scholarships and no bank will loan Mr Beaver another cent, because of his precarious situation.   Boy Beaver did brilliantly in school but that ended in the eighth grade.    When boy Beaver marries, he will have to  bring his bride to live in a small addition he will build, with his own hands and with whatever materials he can scrounge, on his parents house.   There is no health insurance and if any of the Beavers should get sick there is little to pay the doctors with, and no way to replace   the earnings gone because of their lost labor.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What I am trying to show with these models is that it is not just a choice between the extremes of Capitalism and Communism.   That is the false paradigm, created by the banksters. to make the general public accept the  Banksters  oppression.  In the United States, our  current "Socialist" laws include social security,  the interstate commerce act that regulates freight rates, the Sherman anti trust act, that when enforced,  prevents monopolies from fixing prices,  and the student loan program, flawed as it is , that at least enables some of the brightest kids to go to university, And the FDIC that insures deposits in banks at least up to 100, 000 dollars against bank failure.   These are the common well known  modifications of the capitalist system  that are now universally accepted even  amongst those who consider themselves  true blue free enterprise types.  I n the UK  there is the National health, falling apart that it is, and  what used to be a first class rail system but has now  mostly fallen apart because of privitization.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There is no universal " right way" that one must follow to assure that the ordinary hard working people living in a society are able to have a comfortable life,   The people living in every society must continually analyze the mechanisms of their society to insure that hard working productive people  reap the benefits of their labor  while providing a minimum social umbrella for the sick and the incompetent, and all the while on guard to assure the super wealthy do not use the power inherent with their wealth to impoverish societies productive members.   That is what Distributionism  means  distributed ownership of capital assets  with curbs place upon excessive accumulations that are destructive to society as a whole.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But the primary difference in distributionist philosophy is that   it totally prohibits the existence of privately owned banks with billions of dollars of assets and this is what makes it the primary enemy of the  Banksters  of the New World Order.  That is because it defines banking as a social service , not an opportunity for a class of parasites to grow obscenely rich  by extorting anyone who needs either a safe place to deposit cash or needs to obtain a loan. The emphasis on the distributionist philosophy is to make sure that jobs homes and the opportunity to amass material wealth is available for people who wish to work hard.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The distributionist philosophy of Hillaire Belloc and others is based upon the  recognition of three different but absolutely true aspects of the Human character.     The First aspect is that  Those people who really apply themselves and utilize their talents to create things that better mankind are of  much more value to society as a whole than the slackers.   The second principle is that people  work hard only for rewards . These rewards can be emotional or tangible  but no one  works  diligently if there are no rewards.  That is the basic human   truth that caused the downfall of Communism.  Diligent hard and dedicated work  resulted in  no different tangible gains than doing the minimum required to avoid punishment.  " They pretend to pay us and so we pretend to work" was a basic philosophy of the working class in Communist Russia&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The third principle was and is evident in both communist and capitalist societies.  That is by cheating and manipulation those of few scruples and  cunning minds can garner large amounts of undeserved wealth, and power.   In Communist Russia  Unless you were a person with a powerful job or connections,  everyone in a position to do you a service required a bribe before they would perform it. The powerful  Russian Mafia that  ravaged that nation in the Yeltsin years did not spring up overnight the minute  the Yeltsin with the aid of the Army squashed the communist  assault on Gorbachov.  The Mafia had been their growing and almost every politburo member was supported by a secret faction.     That is because there was no other way  to make any extra money, than belonging to this secret ruthless society .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In our society the same ruthless criminal determination to amass wealth at any cost, has resulted in the most talented and ruthless individuals  becoming  well paid agents of the banksters.   Some of them rationalize their betrayal of the rest of the common people with  excuses like "it's a dog eat dog world out there and I am only doing  what I gotta do, to get ahead"&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Individual societies differ in  what they consider the social duties of different classes of their members, and also the tangible rewards they allow for individuals in different positions within them. Let us look for example at what are known to most of the common people as "American Indians" .  Their tribal society had a strict division of labor with the women expected to where necessary work cooperatively in tending the large fires preparing the food and sewing skins together to make clothing and tents.   The men hunted  cooperatively for large game and were the armed forces of the tribe  power was shared in the men's council but the chiefs were chosen by consensus as well as the medicine men.  Status was garnered for prowess in hunting and raiding, but there was not a lot of disparity in ones individual possessions. This is  a classic example of all primitive societies&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Another  type of society  that was common five hundred years ago is feudal society.   as was common in Europe   The ordinary people were divided into "freemen" and serfs  with the former holding  title  by cash fee or military service to a patch of land and the while the latter labor either as share croppers either on individual plots or on large fields  for the local "lord" who was in turn granted the land as a "fief " in return for swearing  fealty  to his Liege lord and supporting him with arms  A "lord'  who held land by his own right and not because of fealty to another lord was a king.  Under this system of course the various kings were at constant war with their neighbors  always seeking to aggrandize their territory.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I am not going to write a long treatise on the gradual development of the modern nation state, but suffice to say that the  various struggles of history resulted in distinct areas of our worlds surface remaining under the political control of specific interrelated cultural groups.  The greatest common denominator was a common language spoken throughout  the particular realm and of course a geographical continuity.   The various distinct cultures of our world   were nurtured and protected under this system.    A century ago various people recognized the need for an international council to free the world from the horror of constant wars.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The first organization they created was the League of Nations, after world war one.   That organization failed because it was unable to authorize  a military force to be raised from amongst its constituent nations to  enter  the war zone between sovereign nations and separate the combatants.  After world war two, the United Nations was formed, and in Korea and in other struggles in Africa and the Balkans it has proven its worth  stopping small conflicts from becoming global ones.  That is because, up til recently the constituent nations of this alliance jealously guarding their sovereignty have recognized the danger in an excessively powerful or proactive force and have acted out of their own interests  to limit  its use of force to those situations  where worldwide consensus sees the necessity to act.  It has been not much of  tool for the Banksters because in the general assembly each nation, big or small, has the same one vote.  However it still has become  somewhat of a tool for worldwide oppression of individual rights as   UN world heritage zones have been used by the banksters to prevent rural people from utilizing  their land resources to better their lot.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The bankster goal has to be plainly stated and understood by everyone.   Their goal  is a massive population reduction enabling the bankster class to live  on vast estates tended   by  a   worker class twenty times reduced from the present world population.    Some of the Banksters such as Rockefeller have been occasionally indiscreet and have stated this openly.   The  banksters have for centuries fostered wars and not only because they get the interest on the huge loans the governments have to take out to pay for all the weaponry, but also because they see wars as a great tool to reduce the "surplus population"  and indeed many have expressed their support for wars in just these genocidal terms.  The Banksters hide this goal by destroying the reputations of all who publicize this.  It  is the main function of the Banksters paid prostitutes in the media, the entertainment industry, and the poor deluded "small r" republicans who believe all the bankster lies and confuse earning a good return for ones hard work, with unbridled cut throat capitalism.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In America the role of the Democratic Party is as paid prostitutes to these banksters.  The Democratic politicians mouth phrases like "equality" and taking care of societies poor and unfortunate" and "combating racism" but" they work just like the Republicans do for the banksters.   the function of the Democratic party is to provide a phony alternative to the Republicans.   All administrations both Democratic and Republican since Reagan have employed banksters in their key cabinet positions.  and the economic policy of the United States since nineteen eighties has been a nonstop transfer of all American wealth into the pockets of these globalist banksters.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The people are few and far between, that understand the concept that the real problems in our society are caused by greed, and made worse by  people who are deluded and mentally oppressed and cling illogically to untruths, either untruths  of the "left" or of the "right", as their props to blame all their personal problems on someone else,.    This is because one cannot liberate one's mind sufficiently from a state of oppression if one does not have help.   The devil is clever and  utilizes many different lies to fool the people under his power.  And if one is sufficiently mentally oppressed one cannot reason enough to m see the way out&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is where the Lord and our savior Jesus Christ come into this discussion,  Jesus dictum for the kingdom of God is to Love the Lord your  Heavenly father with all your might, and to love your neighbor, as yourself.  And , IF YOU ASK JESUS HE WILL COME INTO YOUR HEART TO FREE YOU OF YOUR MENTAL OPPRESSION.   iN OTHER WORDS HE WILL FREE YOU FROM  THE HATRED THAT CORRRODES YOUR RELATIONSHIPS AND CLOUDS YOUR MINDS.    In Christianity, there is no  surplus population, we are all Children of God and everyone is our brother or sister.   Indeed our faith in Jesus is the spiritual bulwark against this combination of powerful  evil minded men.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Gods promises  have  already been amply demonstrated in  American society.   We only need to go and look at the colonies of Pilgrims that was the founding society in America.   The truth is the  opposite to all the tall tales told about early New England society. I have studied the writings of these people and the records they left, and can conclude that God's faithfulness to his people was abundantly demonstrated in the first century of colonial America, and it went hand in hand with the faith of Gods people living there. It was when people abandoned Gods principles  such as the  admonition to love and take care of ones neighbors, That America began its long decent into the corrupt violent narcissistic society we have now.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For most of us in the American political reform movements of various types, it was that desire to serve our fellow countrymen that initially brought us together , and has kept us going, despite  the  struggles with all the mentally deranged egoists we have  encountered along the way.   If we have a value to others it will be to  teach them to avoid the pitfalls we have encountered  The key to Politics is in the local community.  That we were to set our sights on the local offices first, and to find people within our local groups to fill them.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It is my opinion that the future of America and the western world  can only be saved by large number of community activists whose hearts are right with the Lord and who understand the principles that I have written about in this article.    We have to understand that there can be no redemption of  our economy, no cleansing of the charnel house of thieves that is now the top level of government, without  a both a spiritual renewal and a clear understanding of what we hope to accomplish.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-1182918204771131318?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/1182918204771131318/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=1182918204771131318' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/1182918204771131318'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/1182918204771131318'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2010/09/deconstructing-western-christian.html' title='Deconstructing Western Christian Civilization'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-6180329319203797531</id><published>2009-01-17T11:31:00.000Z</published><updated>2009-01-17T12:04:04.018Z</updated><title type='text'>A Communism for the 21st Century</title><content type='html'>logo&lt;br /&gt;Published on The Brussels Journal (http://www.brusselsjournal.com)&lt;br /&gt;A Communism for the 21st Century&lt;br /&gt;By Fjordman&lt;br /&gt;Created 2007-05-14 16:45&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I’ve received some criticism for trying to figure out the ideological and historical roots of Multiculturalism. Critics claim that it’s all about hate, about a desire to break down the Established Order at any cost. Many of the proponents don’t believe in the doctrine of Multiculturalism themselves, so we shouldn’t waste any time analyzing the logic behind it, because there is none. A desire to break down Western society is certainly there, but I do believe there are some ideas about the desired end result articulated as well.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;On one hand, we’re supposed to “celebrate” our differences at the same time as it is racist and taboo to recognize that any differences between groups of people exist at all. This is hardly logically coherent, which is why Multiculturalism can only be enforced by totalitarian means. Perhaps it boils down to the fact there are no major differences, just minor quirks, all cute, which should be celebrated at the same time as we gradually eradicate them.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We are told to treat cultural and historical identities as fashion accessories, shirts we can wear and change at will. The Multicultural society is “colorful,” an adjective normally attached to furniture or curtains. Cultures are window decorations of little or no consequence, and one might as well have one as the other. In fact, it is good to change it every now and then. Don’t you get tired of that old sofa sometimes? What about exchanging it for the new sharia model? Sure, it’s slightly less comfortable than the old one, but it’s very much in vogue these days and sets you apart from the neighbors, at least until they get one, too. Do you want a sample of the latest Calvin Klein perfume to go with that sharia?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We should remember that this view of culture as largely unimportant is essentially a Marxist view of the world, which has now even been adopted by segments of the political Right, united with Leftists in the belief that man is homo economicus, the economic man, the sum of his functions as worker and consumer, nothing more. Marxism doesn’t say that cultures or ideas are of absolutely no consequence, but that they are of minor or secondary importance next to structural and economic conditions.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I have heard individuals state point blank that even if Muslims become the majority in our countries in the future, this doesn’t matter because all people are equal and all cultures are just a mix of everything else, anyway. And since religions are just fairy-tales, replacing one fairy-tale, Christianity, with another fairy-tale, Islam, won’t make a big difference. All religions basically say that the same things in different ways. However, not one of them would ever dream of saying that all political ideologies “basically mean the same thing.” They simply don’t view religious or cultural ideas as significant, and thus won’t spend time on studying the largely unimportant details of each specific creed. This is Marxist materialism.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The unstated premise behind this is that the age of distinct cultures is over. All peoples around the world will gradually blend into one another. Ethnic, religious and racial tensions will disappear, because mankind will be one and equal. It’s cultural and genetic Communism. Nation states who create their own laws and uphold their own borders constitute “discrimination” and an obstacle to this new Utopia, and will gradually have to be dismantled, starting with Western nations of course, replaced by a world where everybody has the right to move wherever they want to and where international legislation and human rights resolutions define the law, upheld by an elite of — supposedly well-meaning — transnational bureaucrats managing our lives.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What the proponents of this ideology don’t say is that even if it were possible to melt all human beings into one people, which is in my view neither possible nor desirable, this project would take generations or centuries, and in the intervening time there would be numerous wars and enormous suffering caused by the fact that not everybody would quietly allow themselves to be eradicated.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;All aspects of your person, from language via culture to skin color and religion, are treated as imaginary social constructs. We are told that “all cultures are hybrids and borrow from each other,” that we were “all immigrants” at one point in time and hence nobody has a right to claim any specific piece of land as “theirs.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Since “we” are socially constructed, we can presumably also be socially deconstructed. The Marxist “counter-culture”of the 1960s and 70s has been remarkably effective at attacking the pillars of Western civilization. It is, frankly, scary to notice how much damage just one single generation can inflict upon a society. Maybe it’s true that no chain is stronger than its weakest link. Our education system is now used to dismantle our culture, not to uphold it, and has moved from the Age of Reason to the Age of Deconstruction. Socialism has destroyed the very fabric of society. Our countries have become so damaged that people feel there is nothing left fighting for, which no doubt was the intention. Our children leave school as disoriented wrecks and ideological cripples with no sense of identity, and are met with a roar of outrage if they demonstrate the slightest inkling of a spine.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Codie Stott, a white English teenage schoolgirl, was arrested on suspicion of committing a section five racial public order offense after refusing to sit with a group of South Asian students because some of them did not speak English. She was taken to Swinton police station, had her fingerprints taken and was thrown into a cell before being released. Robert Whelan of the Civitas think-tank said: “A lot of these arrests don’t result in prosecutions – the aim is to frighten us into self-censorship until we watch everything we say.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Bryan Cork of Carlisle, Cumbria in the Lake District, was sentenced to six months in jail for standing outside a mosque shouting, “Proud to be British,” and “Go back to where you came from.” This happened while Muslims were instituting sharia laws in British cities and got state sponsorship for having several wives.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Antifascistisk Aktion in Sweden, a group that supposedly fights against “racists,” openly brag about numerous physical attacks against persons with their full name and address published on their website. According to AFA, this is done in order to fight against global capitalism and for a classless society. They subscribe to an ideology that killed one hundred million people during a few generations, and they are the good guys. Those who object to being turned into a minority in their own country through mass immigration are the bad guys.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The extreme Left didn’t succeed in staging a violent revolution in the West, so they decided to go for a permanent, structural revolution instead. They now hope that immigrants can provide raw material for a violent rebellion, especially since many of them are Muslims who have displayed such a wonderful talent for violence and destruction. The Western Left are importing a new proletariat, since the previous one disappointed them.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A poll carried out on behalf of the Organization for Information on Communism found that 90 percent of Swedes between the ages of 15 and 20 had never heard of the Gulag, although 95 percent knew of Auschwitz. “Unfortunately we were not at all surprised by the findings,” Ander Hjemdahl, the founder of UOK, told website The Local. In the nationwide poll, 43 percent believed that Communist regimes had claimed less than one million lives. The actual figure is estimated at 100 million. 40 percent believed that Communism had contributed to increased prosperity in the world. Mr. Hjemdahl states several reasons for this massive ignorance, among them that “a large majority of Swedish journalists are left-wingers, many of them quite far left.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I have personally read statements by leading media figures not just in Sweden, but all over Western Europe, who openly brag about censoring coverage of issues related to mass immigration and the Multicultural society.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Muslim writer Abdelwahab Meddeb believes that as a result of French influence, the whole of the Mediterranean region “is suited to becoming a laboratory for European thought.” First of all, I don’t think Islam can be reformed, and even if it could, France currently lacks the cultural confidence to lead such an effort. Behind their false pride, they are a nation deeply unsure about themselves, and still carry psychological wounds from their great Revolution of 1789. And second: A bridge can be crossed two ways. Will France be a bridge for European thought into the Islamic world or for Islamic thought into Europe? Right now, the latter seems more likely. And finally: I greatly resent seeing tens of millions of human beings described as a “laboratory.” Unfortunately, Mr. Meddeb is not alone in entertaining such ideas.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt has said: “Belgium is the laboratory of European unification.” What kind of confidence does it inspire in citizens that their supposed leader talks about their country as a laboratory? Are their children guinea pigs? Apparently, yes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In 1960, 7.3% of the population of Belgian capital Brussels was foreign. Today the figure is 56.5%. Jan Hertogen, a Marxist sociologist, can hardly hide his excitement over this great experiment in social engineering, and believes this population replacement “is an impressive and unique development from a European, or even a world perspective.” Yes, it is probably the first time in human history that a nation demographically has handed over its capital city to outsiders without firing a single shot, but judging from trends in the rest of Europe, it won’t be the last. The European Union and the local, Multicultural elites will see to that.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Dutch writer Margriet de Moor provides another example of why Multiculturalism is a massive experiment in social engineering, every bit as radical and dangerous as Communism. Ms. de Moor lives in some kind of alternate reality where “Europe’s affluence and free speech” will create an Islamic Reformation. But Muslim immigration constitutes a massive drain on the former, and is slowly, but surely destroying the latter:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;“When I’m feeling optimistic I sometimes see the Netherlands, a small laconic country not inclined towards the large-scale or the theatrical, as a kind of laboratory on the edge of Europe. Now and then the mixture of dangerous, easily inflammable substances results in a little explosion, but basically the process of ordinary chemical reactions just continues.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What kind of person refers to her own country as a laboratory? Ms. de Moor sounds like a scientist, dispassionately studying an interesting specimen in her microscope. I’m sure Theo van Gogh would be pleased to hear that he was basically a lab rat when he ended up with a knife in his chest for having “insulted” Islam, along with that of the “racist” Pim Fortuyn the first political murder in Holland for centuries. What was once one of the most tolerant nations in the world is now being ruined by Muslim immigration. But hey, you have to break a few eggs to make an omelet, right? These murders were an unfortunate business, no doubt, but one mustn’t call off the entire Multicultural experiment because of a few minor setbacks.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We all told that Arabs triggered the Renaissance in Europe. Michelangelo was commissioned by the Pope to paint the ceiling of The Sistine Chapel within the Vatican. He painted God creating Adam. Did any of the Caliphs or Sultans ever commission an artist to pant the image of Allah in Mecca? Why not, if all cultures are one and the same? Likewise, the political works of the ancient Greeks were never translated to Arabic, as they presented systems such as democracy where men ruled themselves according to their own laws. This was considered blasphemous to Muslims. The same texts were later studied with great interest in the West.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Far from being irrelevant, culture is a massively important factor in shaping a society. Islam’s hostility to free speech is why Muslims never had any Scientific or Industrial Revolution, for instance. If you believe in evolution, isn’t it then also likely that some cultures are more evolved than others? That kind of blows Multiculturalism away, doesn’t it?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;British PM Tony Blair is stepping down after having ruined his country more in one decade than arguably any other leader has done before him. He ran on the platform of New Labour, but as it turned out, his party was still wed to the same old ideas of international Socialism.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;According to the writer Melanie Phillips, “He is driven by a universalist world view which minimises the profound nature of the conflicts that divide people. He thinks that such divisions belong essentially to a primitive past. (...) Hence his closely-related obsession with ‘universal’ human rights law. Hence also his belief that national borders no longer matter, that mass immigration is a good thing and that Britain’s unique identity must give way to multiculturalism. This is the way, he thinks, to eradicate conflict, prejudice and war, and create a global utopia. What a profound misjudgment. It is, instead, the way to destroy democracy and the independent nations that create and sustain it.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Marie Simonsen, the political editor of the Norwegian left-wing newspaper Dagbladet, wrote in March 2007 that it should be considered a universal human right for all people everywhere to migrate wherever they want to. This statement came just after a UN report had predicted a global population growth of several billion people to 2050.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It doesn’t take much skill to calculate that unlimited migration will spell certain death for a tiny Scandinavian nation — not in a matter of generations, but theoretically even within a few weeks. Ms. Simonsen is thus endorsing the eradication of her own people, and she does so almost as an afterthought. Her comments received no opposition from anyone in the media establishment, which could indicate that most of them share her views, or at least have resigned themselves to the fact that our death as a people is already inevitable.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Karl Marx has defined the essence of Socialism as abolishing private property. Let’s assume for a moment that a country can be treated as the “property” of its citizens. Its inhabitants are responsible for creating its infrastructure. They have built its roads and communications, its schools, universities and medical facilities. They have created its political institutions and instilled in its people the mental capacities needed for upholding them. Is it then wrong for the citizens of this country to want to enjoy the benefits of what they have themselves created?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;According to Marxist logic, yes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Imagine you have two such houses next to each other. In House A, the inhabitants have over a period of generations created a tidy and functioning household. They have limited their number of children because they wanted to give all of them a proper education. In House B, the inhabitants live in a dysfunctional household with too many children who have received little higher education. One day they decide to move to their neighbors’. Many of the inhabitants of House A are protesting, but some of them think this might be a good idea. There is room for more people in House A, they say. In addition to this, Amnesty International, the United Nations and others claim that it is “racist” and “against international law” for the inhabitants of House A to expel the intruders. Pretty soon, House A has been turned into an overpopulated and dysfunctional household just like House B.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is what is happening to the West today. Europe itself could become a failed continent by importing the problems of Africa and the Islamic world. The notion that everybody should be free to move anywhere they want to, and that preventing them from moving into your country is “racism, xenophobia and bigotry,” is the Communism of the 21st century. And it will probably lead to immense human suffering.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One of the really big mistakes we made after the Cold War ended was to declare that Socialism was now dead, and thus no longer anything to worry about. Here we are, nearly a generation later, discovering that Marxist thinking has penetrated every single stratum of our society, from the universities to the media. While the “hard” Marxism of the Soviet Union may have collapsed, at least for now, the “soft” Marxism of the Western Left has actually grown stronger, in part because we mistakenly deemed it to be less threatening.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ideas about Multiculturalism and de-facto open borders have achieved a virtual hegemony in public discourse. By hiding behind labels such as “anti-racism” and “tolerance,” Leftists have achieved a degree of censorship they could never have achieved had they openly stated that their intention was to radically transform Western civilization and destroy its foundations.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;According to the French philosopher Alain Finkielkraut, “the lofty idea of ‘the war on racism’ is gradually turning into a hideously false ideology. And this anti-racism will be for the 21st century what Communism was for the 20th century: A source of violence.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Alexander Boot, a Russian by birth, left for the West in the 1970s, only to discover that the West he was seeking was no longer there. This led him to write the book How the West Was Lost. Boot believes that democracy, or in the words of Abraham Lincoln, the government of the people, by the people and for the people, has been replaced by glossocracy, the government of the word, by the word and for the word.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In a culture where language is power and words are used as weapons, those who control the most fearsome of these weapons control society. In the West, where equality in all walks of life is the highest virtue and “discrimination” is a mortal sin, the “racist” is the worst of creatures. Those who control the definition of “racist,” the nuclear bomb of glossocracy, have a powerful weapon they can utilize to intimidate opponents. The mere utterance of the word can destroy careers and ruin lives, with no trial and no possibility of appeal.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Currently, the power of definition largely rests in the hands of a cartel of anti-racist organizations dominated by the extreme Left, often in cooperation with Muslims. By silencing all opposition to mass immigration as “racism,” they can stage a transformation of society every bit as massive as that of Communism, yet virtually shut down debate about it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Boot totally rejects the claim that Marxism has been misunderstood:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; “Any serious study will demonstrate that Marx based his theories on industrial conditions that either were already obsolete at the time or had never existed in the first place. That is no wonder, for Marx never saw the inside of a factory, farm or manufactory. [...] Whatever else he was, Marx was not a scientist. […] Marx ideals are unachievable precisely because they are so monstrous that even Bolsheviks never quite managed to realize them fully, and not for any lack of trying. For example, the [Communist] Manifesto (along with other writings by both Marx and Engels) prescribes the nationalization of all private property without exception. Even Stalin’s Russia of the 1930s fell short of that ideal. In fact, a good chunk of the Soviet economy was then in private hands [...] Really, compared with Marx, Stalin begins to look like a humanitarian. Marx also insisted that family should be done away with, with women becoming communal property. Again, for all their efforts, Lenin and Stalin never quite managed to achieve this ideal either. So where the Bolsheviks and Nazis perverted Marxism, they generally did so in the direction of softening it.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The former Soviet dissident Vladimir Bukovksy, who has warned that the European Union is on its way to becoming another Soviet Union, thinks that while the West won the Cold War in a military sense, we lost it in the context of ideas: “Communism might have been dead, but the communists remained in power in most of the former Warsaw bloc countries, while their Western collaborators came to power all over the world (in Europe in particular). This is nothing short of a miracle: the defeat of the Nazis in 1945 quite logically brought a shift to the Left in world politics, while a defeat of communism in 1991 brought again a shift to the Left, this time quite illogically.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Bukovksy is right: We never had a thorough de-Marxification process after the Cold War, similar to the de-Nazification after WW2, and we are now paying the price for this. Many Marxist ideas have been allowed to endure and mutate, such as the notion that culture is unimportant or that it is OK to stage massive social experiments on hundreds of millions of people. The Marxist historian Eric Hobsbawm has stated that had the Soviet Union managed to create a functioning Socialist society, tens of millions of deaths would have been a worthwhile price to pay. But Marxist ideals of forced equality can only be enforced by a government with totalitarian powers, and will thus inevitably lead to a totalitarian society. There is no “enlightened Marxism,” and the idea that there is has ruined more lives than probably and other ideology in modern history.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Marxism is an organized crime against humanity.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Australian writer Keith Windschuttle warns that the consequence of cultural relativism is that if there can be no absolute truths, there can be no absolute falsehoods, either, which explains Western weakness when confronted with Islamic Jihad. Our sense of right and wrong has been deeply damaged by Marxist thinking. Windschuttle praises Greek historian Thucydides’ writings about The History of the Peloponnesian War from the 5th century BC:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;“Rather than being impelled by great impersonal forces, political history reveals the world is made by men and, instead of being ‘absolved of blame’, men are responsible for the consequences of their actions. This was the very point that informed Thucydides’ study of the Peloponnesian War: the fate of Athens had been determined not by prophets, oracles or the gods, but by human actions and social organisation.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ideas matter. Individuals matter. Cultures matter. Truth matters, and truth exists. We used to know that. It’s time we get to know it again, and reject false ideas about the irrelevance of culture. We are not racists for desiring to pass on our heritage to future generations, nor are we evil for resisting to be treated as lab rats in social experiments on a horrific scale. We must nip the ideology of transnational Multiculturalism and unlimited mass migration in the bud by exposing it for what it is: A Communism for the 21st century.&lt;br /&gt;cover of How the West Was Lost How the West Was Lost&lt;br /&gt;Author: Alexander Boot&lt;br /&gt;ASIN: 1850439850&lt;br /&gt;Source URL:&lt;br /&gt;http://www.brusselsjournal.com/node/2125&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-6180329319203797531?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/6180329319203797531/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=6180329319203797531' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/6180329319203797531'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/6180329319203797531'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2009/01/communism-for-21st-century.html' title='A Communism for the 21st Century'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-425230024357686350</id><published>2008-11-21T21:35:00.001Z</published><updated>2008-11-21T21:35:55.219Z</updated><title type='text'>FREEDOM IS NOT YOURS TO DISH OUT!!</title><content type='html'>FREEDOM IS NOT YOURS TO DISH OUT!!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;November 21, 2008 by centurean2&lt;br /&gt;Fight the good fight&lt;br /&gt;On April 14th, 2008 Jane Birkby (not verified) says:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I sincerely hope that John Harris makes a difference where others have failed, and that the courts recognise the lawfulness of his actions, for it affects every one of us, and our future.&lt;br /&gt;The enemies of this country, who walk the halls of power seemingly with impunity, must be brought to book, or our long standing laws will be as nothing, and we face a terrifying future, because the EU have an enabling act in the Lisbon Treaty which will allow them to quash and grind those who disagree with the EU and it’s aims.&lt;br /&gt;Hitler had an enabling act, Stalin had Lenin’s Article 58 of the criminal code, Tony Blair pushed his enabling act through parliament under cover of the hunting bill (Civil Contingencies Act 2004), and the EU protocol on Subsidiarity and Proportionality can be used if you do not show proper respect for the principles of Subsidiarity i.e. the EU.&lt;br /&gt;George Orwell prophesied it would happen in 1984, but his dates were a little out, instead it is 2008 onwards.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This country is under threat from multiple sources, who do not believe in the nation state or democracy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;GOLDEN PRINCIPLES OF BRITISH CONSTITUTION&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sovereignty is the inalienable birthright of the people, entrusted to the Monarch and administered by&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Parliament which has no lawful authority ever to breach, surrender, lend or transfer (even temporarily) sovereignty except when&lt;br /&gt;conquered in war.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;No one (neither Monarch, nor Prime Minister, nor any prelate, politician, judge or public servant) is above the Statute and Common&lt;br /&gt;Law of the United Kingdom that form the British Constitution (including Magna&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Carta [1215], the Declaration and Bill of Rights [1688/89], Acts of Union, Succession and Settlement&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;[1701-07], the Coronation Oath Act [1689]).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;British Citizens have an inalienable right to be governed justly, lawfully and exclusively by their&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Parliament in Westminster (the Crown, the Lords Spiritual and Temporal and freely elected/replaceable representatives in the&lt;br /&gt;Commons), all of whom are servants of the people. Parliament’s power is not supreme but conditioned by oaths of office under the&lt;br /&gt;Constitution and the people’s immutable franchise.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;No Taxation is lawful without representation, nor may taxes be oppressive, unnecessary,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;confiscatory or contain double tax (eg VAT on petrol tax).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Trial by Jury, habeas corpus, right of appeal are inalienable right of all accused under British jurisdiction.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;6. Innocence is presumed unless proved guilty in court. If acquitted, no retrial on same charge.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;No fine or forfeiture before conviction by a court (eg arbitrary speeding and parking fines).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The British Constitution is sworn by solemn oaths of office and/or allegiance to be upheld and defended impartially in perpetuity&lt;br /&gt;without exception by the Monarch, ministers, politicians, judges, members of the armed forces, police and others in authority.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Government must always act within limits and constraints imposed by the Constitution; including the making and unmaking of law;&lt;br /&gt;it may not diminish or transfer its own power so to act; nor weaken, ignore or over-ride the Constitution whether to serve its own&lt;br /&gt;or others’ ends; it may not suspend or dispense with the law; nor impose harsh or punitive law without cause.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Constitutional Law takes precedence over administrative law. It may be improved, or expressly repealed if not entrenched; however it&lt;br /&gt;may never be supplanted or repealed just by passing a newer statute or administrative instrument and its breach may be treason.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;British Citizens may petition the Monarch if all other remedies fail, without fear of reprisal or prosecution. The Crown is sworn by&lt;br /&gt;oath to protect all subjects from violation of their lawful rights and liberties, retaining the power and responsibility to ensure&lt;br /&gt;redress is exercised.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Guaranteed Justice. There must be no undue to delay in legal proceedings. Immigrants must adhere to British laws and customs. If&lt;br /&gt;wronged, British Citizens are entitled to a remedy and to seek redress in law. Punishment must fit the crime and must not be&lt;br /&gt;excessive or unusual, such as torture. Judgements must be exercised with compassion and mercy at every level.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Right to be defended from our enemies.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Right to defend self, family and property by whatever reasonable means necessary.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;15. Right to private ownership of property and assets.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;16. Right to engage in any activity not specifically banned in the national interest or safety.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;17. Right to associate freely or not to associate with any political party, trade union or&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;organisation, except those posing a threat to security and interests of the United Kingdom.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;18. Right to freedom of speech, writing and publication.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;19. Freedom of religion and worship, except the Protestant Succession shall be maintained.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;20. Royal Prerogative shall be exercised personally by the Sovereign on all Constitutional issues&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;and foreign treaties, never on behalf of the Crown by government ministers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;21. Separation of Powers between Crown, Executive and Legislature be invariably maintained.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;22. The Crown shall always retain the absolute right to dissolve and open Parliament; call General&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Elections; refuse Royal Assent to any Bill that does not enjoy the settled will of Parliament or&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;the interest of the nation or is unconstitutional; receive and act upon public petitions declare&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;war if unavoidable only in self-defence of the United Kingdom and or our vital interests.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;OUR BIRTHRIGHT OF GUARANTEED LIBERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BRITISH CONSTITUTION IS ABSOLUTE &amp; ETERNAL&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;TPUC. ORG&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-425230024357686350?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/425230024357686350/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=425230024357686350' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/425230024357686350'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/425230024357686350'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2008/11/freedom-is-not-yours-to-dish-out.html' title='FREEDOM IS NOT YOURS TO DISH OUT!!'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-378868036819972978</id><published>2008-08-27T11:13:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2008-08-27T11:14:46.086+01:00</updated><title type='text'>The Environmentalists' Greatest Trick</title><content type='html'>&lt;span style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;The Environmentalists' Greatest Trick&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If the devil's greatest trick was convincing the world that he doesn't exist, arguably the Environmentalist' Greatest Trick is convincing the world that they really stand for conserving, rather than spending flagrantly.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Case in point Barack Obama who calls for everyone to rotate their tires, drive less and use less energy-- even while unveiling a massive spending program that would choke even the 2004 GOP elephant. In other words make sure to limit your showers to 1 minute of cold water, while shelling out your money to fund Barack's own domestic civilian corps. Cut back on toilet paper so Obama can blow hundreds of billions on pet projects that the country can't possibly afford.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But then why be surprised, conservation for the greater good was always a staple of planned economies in the USSR or China or Cuba, just so long as you knew that the greater good was the good of the authorities.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hypocrisy is no obstacle to being an environmentalist prophet as Al Gore's sprawling mansion and bouts of jetting around the world with rock stars has shown us. But then again the mansions of the Party elite have never created any kind of contraction to demanding that the peasant cut down his ration of bread by another few ounces. The beauty of collectivism is that it divides humanity neatly into masters and slaves, and if you're smart enough to wield the rhetorical whip or come up with another convincing argument for cutting the rations, you get to split the vigorish.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With all the tirades about the oceans rising, the polar ice melting, the atmosphere dissolving, the globe heating up, the polar bears dying out and all the catastrophe hysteria that has overrun the country, the last thing you should expect is to have the Prophets of Disaster actually listen to their own alarmist rhetoric. As everyone knows, preaching chastity excuses the parson for his own adulteries, and preaching green excuses the politician for his three swimming pools. With carbon credits as the new indulgences, cutting back is only for those too slow to jump on the bandwagon and preach it to others.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you can churn out a commercial featuring a multiracial panoply screaming TICK TICK TICK at the audience, in between reciting prospective disasters, you can go on showering as long as you like. At most you might be expected to buy a SMART Car and drive it to the premiere of your latest movie being shot on three continents for enough money to feed all of Africa well into the 22nd century.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Among the elite, conspicuous consumption has given way to conscious concern about consumption. The thing isn't to cut back, but to spend money and buy something that signals your concern about consumption, such as expensive organic products, electric cars or a DVD of Al Gore using his beak to point out melting icebergs on a slideshow of the Arctic. As Conspicuous Concern becomes the new hip, shallow people show how deep they are by spending more money on the status symbols that show just how opposed to wasteful consumption they are.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And environmentalism at the government level is truly no different. Obama's campaign isn't being run on a platform of spending less, but spending more. More programs. More projects. More logos and slogans and money all somehow geared toward using less energy. But can you spend more to spend less and waste more to waste less? The laws of thermodynamics would seem to say otherwise.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And while the mindless celebrities who circle any trend like starved vultures continue to preach to us that we need to stop using toilet paper and drink rat's milk, the political culture of consumption that gave birth to their idiocy continues rolling along just fine. That culture is perfectly happy with oil prices because it doesn't affect their own padded pocketbooks but does drive public disaffection that they hope to exploit.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It isn't that they really want the public spending less, but their business allies want the public spending more on the things they want to sell, things with a Recycled logo or Biofuels or Ice Cream guaranteed not to harm the habitats of Polar Bears. The trick is to get the public to buy less and spend more, on the products they buy and on the government they're forced to accept.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Real conservation has never been on their agenda or they might actually listen to the Sierra Club when it opposes immigrant. Real cutbacks in waste are not on their agenda or they might stop jetting around the country and the world for conferences and concerts. Real reductions in energy use is not on their agenda or they might actually cut back on their own energy use instead of buying carbon credits. But it's much easier to victimize Asthma patients and working class people who find themselves having to pay more for everything they buy thanks to the mesh of regulations they implement, than to actually show more responsibility in their own lives.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Politics of Green is all about appearance over reality, about a sprawling mansion with a green sticker on it and a SMART car parked right in front of the driveway with that embarassing SUV inside.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-378868036819972978?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/378868036819972978/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=378868036819972978' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/378868036819972978'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/378868036819972978'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2008/08/environmentalists-greatest-trick.html' title='The Environmentalists&apos; Greatest Trick'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-2116386343085820043</id><published>2008-07-21T21:31:00.001+01:00</published><updated>2008-07-21T21:36:03.378+01:00</updated><title type='text'>WHO IS IN CONTROL</title><content type='html'>defender&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;"If you will not fight for the right when you can easily win without bloodshed; if you will not fight when your victory will be sure and not too costly; you may come to the moment when you will have to fight with all the odds against you and only a small chance of survival. There may even be a worse case: you may have to fight when there is no hope of victory, because it is better to perish than to live as slaves." Wnston Churchill&lt;br /&gt;Wednesday, 5 September 2007&lt;br /&gt;WHO IS IN CONTROL?&lt;br /&gt;Maybe this following article will help you to start to see the reasons why our political "leaders" do the things they do. For instance Mr. Milliband is very aware of what he is doing in Turkey today, helping to open the EU door http://uk.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUKL0584853820070905?rpc=401&amp; , his reasoning though eludes us. The plan is unfolding rapidly but they are past the point of weakness and believe they have enough strength to be bolder and more progressive. Many people look at the elite as bumbling, disconnected, incompetent, directionless and downright stupid. Do not believe it, they are very smart, charming, articulate, educated, focused, connected and determined.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;They have a strong, binding common goal. The obvious unifying bond must be the party they belong to one would think, but I believe there is more to it than that. Party politics in the UK can be too fluid, needs to change some what from time to time for lets say, appearances. Only a little mind and usually a few speeches and waffle, a new name, a law or two and it is put aside and back to the agenda as soon as it is appropreate to do so. So what is the guiding light that keep them on track. Have you ever heard of The Fabian Society? Its been around for a long long time, it is very influential, for instance, every labour prime minister, ever, has been a member up to and including the current Priminister, most of the past and present labour MP's have been and are members. The labour party emerged as the political arm of the Fabians, the Liberals are also historically closely connected, I have found that a number of conservatives are also members.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We see today that the liblabcon are hardly different politically, might that be because of a common goal?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Fabianism believes in what it describes as “the democratic control of society in all its activities.” The key word is control – whereas most people see democracy as based on the freedom and liberty of the individual, Fabian socialism places the emphasis on control of the individual – a sort of “we know what is best” attitude. It sees this as being best achieved through some form of global government, a goal it shares with Communism, (which is also based on centralised control). Some time ago an elderly friend of mine told me how she had attended Fabian Society meetings in the 1930s, and she confirmed that world government was what was discussed even then. In short, those who adhere to Fabian philosophy, seek a highly centralised power base – the elimination of national sovereignty is fundamental to the process. The emblem of the Fabian Society is the tortoise, which represents slow but steady progress. The Labour Party has always included Fabians, but Blair’s Labour now seems riddled with them. This political philosophy, widespread throughout the so called centre left parties of Europe must explain so much about how and why the EU has developed in the way that it has and why our government is so committed to the single European state. It has also had influence within the U.S. Democratic party. Members of the Fabian Society founded the London School of Economics, which has traditionally ensured that budding socialists receive a thorough grounding in traditional economics and monetary policy! http://www.thetruthseeker.co.uk/article.asp?ID=402&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I hope you would read the full article by clicking the link and also do your own search to find out more.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Am I right or am I wrong, time will tell.&lt;br /&gt;Posted by defender at 17:08&lt;br /&gt;4 comments:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;BFB said...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    Am I right or am I wrong&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    Of course you are right. Check out this link&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    http://thejournal.parker-joseph.co.uk/blog/_archives/2007/8/23/3177099.html&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    BTW, I see you have only been online for a couple of months, which explains why I haven't linked to you yet. This has now been rectified. You are now linked at 'Battle For Britain'&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    http://bfbwwiii.blogspot.com/&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    Keep up the excellent work,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    Phil (BFB).&lt;br /&gt;    05 September 2007 20:28 &lt;br /&gt;BFB said...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    I think maybe the above link is too long for this window. Try&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    http://thejournal.parker-joseph.co.uk/blog/&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    and scroll down to the article '2010 - Its coming, your freedom is going'.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    In fact, just bookmark the blog and visit regularly, it's brilliant.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    Phil.&lt;br /&gt;    05 September 2007 20:36 &lt;br /&gt;defender said...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    thanks very much for that BFB. the pieces fit almost perfectly.&lt;br /&gt;    05 September 2007 21:00 &lt;br /&gt;The Green Arrow said...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    Hello Defender. Good information.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    I see the famous Battler Britain as linked you. A good egg.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    So have I.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    Good Luck&lt;br /&gt;    09 September 2007 06:27&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-2116386343085820043?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/2116386343085820043/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=2116386343085820043' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/2116386343085820043'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/2116386343085820043'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2008/07/who-is-in-control.html' title='WHO IS IN CONTROL'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-7366813714556097352</id><published>2008-05-15T11:00:00.002+01:00</published><updated>2008-05-15T11:03:26.621+01:00</updated><title type='text'>FINAL WARNING</title><content type='html'>http://www.modernhistoryproject.org/mhp/ArticleDisplay.php?Article=FinalWarning&lt;br /&gt;The Modern History Project Featured commentary:&lt;br /&gt;Propaganda, Terrorism and Hypocrisy &lt;br /&gt;http://www.modernhistoryproject.org/mhp/ArticleDisplay.php?Article=FinalWarning&lt;br /&gt;  *NEWS*ArticlesDatabaseLinksMailHelp! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Articles &gt; Books &gt; FinalWarning&lt;br /&gt;Final Warning: A History of the New World Order &lt;br /&gt;Illuminism and the master plan for world domination&lt;br /&gt;-- by David Rivera, 1994 source: View From the Wall&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;:: With hyperlinks to the MHP database. Follow links for related info ::&lt;br /&gt;Table of Contents&lt;br /&gt;MHP Editors Preface&lt;br /&gt;About this book &lt;br /&gt;1: The Birth of Tyranny &lt;br /&gt;The Freemasons, the Illuminati, and the House of Rothschild &lt;br /&gt;1.1: The Freemasons&lt;br /&gt;A brief history of the Freemasons in England and America &lt;br /&gt;1.2: The Order of the Illuminati&lt;br /&gt;The development of the Order of the Illuminati, and their infiltration of the Masonic Lodge &lt;br /&gt;1.3: The Illuminati in America&lt;br /&gt;The Illuminati organization spreads from Europe to America &lt;br /&gt;1.4: The Rothschilds&lt;br /&gt;The formation of the Rothschild banking dynasty and their support of the Illuminati program &lt;br /&gt;2: Financial Background &lt;br /&gt;The history of U.S. central banking, the income tax, and the private foundations of the elite &lt;br /&gt;2.1: The Bank of the United States&lt;br /&gt;European financial interests attempt to recapture the United States &lt;br /&gt;2.2: Creation of the Federal Reserve System&lt;br /&gt;Jacob Schiff, Paul Warburg, Jekyll Island and the creation of the Fed &lt;br /&gt;2.3: The Federal Reserve System Begins Operation&lt;br /&gt;Theft of the gold, fiat currency, inflation, and debt slavery &lt;br /&gt;2.4: The Federal Income Tax&lt;br /&gt;Collecting the interest payments for the owners of the Federal Reserve &lt;br /&gt;2.5: Tax-exempt Foundations&lt;br /&gt;How the elite protects their wealth while controlling education, research and public policy &lt;br /&gt;3: World War I and the League of Nations&lt;br /&gt;War profiteering, the League of Nations, and the seal of the Illuminati &lt;br /&gt;4: Communism and Racial Tension&lt;br /&gt;Promoting racial tension to destabilize American society &lt;br /&gt;5: Elite Political Organizations &lt;br /&gt;The Fabian Socialists, the Round Table and the Council on Foreign Relations &lt;br /&gt;5.1: The Fabians, the Round Table, and the Rhodes Scholars&lt;br /&gt;The Rhodes-Milner group continues the Illuminati program &lt;br /&gt;5.2: The Council on Foreign Relations&lt;br /&gt;The origin and goals of the elite U.S. policy organization &lt;br /&gt;5.3: CFR Influence in Government, Media and Business&lt;br /&gt;The pervasive influence of CFR members over all aspects of society &lt;br /&gt;5.4: The Rise and Fall of Richard Nixon&lt;br /&gt;Nelson Rockefeller, the CFR, and their role in the Nixon Presidency &lt;br /&gt;6: World War II &lt;br /&gt;How the Illuminati engineered the war to further the world government program &lt;br /&gt;6.1: The Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion&lt;br /&gt;A document of dubious origin that reveals the Illuminati program of control &lt;br /&gt;6.2: World War II and the Buildup of Communism&lt;br /&gt;The rise of Adolf Hitler, the financing of German industry, and the buildup of Soviet Communism &lt;br /&gt;6.3: The Pearl Harbor Deception&lt;br /&gt;Roosevelt intentionally provoked Japan into attacking Pearl Harbor &lt;br /&gt;7: The Spread of Communism &lt;br /&gt;The origin and worldwide spread of Communism &lt;br /&gt;7.1: The Origins of Communism&lt;br /&gt;Socialist and communist experiments during the 1700s and 1800s &lt;br /&gt;7.2: Marx, Engels and the Socialist International&lt;br /&gt;Karl Marx, the Communist Manifesto, and the rise of Socialism in Europe &lt;br /&gt;7.3: Lenin, Trotsky and the Bolshevik Revolution&lt;br /&gt;The Soviet Union is formed with the financial support of the Western oligarchs &lt;br /&gt;7.4: Stalin and Western Support of the Soviet Union&lt;br /&gt;Stalin takes power, the Soviets fight the Nazis, and the bankers control both sides &lt;br /&gt;7.5: Communist Revolutions in China and Asia&lt;br /&gt;Communists allowed to take over China, Korea, South Asia and Vietnam &lt;br /&gt;7.6: Communist Revolution in Cuba&lt;br /&gt;Fidel Castro takes power in Cuba with U.S. support, leading to a showdown with the Soviets &lt;br /&gt;7.7: The Soviet Challenge to America&lt;br /&gt;Soviet rhetoric, subversion, military preparation, and deception &lt;br /&gt;8: Moving Towards Global Government &lt;br /&gt;The United Nations, the European Union and other global organizations &lt;br /&gt;8.1: The United Nations&lt;br /&gt;The founding of the U.N. and the push for a Socialist world government &lt;br /&gt;8.2: The European Union&lt;br /&gt;European cooperation after WW2 and the formation of the European Union &lt;br /&gt;8.3: The Bilderberg Group&lt;br /&gt;The origins and influence of the premier international policy planning group &lt;br /&gt;8.4: The Seven Sisters&lt;br /&gt;OPEC, the Seven Sisters, and control of the petroleum industry &lt;br /&gt;8.5: The Club of Rome and Population Reduction&lt;br /&gt;The Club of Rome, the Limits to Growth, and the AIDS epidemic &lt;br /&gt;8.6: International Trade Agreements&lt;br /&gt;The globalisation of the economy via GATT, NAFTA and the WTO &lt;br /&gt;9: Consolidating Government Power &lt;br /&gt;The Trilateral Commission, the Federal government, and the rise of the police state &lt;br /&gt;9.1: The Trilateral Commission&lt;br /&gt;The Trilateral Commission, the CFR, and control of the White House &lt;br /&gt;9.2: Centralization of Government Power&lt;br /&gt;Federal districts, Executive orders, replacing the U.S. Constitution &lt;br /&gt;9.3: The Rise of the Police State&lt;br /&gt;Social instability, military police, gun confiscation, and detention camps &lt;br /&gt;List of Source Documents&lt;br /&gt;Sources referenced in Final Warning &lt;br /&gt;People - Organizations - Events&lt;br /&gt;modernhistoryproject.org&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-7366813714556097352?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/7366813714556097352/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=7366813714556097352' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/7366813714556097352'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/7366813714556097352'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2008/05/final-warning.html' title='FINAL WARNING'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-901729264397167290</id><published>2008-05-12T11:05:00.002+01:00</published><updated>2008-05-12T11:14:19.025+01:00</updated><title type='text'>Islam is Democracy's cancer</title><content type='html'>The most basic demand for participating in any program is the ability to abide by its rules. When it comes to Democracy, the most basic rule is that there is no absolute power and that the democratic system remain place. Winning and losing in a democracy is not a zero sum game and multiple parties and multiple viewpoints come to the table, hammer out compromises and keep the country running. A party may lose one election but then come back and win another one. Violence gets shelved as a tool of transition.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Politics outside Democratic rules often yields zero sum games, ruthless contents of will and power, in which the punishment for political failure is imprisonment or death. Democracy is meant to shift that balance by allowing different sides to participate. What it requires however is that all sides abide by the premise of democracy, that the democratic system itself remain in place from turn to turn. That is the one thing Islamic parties can't and won't do.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Within a democracy, totalitarian parties are a trojan horse, whether they are Communist or Nazi or Islamist. They cannot be allowed to exist because they participate in the democratic process only with the endgame of ending democracy once they have amassed enough power.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Yet many British seemed to have trouble understanding this when it came to the Communist party, because the Democratic process, like the Geneva Convention and the Constitution and other consensual agreements, has been mischaracterized as universal. But no agreement is universal. An agreement can only exist between peoples or groups who agree to abide by its terms. Human rights cannot apply to those who violate them. Conventions on the treatment of prisoners do not apply to those who do not follow them. Democracy does not apply to the un-democratic and the anti-democratic.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Islamist party in the Muslim world and the West have learned to mimic the tactics of the Communist parties, to put on a Democratic facade for the West, to give lip service to the Democratic process while slowly taking over from the inside.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The election of a Muslim party to power is a De Facto coup, it's only a matter of time until the actual takeover happens. When it does, there may still be elections as in Iran, but the only ones running will be approved Islamist parties. Because while we may fail to understand that Democracy is a consensual agreement, the Islamist enemy understands it quite well and their system is quickly set up to suppress non-Islamist and Anti-Islamist organizations from within any electoral process.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And that is why Islam is Democracy's cancer, adept at exploiting Democracy's institutions and rules, its respect for human rights and sentimental willingness to believe that anyone can participate and become ennobled by the process, to come to power.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The false view of democracy as universal, rather than limited to those who accept its premises, has led to multiple disasters as the Government has championed "Democracy" in Gaza, in Lebanon, in Egypt and Pakistan, only to be rewarded with terrorism and the rise of the Islamists, time and time again.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Now Rice is set to join the EU in backing Erdogan's Islamist party in Turkey over its secularist opponents. Never mind that the secularist military and political establishment were reliable American allies, while Erdogan has fed hatred of America. Never mind that Erdogan's AKP has conducted an assault on its opposition and subverted the judiciary. Never mind that Erdogan's AKP has undermined the War in Iraq from the start. Erdogan wants Turkey to join the EU... and that is enough for the EU to support him and apparently enough for Rice to stab the United States and its allies once again in the back... and back the totalitarian ambitions of an Islamic party.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Many "thinkers" such as John Esposito and Noah Feldman have resumed championing the discredited idea that Islam is Democratic or leads to Democracy, when the overwhelming evidence of history and geo-politics is not on their side. Not only is Islam not democratic, but by its very nature it is anti-democratic.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Separation of Church and State in Turkey or anywhere else, protects government from religion and religion from government. Religion by its very nature holds by uncompromising absolutes. Government in a democracy deals in compromises. When government and religion bleed into each other, either religion becomes compromised or government becomes uncompromising. The former leads to the sort of hollow secularized religion you can see in the Church of England. The latter leads to the sort of fanaticism that drowns half a world in blood.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The fusion of Islam and democracy is a nightmare written in blood. It's an old nightmare over a thousand years old brought to life again by rising oil prices and Western weakness.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Meanwhile the consensual agreements that have formed the institutions of the West have become mischaracterized as universal, leaving Western institutions with no defense against the cancer of Islamism.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-901729264397167290?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/901729264397167290/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=901729264397167290' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/901729264397167290'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/901729264397167290'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2008/05/islam-is-democracys-cancer.html' title='Islam is Democracy&apos;s cancer'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-5050456838610144191</id><published>2008-05-01T09:49:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2008-05-01T09:50:33.929+01:00</updated><title type='text'>Modern Britain: No Laughing Matter</title><content type='html'>Published on The Brussels Journal (http://www.brusselsjournal.com) &lt;br /&gt;Modern Britain: No Laughing Matter &lt;br /&gt;By A. Millar &lt;br /&gt;Created 2008-05-01 09:03 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Earlier generations of Britons believed that certain things simply could not happen in Britain. Even in the country’s darkest moments of war or depression, this conviction differentiated the then proud nation from the U.S.S.R., third world countries, and unstable regimes that might fall to dictatorship any moment. News blackouts, and the banning of a book or film of course occurred here or there, but these never seemed very serious events.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;When the Thatcher government banned the sale of the novel, Spycatcher, in Britain, it was smuggled into the country from abroad, and reported in the press despite legal challenges. Humor was the public’s usual way of dealing with such things, and the banning of a book that most people could get ahold of, turned politics into a laughing stock. And not for the first or last time either. Before the outbreak of the Second World War, when Oswald Moseley’s “black shirt” fascists were parading through London, Lady Astor commented that if they should ever gain power the British people would die laughing. How prophetic this was. A few years later Charlie Chaplin denounced and mocked the Nazis in his film, The Great Dictator, even as prime minister Neville Chamberlain sort to win “peace for our time” by appeasing Hitler.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;In the 1980s and early 1990s the satirical puppet show, Spitting Image, which mocked the politicians of the time, became a staple of television viewing, even for those who generally did not like television that much. The puppets were grotesque, but politics at that time – and before that time – was raw, unscripted. Thatcher, like other leaders, spoke from the gut as well as the brain, and the picture was not always pretty, but it was human, and it represented the British people. In an excellent op-ed piece for The Daily Mail recently, Lord Tebbit – Thatcher’s once right-hand man – spoke of his love for his puppet-portrayal as a “leather-clad bovver boy,” his dismay at the banal, politically correct, mainstream parties who seem indistinguishable from one another, and constant political failings that are, “so ridiculous that it is beyond satire.”&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Political correctness has cowed society and politics, and trodden down common sense and humor. Unlike the defiant, bawdy Brit of the past, today he thinks before he speaks, running through the list of forbidden words, and making sure not to let one slip. And so much now is taboo. The English Democrats Party is under investigation for racism, for using the term, “tartan tax,” a student was arrested for calling a police horse “gay,” and, if you need to see the proof of such extreme “politically correct” intolerance, a Youtube video showing a young man being arrested for singing, “I’d rather wear a turban” (deemed racist by the arresting officer), can be seen here.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;A common language is one of the traditional, defining marks of a nation, and the criminalization of words will have a very profound consequence for the British. Though rarely acknowledged as such, humor is another defining mark, and one that makes use of the nation’s language in particular ways that relies on the audience having a good general knowledge of culture, history, and politics. Notably, Voltaire once commented that tragedies could be translated from one tongue to another, but that comedies could not. Anyone wishing to grasp the English comedy would need to, “spend three years in London, to make yourself master of the English tongue, and to frequent the playhouse every night,” he suggested.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Political correctness has changed British politics and society, the latter of which has been famed for its ability to laugh at itself – an ability that has certainly helped to keep it free and democratic. Extremists – whether of the fascist, politically correct, or Islamic type – are united in their suspicion – even rejection – of humor. Humor shows them for what they really are. When the “Mohammed cartoons” provoked riots and death threats by Islamic radicals, Jack Straw could only remark,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I said at the time that the cartoons were reprinted in Europe – though not here in the United Kingdom – that doing so was needlessly insensitive and disrespectful. The right to freedom of expression is a broad one and something which this country has long held dear. […] But the existence of such a right does not mean that it is right – morally right, politically right, socially right – to exercise that freedom without regard to the feelings of others. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With those words Straw beheads the figure of humor before our eyes, in order to appease those who might be offended. Not every Muslim is humorless, of course, and in the U.S., for example, there is a comedy show called “Allah made me funny,” with Muslim comedians who are able to poke fun at themselves. The show was the initiative of Preacher Moss, who wanted to bridge the gap between Muslims and non-Muslims after 9/11. Yet in Britain we see that appeasement has become de facto policy of the “liberal” media, with various controversial words or subjects banned. Ben Elton – a comedian and author once noted for his staunchly Left-wing politics – recently accused the B.B.C. of being too “scared” to poke fun at radical Islam, noting that he was even told not to use the entirely innocuous phrase, “Mohammed came to the mountain” apparently for fear of the consequences.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;A few days ago, it emerged that the B.B.C. and rival television broadcaster I.T.V. insisted that the Christian Choice political party make changes to the language of its electoral broadcast concerning their opposition to the building of Europe’s largest mosque in London. The party had described Tablighi Jamaat, the group behind its planning, as “separatist,” and noted that some “moderate Muslims” were against the mega-mosque. But the B.B.C. was worried, and insisted the group be described as “controversial” instead. And, it disallowed the term “moderate Muslims” as it implied that Tablighi Jamaat was not moderate. I.T.V. would not even allow the group to be described as “controversial,” although this would certainly appear to be an appropriate – if mild – term. Tablighi Jamaat is opposed to Muslims mixing with non-Muslims, and wants to separate their flock from Jews and Christians by – according to one of their advocates in Britain – creating, “such hatred for their ways as human beings have for urine and excreta.”&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Ten years ago, we would have laughed at a comedy sketch in which people were banned from describing hate mongers as “controversial.” We would have laughed at a sketch of a student being arrested for calling a horse “gay.” The lunacy of it all seems so Monty Python or Spitting Image, yet this is the reality of modern Britain.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;But I wonder if bawdy, rowdy humor is not now being confined to the past, and along with it an entire way of thinking, and an effective weapon that has proved the best defense of common sense and ordinary people. Gone, it seems, is the type of politician that was feisty and unapologetic in the pursuit of liberty. Contrast Churchill – drinker, cigar smoker, and a man with a quick wit and sharp tongue – with those who embody modern politics – Gordon Brown, Jack Straw, Ken Livingstone, Tony Blair, or David Cameron – and one cannot help but feel that the future of Britain may be no laughing matter.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;--------------------------------------------------------------------------------&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Source URL:&lt;br /&gt;http://www.brusselsjournal.com/node/3220&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-5050456838610144191?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/5050456838610144191/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=5050456838610144191' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/5050456838610144191'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/5050456838610144191'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2008/05/modern-britain-no-laughing-matter.html' title='Modern Britain: No Laughing Matter'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-8098418764591489947</id><published>2008-04-30T09:12:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2008-04-30T09:13:50.525+01:00</updated><title type='text'>An Anatomy of Surrender</title><content type='html'>Bruce Bawer&lt;br /&gt;An Anatomy of Surrender&lt;br /&gt;Motivated by fear and multiculturalism, too many Westerners are acquiescing to creeping sharia.&lt;br /&gt;Spring 2008&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;http://www.city-journal.org/printable.php?id=2567&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Islam divides the world into two parts. The part governed by sharia, or Islamic law, is called the Dar al-Islam, or House of Submission. Everything else is the Dar al-Harb, or House of War, so called because it will take war—holy war, jihad—to bring it into the House of Submission. Over the centuries, this jihad has taken a variety of forms. Two centuries ago, for instance, Muslim pirates from North Africa captured ships and enslaved their crews, leading the U.S. to fight the Barbary Wars of 1801–05 and 1815. In recent decades, the jihadists’ weapon of choice has usually been the terrorist’s bomb; the use of planes as missiles on 9/11 was a variant of this method.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What has not been widely recognized is that the Ayatollah Khomeini’s 1989 fatwa against Satanic Verses author Salman Rushdie introduced a new kind of jihad. Instead of assaulting Western ships or buildings, KhoÂ­meini took aim at a fundamental Western freedom: freedom of speech. In recent years, other Islamists have joined this crusade, seeking to undermine Western societies’ basic liberties and extend sharia within those societies.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The cultural jihadists have enjoyed disturbing success. Two events in particular—the 2004 assassination in Amsterdam of Theo van Gogh in retaliation for his film about Islam’s oppression of women, and the global wave of riots, murders, and vandalism that followed a Danish newspaper’s 2005 publication of cartoons satirizing Mohammed—have had a massive ripple effect throughout the West. Motivated variously, and doubtless sometimes simultaneously, by fear, misguided sympathy, and multicultural ideology—which teaches us to belittle our freedoms and to genuflect to non-Western cultures, however repressive—people at every level of Western society, but especially elites, have allowed concerns about what fundamentalist Muslims will feel, think, or do to influence their actions and expressions. These Westerners have begun, in other words, to internalize the strictures of sharia, and thus implicitly to accept the deferential status of dhimmis—infidels living in Muslim societies.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Call it a cultural surrender. The House of War is slowly—or not so slowly, in Europe’s case—being absorbed into the House of Submission.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Western media are in the driver’s seat on this road to sharia. Often their approach is to argue that we’re the bad guys. After the late Dutch sociologist-turned-politician Pim Fortuyn sounded the alarm about the danger that Europe’s Islamization posed to democracy, elite journalists labeled him a threat. A New York Times headline described him as marching the dutch to the right. Dutch newspapers Het Parool and De Volkskrant compared him with Mussolini; Trouw likened him to Hitler. The man (a multiculturalist, not a Muslim) who murdered him in May 2002 seemed to echo such verdicts when explaining his motive: Fortuyn’s views on Islam, the killer insisted, were “dangerous.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Perhaps no Western media outlet has exhibited this habit of moral inversion more regularly than the BBC. In 2006, to take a typical example, Manchester’s top imam told psychotherapist John Casson that he supported the death penalty for homosexuality. Casson expressed shock—and the BBC, in a dispatch headlined imam accused of “gay death” slur, spun the controversy as an effort by Casson to discredit Islam. The BBC concluded its story with comments from an Islamic Human Rights Commission spokesman, who equated Muslim attitudes toward homosexuality with those of “other orthodox religions, such as Catholicism” and complained that focusing on the issue was “part of demonizing Muslims.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In June 2005, the BBC aired the documentary Don’t Panic, I’m Islamic, which sought to portray concerns about Islamic radicalism as overblown. This “stunning whitewash of radical Islam,” as Little Green Footballs blogger Charles Johnson put it, “helped keep the British public fast asleep, a few weeks before the bombs went off in London subways and buses” in July 2005. In December 2007, it emerged that five of the documentary’s subjects, served up on the show as examples of innocuous Muslims-next-door, had been charged in those terrorist attacks—and that BBC producers, though aware of their involvement after the attacks took place, had not reported important information about them to the police.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Press acquiescence to Muslim demands and threats is endemic. When the Mohammed cartoons—published in September 2005 by the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten to defy rising self-censorship after van Gogh’s murder—were answered by worldwide violence, only one major American newspaper, the Philadelphia Inquirer, joined such European dailies as Die Welt and El País in reprinting them as a gesture of free-speech solidarity. Editors who refused to run the images claimed that their motive was multicultural respect for Islam. Critic Christopher Hitchens believed otherwise, writing that he “knew quite a number of the editors concerned and can say for a certainty that the chief motive for ‘restraint’ was simple fear.” Exemplifying the new dhimmitude, whatever its motivation, was Norway’s leading cartoonist, Finn Graff, who had often depicted Israelis as Nazis, but who now vowed not to draw anything that might provoke Muslim wrath. (On a positive note, this February, over a dozen Danish newspapers, joined by a number of other papers around the world, reprinted one of the original cartoons as a free-speech gesture after the arrest of three people accused of plotting to kill the artist.)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Last year brought another cartoon crisis—this time over Swedish artist Lars Vilks’s drawings of Mohammed as a dog, which ambassadors from Muslim countries used as an excuse to demand speech limits in Sweden. CNN reporter Paula Newton suggested that perhaps “Vilks should have known better” because of the Jyllands-Posten incident—as if people who make art should naturally take their marching orders from people who make death threats. Meanwhile, The Economist depicted Vilks as an eccentric who shouldn’t be taken “too seriously” and noted approvingly that Sweden’s prime minister, unlike Denmark’s, invited the ambassadors “in for a chat.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The elite media regularly underreport fundamentalist Muslim misbehavior or obfuscate its true nature. After the knighting of Rushdie in 2007 unleashed yet another wave of international Islamist mayhem, Tim Rutten wrote in the Los Angeles Times: “If you’re wondering why you haven’t been able to follow all the columns and editorials in the American press denouncing all this homicidal nonsense, it’s because there haven’t been any.” Or consider the riots that gripped immigrant suburbs in France in the autumn of 2005. These uprisings were largely assertions of Muslim authority over Muslim neighborhoods, and thus clearly jihadist in character. Yet weeks passed before many American press outlets mentioned them—and when they did, they de-emphasized the rioters’ Muslim identity (few cited the cries of “Allahu akbar,” for instance). Instead, they described the violence as an outburst of frustration over economic injustice. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When polls and studies of Muslims appear, the media often spin the results absurdly or drop them down the memory hole after a single news cycle. Journalists celebrated the results of a 2007 Pew poll showing that 80 percent of American Muslims aged 18 to 29 said that they opposed suicide bombing—even though the flip side, and the real story, was that a double-digit percentage of young American Muslims admitted that they supported it. u.s. muslims assimilated, opposed to extremism, the Washington Post rejoiced, echoing USA Today’s american muslims reject extremes. A 2006 Daily Telegraph survey showed that 40 percent of British Muslims wanted sharia in Britain—yet British reporters often write as though only a minuscule minority embraced such views.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;After each major terrorist act since 9/11, the press has dutifully published stories about Western Muslims fearing an “anti-Muslim backlash”—thus neatly shifting the focus from Islamists’ real acts of violence to non-Muslims’ imaginary ones. (These backlashes, of course, never materialize.) While books by Islam experts like Bat Ye’or and Robert Spencer, who tell difficult truths about jihad and sharia, go unreviewed in newspapers like the New York Times, the elite press legitimizes thinkers like Karen Armstrong and John Esposito, whose sugarcoated representations of Islam should have been discredited for all time by 9/11. The Times described Armstrong’s hagiography of Mohammed as “a good place to start” learning about Islam; in July 2007, the Washington Post headlined a piece by Esposito want to understand islam? start here.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Mainstream outlets have also served up anodyne portraits of fundamentalist Muslim life. Witness Andrea Elliott’s affectionate three-part profile of a Brooklyn imam, which appeared in the New York Times in March 2006. Elliott and the Times sought to portray Reda Shata as a heroic bridge builder between two cultures, leaving readers with the comforting belief that the growth of Islam in America was not only harmless but positive, even beautiful. Though it emerged in passing that Shata didn’t speak English, refused to shake women’s hands, wanted to forbid music, and supported Hamas and suicide bombing, Elliott did her best to downplay such unpleasant details; instead, she focused on sympathetic personal particulars. “Islam came to him softly, in the rhythms of his grandmother’s voice”; “Mr. Shata discovered love 15 years ago. . . . ‘She entered my heart,‘ said the imam.” Elliott’s saccharine piece won a Pulitzer Prize. When Middle East scholar Daniel Pipes pointed out that Shata was obviously an Islamist, a writer for the Columbia Journalism Review dismissed Pipes as “right-wing” and insisted that Shata was “very moderate.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So it goes in this upside-down, not-so-brave new media world: those who, if given the power, would subjugate infidels, oppress women, and execute apostates and homosexuals are “moderate” (a moderate, these days, apparently being anybody who doesn’t have explosives strapped to his body), while those who dare to call a spade a spade are “Islamophobes.” &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The entertainment industry has been nearly as appalling. During World War II, Hollywood churned out scores of films that served the war effort, but today’s movies and TV shows, with very few exceptions, either tiptoe around Islam or whitewash it. In the whitewash category were two sitcoms that debuted in 2007, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s Little Mosque on the Prairie and CW’s Aliens in America. Both shows are about Muslims confronting anti-Muslim bigotry; both take it for granted that there’s no fundamentalist Islam problem in the West, but only an anti-Islam problem.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Muslim pressure groups have actively tried to keep movies and TV shows from portraying Islam as anything but a Religion of Peace. For example, the Council for American-Islamic Relations successfully lobbied Paramount Pictures to change the bad guys in The Sum of All Fears (2002) from Islamist terrorists to neo-Nazis, while Fox’s popular series 24, after Muslims complained about a story line depicting Islamic terrorists, ran cringe-worthy public-service announcements emphasizing how nonviolent Islam was. Earlier this year, Iranian-Danish actor Farshad Kholghi noted that, despite the cartoon controversy’s overwhelming impact on Denmark, “not a single movie has been made about the crisis, not a single play, not a single stand-up monologue.” Which, of course, is exactly what the cartoon jihadists wanted.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In April 2006, an episode of the animated series South Park admirably mocked the wave of self-censorship that followed the Jyllands-Posten crisis—but Comedy Central censored it, replacing an image of Mohammed with a black screen and an explanatory notice. According to series producer Anne Garefino, network executives frankly admitted that they were acting out of fear. “We were happy,” she told an interviewer, “that they didn’t try to claim that it was because of religious tolerance.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Then there’s the art world. Postmodern artists who have always striven to shock and offend now maintain piously that Islam deserves “respect.” Museums and galleries have quietly taken down paintings that might upset Muslims and have put into storage manuscripts featuring images of Mohammed. London’s Whitechapel Art Gallery removed life-size nude dolls by surrealist artist Hans Bellmer from a 2006 exhibit just before its opening; the official excuse was “space constraints,” but the curator admitted that the real reason was fear that the nudity might offend the gallery’s Muslim neighbors. Last November, after the cancellation of a show in The Hague of artworks depicting gay men in Mohammed masks, the artist, Sooreh Hera, charged the museum with giving in to Muslim threats. Tim Marlow of London’s White Cube Gallery notes that such self-censorship by artists and museums is now common, though “very few people have explicitly admitted” it. British artist Grayson Perry, whose work has mercilessly mocked Christianity, is one who has—and his reluctance isn’t about multicultural sensitivity. “The reason I haven’t gone all out attacking Islamism in my art,” he told the Times of London, “is because I feel real fear that someone will slit my throat.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Leading liberal intellectuals and academics have shown a striking willingness to betray liberal values when it comes to pacifying Muslims. Back in 2001, Unni Wikan, a distinguished Norwegian cultural anthropologist and Islam expert, responded to the high rate of Muslim-on-infidel rape in Oslo by exhorting women to “realize that we live in a multicultural society and adapt themselves to it.” &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;More recently, high-profile Europe experts Ian Buruma of Bard College and Timothy Garton Ash of Oxford, while furiously denying that they advocate cultural surrender, have embraced “accommodation,” which sounds like a distinction without a difference. In his book Murder in Amsterdam, Buruma approvingly quotes Amsterdam mayor Job Cohen’s call for “accommodation with the Muslims,” including those “who consciously discriminate against their women.” Sharia enshrines a Muslim man’s right to beat and rape his wife, to force marriages on his daughters, and to kill them if they resist. One wonders what female Muslims who immigrated to Europe to escape such barbarity think of this prescription.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Rowan Williams, the archbishop of Canterbury and one of Britain’s best-known public intellectuals, suggested in February the institution of a parallel system of sharia law in Britain. Since the Islamic Sharia Council already adjudicates Muslim marriages and divorces in the U.K., what Williams was proposing was, as he put it, “a much enhanced and quite sophisticated version of such a body, with increased resources.” Gratifyingly, his proposal, short on specifics and long on academic doublespeak (“I don’t think,” he told the BBC, “that we should instantly spring to the conclusion that the whole of that world of jurisprudence and practice is somehow monstrously incompatible with human rights, simply because it doesn’t immediately fit with how we understand it”) was greeted with public outrage.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Another prominent accommodationist is humanities professor Mark Lilla of Columbia University, author of an August 2007 essay in the New York Times Magazine so long and languorous, and written with such perfect academic dispassion, that many readers may have finished it without realizing that it charted a path leading straight to sharia. Muslims’ “full reconciliation with modern liberal democracy cannot be expected,” Lilla wrote. For the West, “coping is the order of the day, not defending high principle.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Revealing in this light is Buruma’s and Garton Ash’s treatment of author Ayaan Hirsi Ali—perhaps the greatest living champion of Western freedom in the face of creeping jihad—and of the Europe-based Muslim scholar Tariq Ramadan. Because Hirsi Ali refuses to compromise on liberty, Garton Ash has called her a “simplistic . . . Enlightenment fundamentalist”—thus implicitly equating her with the Muslim fundamentalists who have threatened to kill her—while Buruma, in several New York Times pieces, has portrayed her as a petulant naif. (Both men have lately backed off somewhat.) On the other hand, the professors have rhapsodized over Ramadan’s supposed brilliance. They aren’t alone: though he’s clearly not the Westernized, urbane intellectual he seems to be—he refuses to condemn the stoning of adulteresses and clearly looks forward to a Europe under sharia—this grandson of Muslim Brotherhood founder Hassan al-Banna and protégé of Islamist scholar Yusuf al-Qaradawi regularly wins praise in bien-pensant circles as representing the best hope for long-term concord between Western Muslims and non-Muslims.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This spring, Harvard law professor Noah Feldman, writing in the New York Times Magazine, actually gave two cheers for sharia. He contrasted it favorably with English common law, and described “the Islamists’ aspiration to renew old ideas of the rule of law” as “bold and noble.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With the press, the entertainment industry, and prominent liberal thinkers all refusing to defend basic Western liberties, it’s not surprising that our political leaders have been pusillanimous, too. After a tiny Oslo newspaper, Magazinet, reprinted the Danish cartoons in early 2006, jihadists burned Norwegian flags and set fire to Norway’s embassy in Syria. Instead of standing up to the vandals, Norwegian leaders turned on Magazinet’s editor, VebjÃ¸rn Selbekk, partially blaming him for the embassy burning and pressing him to apologize. He finally gave way at a government-sponsored press conference, groveling before an assemblage of imams whose leader publicly forgave him and placed him under his protection. On that terrible day, Selbekk later acknowledged, “Norway went a long way toward allowing freedom of speech to become the Islamists’ hostage.” As if that capitulation weren’t disgrace enough, an official Norwegian delegation then traveled to Qatar and implored Qaradawi—a defender of suicide bombers and the murder of Jewish children—to accept Selbekk’s apology. “To meet Yusuf al-Qaradawi under the present circumstances,” Norwegian-Iraqi writer Walid al-Kubaisi protested, was “tantamount to granting extreme Islamists . . . a right of joint consultation regarding how Norway should be governed.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The UN’s position on the question of speech versus “respect” for Islam was clear—and utterly at odds with its founding value of promoting human rights. “You don’t joke about other people’s religion,” Kofi Annan lectured soon after the Magazinet incident, echoing the sermons of innumerable imams, “and you must respect what is holy for other people.” In October 2006, at a UN panel discussion called “Cartooning for Peace,” Under Secretary General Shashi Tharoor proposed drawing “a very thin blue UN line . . . between freedom and responsibility.” (Americans might be forgiven for wondering whether that line would strike through the First Amendment.) And in 2007, the UN’s Human Rights Council passed a Pakistani motion prohibiting defamation of religion.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Other Western government leaders have promoted the expansion of the Dar al-Islam. In September 2006, when philosophy teacher Robert Redeker went into hiding after receiving death threats over a Le Figaro op-ed on Islam, France’s then–prime minister, Dominique de Villepin, commented that “everyone has the right to express their opinions freely—at the same time that they respect others, of course.” The lesson of the Redeker affair, he said, was “how vigilant we must be to ensure that people fully respect one another in our society.” Villepin got a run for his money last year from his Swedish counterpart, Fredrik Reinfeldt, who, after meeting with Muslim ambassadors to discuss the Vilks cartoons, won praise from one of them, Algeria’s Merzak Bedjaoui, for his “spirit of appeasement.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When, years after September 11, President George W. Bush finally acknowledged publicly that the West was at war with Islamic fascism, Muslims’ and multiculturalists’ furious reaction made him retreat to the empty term “war on terror.” Britain’s Foreign Office has since deemed even that phrase offensive and banned its use by cabinet members (along with “Islamic extremism”). In January, the Home Office decided that Islamic terrorism would henceforth be described as “anti-Islamic activity.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Western legislatures and courts have reinforced the “spirit of appeasement.” In 2005, Norway’s parliament, with virtually no public discussion or media coverage, criminalized religious insults (and placed the burden of proof on the defendant). Last year, that country’s most celebrated lawyer, Tor Erling Staff, argued that the punishment for honor killing should be less than for other murders, because it’s arrogant for us to expect Muslim men to conform to our society’s norms. Also in 2007, in one of several instances in which magistrates sworn to uphold German law have followed sharia instead, a Frankfurt judge rejected a Muslim woman’s request for a quick divorce from her brutally abusive husband; after all, under the Koran he had the right to beat her.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Those who dare to defy the West’s new sharia-based strictures and speak their minds now risk prosecution in some countries. In 2006, legendary author Oriana Fallaci, dying of cancer, went on trial in Italy for slurring Islam; three years earlier, she had defended herself in a French court against a similar charge. (Fallaci was ultimately found not guilty in both cases.) More recently, Canadian provinces ordered publisher Ezra Levant and journalist Mark Steyn to face human rights tribunals, the former for reprinting the Jyllands-Posten cartoons, the latter for writing critically about Islam in Maclean’s.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Even as Western authorities have hassled Islam’s critics, they’ve honored jihadists and their supporters. In 2005, Queen Elizabeth knighted Iqbal Sacranie of the Muslim Council of Britain, a man who had called for the death of Salman Rushdie. Also that year, London mayor Ken Livingstone ludicrously praised Qaradawi as “progressive”—and, in response to gay activists who pointed out that Qaradawi had defended the death penalty for homosexuals, issued a dissertation-length dossier whitewashing the Sunni scholar and trying to blacken the activists’ reputations. Of all the West’s leaders, however, few can hold a candle to Piet Hein Donner, who in 2006, as Dutch minister of justice, said that if voters wanted to bring sharia to the Netherlands—where Muslims will soon be a majority in major cities—“it would be a disgrace to say, ‘This is not permitted!’ ”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you don’t find the dhimmification of politicians shocking, consider the degree to which law enforcement officers have yielded to Islamist pressure. Last year, when “Undercover Mosque,” an unusually frank exposé on Britain’s Channel 4, showed “moderate” Muslim preachers calling for the beating of wives and daughters and the murder of gays and apostates, police leaped into action—reporting the station to the government communications authority, Ofcom, for stirring up racial hatred. (Ofcom, to its credit, rejected the complaint.) The police reaction, as James Forsyth noted in the Spectator, “revealed a mindset that views the exposure of a problem as more of a problem than the problem itself.” Only days after the “Undercover Mosque” broadcast—in a colossal mark of indifference to the reality that it exposed—Metropolitan Police commissioner Sir Ian Blair announced plans to share antiterrorist intelligence with Muslim community leaders. These plans, fortunately, were later shelved.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Canadian Muslim reformist Irshad Manji has noted that in 2006, when 17 terrorists were arrested in Toronto on the verge of giving Canada “its own 9/11,” “the police did not mention that it had anything to do with Islam or Muslims, not a word.” When, after van Gogh’s murder, a Rotterdam artist drew a street mural featuring an angel and the words thou shalt not kill, police, fearing Muslim displeasure, destroyed the mural (and a videotape of its destruction). In July 2007, a planned TV appeal by British cops to help capture a Muslim rapist was canceled to avoid “racist backlash.” And in August, the Times of London reported that “Asian” men (British code for “Muslims”) in the U.K. were having sex with perhaps hundreds of “white girls as young as twelve”—but that authorities wouldn’t take action for fear of “upsetting race relations.” Typically, neither the Times nor government officials acknowledged that the “Asian” men’s contempt for the “white” girls was a matter not of race but of religion.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Even military leaders aren’t immune. In 2005, columnist Diana West noted that America’s Iraq commander, Lieutenant General John R. Vines, was educating his staff in Islam by giving them a reading list that “whitewashes jihad, dhimmitude and sharia law with the works of Karen Armstrong and John Esposito”; two years later, West noted the unwillingness of a counterinsurgency advisor, Lieutenant Colonel David Kilcullen, to mention jihad. In January 2008, the Pentagon fired Stephen Coughlin, its resident expert on sharia and jihad; reportedly, his acknowledgment that terrorism was motivated by jihad had antagonized an influential Muslim aide. “That Coughlin’s analyses would even be considered ‘controversial,’ ” wrote Andrew Bostom, editor of The Legacy of Jihad, “is pathognomonic of the intellectual and moral rot plaguing our efforts to combat global terrorism.” (Perhaps owing to public outcry, officials announced in February that Coughlin would not be dismissed after all, but instead moved to another Department of Defense position.)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enough. We need to recognize that the cultural jihadists hate our freedoms because those freedoms defy sharia, which they’re determined to impose on us. So far, they have been far less successful at rolling back freedom of speech and other liberties in the U.S. than in Europe, thanks in no small part to the First Amendment. Yet America is proving increasingly susceptible to their pressures.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The key question for Westerners is: Do we love our freedoms as much as they hate them? Many free people, alas, have become so accustomed to freedom, and to the comfortable position of not having to stand up for it, that they’re incapable of defending it when it’s imperiled—or even, in many cases, of recognizing that it is imperiled. As for Muslims living in the West, surveys suggest that many of them, though not actively involved in jihad, are prepared to look on passively—and some, approvingly—while their coreligionists drag the Western world into the House of Submission.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But we certainly can’t expect them to take a stand for liberty if we don’t stand up for it ourselves.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Bruce Bawer is the author of While Europe Slept: How Radical Islam Is Destroying the West from Within. He blogs at BruceBawer.com.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-8098418764591489947?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/8098418764591489947/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=8098418764591489947' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/8098418764591489947'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/8098418764591489947'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2008/04/anatomy-of-surrender.html' title='An Anatomy of Surrender'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-8665755609598813293</id><published>2008-04-27T10:11:00.001+01:00</published><updated>2008-04-27T10:13:29.115+01:00</updated><title type='text'>CRIMINALITY OR JIHAD</title><content type='html'>http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/020797.php&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Fitzgerald: Criminality or jihad?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;"I think this is just criminality, fair and square. We should just call them criminals. You want to call them terrorist criminals, fine," he said. "But adding the word 'Muslim' or 'Islamic' certainly doesn't help our cause as Americans. It's counterproductive. It paints an entire community of believers, 1.2 billion in total, in a very negative way. And certainly that's not something that we want to do." -- from this article&lt;br /&gt;Criminality is the work of individuals, who break the law because they feel like it. It is prompted not by ideology, but rather by what has prompted criminal activity since the beginning of time.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Terrorism by Muslims is quite different. It can be the act of a collective, of Muslims acting in concert, and supported financially and morally by other Muslims who may prefer to participate in violent Jihad indirectly -- the better, for example, to participate in other, non-violent, but just as dangerous and possibly more effective methods of Jihad to remove all obstacles to the spread, and dominance, of Islam. Where an individual Muslim may be acting, he is doing so not on his own behalf, not to enrich himself, but to further what he has learned -- and learned from the texts, not mistranslated and not misunderstood, of Islam itself: Quran, Hadith, and Sira.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Furthermore, it is important that Infidels understand that they are having war made upon them, and that the war is not limited to what non-Muslims correctly identify as "terrorism." Rather, many or most Muslims are easily persuaded that it is not terrorism at all, but rather a form of qitaal, or combat, simply updated to meet modern conditions, where the Infidels have military superiority -- so unfair! -- and bombs in restaurants and on busses and planes smashed into buildings is merely a form of "equalizing," of leveling the grimmest of playing-fields.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It is important to use the phrase "Islamic terrorism," if the only alternative is "terrorism." But it would be most helpful to speak and write of Jihad, to explain what Jihad means -- what it means and has meant to Muslims over the past 1350 years, and to quickly get over the ludicrous business of those who pretend the word's main meaning is something about an interior struggle to maintain a virtuous life, or somesuch variant.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Why is it important to use the word "Jihad"? Because emphasis, exaggerated emphasis, on "terrorism" makes people pay no attention to much more effective and dangerous instruments of Jihad -- the Money Weapon, campaigns of Da'wa aimed at the psychically and economically marginal, and demographic conquest. The latter is especially worrisome. Consider the Netherlands, where there were 1,500 Muslims in 1960, 15,000 in 1970, 800,000 in 2004, and over a million today.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It is unfortunate that none of the political leaders in the West, and few in the press, radio, television, feel they have a responsibility to learn the contents of Islam, or to learn something of the history of Islamic conquest, and subjugation of non-Muslims, over the past 1350 years. A great deal could be learned. It requires some effort and some time, and nowadays how many, in the class of people whose responsibility it is to protect and instruct us, would take that time, and make that effort?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The answer is: very few.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And we will all pay. We have already paid in the countries of Western Europe -- in Great Britain and France, in Germany and Spain, in Belgium and Italy and the Netherlands and Denmark and Norway and Sweden. We have all paid and will be grimly paying for the fact that the political and media elites were so criminally negligent over the past 35 years as Muslim immigrants by the millions were allowed in and given every conceivable benefit, and allowed to build mosques and madrasas. They were allowed to settle in without anyone questioning what this meant, what Islam was all about, and whether or not the "problems" -- as they are demurely called -- with Muslim migrants were merely, as some continue to pretend, the same problems that all immigrants experience or present, or whether there was something about that "problem" that had to do with the nature of Islam as a Total Belief-System. That Total Belief-System is inculcated with a brainwashing, and reinforced at every level, in states, societies, communities, even families suffused with Islam. That explains why, in every Infidel land, no matter what its makeup or what its politics or what the attitude of its citizens, the same problems are posed by one particular group of immigrants and by no other group -- not by Chinese, Hindus, Vietnamese Buddhists, not by Caribbean blacks, nor by non-Muslim blacks from sub-Saharan Africa, not by Mexicans, not by Central Americans, not by Andean Indians, not by any group at all. But they are posed by Muslims, to the extent that they take their Islam seriously, wherever they come from.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And that is the fix that Western Europe, and therefore the historic West, is now in. It was a problem that, had the handful of cassandras -- see for example the writings of Jacques Ellul -- been heeded, could have been avoided. Entirely manageable once, it is manageable -- with great difficulty – today. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But it is manageable only if Muslim migration is halted, and funds from Saudi Arabia and other rich Arab states are prevented from being used to build up a fifth column within the Infidel lands through mosques, madrasas, propaganda, and armies of Western hirelings, some of them merely venal, some of them something worse, all of them traitors to the West, who deserve to be seen, and to be treated, as we would have treated those who were in the pay of Nazi Germany or Soviet Russia.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-8665755609598813293?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/8665755609598813293/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' 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src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-6873248717259553090</id><published>2008-04-23T11:26:00.001+01:00</published><updated>2008-04-23T11:28:18.806+01:00</updated><title type='text'>For St Georges day</title><content type='html'>Britishness and our Flag. 23.4.2008. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In this year of two-thousand and eight, &lt;br /&gt;The EU flag has become a symbol of hate, &lt;br /&gt;Given the same status as our own “Union Jack”, &lt;br /&gt;Brought in by stealth- behind people’s back. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Year upon year, we watched with shame, &lt;br /&gt;While a few British MP’s that thought the same &lt;br /&gt;To ratify a Treaty quickly, was the race &lt;br /&gt;For a political Union we should forever embrace. &lt;br /&gt;In the UK Flag they wrapped themselves up, &lt;br /&gt;And like Judas as he, from that cup did sup, &lt;br /&gt;They called for “Britishness” to come to the fore, &lt;br /&gt;Ere that Treaty once ratified, made it no more. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For shame now taint’s our once proud flag, &lt;br /&gt;So still, no flight, for chastened, a rag, &lt;br /&gt;For home-bred traitors lent their hand &lt;br /&gt;Sing no British Anthem for that too was banned. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Yet privately and safely behind closed doors, &lt;br /&gt;We celebrate all that we once had before, &lt;br /&gt;Until the day comes, as surely it will, &lt;br /&gt;We can proudly declare and we will fulfil &lt;br /&gt;Our destiny once more, independent and free, &lt;br /&gt;For that is all we ever wanted to be, &lt;br /&gt;Proud to be British, embracing all, &lt;br /&gt;Our Commonwealth friends, a welcoming call. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Our flag will flutter once more in the breeze, &lt;br /&gt;Not still, nor close to the pole in shameful freeze &lt;br /&gt;Only those that are true to Oath and Queen &lt;br /&gt;Will understand what true freedom means. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So hoist your flag high this St George’s day, &lt;br /&gt;Do not let anything get in its way, &lt;br /&gt;Sing out our Anthem in voices loud, &lt;br /&gt;Of all that is British once more be proud.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Posted by Anne Palmer on April 23, 2008 6:50 AM&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-6873248717259553090?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/6873248717259553090/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=6873248717259553090' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/6873248717259553090'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/6873248717259553090'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2008/04/for-st-georges-day.html' title='For St Georges day'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-1609217770618186400</id><published>2008-04-21T10:33:00.005+01:00</published><updated>2008-04-21T11:19:32.837+01:00</updated><title type='text'>HANGING IS BACK</title><content type='html'>But not for serial killers, murderers, kiddy fiddlers, child murderers or traitors.&lt;br /&gt;Its for political offenses.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;http://www.archbishop-cranmer.blogspot.com/&lt;br /&gt;Monday, April 21, 2008&lt;br /&gt;Lisbon Treaty introduces EU-wide death penalty &lt;br /&gt;Helga Zepp-LaRouche is no-one that Cranmer has ever heard of, but she is chair(wo)man of the German political party Civil Rights Solidarity Movement (BüSo). She spoke recently on the EU’s Lisbon Treaty, and drew attention by analysis by one Professor Schachtschneider, who is also not someone with whom Cranmer is acquainted.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;However, it appears that the Treaty of Lisbon reintroduces the death penalty in Europe, which Helga Zepp-LaRouche thinks is ‘very important’ (just a bit), ‘in light of the fact that Italy was trying to abandon the death penalty through the United Nations, forever. And this is not in the treaty, but in a footnote, because with the European Union reform treaty, we accept also the European Union Charter, which says that there is no death penalty, and then it has a footnote, which says, "except in the case of war, riots, upheaval"—then the death penalty is possible. Schachtschneider points to the fact that this is an outrage, because they put it in a footnote of a footnote, and you have to read it, like really like a super-expert to find out!’&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Cranmer has not bothered to check this footnote to a footnote, not least because, although he has never heard of Helga Zepp-LaRouche or Professor Schachtschneider, he is inclined to trust them impeccably against the scheming and manipulating liars in Brussels. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Let us not forget that the Union is acquiring the legal authority to ‘provide itself with the means necessary to attain its objectives and carry through its policies’, which means raising its ‘own resources’ to finance them, which may be regarded as conferring on it revenue-raising powers, which will eventually be subject to QMV instead of unanimity. But it may also be the authority to crush any opposition, especially that which does not accord with its ‘objectives’. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The European Union not only possesses such symbols of statehood as its own flag, anthem, motto and annual official holiday. It now has its own government, with a legislature, executive and judiciary, its own President, its own citizens and citizenship, its own human and civil rights code, its own currency, economic policy and revenue, its own international treaty-making powers, foreign policy, foreign minister, diplomatic corps and United Nations voice, its own crime and justice code and Public Prosecutor.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And the citizens of the Union now owe allegiance to that Union, and to its aims and ‘objectives’, even though no-one in the UK has any idea what these objectives may be. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But Cranmer thinks it noteworthy that the death penalty is reintroduced for political offences, even as vague and undefined as ‘unrest’, but not for serial killers, rapists, paedophiles or child murderers. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One wonders why…&lt;br /&gt;posted by Cranmer at 7:23 AM&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I personally am not surprised. Could this be the 4th Reich?&lt;br /&gt; 2010 dear readers, thats when the Lisbon Treaty will be ratified and become law.&lt;br /&gt;After that, its not going to be nice for those who wont comply. &lt;br /&gt;Comply, submit or die. The moslims would gladly support this.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-1609217770618186400?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/1609217770618186400/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=1609217770618186400' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/1609217770618186400'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/1609217770618186400'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2008/04/hanging-is-back.html' title='HANGING IS BACK'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-3590978651274724650</id><published>2008-04-20T09:46:00.004+01:00</published><updated>2008-04-20T10:03:02.796+01:00</updated><title type='text'>FORTY YEARS AGO TODAY.</title><content type='html'>http://www.brusselsjournal.com/node/3189&lt;br /&gt;Forty Years On: Sleepwalking Toward the Tiber’s Edge&lt;br /&gt;From the desk of A. Millar on Sun, 2008-04-20 08:35&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Anyone who reads the British newspapers on a regular basis will have noticed an alarming repetition. The same few stories, with minor adjustments, seem to appear over and over again: youth violence, mass immigration, Islamic extremism, terrorists planning attacks, compensation and human rights for criminals, an apparent over-sensitivity to religious minorities and an apparent lack of sensitivity to those of the majority religion and ethnicities. Rather than telling the reader something new, news serves only to clarify what he already suspects. Persue readers’ comments and, unsurprisingly, more and more do you find expressions of genuine frustration and anger.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But these voices, which speak for so many, are not heard in parliament, nor does the public seem to make any demands on politicians. A march against war in a foreign country can amass thousands, and protests against China’s treatment of Tibet are frequent, but to defend one’s heritage or culture against erosion by political design, or to voice opposition to such a scale of immigration that one’s way of life is changed or threatened, is seen as potentially dangerous – the first step toward full-blown fascism. History repeats itself, yes; but history does not repeat itself as we might expect. Today, we are obsessively fighting the last war. Everyone’s enemy is a “racist” and a “fascist.” These terms are invoked by the far-Left, Jack Straw, David Cameron, and even the B.N.P., to describe their opponents. Yet at the same time we see an extreme ideology spilling out from politics and becoming increasing absorbed by the judiciary, police, schools, local councils, etc., all against the common sense of the public. And we also see a rapidly expanding Islamic militancy, occasionally becoming linked to public figures such as Ken Livingstone, and, consequently, accepted by the public.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Free speech – which has been so horribly eroded in Britain – was meant to guard against extremism and the persecution of both individuals and larger groups because of the establishment of some dubious ideology. Today, it would appear, that prosecutions for hate speech are based not on what is said but who is speaking. Protests in support of al-Qaeda are deemed free speech, as is downloading terrorist material and discussing the validity and possibility of carrying out terrorist attacks. Similarly, as think tanks such as the Centre for Social Cohesion and CIVITAS have said, Britain’s governmental and judicial establishments have failed to tackle honor crime, with police, councils, and teachers afraid of being branded racist if they make any attempt.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Yet such is the extreme nature of the willingness to prosecute anyone who might be suspected of racism against a non-White British person, that a Down’s Syndrome boy with the mental age of a 5 year old was recently charged by the police with “racism and assault” after he pushed a girl in a playground scuffle. The charge hung over he and his family for 7 months, before they received an apology from the courts. Again, after the English Democrats party put up posters with the slogan “save London from Labour's tartan taxes” the police received complaints that this was racist, and are currently investigating the matter. These incidences are far from unique, but merely 2 reported in the week prior to my writing this article.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The effect is stifling. The accusation or even the mere faint suspicion of racism has silenced debate and even the voicing of discontent about mass immigration, discrimination against Whites in employment by the government or government-sponsored institutions, or the rise of Islamic extremism. When, in 2001, Lady Thatcher said she, “had not heard enough condemnation from Muslim priests,” of the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington D.C., her Conservative Party publicly rebuked her. When Margaret Hodge suggested that British people had valid concerns over housing, considering the level of immigration, her fellow Labour M.P.s accused her of “using the language of the B.N.P.” When Lady Warsi (a Conservative M.P. and a moderate Muslim) suggested that people had legitimate concerns over immigration she was accused of supporting the B.N.P., and, again, when Prime Minister Gordon Brown dared to utter the words “British jobs for British workers,” members of his Labour Party were “appalled” and accused him airing a policy of the B.N.P.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With problems so glaring to the ordinary man and so thoroughly repressed by the main political parties, Enoch Powell – M.P., philosopher, poet, man of the people, and visionary – is being rehabilitated, and not just here on The Brussels Journal. Simon Heffer in The Telegraph has said recently that, “Powell was the greatest Conservative thinker in political life in living memory. He foresaw what were then unimaginable tensions caused by forcibly altering the character of a country.” Looking at the visible characters of today’s Conservative Party one could be forgiven for thinking that Powell was the only Conservative intellectual of our time. The Conservative Party seems to have no real vision for the future, and no real appreciation for the past. But, in such an oppressive atmosphere of “political correctness,” and, indeed, political fear, no intellectual development can occur within popular party politics. As such, we are unlikely to see any solutions to growing problems originating with political parties themselves. It is true, of course, that the B.N.P. is the one party that unceasingly opposes political correctness, “Islamification,” etc., but it has yet to transform itself into an intellectual party, and remains one for which the issue of race is central.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Today we are faced with a “multiculturalism” that has eroded British culture and the constant drumbeat of racial “equality” that treats people not as human beings but mere racial blocks. As Rageh Omaar has said in an op-ed piece on Powell’s so-called “Rivers of Blood” speech for The Daily Mail, “Instead of multi-culturalism, we are getting tribalisation,” – a point I made some time ago here. When this is applied to voting and politics it is especially alarming, yet Equalities Minister Harriet Harman, has recently proposed that all-Black shortlists of parliamentary candidates be drawn up, to increase the number of Black and Asian M.P.s – a proposal rejected as “colonial” by those it was designed to promote. Likewise, the Conservative Party now has its own Muslim Forum and the current mayor, Ken Livingstone, is supported by Muslims 4 Ken, while his main rival, Boris Johnson, has also been careful to let his Muslim heritage be known. Again, we have seen the B.N.P. attacked in the last few weeks by Operation Black Vote (which aims to promote, within government, the supposed needs of Blacks and Asians), but on what grounds? Racial exclusivity?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We have reached a point, then, at which racially or culturally distinct ghettos – the unfortunate results of long-term multiculturalism – are mirrored at both lower and higher levels of government and party politics. Moreover, if some young Muslims are surfing the net, and finding inspiration in al-Qaeda and websites peddling Islamic radicalism, so too do we see a similar phenomenon at government level, with, for example, Livingstone now having gained the support of suicide bombing apologist Dr Azzam Tamimi – which he has not rejected. It is remarkable to think that not only Muslims, but Muslim extremists, are now playing an important, if not decisive, role in British politics. Yet, it is not difficult to imagine that Britain fifty years from now will have a political reality not entirely unlike that of Lebanon’s today. We must hope that it does not take the same sort of upheaval – such as Powell predicted for a multicultural Britain – to get there, but such a hope seems to be fading. Two thirds of the residents of Britain now believe immigration will lead to violence.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The last words are Powell’s:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For these dangerous and divisive elements the legislation proposed in the Race Relations Bill is the very pabulum they need to flourish. Here is the means of showing that the immigrant communities can organize to consolidate their members, to agitate and campaign against their fellow citizens, and to overawe and dominate the rest with the legal weapons which the ignorant and the ill-informed have provided. As I look ahead, I am filled with foreboding; like the Roman, I seem to see “the River Tiber foaming with much blood.”&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-3590978651274724650?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/3590978651274724650/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=3590978651274724650' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/3590978651274724650'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/3590978651274724650'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2008/04/forty-years-ago-today.html' title='FORTY YEARS AGO TODAY.'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-6821191554412347961</id><published>2008-04-16T18:13:00.001+01:00</published><updated>2008-04-16T18:17:11.864+01:00</updated><title type='text'>TICK TOCK, TICK TOCK, Yawnnnn.......ZZZZZZ</title><content type='html'>Maybe we would wake up if we saw how others see the situation. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;http://sultanknish.blogspot.com/2008/04/memo-to-europe-youre-israel.html&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For every European who ever sat in snide judgment about Israel, who thought things would have been hunky dory if "that shitty country", in the words of a French ambassador, had never existed, I have bad news. You are Israel.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In the early 20th century Britain took over and began attracting large numbers of Arab laborers. A few decades later those Arabs combined with some of the existing natives had a manufactured identity as Palestinians, a flag, an anthem written for them by a Greek Communist composer, guns, bombs and Western bleeding hearts on their side. They've spent the intervening period, rioting, looting, raping and killing any way they can.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sound familiar? It should.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Israel's Muslim problem pales by comparison to France's 5 million Muslim problem. And Britain didn't simply attract Arabs to Israel, it attracted them to the home country as well. Europe is overrun with guest laborers, con artists, smugglers, students, second wives and the whole bubbling goulash of Muslim immigrants who are reproducing in great numbers. They have held their first Intifadas, blown up buses, burned cars, built Mosques where the same flavor of hatred is preached as in Gaza or the West Bank and declared their intentions to reclaim Spain and whatever other parts of Europe the Ummah feels it has a claim on.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If Israel was supposed to be the new Europe, Europe instead is turning out to be the New Israel, saddled with defunct socialist bureaucracies and a growing Muslim terrorist threat that socialist governments do their best to whistle and pretend isn't there or try to frantically appease.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Oslo may have been the setting for Israel's Going Out of Business sale, but Norway and Sweden may well be the ones to go out of business first as even the coldest lands have filled up with the cries of Allah Akhbar, the lusty calls of newborn Muslim infants and the sobs and screams of raped Swedish women. This will make little difference in Israel or any other Western country which is on the conveyor belt to the same place, the Sharia Abattoir.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Israel's situation didn't come about because the Jews have some special quality for antagonizing perfectly peaceful people, as too many Europeans would like to believe. All it really takes to turn any European country into Israel is a few hundred thousand savages squatting on carpets, demanding their rights and grabbing the knife or the detonator if they don't get them. And the only thing that can prevent it is a good strong immigration policy and a great deal of boats to ship anyone back home who isn't happy with it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Contrary to the endless bewailings of phony refugees in decades old refugee camps, Israel didn't expel Arabs from its territory. Instead Israel sent soldiers to reassure them that they wouldn't be harmed and to invite them back in. Madness? Yes, but a quite familiar madness to anyone who watches Prime Ministers declare that Islam is a religion of peace and welcome in more refugees and immigrants, even as the Muslims make it clear that if they had their way, the Prime Minister's head would be decorating a sharp stick outside a Mosque somewhere.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Welcoming the apocalypse may be madness but it's the madness of shortsighted politicians and like their European counterparts, the Israeli politicians were motivated only partly by soft-minded humanitarianism, in the mix too was the delectable thought of a reliable Labor voting base that could never possibly cast a vote for a conservative candidate and cheap labor too. That the voting base would wind up opening fire on their grandchildren was not a thought they took seriously, because it was an inconvenient thought.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The way things are has moved from inconvenient thought to inconvenient reality, but that has not diminished the desire of politicians, both European and Israeli, to wish it away in favor of a New Middle East, a New Britain, a New Ireland, a European Union -- some magical utopian socialist reality where college degrees are all the wealth anyone needs, where governments care for everyone and any immigrant can be assimilated no matter how many wives they have and what prophet they believe in.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The more bombs go off, the more politicians cling determinedly to their fantasy and look for some pesky reactionaries to blame for the whole thing. Israel blames the settlers. Europe blames Israel. European left wing parties blame the Right. The Right blames America. America blames Republicans. Republicans blame a tiny minority of extremists, effectively negating their own argument.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And as the fingers point, the chorus bellows, pointless propositions are put forward and struck down in favor of lunatic appeasements, the West is turning into Israel. And as far as both the Muslims and the Left are concerned, like Israel, the world would have been a better place had Western civilization never existed and they are doing their best to put theory into practice.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-6821191554412347961?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/6821191554412347961/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=6821191554412347961' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/6821191554412347961'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/6821191554412347961'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2008/04/tick-tock-tick-tock-yawnnnnzzzzzz.html' title='TICK TOCK, TICK TOCK, Yawnnnn.......ZZZZZZ'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-7772706235241558101</id><published>2008-04-16T16:16:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2008-04-16T16:17:56.426+01:00</updated><title type='text'>THE FORGOTTEN HEROS</title><content type='html'>The forgotten heros, This lot never got recognition.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Britains secret army &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;--------------------------------------------------------------------------------&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Auxiliary Units or British Resistance Organisation in World War 2 - 1940-1944.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;"Auxiliary Units" was the innocuous codename given to a force of civilian volunteers intended to carry out sabotage, guerrilla warfare and spying from behind the enemy lines in the event of a successful German invasion of the British Isles during World War 2. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;They are also connected with the only MI (once up to 20 MI branches now only MI5 and MI6 are commonly remembered) branch not to be designated by a number refered to as MI (R). More and more info is coming to light about these unknown warriors who, often, met with dirision being fit men, capable of being called up but forced to stay at home carring out mundane tasks - even the bovvy boys (conscripted miners) had more kudos!!!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Following the fall of France in May 1940, Winston Churchill ordered Colonel Colin Gubbins (later to "set Europe ablaze" in SOE) to create a force of civilian volunteers, recruited primarily from the ablest Home Guard personnel, to operate from secret underground bases located behind the enemy lines of occupation. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Initially, Gubbins was aided in this by a few "Intelligence Officers" responsible for setting up fighting patrols of six to eight men, led by a Sergeant and co-ordinated by a local commander, usually a Lieutenant or Captain, in their designated regions. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The organisation consisted of 3 main groups Fighting Patrols, Special Duties and Signals.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ideal recruits were countrymen, farmers, foresters and gamekeepers although eventually all occupations, factory and office workers and students were represented. The main requirements were fitness, knowledge of their own areas and an ability to be trained in the necessary skills for guerrilla warfare.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Volunteers were uniformed for cover as "Home Guard", latterly being absorbed into one of three "GHQ Special Reserve Battalions" with the distinctive numbers of 201 (Scotland and the North) 202 (The Midlands) and 203 (Southern Counties) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Final numbers were in excess of 3000, located mainly in coastal areas but covering the whole of the British Isles. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;They created underground O.Bs (Operational Bases or bunkers) from which to carry out attacks and acts of sabotage against enemy targets (supply dumps, railway lines, convoys and enemy occupied airfields) in the event of over run. Their stores were also kept in such bunkers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In 1940, Britain was at her most vulnerable, and a successful German invasion at that time was considered highly likely. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Regular Forces, depleted in men and equipment after Dunkirk, may not have withstood an attack on the South Coast and would have withdrawn to the so-called "G.H.Q.Line" just south of London. The Auxiliary Units were intended to harry and disrupt the enemy supply and lines of communication to relieve some of the pressure on the opposing forces. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Operational stores and rations were sufficient for 14 days only - the anticipated useful life of the fighting patrols. Those auxiliers who survived this period would have reverted to their civilian occupations in the hope and anticipation of a successful British counter attack. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Operational Bases were built, either by the Royal Engineers or by civilian contractors. They, and any curious locals were told that these were to be emergency food stores. Situated usually in dense woodland, these O'Bs were constructed of pre-formed corrugated iron segments, sunk into the ground with concrete pipe access and escape tunnels. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ingenious methods were used to camouflage and operate the entrance trap doors. Accommodation included wooden bunks for the patrol members, heating, ventilation and ration and water stores. Explosives and ammunition were stored separately. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Most O.B's were destroyed at the end of the war, although the remains of many still exist throughout the country and have been identified by the "Defence of Britain" project. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Formed in May 1940 they were maintained until Stand Down in November 1944, despite the receding risk of invasion. Before D Day, additional Auxunits were deployed on the Isle of Wight in the event of a German counter invasion against the Overlord ports. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;At the time of Stand Down, volunteers were told that "no public recognition would be possible due to the secret nature of their duties" and that, since no written records of service had been kept, they were not eligible for the Defence Medal. Subsequent events have shown this latter statement to be false and belated awards have been made to some auxiliers. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Concurrently, but entirely separate from the Fighting Patrols were the Special Duties personnel, men and women recruited secretly and intended to provide an intelligence gathering service, spying on and observing enemy formations and troop movements. They were provided with insignia recognition information and individual "Dead Letter" drops from which their intelligence reports would be collected. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A network of underground radio stations was established which, following a successful invasion would have been manned by men and women of the Royal Signals, who would transmit the intelligence gathered by the Special Duties to the Headquarters of the opposing forces. &lt;br /&gt;Their operational bases were similar in construction to those of the Auxunits, with the addition of electricity generators for their radio equipment. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Highworths' Fertilizers catalogues&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;do their stuff unseen - until you see results! &lt;br /&gt;This was printed on a booklet resembling an agricultural catalogue, issued to all Auxunit volunteers. Its innocent title covered a handbook on explosives, timing devices and suitable sabotage targets. Selected recruits would be sent to Highworth, Wilts, where, after reporting to the then Postmistress, they would be collected and taken to nearby Coleshill House, their secret H.Q. for a weekends training in fieldcraft, sabotage and unarmed combat, before returning to their patrols to pass on this training. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A museum situated in Parham, Suffolk, where a group of enthusiasts have set up a museum dedicated to the 390th. Bomber Group, U.S. Air Force that operated there during the war. The land is owned by the Kindred family, who were members of an Auxunit patrol in the area, and an adjoining museum has now been created to honour the British Resistance Organisation. This contains many artefacts relating to the Auxiliary Units and has an extensive amount of archive material. A replica Operational Bases is under construction. The museum collection is superior to that in the Special Forces section of the Imperial War Museum.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Most of the above taken from http://www.warlinks.com/pages/auxiliary.html&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-7772706235241558101?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/7772706235241558101/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=7772706235241558101' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/7772706235241558101'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/7772706235241558101'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2008/04/forgotten-heros.html' title='THE FORGOTTEN HEROS'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-7309183085653028775</id><published>2008-04-16T11:11:00.002+01:00</published><updated>2008-04-16T11:15:30.561+01:00</updated><title type='text'>WHERE AM I ?</title><content type='html'>I nicked this piece from Peter Hitchens, &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;http://hitchensblog.mailonsunday.co.uk/&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It is still just possible to imagine that this is a normal country, if you don't pay too much attention. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But the story of the couple who were spied on in case they were cheating to get their child into a popular school shows just how strange and alien Britain has become.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Usually when I say I feel I am living in a foreign land, my enemies accuse me of making some veiled remark about immigration. But that's not what I mean at all. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Immigration is a problem, sure enough, but if I want to talk about it, I'll make it clear that's what I'm doing. I'm not ashamed of being against mass immigration on its current absurd scale. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I feel no need to disguise my views.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What bothers me just as much is the sense of being transported, when I wasn't looking, into a very bad dream from which there is no waking up. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When exactly did it happen? When did my town hall change from being a friendly, efficient place into a headquarters of fussy political correctness where I feel like an unwanted interloper? &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When did the BBC news become a shameless propaganda show, instead of a discreet one?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When did my GP surgery start asking me for my ethnic origin? Worse, when did they start treating parents as guilty suspects if they bring a child into hospital after a fall? &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When did it become impossible ever to speak to anyone who will take responsibility for anything? &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When did I start getting the feeling, as one of these episodes begins, that there is absolutely no point in complaining or resisting, because if I don't accept this, sooner or later, 'security' is going to be called and I will be worse off than I was before. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It was not always like this. I know it wasn't. I can remember when it wasn't. What I cannot remember is, at any stage, asking for the changes that have happened, or being asked if I wanted them. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;They just happened, and now they're here. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And, while there will be some outrage in the newspapers about the spying episode – since newspapers are one of the last places where common sense survives – nothing will change. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Other couples will be spied on in the same way, under the same law, which will not be changed.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So let us look at this case and see why it happened. First of all, the spying. Authority is immensely powerful in this country now. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It has hidden itself in a tangle of quangos and interlocking authorities, effectively nationalised and often Europeanised, too, run by people whose names we can never find out. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There's no scrutiny. The main political parties are dead things, job creation schemes for people who couldn't make it anywhere else, where independence is punished. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The law is beyond the reach of most of us, unless we want to use ambulance-chasing lawyers to make grotesque claims for damages. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Then there's the question of the school. Everyone knows that the official propaganda about education is a lie. We do not have a comprehensive school system, as we pretend, but a viciously unequal selective system which fails hundreds of thousands of children from the beginning.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Selection is done by money and influence. And people try to cheat, by singing hymns and saying prayers they don't believe, by renting flats in catchment areas or lying about their circumstances. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Replacing this with a just system based on merit is ruled to be 'politically impossible' and 'cruel' – so the unfairness has to be maintained, and policed by snooping. &lt;br /&gt;This has happened for years. I know of head teachers who have done it personally. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If only they'd realised that the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act allowed them to use taxpayers' money to stake out people's homes and follow them about. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So there it is. Lies, unaccountable authority and the seeds of a secret police force – checking today on school catchment areas, and tomorrow on what? One thing's for sure. You'll find out too late.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Charlton knew it: The bad guys will always have guns&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Charlton Heston was a good and decent man, as well as a fine actor and a brave one, who did his own stunts.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some people can't work out how the same person courageously went on civil rights demonstrations long before it was fashionable, and equally courageously opposed the authoritarian, futile silliness of 'gun control' when that cause wasn't fashionable either.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The two things are completely linked. Both are causes of liberty and justice, and both got him into trouble with received opinion. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Gun control, much imposed by dictatorships, restricts gun ownership to the State, to criminals and (in this country) certain officially approved terrorists. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It bans law-abiding people from defending themselves, even where the State is not doing its job. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As Mafia turncoat Sammy 'The Bull' Gravano once said: "Gun control? It's the best thing you can do for crooks and gangsters. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;"I want you to have nothing. If I'm a bad guy, I'm always gonna have a gun.'&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Boys in blue, but not ours&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Funny, in a way, to see China taking over from the USA as the world's most-protested-against country. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Peking will be a lot less relaxed than Washington about having its flag burned all over the place, but it is a sign of being a real superpower. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; So expect more men in blue tracksuits who, by the way, were not the first example of an aggressive approach to protecting China's fragile image abroad. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In 1999, British police took placards from demonstrators during a State visit by Chinese President Jiang Zemin. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;They later admitted they were wrong, to avoid court action. That's why they couldn't use quite such heavy-handed tactics to protect the Olympic flame, and presumably that was why the Chinese supplied the mysterious tracksuited men.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;_______________________________________________&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Amazingly fast, the world we knew is slipping away from us. Britain's seat on the UN Security Council – and so its veto – is now under direct threat. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I wonder how long it will be before serious moves are made to indict Anthony Blair for war crimes – it is only leaders of weak nations who need to face this sort of thing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;_______________________________________________&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;TV executives tell me that no mainstream channel can now show old episodes of The Sweeney because they are considered too violent. Interesting how tastes change.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Last week the BBC's supposedly gentle, quirky comedy Love Soup showed a suicide in which a woman's body thudded into the pavement and oozed blood and, shortly afterwards, a scene in which a dog has sex with a woman. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When did the taboos against such things dissolve, exactly?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;How come this seriously strange programme has one of the most enviable slots on licence-funded terrestrial TV? &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Still, at least we know that the central character, played by Tamsin Greig, is an OK person because she is shown reading The Guardian on her day off from her job as boss of a cosmetics counter.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;_______________________________________________&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A jury of adults, after listening to great mounds of evidence that Princess Diana died in a car accident, concludes that it was 'unlawful killing'. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With this level of stupidity stalking the country, how much longer can democracy survive?&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-7309183085653028775?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/7309183085653028775/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=7309183085653028775' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/7309183085653028775'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/7309183085653028775'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2008/04/where-am-i.html' title='WHERE AM I ?'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-6605025721358944038</id><published>2008-04-15T22:01:00.003+01:00</published><updated>2008-04-15T22:06:56.916+01:00</updated><title type='text'>WE ARE MUGS.</title><content type='html'>&lt;strong&gt; If a culture doesn't want to defend itself, no one else will. But certainly, no one has to admire it.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;http://www.ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=292203948245247&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Why U.S. View Of Britain Is Tanking&lt;br /&gt;By INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY | Posted Friday, April 04, 2008 4:20 PM PT &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Public Opinion: Most global surveys on image spotlight negative views of the U.S. But a new poll of U.S. perceptions of Britain shows a plunge. Since it's the U.K.'s turn under this microscope, we'll venture some reasons.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;--------------------------------------------------------------------------------&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Read More: Europe &amp; Central Asia &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;--------------------------------------------------------------------------------&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;First, it's no pleasure to see U.S. perceptions fall so precipitously for our oldest and closest ally — the one with whom we went through two World Wars and the Cold War, and in each simultaneously elected great leaders who rose to the occasion.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But from a BBC World Service poll of 1,000 Americans, it's clear U.S. views of Britain have fallen sharply. The BBC said "positive views" of Britain stand now at 45%, down from 67% a year ago. Those holding negative views are at 42%, up from 18%. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What happened? The poll gives no reason for the big shift, but it doesn't take a rocket scientist to gauge at least some possibilities:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;First, it's clear Britain is no longer the ally it once was. In the great war on terror, its leaders are going wobbly, despite the valor of British troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Britain's weakening commitment signals an unreliable partner, which whatever the rationale, isn't admirable.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Recall that, amid public sentiment against the war, the U.K. pulled its troops out of Basra in 2007, saying they'd finished their job, but leaving a region in chaos. U.S. troops have had to clean up the mess, raising their risk and burden.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And under direct fire, some British forces looked downright soggy. When an Iranian National Guard boat brazenly took British sailors hostage in 2007, the U.K. military leadership sought to free them at any cost, including national honor. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The released seamen disgraced themselves further by whining about iPods, praising their captors when they were let go and then accepting Iranian swag bags on the way home. The British public completed the sorry picture by making a tabloid spectacle of it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Although some of these bad moves were eventually halted, the fact that they happened at all signaled a military gone soft.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;That brings up a second repellent trend — a culture gone so soft it won't defend itself. Several events happened to show it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Archbishop of Canterbury, who leads the Church of England, said Britons will eventually accept some aspects of Muslim Shariah law — the same rules that cut off hands for stealing, heads for blasphemy, and force women behind the veil.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As practiced, it's the very system responsible for the stagnation and poverty of Arabic and Muslim cultures over a thousand years — which happens to be why many Muslims flee to Britain in the first place. If the Archbishop won't stand up for British values, who will?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Meanwhile, an unassimilated Muslim immigrant population attends radical madrassas and adopts radical views seen on satellite TV and seems to want Britain to assimilate — not vice versa. That's why some 80% of British Muslims in one poll said they believe suicide bombing to be an acceptable form of Jihad against the West.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The U.S. is constantly bombarded with news stories of Piglet mugs being banned to avoid offending Muslims, U.K. flags being taken down in prisons because their crosses offend Muslims, and mosque Minarets rising among the historically dreaming spires of Oxford.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;All these are strikes against some of the strongest and most beloved symbols of Britain. If a culture doesn't want to defend itself, no one else will. But certainly, no one has to admire it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Then there's the lack of seriousness about terrorism. Against the Orwellian quality of British law enforcement, such as ubiquitous street cameras, there's been remarkable inefficiency in fighting terrorism — and Britain has been hit by three terror strikes as a result.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Despite its role as ally, British officialdom is loaded with anti-Americanism, which frequently spills over to the public. Everyone from Prince Andrew to local pop stars feels it's OK to make anti-American statements. The fact that Mark Malloch Brown, who has expressed open contempt for Americans, can reach a high advisory post in the government, or that crazy leftists like Ken Livingstone or George Galloway can even be elected, dampens our affection, too.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It is, of course, just an opinion poll. And fortunately opinions can change. The one bright spot in all this is that it does show that negative sentiment runs both ways, and that America still holds Britain dearly enough to become angry at it when they fail.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Best of all, shifting public sentiment inside Britain is a good reason to believe Britain can still turn itself around. Let's hope so.  ARTICLE ENDS&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We here in England have gone through a social revolution without even seeing it. A mass hypnosis during which so many rules and regulations have gone through without objection. We were busy enjoying "prosperity" without responsibility. We were on a binge of drink, credit,drugs nothing was going to spoil it.&lt;br /&gt;We are now realising just how much it has cost us. Not just finalcially there is also family, community, moral, intelectual, educational breakdowns. We are broke, skint and in big debt, a debt as big as a major war would have cost.&lt;br /&gt;This is a different war to any we have ever experienced before. Nothing to do with large armed forces and major conflicts. It is being fought every single minute without most of knowning its happening. How do you fight a beast like that?&lt;br /&gt;I wonder what it will be called in the future&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-6605025721358944038?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/6605025721358944038/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=6605025721358944038' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/6605025721358944038'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/6605025721358944038'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2008/04/we-are-mugs.html' title='WE ARE MUGS.'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-6610752513761565930</id><published>2008-04-15T08:41:00.002+01:00</published><updated>2008-04-15T08:46:26.285+01:00</updated><title type='text'>THE VIRUS OF TOLERANCE</title><content type='html'>The Virus of Tolerance &lt;br /&gt;Tolerance is the credo of the age, the great rallying call of modern liberalism. Tolerate and be tolerated, they say. Tolerate to all alike.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But what are the limits of tolerance? To tolerate is to accept things that are strange or unpleasant to you. You tolerate things that are different from you in nature and expectation. Without a reasonable amount of tolerance, no society would be able to function for long. But at the same time the flip side of tolerance is that to tolerate a behavior is to perpetuate it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If your neighbor plays loud music at 1 o'clock in the morning and you tolerate it for a while, you've given permission to him to continue doing so and getting him to stop will now prove much more difficult than if you had put your foot down from the beginning.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And that is the crux of the matter, because there are behaviors that we accept, behaviors that we tolerate and behaviors that are unacceptable. The liberal credo of tolerance though has eliminated two of the categories and warped language and attitudes to equate tolerance with acceptance and to all but eliminate the idea of unacceptable behaviors entirely, as long as they are grounded in a different culture.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Tolerance for liberals means acceptance. While the larger society may not accept, when it begins to tolerate, acceptance is the next and final step of the process. When liberals say tolerate, what they really mean is not 'tolerate' in its original sense of not interfering, but to mean acceptance and accommodation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;That is why we must be careful of what we tolerate, because intolerance is the gatekeeper, the immune system that acts as a barrier. There are things for which that barrier should be lowered and things for which it should remain in place. A society that universally tolerates everything is a society without values or defense mechanisms.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When the defense mechanisms no longer exist, when the gate is permanently raised and the immune system disabled, the society is open and vulnerable to conquest, exploitation and colonization. A society eager to tolerate its intolerant enemies is like an AIDS patient with no working immune system welcoming in cold sufferers or an unarmed man offering a hug to an opponent who is trying to stab him to death. Yet that is almost exactly the situation we are in.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Liberalism does not promote a universally tolerant society. Instead it promotes something far worse. Intolerance toward the immune system itself, toward the gatekeepers and the traditional and conservative elements of the society combined with a limitless tolerance toward the foreign invasion. This is not merely apathetic tolerance, it is tolerance turned virulent. It is tolerance turned into a virus that kills the host society.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Liberal society today is the AIDS patient actively seeking infection and throwing out his medication. It's the unarmed man going to the most dangerous part of town and threatening the police with a lawsuit if they try to protect him.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Like most things tolerance is a dangerous thing. To tolerate is to give your consent, your permission to an act or a way of life. Be careful of what you tolerate and remember to be wary of whether the things and people you tolerate-- are equally willing to tolerate you.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;THANK YOU SULTAN&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-6610752513761565930?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/6610752513761565930/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=6610752513761565930' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/6610752513761565930'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/6610752513761565930'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2008/04/virus-of-tolerance.html' title='THE VIRUS OF TOLERANCE'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-1231104169300576168</id><published>2008-04-14T12:41:00.003+01:00</published><updated>2008-04-14T13:15:37.716+01:00</updated><title type='text'>Terrorism, liberty and a question of liberty</title><content type='html'>Terrorism, liberty and a question of liberty&lt;br /&gt;Last updated at 22:51pm on 13th April 2008&lt;br /&gt; http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/newscomment.html?in_article_id=559477&amp;in_page_id=1787&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It is no coincidence that Home Secretary Jacqui Smith chose this weekend to warn - in a tabloid newspaper interview - that the Islamist terror threat to the British way of life is "severe and growing". &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With Parliament soon to decide on her proposal that detention without charge in terror cases should increase from a maximum of 28 days to 42, she was giving rebellious Labour MPs an unsubtle reminder of where their loyalties lie. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She had nothing new to say but the message was clear - support this Bill or you are soft on terrorism and the blood of future victims may be on your hands. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Oh no, she is playing a new guilt trip card&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Home Secretary Jacqui Smith: Islamist terror threat is 'severe and growing'&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But is this really true? Surely only the most slavish of her colleagues will swallow Miss Smith's hollow arguments. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For example, why 42 days? Why not 90, as the Government first wanted, or seven as it was until 2003, or 56, as was floated last year, or 14, as it was before 2006. Indeed why not 28 days, as it is now? &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Since the 28-day limit was introduced, there is no evidence that any terror investigation has been hampered because charges had to be brought prematurely, and even the police - though broadly in favour - are not pushing for the extension with any zeal. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Senior Government law officers are opposed, some believing that such Draconian legislation targeting one section of the community might create more terrorists than it catches. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Everyone understands the seriousness of the terror threat and when society is under attack from within, civil liberties inevitably suffer. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;However, that does not mean they should be surrendered lightly - or, worst of all, for short-term political gain. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Miss Smith knows that if the Bill falls, it will be a calamity for the Prime Minister. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt; that would be better than her bill&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As the latest polls show Mr Brown less popular even than Neville Chamberlain following his humiliation by the Nazis, a Commons defeat might quickly lead to an issue of confidence. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt; that took some doing, well deserved methinks&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There are already mutterings about threats to his leadership.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;I would rather hear the sound of the gallow makers at work than mutterings&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So, in order to balm her party's selfinflicted wounds, Miss Smith is prepared to manipulate the fears of both the public and her colleagues to drive through a piece of ill-conceived and muddled legislation. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In any circumstances this would be cynical in the extreme. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When individual liberties and the defence of the realm are involved, it is nothing short of disgraceful. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Try treason, much more accurate&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Licence to flout law&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you are a normally law-abiding motorist who happens to stray into a bus lane, be ten minutes late back to your parking meter, or be caught on speed camera doing five mph over the limit, the chances are you will be pursued quickly and with the full rigour of the law. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you are part of the underclass of two million rogue drivers, without tax, insurance, and frequently even a licence, you are likely to enjoy many years of trouble-free motoring. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Underclass, who would that be?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Figures showing there are 63 per cent more tax evaders now than in 1999, yet only half as many successful prosecutions will leave most motorists speechless with impotent rage. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Only one in 20 tax-evaders is ever prosecuted. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With the proliferation of spy cameras under this overbearing, snooping Government - not to mention some deluded chief constables who seem to think hounding decent motorists is a higher priority than tackling crime - car drivers are oppressed as never before. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;dont pay any tax I say&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The least they are entitled to expect is that some of the billions extorted from them every year for trivial offences should be spent on pursuing those drivers who really make our roads unsafe. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Thats your road tax going up to pay for it then. More extortion, good idea.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But then, that might seem far too much like hard work.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-1231104169300576168?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/1231104169300576168/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=1231104169300576168' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/1231104169300576168'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/1231104169300576168'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2008/04/terrorism-liberty-and-question-of.html' title='Terrorism, liberty and a question of liberty'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-8002528856651417135</id><published>2008-04-14T12:00:00.003+01:00</published><updated>2008-04-14T12:12:18.454+01:00</updated><title type='text'>TO PAY TAXES OR NOT</title><content type='html'>http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=559506&amp;in_page_id=1770&amp;in_page_id=1770&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;More than 2m untaxed and uninsured drivers are laughing at the law as prosecution rates more than halve in eight years&lt;br /&gt;Last updated at 01:12am on 14th April 2008&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Rogue drivers: There are 63 per cent more road tax evaders than eight years ago - yet only half the number of successful prosecutions&lt;br /&gt;More than two million rogue drivers escaped prosecution last year as an underclass of untaxed and uninsured drivers grows at an alarming rate, figures reveal today. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;They show that there are 63 per cent more road tax evaders than eight years ago - yet only half the number of successful prosecutions. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Today, a driver who does not pay road tax has a one in 20 chance of being prosecuted against a one in six chance in 1999. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The figures were unearthed by Tory transport spokesman Theresa Villiers from answers to a series of parliamentary questions. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Miss Villiers said: 'These figures are a shocking indictment of the Government's truly hopeless record on dealing with rogue drivers. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;'The Government needs to get a grip on this issue. What these stats highlight is that, under this Government, things have been getting steadily worse. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;'Rogue drivers without tax or insurance are a menace to other road users. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The direct result of Labour's incompetence in dealing with rogue drivers is that our roads are more dangerous.' &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Department for Transport figures show the estimated number of untaxed vehicles on the roads has soared from 1.33million in 1999 to 2.17million in 2006, an increase of 63 per cent. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Yet over the same period, the number of successful prosecutions for car tax offences has almost halved from 204,606 to 103,108. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ministers estimate the lost revenue is £79million for 2007-2008 alone. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In January, a report by the Commons public accounts committee said the Government's record on road tax was 'poor' and it was 'losing ground' against the evaders. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The system risked becoming 'a complete laughing stock' and spiralling out of control. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A flood of foreign motorists driving illegally, many from eastern Europe, has been blamed by MPs for contributing to the number of cars that are untaxed or unlicensed - where the documents required to get a tax disc are not in order. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Edward Leigh MP, chairman of the public accounts committee, said: 'Motorists and motorcyclists who refuse to pay road tax are stealing from law-abiding taxpayers. Unlicensed cars are often associated with other forms of crime.' &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sheila Rainger, of the RAC Foundation, said the figures were a ' wakeup call for better enforcement'. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She added: 'Motorists driving without tax are also more likely to be driving uninsured and without an MoT. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Responsible motorists are not only picking up the tab for evaders, they are also being put at risk by them. The Government needs to boost the number of traffic police carrying out on-road crackdowns, so that the motoring underclass and the hardcore tax dodgers are the ones feeling the pressure, not the law-abiding motorist.' &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Paul Watters, of the AA, said: 'We fear that today's road tax evasions figures are actually the tip of the iceberg. In January, the public accounts committee reported that losses to the Treasury in 2006 were £214million, more than double that quoted today.' &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A Department for Transport spokesman said: 'The DVLA and the department, together with the police and local authorities, are determined to force tax evaders off the roads. We are targeting persistent evaders and seizing 100,000 unlicensed vehicles each year. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;'From September, new legislation will allow police, DVLA and local authorities to take action against unlicensed vehicles even if they are not parked on public roads.' &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Under the law, motorists will receive an £80 penalty charge notice through the post if they fail to tax their cars on time, with a theoretical maximum fine for non-payment of £1,000. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But critics say the sanction is toothless against persistent offenders, who are also likely to be uninsured, without a valid driving licence, or MoT. This 'underclass' does not show up on the DVLA computer as having a valid address. article ends.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This road fund tax is not used for the road, it breaches the trade decription act, it should not be payed. &lt;br /&gt;As a matter of fact all taxes should be with held. Taxes are what is paying for the destruction of this nation. &lt;br /&gt;NO TAXES UNTIL WE GET A REFERENDUM&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-8002528856651417135?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/8002528856651417135/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=8002528856651417135' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/8002528856651417135'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/8002528856651417135'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2008/04/to-pay-taxes-or-not.html' title='TO PAY TAXES OR NOT'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-880624881537229014</id><published>2007-12-14T13:21:00.001Z</published><updated>2007-12-14T13:39:47.685Z</updated><title type='text'>BRITAIN'S LESSONS IN CULTURAL SUICIDE</title><content type='html'>Published in full&lt;br /&gt;   hat tip: DP111&lt;br /&gt;Published: December 12, 2007&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Britain's Lessons in Cultural Suicide&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/global.php?id=1385864&lt;br /&gt;Adrian Morgan&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Lesson 1: Don't Fly The Flag&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Imagine, if you will, that you had served your country in the U.S. military for 22 years, and viewed yourself as a patriot. To this end, you have tattooed on your arm a small image of the Stars and Stripes and the words "U.S. Army'. When preparing to retire from the army, you then decide to join the police. How would you feel if you found yourself turned down for the job, because you are told your tattoo of the national flag could be seen as "racist"?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Fortunately for Americans, such a scenario could never happen in the near future. Yet for British soldier Sgt. Ivan Ivanovic, his patriotic tattoo prevented him from joining a police force in the north of England. Because Ivanovic has a two-inch Union Jack flag tattooed on his arm with the words "British Army", he was not even considered for employment by Cumbria Constabulary. He said: "I can't see why anyone would think that the flag of the country might be seen as racist."&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sergeant Ivanovic had served Queen and Country in the first Gulf War, in Kosovo and in Iraq, yet the national symbol of the country he served was deemed "racist". Ivanovic should not have been surprised. Since May 1997, Britain's Labour government has been undermining almost every aspect of British heritage in a misguided drive to foist its leftist policies of "multiculturalism" onto an unwilling public.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When in 2002 Derek Stone stood as the Conservative candidate for mayoral elections in the London borough of Lewisham, his posters bore a Union Jack. For this act, he was condemned by his opponents as "racist".&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A precursor of the Union Jack first appeared on April 12, 1606, when James I (formerly James VI of Scotland) was king. This flag incorporated the Saltire or cross of St Andrew (Scotland's patron saint) and the cross of Saint George, patron saint of England. The modern design of the Union Jack - which also includes the cross of Saint Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, was drawn up in 1801 by the College of Arms, to celebrate the "Act of Union" officially unifying Scotland and England.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Wales has its own language (my Welsh father did not learn English till he was seven) yet was not regarded as a separate country when the first Union flag was created. Wales had been incorporated into the union by two acts passed in 1536 and 1542, and was not included in the design of the Union Jack.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;How did a flag which symbolically represents "unification" become associated with racism? A report on racial and inter-religious disturbances in Britain, which took place in northern England in 2001, stated: "The Union Jack, the flag that 'represents' Britain is seen as a racist flag the symbol of colonialism and the BNP... Ordinary people can no longer display the flag without being labeled right wing racists."&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It is true that in the 1970s the far-right (and racist) group called the National Front adopted the Union Jack as its political logotype. The British National Party (BNP) also briefly adopted the flag. The Union Jack has been a symbol of national identity for 200 years - and continues to be a visible sign of Britishness, despite the attempts by extreme nationalists to hijack it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In 2003, one British supporter of multiculturalism tried to reintroduce a revamped version of the Union flag where black lines were added to the design, to represent the non-white citizens of Britain. This individual, Nigel Turner, said: "If I flew the union jack from a flagpole in my garden, many people would see it as a racist statement." The issue of Britain's flag being viewed as racist seems to be a notion beloved by multiculturalists and leftists.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In the 1990s, I designed publicity for an art exhibition in the London Borough of Hackney. The work was by young black artists. One item was a massive screen print of the Union Jack in red ink. It was comprised entirely of the names of black people who had contributed to British culture, from Olaudah Equiano and Mary Seacole to contemporary athletes, broadcasters, writers and actors. My layout, intended to be placed on Hackney council's magazine, featured this artwork sized down to only an inch and a half wide. When the magazine was published, there was a hole in the design. I rang the council, and was told the Union flag image had been removed, as it was seen as "racist".&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The report on the northern England riots of 2001, where Muslims and white British fought running battles in Oldham, Bradford and Burnley observed that: "as others have noted in relation to the 1998 (soccer) World Cup the St George's flag was felt to represent a multi-ethnic Britain, whereas the Union Jack is associated with colonialism and white racism. The obvious irony of course is the St George's flag's older historical symbolism of the crusades, of an earlier conflict between Christian Europe and Islam. Yet British Muslims readily took it up as a symbol of a component of their identity, as a symbol of their belonging within and support for England."&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The St George's flag, national flag of England since the 13th century, has not escaped controversy. For many people living in England, irrespective of race, it is seen as a national flag when England competes in a sporting contest. In June 2006 a senior officer in North Wales Police warned during the soccer World Cup that flags of St George would lead to racism and violence. He felt that Welsh citizens would be offended if they saw the St George's flag displayed on vehicles.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In Hounslow, west London, the local council had previously displayed the Palestinian flag on its civic center, but decided in February 2005 to refuse to allow the flag of St George, as it was deemed "socially divisive". A motion to hoist this flag on St George's Day (April 23) was almost unanimously defeated by council members.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When in 2006 Jackie Meldrum, Labour-supporting deputy council leader of Lambeth Council in south London, commented that the St George's flag was a symbol of "multiculturalism", she received racist hate mail. One letter read: "Cllr Meldrum you are an anti-white, racist shit. I hope every member of your family dies as slowly as Britain has been dying from your poisonous anti-white propaganda and I know millions of others would agree. Long live Britain!"&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Though Lambeth Council's Labour spokespeople believe the St George's flag is a sign of multi-ethnic values, the Liberal Democrat borough council of Pendle, Lancashire, believes that the same flag is "racist". Matthew Carter works as a refuse collector for the council, and as he has dreadlocks, he uses a bandana to tie back his hair when he works. Mr. Carter, who is black and comes from Barbados, had been using a St George flag for this purpose. In June this year, Mr. Carter was banned from wearing the St George flag. He said: "I received a verbal warning. They told me the St George's Cross was not allowed to be seen on any clothing we wear because it could be considered offensive and racist."&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Anne Owers is Britain's Chief Inspector of Prisons. In 2005 she wrote in a report that officers in Wakefield jail in Yorkshire had been seen wearing St George tie-pins. These items were in support of a cancer charity. Owers claimed that such symbols should not be worn, as they could be "misinterpreted" as a racist symbol.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For some fanatical Muslims, the sight of a St George's cross is a sign of the Crusades. During the 2006 World Cup, a chain of pubs banned any displays of the flag, following threats by extremists linked to the outlawed group Al-Muhajiroun. Cable company NTL and the Drivers and Vehicles Licensing Agency also banned the flag.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In June this year, Islamists connected with Al-Muhajiroun burned handmade St George's flags at Regents Park Mosque. They were protesting at the knighthood that was given to author Salman Rushdie. Other protesters carried placards stating "God Curse the Queen."&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Lesson 2: Divided We Fall&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With Britain's populace uncertain whether its national flags represent unity and inclusiveness or division and racism, the Labour government has nonetheless widened the fault lines dividing Britain. The most obvious sign of this came in the form of setting up parliaments for Scotland and Wales, while allowing English citizens no such regional body.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When the Labour government came to power in May 1997, it had promised devolution for Scotland and Wales in the form of creating regional parliaments. For Scottish citizens, a referendum was held on September 11, 1997. This gave approval for the formation of a Scottish Parliament, a measure which became enshrined in the Scotland Act of November 19, 1998. This Act allowed for the parliament to have 129 elected members.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Welsh opinion was evenly divided over having a separate parliament. A referendum held in September 1997 found 50.3 percent in favor, and 49.7 percent against. The Government of Wales Act of 1988 ruled that a National Assembly for Wales (NAW) should be created, with 60 elected members. The NAW has less powers than the Scottish parliament.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Scottish parliament began operations in May 13, 1999 in a temporary location in Edinburgh, while construction began on a purpose-built edifice at Holyrood. In October 2004 the new Scottish parliament building finally opened. This had taken five years to complete, at a cost of $900 million - ten times the original estimate. Scotland has introduced laws that require the state to fund the care of the elderly. In the rest of Britain, the elderly must first spend all their assets above $41,000 before they receive free nursing care. The Scottish elderly care scheme is now in chaos.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Though designed to give people greater say over local issues, devolution has not reversed the decline of national feelings of pride. The Union - once the bedrock of British identity which allowed people from any part of Britain to feel some sense of collective belonging - has lost support in England, Scotland and Wales. People in all regions feel less proud to be British than they did in the 1980s.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Gordon Brown had been the Chancellor since Labour came to power in 1997 and cannot evade responsibility for the damage that Labour has done to Britain's national identity. Shortly after he assumed power in June of this year, Brown ordered that all public buildings in Britain should hoist the Union flag for 365 days a year. In Scotland, whose parliament is governed by the Scottish National Party, the Scottish culture minister affirmed in July that the St Andrew's flag, or Saltire, will have precedence over the Union flag.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Under Labour, more and more power has also been devolved to Europe. With increased treaties and directives agreed by an ever-expanding European Union, Britain's citizens have lost many of their traditional rights. In 2003, shopkeepers were banned from displaying measures of produce in pounds and ounces, and were obliged by law to display only metric measures.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In 1998, Labour introduced a Human Rights Act, which made all of Britain's laws subservient to the European Convention of Human Rights, originally written up in 1950. Russia also signed this convention, but has never allowed the convention to interfere with human rights violations. Britain's 1998 law has prevented the deportation of terrorists and those already convicted in their home countries from being deported. On May 1, 2006, a European Union law, the 2004 Free Movement Directive, came into force. This ruling similarly prevents deportation of foreign-born criminals.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Labour's biggest blow to cultural cohesion has been to allow uncontrolled immigration. Since Labour came to power in 1997, 1.7 million new jobs were created. According to a recent report, 81 percent of those new jobs went to foreign-born workers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Since 2001 Labour has stuck to a mantra that immigration is good for the economy, based on one report made at that time. Last month, a new report cast doubt on the accuracy of that statement. At the end of September 2007, Britain's left-leaning Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) published the findings of an economic profile on British immigrants. The report maintained that overall, immigration was good for the economy. However, it also found that among immigrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkey and Somalia, more of these people were unemployed than in work.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The IPPR report notes that Polish immigrants were well-represented in the workforce. However, the amount of legal immigrants from Eastern Europe over the past three years has escalated dramatically, arriving at twenty times the annual rate that was expected by government. Since 2004, there have been 700,000 Eastern European immigrants. This massive influx has led to housing and public services becoming severely stretched. Other EU countries imposed strict limitations on the numbers of migrants from Eastern Europe. Britain was the only EU country which did not impose limits.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A government report from July this year on Eastern European migration was not intended to be published publicly. It was leaked, and revealed that the government was alarmed at the sale of migration, and the strain it was placing on services and social cohesion. The report's author, Joan Ryan of the Home Office, also noted that Britain's policy of not paying such migrants welfare benefits if unemployed could be illegal under European Union law.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In July and again in September of this year, prime minister Gordon Brown pledged to create "British jobs" for "British workers". In October, a parliamentary study claimed that Brown's pledge to create jobs for British citizens could be illegal under European Union law as it discriminated against migrant workers from the EU. Under the EU treaties approved by Labour, these migrants who come predominantly from Eastern Europe must "enjoy equal treatment".&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Many migrants bring their children, and as a result, it was revealed in September last year that one in eight schoolchildren speak English as a second language. Few schools can compare with the Isambard Brunel School in Portsmouth on Britain's south coast. Here, teachers struggle to educate pupils who come "from 41 countries who, between them, speak 58 different languages, but often little or no English."&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Any American politician who wishes to destroy his or her nation's identity is unlikely to copy most of Labour's policies, primarily because the United States does not belong to a disparate coalition of 26 nations such as the European Union. The egalitarian/communistic nature of the EU allows each of its member states to have a say in policy. Its two latest arrivals are Bulgaria and Romania, both economic basket cases struggling to implement real democracy. Turkey is attempting to join as it lurches further towards Islamofascism.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;However, the United States has exercised scant control over its southern border, and consequently has a burgeoning population of illegal migrants. In Britain, the government estimates that there are 570,000 illegal immigrants in the country, though the true figure is more likely at least 800,000.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In Britain, there have been rallies by leftists and bleeding-heart liberals to give amnesty and eventual citizenship to Britain's illegal immigrants. In 2006, the leftist think-tank IPPR recommended an amnesty for illegal migrants.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Such amnesties have already been allowed in Spain, Greece, Italy, Portugal and Cyprus, all EU member states. Currently, the Liberal Democrat party, which has little chance of winning an election, supports an amnesty.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Last year, George W Bush was criticized for supporting a virtual amnesty plan for illegal migrants. One American politician who supports the granting of citizenship to illegal immigrants is Hillary Clinton. With her plans to introduce a health system not unlike Britain's cash-devouring National Health Service, Hillary is almost a token European.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Lesson 3: Trash Your Traditions&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;America is protected by a written constitution. Britain has no such document, though the latest European Union Treaty which Gordon Brown has thitherto supported is regarded as a "European constitution". With no written constitution, it was easy for Tony Blair to remove some of the hereditary peers who sat in Parliament's Upper House, replacing them with individuals of his own choosing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The only fixed constitutional item in Britain is the figurehead of the monarch. Currently, Queen Elizabeth II has fulfilled her "constitutional" role admirably since 1953, attending official and ceremonial functions without showing political favor. The British monarch is also the head of the Anglican church, carrying the title "Defender of the Faith". Her successor as monarch and "Defender of the Faith" will be Prince Charles, who famously imagined himself as a tampon belonging to his then-floozy, Camilla Parker Bowles.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Despite his marital infidelity and bizarre ruminations, Charles declared in 1994 that he wanted to abandon the title of "Defender of the Faith". This sobriquet has been held by every British monarch since Henry VIII in 1521. Prince Charles wanted to replace it with the title "Defender of Faiths", to make Muslims and other non-Anglicans feel "included". He has since claimed that he wishes to be called "Defender of Faith". Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury, contends that the title of "Defender of the Faith" is not negotiable, nor is it subject to Charles' personal whims.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Two months after 9/11, Charles condemned what he perceived as anti-Muslim attitudes in America. He claimed: "I find the language and rhetoric coming from America too confrontational." At the time, Charles was accompanied by Iqbal Sacranie, who notoriously said after Salman Rushdie's death-fatwa that "death is, perhaps, too good for him." Sacranie has also called Osama bin Laden an "Islamic scholar".&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Charles may wish for more understanding between faiths, but he has patronized some insidious organizations, such as the Saudi-funded King Fahd Academy in west London. This institution uses Saudi textbooks which call Christians "swine" and Jews "apes and pigs". Interfaith understanding is not assisted by pandering to religious bigotry. In March 2006, he attended Imam Muhammad bin Saud University in Saudi Arabia, where he delivered a speech praising Islam. The same university has educated Salafists who preach hate, including Abdullah el-Faisal. Faisal served time in a British jail after calling for the murder of Jews and Hindus.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Since the 1980s, Britain's Labour-controlled local councils have promoted policies of multiculturalism. So-called "representatives" of minority ethnic groups were given cash hand-outs to set up their own groups, with little critical analysis of these groups' roles. In the mid-1990s, Muslims who had previously been fellow-travelers on the racial rights bandwagon began to demand that their religion be granted "special status".&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In universities, Muslim extremists from Hizb ut-Tahrir and Al-Muhajiroun campaigned to win the "hearts and minds" of students. Often, these groups used violence to force Muslim women students to wear the hijab or Muslim headscarf. In 1995, members of Hizb ut-Tahrir killed an African student at an east London college. At that time, no action was taken against the group as a whole and its then-leader, Omar Bakri Mohammed, continued to preach hate and intolerance.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When Labour came to power in 1997, policies which had thrived in so-called "looney left" councils became embedded in the government's ethos. Instead of governing the economy and enforcing existing laws, Labour set out to engage in changing society artificially by social engineering. In this climate, local councils grew bolder in their efforts to be politically correct. In 1998, Birmingham City Council decided that the term "Christmas" was potentially offensive to non-Christians. As a result, it renamed its celebrations and seasonal illuminations "Winterval".&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In 2001, Luton Council decided to call its seasonal celebrations "Luminos", which bizarrely featured fictional apprentice wizard Harry Potter. In 2005, Lambeth Council expunged the word "Christmas" from all literature describing its Christmas illuminations. Instead, the terms "winter lights" and "celebrity lights" were employed.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Such skewed thinking has infected schools. Last Christmas, the head teacher of Walter Street Primary School in Brierfield, Lancashire decided to remove any mention of the Virgin Mary from the school's Christmas cards. She said: "We mention the birth of Jesus, but we cut reference to the Virgin Mary to just Mary because Muslims believe Jesus was a prophet, not the son of God."&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Twenty percent of the pupils at Oakwood school in Rotherham are Muslim, but for its 2006 Christmas meal, the school decided that all the chicken to be served should be halal. Halal meat must be slaughtered ritually by having the animal's throat cut and the blood drained. Naturally some parents and teachers rebelled. Eventually, the school relented, and decided to offer a choice of halal and normal chicken.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In fairness, it should be noted that many of these bizarre decisions to downgrade the Christian aspects of Christmas are mostly the work of non-Muslims. Walter Street Primary School, 90 percent of whose pupils are Muslim, was condemned by Muslim spokespeople for banning the word "virgin" from its Christmas cards. Last year, Muslims complained that the town of Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire had replaced the words "Christmas Greetings" in its Christmas light displays. Instead, the council had chosen the "neutral" slogan "Season's Greetings".&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Jews have thrived in Britain since the time of Oliver Cromwell, but no British institutions have ever attempted to worry about whether images of pigs would offend Jewish sensibilities. In recent years, British individuals and institutions have made utter fools of themselves to appease what they consider to be Muslim sensibilities. In October 2005, two major banks in Britain decided to ban all images of pigs from their branches. The Natwest and Halifax banks announced that no images of piggy banks should appear in any of their promotional material. I lived in an Orthodox Jewish area of London in the 1980s to 1990s, and used the local Natwest branch. I never noticed any Jews appearing offended by posters of piggy banks.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;At Ramadan in 2005, Dudley Council in the Midlands ordered its staff not to display any images of pigs in its offices. A Muslim councillor had objected to the sight of pig-related items on workers' desks, including a tissue box emblazoned with a picture of Winnie the Pooh and Piglet. The edict was later reversed.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Schools have been affected by pig prohibitions. In 2003 Barbara Harris, headmistress at the Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School in Batley, West Yorkshire, banned all books containing pig stories from classrooms. As the majority of her pupils were Muslim, she decided on the ban in case any were offended.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In March this year, Honley Church of England Junior School in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire was preparing to partake in a June music festival with other schools. The festival organizers decided that their performance, entitled "The Three Little Pigs" should be altered to "The Three Little Puppies" in case Muslims were offended. The performance was a section from Roald Dahl's verse play, Little Red Riding Hood. The decision to rename the performance was subsequently overturned.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The issue of potentially offending Muslims means that non-Muslims are made to "opt in" to Islamic appeasement plans. In Brixton prison in south London, no prisoner need worry about answering calls of nature and offending Allah. In April 2006, all of the toilets in two newly-constructed lavatory blocks at the prison were designed so that they did become aligned with Mecca.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In Nottingham, even in death one's body can be buried in an Islamic direction, appropriately aligned towards Mecca. High Wood Cemetery opened in July last year. Only 15 percent of the graves to be dug there will be occupied by Muslims, but it was Nottingham City Council's desire that all bodies be buried in the same direction. It was felt more convenient to align all tombs to Mecca. Only if a relative makes a specific request will the coffin be aligned East/West in traditional Christian manner.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Britain's National Health Service (NHS) was founded in 1948 by a Labour government, a product of post-war socialist idealism. Now the NHS relentlessly swallows taxpayers' funds and has become a haven of political correctness. In September 2006 a Lancashire branch of the NHS introduced a hospital gown for Muslim women, designed to mimic the burka. The NHS should be concerned about health, and not pandering to Islamism, especially when burkas have been linked with a resurgence of rickets in babies. This is being caused by pregnant Muslims who wrap themselves up and starve themselves and their unborn babies of vital Vitamin D, created by sunlight. The most recent reported outbreak of rickets has affected 56 individuals from Lancashire.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In August 2007, a department of the NHS in Lothian, Scotland, announced an edict. Hospital staff were told not to eat food at their desks during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, in case they offended Muslims who were meant to be fasting.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The latest example of NHS multiculturalism is happening in Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust. Here, nurses have to move the beds of Muslim patients five times a day at prayer times, so that the beds are facing Mecca. Initially, the move was made for all Muslim patients, to create "a more comfortable stay in hospital." A few days later, after receiving criticism, the ruling was amended so only the beds of terminal patients would be moved to face Mecca.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I could continue, with tales of young non-Muslim schoolchildren being made to copy out the Shahada, the oath made by those who convert to Islam, as a handwriting exercise or a teacher sacked for stating the truth that most suicide bombers are Muslim. I could mention how Britain's Channel 4 TV decided in 2006 to have its Christmas message delivered by a burka-clad Muslim woman. When the woman pulled out of the engagement, another shrouded Muslim woman was brought in to replace her. This individual belonged to an extremist sect.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In April 2007 the Judicial Studies Board ruled on a legal case that had been stopped when the judge could not hear the voice of a lawyer, as her mouth was covered with a niqab or face-veil. The ruling allowed for face-veils and burkas to be worn in British courts. In August a woman lawyer mentioned the April ruling, and argued that judges should never wear a face-veil. She stated: "The United Kingdom is not a sharia state." Her comment was branded as "astonishingly offensive". Fatim Kurji wrote "this is what I call 'the BNP argument'."&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is Britain today, throwing away all of its traditions and heritage, constantly moving the goal-posts to conform to the alien and alienating values of "multiculturalism". A multiracial society is a positive and achievable goal. A multicultural society is not a single society but a mess of competing societies, a haggler's market where the loudest complainer gains the most.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And did I bother to mention that only 3 percent of Britain's population are Muslims?&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-880624881537229014?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/880624881537229014/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=880624881537229014' title='7 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/880624881537229014'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/880624881537229014'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2007/12/britains-lessons-in-cultural-suicide.html' title='BRITAIN&apos;S LESSONS IN CULTURAL SUICIDE'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>7</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-8662152785228939794</id><published>2007-12-13T20:26:00.000Z</published><updated>2007-12-13T20:31:49.432Z</updated><title type='text'>Can someone explain to me why?</title><content type='html'>Following on from my previous post, today I read this. &lt;br /&gt;BNP gives platform to a UKIP Member&lt;br /&gt;By Chris Brown ⋅ December 13, 2007 ⋅  Email this post ⋅  Print this post ⋅ Post a comment &lt;br /&gt;Joan Martin, a UKIP member, and former PPC for Winchester has produced a most interesting piece of research, and by so doing has answered questions such as these:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;“Why is Gordon Brown so determined to force this treaty down our collective necks when it is clear that he has no mandate to do so, there seems to be a huge majority of people against it and he appears to be in danger of committing political suicide by doing so?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Can someone explain to me why? What is so worth throwing away 1000 years of  “we the people” culling our freedoms and rights, such as they are, from an uncaring aristocracy just to give it away to an uncaring bureaucracy? “&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Yet, UKIP, her own Party, has not bothered to publish the research, no doubt its leader, Nigel Farage&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;has been too busy, pointlessly grandstanding inside the EU Parliament building to notice. Or is it that Mr Farage, friend of the BBC, does not want you to know of the plan? We couldn’t possibly comment.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The responsibility to publish Joan Martin’s research has therefore fallen to the BNP.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Joan Martin’s research is set out below:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;“A WORLD COUP d’ ETAT IS PLANNED TO BRING ABOUT WORLD GOVERNMENT &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The time-line explained: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;KARL MARX.1818-1883&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Marx was a German Jew with radical views.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In 1842 he became a member of the Hegelians an anti-religious, radical group with Satanic interests.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In 1843 he left Germany and went to Paris where he met Engels who helped him financially.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In 1845 he was expelled from Paris.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In 1848 went to live in Brussels were he wrote the Communist Manifesto.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In 1849 Marx moved to London and lived there for the rest of his life.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In 1864 following the establishment of Working Men’s Association. Marx worked for many years on the affairs of First International.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;“Das Kapital” was published 1867.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;MARX died in 1883 in London and is buried in Highgate.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;THE COMMUNIST MANIFESTO INCLUDES.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Abolition of Private Property&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Abolition of the Family.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Abolition of Countries and Nationalities.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Abolition of all Religions, morality and Religious Liberty, this shows the Hegelians Idealism.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Abolition of Freedom of conscience. In a Democracy people believe in the freedom to choose.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The word Communist covers anyone who aspires to World Government.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Marxism works towards achieving World Government and World Dictatorship.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;MARX WITH HIS FRIENDS&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Marx and his friends Engles and Balunin received their ideas from Moses Hess the founder of the German Social Democrat Party. Moses Hess taught that to gain a World State it could only be brought about by a revolution using class and racial hatred. He said race struggle is primary, class struggle is secondary.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Mikhail Balunin said “That what ever the name or label of those who aspire to world government they must be prepared to awake the devil in people and stir their passions for them to act.” Passion as with football hooligans, vandals and various peace groups and the race groups. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;THREE REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A MARXIST&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Marx wrote three requirements for those who wished to join the fight for World Government.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1 To read the Communist and Revolutionary teachings of Marx and associates and work accordingly.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2 To work to destabilise nations both morally and financially.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3 To work to gain political control of the MONEY supply and the ASSETS of each Nation and put them BEYOND the REACH and CONTROL of each Government by ensuring that nations become INTER-DEPENDANT on each other for FOOD, MACHINERY and through LOANS.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Marx also said, “Steps should be taken to provide a master race to produce Leaders and Dictators”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;(2007.Could the first or second generation now be in place.?)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;RUSSIA. 1917.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Bolsheviks needed a good military base to succeed in their bid for world government.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In the 19th Century the Bolsheviks tried to taker-over Russia and failed. In 1917 under cover of the First World War they started their second Campaign against RUSSIA, this time from a good military base. They seized control of BANKS and THE MONEY SUPPLY and STOCKS of FOOD. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As the food ran out the people became too weak to fight the Bolsheviks terrorists. (They are now called Soviets) They are one arm of an organisation which seeks to bring about a one world state.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When Russia fell to the Bolsheviks. LENIN who was the LEADER of the SOCIAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY became the first DICTATOR of the UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS. Many of the countries surrounding Russia also became Communists states.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;COMMUNIST INTERNATIONAL.1928.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In 1928 The Communist International presented a three-stage plan for world government.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1 To level the economies of all nations by introducing a single currency.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2 To bring about REGIONAL UNION between various groups of socialist Nations.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3 To amalgamate all these REGIONAL groups into the finale World-wide Union of Socialist States.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;COMMUNIST INTERNATIONAL 1938&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In 1938 in the Communist International there appeared an official statement.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It said “Dictatorship can only be established by the victory of Socialism in different countries. Then the joining of all the other republics could complete the UNION OF SOCIALIST SOVIET REPUBLICS.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1942 STALIN’S COMMUNIST GOAL. A WORLD MADE OF REGIONS.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Stalin defined the Intermediate goals of Communism necessary for the final take-over of the World.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1 TO CONFUSE, DISORGANISE AND DESTROY THE FORCES OF CAPITALISM AROUND THE WORLD .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2 TO BRING ALL NATIONS TOGETHER INTO A SINGLE WORLD SYSTEM. REGIONALISM.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3 Force advanced Countries to pour prolonged finance into under developed Countries.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;4 Divide the world into REGIONAL groups at the transitional stage to total World Government, then populations will more readily abandon their loyalty to their countries and accept loyalty to their REGION instead. Later the REGIONS can all be brought together into WORLD DICTATORSHIP.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;5 We will indoctrinate the youth to embrace Marxism (under other labels ) as the correct and political social viewpoint.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;6 Neutralise youth against religious influences of home and all other concepts of rigid morality which might interfere with the acceptance of Marxism and communist doctrine.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1942 at the same time STALIN was co-operating with nations in the West to lay the foundations for the United Nations Organisation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1943 A PAN NATIONAL ORGANISATION. THE UNITED NATIONS ORGANISATION.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1.The formation of the United Nations Organisation was a necessary preliminary for the Russian Soviets.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2.In 1943 it was agreed that the post of Secretary General and Political Affairs should always be held by a nominee of the USSR.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3.The United Nations Buildings in New York contains a Satanic Chapel. This reflects the same theme.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;4.In 1947 a Document was published “Design for Europe” promoting a United Nations Army. The army was eventually inaugurated in 1993.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The creation of the EEC, The Treaty of Rome and the Treaty to Establish the European Union has been absolutely crucial for the plans for Communism and World Dictatorship.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;THE DESTABLISATION OF THE BRITISH POLITICAL SYSTEM.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In 1946 THE UNITED NATIONS ORGANISATION gained influence into the Sovereignty of the UNITED KINGDOM by THE STATUTORY INSTRUMENT ACT.1946 and three weeks later the UNITED NATIONS ACT 1946 which was brought before the HOUSE OF COMMONS when most Members had gone home. These two Acts ensured that the COMMUNIST wishes of the UNITED NATIONS SECRETARIAT and UNESCO are implemented in this country without making it obvious.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;HAROLD WILSON signed an agreement with Soviet Union committing the British Government to back plans for a WORLD GOVERNMENT DICTATORSHIP.( Command paper 5924.)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2007 THE WORLD GOVERNANCE GROUP IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS 2007.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An all Parliamentary Group for World Governance met in the House of Commons on 12 June 2007.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Group’s purpose is to promote democratic reform of the United Nations, Global Institutions and International law. Chairman Dr Gavin Strange, Vice Chairmen, Dr Nick Palmer and Joan Wally.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;AFTER 1946 SOME TREATIES WERE DIFFERENT THEY CAME WITHOUT SUBSTANCE&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Since 1946 there has been a lack of substance to some of the Treaties made with Great Britain they became thin and ambiguous to be filled out later.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In 1996 John Major complained in a letter to Jaques Santer that after the Maastricht treaty was published he found it was not as he, or the British Government had intended, or signed for.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In the 1950’s and 1960’s Ministers made trade visits to Russia and under treaties and agreements they exchanged goods and materials. Many of our industries where closed down or given away. Car and steel making. ships and shipbuilding.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In 1964 the Treaty with the USSR signed by Fred Mulley and Wedgewood Benn did not actually mention the words Nuclear Power. Yet under that treaty the whole of Britain’s nuclear know-how was given away to the USSR.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In 1968 another treaty signed by Goromy Roberts paved the way for the run down of Britain’s Merchant Navy and the handing over of ships and our shipping routes to the USSR. The terms of this Treaty were so outrageous that it was not printed until after the statutory period for prosecutions for TREASON had expired. This Treaty had been implemented right away.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;THE COMMUNIST HIDDEN AGENDA.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Infiltration from the top.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In Britain in 1940 at a meeting in Oxford the speaker Harold Wilson explained to the understanding audience how they could help make World Government happen. They should not join the Communist party they should join the Conservatives or Labour parties and lean to the Right and Left of those parties, so that when the time was right they must then create a smoke screen and come together as a party of national unity. He said confidently that one day he would be Prime Minister and so he was.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;BRITAIN’S APPLICATION TO JOIN.THE EEC.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In 1972 The British Government applied to join the EEC. Prime Minister Edward Heath assured the British people that they would not lose their sovereignty, although his friend Lord Kilmuir had warned him in a letter that it could happen. Under articles 189 and 191 of the Treaty of Rome the EEC Commissioners are empowered to formulate Directives and Decisions that take precedence over Britain’s national laws.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In October 1972 Mr Heath attended a meeting in Paris to negotiate with M.Pompidou (a former employee of Guy Rothschild) the conditions of Britains entry. This included that Britain’s Fishermen should fish under the EEC. quota system and that our maritime limits should be surrendered.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In 1972 Edward Heath invited Victor Rothchild to head-up and choose members for the Central Policy Review staff. Victor Rothschild wrote a white paper on research and development, since that time official Treasury policies have included eradication of our aircraft, shipbuilding, Coal mining, car making, steel making, machine-tool industries and others.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Speaking at a meeting at the time, John Davies the then Secretary of State for Industry said that Britain had agreed with the EEC that UK technology should be merged with European Industry.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In 1962. At Dounray in Scotland a fast breeder reactor power station was begun, it was the first of its type in the world and after 15 years it was closed in 1977. At the same site a second type of fast breeder reactor was begun in 1974 and closed in 1994.The Specialist teams of scientists were dispersed and the nuclear know-how given to France. The Rothschilds acquired much of the available Uranium.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Britain agreed to run down Stirling. Mr Heath agreed to renounce national sovereignty and for Britain to become part of a Federal Europe. He agreed to change the local government structure from counties to Regions also to reorganise Government departments so that the British Parliament could be replaced.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;GAINING CONTROL OF THE FOOD SUPPLIES&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In 1998 at a meeting of Agriculture Ministers in Brussels the EU’s long term plans for Britain were unfolded They said; Live stock farming in the Britain would be abolished and changed to Arable farming. This would take place without the consent of the British people.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;FORWARD PLANNING&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The abolition of our Abattoirs .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In the 1990s many British abattoirs were closed because they did not reach EU standards. A few larger ones were built instead; this is why animals have to travel long distances for slaughter.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;BSE IN CATTLE. This disease is not a contagious disease between animals and man. In Britain BSE in cattle is caused by painting Organo Phosphate nerve poison onto the heads and spines of cattle at four times the normal strength. The poison was laced with oil to help it penetrate the skin to stop warble-fly damage. This EU practice only took place in BRITAIN and Switzerland, but has now been discontinued. Starting in 1986 this poison was also used in sheep-dip but not in the same strength. Hundreds of farmers have become ill from contamination. 200 have died. This poison was also used in the Gulf War with similar effects.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Early in 2001 the British Press reported the Government Laboratories at Porton Down had lost phials of Foot and Mouth virus. Soon after, came the outbreak of Foot and mouth disease in England resulting in 14 million animals being killed and buried or burnt. Only three million animals were diseased the other 11 million lived within the contamination zones. This is not a killer disease in animals or man. It is a recoverable disease. Vaccination could have been used to save 11 million healthy animals. The Cull was managed from Brussels. Four areas on the map of England had a high concentration of cases, the Solway Firth, Wales and the Midlands and Devon. These areas are shown on a UN map for re-wilding. The Farmer blamed for the outbreak was exonerated in 2007.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In 2007 came a second outbreak of Foot and mouth in England. The Virus was found in the land drains around Government laboratories at Pirbright in Surrey. The outbreak began on a farm 3 miles away to the south west of Pirbright. Local people on TV stated that the water table drains naturally from the Farms towards the laboratories. Not the other way around.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When Foot and mouth has finally run its course there will be fewer farms or farmers left to raise Cattle and sheep and arable farming is a whole new Industry. Grain can only be grown on the flat land of eastern Britain. Western Britain is hilly sheep country and unsuitable for growing crops.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2003. A GOVERNMENT WHITE PAPER.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;THE ENVIRONMENTAL, TRANSPORT AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE reported that. “THE ROLE OF RURAL ENGLAND AS A FOOD PROVIDER FOR THE NATION IS NO LONGER AN ESSENTIAL ONE.” To put the Nation’s food supply in the hands of a Foreign government is TREASON. As an Island nation we must ensure that we grow and raise our own food supply. Britains population is estimated to grow to 70 million by 2050. Already we are vulnerable; our milk supply is an important part of our diet for the young and elderly. YET, for years the EU have only allowed our farmers to produce 60% of our requirement the rest must be bought from abroad.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;BY STEALTH BRITAIN HAS BEEN EASED INTO THE CONTINENTAL SHOE&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In 1973-1975 John Prescott was a delegate to the Council of Europe and from 1975-1979 he was a member of the European Assembly.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In 1999 John Prescot introduced his 30 year old Dream for EU Regions in Britain. Under the EU plan Britain has been divided into 12 Regions. Scotland is a Region, N.I, Wales, London and England. ENGLAND has been divided into eight EU Regions. THEN ENGLAND’S NAME WAS TAKEN OF THE EUROPEAN MAP IN 1997.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In 1998/99. Deputy Prime Minister John Prescot handpicked 60 people in each of the EIGHT ENGLISH REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES to direct the building of 3 Millon new houses. .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sixty-six volunteer local Councillors were invited to become Members of the ASSEMBLY along with 40 Stakeholders or Partners. Together all three groups are known as the Regional Assembly. There is a support office of Civil Servants.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In 2004 the voters in the Northeast of England voted ‘NO’ to ELECTED. REGIONAL ASSEMBLIES. So the unelected Development agencies combined with one layer of local council will be the new Regional Government. These new Regional Assemblies will work with the “Committee of the Regions”in Brussels, cutting out national Parliament giving the EU Commission direct access to all Regional Assemblies in Europe. All things traditional will be abolished; All sovereignty will pass to BRUSSELS bringing a Foreign government nearer to the people.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;STOP PRESS.15 NOVEMBER 2007. On Friday David Miliband strode into this story bringing it full circle back to the sleeping giant Russia.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In a Speech today he said “THE EUROPEAN UNION SHOULD WORK TOWARDS INCLUDING RUSSIA, THE MIDDLE EAST AND THE NORTH AFRICAN COUNTRIES. He continued THAT THE E.U.WOULD NOT BECOME A SUPER POWER BUT SHOULD BE A ROLE MODEL FOR THE REST OF THE WORLD.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;THE EU COULD BE A MODEL OF POWER FOR REGIONAL CO-OPERATION, DEDICATED TO FREE TRADE. THE ENVIRONMENT AND TACKLING EXTREMISM.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;David Miliband’s Grandfather Samuel Milliband fled to England from Belgium before the war and at first was refused the right to remain. David’s father Ralph Miliband was born in Belgium he came to England and joined the Royal Navy. Later he became a Professor of Politics at Leeds University and lectured at the London school of Economics.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Our Common law is being eradicated and the 1972 Act gives precedence to Community law.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;UNLESS BRITAIN RESCINDS (1) THE 1972 EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ACT.(2) THE 1946 UNITED NATIONS ACT AND (3) THE 1946 STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS ACT, BRUSSELS WILL GAIN ACCESS TO BRITAIN’S SOVEREIGNTY AND EU LAW WILL BE SUPREME.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For the first time in over a Thousand years, Britain will be ruled by a Foreign Power.&lt;br /&gt;Joan Martin.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Discussion&lt;br /&gt;2 comments for “BNP gives platform to a UKIP Member”&lt;br /&gt;Very interesting item and it shows how much sense Tony Benn spoke when opposing the entry into Europe.Now of course Benn loves Europe as his grand-daughter is set to become the fifth member of the Benn family to enter Parliament rather in the same way that the Tories have jessica lever who wants to be the future Chancellor of the exchequer.jessica is a grand-neice of Milton Friedman who had policies which Thatcher followed as did Blair/Brown to the ruination of this country financially whilst making a lot of money for a few people mainly foreigners and bankers.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Milband and his brother have been raised from the cradle to be politicians whilst never having roots here.ralph Miliband changed his name when he returned here with his family after the War ended despite the rules which said refugees could not stay.His stay plus all his family staying was made possible by a senior Labour member of Govt after the War.ralph is the name he took to appear British.When he arrived here as a 17 year old refugee he went straight away into a college for three years whilst British lads that age were being called up to fight.Why was he so different?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Raplph Miliband like his father and Marx were communists.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Posted by David Little | December 13, 2007, 4:49 pm Please go http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/LTPD07/&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is a petition to the PM demanding a referendum on the EU Reform Treaty.&lt;br /&gt;Of course, as we no longer live in a democracy, it probably won’t make any real difference, but at least it will allow you to voice your opinion.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Posted by true_brit58 | December 13, 2007, 6:00 pm Post a comment&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-8662152785228939794?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/8662152785228939794/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=8662152785228939794' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/8662152785228939794'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/8662152785228939794'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2007/12/can-someone-explain-to-me-why.html' title='Can someone explain to me why?'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-4472176333188293271</id><published>2007-12-12T16:34:00.000Z</published><updated>2007-12-12T16:45:19.872Z</updated><title type='text'>"TOO LATE, TOO LATE!!!!" shall be the cry</title><content type='html'>I wonder, do you think we are all pawns on a big big chessboard?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Major treaty signing tomorrow in Lisbon, we are apparently not allowed to have a say in, we are just the electoral what the heck do we know about treaties anyway.&lt;br /&gt;If this was a contract regarding your house you would not touch it because it is clearly not in your interest, but its only about your nation and identity so no big thing, right.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Published on The Brussels Journal (http://www.brusselsjournal.com) &lt;br /&gt;Former Soviet Dissident Warns For EU Dictatorship &lt;br /&gt;By Paul Belien &lt;br /&gt;Created 2006-02-27 22:13 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Bukovsky and Belien&lt;br /&gt;Vladimir Bukovksy, the 63-year old former Soviet dissident, fears that the European Union is on its way to becoming another Soviet Union. In a speech he delivered in Brussels last week Mr Bukovsky called the EU a “monster” that must be destroyed, the sooner the better, before it develops into a fullfledged totalitarian state.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Mr Bukovsky paid a visit to the European Parliament on Thursday at the invitation of Fidesz, the Hungarian Civic Forum. Fidesz, a member of the European Christian Democrat group, had invited the former Soviet dissident over from England, where he lives, on the occasion of this year’s 50th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Uprising. After his morning meeting with the Hungarians, Mr Bukovsky gave an afternoon speech in a Polish restaurant in the Trier straat, opposite the European Parliament, where he spoke at the invitation of the United Kingdom Independence Party, of which he is a patron.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An interview with Vladimir Bukovsky about the impending EUSSRIn his speech Mr Bukovsky referred to confidential documents from secret Soviet files which he was allowed to read in 1992. These documents confirm the existence of a “conspiracy” to turn the European Union into a socialist organization. I attended the meeting and taped the speech. A transcript, as well as the audio fragment (approx. 15 minutes) can be found below. I also had a brief interview with Mr Bukovsky (4 minutes), a transcript and audio fragment of which can also be found below. The interview about the European Union had to be cut short because Mr Bukovsky had other engagements, but it brought back some memories to me, as I had interviewed Vladimir Bukovsky twenty years ago, in 1986, when the Soviet Union, the first monster that he so valiantly fought, was still alive and thriving.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Mr Bukovsky was one of the heroes of the 20th century. As a young man he exposed the use of psychiatric imprisonment against political prisoners in the former USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, 1917-1991) and spent a total of twelve years (1964-1976), from his 22nd to his 34th year, in Soviet jails, labour camps and psychiatric institutions. In 1976 the Soviets expelled him to the West. In 1992 he was invited by the Russian government to serve as an expert testifying at the trial conducted to determine whether the Soviet Communist Party had been a criminal institution. To prepare for his testimony Mr Bukovsky was granted access to a large number of documents from Soviet secret archives. He is one of the few people ever to have seen these documents because they are still classified. Using a small handheld scanner and a laptop computer, however, he managed to copy many documents (some with high security clearance), including KGB reports to the Soviet government.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An interview with Vladimir Bukovsky&lt;br /&gt;Listen to it here&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Paul Belien: You were a very famous Soviet dissident and now you are drawing a parallel between the European Union and the Soviet Union. Can you explain this?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Vladimir Bukovsky: I am referrring to structures, to certain ideologies being instilled, to the plans, the direction, the inevitable expansion, the obliteration of nations, which was the purpose of the Soviet Union. Most people do not understand this. They do not know it, but we do because we were raised in the Soviet Union where we had to study the Soviet ideology in school and at university. The ultimate purpose of the Soviet Union was to create a new historic entity, the Soviet people, all around the globe. The same is true in the EU today. They are trying to create a new people. They call this people “Europeans”, whatever that means.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;According to Communist doctrine as well as to many forms of Socialist thinking, the state, the national state, is supposed to wither away. In Russia, however, the opposite happened. Instead of withering away the Soviet state became a very powerful state, but the nationalities were obliterated. But when the time of the Soviet collapse came these suppressed feelings of national identity came bouncing back and they nearly destroyed the country. It was so frightening.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;PB: Do you think the same thing can happen when the European Union collapses?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;VB: Absolutely, you can press a spring only that much, and the human psyche is very resilient you know. You can press it, you can press it, but don’t forget it is still accumulating a power to rebound. It is like a spring and it always goes to overshoot.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;PB: But all these countries that joined the European Union did so voluntarily.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;VB: No, they did not. Look at Denmark which voted against the Maastricht treaty twice. Look at Ireland [which voted against the Nice treaty]. Look at many other countries, they are under enormous pressure. It is almost blackmail. Switzerland was forced to vote five times in a referendum. All five times they have rejected it, but who knows what will happen the sixth time, the seventh time. It is always the same thing. It is a trick for idiots. The people have to vote in referendums until the people vote the way that is wanted. Then they have to stop voting. Why stop? Let us continue voting. The European Union is what Americans would call a shotgun marriage.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;PB: What do you think young people should do about the European Union? What should they insist on, to democratize the institution or just abolish it?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;VB: I think that the European Union, like the Soviet Union, cannot be democratized. Gorbachev tried to democratize it and it blew up. This kind of structures cannot be democratized.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;PB: But we have a European Parliament which is chosen by the people.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;VB: The European Parliament is elected on the basis of proportional representation, which is not true representation. And what does it vote on? The percentage of fat in yoghurt, that kind of thing. It is ridiculous. It is given the task of the Supreme Soviet. The average MP can speak for six minutes per year in the Chamber. That is not a real parliament.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Transcript of Mr Bukovsky’s Brussels speech&lt;br /&gt;Listen to it here&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In 1992 I had unprecedented access to Politburo and Central Committee secret documents which have been classified, and still are even now, for 30 years. These documents show very clearly that the whole idea of turning the European common market into a federal state was agreed between the left-wing parties of Europe and Moscow as a joint project which [Soviet leader Mikhail] Gorbachev in 1988-89 called our “common European home.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The idea was very simple. It first came up in 1985-86, when the Italian Communists visited Gorbachev, followed by the German Social-Democrats. They all complained that the changes in the world, particularly after [British Prime Minister Margaret] Thatcher introduced privatisation and economic liberalisation, were threatening to wipe out the achievement (as they called it) of generations of Socialists and Social-Democrats – threatening to reverse it completely. Therefore the only way to withstand this onslaught of wild capitalism (as they called it) was to try to introduce the same socialist goals in all countries at once. Prior to that, the left-wing parties and the Soviet Union had opposed European integration very much because they perceived it as a means to block their socialist goals. From 1985 onwards they completely changed their view. The Soviets came to a conclusion and to an agreement with the left-wing parties that if they worked together they could hijack the whole European project and turn it upside down. Instead of an open market they would turn it into a federal state.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;According to the [secret Soviet] documents, 1985-86 is the turning point. I have published most of these documents. You might even find them on the internet. But the conversations they had are really eye opening. For the first time you understand that there is a conspiracy – quite understandable for them, as they were trying to save their political hides. In the East the Soviets needed a change of relations with Europe because they were entering a protracted and very deep structural crisis; in the West the left-wing parties were afraid of being wiped out and losing their influence and prestige. So it was a conspiracy, quite openly made by them, agreed upon, and worked out.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In January of 1989, for example, a delegation of the Trilateral Commission came to see Gorbachev. It included [former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro] Nakasone, [former French President Valéry] Giscard d’Estaing, [American banker David] Rockefeller and [former US Secretary of State Henry] Kissinger. They had a very nice conversation where they tried to explain to Gorbachev that Soviet Russia had to integrate into the financial institutions of the world, such as Gatt, the IMF and the World Bank.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In the middle of it Giscard d’Estaing suddenly takes the floor and says: “Mr President, I cannot tell you exactly when it will happen – probably within 15 years – but Europe is going to be a federal state and you have to prepare yourself for that. You have to work out with us, and the European leaders, how you would react to that, how would you allow the other Easteuropean countries to interact with it or how to become a part of it, you have to be prepared.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This was January 1989, at a time when the [1992] Maastricht treaty had not even been drafted. How the hell did Giscard d’Estaing know what was going to happen in 15 years time? And surprise, surprise, how did he become the author of the European constitution [in 2002-03]? A very good question. It does smell of conspiracy, doesn’t it?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Luckily for us the Soviet part of this conspiracy collapsed earlier and it did not reach the point where Moscow could influence the course of events. But the original idea was to have what they called a convergency, whereby the Soviet Union would mellow somewhat and become more social-democratic, while Western Europe would become social-democratic and socialist. Then there will be convergency. The structures have to fit each other. This is why the structures of the European Union were initially built with the purpose of fitting into the Soviet structure. This is why they are so similar in functioning and in structure.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It is no accident that the European Parliament, for example, reminds me of the Supreme Soviet. It looks like the Supreme Soviet because it was designed like it. Similary, when you look at the European Commission it looks like the Politburo. I mean it does so exactly, except for the fact that the Commission now has 25 members and the Politburo usually had 13 or 15 members. Apart from that they are exactly the same, unaccountable to anyone, not directly elected by anyone at all. When you look into all this bizarre activity of the European Union with its 80,000 pages of regulations it looks like Gosplan. We used to have an organisation which was planning everything in the economy, to the last nut and bolt, five years in advance. Exactly the same thing is happening in the EU. When you look at the type of EU corruption, it is exactly the Soviet type of corruption, going from top to bottom rather than going from bottom to top.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you go through all the structures and features of this emerging European monster you will notice that it more and more resembles the Soviet Union. Of course, it is a milder version of the Soviet Union. Please, do not misunderstand me. I am not saying that it has a Gulag. It has no KGB – not yet – but I am very carefully watching such structures as Europol for example. That really worries me a lot because this organisation will probably have powers bigger than those of the KGB. They will have diplomatic immunity. Can you imagine a KGB with diplomatic immunity? They will have to police us on 32 kinds of crimes – two of which are particularly worrying, one is called racism, another is called xenophobia. No criminal court on earth defines anything like this as a crime [this is not entirely true, as Belgium already does so – pb]. So it is a new crime, and we have already been warned. Someone from the British government told us that those who object to uncontrolled immigration from the Third World will be regarded as racist and those who oppose further European integration will be regarded as xenophobes. I think Patricia Hewitt said this publicly.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hence, we have now been warned. Meanwhile they are introducing more and more ideology. The Soviet Union used to be a state run by ideology. Today’s ideology of the European Union is social-democratic, statist, and a big part of it is also political correctness. I watch very carefully how political correctness spreads and becomes an oppressive ideology, not to mention the fact that they forbid smoking almost everywhere now. Look at this persecution of people like the Swedish pastor who was persecuted for several months because he said that the Bible does not approve homosexuality. France passed the same law of hate speech concerning gays. Britain is passing hate speech laws concerning race relations and now religious speech, and so on and so forth. What you observe, taken into perspective, is a systematic introduction of ideology which could later be enforced with oppressive measures. Apparently that is the whole purpose of Europol. Otherwise why do we need it? To me Europol looks very suspicious. I watch very carefully who is persecuted for what and what is happening, because that is one field in which I am an expert. I know how Gulags spring up.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It looks like we are living in a period of rapid, systematic and very consistent dismantlement of democracy. Look at this Legislative and Regulatory Reform Bill. It makes ministers into legislators who can introduce new laws without bothering to tell Parliament or anyone. My immediate reaction is why do we need it? Britain survived two world wars, the war with Napoleon, the Spanish Armada, not to mention the Cold War, when we were told at any moment we might have a nuclear world war, without any need for introducing this kind legislation, without the need for suspending our civil liberaties and introducing emergency powers. Why do we need it right now? This can make a dictatorship out of your country in no time.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Today’s situation is really grim. Major political parties have been completely taken in by the new EU project. None of them really opposes it. They have become very corrupt. Who is going to defend our freedoms? It looks like we are heading towards some kind of collapse, some kind of crisis. The most likely outcome is that there will be an economic collapse in Europe, which in due time is bound to happen with this growth of expenses and taxes. The inability to create a competitive environment, the overregulation of the economy, the bureaucratisation, it is going to lead to economic collapse. Particularly the introduction of the euro was a crazy idea. Currency is not supposed to be political.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I have no doubt about it. There will be a collapse of the European Union pretty much like the Soviet Union collapsed. But do not forget that when these things collapse they leave such devastation that it takes a generation to recover. Just think what will happen if it comes to an economic crisis. The recrimination between nations will be huge. It might come to blows. Look to the huge number of immigrants from Third World countries now living in Europe. This was promoted by the European Union. What will happen with them if there is an economic collapse? We will probably have, like in the Soviet Union at the end, so much ethnic strife that the mind boggles. In no other country were there such ethnic tensions as in the Soviet Union, except probably in Yugoslavia. So that is exactly what will happen here, too. We have to be prepared for that. This huge edifice of bureaucracy is going to collapse on our heads.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is why, and I am very frank about it, the sooner we finish with the EU the better. The sooner it collapses the less damage it will have done to us and to other countries. But we have to be quick because the Eurocrats are moving very fast. It will be difficult to defeat them. Today it is still simple. If one million people march on Brussels today these guys will run away to the Bahamas. If tomorrow half of the British population refuses to pay its taxes, nothing will happen and no-one will go to jail. Today you can still do that. But I do not know what the situation will be tomorrow with a fully fledged Europol staffed by former Stasi or Securitate officers. Anything may happen.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We are losing time. We have to defeat them. We have to sit and think, work out a strategy in the shortest possible way to achieve maximum effect. Otherwise it will be too late. So what should I say? My conclusion is not optimistic. So far, despite the fact that we do have some anti-EU forces in almost every country, it is not enough. We are losing and we are wasting time.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;More on this topic, see:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Czech President Warns Against Europeanism, 27 August 2005&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Attachment Size &lt;br /&gt;bukovsky-interview.mp3 1.76 MB &lt;br /&gt;bukovsky-speech.mp3 7.11 MB &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;--------------------------------------------------------------------------------&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Source URL:&lt;br /&gt;http://www.brusselsjournal.com/node/865&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-4472176333188293271?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/4472176333188293271/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=4472176333188293271' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/4472176333188293271'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/4472176333188293271'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2007/12/too-late-too-late-shall-be-cry.html' title='&quot;TOO LATE, TOO LATE!!!!&quot; shall be the cry'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-3439524000016610442</id><published>2007-11-09T11:42:00.000Z</published><updated>2007-11-09T11:56:49.619Z</updated><title type='text'>A WELL UNDERSTOOD PROBLEM</title><content type='html'>A must read if you are still having doubts.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;http://www.islam-watch.org/Warner/Islam-West-Razzia.htm&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Islam and the West&lt;br /&gt;One Enormous Razia&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;by Warner MacKenzie&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;20 Jul, 2007&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The recent phenomenon of Islamic terrorism against the west, and certain unwelcome aspects of the increasing Muslim presence in Western countries, seem new to us but, in reality, owe more than just a passing nod of acknowledgement to the Arab Bedouin tradition of the plundering raid (ghazwa or razzia.). The razzia, with its opportunistic seizure of spoils (anfal) was undertaken by a desert people who were unable or unwilling to contribute to the creation of their needs; so the Bedouin, who neither grew nor made anything, simply pillaged what they wanted from others. Likewise, Muslim emigrants keep their “eyes on the prize” when choosing a destination country and seem to find nations that are devoid of generous welfare systems and high standards of living, singularly unappealing.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Migration for financial betterment is neither reprehensible nor new, and has been a primary motivating factor for many former immigrant groups; however, no group in the past has sought to bend the host country to its will, rather than assimilate, as have those of the Islamic faith. Unprecedented concessions have been made to Muslims and will continue to be made as they persistently chip away at the Western edifice. We can expect that any concessions granted will do no more than embolden the petitioners and encourage even more, and greater, demands in the future. If the demands are resisted or denied, and their numbers are sufficient, there will be civil disruption and confrontations as we see regularly in the media. The foreign policies of several European countries have been, or are in the process of being, modified to prevent a Muslim backlash, either physical or electoral.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It’s evident that a two pronged pincer manoeuvre is well under way, with one faction of Islam softening us up by threatening to blast and terrorise us into submission, and the “good-cop” wing, represented by the various national Islamic councils and other Muslim interest groups, who are “grooming” us with assurances that, by dealing with them, we can avoid all the unpleasantness and bloodshed by acquiescing and “going along quietly”. Option “B” is merely option “A” by stealth, with a sugar coating; both lead to an identical outcome; and that is an influence on our way of life disproportionate to their numbers. Our governments have warmed to the sweeter, soft option without realizing it is merely the other side of the jihadi coin.  Rather than recognising and confronting this insidious and incremental erosion of our culture, our leaders have decided that it’s easier to retreat a yard than advance an inch.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Recently, a British survey found that : “According to a poll of 1,003 Muslims, 37 per cent of 16- to-24-year-olds said they would prefer to live under Sharia law, the same number of young Muslims said they would prefer to send their children to Islamic state schools while 74 per cent said they preferred Muslim women to wear the hijab headscarf in public and a small overall minority, (7 per cent,) said they "admire organisations like Al Qaeda that are prepared to fight the West".&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The European Union and U.K. Prime Minister Gordon Brown, in a pathetic and obvious concession to the Muslim community, declared that the words “Islam, Islamic and Muslim” must not, under any circumstances, be used in conjunction with any mention of terrorism.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The familiar modus operandi of strike―withdraw―regroup―pause― strike again, is a feature of the time honoured Middle-Eastern stratagem of deceptive triangulation. Analogous to the story of the “slowly boiled frog”— which is unable to detect the gradual increase in water temperature—the West, in a very short period of time, has been lulled, beguiled and manipulated into a position of passive acceptance. Reports of terrorist acts no longer surprise us and the hypocrisy of “lowered expectations” toward Islam and Muslims forces us to put up with all manner of absurdities and irrationality from them. We’re like rabbits mesmerized in their headlights and all we can offer up is the plaintive whine “why do they hate us”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;They hate us because we are their antithesis. Everything about us reminds them of their failings and shortcomings. We are the embodiment of post-enlightenment rationalists; generous, compassionate, the innovative and industrious creators and discoverers of everything the Muslims rely on every minute of their day. Every communication system, all forms of travel and transport, medical devices and procedures, pharmaceuticals and synthetics. Everything, in fact, down to their wristwatch and even the process that prints their Koran; all are a living testament to the infidel’s ability to organise his thought processes, to strive, through co-operative effort, with others in the development and constant improvement of the products of his disciplined, inventive mind. The chaotically fractious, nepotistic, corrupt and violent nature of what passes for a civil society in Islamic countries is, by contrast, their legacy.  Like an insect trapped in amber, Muslim countries are museums, little more than a static display of seventh century pre-rational tribalism.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;They adore the trappings of modern technology but having a cell phone up to the ear doesn’t mean there’s a twenty first century mind on the other side of the eardrum.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Having concluded that it is impossible for them to catch up to, let alone compete with, the rest of the modern world, they seek to force us back to their benighted state.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In the same manner that we are accepting the “good-cop” alternative, the  sedentary rural and artisan communities of Arabia came to accept  Bedouin brigandage and rapine as an unavoidable fact of life, for at any time and without warning, a camel mounted raiding horde could swiftly descend on their defenceless settlements and in a frenzy of sword brandishing, blood-curdling ululations and dust, the Bedouins, within a matter of minutes, would have made off with whatever they wanted—valuables, goats, chickens, produce and young women— decamping into the sandy wastes as rapidly as they had appeared. The only way to avoid these raids was to enter into a servile agreement to surrender a percentage of the annual date or grain crop and livestock to the marauders. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Despite being born an Arab in what is present-day Tunisia, Ibn Khaldun (1332-1406) lived for a number of years in the city of Granada in Muslim Spain. In his master work, al Muqaddimah,(written in 1377) Khaldun describes the nature of the desert Arab in, what to us, would seem to be extremely uncomplimentary terms. Despite this, Arabs, generally speaking, identify strongly and proudly with the uncompromising “black and white” absolutist Bedouin outlook. This hard-line attitude of the desert was spread with the expansion of Islam. An Arabocentric emphasis with its seventh century Arabian values eventually came to be superimposed on the more contemplative religious, and tolerant cultural traditions of Asia. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Khaldun also suggests, and history appears to support him, that an advanced civilisation steadily loses its asabiyya, i.e. its group identity, filiations and cohesion, through leading a soft, sedentary lifestyle. The citizens no longer need to be constantly fending off invaders in order to survive, the over indulgent society, having lost its martial skills, then degenerates to a point where it becomes unable to defend itself from a determined attacker or “Trojan horse” insurgents. Civilisations then tend to become vulnerable, their group-identity becomes diluted and weakened and finally non-existent.  The challengers succeed by retaining the wild-animal hunting pack ethos; they still have that most primeval sense of belonging to a common and cohesive identity, their asabiyyah, complete with a single-minded determination to further the self-interests of their tribe, and their tribe only. I would suggest that the Muslim world, despite its manifold schismatic divisions, is far more conscious of its asabiyya than we, in the West, are of ours.  With indistinct, blurred, and polarised populations coupled with subversive and seditious fifth columnists, we no longer know what we believe in.  Our common heritage and history are no longer taught in schools for fear of offending those late arrivers who do not share that heritage.  To what extent are we prepared to abandon and sacrifice those values that made us what we are, on the altar of inimical interlopers?  The West will only recover its lost asabiyyah when nations recognise that whilst they can certainly prosper as multi-racial societies, an original core majority culture must be the dominant identifying factor and the divisive policy of multiculturalism will need to be abandoned as a flawed concept and failed experiment based entirely on how some utopian, well-meaning “progressives”, would prefer Western society to be, rather than accept, and more importantly, support and celebrate how it is in reality.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If we read the following excerpts from the Muqaddimah we can see just how well ibn Khaldun’s assessments of Arab cultural propensities have stood the test of time over the last six hundred plus years.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For all intents and purposes, Khaldun’s words could have been written in 2007 rather than 1377. It contains some sobering advice for those who would take our dealings with Arab culture, and its accompanying religious zealotry, lightly. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;[“On account of their savage nature, (the Arabs) are people who plunder and cause damage. They plunder whatever they are able to lay their hands on without having to fight or to expose themselves to danger. They then retreat to their pastures in the desert. …Every stronghold or (locality) that seems difficult (to attack); they bypass in favour of some less difficult (enterprise). They do not attack it. Tribes that are protected against (the Arabs) by inaccessible mountains are safe from their mischief and destructiveness. The Arabs would not cross hills or undergo hardship and danger in order to get to them.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Flat territory, on the other hand, falls victim to their looting and prey to their appetite whenever they (have the opportunity of) gaining power over it. Then they raid, plunder, and attack that territory repeatedly, because it is easily (accessible) to them. Eventually, its inhabitants succumb utterly to the Arabs and then they are pushed around by them. Eventually, their civilization is wiped out.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;            Places that succumb to the Arabs are quickly ruined.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; “The reason for this is that (the Arabs) are a savage nation, fully accustomed to savagery and the things that cause it. Savagery has become their character and nature. They enjoy it, because it means freedom from authority and no subservience to leadership. Such a natural disposition is the negation and antithesis of civilization. For instance, the Arabs need stones to set them up as supports for their cooking pots. So, they take them from buildings which they tear down to get the stones, and use them for that purpose. Wood, too, is needed by them for props for their tents and for use as tent poles for their dwell­ings. So, they tear down roofs to get the wood for that purpose. The very nature of their existence is the negation of building, which is the basis of civilization” &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; “Furthermore, it is their nature to plunder whatever other people possess. Their sustenance lies wherever the shadow of their lances falls. They recognize no limit in taking the possessions of other people. Whenever their eyes fall upon some property, furnishings, or utensils, they take it. When they acquire superiority and royal authority, they have complete power to plunder (as they please). There no longer exists any political (power) to protect property, and civilization is ruined.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; [“Since they use force to make craftsmen and professional workers do their work, they do not see any value in it and do not pay them for it. The sedentary population disperses, and civilization decays.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; “The Arabs are not concerned with laws. They care only for the property that they might take away from people through looting and imposts. When they have obtained that, they have no interest in anything further. For this (reason), greater fortitude is found among the savage Arab Bedouins than among people who are subject to laws. [ those who rely on laws and are dominated by them from the very beginning of their education and instruction in the crafts, sciences, and religious matters, are thereby deprived of much of their own fortitude.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; “Under the rule of (the Arabs), the subjects live as in a state of anarchy, without law. Anarchy destroys mankind and ruins civilization, &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Furthermore, (every Arab) is eager to be the leader. Scarcely a one of them would cede his power to another, even to his father, his brother, or the eldest (most important) member of his family…. Civilization, thus, decays and is wiped out.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; “It is noteworthy how civilization always collapsed in places the Arabs took over and conquered, and how such settlements were depopulated and the (very) earth there turned into something that was no (longer) earth. The Yemen where (the Arabs) live, is in ruins, except for a few cities. Persian civilization in the Arab Iraq is likewise completely ruined. The same applies to contemporary Syria.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; “Every Bedouin who is attracted to city life quickly shows himself unable (to compete) and is disgraced.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Islam’s prophet, Muhammad, found no need to explain or justify his unprovoked looting raids which suggests that the attitude of, “it’s there for the taking” and the lure of “something-for-nothing” was already well established and accepted as normal behaviour. This barbarous and predatory conduct may have, in time, changed—as it did with the Vikings— had it not been for Islam. Muhammad’s divinely sanctioned marauding of booty-laden merchant’s caravans became the imprimatur that entrenched opportunism and predation as, not only legitimate, but in fact exemplary, thereby immutably casting the die for eternity.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;  With Islam’s belief that all is preordained, where even the most minute detail in day to day life only happens because Allah has previously willed it, (the inshallah mentality), it doesn’t require a great stretch of the imagination to conceive that, in the Muslim mind, Allah has permitted Western society to develop, succeed and prosper so as to present the “faithful” with a ready-made “walk-in-walk-out”, “under new management” takeover, complete with a functioning infrastructure and a populace steadily retreating into an ever increasing degree of subservient “dhimmitude”. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Only an identity ‘reconquista’ can provide us with a defensive moat against this opening ghazwa of the third great jihad.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ibn Khaldun's Muqaddimah can be read online at: http://www.muslimphilosophy.com/ik/Muqaddimah/Table_of_Contents.htm ........end&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;the comments are also well worth reading. &lt;br /&gt;For me , the heading for this blog says it all.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-3439524000016610442?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/3439524000016610442/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=3439524000016610442' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/3439524000016610442'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/3439524000016610442'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2007/11/well-understood-problem.html' title='A WELL UNDERSTOOD PROBLEM'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-8676823019350915762</id><published>2007-10-21T18:44:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2007-10-21T19:30:06.171+01:00</updated><title type='text'>WE ALREADY HAVE A CONSTITUTION</title><content type='html'>What is treason exactly? Why is it so important that it is more vile than murder? Who brings charges of treason?&lt;br /&gt;I have been looking into this matter of treason and trying to answer these questions.&lt;br /&gt;If treason has been committed by the powers temporally in charge of running the affairs of the nation , how does a nation put a stop to it?&lt;br /&gt;From the following article by Booker it seems treason has been committed. How does one go about bringing the case to court, and can it be brought about on legal aid?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;http://www.britsattheirbest.com/&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What is this poison? Of course there is a British Constitution&lt;br /&gt;Matthew Parris recently wrote, “We are not hugely interested in constitutions. That’s why we don’t have one.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What is this poison that drips incessantly into the public veins?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;John Adams, a U.S. President and drafter of the American Constitution, called the English Constitution “the most stupendous fabric of human invention” in all history.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;OF COURSE THE BRITISH PEOPLE HAVE A CONSTITUTION. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;THE BRITISH CONSTITUTION IS PLAINLY VISIBLE IN THE COMMON LAW established by Alfred the Great in 871 and developed by British people for the next thousand years. The Common Law incorporates the Charter of Liberties (1100), which makes the Sovereign subject to the Common Law. It incorporates the Council of Westminster (1102), which ended slavery in England. It specifically states that any slave who sets foot in England becomes instantly free (Cartwright, 1569). It defends property rights and the right to be secure in one own’s home (‘his home is his castle’). It plainly states that judges are to be guided by stare decisis, "standing by things decided" – the rulings of previous cases.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;THE BRITISH CONSTITUTION IS PLAINLY VISIBLE IN THE ACT OF SETTLEMENT, 1701, which states that the Common Law is the Birthright of the people and may never be taken away.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;THE BRITISH CONSTITUTION IS PLAINLY VISIBLE IN MAGNA CARTA, which established that justice would not be sold, refused or delayed, that habeas corpus is our right, that if we are accused of a crime we have the right to a jury trial, and that we will be protected from fines so large that they consumed our livelihood.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The right to a jury trial is essential because it places justice in the hands of citizens, not of the state. Crucially, a jury always has the right to give a not guilty verdict even if it runs counter to the interpretation or logic of statute (Parliamentary) law. Thus the people have the power to decide that a law is unjust and overturn it. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;THE BRITISH CONSTITUTION IS PLAINLY VISIBLE IN THE CORONATION OATH, which is the covenant between the British sovereign and the people of Britain. If the people freely and willingly affirm their Sovereign, the Sovereign in turn gives them a solemn promise - his or her Coronation Oath. First pledged by Edgar in 973, it binds King or Queen to deliver justice, equity, and mercy. Elizabeth II promised to uphold the respective laws and customs of the people of the United Kingdom. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;THE BRITISH CONSTITUTION IS PLAINLY VISIBLE IN THE PEOPLE'S DECLARATION OF RIGHTS (1688) AND THE BILL OF RIGHTS (1689), when the Oath became an undoubted and express contract for the governing of Britain. Significantly this contract takes place not between Parliament and the Crown but between the people and the Crown. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is why John Adams believed that the British people had brought “the great idea” of three separate branches of government described by Cicero to perfection. They had 1) an executive in the Crown, 2) a legislature in Parliament, and 3) an independent judiciary. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;However, Adams warned that if the executive power is seized by “an aristocratical or democratical assembly, it will corrupt the legislature as necessarily as rust corrupts iron. . .and when the legislature is corrupted, the people are undone.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is exactly what has happened. Over the course of the 20th century, executive power has been taken by Parliament. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;"It is the Sovereign’s duty to ensure redress and remedy and to protect the people. Should a breach of the Constitution arise through mishap or mischief it must be recognised as misgovernance and declared unconstitutional by the Sovereign." Yet today The Queen appears unable or unwilling to use her power of Royal Refusal and Royal Assent. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It may seem odd for an American, with an elected president, to see any positive qualities in an executive whose powers are inherited. But isn’t it a relief to have an executive who is not partisan, is not pushing for his party, who has a sense of history?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If the people agree to such an executive, and limit its powers, what is undemocratic about it? It may be eccentric or timeless or rich in ceremony, but it is not undemocratic, particularly when you consider that sovereigns who did not pass muster were sent packing, among them William II, John, Richard II, Richard III, Charles I, James II, and (by Brits in America) George III.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I have not mentioned the British right to bear arms (Bill of Rights 1689) or how the Common Law protects freedom of association, freedom of conscience, freedom of speech, and the right to silence, all won by extraordinary British men and women who were willing to die so that we might be free.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And for those interested in the EU, THE BRITISH CONSTITUTION IS PLAINLY VISIBLE IN THE BILL OF RIGHTS (1689), which states "That no foreign prince, person, prelate, state, or potentate hath, or ought to have any jurisdiction, power, superiority, preeminence, or authority, ecclesiastical or spiritual, within this realm". According to the Bill of Rights, to give the EU authority over the British people is unconstitutional.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Yes, the written British Constitution is a bit long. But taking the essential parts I doubt you would find it much longer than the New Testament. It seems to me that if American John Adams could read and admire the British Constitution, the British might give it a try.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The British Constitution is plain and visible. It has been betrayed by the small men and women of Parliament and by those people who have yet to read it, stand up and defend it.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Freedom Network and Your Own Choice have more.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May your week be good.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So we have from the above information a long history of legal protection, protections of the State and its peoples and on the other side a group of people who are removing those protections. Akin to robbery I would say. So surely there is a case to be made or is there.&lt;br /&gt;Surely we have people capable of taking on this case, it would be the most important case in British law for more than a century. Is it not the case that law makers are obliged to up hold the constitution as it stands and are there to bring such cases to justice.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-8676823019350915762?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/8676823019350915762/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=8676823019350915762' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/8676823019350915762'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/8676823019350915762'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2007/10/we-already-have-constitution.html' title='WE ALREADY HAVE A CONSTITUTION'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-642184967836599896</id><published>2007-10-20T09:36:00.001+01:00</published><updated>2007-10-20T09:44:48.606+01:00</updated><title type='text'>TRAITOR</title><content type='html'>Is there a political solution?&lt;br /&gt;Reading this posted on the comment section of the Express there is'nt one.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;http://www.express.co.uk/comments/viewall/22493&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THE TYBURN TREE MAY FLOWER AGAIN!!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;19.10.07, 8:34am&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I read with a degree of wry amusement the assurance from Mr Broon that his "Red Lines" had been agreed and, therefore, we could all sleep soundly in our beds. One of these Red Lines was, according to The Great Leader, the preservation of our Justice System and Our Law Making Freedoms. Oh, Yeah? Not according to some VERY highly placed Constitutional experts. Read below to expose yet ANOTHER blatant lie from Broon.&lt;br /&gt;In my researches on our Sovereignty and Constitution I had cause to write to Lord Falconer in August 2006 when he was Her Majesty's Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs. I pointed out to him that, on the 29th September, The Rt.Hon.Alderman Sir Gavyn Arthur, then Lord Mayor of London, gave the 2003 "Denning Lecture" in Gray's Inn before a audience of distinguished and undoubtedly learned lawyers. His subject was "The City and the Law". As an introduction he gave a summary of our Common Law but then pointed out that there are TWO systems of law operating in the UK today and that since the enactment by Parliament of the ECA1972 there had been a quiet revolution in our legal system. He went on to say that it was not until the House of Lords handed down their judgement on the Factortame case that it became apparent that where English Law and the Law of the European Community(EC) conflicted that the EC Law prevailed. From that he drew the conclusion, (that had also been arrived at by many others that I can quote), that Parliament was no longer sovereign. (Sir Gavyn confirmed to me that there had been no dissent from his audience at his conclusion). From such a statement, and knowing that Parliament consists of Her Majesty the Queen who is the only person Sovereign in Parliament and the two Houses which are not sovereign of themselves, I could only draw the conclusion that the Queen had not been Sovereign since the moment She gave the ECA1972 the Royal Assent. She had effectively abdicated Her Sovereign status and surrendered up all constitutional power and authority on giving the ECA1972 the Royal Assent and the sovereignty of the British people had been surrendered to the EU. I was reluctant to draw such an awesome conclusion. I asked Falconer if he could confirm that I was wrong and that the Queen was still Sovereign and thus so was Parliament.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A Mr.J.Copeland replied on Falconer's behalf. This is what he wrote:&lt;br /&gt;"I can confirm that the Queen is Head of State, Head of the Executive, Head of the Judiciary, Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Crown and Supreme Governor of the Church of England. However, as a result of a long period of evolution the Monarch's absolute power has been progressively reduced. Minsters of the Crown in the name of the Sovereign govern the United Kingdom. The powers of the Crown, that is the Sovereign in Her constitutional capacity - are executed almost exclusively by Ministers. The enactment of the European Communities Act 1972 has not altered this.". In point of fact no British Monarch has had absolute power though many tried to exercise such power. It was to prevent such an attempt at absolute power that the Magna Carta was brought into being in 1215 and which is a foundation stone of our Constitution. Article 61 states specifically the power held by the people if the Monarch departs from the lawful way."&lt;br /&gt;Copeland went on: &lt;br /&gt;"However, as outlined in your letter, one of the most significant new sources of the British Constitution in recent years has been the EU. When Britain signed the Treaty of Rome and passed the European Communities Act 1972, the superiority of European Law was accepted, and parliament was no longer sovereign (although the UK can leave the EU any time it wishes). As a result, British Courts now have the power to review Acts of parliament and in the light of EU legislation, suspend Statute Law.". Again here we have an assumption of power by the EU, with the agreement of Parliament, to write our "Constitution" for us! Why is there no argument in the Commons regarding the constitutional treaty? All parties had agreed our subjugation to the EU in 1972.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The incongruities and constitutional errors in these two paragraphs are self evident. However they plainly point to the fact that the British are no longer a Sovereign, independent and self governing nation. That the Queen is no longer our Sovereign, ( She is now subject to the superiority of EU Law), as She became on the death of Her Father George VI; as She herself confirmed in Her Declaration of Sovereignty before Her Accession Privy Council on 8th.February 1952 ;and as we elected Her to be on Her Coronation in exchange for Her Coronation Oath in which She declared how She would govern us. Our Sovereignty has been removed from us by an act of High Treason. However this situation will undoubtedly gladden the hearts of all LibLabCon adherents as this is precisely what Sir Arnold Toynbee said was the objective of the Fabians Socialists in 1932 in Copenhagen. He is reported to have said:"If we are frank with ourselves, we shall admit that we are engaged on a deliberate and sustained and concentrated effort to impose limitations upon the sovereignty and the independence of the fifty or sixty local sovereign independent States.... The surest sign... that this fetish of local national sovereignty is our intended victim is the emphasis with which all our statesmen and our publicists protest with one accord...at every step forward which we take...that the sacred principle of local sovereignty is really being encroached upon and its sphere of action reduced and its power for evil restricted. It is just because we are really attacking the principle of local sovereignty that we keep on protesting our loyalty to it so loudly.". In order to achieve the intended end he went to say "I will merely repeat that we are at present working discreetly but with all our might, to wrest this mysterious political force called sovereignty out of the clutches of the local national states of our world. And at all times we are denying with our lips what we are doing with our hands, because to impugn the sovereignty of the local national states of the world is still a heresy for which a statesman or a publicist can be... ostracised and discredited.". It is also High Treason.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Therefore it would seem to me that in all honesty the Fabian Society and the LibLabCon Pro-EU traitors should now be cheering from the rooftops the final achievement of Sir Arnold's stated aims. What a scoop for The Daily Express to have a front page spread &lt;br /&gt;"THE QUEEN ABDICATED ALL OF HER CONSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES IN 1972. BRITAIN NO LONGER SOVEREIGN, INDEPENDENT OR SELF-GOVERNING". However I suspect LibLabCon deceit long ingrained in their activities will prevent such an admission that they are the ones who engineered the destruction of our Constitutional Monarchy and, it would seem, with the tacit agreement of Elizabeth Windsor a.k.a. Queen Elizabeth II.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With thanks to David Bourne, scholar and patriot&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;• Posted by: BlackBuck • Report Comment&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-642184967836599896?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/642184967836599896/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=642184967836599896' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/642184967836599896'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/642184967836599896'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2007/10/traitor.html' title='TRAITOR'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-6906022848954652496</id><published>2007-10-03T16:15:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2007-10-03T17:04:19.749+01:00</updated><title type='text'>GET UP STAND UP, STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS</title><content type='html'>Get up, stand up: stand up for your rights!&lt;br /&gt;Get up, stand up: stand up for your rights!&lt;br /&gt;Get up, stand up: stand up for your rights!&lt;br /&gt;Get up, stand up: dont give up the fight!&lt;br /&gt;Preacherman, dont tell me,Heaven is under the earth.&lt;br /&gt;I know you dont know What life is really worth.&lt;br /&gt;Its not all that glitters is gold;alf the story has never been told:&lt;br /&gt;So now you see the light, eh!Stand up for your rights. come on!&lt;br /&gt;Get up, stand up: stand up for your rights!&lt;br /&gt;Get up, stand up: dont give up the fight!&lt;br /&gt;Get up, stand up: stand up for your rights!&lt;br /&gt;Get up, stand up: dont give up the fight!&lt;br /&gt;Most people think,Great God will come from the skies,&lt;br /&gt;Take away everythingAnd make everybody feel high.&lt;br /&gt;But if you know what life is worth,You will look for yours on earth:&lt;br /&gt;and now you see the light,You stand up for your rights. jah!Get up, stand up! (jah, jah!)Stand up for your rights! (oh-hoo!)Get up, stand up! (get up, stand up!)Dont give up the fight! (life is your right!)&lt;br /&gt;Get up, stand up! (so we cant give up the fight!)&lt;br /&gt;Stand up for your rights! (lord, lord!)&lt;br /&gt;Get up, stand up! (keep on struggling on!)&lt;br /&gt;Dont give up the fight! (yeah!)&lt;br /&gt;We sick an tired of-a your ism-skism game -Dyin n goin to heaven in-a jesus name, lord.&lt;br /&gt;We know when we understand:Almighty God is a living man.&lt;br /&gt;You can fool some people sometimes,But you cant fool all the people all the time.&lt;br /&gt;So now we see the light (what you gonna do? ),&lt;br /&gt;We gonna stand up for our rights! (yeah, yeah, yeah!)&lt;br /&gt;So you better:Get up, stand up! (in the morning! git it up!)&lt;br /&gt;Stand up for your rights! (stand up for our rights!)&lt;br /&gt;Get up, stand up!Dont give up the fight!&lt;br /&gt;Get up, stand up! (get up, stand up!)&lt;br /&gt;Stand up for your rights! (get up, stand up!)&lt;br /&gt;Get up, stand up! ( ... )Dont give up the fight!&lt;br /&gt;(get up, stand up!)Get up, stand up! ( ... )Stand up for your rights!&lt;br /&gt;Get up, stand up!Dont give up the fight! / bob marley end&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; I remember these words, I was part of the scene at the time, I was 23 or 24 , I am jamaican born, living in jamaica at the time this song came out. Like Marley I have an English parent. He was shot at a few times, so was I. I watched the island change in a decade. Many people had to leave in a hurry, leaving behind a dream place to live. There was poverty but there was hope. There is dispair now, poverty is a lot worse, 2000 murders per year out of a population of 2.7 million. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How does that relate to Britain&lt;/strong&gt;,&lt;br /&gt;Politics, greedy, evil, unprincipaled, power hungry politics. People offered unrealistic, untrue and unworkable policies. Once that evil took hold it has been impossible to get back to a system of justice for all the people. Freedom, political freedom is gone. I was surprised how quickly it went, I am still feeling the effects today, people from many other countries have seen it go as well. Here in Britain we feel that it will never happen here, democracy is too strong, the people wont allow it, our politicians are patroitic, checks and balances etc.. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; From my time here in Britain since 1979 I can say that Britain is loosing their freedom. I never thought it would have been possible but it is well advanced. I defy anyone to do a normal days activities and see how many rules govern us here in Britain you break. It is almost impossible to be law adiding anymore, now the children are being oppressed as children. The State, cradle to the grave is in control. The laws are everywhere, in every thing you do, in the human rights act, in the anti terrorism laws, health and safety, but is there much justice or fairness?&lt;br /&gt;Undemocratic PM, undemocratic EU, Undemocratic laws, unelected bodies and polical police. Certain legal political parties have to meet in secret here in the UK today.&lt;br /&gt;We are maybe one election or treaty away from losing all of the laws accumalated by the experiences this country has gone through over hundreds of years for laws made without our consent. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When you will not fight when you can win, you may have to fight when there is no chance of winning. Freedom is not free, it needs to be fought for. There is always forces who will fight to take those freedoms from us and we must always be alert and ready to fight to hold on to our rights and freedom.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-6906022848954652496?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/6906022848954652496/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=6906022848954652496' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/6906022848954652496'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/6906022848954652496'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2007/10/get-up-stand-up-stand-up-for-your.html' title='GET UP STAND UP, STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-5273830687360283340</id><published>2007-09-12T13:58:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2007-09-12T14:27:39.003+01:00</updated><title type='text'>The Great betrayal of the British people</title><content type='html'>&lt;strong&gt;Further reading on how Fabianism is trying to take over &lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;The following article shows some evidence of the increasingly rapid take over of our country. This take over is illegal, it is not sanctioned by the people of Britain. In Britain our loyalty is to the Crown as defined by our constitution. Any "law" which attempts to change our constitution is treason.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.tpuc.org/News/news.050707.jh.perog..html"&gt;http://www.tpuc.org/News/news.050707.jh.perog..html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;The Great Betrayal of the British People Part 3 - The Fabian War from within&lt;/span&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The information contained in this article has been researched by Elizabeth Beckitt, Shaun O'Connell and John Harris.&lt;br /&gt;A question of the royal prerogative is the power we give the queen to govern us. She is in charge of the Judiciary, the armed forces (of which she is the commander in chief). She is in charge of the church, royal assent, chief executive, treaties and foreign relations. These powers are given to ministers to use when necessary, they cannot be used outside our constitutional laws.&lt;br /&gt;In are constitution these prerogative powers are a part of the Monarch and cannot be taken from her even by an act of parliament, so in the 2005 constitutional reform act Mr Blair and the Lord Chancellor (Lord Falconer) took them over with the exception of:&lt;br /&gt;Appointment of Prime Minister&lt;br /&gt;Assent to legislation&lt;br /&gt;Prorogation and dissolution of parliament (the Queen accepts ministerial advice on the use of these powers)&lt;br /&gt;The prerogative power is part of her contract with the people to govern them well. In the recent case 23rd May 2007 of the people of the Chagos Archipelago island's before the appeal court, Margaret Beckett as the foreign secretary took the case to the court of appeal after two high court judges had found for the Chagosians and told her she would have to show good cause for a stay on their judgement. Lord justice Sedley said "...by making an order in council under the royal prerogative to stop the islanders returning was unlawful and an abuse of power..." The government claimed that under the royal prerogative powers that belong to the Queen, government ministers in her name were immune from judicial scrutiny. Indeed said lord justice Waller "...the decision had been taken by a minister acting without any restraint, indeed the crown maybe doing something but if she only knew the true position, she would prefer not to do and yet it is said that the government can hide behind the crown's prerogative..."&lt;br /&gt;The storey behind this is that Harold Wilson in the 60's removed the people from their island Diego Garcia giving the USA a lease of this island so they could set up an air base to use to bomb Iraq and Afghanistan. A strategy that even then, was set in place so the Americans could wage air strikes against Iraq, Afghanistan and Iran from a conveniently placed air base. The Fabian strategy of globalisation has been on the table for a long time. Tony Blair was the head of the &lt;a class="rightlinks" href="http://fabians.org.uk/about/" target="_blank"&gt;Fabian Society&lt;/a&gt; before becoming Prime minister.&lt;br /&gt;Of the three judges in the appeal court was Master of the rolls Sir Anthony Clarke who refused a stay on the effect of their judgement allowing the islanders to return immediately. The judges condemned (as repugnant) Whitehall's decision to "...exile a whole population in the 1960's and 70's..." and the solicitor said "...this is now the third time that the leader of the Chagosian community in exile, has proved to the satisfaction of English judges that nothing can separate his companions from their homeland..."&lt;br /&gt;The present government has claimed for itself the royal prerogative without constraint. It is now claiming the right to alter the constitution made by our ancestors and take the power to declare war when this is an example of their almost insane use of it - in terms of the Chagosians. This is against chapter 29 of Magna Carta 1215, against the power we give the Queen and against us and our contract with the monarch.&lt;br /&gt;Please note the following:&lt;br /&gt;In 1215 King John had been excommunicated for signing Magna Carta which proclaimed our free church and Magna Carta itself was ordered to be destroyed. In 1215 chapter 39 lays down for the king "...No free man shall be arrested or imprisoned or disseised or outlawed or exiled or in any way victimised, neither will we attack him or send anyone to attack him, except by the lawful judgment of his peers or by the law of the land..." there was no law for the Chagosians to be removed from their land.&lt;br /&gt;400 years later Charles 1 warned the people before a rump parliament of 58 members backed by the army that "...power without law, making laws, means no man or his property is safe..."&lt;br /&gt;In 1910 barely 300 years later a liberal government which was also Fabian took the first steps to give total power to the Commons.&lt;br /&gt;Asquith put forward a bill to stop the power of the lords controlling the Commons against the treason and felony act of 1848 and to put all decisions on taxation into the hands of the Commons alone, thus destroying the Fiscal Prerogative.&lt;br /&gt;Edward VII then king refused it and told him to take it to the country. Asquith did so and lost his majority. Edward VII died and a new young king George V came to the throne in 1911, his adviser on the constitutional affairs is traditionally the lord chancellor, in 1911 this was Lord Lore another Fabian. king George could not have known that people standing for parliament or taking on parliamentary power (who give an oath of allegiance to the monarch and the constitution) would betray or be intent on destroying it.&lt;br /&gt;So when Asquith told him that the royal assent an essential part of any bill, if it is to become law was automatic because no bill had been sent back by any monarch since the time of Queen Anne 1707-08. This frame work was never put before parliament and has been accepted ever since although it is Treason, against the sovereign and has led to the invalidation of any subsequent law. Through the 30's Ramsey McDonald another Fabian deputy prime minister would have seen to it that no alteration was made. We have since seen under Attley a Fabian, Harold Wilson a communist (from which Fabianism derives) Tony Blair who was the head of the Fabian society and now Gordon Brown who is also a Fabian continuing the strategy to destroy the sovereignty of this country (see Arthur Toynbee's speech of 1931)&lt;br /&gt;The most urgent concern is that these people are claiming they are going to make a new Constitution to replace our Constitution (that was made by us the people) with the usual grace of untruth for the people. The prerogative power is going to be in the hands of the Commons and the people without constraint, the people do not need a new constitution they have one already that is there to protect them, we hope we do not have to fight as our ancestors did to retain it. No democracy can function securely without Constitutional safe guards. Why? Because human beings are always striving for more power, this is why we have a sovereign bound by Constitutional Laws. To make the people Sovereign would give the Commons the power they crave, they act as though they have the power now but they know it is invalid. They need to force the people to commit Treason against the constitution, for their strategy to succeed, hence a new constitution with absolutely no constraint.&lt;br /&gt;No democracy can function without a Constitution we have seen historically how Lenin, Hitler and Mugabe have destroyed theirs and a Ugandan lorry driver talking on news night said "...it is no good voting for another government they simply change the constitution making a banana republic..." For example this government has had a system of demonising other sovereign nations so they can then go to war thus: Serbia, Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan and aiming for Iran because their interest is not the laws that constrain them but globalisation.&lt;br /&gt;In the 1911 Parliament Act (void due to automatic assent) the majority party in power has all decision over taxation. In the fiscal prerogative - all taxation is for government administration and to leave as much money in the pockets of the tax payer as possible. It is not for paying corrupt leaders in Africa. The people of this country are generous and upright and will give generously to help people in Africa through charities and other ways, nor is it to be used for wars (under our Constitutional Laws we cannot go to war against another nation unless that nation declares war on us first FACT), more surveillance equipment , Id cards and a Police State to mention but a few. (to imprison the British people within their own nation, then trick them into abolishing it)&lt;br /&gt;The taxation extension of bureaucracy in this country causes inflation. The civil servants advise on flood protection was robbed of 50 million pounds to pay for government propaganda.&lt;br /&gt;In the interest of making "...every body equal laws..." that have been brought in to force social mobility but they are in fact stopping social mobility. Cardinal Wolsey was more powerful than a king and was the son of a butcher. Arch bishop Cranmer who wrote much of the prayer book was the son of a blacksmith. This government by social repression is causing a paralysis of social mobility on our taxation.&lt;br /&gt;Pension credits have been wiped out to the loss of pensioners that have paid tax all their lives, council tax has the cost of immigrants, assemblies and Councillors pensions of which is really a service charge. We are having to pay 200 billion a year to Europe for the honour of having fisherman's boats destroyed, farmers having their quotas removed and VAT on nearly everything we buy. The entry into Europe itself is none existent because of the Fabians automatic assent. Even under the automatic assent they have to use the prerogative power, which cannot function against the Constitution and they are using the royal prerogative power to make a further Constitution with Europe which will give them permission to remove our Constitution and this is TREASON.&lt;br /&gt;"...treason you say, that does not exist anymore after it was repealed in the 2005 Constitutional Reform Act under section 36.3..." Well here's a fact for you - The treason law could not be repealed as it was made permanent in 1807 and backed up by The Felony and Treason Act 1848.&lt;br /&gt;These are the people we have elected to represent us. They are making out that everything they are doing is legal when it is not they are basically confidence tricksters. The constraint laid down by law upon all members of Parliament (including the Prime Minister) is in the Oath of Allegiance they swear to the monarch. To act against this Oath as they did in the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 is plainly TREASON. That is why they now intend to do away with the Oath. For to remove this most essential part of which is ultimately, the only way they can have a seat in Parliament, is the final phase to destroy the Queen's Prerogative powers and make the people sovereign - thus the Commons will have ultimate power without any form of constraint. Resulting in the duped people of England handing their country to the EU on a plate.&lt;br /&gt;For your reference&lt;br /&gt;The limitations of royal prerogative are clear. Sir Robert Howard: "No prerogative may be recognised that is contrary to Magna Carta or any other statute, or that interferes with the liberties of the subject. The courts have jurisdiction therefore, to enquire into the existence of any prerogative, it being a maxim of the common law that the king ought to be under no man, but under God and the law, because the law makes the king. If any prerogative is disputed, the courts must decide the question of whether or not it exists in the same way as they decide any other question of law. If a prerogative is clearly established, they must take the same judicial notice of it as they take of any other rule of law."&lt;br /&gt;Blackstone pointed out that English law was superior to that of other nations because liberty under the law was the purpose of the constitution: "A right of every Englishman is that of applying to the Courts of Justice for redress of injuries. Since the law in England is the supreme arbiter of every man's life, liberty and property, Courts of Justice must at all times be open to the subject, and the law be duly administered therein."&lt;br /&gt;The Cambridge Law Journal, 1955, referring to (now Professor Sir, QC) William Wade's The Basis of Legal Sovereignty, said that: "sovereign legislation depends for its authority on (what Salmond calls) an 'ultimate legal principle', i.e.: a political fact for which no purely legal explanation can be given. If no statute can establish the rule that the courts obey (the UK) parliament, similarly no statute can alter or abolish that rule. It is above and beyond the reach of statute…because it is itself the source of the authority of statute.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;source &lt;a href="http://www.tpuc.org/News/news.050707.jh.perog..html"&gt;http://www.tpuc.org/News/news.050707.jh.perog..html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-5273830687360283340?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/5273830687360283340/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=5273830687360283340' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/5273830687360283340'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/5273830687360283340'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2007/09/wake-up-people.html' title='The Great betrayal of the British people'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-7282645020556573060</id><published>2007-09-06T13:31:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2007-09-09T12:05:56.423+01:00</updated><title type='text'>Who Really Runs the World?</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://www.lse.ac.uk/resources/LSEHistory/fabian.htm"&gt;http://www.lse.ac.uk/resources/LSEHistory/fabian.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Fabian SocietyFounded in 1884, the Fabian Society was an intellectual movement concerned with the research, discussion, and publication of socialist ideas. The society was named after the Roman general Fabius Cunctator, 'the delayer' who advocated a war of attrition rather than direct confrontation against Hannibal. The Fabians believed that social reform could be achieved by a new political approach of gradual and patient argument, 'permeating' their ideas into the circles of those with power: 'the inevitability of gradualism' was an early slogan.&lt;br /&gt;As Sidney Webb wrote to the Fabian Edward Pease in 1886, 'Nothing is done in England without the consent of a small intellectual yet political class in London, not 2000 in number. We alone could get at that class.' The Fabians were especially active in London local government. The Fabians aimed for democratic socialism. Believing that voters could be persuaded of socialism's justice, they sought to achieve reform by education, stimulating debate through lectures and discussions initiated by democratically accountable and educated professionals. The Fabian Society grew out of the Fellowship of the New Life in 1883, the object of which had been 'The cultivation of a perfect character in each and all.' Members of the Fabian Society also argued that 'the end of the State…is, in fact, the development of character.' Not only was character - national, individual, moral - a Victorian preoccupation, but its development in the individual was perceived by social reformers as a form of liberation from oppression. Cultivating character involved education and achieving bias-free judgement, and social reform aimed to build a society where altered political and social circumstances improved the conditions of those whom society could and should help.&lt;br /&gt;Leading early members of the society include Annie Besant, Beatrice (A future Fabian Society president) and Sidney Webb, George Bernard Shaw, George Wallas, Hubert Bland, and Sidney Olivier. The Fabian Society maintained its independence from the Labour Party, although it helped to create the Labour Representation Committee in 1900. Trade union militancy from 1910-26 and the unemployment climate and depression of the 1930s diminished the attractiveness of Fabian gradualism, but its influence had revived by 1939 through senior members, for example, Clement Attlee was chairman of the Fabian Research Bureau. The Fabian Society continues today with over 6000 members.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;a href="http://www.thetruthseeker.co.uk/article.asp?ID=402"&gt;http://www.thetruthseeker.co.uk/article.asp?ID=402&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Fabian Society and New Labour&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There is occasional mention of the Fabian Society in the media – usually in connection with some report or other. However, many people have never heard of it, and of those that have, most probably have little idea of what it stands for. Significantly, Blair and most of his cabinet colleagues past and present including Straw, Mandelson, Brown, Mowlam and others are members of the centre left socialist intellectual Fabian Society. Fabianism believes in what it describes as “the democratic control of society in all its activities.” The key word is control – whereas most people see democracy as based on the freedom and liberty of the individual, Fabian socialism places the emphasis on control of the individual – a sort of “we know what is best” attitude. It sees this as being best achieved through some form of global government, a goal it shares with Communism, (which is also based on centralised control). Some time ago an elderly friend of mine told me how she had attended Fabian Society meetings in the 1930s, and she confirmed that world government was what was discussed even then. In short, those who adhere to Fabian philosophy, seek a highly centralised power base – the elimination of national sovereignty is fundamental to the process. The emblem of the Fabian Society is the tortoise, which represents slow but steady progress. The Labour Party has always included Fabians, but Blair’s Labour now seems riddled with them. This political philosophy, widespread throughout the so called centre left parties of Europe must explain so much about how and why the EU has developed in the way that it has and why our government is so committed to the single European state. It has also had influence within the U.S. Democratic party. Members of the Fabian Society founded the London School of Economics, which has traditionally ensured that budding socialists receive a thorough grounding in traditional economics and monetary policy! Fabianism would appear to have many adherents on the staff of the centre left newspapers such as the Independent, the Guardian and the Observer that have generally been very supportive of the EEC/EU over the years, not to mention the BBC which has singularly failed over the years to disclose the reality of the EEC/EU to the public. What Blair has described as the “third way” is in fact the coming together of Fabian socialism and the free market global economy. New Labour represents the radical restructuring of the party and its policies to fit in with the “global economy”, modelled on the U.S. Democratic party. New Labour now presides over the growing tendency towards short time, short-term lower paid jobs. Its leaders openly fraternise and seek favour with corporate interests from the City to the far east – it has unashamedly become the new party of big business, on which it now relies for a substantial part of its funding, and whose interests it does everything possible to promote – e.g. genetically modified crops. It has distanced itself from trade unions from which few parliamentary candidates are now drawn. Policy is made at the top, its traditional commitments to employment, local authorities, pensions and benefits have all fallen by the wayside. Spending is kept under tight control and privatisation continues apace. Services in health care, education, care of the elderly and many other services traditionally provided by the state and local authorities, are all up for grabs by the big operators in the private sector under New Labour’s “private finance initiatives”. [1]&lt;br /&gt;The European Union – model for the future?“Let’s stop pretending that the European Union is the product of some starry-eyed internationalism dedicated to peace and harmony….” Spectre magazine The European Union also represents the coming together of Fabian socialism and the corporate free market economy. The agenda is centralisation of power, ultimately leading to some form of global government. The destruction of sovereign nation states is clearly vital if that is to be achieved, and anyone who has examined the reality of European Union can be under no illusion that that is what is happening to the member states of the EU. It is very likely as a result of secret discussions such as those of the Bilderberg group, to which only a select few are party, that cross party consensus throughout Europe on the creation of the EU was established, ensuring that no choice on the EU has been offered to the people of Europe. The sudden imposition of a gigantic totalitarian police state, which is what the EU is becoming, would never be accepted. The key has been a gradual step by step stealth approach so that when people finally realise what the game is, it is too late. To get us to support membership initially, we were told it was just a free trade bloc entailing no loss of sovereignty - now rapidly we are being confronted with political union leading to a single federal state, with a mass of regulations and directives impinging on every aspect of our lives emanating from unelected bodies. The Maastricht Treaty is very complex, and has to be read in conjunction with the Treaty of Rome and the Single European Act in order to make sense. The Amsterdam Treaty also has to be read in conjunction with the Maastricht Treaty complicating matters even more. There is almost no possibility that any M.Ps or even government ministers in any member state will have read them - they simply wouldn’t have the time. How many of them really know what they entail? What information was given to our M.Ps. when they were debated in Parliament? The Acts of Parliament incorporating them into our law simply refer to the treaties as a whole, and are only two pages long… The EU may be well be the global model for the future, so let’s look at it closely – first the major institutions: [2] The Council of Ministers, which meets behind closed doors is the policy making institution of the EU, backed by the powerful Committee of Permanent Representatives - a body of appointed paid civil servants. The make up of the Council depends on what is being discussed – foreign ministers discuss foreign policy, agriculture ministers farming, the Common Agricultural Policy etc. Decisions are made unanimously, or by “qualified majority”, which is being extended by each successive treaty. Its individual members are generally, as in the case of Britain, elected members of national parliaments, but as a body, it is not answerable to any elected institution nor can it be disbanded or dismissed. The process is one of reaching agreements at meetings, and then what has been agreed being implemented by legislation or otherwise across the EU by governments of member states. It has been and continues to be a very important method of developing the EU and its policy. It is also employed at the six monthly EU summits attended by the heads of governments of member states. The European Commission also meets in secret, made up presently of 20 appointed members, 1 to 2 per state. It alone initiates EU legislation by turning policy decisions of the Council of Ministers into legislative “proposals” which eventually become “Community acts” in the form of directives and regulations binding on member states, whose elected national parliaments must implement them forthwith. It is backed up by about 13000 appointed paid civil servants. Commissioners are forbidden by the Treaty of Rome to represent their national interests – they must promote and represent the interests of the Union. (whatever they may be – their own and those of big business perhaps which in practice has easy access to the Commission, not readily granted to anyone else.) European Parliament - the only elected institution in the EU, with 626 members of which Britain returns 87. In reality this is no more than an assembly - it cannot even initiate legislation, (it can only “ask” the Commission to do so) and it has no control over money supply or taxation. It often just gives opinions or only has the right to be “consulted”. Even where its approval is required for legislative proposals, a very complex procedure involving strict time limits favours legislative proposals going through unchallenged. In practice the parliament is a farce - the number of legislative proposals in the form of regulations and directives is so great that MEPs have to vote on large numbers of them at a time with little or no knowledge as to what the proposals involve. Debate is virtually non-existent – and with strict time limits of just a few minutes imposed on how long an individual MEP can speak, this barely even qualifies as a talking shop. Sitting in Brussels and Strasbourg it is hopelessly inaccessible as far as the electors are concerned. Once elected, an MEP’s role is basically to promote the EU for which he or she is well paid with lavish expenses. European Central Bank - The ECB is run by appointees, who are completely “independent” (they do not take any instructions from people such as members of the European Parliament who have been elected, or any other EU institution or member state government, none of whom are permitted to attempt to influence it.). They come from private banking interests and meet behind closed doors with complete control over the direction of European economic and monetary policy and interest rates, and are able, on their own, to issue regulations and directives carrying the same force as those issued through the community legislative procedures. These people are totally unanswerable to anyone. This is where the real power lies. For those states that sign up to the single currency, the ECB will determine monetary policy and set interest rates that control the amount of money and credit in circulation, and thus the general level of economic activity, at a given time throughout those member states which adopt the Euro. What it decides will determine levels of direct and indirect taxation, spending in every area of economic and social activity, wage deals, government borrowing, the budgets to be allocated to the newly created regional assemblies etc. National Central Banks become an integral part of the European System of Central Banks and must act in accordance with its instructions. It therefore has the power to controls cycles of “boom” and “bust”. Its regulations and directives do not require the approval or consent of any of the other institutions, which are obliged to recognise its “independence”, by not seeking to influence it. The only control is a judicial one exercised by the European Court of Justice which is limited to deciding whether or not it has acted in accordance with it’s very wide powers! The granting of full independence, and control of monetary policy to the Bank of England by the Labour Government immediately after it was elected, was essential to prepare for the handing over of power to the ECB and the incorporation of the Bank of England into the European System of Central Banks. The Euro is fundamental to the continuing creation of a single European state. Our government, despite what some ministers may say publicly, is almost certainly ideologically committed to getting us in. The so called 5 economic tests that have to be met are really just a smoke screen to conceal the political objective, and to allow time to try to convince people that the single currency should be adopted. The government will try to avoid calling a referendum on the issue until they are satisfied they will get a yes vote. Even the protocol in the Masstricht Treaty that permitted Britain to remain outside the single currency is something of a sham, because we are already committed to managing our economic and monetary policy for the benefit of the community as a whole, and with a view to entry into full monetary union, no matter how far in the future that may be. What is the difference between running policy in readiness for going in and actually being in? It certainly means public spending, taxation, public sector borrowing and public sector wage deals are being tightly controlled to comply with the so called “convergence criteria” for joining the Euro. On the economic front, the shots are called by big business and multinational corporations, through organisations such as the European Round Table of Industrialists, whose founder Etienne Davignon chaired the Bilderberg Group meeting in 2000. So many new regulations seem designed to force small business people right out of business. European Court of Justice - (NOT to be confused with the European Court of Human Rights which is separate and not an EU institution - yet) Its job is to interpret the rules of the treaties and all community legislative acts, regulations and directives made under them. Since the only law it applies is that contained in the treaties, which is designed to further European integration, it is essentially a political court, whose decisions and interpretations are intended to make sure member states give effect to that process. There are other general features that need looking at as well: Europol - A Europe wide police force known as Europol is being created. It has very wide powers but is not answerable to any elected body. It reports to a special committee appointed by the Council of Ministers. It exists ostensibly to fight crime, but it has a much wider function. Not only will it collect and store information on known and suspected criminals, but also on anyone's political and religious beliefs and activities. The building up of large databases is specifically provided for under the Maastricht Treaty. Europol has recently been empowered to form its own anti terrorist squad with access to information held by MI5 and MI6. All Europol personnel are immune from prosecution. Corpus Juris - The European Commission and the European Parliament are pressing for the imposition of a uniform legal system throughout the EU known as Corpus Juris. If fully implemented in Britain, all criminal prosecutions would be heard solely by judges or other professional paid officials appointed by the state. Trial by jury would be phased out, to be replaced by a single judge sitting alone. Recent attempts to get legislation through Parliament reducing those cases where an accused can demand trial by jury, should be seen as the start of this process. In addition a Home Office report has recommended that lay magistrates should be replaced by stipendiary (i.e. professional paid) magistrates, another measure that clearly fits in with the Corpus Juris plan. In both cases the government claims the measures are simply in the interests of efficiency and cost effectiveness. The involvement of ordinary people in the judicial process as magistrates and jurors is fundamental to the system of justice employed through much of the English speaking world, and goes back hundreds of years - it is designed to protect the citizen against the risk of arbitrary or malicious prosecution, and is a healthy feature in any democracy. Corpus Juris would also introduce detention without trial, since under this continental system, a person suspected of an offence can be arrested and held in custody for a period of six months or more, pending such further investigations and enquiries as the public prosecutor sees fit, before being brought before a court. This is radically different from our own system of Habeas Corpus (which has its origins as far back as Magna Carta of 1215), whereby an accused person must be brought before a court within a very short period of arrest, and evidence against the arrested person produced. The Anti –Terrorism Crime and Security Act 2001 rushed through parliament in the aftermath of September 11th includes provisions enabling the Home Secretary to make changes such as these to our court system, by statutory instrument, rather than by a bill requiring full parliamentary debate. A European public prosecutor has already been appointed and will have authority in Britain and throughout the EU, initially only in respect of cases involving fraud against the EU budget (e.g. people who make dishonest claims for EU grants and subsidies etc.) this is now being extended via Eurojust, a new agency which will have powers of investigation in all EU member states. European Army - Under the new Nice treaty, an old European defence pact known as Western European Union is to be incorporated into the European Union itself. It will lay the foundation for a European Army, hailed by German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer as another pillar in the process of European unification. The first steps to create the European army were taken at the EU Helsinki summit in December 1999, where agreement was reached to set up a so called “rapid reaction force” of 60,000 soldiers complete with command, planning and intelligence bases. It is likely to have an offensive role rather like NATO adopted and put into practice in Yugoslavia and Kosovo in 1999. More significantly, French PM Lionel Jospin has stated that “by pooling its armies, Europe will be able to maintain internal security, as well as prevent conflicts throughout the world..” Indeed, Foreign Office sources indicate that the setting up of a 5000 strong internal emergency reaction force was approved at the EU summit at Feira, Portugal in June 2000. In many parts of the EU, it is normal practice already for riot police, with tear gas and water cannon, to be used to confront even peaceful protests Banning Political Parties? - In April 2000, the European Parliament approved the Dimitrakopoulos-Leinen Report, article 6 of which makes provision for the setting up of EU wide political parties. However, this is subject to the proviso that “parties that do not respect human rights and democratic principles as set out in the Treaty of Rome shall be the subject of suspension proceedings in the European Court of Justice”. Despite the rhetoric in its preamble, the Treaty of Rome is not based on democratic principles but rather on European integration. Is the framework being created that any party opposed to the EU such as the United Kingdom Independence Party, could be subjected to such proceedings? The banning of political parties characterised the former Soviet Union. They never abolished elections - the ruling Communist party simply outlawed all other parties as “fascist” or “counter revolutionary” and maintained itself in power that way! EU Constitution etc. The Treaty of Amsterdam, signed in October 1997, provided for the removal of border controls between EU member states, although Britain has a temporary opt out on this. Plans exist for a written constitution for the EU incorporating the existing treaties - the Nice Treaty declares that this will be presented to the next intergovernmental conference in 2004. The last intergovernmental conference that produced the Nice Treaty laid the foundations for this under the guise of a charter of fundamental rights – this may sound great… until you realise that the only rights you get are the ones specifically mentioned in the charter – and that under article 51 all rights can be suspended if “the interests of the Union” so require. This along with the possible future replacement of the Council of Ministers by a president with power to appoint a cabinet would ensure that member states’ governments would no longer have any involvement in EU policy making, or be able to amend the treaties or a future EU constitution. The Nice Treaty also provides the framework for the enlargement of the EU from the present 15 states up to 27 – mainly the former communist states of eastern Europe and some of the old soviet republics. Devolution - There’s been lots of spin and hype about bringing power closer to people by devolving power to Scotland and Wales. The devolved assemblies have very limited powers in practice – they have no revenue raising powers such as the council tax raised by county councils. Fixed sums are allocated to them annually by central government. What they can spend the money on is also limited to health, education and certain aspects of economic development. The devolution plan is fundamental to the ongoing creation of the single European state, which may explain why our government launched such massive campaigns in favour of a “yes” vote in the referenda for Scottish and Welsh devolution. The 1998 “Good Friday” agreement, presented as a breakthrough in the Northern Ireland peace process, was a vital part of the same plan, because, crucially, it set up an assembly for Northern Ireland. Under the umbrella of the Committee of the Regions (set up by the Maastricht Treaty) the EU is divided into 111 regions of which Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are each a region. England is divided into 9 regions and the plan is for these regions also to have assemblies – John Prescott is a vigorous promoter of these. The first English assembly (Greater London) is already in place. The remaining eight would complete the EU pattern. Their forerunners, the regional development agencies, have already been set up. These assemblies will play no part in the EU legislative process - they too simply decide how a budget allocated to them will be spent in limited areas such as health and education. Their voice in the EU will be confined to 2 members each appointed to the Committee of the Regions which is only consulted by the other institutions in very limited areas of legislation. In 1998, Tory MEP Roger Helmer was told seriously by a fellow Tory MEP that in 10 years that Britain’s national government would be gone, in its place the U.K. would be divided into 12 regions governed from Brussels. With major constitutional and law making powers being transferred to the federal institutions of the EU, and limited spending powers being devolved to the regions, elected national parliaments are already becoming just “clearing houses” for passing on EU made policy, rules and regulations – part of major global moves intended to deprive democratic structures of any real power and substance. [3] Some people defend the EU saying without it we would all end up at war. This is nonsense - it is thanks to such things as modern communications, television and travel that have brought us together in ways that were impossible 50 plus years ago, making it highly unlikely that we would ever fight each other again as in the past. They also ignore the fact that most wars in the world today are being fought within states with totalitarian regimes which refuse to accept minority and individual rights to run their own affairs. This is the pointer for the future – conflict in Europe with the grass roots rising up against undemocratic centralised control that the EU, especially an enlarged EU represents… Indeed mass protests are already starting to take place throughout the EU as more and more people see their livelihoods being sacrificed on the altar of what is becoming a banker corporate dictatorship.&lt;br /&gt;NAFTA, APEC and “DOLLARISATION”A similar process as we have with the European Union is now beginning to take place on the other side of the Atlantic. The embryonic North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is presently comprised only of the U.S. Canada and Mexico. It is presented at this stage as no more than a free trade bloc, as was the EU’s forerunner the Common Market. However, Bill Clinton spoke latterly of expanding it to take in central and south American states and extending its powers. All central and South American countries are already tied into at least one of several free trade blocs of which Mercosur is the largest – these seem likely to be merged into NAFTA in due course. A vastly expanded NAFTA to be known as the Free Trade Area of the Americas was the central theme at the “Summit of the Americas” held in Quebec City, Canada in April 2001. This whole process is backed by George W. Bush and the New York based “Council of the Americas” comprised of bankers and big corporate bosses. Although there are rules and arbitration procedures and an enforcement tribunal, as yet NAFTA does not have formal institutions like the EU’s. However, in addition a process of “dollarisation” is afoot. There has been serious debate in Canada and Argentina to scrap their currencies and adopt the U.S. dollar instead, and Ecuador and Panama have already done so. Ultimately, a single currency for the Americas (the US dollar), like a single currency for the EU, is a probable objective in certain corporate banking and government circles. A third major bloc is starting to be formed, namely the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation zone (APEC) – within that region is AFTA (the Asian Free Trade Area.) which covers ten states in south east Asia. Are these the forerunners of “the American Union” and “the Asia-Pacific Union”? 1 For details of the full extent to which new Labour has become a part of the corporate agenda see “Captive State” by George Monbiot and “Prawn Cocktail Party” by Robin Ramsay – address note 3 above. 2 This summary of the powers of the EU institutions was compiled by me from having studied the texts of the Treaties of Rome and Maastricht and the Single European Act. 3 Two good sources of information on what’s going on in the EU corridors of power are Eurofacts, P.O. Box 9984 London W12 8WZ, and Facts Figures &amp; Phantasies, from Independent Media Digest &amp;amp; Commentary, 20 Ramillies Road, London W14 1JN. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Did you know that Bill Clinton is also a Fabian, no. Google Bill Clinton Fabians and have a look yourself. He went to Oxford as a Rhodes scholar. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We live in a historic times indeed, we are at the point of major changes to our way of life, how much say do we have?  From what I have managed to glean, not a lot.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.lse.ac.uk/"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-7282645020556573060?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/7282645020556573060/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=7282645020556573060' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/7282645020556573060'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/7282645020556573060'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2007/09/who-really-runs-world.html' title='Who Really Runs the World?'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-8233353453238835831</id><published>2007-09-05T17:08:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2007-09-05T19:17:51.803+01:00</updated><title type='text'>WHO IS IN CONTROL?</title><content type='html'>Maybe this following article will help you to start to see the reasons why our political "leaders" do the things they do. For instance Mr. Milliband is very aware of what he is doing in Turkey today, helping to open the EU door &lt;a href="http://uk.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUKL0584853820070905?rpc=401"&gt;http://uk.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUKL0584853820070905?rpc=401&lt;/a&gt;&amp;amp; , his reasoning though eludes us. The plan is unfolding rapidly but they are past the point of weakness and believe they have enough strength to be bolder and more progressive. Many people look at the elite as bumbling, disconnected, incompetent, directionless and downright stupid. Do not believe it, they are very smart, charming, articulate, educated, focused, connected and determined.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;They have a strong, binding common goal. The obvious unifying bond must be the party they belong to one would think, but I believe there is more to it than that. Party politics in the UK can be too fluid, needs to change some what from time to time for lets say, appearances. Only a little mind and usually a few speeches and waffle, a new name, a law or two and it is put aside and back to the agenda as soon as it is appropreate to do so. So what is the guiding light that keep them on track. Have you ever heard of The Fabian Society? Its been around for a long long time, it is very influential, for instance, every labour prime minister, ever, has been a member up to and including the current Priminister, most of the past and present labour MP's have been and are members. The labour party emerged as the political arm of the Fabians, the Liberals are also historically closely connected, I have found that a number of conservatives are also members.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We see today that the liblabcon are hardly different politically, might that be because of a common goal?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Fabianism believes in what it describes as “the democratic control of society in all its activities.” The key word is control – whereas most people see democracy as based on the freedom and liberty of the individual, Fabian socialism places the emphasis on control of the individual – a sort of “we know what is best” attitude. It sees this as being best achieved through some form of global government, a goal it shares with Communism, (which is also based on centralised control). Some time ago an elderly friend of mine told me how she had attended Fabian Society meetings in the 1930s, and she confirmed that world government was what was discussed even then. In short, those who adhere to Fabian philosophy, seek a highly centralised power base – the elimination of national sovereignty is fundamental to the process. The emblem of the Fabian Society is the tortoise, which represents slow but steady progress. The Labour Party has always included Fabians, but Blair’s Labour now seems riddled with them. This political philosophy, widespread throughout the so called centre left parties of Europe must explain so much about how and why the EU has developed in the way that it has and why our government is so committed to the single European state. It has also had influence within the U.S. Democratic party. Members of the Fabian Society founded the London School of Economics, which has traditionally ensured that budding socialists receive a thorough grounding in traditional economics and monetary policy! &lt;a href="http://www.thetruthseeker.co.uk/article.asp?ID=402"&gt;http://www.thetruthseeker.co.uk/article.asp?ID=402&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I hope you would read the full article by clicking the link and also do your own search to find out more.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Am I right or am I wrong, time will tell.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-8233353453238835831?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/8233353453238835831/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=8233353453238835831' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/8233353453238835831'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/8233353453238835831'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2007/09/who-is-in-control.html' title='WHO IS IN CONTROL?'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-2194614403020947200</id><published>2007-09-04T11:01:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2007-10-04T10:10:48.660+01:00</updated><title type='text'>THE PLAN TO DESTROY BRITAIN</title><content type='html'>I had the head line and was doing some research when I came across this. &lt;a href="http://uktabloid.co.uk/Main%20News.html"&gt;http://uktabloid.co.uk/Main%20News.html&lt;/a&gt;  ,  well  you could have knocked me over with a feather, I have decided to use it .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;a class="style3" href="http://www.bnp.org.uk/columnists/mcandrew2.php?mcaId=4" target="_blank"&gt;The plan to destroy Britain&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Imagine, if the traitors in our midst had all got together, to formulate a plan to destroy our Nation - it would probably read something like this:&lt;br /&gt;Fellow Globalists. If you believe, as we do, that, Britain, but especially, England, is too arrogant, and too xenophobic, to willingly accept global governance, then we will have to destroy its identity, and weaken it sufficiently, so that it is no longer able to resist. Surprisingly it won't be too hard to do. Look at history. History shows that Nations are far more fragile than their citizens believe.&lt;br /&gt;Arnold Tynbee observed the lessons of history, in essence, when he said, "...all great Nations commit suicide". We simply have to speed things along.&lt;br /&gt;Here's the plan:&lt;br /&gt;1. Firstly, we must promote "Multiculturalism". To support this, we will make it an article of belief that all cultures are equal, and that cultural differences are not important.&lt;br /&gt;For instance, if any point out that drop-out rates are high for young Blacks, we respond by saying that this is entirely due to the prejudice and discrimination of the indigenous population. We refuse to countenance any other explanations.&lt;br /&gt;2. The religious beliefs of immigrants must be accepted, not only as equal to, but superior to, those traditionally held in Britain. This must be done most carefully, so that liberal elements in the various churches can assist in their own downfall.&lt;br /&gt;3. Encourage immigrants to settle together so that they have no need to take on the culture of the majority. Again, the key to this will be the constant promotion of 'Diversity' rather than 'Unity'. When all that is left to hold us together is tolerance and pluralism we will have destroyed what is meant by being British!&lt;br /&gt;4. We will encourage all immigrants to keep their own language and culture.&lt;br /&gt;It will be important to ensure that we have various cultural sub-groups living in close proximity. Thereby reinforcing their differences.&lt;br /&gt;5. But this isn't all. We must make our fastest growing demographic groups the least educated. This will add a second underclass; a class unassimilated, undereducated, and antagonistic to the indigenous majority. If we can make this underclass have a 50% drop out rate from school, so much the better.&lt;br /&gt;6. We will of course have to get big business and liberal foundations to give our efforts to create diversity lots of money. We will invest in ethnic identities, and establish the cult of victimology. We will persuade the minorities that their lack of success is the fault of the majority.&lt;br /&gt;This will enable the development of a 'grievance industry', which will blame all minority failures on the indigenous population. This will keep the majority intimidated. Because they won't want to be labelled xenophobic or racist, they will rapidly become afraid to, even question, what is happening.&lt;br /&gt;7. We will constantly find reason to celebrate Diversity. 'Diversity' is a wonderfully seductive word, don't you think? It stresses differences rather than commonalities. Never forget that diverse peoples, artificially thrown together, worldwide, generally end up hating each other. That is when they are not killing each other. So preach 'Diversity' at every opportunity!&lt;br /&gt;Remember, it is against historical precedent to have a diverse, peaceful, and stable society. Remember also that in general terms, people undervalue the unity that's needed to keep a nation together. We will take advantage of this natural Myopia.&lt;br /&gt;If we are successful, and we will be, (just so long as can keep the plan hidden from the majority for long enough) we will be able to Balkanise Britain as easily as Yugoslavia.&lt;br /&gt;(And now for the really good bits)&lt;br /&gt;8. We will place all these subjects 'off limits'- taboo to talk about. In the Middle Ages the threat of being called a 'Heretic' stopped discussion and paralysed thought. For our purposes, words such as 'Racist', 'Bigot', and 'Xenophobe' will serve to halt argument and conversation opposed to our plan!&lt;br /&gt;9. Having established 'Multiculturalism', (and 'Multilingualism') alongside the doctrine of 'Victimology' we will next make it impossible to enforce our immigration laws. We will repeatedly say that as immigration has been good for Britain in the past, it must always be good. We will endeavour to ensure every immigrant (especially those with strong religious beliefs, i.e., Muslims), whilst occupying the same or overlapping geographic areas as the indigenous people, do so with minimal interbreeding. We will of course ignore the cumulative impact!&lt;br /&gt;10. And finally, we will no doubt have to create one or two new political parties to facilitate this. They will serve political blind alley's to siphon off any who question what is happening. We will help the leaders, we select,&lt;br /&gt;keep control, by ridiculing their organisations, whilst labelling their supporters as right wing and out of touch.&lt;br /&gt;A similar approach will be adopted towards any genuinely 'Nationalist' organisation that showed signs of growth, for such an occurrence would be a direct danger to 'The Plan'. So, if such a group appears, on top of labelling them racist and xenophobic, we will also launch a massive negative-publicity campaign against them. We will use the police and intelligence agencies to harass their activists, and, amend voting procedures to deny such a group access to political power.&lt;br /&gt;Final section&lt;br /&gt;Did you recognise the 10 points of the plan to destroy Britain? You should do, as this 'Plan' was put into operation decades ago. The final section of the 'Plan' is now being actively used - against the BNP, UKIP, other legal parties, unions, blogs,and many indivuals.&lt;br /&gt;Does this mean that all is lost? Far from it! The 'Plan' has only succeeded so far because it's secret purpose has been kept so well hidden by the political establishment!&lt;br /&gt;It beholds all of us to fight through the abuse, intimidation, and harassment (that activists have had to contend with on a daily basis), to bring the truth to the man in the street. In other words, we all have to become activists. For the enemies of Britain have almost completed project, 'Destroy Britain'. Time is short, but we, the present generations of this country, also have a duty to generations yet to come. A duty that demands that we expose what has been done to Britain - by those charged with its protection! If you call yourself a patriot, and/or a Nationalist, you cannot stand idly by.&lt;br /&gt;Exposure is the only thing our enemies really fear. So let's expose them and their squalid plan. Everyone can do something. Talk to friends and neighbours, work colegues, write to blogs, newspapers, councils, read to educate yourselves. The list of opportunities is endless. Friends, Britain needs you. Please, please, don't let Her down!&lt;br /&gt;The inspiration for this article was a speech (earlier this year) to an 'Immigration -&lt;br /&gt;Overpopulation Conference' in Washington, DC, entitled, 'I Have a Plan to Destroy America'. The speech was given by Richard D. Lamm - a former Governor of the State of Colorado. &lt;a class="style3" href="http://www.bnp.org.uk/columnists/mcandrew2.php?mcaId=4" target="_blank"&gt;Article Source&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-2194614403020947200?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/2194614403020947200/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=2194614403020947200' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/2194614403020947200'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/2194614403020947200'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2007/09/plan-to-destroy-britain.html' title='THE PLAN TO DESTROY BRITAIN'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-3963048466943757297</id><published>2007-09-02T11:52:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2007-09-06T20:47:26.536+01:00</updated><title type='text'>TIME TO WALK THE WALK</title><content type='html'>Apparently the British are world renowned as moaners and whingers . Always blaming things on "them and they". Expecting others to do things for us because its beneath us to stand and be counted, but quick to blame others for trying. Others have their heads up their arses and live a life of denial saying things like "I am alright", "Can't be arsked", "wont make any difference", "If it gets worse I'm off" and many more which I have heard.&lt;br /&gt;Ignorance is no excuse, you are all aware of the dangers facing this country right now, I will not even try to educate you as to what the dangers are if you are so thick as to what is going on. I consider you to be part of the problem.&lt;br /&gt;Now many of you would travel the length of this country to go to a football match, a gig, a music festival , a dog show, to save the planet, for the suffering in the world, for your pensions.&lt;br /&gt;Would you inconvenience your self to save your country? To march peacefully, to make your objections known, to maintain your freedom?&lt;br /&gt;There are some who are prepared and some who work bloody hard to make a stand and speak out, but there are way too many who expect us to do this on their behalf and do absolutely nothing.&lt;br /&gt;We need to do this for ourselves and our children. What excuses will you make up?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;There is nothing more important than our country and our children's future&lt;/strong&gt;. We demand to be heard.           Saturday 27th October&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There is now just a matter of weeks before Brown signs the new EU Constitution Treaty, and so joins the long list of traitor Labour and Tory PMs - Heath, Wilson, Thatcher, Major and Blair - who have hammered the EU nails into the coffin of British freedom. It is important that we make a special effort to make it a matter of public record that the British National Party opposes this treason, practically as well as in principle. In addition, the continued spiral of demoralisation in the electorally irrelevent UKIP makes this a crucial time for the BNP to press to become seen as a major player in the Euro-realist, anti-EU camp.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You may already have seen on the Internet calls for patriots to get involved with the ambitious plans for a pro-Referendum Rally being organised by Dr. Jonathan Wilson. What you will not know is that Dr. Wilson - despite saying that all anti-EU bodies have been invited to join the rally - has refused to invite the BNP. Well, we're going anyway!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Either the rally will fall far below the 500,000 hoped for by the organisers (the likely result of the deliberate shutting out of the only anti-EU party with any serious nationwide organisational structure and a memvbership not propped up on zimmer frames) or it will be surprisingly successful. If the former, then we need to be there in serious numbers to show how central the BNP is to the fight for British freedom. If the latter, then we need to be well represented in the crowds so as to make them as large and effective as possible - and to win new recruits with a show of polite and well-behaved strength.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Being far more realistic than the naive anti-EU lobby, we do not believe that anything that we peasants do will 'force' Brown to have a Referendum. We know that the only way he'll call one is if he's sure he can win it - just as the Europhiles rigged the one in 1975. But that's not the point. The achievable aim is not to stop Brown acting undemocratically, but simply to raise public consciousness of the fact that he is acting undemocratically, and that the whole EU project lacks any democratic mandate. We don't care what Treaties the politicians sign, because - provided we can mobilise enough public anger - once we're in power we'll simply rip them up!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The process of getting that power will be greatly speeded up if we can bring on board more of the good-hearted but naive activists who are realising that they've been wasting their time with the UKIP sideshow and various paper anti-EU groups. The extract below from the latest from the Referendum Campaign shows very clearly how the whole thing - at the organisational stage as well as on the day itself - is almost custom-built as a giant recruitment opportunity for the British National Party. Please read their bulletin carefully and - without mentioning or giving away your BNP connection - register as a supporter and a local volunteer on their website.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When the organisers put you in touch with other local signatories, work with them to organise transport and maximum attendence (make sure that if you get involved with hiring transport that you insist on full payment in advance so as not to end up forking out for useless Tory types who fail to turn up if it rains!) We will produce the appropriate recruitments aids and finalise our precise plans when we have a better idea of how many demonstrators - and how many BNP activists - will be marching through Central London on Saturday 27th October&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;THE PRO REFERENDUM NEWSLETTERThe website http://www.proreferendumrally.co.ukis operational.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is not just about the BNP, we have 120 Labour MP's who want a referendum, we have Liberals, Conservatives, UKIP and many others. This is a cross party national march by the British people for their hard won rights.&lt;br /&gt;There are many things which we dont agree on but this is something we all agree on.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So, what are you doing on 27th october 2007?&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-3963048466943757297?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/3963048466943757297/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=3963048466943757297' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/3963048466943757297'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/3963048466943757297'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2007/09/time-to-walk-walk.html' title='TIME TO WALK THE WALK'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-4258440490137509926</id><published>2007-08-18T13:01:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2007-08-18T13:34:53.064+01:00</updated><title type='text'>WHOSE HEARTS AND MINDS</title><content type='html'>Our leaders have us on a hearts and mind strategy against those who vow to kill us. There is no way that we can win their hearts and minds, no way at all. This strategy works against us by emboldening them and confusing us.How do you get a nation to submit? Here in the west we are subjected to a sophicated propongada offensive against us, we have massive problems with:&lt;br /&gt;1: Debt and job insecurity, we are at the mercy of debt, we are hamstrung trying to deal with consumerism, housing and taxes. Most honest working people can no longer afford to spend the time raising their families as they should. instead most couples both have to work.&lt;br /&gt;2: Drugs, as an island nation where 99% of addictive drugs are imported. Do a bit of research to see where it comes from, cocaine from south america, hash from north africa, heroin from Afganistan. The supply and price is very stable and has been for years. We are in afganistan where there has been a bumper crop this year because we defend the supply. One of the reasons our army was sent there was to make sure the crop got to market (IMO).&lt;br /&gt;3: Alcohol, no longer from traditional pubs and working mens clubs but from supermarkets and consumed on the streets. Hardly any effective controls so our kids are binge drinkers.&lt;br /&gt;4: Morals, hardly any, no respect, no church, MSM, liberal attitudes which remove our freedoms, pedophiles, break down of families, teen pregnancies, lack of care for our vulnerable.&lt;br /&gt;5: Education, what a joke for the amount of resources put into it. Keep em dumb, then they wont know whats going on. make them feel educated so as to fool them easier.&lt;br /&gt; 6: Massive immigration to show we care about the suffering of the world. Which creates major problems with the infrastructure and social cohesion here, which we have to pay for in every respect and is legal because of the human rights act and the EU.&lt;br /&gt;7: Stifle any opposition with accusations of being racist. No demos for us Brits unless its approved by the left/muslim as we have seen recently and at present with the current demo at Heathrow .&lt;br /&gt;8: Make sure that the will of the people is never respected, ever . No referendum on the EU, no voice in politics, no objections to draconian laws and taxes, no representation of the people, no majority rule and  lies, lies, lies.&lt;br /&gt;9: Global warming: Add to the mix a false enemy, global warming, and we have a false feeling of fighting for something noble and right.&lt;br /&gt;10: Fear of terror. This is the real ace in the hand, keeps us running around in circles all day long, fearing another blast at anytime, very handy tool that. do you think our government really wants to remove such a useful tool? Need more control, keep us in fear of our lives and any control legislation needed will sail through.If we were to do this to others, what we have been doing to ourselves, there would be condemnation from the whole world (UN). Yes we are losing our way of life, our hearts and minds are lost.&lt;br /&gt;Hearts and minds are not the solution, it is the strategy being used against us. We need to use these tactics used against us so effectively on our enemies.&lt;br /&gt;Whats to be done, get out while you can or stand your ground? How many have no choice but to stay. The rest of the world is not nearly as easy to get into as the UK. They will take our talented and rich but thats it.&lt;br /&gt; We need to unite as a people and stand up for our rights. How likely is that to happen? Meanwhile another nail is put in the coffin......&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-4258440490137509926?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/4258440490137509926/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=4258440490137509926' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/4258440490137509926'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/4258440490137509926'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2007/08/whose-hearts-and-minds.html' title='WHOSE HEARTS AND MINDS'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-9040607535448090713</id><published>2007-08-11T17:33:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2007-08-11T17:58:53.120+01:00</updated><title type='text'>REQUIEM FOR ENGLANDS ILLUSTRIOUS PAST</title><content type='html'>i have lifted this complete and straight off  Uppompii, &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://uppompeii1.uppompeii.com/2007/08/11/requiem-for-englands-illustrious-past.aspx"&gt;REQUIEM FOR ENGLAND'S ILLUSTRIOUS PAST &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;THEOPINIONATOR says - I wish I could lay claim to the below post as is so exquisitely expresses the thoughts of many English "old" boys (and gals).My thanks to "Albion" for placing this post on the ABEX website - the full post is below:Many times I have heard the phrase ‘life is too short’ and when you have lived more of your life than you have left to live one is inclined to agree. I have got to an age where I have to seriously consider whether I am too old to take up the violin. I don’t feel old; my brain is that of a teenager but the all-consuming drive to own ‘stuff’ and to impress the opposite sex has gone. That is a good thing as I now consider those youthful impulses as no more than a trivial distraction, being immaterial and of no consequence to ones future. That is the crutch or heavy baggage that one unknowingly carries in their early years.   I served in the British army when Stalin was in power in Russia, when Franco was in charge of Spain, Tito was ruling a ‘United’ Yugoslavia, Chiang Kai Shek was being driven from mainland China into Taiwan and it was another 12 years before the Berlin Wall went up. I was a British soldier defending England, its freedom and its way of life, who the hell would I be defending now?  Things change very quickly. I lived in an England when her empire was beginning to crumble. Time passes, now its own children are beginning to lose their sense of racial identity, and indeed the whole country is made to feel guilty of its proud history and ethnic uniqueness and is tragically losing its sense of purpose and direction.    Our leader’s talk of embracing British and British-ness, they tell us we are not English any more and very shortly we will even cease to be British and become European. The England as I knew it will be no more; all this change has occurred in one person’s terrifyingly short lifetime.  In my youth my country did not spawn ‘home grown’ terrorists, the person sitting next to me on the bus was English so was the bus conductor and the driver. Stop and think; what or who caused these catastrophic negative social changes to our once relatively lawful homogeneous society? It was not the people; it was our traitorous narcissistic politicians in collusion with the power hungry, corrupt European federalists.  When my son reaches my age what will my country resemble? If nothing changes the descent into a European authoritarian autocracy will be total and absolute and the England I defended will be no more, the England my uncle died for will be unrecognizable and the England my grandfather God rest his soul, who fought in the boxer wars, would have recognized, would be a horrified.  The politicians are still telling the grubby peasants they have the country and its peoples best interests at heart at the same time they are breaking up what was once a ‘United’ Kingdom and eroding the very fabric of a proud nation who feared no-one, who kowtowed to no-one and most certainly did not allow a totally foreign or exotic Eastern culture to affect, influence, dictate, threaten its security, its way of life or its future, and to change the English character of many of its major cities. What total screaming madness is changing the face of my country?  What have our government done for its own people you might ask? Well they have put in place legal mechanisms to threaten and to silence its own people with incarceration if they dare object to this horror.   This is the country I gave the best years of my youth for. I will make doubly certain that my son does not waste his youth as I did, sacrificing his immature youthful years believing in the lies of ‘home grown’ renegade, lying, and treasonous bloody imposters.  Albion. &lt;a href="http://www.abex.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1186731110/11#11"&gt;http://www.abex.org.uk/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1186731110/11#11&lt;/a&gt;BRAVO, ALBION!&lt;br /&gt;Posted by The Opinionator at &lt;a href="http://uppompeii1.uppompeii.com/2007/08/11/requiem-for-englands-illustrious-past.aspx"&gt;11 Aug 2007, 4:14 PM&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="http://uppompeii1.uppompeii.com/2007/08/11/requiem-for-englands-illustrious-past.aspx#AddComment"&gt;Add Comment&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-9040607535448090713?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/9040607535448090713/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=9040607535448090713' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/9040607535448090713'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/9040607535448090713'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2007/08/requiem-for-englands-illustrious-past.html' title='REQUIEM FOR ENGLANDS ILLUSTRIOUS PAST'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-4875490777070930869</id><published>2007-08-09T16:23:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2007-08-09T16:24:48.090+01:00</updated><title type='text'>WE ARE TOO IGNORANT</title><content type='html'>Monday, 6 August 2007&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a name="725666949206328436"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://elephantindahouse.blogspot.com/2007/08/we-are-too-ignorant.html"&gt;We are too ignorant&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Whats the point of having a history or culture if we do not relate to it. All this hard won experience is of no use if we ignore it. Lessons learnt the hard way are discarded for some kind of new way which flies in the face of history to our detriment. Do we feel that the problems of the world are our responsibility? Do we feel that because we have solved many of the mysteries of the world that we are somehow guilty because other cultures and nations are still not as developed as ours? Is the achievements we have made here in Brition so unacceptable to other in the world that we have to accept less than we should so they can feel included?&lt;br /&gt;As a person who was born and brought up in another country I feel qualified to have an opinion on coming to this country for my own safety and well being. When I came here I had to accept that this country, Brition, was much better than the one I was born in and the last thing on my mind was bringing the useless bagage of that country with me. There are many millions of people who would give their right arm to be here, they que up for days at the British Embassy to apply for permission to come here, leaving behind all the ties that bind. The over riding fact is that they need to get out. So by making this effort they emotionally, physically and actually accept that their country is not a place where they can improve their circumstances.&lt;br /&gt;Others risk life and limb to get here and others are allowed to just turn up and usually are given leave to stay.&lt;br /&gt;The people of this country are the most tolerant people on this earth, bar none. Tolerate even the intollerant and in return get to be ridicule and abuse this great country in public without fear of retribution by the people or the state. Where else in the world would a person get so many benifits without even paying a penny into the system? But it is still not enough, the culture that they found so oppresive is the one they insist be allowed and respected. Mean while the British culture is disrespected and vilified as racist, unfair and immoral.&lt;br /&gt;I cannot understand why the British people stand for it. As a Brition try moving to another country and try that, see how well that attitude is accepted?&lt;br /&gt;I would have thought that the people coming here would do their utmost to be at least as British as the British and be grateful for the chance to have a new life. Some do and we are better for it but many many others have absolutely no desire to do so and indeed reject completly the notion of having to live with the native peoples who have made such sacrifices to accomadate them.&lt;br /&gt;I warn you now, if you continue along this path every one of us will suffer. "Slaying the goose that lays the golden egg ." comes to mind.&lt;br /&gt;Here is an anology which is apt.&lt;br /&gt;The Giraffe and the Elephant&lt;br /&gt;In a small suburban community, a giraffe had a new home built to his family’s specifications. It was a wonderful house for giraffes, with soaring ceilings and tall doorways. High windows ensured maximum light and good views while protecting the family’s privacy. Narrow hallways saved valuable space without compromising convenience. So well done was the house that it won the National Giraffe Home of the Year Award. The home’s owners were understandably proud.One day the giraffe, working in his state-of-the-art wood shop in the basement, happened to look out the window. Coming down the street was an elephant. "I know him," he thought. "We worked together on a PTA committee. He’s an excellent woodworker too. I think I’ll ask him in to see my new shop. Maybe we can even work on some projects." So the giraffe reached his head out the window and invited the elephant in.The elephant was delighted; he had liked working with the giraffe and looked forward to knowing him better. Besides, he knew about the wood shop and wanted to see it. So he walked up to the basement door and waited for it to open."Come in; come in," the giraffe said. But immediately they encountered a problem. While the elephant could get his head in the door, he could go no farther."It’s a good thing we made this door expandable to accommodate my wood shop equipment," the giraffe said. "Give me a minute while I take care of our problem." He removed some bolts and panels to let the elephant in.The two acquaintances were happily exchanging woodworking stories when the giraffe’s wife leaned her head down the basement stairs and called her husband: "Telephone, dear; it’s your boss.""I’d better take that upstairs in the den," the giraffe told the elephant. "Please make yourself at home; this may take a while."The elephant looked around, saw a half-finished project on the lathe table in the far corner, and decided to explore it further. As he moved through the doorway that led to the area of the shop, however, he heard an ominous scrunch. He backed out, scratching his head. "Maybe I’ll join the giraffe upstairs," he thought. But as he started up the stairs, he heard them to begin to crack. He jumped off and fell back against the wall. It too began to crumble. As he sat there disheveled and dismayed, the giraffe came down the stairs."What on earth is happening here?" the giraffe asked in amazement.I was trying to make myself at home," the elephant said.The giraffe looked around. "Okay, I see the problem. The doorway is too narrow. We’ll have to make you smaller. There’s an aerobics studio near here. If you’d take some classes there, we could get you down to size.""Maybe," the elephant said, looking unconvinced."And the stairs are too weak to carry your weight," the giraffe continued. "If you took a ballet class at night, I’m sure we could get you light on your feet. I really hope you’ll do it. I like having you here.""Perhaps," the elephant said. "But to tell you the truth, I’m not sure a house designed for a giraffe will ever really work for an elephant, not unless there are some major changes."&lt;br /&gt;The qustion this raises for me is, Why would you want an elephant in the room? Surly it will not work out for you or the elephant and it will be you who will be more than likely not have a house.&lt;br /&gt;This is The United Kingdom of Great Britain not the united nations, if you do not find it to your liking please leave as soon as possible, we wish you good luck, happiness and hope you find a place where you can be contented. For us who want to be here and accept this way of life we would very much like to carry on improving this great nation with hard work and pride.&lt;br /&gt;Posted by defender at &lt;a class="timestamp-link" title="permanent link" href="http://elephantindahouse.blogspot.com/2007/08/we-are-too-ignorant.html" rel="bookmark"&gt;13:34&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a class="comment-link" onclick="" href="http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6540366062917136021&amp;amp;postID=725666949206328436"&gt;2 comments&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-4875490777070930869?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/4875490777070930869/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=4875490777070930869' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/4875490777070930869'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/4875490777070930869'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2007/08/we-are-too-ignorant.html' title='WE ARE TOO IGNORANT'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6914266480166764965.post-5180968683354714490</id><published>2007-08-08T22:25:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2007-08-09T10:40:26.735+01:00</updated><title type='text'>THE BRITISH ARE THICK</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://www.ashbrook.org/publicat/onprin/v9n5/hayward.html" target="_blank"&gt;When will they be digging up Churchill to take him to task for his views on Islam?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;How dreadful are the curses which Mohammedanism lays on its votaries! Besides the fanatical frenzy, which is as dangerous in a man as hydrophobia in a dog, there is this fearful fatalistic apathy. The effects are apparent in many countries.&lt;br /&gt;Improvident habits, slovenly systems of agriculture, sluggish methods of commerce, and insecurity of property exist wherever the followers of the Prophet rule or live. A degraded sensualism deprives this life of its grace and refinement; the next of its dignity and sanctity.&lt;br /&gt;The fact that in Mohammedan law every woman must belong to some man as his absolute property—either as a child, a wife, or a concubine—must delay the final extinction of slavery until the faith of Islam has ceased to be a great power among men. Individual Moslems may show splendid qualities.&lt;br /&gt;Thousands become the brave and loyal soldiers of the Queen: all know how to die. But the influence of the religion paralyzes the social development of those who follow it. No stronger retrograde force exists in the world. Far from being moribund, Mohammedanism is a militant and proselytizing faith.&lt;br /&gt;It has already spread throughout Central Africa, raising fearless warriors at every step; and were it not that Christianity is sheltered in the strong arms of science—the science against which it had vainly struggled—the civilization of modern Europe might fall, as fell the civilization of ancient Rome.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;108 Years later, guess what, they have not changed one bit, as a matter of fact they have gotten more determined to spread their evil and wicked cult.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I am no expert on Islam nor do I want to be, but common sense and following the information on the web, newspapers, tv , radio and from what I see for myself tells me that this cult should be kept as far as possible away from a nation such as Britain. Not to do so is bringing nothing but serious trouble which I fear will bring the warning from Churchill home.&lt;br /&gt;Are we thick? Yes I am beginning to think we are . We cannot see the storm clouds of tribulation and grief which is fast approaching. There is lightening and thunder crashing around us already and we are totally ignorant as to what is happening. We are in denial, we refuse to face the facts, we believe those who are clearly saying we are not worthy of life and take our lives on a regular basis are not doing so. We just don't seem to want to know, we wring our hands and say it must be our fault because we cant believe that they can be so evil.&lt;br /&gt;We have so much information at our finger tips and still we refuse to see. Against all the evidence the government will do not a lot, only a few extremist, nothing to worry about, you will be arrested if you say there is a problem. They can take to the street and say the most contemptible things about this country and its people without interference , we cant even identify the problem without fear of arrest and ridicule. They can say in public any damn thing they like and if we complain, claim we are taking things out of context and its because we are racist.&lt;br /&gt;The wars we are fighting and losing our service men to bring democracy to these heathen is a total waste of time, we are &lt;strong&gt;losing big time. &lt;/strong&gt;We are wasting our resources, we have even lost our democracy. We are in self destruct mode and there is nothing we can do about it unless we change ourselves. We have become fat, lazy and stupid. Our lives have been taken over by debt, crime, injustice, selfishness and denial.&lt;br /&gt;There will be an awakening, we will have to stand up and be counted if we want this country free and democratic. Its getting to the point of no return and there will be a hell of a price to pay and its going to be our children who will be paying. Your fancy houses belong to the banks, your jobs will be gone, your forign holidays will be a thing of the past, your children will be taught to be compliant, you will be stressed out of your minds, forget your pensions and all because you are thick and lazy.&lt;br /&gt;Do you think that world war 2 was the last great war we will have to face? Guess what, the next one has already started like it or not. Guess who will pay in blood and treasure? You and your children like it or not. Guess whose fault it is ? Its your fault for not standing up and doing something about it instead of whinging and moaning. At some point you will pay a very heavy price for being thick and lazy.&lt;br /&gt;Think I am wrong, thats what has got us to where we are now. This world war will last decades and we are losing. Politics in this country is a sham, our police are so politically correct they are useless in this case, our army is knackered, demoralised and ill equipted , our borders are open, we have every sort of undesireable and enemy freely moving around and organising, our media are hopeless, our people are thick. Do you care, na didnt think so.&lt;br /&gt;What about your human rights, are they respected? No mate not as much as theirs. Does that bother you, I dont think you even realise whats going on. You are going to be so pissed off when you finally figure out what has been going on. Your head is up your arrse so far I dont know how you breathe, you are brain dead.&lt;br /&gt;I agree with what Churchill has said many years ago, that makes me weird dosent it.&lt;br /&gt;Never mind, you submit like a good dhimmie, its just what you deserve.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6914266480166764965-5180968683354714490?l=defender-lindum.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/feeds/5180968683354714490/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6914266480166764965&amp;postID=5180968683354714490' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/5180968683354714490'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6914266480166764965/posts/default/5180968683354714490'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://defender-lindum.blogspot.com/2007/08/this-was-written-in-1899.html' title='THE BRITISH ARE THICK'/><author><name>defender</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01917719316530528130</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='19' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_5s9gEYBbzQQ/SAXVCopzYvI/AAAAAAAAAAM/KSVbFcXaD_Y/S220/george+cross.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>
